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cy at Pingree School.

Judith Adamson ’67

Anonymous

Amy Blodgett ’82

Scot R. Bradstreet ’79

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. Buck, Jr. p ’02

Ellie Cabot

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Dr. Mark Comunale ’76

Mr. and Mrs. Curt Dietrich

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Rosie and Cub Morgan are no strangers to Pingree School. Daughters

Wendy Richardson ’78 and Laura Morgan ’80 are Pingree graduates. Cub

served on the Board of Trustees from 1978–1985 and Rosie worked for

Athletic Director Jim Deveney as a tennis coach and was a loyal Parents

Association volunteer for many years. Today, they are often found on

the sidelines at field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse games cheering on

their granddaughter Liza Richardson ’08. As Rosie says, “We’ve always

felt at home at Pingree. We have such an attachment to this school.”

Rosie and Cub recently made a generous donation to Pingree by estab-

lishing a charitable gift annuity. A charitable gift annuity is a gift agree-

ment between the School and the donors that pays a fixed annual

amount for life in return for the donor’s gift to Pingree. "A big plus for

us in making this gift is having the stable and predictable income. In

addition, rather than making a bequest, I would much prefer to see our

donation work for the School now," remarks Cub.

If you would like to learn more about establishing a charitable gift an-

nuity or other planned giving vehicles, please contact Kim Moore,

Director of Institutional Advancement at 978 468-4415 x 282 for more

information.

Parasols painted by Pingree Students to help decorate for the Auction. Special thanks to Paula Conrad p ’10 from Express Yourself for her imagination and creative direction in this project.

New Members * deceased

Reflections:A message from Headmaster Peter M. Cowen

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Pingree Alumni: Reunions20

Winter Sports Wrap-up24

Pegasus society Profile

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A Chorus Line in London

426Pingree Garden Party & Auction

Grandparent Day 18

Guess Who! Pictures from the archives

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R E F L E C T I O N S

The fact that this Pingree Bulletin is cen-

tered around the theme of creativity pro-

vides one with an immense scope of rele-

vant angles to pursue. In my earlier arti-

cle, I took the poetic approach and even

included two of my own original works.

However, after giving further thought to

the concept of creativity at Pingree School,

it appears to me that this realm of school

life falls into three categories or what I am

now referring to as “The 3 P’s” — people,

program, and place.

People is appropriately at the top of

the list and is the arena in which Pingree

always shines. People for us means rela-

tionships. Literally, the people are the mo-

tivating teachers, the talented students,

and the supportive parents providing im-

petus for both of the other two. Pingree is

people, and Pingree is all about meaning-

ful, productive, close relationships. From

the dance steps taught by veteran educa-

tor June Jeswald to the choral harmonies

inspired by Monica Brile to the photo-

graphic angles of Debora VanderMolen

and Alice Grossman to the stylish instruc-

tion in pottery from Liz Taft to Sean

Hagon’s spirited bandsmanship to the

dramatic flair inspired by Lynn Weltler

and costumed and designed by Donna

LoVerme and Neal Truesdale to coming

full circle with the miraculous touch of

Mr. E’s painting and drawing, this is our

Pingree cornucopia of people expertise.

So the first ingredient under the headline

heading of “people” is this spectacular art

department, and it comes to life and frui-

tion when you add the practice, training,

and performance of our talented students

of art. Whether it’s West Side Story, a bowl

of clay, or an artist’s sketch, the artistic ex-

cellence of Pingree’s people is the number

one element that leads us to success.

The second piece of the artistic puz-

zle at Pingree is program. The fact that

Pingree has courses as varied as pottery,

photography, and dance in addition to the

standard offerings of the performing and

visual arts is a real plus for our school.

When we read the newspapers and see

how budget cuts are affecting the arts in

American schools, we should be proud

that our program is as extensive as it is.

While program never takes precedence

over people, the two together are a won-

derful combination. We must also always

critique and review and improve our art

programs to keep them fresh, up-to-date,

global, diverse, and inspirational.

The third and final element is place –

the physical space that allows the people

to implement the program. For those of

you who have seen our plays or dance con-

certs and have heard our wonderful sing-

ers and band members, you know that the

Mary Weld Pingree Center for the Per-

forming Arts is a wonderful facility. Hav-

ing a hidden orchestra pit and a first-rate

booth to control lighting and sound are

indeed special aspects of our theatre.

However, when you tour the remaining

pieces of our arts facilities, the conclusion

we must draw is that this is an area that

needs additional funding and improve-

ment. Don’t get me wrong : our people are

making a real go of it in the space we pres-

ently provide. But if the truth be told,

some of our arts, music, and rehearsal fa-

cilities simply do not match the quality of

the people we have involved with them. It

is for this reason that our present Strate-

gic Plan highlights this weakness at Pin-

gree and cries out for us to address it as

soon as possible. To be sure, we are look-

ing into it and need support from the en-

tire Pingree community, and in the mean-

time, the show must go on.

the 3 P’s

Peter M. Cowen, Headmaster

Two summers ago I had the privilege of trav-eling to Romania with about 15 members of my church’s youth group. My group worked at a children’s camp in the Jiu Valley, nestled in

the midst of the Car-pathian mountain range. As a member of the former Soviet union, Romania fac-es many of the prob-lems that a country new to capitalism has to deal with. Once a busy mining

community with upwards of 100,000 resi-dents, the Jiu Valley is now an empty shell. Abandoned concrete apartments litter the countryside, and poverty is rampant. We worked with the Viata Children’s Camp which provides free summer programs for children in the community. Our work consisted of car-rying several tons of wood two miles up a mountain to our building site where we con-structed a shelter to shield the children from the sudden extreme weather conditions which are common on the mountain. We learned first-hand about these weather conditions as torrential rains ravaged the area for the first two days we were there, preventing us from getting to our lodging. Besides the physical work, we occupied much of our time interact-ing with the kids at the camp. The language barrier proved not to be an insurmountable one, since we soon discovered other ways of communicating. Coming away from this and other mission experiences, I have learned so much about the beauty and importance of other countries. One night several of the chil-dren cooked us a traditional Romanian meal. While most of us had difficulty getting it down, the effort put into its preparation was truly immense and their gratitude for our work was quite evident. It is moments like those that make missions trips so worthwhile. It helped me and others on my team to grasp the beauty of altruism. The lines that often separate givers from receivers become blurred, and an appreciation is found. Each of us returned to our homes with an altered world view, and hopefully a more generous heart.

R o M a n i aTo Serve and be Served

James Caron ’07

Food Pantries and Soup KitchensAccord Food Pantry South Hamilton, MABeverly Bootstraps Food Pantry/Thrift Shop/Mentoring Beverly, MACrombie Street Mission Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry Salem, MA My Brothers Table Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry Lynn, MACape Ann Food Pantry Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry/Thrift Shop Gloucester, MAJewish Family Services Food Pantry Salem, MA & Marblehead, MASalvation Army Food Pantry Newburyport, MAPettengill Food Pantry Salisbury, MABread and Roses Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry Lawrence, MALazarus House Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry Lawrence, MA

Children’s ServicesHAWC (Help for Abused Women and Their Children) Salem, MA The Boys and Girls Club of Salem Salem, MA The Salem YMCA Salem, MAThe North Shore YMCA Beverly, MAWellspring House Gloucester, MAInn Transition Peabody, MASchool’s Out South Hamilton, MAThe Boys and Girls Club of Salisbury Salisbury, MAThe Newburyport YWCA Newburyport, MAGirls Inc. Lynn, MARaw Art Lynn, MABig Brother Big Sister AssociationWindrush Farm Boxford, MA

Environmental OrganizationsMA Audubon Ipswich, MAMA Audubon Joppa Flats Newburyport, MAThe Trustees of Reservations Long Hill Beverly, MA

Animal Rescue OrganizationsCape Ann Animal Aid Gloucester, MANortheast Animal Shelter Salem, MAMSPCA & Nevins Farm Methuen, MAMerrimack Valley Feline Salisbury, MA

Museums & Historical OrganizationsThe Wenham Museum Wenham, MAPeabody Essex Museum Salem, MAGloucester Adventure Gloucester, MAEssex Ship Building Museum Essex, MAThe Firehouse Performing Arts Center Newburyport, MA

Hospitals & Medical Outreach OrganizationsThe Beverly Hospital Beverly, MAAddison Gilbert Hospital Gloucester, MAAnna Jacques Hospital Newburyport, MALawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MAIMEC (packaging medical supplies/ Dr. Crawford Assembly)

Assisted Living Facilities/Nursing Homes/Senior AgenciesBrighton Gardens Beverly, MAHerrick House Beverly, MABrooksby House Andover, MAOceanview at Ellis Square Beverly, MASea View Retreat Rowley, MAMerrimack Place Newburyport, MASunrise Assisted Living Peabody, MAJohn Bertram House Salem, MAThe Council on Aging most cities and towns have this agency

Pingree Sponsored Service EventsOctober 2007 Freshman Service Day — off campus service work day TBDOctober 15th to October 26th 2007 Fall Clothing DriveNovember 5th to November 16th 2007 Fall Canned Food DriveNovember 26th to December 7th 2007 Holiday Outreach

Community Service at Pingree

Summer and Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

The following list represents some opportunities for volunteer work. There are many

agencies offering wonderful opportunities. If you have a specific area of interest,

please call Katy Gibbs at 978-564-0611 or [email protected]

People, Program, Place

James Caron ’07

Pingree Seniors participate in Service Week on John’s Island in South Carolina. Pictured, left to right: Erica Meninno, Pip Owen, Hannah McGowan, Bridget Duffey, Jeff Ames, Tedi Begaj, and Jeff Ames.

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Work throughout the summer continued, auditions were held in the fall, the production mounted, and our excitement grew. After a six hour plane ride we landed at Heathrow International Airport and were met by a coach bus that took us to the Royal National Hotel in London. A quick pit stop to drop off suitcases was followed by another coach bus ride to Godalming where, with little sleep, students rehearsed for an evening production for Charterhouse students. The wonderful parents who traveled with us, took on the arduous task of getting our bags to our rooms before heading out to Godalming on the train. After a superb performance, we headed back to our hotel for some much needed rest. The next morning we took a double decker bus tour of London, a river cruise on the Thames, and ventured off in small groups to do some more sightseeing. Tuesday started with a visit to the Tate Modern Museum, a tour of the Old Globe Theatre followed by an acting workshop with actors from the Globe, and an evening performance of Equus, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Another action packed day ensued on Wednesday, when we traveled by bus to Cobham, Surrey to perform at the American Community School, from here we attended the matinee of Wicked in

the West End, followed by a visit to the original Hard Rock Café. (We even got to hold Jimi Hendrix’s 6 million dollar guitar). Early Thursday morning we were on our way back to Heathrow.

Throughout the week it was very clear that Pingree students and parents are incredible. With little rehearsal in each venue, our performers were professional and consummate ambassadors of Pingree School. The parents were a delight to be with, aiding us with tasks that made our jobs easier. Every place we went, people commented on the maturity and professionalism of our group. They were “one singular sensation!” Bravo!

On March 3, one week after an extremely successful run at Pingree, 68 members of our community met at Logan International Airport to embark on the first ever theatrical international exchange. With great excitement and some fear (imagine traveling with this many people!) we stood in line, waiting to check in at the American Airlines counter. For most of our entourage this was the first moment of our trip, however, its inception began almost one year earlier.

Shortly after the Charterhouse School from Godalming, England performed at Pingree in April of 2006, we began preparations for our visit abroad. “It takes the entire Pingree community to create a successful international exchange trip,” said Academic Dean Kathleen Dolan, who, with the help of Pingree alum Debbie Jackson ’76 of Flagship Travel, began the process of securing travel arrangements. Advancement Office members Kimberley Moore and Diana Mathey helped us ensure that all students were able to participate by soliciting donors to award financial aid to those in need. Assistant Head Tony Blackman, curriculum committee member, Ann Lyons, and the Pingree faculty helped our students remain current with class work they missed during this experience. Many thanks to everyone for their support.A

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By Theatre Director

Lynn Weltler p ’04, ’06

Creativity is the theme of this issue of the Bulletin, and as you turn through these pages you will see

why it was such an obvious choice. Creativity abounds at Pingree, not just in the art room and on the

stage, but in the class rooms, on the playing fields, and beyond. The creativity fostered at Pingree is

not contained within the confines of this campus, it continues to grow as our students graduate and

move into the world. We have countless alumni who have found great success and personal exploration

through creative mediums. Our faculty alike, not just those who teach the arts, but those whose passion

is history, English, math and language balance their lives with creative outlets giving them perspective

and encouraging examination of their subject matter and of the world around them. Please enjoy the

creative works of our alumni, faculty and students on display in the pages that follow.

CARLA FELISA HOLLETT ’99

carla Felisa Hollett class of 1999 is from gloucester, Ma (among other places). after Pingree, she

graduated from uMass amherst with a BFa in 2004. Reggae, revolutionaries including Richard

erickson and Professor nelson stevens, ernesto guevara and cassius clay, the Lost Boys of sudan

and Lady Day are a few of her inspirations. she hopes to continually be inspired by those she admires

and show her solidarity with the people of the world.creativity.

KIM THAYER ’80

two of my fondest memories of

Pingree were learning architectural

design from Fellowes Davis under

the eaves of the Pingree roof, and

his art history classes in the oak

paneled library. studying wall

sized slides of masterpieces from

around the world in that darkened

sanctuary inspires me even now.

in my senior year, an independent

study of art at crown Point Press

in oakland, california opened my

eyes to the world of professional

artists, and spurred my move to

the west coast to attend the

university of california at Berkeley.

some of my recent work can be

seen at www.thayerart.com, and

my studio is open to anyone

interested. i paint mostly outdoors

now and have found that creating

art is similar to the subject matter

i often use - a path through

nature. exploring around the next

corner is a constant allure. the

path alone would be uninteresting

without the discoveries of

wildness around it. My objective is

not to make art or to paint what i

see, rather, to put myself in a place

and state that allows my practiced

techniques to reveal my

connection to the wild beauty of

the land. Here on cape ann we

are blessed with preserved, open

areas and the people who work to

protect them.

NED JACKSON

ned Jackson, Pingree history teacher, began

shooting photos when his mom leant him her

nikon that she had stopped using. What began

as a hobby on vacations and other trips quickly

became a passion as ned immersed himself in

every photography book, magazine and show he

could find. By imitating his favorite

photographers, he started to learn the craft and

eventually develop a style of his own. after

spending four years in the financial services

industry, ned quit and began working as a high

school history teacher. ned tries to get out as

often as possible with his camera and tripod and

put onto film everything that strikes him. He

tries to find beauty in the mundane details of

"every-day" life and convey these details in a

unique way. as a result, he is constantly on the

lookout for new and interesting ideas. His

passion for photography is enhanced by his eye

for detail and love for art.

ned is surrounded by other artists in his family

including his brothers Robert c. Jackson and

Daniel B. Jackson, and mother, nan.

Ned Jackson

Kim Thayer ’90

"Keep on Movin" by Carla Felisa Hollett ’99

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KIRKI THOMPSON

Kirki thompson, a spanish teacher at Pingree,

is an artist by hobby. she says, “When there is

a snow day, vacation week, travel time over the

summer, or spare weekends, i grab the time.

sometimes i paint on the spot — plein air —

it’s called, if the weather cooperates, and

sometimes i paint in a workshop.”


RICHARD ERICKSON

Richard erickson has been making and

teaching art at Pingree for over 20 years.

He is repesented by etherington Fine

art, in Vineyard Haven, Ma.

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Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOu BEEN TEACHING AND WHAT SuBJECT?

A: I teach history. This is my first year at Pingree, but I taught for three years prior in Shrewsbury High School.

Q: HOW DOES YOuR TEACHING STYLE CHANGE FROM CLASS TO CLASS?

A: I teach four classes and all different grades, so my style definitely changes to suit the age groups and levels of knowledge. With the freshmen, I really just try to get them interested in the subject, and there is a bit more hand holding than with the older students. There is more depth to my upper level classes, I can ask more probing questions and put more of a burden on them to search out the answers.

Q: DO YOu HAVE ANY PLANS TO DEVELOP NEW COuRSES?

A: I have, actually! This year, I developed a senior elective course called The History of American Music. I have 16 students and the goal of the class is to use music as a lens to gain a better understanding on the time period we are studying. We’ve studied songs of slavery, sea shanties, ragtime, blues, jazz, British ballads, right up to The Beatles and the British Invasion. It’s been a great experience.

Q: WHY DID YOu BECOME A TEACHER?

A: I was greatly influenced by a professor who taught an education class I was in about half-way through my college career. I decided that I wanted to be able to share my knowledge and impart a love of learning in others. I also really wanted to have balance in my life and being a teacher allows me to have the time to spend with family or pursue other interests that make me a more well-rounded person, and better able to teach with perspective.

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SARAH HARDING GLICKMAN ’87

sarah graduated from skidmore college with a Bachelor of arts in studio art and Political

science and then went on to receive her Masters in Fine arts from Pratt institute as a

Fellowship recipient. she is an award winning graphic artist and has worked for several firms

in new york city including tom nicholson associates, Bryon Preiss Multimedia and tumble

interactive. Her client list, over the years has included: nBc, aBc, Frommer’s, the Baseball

Hall of Fame, simon and schuster, Motorola and iBM. she even worked on the original

interface design for aoL! after her children were born, she became a stay-at-home mom and

left the commercial art world behind. at home, she started painting watercolors and found

that she loved the creative freedom of the paint. she’s since become a member of northern

Westchester Watercolor society and participates in local art shows. the Mural shown here

was painted for a local elementary school. "it is in the hall where the kids get on and off the

bus. they were looking for artists and my idea won the district over. i loved making it," says

sarah.

ALICE GROSSMAN

alice grossman, photography teacher at Pingree, has

been a photographer for twenty five years, and has

exhibited her work in galleries and museums locally and

nationally. Her photographs can currently be seen at the

somerville Museum in somerville, Ma. she was a 2005

recipient of a Visual art Fellowship from the

Massachusetts cultural council and curated an exhibition

of the grant winners. she participated in the third annual

Juried summer exhibition at tufts university in 2005 and

received a fellowship from the Virginia center for the

creative arts in 2006. she holds a BFa from

Massachusetts college of art and has studied at the

school of the Museum of Fine arts in Boston. For the

past twelve years, she has been a photography instructor

at Pingree school. she lives in somerville, Massachusetts.

KATHRYN MEYERS ’68

Kathryn Meyers ’68 has been a potter for 35 years, producing functional wheel-thrown stoneware and white stoneware pieces, meant to be

used and enjoyed everyday.

after apprenticing at stowe Pottery and graduating in ceramics from Kirkland college, Kathryn moved to

Middlebury, Vt to her first studio in the basement of Frog Hollow craft center.

next she spent a year at Pottery northwest in seattle, Wa, and then returned

home again to Vermont, this time to Woodstock, where she began the

partnership Woodstock artisans, a gallery and pottery workshop. For

25 years visitors were invited to the gallery to watch potters at work.

Kathryn is pleased to bring a similar experience to her latest

venture, collective, a cooperatively run gallery and workshop

right around the corner from her previous home in Woodstock.

Visit collective on the web at www.collective-theartofcraft.com

or in person at 7 central street, Woodstock, Vt 05091.

creativity.DEBORA VANDERMOLEN

Debora VanderMolen is a visual artist and poet

who divides her time between teaching at

Pingree school and a small farm in the new

Hampshire countryside. she is a graduate of

Massachusetts college of art and new england

school of Photography. she has been affiliated

with Pingree since 1990 and loves her work with

the students. Her photographs are in collections

both nationally and internationally. Recently, her

poetry has been published in the Red Hawk

Review, the Aurorean, and in an anthology by salt

Marsh Press: Rough Places Plain.

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creativity.

Catching her own WaveWalking into her antique home in Ipswich,

I was met with smiles, hugs, and the sweet

aroma of blueberry muffins. The hostess,

Barbara Willcox DiLorenzo ’93, is a full-time mom,

artist, illustrator and founder of her own web de-

sign company. Barbara opened up her home to me

for an informal interview and a chance to view

some of her finished artwork, as well as some piec-

es that were still in progress.

Barbara says that her days in the art room at

Pingree, and her close bond with art teacher

Richard Erickson, are still some of her most fa-

vorite memories and a time of tremendous ar-

tistic growth. “The art room was such a wel-

come departure from the rigors of the aca-

demic and athletic programs. Don’t get me wrong, we

worked really hard in the art room, but it was a differ-

ent way of channeling our energies and thoughts. It

provided me with a real and necessary balance,” says

DiLorenzo. After graduating from Pingree, Barbara

attended the Rhode Island School of Design and grad-

uated from there in 1998. It was then that Barbara

took a slight departure from her traditional back-

ground and jumped into web and interactive design.

She has maintained both her traditional and digital

skills throughout the years. Currently, she enjoys

freelance web and print design and illustration, as

well as being dedicated to fine art and communicative

design. Barbara remarks, “The two disciplines en-

hance each other, and my work grows from what I

learn from both fields.”

Barbara’s web design company, Wavepaint De-

sign, was started in 2001, and specializes in creative

web and print design, illustration and fine art paint-

ing. “I design and build websites from concept to

completion. I work with large corporations, small

businesses, single-person businesses and non-profit

organizations. I enjoy the variety that these clients

provide. There is no project too large or too small,”

she says.

When it came to choosing a career path, Barbara

remarks, “I never really had a choice. My mom was an

artist, but after college I questioned my decision to

pursue art as a career. Was I just doing it, because it

was what I had always done? Was it going to be the

right decision for me? In the end, it wasn’t about me

choosing my career; it chose me. I can’t not be an art-

ist. I am always thinking in that format. Wherever I

go, whatever I see, I just start designing or drawing in

my head. And, at the end of the day, it’s what makes

me happy.”

Barbara gives her time and talent generously to

the community, a trait she said was instilled in her at

Pingree through the Community Service program.

“Pingree taught me the importance of giving back,

and the responsibility we have to one another. While I

was in college, I took a trip to Bolivia to do some vol-

unteer work, and it really stuck with me. From that

point forward, I knew whatever I did with my life, I

wanted to be able to give back; there is always a way,

you just have to look for it.” Now, Barbara offers her

design and website expertise to many non-profits that

are desperate for the exposure on a volunteer basis. “If

it is a cause I support, I generally always offer to help.

It’s nice because I can balance out that work with my

paying clients.” (See list on page 16)

Barbara, who remains very physically active, re-

an artists’ Journey: an interview with Barbara Willcox DiLorenzo ’93

Written by samantha Drislane Markowski ’93

BARBARA WILLCOx DILORENzO ’93

Barbara Willcox DiLorenzo ’93 is an illustrator who graduated from the Rhode island school of Design in 1998. she jumped into web and interactive

design immediately after graduating from RisD, and has maintained both her traditional and digital skills through the years. currently she enjoys freelance

web and print design and illustration, while being a full-time mom to her son, Rennie. Barbara is dedicated to fine art as well as communicative design.

the two disciplines enhance each other, and her work grows from what she learns from both fields.

Her company, Wavepaint Design, began in 2001, specializing in creative web and print design, illustration and fine art painting. she also digs surfing... and

is trying to teach her four-year old son how to ride the waves.

MARY CAHILL FARELLA ’89

Mary cahill Farella '89 lives in

Framingham with her husband

stéfane and their five children.

When she's not at her day job at

WgBH, Mary pursues the

creative process through projects

like this postcard-size still life.

ANDREW VASSALLO ’06

this sculpture was created by andrew Vassallo ’06, currently a student at the university of Richmond. He worked

on several pieces in a studio art sculpture class during his first semester and also studied art history. During his

second semester he was admitted to a senior seminar entitled site specific art and installation. in this seminar

he collaborated on a series of temporary, site-specific installations that were erected in spaces on campus,

outside of the museum or gallery context. the emphasis was on embracing and comprehending the unusual

parameters of an alternative space, and learning to use what may seem to be restrictions in such a way so that

the elements inform the work and actually become a part of it.

"Nonna" by Barbara Willcox DiLorenzo ’93 Andrew Vassallo ’06

"Grapefruit" by Mary Cahill Farella ’89

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LAURA B. KOzLOWSKI ’90

"i have been lucky enough to have had a camera in my

hands since i was the age of five.

after graduating with a Ba in english and studio art,

from gettysburg college, i interned for a fashion

photographer in Boston while taking classes at the

Boston Museum school of Fine arts and the new

england school of Photography.

after working for four years as a studio manager in a

digital still life studio, and freelancing for the Lynn sunday

Post, i decided it was time to open my own studio in

south Boston.

although, currently, most of my work is weddings and

children’s portraits, i have worked for time Life Books,

yankee Magazine, Wooden Boat Magazine, Fitchburg

state college, Boston Public Library and the american

ireland Fund. During the upcoming year, i hope to gain

more work in the editorial field as well as possibly

shooting some more catalog work.

this February, i had a great opportunity to travel through

thailand documenting the people and the landscape. i

will be using some of these images for greeting cards in

the upcoming months.

i enjoy documenting the world around me and making

memories for people. i feel i am very lucky to be

supporting myself with my photography skills."

RUSSELL STEINERT ’78

“as a child, my family and i spent a lot of time in europe going around to

museums, cathedrals and chateaux. i loved it very much and absorbed

the feel and sensibility of it.

i started painting in earnest my second year at college at Brown

university. there was a very small, intimate museum nearby which i

loved to escape to, since it reminded me of my european travels. the art

department at Brown had a large wood shop filled with power tools, so i

would make paintings on the top floor of the building and build things in

the basement shop. it was a sense of freedom and possibililty that i

never really experienced before.

the painting seen here is a small collage and gouche painting. i have

always loved Joseph cornell, his intimacy and the depth of quiet feeling

in his work. My paintings are similar to that. they also are about themes

that i have used for years, european landscape and art history.

My art making is not a hobby. i have tried in a very real and deliberate

way to make my life my art. i have taken an unusual amount of risk in my

life to be able to really understand myself and the things i am attracted

to. i have tried to build my life around these ideas and making things is

an important component of this.” CARRIE YOUNG STEINAM ’68

currently, carrie’s art focuses on three-dimensional renditions of prints

and photographs of pieces that she admires. carrie enhances the prints

with multiple layer cuttings, adding paint and ink mediums, swarovski

crystals, beads, and natural fibers to bring life to the original work. next,

she plans to work with original photos and artwork.

creativity.

calls the impact that the Pursuit program at Pingree had on her. “We

had a journal that would rotate to each member of the program, so that

you could capture your experiences from trips and excursions, and

then be able to read what others experienced and how their interpreta-

tions might differ from yours. It was a wonderful way to weave indi-

vidual threads into a whole patchwork of stories.”

These days, you can find Barbara on the beaches of Gloucester on any

given Saturday throughout the year, trying to catch the perfect wave.

yes, the artist is also a novice surfer, who, with a group of several

moms, has taken on the challenging sport as a means of exercise, fun

and self-discovery. She is also trying to teach her four-year old son,

Rennie, how to ride the waves.

DiLorenzo, who’s future plans include writing and illustrating her

own children’s book, attributes her successes to the great education

she had. “I was lucky enough to go to some of the best schools. Each of

them served me well and built my character, but my experiences were

not always good. Elementary school was tough for me, maybe not the

best fit, and college had its fair share of wonderful — and not so won-

derful — experiences, but Pingree was the one place that I felt truly at

home. People were genuine and warm, and talents from every corner

were honored.”

creativity.

Q: WHAT DO YOu LIKE MOST ABOuT TEACHING AT PINGREE?

A: I love having the freedom to create my own courses, to pull together materials and textbooks that enhance the learning experience. Not having the pressures of the MCAS or local government restrictions on extra curricular activities, makes for a much more enjoyable environment. Most of all, I enjoy teaching at Pingree for the great community of kids who are respectful and engaged.

Q: WHAT DO YOu FIND uNIQuE OR SPECIAL ABOuT PINGREE?

A: I love the intimate nature of Pingree. The relationships between teachers and students are unique and special. It’s very rewarding to be a part of.

Q: DO YOu HAVE AN EDuCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY?

A: I do, and it is that it’s not about the details. My highest goal is to instill a love for history and a sense of curiosity. I try to get the kids to not take everything at face value. Ask questions!

Q: SOME PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW THAT YOu ARE ALSO A VERY ACCOMPLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER. WHEN DID YOu FIRST BECOME INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY?

A: Art is in my blood. My mother is a painter, and two of my brothers are professional artists. In 2000, I went to Spain and Italy with my mother. She gave me a camera she wasn’t using, and I started grabbing all kinds of postcards I could find of the sites and scenery, and tried to imitate and then improve upon them. That was my first taste. I found that I had a real passion for photography, and that I had a pretty good eye.

Q: NOT ONLY ARE YOu A TEACHER, BuT YOu ARE ALSO A COACH OF CROSS COuNTRY AND LACROSSE, AS WELL AS AN ARTIST. TALK ABOuT THE INTEGRATION OF ACADEMICS WITH ATHLETICS, ARTS, AND ExTRACuRRICuLAR ACTIVITIES. HOW WELL DO YOu THINK THIS WORKS AT PINGREE?

A: I think Pingree does a great job of fusing all the elements that make up a well-rounded education. Sometimes you have a kid that may be bored in your history class, one who you wouldn’t normally be able to connect with, but on the lacrosse field, for example, you create a real bond. As a teacher you can take that information off the field and figure out a better way to engage that child when he/she is in your class again.

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A: I use a lot of images, a lot of slideshows and a lot of music. Early in the semester we were studying the Jim Crow laws, and I used different images of segregated black and white schools in the south during that time, and played some blues music along with the images. It told the story far better than I could have, and the students really connected.

Q: IS THERE SOMETHING YOu’VE LEARNED THROuGH PHOTOGRAPHY THAT YOu CARRY INTO THE CLASSROOM?

A: I think the greatest gift I’ve learned through my photography is patience. Knowing that the light might not always be where you want it to be, you’ve got to keep going back to the same spot till you get it. You can use that same philosophy with learning. Also, I try not to take a photo at face value, there is always a story behind it. As an Historian, I try to figure out what other elements may have influenced the image.

Q: IS THERE SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOuT YOu THAT PEOPLE WOuLD BE SuRPRISED TO KNOW?

A: I play in a classic rock cover band called “Come Together.” We cover mostly Beatles tunes. I play both the electric and acoustic guitars.

Q: HOW HAS WHAT YOu’VE LEARNED THROuGH YOuR WORK AFFECTED YOuR PERSPECTIVE ON THE WORLD?

A: Before September 11th, I had a much more black and white view of the world, and about right and wrong. Teaching helped me to understand the nuances in life; the struggles that people go through. I think a lot more, and I try to see things from different perspectives.

Q: HOW HAS YOuR FIRST YEAR AT PINGREE GONE FOR YOu?

A: It was a very easy transition and it was, without a doubt, the people here that made it so.

Ned’s photography career consists of about 12–15 weddings a year, portrait and landscape work, as well as catalog product photography. He has shown in galleries around the area and in his homestate of Delaware at the Delaware Art Museum and the Carspecken-Scott Art Gallery. Most recently he had a show in January in Boston at the Gallery Black & White. Ned’s work can be seen by going to his website www. nedjacksonphotography.com.

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As our conversation came to an end, Barbara remarked, “I learned

some of the best lessons at Pingree and got some of the best advice.

But, the advice that resonated the most with me came from Mr.

Erickson. Mr. E taught me that art is not about technique, rather

art is a way of seeing. It’s a personal journey, distinctly different for

every individual. I have taken those words with me; I revisit them

everyday.”

Barbara’s work has been purchased by Pingree teachers Alan McCoy

and Carolyn Paczkowska.

In the fall of 2007, Barbara will be exhibiting her paintings in the Pin-

gree School Gallery. More details to follow.

Awards & Recognition:

• Ipswich River Watershed Association — Barbara DiLorenzo of

wavepaint.com designed IRWA’s new website, offering her ser-

vices pro bono. She did a wonderful job and the new web site has

received widespread praise for its visual appeal, easy navigation

and impressive content. Barbara was also terrific to work with,

making the process smooth and manageable for staff.

• Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts — Selected amcipswich.org

as a top web site in the Massachusetts Diocese.

Volunteer Web Design for Non Profits:

• Ipswich River Watershed Association — www.ipswichriver.org

• Ipswich Recycling Committee — www.ipswichrecycles.org

• Ascension Memorial Church — www.amcipswich.org

• Birth to Three Family Center — www.birthtothreeipswich.org

Art Shows:

2006

• Zumis — Solo art show

• Clinton Olde Home Day Art Show

• Ipswich Cultural Council Art Show

• Topsfield Fair Professional Art Division

• IMADA (Ipswich, Music Arts, and Drama Association)

• Cuvilly Art Auction

• Rhode Island School of Design sales fall and winter

• Zumis "Group Hanging"

2005

• EBSCO Ipswich Art Show

• Topsfield Fair Professional Art Division

• Hall Haskell House Gallery

• IMADA (Ipswich, Music Arts, and Drama Association)

• Cuvilly Clam Classic

• Rhode Island School of Design Holiday Sale

• Zumis "Group Hanging"

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the annual Fund: We are gone But We Haven’t Forgotten!

It has been six years since our oldest son, Stephen, graduated from Pingree and two since our youngest, Dennis, graduated. As talk of graduations abound this time of the year, we are re-minded of these two very special graduations and our fond memories of Pingree.

Our children prospered at Pingree. The comfortable at-mosphere, created by the teachers, staff and parents, allowed them to build the confidence to raise their hands with ques-tions, explore new activities, and be comfortable in their own skins, without fear of what others may think. Through inde-pendent studies, it afforded them the opportunity to explore their own directions of interests. Pingree’s science and math-ematics programs have prepared both our sons to compete in the global economy. The sports program kept them fit and cul-tivated a sense of fair play and teamwork. Pingree cultivated their innate skills and talents and prepared them to succeed in college and life.

Tuition alone does not cover all of Pingree’s expenses. Contributions to the Annual Fund provide flexible financial resources that can be used to purchase lab supplies, fund spe-cial programs, support tuition assistance and more.

We chose Pingree because it makes a difference. We still believe that. We gave to the Annual Fund each year while our children were at Pingree. We continue to give to Pingree be-cause we believe that our tax-deductible dollars make a differ-ence that can be felt. Pingree is a small and relatively young school. As such, their base from which to draw is much small-er than bigger or older organizations. Each and every one of us is important and can make a difference to Pingree. Please re-member your own experiences at Pingree and consider giving to the Pingree Annual Fund.

you too can help to write the story of Pingree’s future with a gift to the annual Fund.

Ways to make a gift…1. Online at www.pingree.org2. By mail to: Pingree School Annual Fund

537 Highland Street, South Hamilton, MA 019823. By phone: 978 468-4415 x227

Please lend your support before June 30, 2007. All gifts to the Annual Fund qualify as charitable tax deductions.

On January 26, 2007, Pingree held its first ever Parent of Alumni Event. With over 100 guests in attendance, the purpose of the event was to re-connect parents of alumni with each other, with current families and to give them an opportuni-ty to see how the school has grown. Guests were treated to a cocktail reception in the Li-brary, and heard remarks from Headmaster Pe-ter M. Cowen. The evening was a great success, and we have plans to make it an annual event!

On Friday, May 4, 2007 over 130 grandparents of Pingree students came to campus for our first ever Grandparent Day. Coffee and a light break-fast were held in the Alumni Room during regis-tration, and then grandparents were able to at-tend two morning classes with their grandchil-dren. Following the morning classes, our guests enjoyed a musical performance in the Mary Weld Pingree Center for the Performing Arts, and then were treated to a cookout lunch with their grand-children under the tent in the Hedge Garden. The day was a great success, and we look forward to continuing the tradition!

In an effort to keep the winter blues at bay, this winter Pingree opened up its hockey rink for three separate alumni events. First, was an Open Alum-ni Skate held on Friday, December 22, that offered two hours of free ice time to all alumni and their families. Second, were the Men’s and Women’s Alumni Hockey games held on Thursday evening, December 28th. Former hockey alums came back to challenge each other to one more game! Final-ly, on Sunday, February 11, Pingree hosted a Fam-ily Skate and Spaghetti Supper where for $5 per person nearly 40 Pingree alumni came out with their families for an evening of skating followed by a spaghetti supper and ice cream sundaes in the cafeteria. The feedback from these events has been great and we look forward to being able to offer you more events like these in the future!

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Parent of alumni event

Winter skates

Steve and Betsy Fantone p ’01, ’05 clockwise from top left: Jenny Avallon ’07 with her grandmothers Jean Avallon and Kathryn Mulcahy. Anders Olson ’07 performing. Erin Coughlin ’10 and her grandmother Angela Coughlin. Adam Logan ’08 and his grandparents Ann and Robert Logan. Pat George ’09 and his grandmother Jean George. Ethel Mickey ’08 and her grandparents Nancy and Robert Powers.

at right: Kimberly Barrett ’10 and her grandfather John Barrett.

clockwise from top left: Barbara LeBel p ’02 and Abby Benedix p ’03. Jay and Joan Henderson p ’03. Steve Calahan p ’02, Henry Bertalon p ’01, ’03, ’05, and Sheila Calahan p ’02. Laurie Matson p ’96, ’98 and Jacqueline Eng p ’97. Mimi and Ron Pruett p ’81, ’84, ’87, ’89. Paul Kenerson and Claire Abry p ’05.

at far left: Irene Corvinus p ’02, ’06 and Connie Pemberton Glore ’69, p ’04.

top: Liz Pruett, Christy McGrath, and Sally Wigglesworth Cioffi ’86.

at right: John Young, Pingree Math Teacher and his son Owen.

clockwise from top left: Paul Pruett ’84, with children Jack and Kelsey. Shannon Patti Yates ’91 with children Lily and Ben. Josh Polese, son of Laurie Harding Polese ’84. Alex Willcox friend of Madeline Polese, daughter of Laurie Harding Polese ’84.



Reunions 2007 was a night to remember! From the 40th Reunion class of 1967 to the 5th Reunion class of 2002, well over 100 alumni returned to campus to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate their Pingree Reunions. the cocktail receptions at Jane Riley’s ’77, p ’05 home, the Library and in the academic center were lively and full of good cheer. For alumni who have not been back to campus for a few years (or maybe more!) the academic center was an amazing sight — state-of-the-art, spacious and inviting – truly unbelievable!

the celebration tent tucked in the Hedge garden provided an open space for dinner and music. Eric Peikin, class of 2001 was our D.J. and slideshow creator. He provided current songs and music from past decades as well as a glimpse of Pingree’s good old days on the projector. the scrumptious chocolate fountain was just the icing on the cake for this memorable celebration!

Many thanks to all the alumni who volunteered to serve on the Reunion committees and for their help with contacting their classmates. Judging from these pictures – with many alumni donning their new Pingree straw hats – it’s safe to say a good time was had by all!

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Barbara Langworthy ’72, Susan Ballou Carter ’72, Rachel Schooley Taddeo ’72, and Beth Barndt ’72.

Sarah Capenter ’97 and Molly Seamans ’97.

Mark Ashford ’77 and Lee Robb ’77.

Julie Gardner ’97 with Kasie Jacobs ’97. Page Cogger Sostek ’87 and husband Josh Sostek ’87.

Danielle Harsip ’02, Caitlin Connolly ’02, and Tom Salter ’02.

Karen Durkee Heywood ’67, p ’98, ’02 and Dana Heywood ’02.

Lauren and Chris Connolly ’97.

Nicole Potoczak ’02, Eric Peikin ’01, Marianne Colahan ’02, Elizabeth Jose ’02


Justin Parker ’02 and Mike Nelligan ’02.


guess Who? Photos From the archives

Every picture tells a story. Can you identify who is in these pictures? Can you tell us what is going on here? Our archives have many unidentified candid photo-graphs. We plan to periodically publish batches of these photos seeking your help to identify the folks and stories behind them.

Please send names and stories to Laurie Harding Polese ’84, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or call 978 468-4415 x310.

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Pingree Winter sports awards

Boys’ Varsity Basketball: 20–8EIL Co-ChampionsNew England Class D #4 SeedEIL All-League

Nicholas Mosakowski ’07Allen Williamson ’09EIL Honorable Mention

Carlos O’Donnell ’08Derek Pratt ’09Most Valuable Players

Nicholas Mosakowski ’07Allen Williamson ’09Most Improved Player

Carlos O’Donnell ’08Hustle Award

Derek Pratt ’09Sportsmanship Award

Samuel Baird ’07

Varsity Volleyball: 8–11 EIL 5th PlaceEIL All-League

Bridget McGinn ’07EIL Honorable Mention

Katherine Cushing ’07Katherine Klibansky ’09Most Valuable Player

Bridget McGinn ’07Most Improved Player

Kara Kovacev ’10Coaches' Awards

Katherine Cushing ’07Alison Grimaldi ’07

Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey: 17–12–3Holt Conference 2nd PlaceHolt Conference All-Stars

Michael Collins ’07Colby MacDonald ’07Deveney Award

Brian Adam ’07Coaches’ Awards

Michael Collins ’07Colby MacDonald ’07Most Improved Player

Brendan Rimmer ’07

Girls’ Varsity Basketball: 15–9EIL 2nd PlaceEIL All-League

Marissa Cerretani ’07Caitlin Doherty ’09EIL Honorable Mention

Samantha Taylor ’08New England All-Stars

Caitlin Doherty ’09Samantha Taylor ’08Most Valuable Players

Marissa Cerretani ’07Caitlin Doherty ’09Most ImprovedPlayer

Jaclyn Lee ’08Sportsmanship Award

Eve Whitehouse ’07Hustle Award

Amanda Nasser ’09Coaches’ Award

Joanna McDonough ’07

Girls’ Varsity Ice HockeyEIL ChampionsGlobe All-Scholastic

Kaitlin Spurling ’09EIL All-League Most Valuable Player

Kaitlin Spurling ’09EIL All-League

Barbara Santos ’07Maura McDonald ’07EIL Honorable Mention

Rachel LaBarge ’07Gina Casleden ’08Wheeler Award

Barbara Santos ’07Sportsmanship Award

Maura McDonald ’07Most Improved Player

Rachel LaBarge ’07Coaches’ Awards

Elizabeth Mainiero ’07Chappell Sargent ’077th Player Award

Kitsa Manginis ’07Most Valuable Player

Kaitlin Spurling ’09

Swimming and Diving: 3–4

New England Diving Champion

Bridget Duffey ’07Eastern Prep Diving Champion

Bridget Duffey ’07Most Valuable Players

Bridget Duffey ’07Lauren Zinn ’08Colleen Maher ’10Most Improved Swimmer

Lauren St. Pierre ’10Sportsmanship Award

Brittany Mscisz ’10Coaches' Award

Meagan Hostetter ’08

JV Wrap-Up

JV1 Boys’ Basketball: 9–10

Most Valuable Player

Jolmi Minaya ’09Most Improved Player

Nathaniel Leach ’08Coaches’ Award

Joshua Shain ’09Sportsmanship Award

John Nugent ’08

JV2 Boys’ Basketball White: 4–5–1


Ben Coleman ’10Most Improved Player

Jack Williamson ’10Coaches’ Award

Ehab Hamdan ’10Sportsmanship Award

Andrew Faulkner ’10

JV2 Boys’ Basketball Blue: 8–3–1


Charlie DeSimone ’10Most Improved Player

Nevin Pathak ’10Coaches’ Award

Charlie Taft ’10Sportsmanship Award

Evan Perkins ’10

JV Girls’ Ice Hockey: 0–13

Offensive Most Valuable Player

Brittani yeung ’08Defensive Most Valuable Player

Julia Kaneb ’10Most Improved Player

Rose Temple ’10Coaches’ Award

Mary French ’10

JV Boys’ Ice Hockey: 5–7–1


Timothy Weinstein ’08Most Improved Player

Zachary Rochman ’09Coaches’ Awards

Michael Shaughnessy ’08Gregory Dooley ’07

JV Volleyball: 9–6


Haley Hunziker ’09Most Improved Player

Alexandra Glazer ’09Coaches’ Award:

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Duffey captures Back to Back High school Diving titlesBridget Duffey, Senior at Pingree School, finished off her senior year with two back to back championship diving wins in the biggest contests of the season. On February 23, 2007 she won the Eastern Interscholas-tic Swimming & Diving Championships held in Philadephia, PA and on March 5, 2007 she won her

second consecutive New England Prep School Diving Cham-pionship held at Deer-field Academy and posted a new league re-cord with a score of 444.55 which was the only new league record set that day. The record was set in 1996 and the record holder was coaching at the meet so Bridget was personally

congratulated by her. In the final round of diving, Duffey succeeded in holding off a strong contender from Choate Rosemary Hall, Carlin Dacey, by post-ing the highest single dive score of the day of 52 points for her back 2.5 full twisting layout. Her scores from both meets qualified her for the “All American” application. The Pingree Swimming & Diving Team is coached by John young and the Diving coach is Joe Chirico. Pingree started a swimming & diving team in 2006 and starting next year will compete in a new league being formed for Swimming & Diving through the Eastern Independent League. The Pin-gree Swim Program is only in its second year and is comprised of a total of 10 team members. Along with her diving, Bridget is also a competitive swimmer who competes in the 50 freestyle for Pingree when she is not focused on her diving. When high school season came to a close Duffey continued training with the private club team, Boston Area Diving which practices at both Brandeis and Wellesley College and is coached by Joe Chirico and Jim Brainerd. She then focused on training for the Regional Junior Olympic qualifier at the end of March where she was one of two divers to qualify on both the 1 and 3-meter boards by placing 2nd in a field of 39 divers on the 1-meter board and 6th in a field of 32 divers on the 3-meter board. Following this meet, Duffey competed in the AAu Super Regional meet held in Fort Lauderdale, FL and medaled on both boards by placing 5th on 3-meter and 4th on 1-meter. In April, she headed back down to Florida for the East National Diving Cham-pionships competing in a field of divers which in-cluded the best divers in the Eastern united States. Duffey was recruited to dive at Dartmouth College where she will compete in Division I diving.

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A letter from Shannon Patti Yates ’91, President, Pingree Alumni Leadership Board

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much. I joined the ALB back in 1995 when it was called the Pingree Alumni

Council. I had just graduated from union College and was eager to give back

to the school that had given me so much. Six years ago, I began serving on

the Council as Vice President and three years ago when we changed the

name to the Alumni Leadership Board, I became its President. At that time,

we had some new faces in the Pingree Advancement Office and together we

decided to make significant changes in how we reach out to engage Pingree

Alumni. Our goal was to help our alums reconnect both with the School and

with each other. Through our efforts with the Senior Career Seminars, re-

gional cocktail parties, holiday events in Boston, family skating at Pingree,

and improved reunion events we hope you have felt a stronger connection to

your school and some of your oldest and dearest friends.

Throughout my 12 years working with Pingree, I have had the opportunity

to come to the school countless times for meetings or events. Arriving at

Pingree and walking through those halls never gets old. Each time I walk

through the front doors the familiarity of it brings me back to some wonder-

ful years in my life. It has been incredibly fulfilling to give back and help

Pingree continue down its path of greatness. I have loved watching alumni

reconnect with old friends or connect with current students at our events. It

was also a great privilege to work with Headmaster Peter M. Cowen, and the

Board of Trustees because I was given the opportunity to get involved at

some of the highest levels.

Now my term as ALB President has come to a close and I had thought I

would be returning to the ALB as a member next year but life is moving in

a different direction. My husband and I, and our two children, will be mov-

ing to Charlotte, NC over the summer. We are also waiting for our third

child who will be coming from China hopefully sometime in 2008. I am

excited about these new chapters in my life but I am sad to be closing the

books on some great years at Pingree.

If I could leave you with one last request as I depart, it is to stay engaged with

Pingree and the people you knew from your days there. Pingree today is a

fabulous place and I can see what is to come on the horizon and it is truly

exciting.

With much love,

Shannon Patti yates ’91

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Math teacher and Prep@Pingree director Steve Filosa

Co-chairs Carol Vallone p ’08, Ed Halsted p ’08, and Jackie Harriss p ’06, ’08 with Diana Mathey p ’01, ’04, ’09, and Peter M. Cowen

Martha Rawlins p ’09, Matt Siegel, and Whitney Thayer Shepard ’79, p ’10

Peter and Wendy Richardson p ’08 (Ms. Wendy Morgan Richardson ’78)

Trish Castraberti p ’08 and Nancy Cowen

on saturday, april 28th Pingree’s Parents association hosted a record-breaking auction! the Pingree garden Party & auction generated over $218,000 in revenues and made of profit of over $151,000. there was also a record attendance for the evening with 333 registered guests.

to the soft sounds of a harp, the evening began with a picturesque stroll through lush gardens and park benches. greeted in the commons by a decorative hanging display of student-painted parasols, guests were served cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while they enjoyed the silent auction. Walking down a candle-lit path with mirrored sculptures topped with gazing globes, jazz music filling

the night air, our guests were seated amidst sprays of white tulips and served a sumptuous dinner. through dessert and coffee, there was enthusiastic participation in the live auction with celebrity auctioneer Matt siegel of Kiss 108 FM’s Matty in the Morning show.

Because of the generosity of our auction donors, the Pingree Parents association is able to fund 100% of the faculty wish list, as well as being able to support Pingree’s community-service programs with a 2007–2008 informative speaker series; a contribution of $16,100 to Prep@Pingree and People of color conference; and a $40,000 contribution to the Maher Family esperanza scholarship Fund to assist a student from esperanza academy in Lawrence to attend Pingree.

special thanks to the over 150 parents and faculty who dedicated their time with great enthusiasm and passion. an extra special thanks goes to the auction co-chairs carol Vallone, ed Halsted and Jackie Harriss for their countless hours and tireless spirit!

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Guest enjoy dinner under the tent


Susan “Suzy” Parker King ‘72

passed away from a malignant

brain tumor. She was a talented

graphic artist who settled in

Syracuse, New york. After

teaching printmaking at

Syracuse university for years,

Suzy turned to teaching art with

elementary school students and

loved it. She also traveled

extensively, and was recently

happily in the Caribbean when

her illness spread rapidly. Suzy’s

mother still lives at

19 Walker Road, Manchester,

Massachusetts 01944.

Myra young ’70 passed away in

December. Her sister Carrie

young Steinam ’68 is the

guardian for Myra’s lovely twelve

year old daughter, Elizabeth.

Susan McCarthy Pinto ’81 of

Berkeley, CA, died on February

12 after a brief illness. She was

the daughter of Joyce G.

McCarthy and Charles V.

McCarthy, both of Manchester

By-The-Sea. She graduated from

Brookwood School and Pingree

School, received a BA from New

york university, and an MA in

Landscape Architecture from

Harvard university. She was

employed at Peter Walker and

Partners. In addition to her

parents, she is survived by her

husband Prakash S. Pinto, son

Kieran P. Pinto, brother John C.

McCarthy, sister-in-law Andrea

Brox, and nephew John Brox

McCarthy. Services were held

February 16 in Berkeley.

Donations in Susan’s memory

may be made to

The Nature Conservancy,

Attn: Treasury,

4245 North Fairfax Drive,

Suite 100,

Arlington, VA 22203-1606.

Susan Parker King ’72 Myra young ’70 Susan McCarthy Pinto ’81 Terry Carpenter ’78, p ’10

In memoriam

posed project and always perceive a

positive approach or outcome. To be

sure, he thought carefully, perceived

deeply, and was always concerned with

the welfare of his beloved alma mater

and its students. yet within this careful

and diligent approach, he had the un-

canny capacity for his input to be posi-

tive and optimistic in nature. To me,

this is a sign of a man who enjoyed life

and not only saw the proverbial glass as

half full but totally full. He embodied a

“can do” attitude, not one that found

reasons not to proceed with creative

and substantial projects to improve

Pingree. Board of Trustee President,

Jane Blake Riley ’77, p ’05, noted this

about Terry:

“When Terry came onto the Board

in 2004, a group of us did a walk-thru

of the Academic Center which was still

under construction. I was walking with

Terry and was lucky enough to have a

glimpse of our new Academic Center

through the eyes of a talented designer

and builder. In his low-key way, Terry

wandered through the building and at

different points in the tour he would

comment on an element of the build-

ing or point out something that I never

would have noticed. His intelligence,

warmth, and wit are going to be sorely

missed by all who had the good fortune

to work with him on the Alumni Lead-

ership Board or the Pingree Board of

Trustees."

Another wonderful feature of Ter-

ry’s that many of his colleagues on the

Board of Trustees noticed was his joy as

a family man. Mary Scofield p ’01, ’05

noted, “I only knew Terry from the

thoughtful conversations he had with

me regarding our Pingree Board work,

about which he cared deeply. What

stands out in all my interactions with

Terry is the way his face lit up when he

was talking about his family. A soft

smile would spread across his face and

you knew he was in love.”

Along the same lines, Trustee Les-

lie Reichert p ’02, ’07 had the following

to say about Terry: “I just wanted to tell

you how privileged I feel to have known

Terry for the past three years. As I

served with him on the Building &

Grounds Committee, I was able to ben-

efit from his intelligence, quick wit,

and refreshing vision. The very first

time I met Terry was at a reception in

the Library. We spoke about our fami-

lies, and it was evident he was a true

family man. He spoke of his weekends

away with Laurie, Will, and Sarah and

how he cherished those moments be-

ing together as a family doing the

things they loved. He wanted to be able

to ‘get away’ with his children as long

as they wanted to be with their parents.

He reminisced about his own youth,

spending weekends with his beloved

family at the Eastern yacht Club in

Marblehead. A family man, a bright

light, and a true gentleman. This is

how I will remember Terry.”

Kindness and humility were two

other ubiquitous qualities of Terry’s.

Board member Malcolm Coates p ’01

highlights this when he said of Terry, “I

could always feel Terry's warmth and

friendliness, his down-to-earth man-

ner and his appealing, low-key modes-

ty. Without any airs or ego displays, Ter-

ry constantly reached out to others. He

was true blue and will be tremendously

missed.” And trustee B.B. Wright, too,

was quick to notice and appreciate Ter-

ry’s kindness and sensitivity.

Perhaps fellow alum and trustee

Shannon Patti yates ’91 encapsulates

all of these qualities in Terry best when

she says the following: "Having worked

with Terry for the past 10 years either

on the Alumni Leadership Board or the

Board of Trustees, I can say that with-

out a doubt, I looked forward to seeing

his face in the room most when I ar-

rived at meetings or events. He met ev-

eryone with a warm smile that commu-

nicated his genuinely good spirit. From

the way he talked about his family and

his work, you could tell he was a truly

happy man."

When we all are faced with the loss

of a loved one, I believe it is natural for

us to wonder why. Why Terry? Why at

such a young age? While this way of

thinking is understandable, I firmly

believe that when we wonder why, we

are putting the emphasis on the wrong

word. Let’s push the “why” to the side

and concentrate more on the “wonder.”

Terry Carpenter was a man full of won-

der, a wonderful man — be it through

his positive outlook on life, his love of

family, his affection for Pingree School,

his sensitivity, kindness or humility –

in all of these ways he leaves a wonder-

fully positive legacy for his family and

the myriad of his Pingree friends and

acquaintances.

I would like to close with a brief

story about my son that I believe has

relevance to the way we should think of

Terry as we all move forward. As is the

case with many parents, I believe I had

a propensity to spoil my son in his early

years by frequently providing him with

toys and other gifts when we went shop-

ping. Then one day we went to a store

and I did not purchase anything for my

son Kyle, and, as you might expect, he

was disappointed and conveyed that

through his childish behavior. Not hav-

ing read any manuals on how to be the

perfect parent, I sat my son down at

home and did what came naturally,

which was to try to teach him a lesson,

that lesson being that we should be

happy in life for what we do have, not be

unhappy for what we don’t have. This, I

believe, is the way we should view our

loss of Terry Carpenter. Let’s be happy

for what we did have, what Terry meant

and still means to us.

Let’s praise him, remember him,

and let those wonderful memories of

our Terry help us as we move on.

Terry Carpenter died suddenly on

March 10, 2007. A Celebration of Life

was held on March 30, 2007 at Carpen-

ter MacNeille, Architects and Builders.

In attendance were family, friends, col-

leagues, and many members of the Pin-

gree Community.

At the request of the family, The

William T. Carpenter Memorial Scholar-

ship Fund has been established at Pin-

gree in Terry’s honor.

When Laurie Carpenter asked me to

represent Pingree School at this me-

morial service for Terry, I was happy to

accept the opportunity but still in a

somewhat stunned stage of losing a

young and vibrant Pingree alumnus,

parent, and trustee. Well, Terry, I’ll try

to do you proud in Pingree style.

Pingree folks, I think, are starting

to recognize me as the Shakespeare

guy, so I am actually going to begin my

remarks about Terry with a brief, 2-line

passage from All’s Well that Ends Well,

which is:

“Praising what is lost makes the

remembrance dear” — and that is what

I am here to do on Pingree’s behalf as

we celebrate the life of Terry Carpen-

ter. There is no doubt that the remem-

brance of Terry is very dear to all at

Pingree School and that the words of

praise for Terry that I will share with

you now are most sincere and heart-

felt.

In recent years, Terry was best

known at Pingree for his service on the

Board of Trustees, so it is from that

vantage point that I will address. In my

eyes, Terry is what I would call the “sil-

ver lining guy.” He had the incredible

ability to evaluate a situation or a pro-

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1967CLASS AGENT

M. Twinkelle Thompson Wilkinson [email protected]

SECoND ClASS AGENt WANtED

Please contact Laurie Harding Polese ’84,

Director of Alumni Relations

978 468-4415 x310 or [email protected]

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Posie Means Mansfield writes about what

she has been doing since her days at Pin-

gree, “I served for six years as elected mem-

ber and volunteer on the National Board of

Governors for the American Red Cross, the

policy making body for this great organiza-

tion. When Massachusetts passed the 1973

Ambulance Law, I became one of the first

registered EMT’s in the state. I taught area

police, fire and ambulance personnel so that

they could be certified as EMT’s. I also

served as the Divisional Examiner & volun-

teer for the National Ski Patrol, and worked

for the Department of Public Health/Office

of Emergency Medical Services as a Pro-

gram Manager for EMT and First Responder

Training. There, my primary responsibility

was grant writing and implementation of

Ambulance Law. I also worked both as a Ba-

sic and then Intermediate EMT for 15 years

for Lyons Ambulance Service in Danvers.

Serving since 1974 as Regional Faculty for

the American Heart Association, I have

been certified in CPR since 1972. Currently,

I have a private consulting business, train-

ing and providing EMT continuing educa-

tion programs for area EMT’s on both Basic

and Advanced levels of EMT… Phew!”

Sarah Haug Murphy ’67 and her sister

Anne “Penny” Huang Winter ’71 skied the

French Alps this winter along with Ingrid

Swanson (my English teacher from Pingree!)

and her husband. We had a blast!

Sisters Sarah Huang Murphy ’67 and Anne “Penny” Huang Winter ’71 ski the French Alps with former Pingree English Teacher Ingrid Swanson.

1968CLASS AGENTS

Betty Wheeler Raymond [email protected]

WELCOME NEW CLASS AGENT!

Ann Woodard [email protected]

Maureen Steele Bellows writes, “I have been

in a sole proprietorship for fifteen years

now, engaged primarily in residential work,

with the occasional retail project. I’ve done

everything from the smallest of kitchen/

bath remodeling to new houses, culminat-

ing in my last two houses. The house pic-

tured here was one of my favorites. It is lo-

cated in Carmel, CA”

A photo of a home that Maureen Steele Bellows ’68 designed in CA.

Leigh Baker Pool ’68 and her husband, R.B. on their wedding day.

Leigh Baker Pool writes, “I remarried a

year ago (my first husband died in 1994).

R.B. and I live in a small city east of Dallas in

a wonderful ’20s English Tudor, but are

building our retirement home nearby. We

have two terrific boys at Baylor, Ramsey and

Andrew, and two special dogs at home, Char-

lie, my 12-year-old miniature poodle and

Winifred, our one-year-old bulldog. We also

have a ranch we greatly enjoy in the Texas

Hill Country where we raise meat goats. My

husband is a lawyer and I work for a manage-

ment consulting search firm.”

Kathy Myers is currently working in Ver-

mont as a potter. She and 11 others work at and

sell their wares in a gallery in Woodstock, VT.

View some images of her work by visiting her

web site at www.collective-theartofcraft.com.

Nicky Bridgeman Stevens visited the uS

during the last week of April and the first

week in May. Her first week was spent in

Vero Beach, FL with Connie Davis Ceder-

holm who is a real estate agent. For anyone

interested in Florida property, Connie can

be reached at [email protected]. The second

week of Nicky’s uS vacation was spent with

Ann Woodard in Carlisle, MA. Ann and

Nicky visited with Betty Wheeler Raymond,

Carrie Young Steinam and also swung by

Pingree to see how the school had grown.

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1964CLASS AGENTS

Merrilyn Clay Belliveau 17 university Lane Manchester, Ma 01944 978 526-7915

Suzanne McAleer Morrison Wolski [email protected]

Suzy McAleer Morrison Wolski’s ’64 granddaughter, Cameron.

Suzy McAleer Morrison Wolski is a proud

Grandmother. “My son Luke and his wife

Colleen had a baby girl on February 27,

2007. Her name is Cameron Kelley

Morrison. She is my first grandchild! I am

thrilled.”

Lee Harris Humphreys writes, “For over

40 years I have been earning my living as a

flutist. I free-lanced in NyC, played princi-

pal flute in the Filarmonica de Caracas and

in the Hong Kong Philharmonic. I have

lived in Maine for 20 years where I have run

an organic garden, worked in the environ-

mental field and have taught as a member of

the music faculty at both Bates and Colby

Colleges. One of these days, I hope to get to-

gether with Lisa Fay who lives a ferry ride

away. I stay in touch with my former part-

ner in crime, Wendy Hill. I have been mar-

ried three times, have one daughter and a

bevy of stepchildren.”

Nancy Hubbs writes, “After my chil-

dren were grown, I went back to school for a

degree in alternative healing. Then five

grandchildren appeared and I am happily

(but exhausted) taking care of them during

the week – they are a true blessing!”

1965CLASS AGENT

Susan Oliver Schneider [email protected]





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1966CLASS AGENT

Christopher M. Sanders [email protected]





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NotesAlumni

Members of the Class of 1967 at their 40th reunion in May.

1964 Ms. Julia c. Hammer, Ms. Linda Holgerson Herrick, Ms. charlotte Warren oostmeyer 1965 Ms. Marietta amy, Mrs. Patricia Warnock Burke, Ms. Linda slade Dolan, Ms. Lindley P. Hanlon, Ms. susan Kaye, Ms. christina thompson Malkemus, Ms. elaine McDiarmid nichols, Ms. Kathie Brown tibbetts 1966 Mrs. Patricia King carnahan, Ms. Jean symonds Frederiksen, Ms. Jane Robertson glass, Ms. Donna cahoon Hauck, Ms. Barbara Kanter, Ms. sherry Merrow, Ms. arnelle Pappas Meyer, Dr. Joyce L. Peabody, Ms. cynthia Pratt 1967 Mrs. Rebecca Monroe Bulwa, Ms. Judith a. Fitzgibbon, Ms. Florence Pearson, Ms. catherine shepard Picariello, Ms. susan smith 1968 Ms. sherry Barkan Dreyfuss, Ms. Ruth Rindler Floyd, Ms. Paula Koslowski, Ms. Marcy Rubin, Ms. Jane Roediger tomeny, Ms. Linda Whittier 1969 Ms. christine Bailey, Ms. Madeleine chesney, Ms. gretchen gharrett, Ms. Julia M. Johnson, Ms. constance Phillips Jones, Ms. Kathleen Parker Kucera, Ms. Jane Fitzpatrick Mansfield, Ms. Deborah McManaway, Ms. Deborah norton

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1975CLASS AGENT

Frederick J. Fawcett III “Sean” 129 goden street Belmont, Ma 02478





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1976CLASS AGENT

Shelley McCloy Vassallo [email protected]





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Craig Costanza’s has written a musical

called David: the Musical about the biblical

figure, King David, who was the ruler of Is-

rael. The musical chronicles the adult life of

David. It explores the tragic downfall of the

royal family, as well as David’s struggle to

maintain power while fulfilling his family’s

prophecy of building a temple for the people

of Israel.

Craig Costanza’s ’76 musical, David: the Musical.

Spring break in Florida from Left to Right: Dick Kennedy, former assistant Headmaster of Pingree and current Overseer, Henry Kennedy ’76, Ailsa Steinert, current Pingree English teacher, Nancy Kennedy, former Pingree Music teacher, and June Jeswald, current Pingree Dance teacher.

1977CLASS AGENT

Jacqueline Price Griffin [email protected]


Please contact Laurie Harding Polese,



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1978CLASS AGENTS

Marion Hewson Knowles [email protected]

Wendy Morgan Richardson [email protected]

tHiRD ClASS AGENt WANtED




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1979CLASS AGENT

Whitney Thayer Shepard [email protected]


Please contact Laurie Hardin Polese ’84,



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A recent 3D paper work by Carrie Young Steinam ’68.

Carrie Young Steinam has been a grand-

mother for almost two years! Her daughter

Leslie who lives in Arizona has two daugh-

ters, Ruth Ella, 20 months old, and Claudia

Skye, 4 months old. Carrie and her husband

Roy are now regulars on the flights back

and forth from Boston to Phoenix. Very sad

news is that Carrie’s sister Myra Young ’70

passed away in December. Carrie is the

guardian for Myra’s lovely twelve year old

daughter, Elizabeth. Still, with a very busy

family life Carrie continues the creative ac-

tivities that she was known for at Pingree.

Her most recent passion is in creating 3-D

paper works. Having recently won accep-

tance in a juried show to be held in

Rhinebeck, Ny, we can expect to hear more

about Carrie’s successes in the future.

Ellen Shrigley Carpenter has been at

Harvard for close to 20 years. She is the Di-

rector of Human Resources at the Harvard

Graduate School of Education. She has two

wonderful grandchildren ages 9 and 4.

1969CLASS AGENT

Katherine E. Bradford [email protected]





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1970CLASS AGENT

Sarah Darling Pruett [email protected]





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1971CLASS AGENTS

Deborah von Rosenvinge [email protected]

Lisa Aronson Newmann [email protected]

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1972CLASS AGENTS

Nathalie S. Binney [email protected]

Kathleen Duff [email protected]

Martha Perkins Gunderson continues to

work at Brown Harris Stevens in East

Hampton, New york. She has a passion for

the area and loves helping people with their

home purchases.

1973CLASS AGENT

Sarah “Sandy” Durkee [email protected]





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Juliana Keenan reports, “I am still living in

Vermont although it is very different to live

here than it is to visit.”

1974CLASS AGENT

Emily Perkins Rees 4 Mayflower Drive east Hamstead, nH 03826





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Tennille Bistrian Treadwell and Anne

Jones will run the Nike Half Marathon in

San Francisco, CA on October 21, 2007 join-

ing The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Team in Training. “We will be raising funds

for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma re-

search and patient services.”

Darlene Coppola Wooster is busy with

her two girls Abigail (14) and Emily (12). Ab-

igail begins Tiverton High School in the

fall! Darlene works part-time for John

O’Horo, DMD. Darlene and her family are

avid Red Sox fans and catch a game when-

ever they can!

1984CLASS AGENTS

Bill McGrath [email protected]

Sigrid Barton Orne [email protected]

Laurie Harding Polese’s ’84 children: Madeline (12), Susie (9) and Josh (7).

Laurie Harding Polese writes, “We spent our

spring vacation in Woodstock, Vermont. All

three of my children can ski better than I

can now! We had a blast skiing four differ-

ent mountains, Ascutney, Killington, Sui-

cide Six and Okemo. My work at Pingree

continues to be fun and gratifying. All of

our alumni events have been well attended

this year and I enjoyed traveling to New

york for an alumni reception, to Philadel-

phia for the CASE/NAIS conference and

across the border to Marblehead for a local

alumni reception! Tim Davidson joined us

for dinner when we were in Philadelphia

along with two other alumni, Allison De-

Napoli Schill ’95 and Judy Adamson ’67. Paul

Pruett and his wife, Liz, opened their Mar-

blehead home for a local alumni cocktail re-

ception back in November 2006. The party

turned out to be a bash with over 50 Pingree

alumni attending! Paul Pruett has also been

donating his delicious and cleverly pack-

aged chocolate bars to several of Pingree’s

alumni events. Thank you, Paul! Check out

his sweet website: www.bloomsberry.org.”

Tim Everitt came to Pingree one day

this spring to teach a Statistics class. Tim

has been doing this for several years now.

He enjoys sharing his real-life experience as

a Trader for Wellington Management. Be-

lieve it or not, the students are really im-

pressed with Tim and his knowledge!

Tim Everitt ’84 is a guest teacher in one of Pingree’s Statistics classes.

The class of 1984 had a great turn-out

this past February for the Alumni Family

Skating Party and Spaghetti Supper, Febru-

ary 11, 2007.

Rebecca Ward Acselrod ’84 enjoys skating with her husband David and children, Braeden and Sarah.

Bill McGrath ’84 with his wife Kristy and children, Julia and Henry.

Back on the ice, Paul Pruett ’84 and Brian Abraham ’84.

1985CLASS AGENTS

Christina Clifford Comparato [email protected]

Welcome New Class Agent Marc A. Steinberg [email protected]

Paula Alex Soteropoulos writes, “My hus-

band, Taki, and I have a daughter, Alexia, a

third grader at Harborlight in Beverly. We

are looking forward to warmer weather with

some time on the golf course and our an-

nual trip to Greece. I have been with Gen-

zyme Corporation in Cambridge for 15 years

now. I am Vice President of Commercial

Operations for an infectious disease prod-

uct currently in late stage clinical trials. I

am very excited about the opportunity to

take this product from development all the

way through launch and develop a new

business and disease area for our company.

It was great bumping into Ketan Patel a cou-

ple months ago.”

Courtney Stirling Casey writes, “I am of-

ficially a minivan-driving, soccer-coaching

mother of four! We have two year old twins,

Fiona and Fionn, an almost five year old,

Lile, and a six and a half year old, Ben. Be-

tween school, swim team, soccer, gymnas-

tics, and the subsequent laundry — I feel

lucky when the babies decide to nap for a

half an hour, at the same time! We are living

outside of Annapolis. My husband, Ken,

works for NOAA and I hope to return to my

oceanography career once all the wee-wil-

lies are in school.”

In the event you missed the email, Phil-

ip Lake wrote to the class, “Dear Class of ’85:

It is always good to know certain things

don’t change, like being able to count on

Ross Dohrmann for some humor. When I

called to hit Ross up for an update (and per-

haps an annual fund donation), his quick

response was: ‘Oh, so you’re that guy!’ I find

it somewhat unbelievable, but maybe I am

1980CLASS AGENT

Laura K. Morgan [email protected]





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PLEASE SEND NEWS!

1981CLASS AGENT

Elizabeth Dana Parker [email protected]





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Nanda Chitre writes from Dar es Salaam, “I

have been back and forth to Johannesburg

and Zanzibar. I have been doing trainings

in strategic communications and assisting

emerging democracies. Recently, I have

traveled and done work in ukraine, Tanza-

nia and also helped the opposition party in

Zimbabwe.”

1982CLASS AGENTS

Nanny Pope Noyes [email protected]

Cid Johnson Rogers [email protected]

Angela Katsos Ray writes, “Our son, Ste-

phen Alexander Ray, turned three on April

26, 2007. He is currently attending Ston-

eridge Children’s Montessori School in Bev-

erly and is loving it! We are expecting twins

(a boy and a girl) this summer. Life at the

Rays will be even more exciting shortly!”

Angela retired professionally in 2004, after

20 years in development at MIT, Harvard

and Pingree. She currently serves on Ston-

eridge’s Development Committee. Her hus-

band, Alan is currently Senior Vice Provost

at uNH.

There have been sightings of Patrick

Murray surfing in Maine and near his home

in Warwick, Rhode Island. When Patrick is

not surfing, he is busy working out of his in-

home recording studio.

1983CLASS AGENTS

Michelle Guzowski Litavis [email protected]


Tennille Bistrian Treadwell [email protected]

Anne Jones writes, “This has been a pretty

crazy year. My job at Georgetown is keeping

me pretty busy. I am now an Assistant Dean

as well as Director of MBA Career Manage-

ment for Georgetown. It has been a great

year for Georgetown; we’ve gone up in all the

major MBA rankings as well as sending a

team to the final four (the last time George-

town did that, we were freshmen in college,

boy do I feel old!). I ran the Washington D.C.

Marathon again this year, but this time it

was much more fun because I was joined by

Tennille Bistrian Treadwell. We had so much

fun, it’s becoming a bit of a regular thing.

We’ve now done a marathon, a half mara-

thon and a ten-miler. Thanks Tennille for

keeping me in shape and sane! Besides run-

ning, I’ve been reliving my Pursuit days by

rock climbing, hiking and telemark skiing.

I’m enjoying living in D.C. and welcome

Pingree folks in the area to get in touch.”

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1970 Ms. Betsy Works cooke, Ms. Jane Bolles Dan, Ms. Deborah epstein, Ms. sarah Fuller, Ms. Hallie Kaiser, Ms. Pamela Potter, Ms. Linda shepley, Ms. constance Jones telek, Ms. Jo-allison Valentine, Ms. ellu Virkkunen, Ms. Myra young 1971 Ms. clara arena, Ms. Jane chesney cornforth, Ms. sarah Davis, Ms. Lisa aronson newmann, Ms. Mary Rose etherington selman, Ms. elizabeth tindley, Ms. nancy Walker 1972 Ms. Dianne collatos, Ms. Marla ginsberg, Dr. anne griffin Mcsand 1973 Ms. suzy Keefe allen, Ms. susan Miller chase, Ms. sally southgate gordon, Ms. anne Howry, Ms. Megan e. Miller 1974 Ms. Fiona Brown, Mr. andrew H. cabot, Ms. Lizabeth stier May, Ms. Diane Parker Meredith, Ms. gail serafini Richmond 1975 Mr. Michael abbot, Dr. anthony allan, Mr. Michael Fusco, Ms. ellise garber, Ms. gillian Rome, Ms. Martha schleck 1976 Ms. Martha H. Brown, Mr. William B. Frothingham iii, Ms. Kimberly a. Keany, Ms. Johanna Mason, Mr. Robert M. nippe, Ms. Jane Banash sagerman, Ms. Linda J. snow 1977 Ms. arden Donovan, Ms. elizabeth o. Hall, Mr. christopher R. Hopkins, Ms. Leslie Wheeler 1978 Ms. susan a. Fennings, Mr. Richard gray, Ms. Maggie cotreau Harenberg, Ms. Hannah Bennett Harrington, Mr. Donald Mccaughan, Mr. Brian R. Walsh, Jr., Ms. Mary Weglarz, Ms. caroline Wilson 1979 Ms. angela gibbons, Mrs. suzanne Hovey, Ms. Maura a. Kehoe, Mr. stephen Leistinger


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Leigh Armstrong Hebard ’89 and 9 month old daughter, Kate, taken in March 2007.

Leigh Armstrong Hebard shares some

happy news, “I had my third baby last

spring. Katherine Claiborne Hebard was

born May 25, 2006. She joined big brothers

Nicholas (age 4) and Timothy (age 2). We all

live in Wellesley. I am staying home with

the children and my husband, Charlie,

works at Fidelity Investments.

Mary Cahill Farella ’89 with Husband Stéfane and their five children.

Mary Cahill Farella announces the birth

of her daughter, Celina Joy, born March 9,

2007, 7 pounds 4 ounces, 21 inches. Mary

lives in Framingham with her husband Sté-

fane and their five children.

Nick Robbins writes, “I fell out of a tree

2 years ago in New Zealand and suffered a

traumatic brain injury. Physically, I am im-

proving. Cognitively, I have a long way to go.

I am currently living with my parents. My

advice, stay out of trees! you can visit my

website: www.nicksrecovery.com.”

Kathryn MacLaughlin writes, “Hi – I am

still teaching math & physics in the Bronx. I

am also a judge for MIT’s $100k Business

Enterprise Competition – which is really

fun and interesting! See you soon!”

Carter Fenton is living in Denver. Last

year he started working at Morton Publish-

ing, a small, Denver-based college text pub-

lisher, to run their marketing department.

He was recently promoted to National Sales

Manager. The key fringe benefit is that he

commutes to work on his bike. Carter and

his wife, Deb, have two children, George, 7 is

really into sports, and Carter coaches his soc-

cer and lacrosse teams. Maxey turned 5 in

April and is becoming a very good gymnast.

The whole family skis as much as possible.

1990CLASS AGENTS

Jennifer Riley Desmarais [email protected]

Molly M. Northrup [email protected]

Jemma Tory 128 Blueberry Lane south Hamilton, Ma 01982 978 468-0672

Eric McNiff lives with his wife, Gail, and

their children, Jason (3) and Brooke (1). He

travels to Hong Kong, China for work.

1991CLASS AGENTS

Shannon Patti Yates [email protected]





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PLEASE SEND NEWS!

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Please consider becoming a Class Agent! Being a Class Agent is a great way to stay connected to Pin-gree and your classmates. Twice each year we ask you to collect news for the Bulletin. For more infor-mation, please contact Laurie Harding Polese ’84, Director of Alumni Relations 978 468-4415 x310 or [email protected].

Kyra Bartlett Frank sent in the following

message: “I just got the Pingree Bulletin and

noticed there wasn’t any news from our

class, so I thought I would write in. My hus-

band, Andrew, and I live in New Canaan,

Connecticut with our 3 children: daughter

Cameron (4); daughter Riley (2), and our

son, Will, born in September 2006. Shown

is a photo of them taken when Will was just

4 months old.”

Kyra Frank’s ’91 children: Riley, Will and Cameron.

Diana Benton, writes, “I am always curi-

ous to see what my fellow classmates of ’92

are up to and continually disappointed by

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that guy. Given that there are only a few of

us that like to speak about ourselves, I sug-

gest that you tell Tina and Marc what is go-

ing on with any other ’85 alums with whom

you are in touch (other than turning 40…

but then again, that may have spawned

some good parties?!?). I hope you are all well

(or at least have one hand working in order

to type a note). Cheers, Philip”

1986CLASS AGENTS

Leah Cataldo [email protected]

Julie Clifford Smail [email protected]

Gretchen Schubert Imbergamo [email protected]

Kristin Robbins shares, “I am currently in a

master’s program to be a nurse practitioner,

family medicine, but I am also working at

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in

the Neuro/Surgical ICu as an RN. So, the

eventual degree will be an MS, but I am cur-

rently practicing as an RN.”

Leslie Woodside writes, “I’ve been liv-

ing out in California since 1991, first in

Davis where I got my master’s degree in

creative writing, and then in the San Fran-

cisco Bay Area since ’93. My husband

Greg and I just had a baby boy named Per-

rin True, born April 12, 2007. It’s a joyful

time for us as we welcome this new little

being into our lives. I’m taking 5 months

of maternity leave from my job in health

care administration. I’d love to reconnect

with Pingree friends and teachers, many

of whom I regret losing touch with. My e-

mail address is [email protected].”

Leah Cataldo is the upper School Science

Department Head at Buckingham Browne &

Nichols School in Cambridge. She writes, “As

for me, life is busy with two young boys, but

I’m loving every minute of it!”

1987CLASS AGENTS

Patti Pruett [email protected]


Page Cogger Sostek [email protected]

Allison Reedy writes, “After Pingree I at-

tended Wellesley College where I majored

in French & Anthropology, (which I never

use!) and spent my junior year in Paris. Af-

ter college, I worked in Paris for a year and

then moved to D.C. where I lived for 10

years. In D.C. I also got my master’s in De-

mographics from Georgetown but never

used that either! I spent most of my career

at America Online which I really enjoyed. I

met my husband, Shane, in D.C. and con-

vinced him to move back to New England to

be near my family. We now live in North

Hampton, N.H. and have 2 little girls, Elise

(3 ½) and Adelle (1 ½) who keep us very busy.

They are a lot of fun and very sweet.”

Patti Pruett lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

She is the Southeast Franchise Director for

Sports Illustrated and SI.com.

1988CLASS AGENTS

Jennifer Huber Laugier [email protected]

Kerri Goddard Kinch [email protected]

Barrie Karlyn Silk writes, “I live in Newton,

MA with my husband Stephen and our

three kids: Brett (7), Blake (4) & Jessie (1 ½).

I am fortunate enough to see my sisters

Merry Karlyn Adner ’83 and Pam Karlyn Ma-

zow ’85 often. Together we enjoy our brood

of nine kids (all under the age of 11)!”

Barrie Karlyn Silk’s ’88 three children, Blake, Brett and Jessie.

Louise Cornetta will be back on the Pin-

gree campus this spring. She will be speak-

ing on Career Day May 18th and then joining

the seniors for lunch. Louise will be talking

about being the Program Director for ESPN

Radio as well as her freelance work for ESPN

The Magazine and ESPN.com, where she re-

cently did a “Day in the Life” photo diary of

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.

Kristen Levitsky Godkin welcomed sec-

ond daughter Katherine (Katy) Godkin in

January. Katy joins big sister Tally who is

two. Kristen, husband Collin, and daugh-

ters live in Hood River, OR.

Congrats also to Dana and Jon Leavitt

whose daughter Parker was born in April.

The Leavitt’s, new baby and older sister

Anna, 20 months, have recently moved to a

new home in Manchester.

1989CLASS AGENTS

Rosette Cataldo Jones [email protected]


Leigh Armstrong Hebard [email protected]

Carrie Sherman Egan has 2 children: Addie

(4) and Stuart (3). She is currently taking

care of them full time. Carrie is also very

involved with an early literacy non profit,

The Reading Tree.

Carrie Eagan’s ’89 children, Addie and Stuart.

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1980 Mr. David aulson, Ms. Viana Daly, Mr. Jose i. gilmartinez, Ms. Pamela Mori Holcombe, Ms. Jennifer Kline, Ms. allison c. Mitchell, Ms. Laura K. Morgan, Ms. cherie thibodeau Morin, Ms. tiffany Rockwell, Ms. Maryellen Rooney, Mr. christopher R. yukins 1981 Ms. sally Johnson Daly, Mr. Kevin M. Hanson, Mr. Daniel Kavanagh, Ms. susan Mccarthy Pinto, Ms. nancy schena, Mr. geoffrey seager 1982 Mr. Malcolm Harper, Mrs. anna thistle Brecher Miller, Mr. Mark Mitchell, Ms. Leslie teeling 1983 Ms. Lee goldsborough cramer, Mr. chris Hume, Ms. Jennifer L. Mccandless, Ms. elizabeth Duff scholder 1984 Dr. Matthew a. collins, Ms. Heidi goehring, Mr. erik Lufkin, Ms. Vanessa Reed 1985 Ms. Rebecca D. cox, Ms. Heidi M. grassley, Ms. elam Miriam Radebe, Ms. susan M. tierney, Mr. Matthew tinti 1986 Ms. Linda Furey, Ms. Heather L. Huston, Ms. susan Webster 1987 Mr. timothy K. Hollander, Jr., Ms. emily J. House, Ms. ann M. Macoul, Ms. Victoria s. Masotta, Mr. ian c. Rice, Mr. David W. sauer 1988 Mr. austin P. Manchester, Ms. Jennifer L. Moniz, Mr. Henry c. Mustin, Ms. Lisa M. Pantano, Mr. David c. Roselli, Mr. Peter L. Winnick 1989 Ms. Katrina V. Howard, Ms. andrea Moore ice, Ms. Merete thorsvik



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can now be found in stores throughout most

of the coastal resort areas of New England as

well as online at www.bunnyandchad.com.”

Becky is currently living in Miami Beach,

Florida.

Liza Lowell sent in news, “I am currently

living in New york City after two years in

London. I am employed at Hirschl and Adler

Galleries working in the European Depart-

ment.”

Megan Jeske O’Hara writes, “After grad-

uating from Syracuse university in 2001, I

moved to the Boston area and worked as a

social worker in a neurobehavioral facility. I

met my husband, Patrick, in 2001 and we

moved to Georgia in 2004 to be closer to his

family. I went on to get a second degree in

nursing in Georgia. I currently work as an

RN in an Atlantic area hospital. My husband

and I recently became the proud parents of a

beautiful baby girl, Lily Catherine. She was

born November 15, 2006.”

Megan Jeske O’Hara’s ’97 baby daughter, Lily Catherine O’Hara.

Molly Seamans reports, “I was in a rock

band for 3 years, but we recently disbanded.

See our legacy at www.TomThumbMusic.

com. I am currently enrolled in a graphic de-

sign program at MassArt, and working at

MIT. Looking forward to our 10th Re-

union!”

As you may have heard, Sarah Carpen-

ter, will be teaching at Pingree next year!

She writes, “I’ll be coming to Pingree from

Kimball union Academy to teach Spanish,

coach girls hockey & pursuit, and I’ll be liv-

ing on campus (in Paul Knight’s old place).

How exciting! Also, my women’s uSA Ice

Hockey team, the Ny Raiders came in 3rd at

the Senior B National Championships held

in San Jose, CA this past March. I was lucky

enough to hang out in San Francisco with

fellow Pingree Alumna, Laurie Koh while I

was there. She has a great apartment and

cooked up an awesome meal, everyone

should visit her while in San Fran!”

James Breed writes, “I married Colleen

Janet Keefe on January 14, 2006. We cele-

brated a happy first year of marriage this past

January and are expecting a son this coming

August. I work for Mass General Hospital as

an operations manager and have been with

the hospital since 2002. Outside of work I

serve as a deacon at Central Congregational

Church of Greater Lynn.”

Kate Chandler writes, “I am living in

Warren, Maine with my husband and two

daughters: Elsa (4) and Roza (9 months). I

have started a fiber arts company called El-

sa’s Love Patchwork Company. I have a new

website, you can check it out at www.el-

saslove.com.”

1998CLASS AGENTS

Laura Coltin [email protected]

Kara Tanzer [email protected]





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Kelli O’Hara ’98.

Kelli O’Hara is currently working as a report-

er at the NBC affiliate WECT in Wilming-

ton, North Carolina. Kelli began working

with WECT during the summer of 2006.

She has worked previously as an associate

producer/writer, and as a field reporter. Pri-

or to switching careers, Kelli was a history

teacher in Boston for a high school. There

she worked with “high-risk” teenagers for

more than a year. Kelli decided she wanted

to become a reporter after living and teach-

ing in Poland. Her most memorable experi-

ence was traveling into the Palestinian

Quarter in Jerusalem. Kelli holds an M.S. in

Broadcast Journalism from Boston univer-

sity and a B.A. in Political Science from

Mount Holyoke College.

Laura Coltin has accepted a federal judi-

cial clerkship with Judge Jaime Pieras in the

u.S. District Court in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She will be moving down to Old San Juan in

September and she encourages any Pingree

classmates visiting the area to give her a call.

the lack of good gossip in each alumni

newsletter, I will try to start a trend toward

juicier reading! Since graduation in 1992, I

pursued my opera career at Mills College

until 1994 when I was offered a fateful audi-

tion for Luciano Pavarotti who became a

mentor of sorts. As a result, I moved to New

york City and found an apartment, job and

voice teacher all in about 3 weeks. Going on

my 13th year in the Big Apple, much has

happened in the interim, but the highlights

have been my marriage last October to a

lovely Aussie scientist named Michael Par-

tridge (yes, we’ve all had a good giggle about

having a ‘Partridge Family’ one day) and a

recent offer to work at Opera Australia in

2008 — anybody down under these days?

Would love to hear from anyone whether in

New york or beyond. Meanwhile, unfortu-

nately I will not be able to attend the reunion

in May but hope to make it to our 20th!”

Christine Hirvonen Terry writes, “I am

an assistant professor of biology at Augusta

State university in Augusta, Georgia.”

Jessica Glovsky Bennett writes, “I am

living in New Hampshire and got married

last August in Boston. Kimberly Waite Dodd

was my matron of honor. I am still flying for

united Airlines and enjoying it. Sorry to

miss the reunion.”

1993CLASS AGENTS

Kristin Bell 115 cedar street Framingham, Ma 01702

Stacey Dalton Cook 870 salem street groveland, Ma 01834 781 334-2828

Jayne Seekins [email protected]

Samantha Drislane Markowski [email protected]

Jayne Seekins ’93 and her husband, Mike Lee.

Congratulations to Jayne Seekins and her

husband Mike Lee. They were married on

October 20, 2006, in Sanbornville, NH.

Jane writes, “In July we will be moving to

California. I will be continuing my fellow-

ship in pediatric radiology at Stanford while

Mike, an army major, goes to language

school in Monterey.”

Barbara Willcox DiLorenzo says, “I am

enjoying parenthood and juggling a web/

graphic design business from home. My

son, Rennie, is four years old and a com-

plete joy.”

Judd Berman married Cari MacGregor

this past October in New Hampshire.

Beth Moody Zschau and her husband

Doug are expecting their second child, a

boy, in late September. The newest addition

will join big sister Lily (3).

1994CLASS AGENTS

Rebecca Symmes Lee [email protected]

Marcel Faulring [email protected]

PLEASE SEND NEWS!

1995CLASS AGENTS

Allison DeNapoli Schill [email protected]

Michelle Marks Esaias [email protected]

Heather M. Fisher [email protected]

Elissa M. Torto [email protected]

PLEASE SEND NEWS!

Philadelphia dinner at McCormick & Schmidts. Seated: Shelley McCloy Vassallo ’76, Tim Davidson ’84, Samantha Drislane Markowski ’93. Standing: Laurie Harding Polese ’84, Judy Adamson ’67, Allison DeNapoli Schill ’95 and her husband Vaughn.

1996CLASS AGENTS

Kate Lockwood Bracken [email protected]

Christine McCarthy Lemos [email protected]

Laura Winthrop [email protected]

Congratulations to Bill ’95 and Christine Mc-

Carthy Lemos on the birth of their daughter

Caroline Isabelle Lemos, born on March

20th, 2007 (7 pounds 8 ounces 19.5 inches

long). Carrie, Mom and Dad are doing

great!

Caroline Isabelle Lemos, daughter of Bill ’95 and Chrissy ’96.

1997CLASS AGENTS

Charles E. Crosby “Chaz” [email protected]

Kasie L Jacobs [email protected]

Allison Charles Reisgo [email protected]

Pictured is one of Becky Ryan’s ’97 handbags.

Becky Ryan writes, “I am happy to announce

that my handbag line, BuNNy & CHAD,

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which means I work with all the sports

clubs in the area and the local City Council.

It’s a beautiful place and we live right near

the beach (about 50 meters away!) We love

it. I’m not sure when I’m heading back to

England, much to my parents distress!! I’m

still doing triathlon, as is Graham. We’re off

to Hawaii in October (Graham qualified to

race in both the Ironman and Xterra World

Championships) so that should be fun!”

Rachel Hoy is currently working in New

york City doing research to address lan-

guage disparities in healthcare. Rachel re-

ports, “In September, I’ll be going to Har-

vard’s School of Public Health for my mas-

ter’s in international health, and I was re-

cently engaged to Gabriel, who I met in the

Peace Corp in Cameroon!” Congratulations

Rachel!

Rachel Loverme writes, “I’m still living

in the South End and running my wedding

planning business with my friend Eliza.”

Lesley Borash shares the happy news

that Crissy O’Neil is engaged. Best wishes

Crissy!

Tamar Salter says, “Hi There! I have re-

cently taken a position at Boston Common

Magazine as the Events Marketing Manag-

er. I love the challenge and content of my

work. I am still living in Boston and enjoy-

ing the city. I’m looking forward to summer

travel and Jess Lockwood’s wedding! Hope

all of my classmates are doing well.”

Sarah Cavan says, “Hi everyone. I am

living in Boston and working as an Auction

Coordinator at Skinner. I love being in Bos-

ton and spending time with Sarah Curran,

Jess Lockwood and Tamar Salter.”

Dayv Mayer has moved from Colorado

to Del Mar, California where he is enjoying

the warm weather.

Heather Marrano writes, “After eight

years in southern Florida I am moving back

to the Boston area. I am going to continue

working for Kraft in their sales depart-

ment.”

Congratulations to Christina O’Neill!

She writes, “I got engaged to Jason Salvo of

Danvers and we are planning a September

2008 wedding on Lake Winnipesaukee in

New Hampshire. I also recently graduated

with a Global MBA from Suffolk university

and I am working at Keane in Charlestown

as a consultant.”

2000CLASS AGENTS

Amy E. Briggs [email protected]

Walter Mears [email protected]

Tina Wadhwa [email protected]

Ryan Nugent [email protected]

PLEASE SEND NEWS!

2001CLASS AGENT

Cara N. Angelopulos [email protected]

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Katy O’Hara is living in New york City and

works as a recruiter at Mackenzie and Com-

pany.

Sarah McGuire graduated from Welles-

ley College in 2005 and is currently work-

ing as a senior lab researcher for a pediatric

endocrinologist at Johns Hopkins Medical

Center in Baltimore, MD.

2002CLASS AGENTS

Zacharay B. Chase [email protected]

Justin J. Parker [email protected]

Elizabeth L. Reichert [email protected]

Jessica A. Seymour [email protected]

Geoff Jacoby writes, “First of all I am look-

ing forward to seeing everyone this May 5th

for Reunions! I graduated last spring from

Quinnipiac university with a BS in Market-

ing. I am a proud brother of Tau Kappa Ep-

silon. During my time at Quinnipiac some

of the activities I was involved in ranged

from raising over $10,000 for the Ronald

Reagan Alzheimer’s Association through

TKE’s ‘Mountain Walk,’ to helping the an-

nual Student Mock Car Crash, and The Ri-

cardo Petrillo Scholarship Fund, which is

the only national scholarship fund awarded

to incoming freshman of TKE for their tu-

ition. Currently, I am employed at Hy-Line

Cruises (since May of ’06) in Hyannis as a

crew member aboard the high speed ferries

to Nantucket and the Vineyard. I recently

passed the Coast Guard exam and became a

licensed Captain in which I hope to blend

my business education and maritime expe-

rience in the future.”

Sarah Buck is living in New york City

and is working in the Gasterology depart-

ment at the Nyu Medical Center.

Anne Whitaker is finishing up her mas-

ter’s in Writing at the National university of

Ireland, Galway. She writes, “It’s a program

in the heart of Western Ireland that focuses

around creative writing. There are thirteen

of us in the program. I finished my course

work so I will be doing some traveling and

will submit a portfolio of writing for com-

pletion of my degree in August.”

Vanessa Woodman is teaching English

in Mexico.

Danielle Harsip has been working for

the Sager Family Traveling Foundation

since last July. The Foundation focuses on

impacting and empowering leaders of all

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Kara Tanzer writes, “I am working at

Google in NyC as the Human Resources

Specialist for the East Coast offices. I am

traveling frequently to Google’s many loca-

tions which is a pretty nice perk (on top of

the free food and scooters to ride around the

offices). Drop a line if you live near a Google

office because chances are, I’ll be in your

neighborhood!”

Jim Walsh married Shelly in June of

2006. “Maybe you all met her at the 5th year

reunion. Josh Prudden, Sean Morgan, and

Mark Attia were all in my wedding party.

Anna Geraty, Amanda Weber, and Jaime

Schwartz were also in attendance — the

wedding was in Vermont.”

Nick Guild is working in Washington,

D.C. playing with Lego’s for a living (real es-

tate development) for Regency Centers.

“Getting hitched this spring, definitely a

lucky man.”

Josh Allen married Colleen in July of

2006 at the Pius V in Lynn and had their

reception at The Georgetown Club in

Georgetown, MA. Mr. Andrew Heywood

was the best man. They are living back in

Saugus, staying true to their roots. Colleen

is teaching first grade in Salem. Josh is play-

ing with a band called Bad Penguin. They

are going into the studio to record their first

album in May, so keep your eyes open for

the album next summer. “you can check

out some of our stuff at www.myspace.com/

badpenguinband.”

Meri Mooers is getting married Sep-

tember 30, 2007 in Kennebunkport, Maine.

She says, “I work as a paramedic for the

company my fiancé started, Northeast Re-

gional Ambulance. We live in Peabody, MA

with our three dogs and a cat.”

1999CLASS AGENTS

Kimberly A. Baker [email protected]

Heather Horne Fraelick [email protected]

Patrick R. Lee 187 strathmore Road Brighton, Ma 02135 617 733-7428

Jessica R. Lockwood [email protected]

Alicia A. Vitagliano [email protected]

Dan Donegan ’99 showed some of his art in the Pingree Gallery this past Spring. He is pictured here with some of his classmates.

Dan Donegan’s recent works were on dis-

play in the Pingree School Art Gallery from

April 2nd through May 11th. A reception

was held on April 22, 2007 and several

classmates attended to view his creations

and visit with Dan.

Jess Lockwood says, “Hi All! I am still

living in Boston and recently took a job as

the Associate Director of Development and

Alumni Relations at the Steppingstone

Foundation. I am looking forward to get-

ting married in August and just last month

was able to get away to New york with Sarah

Curran and Melissa Bilo. While there, we

were able to celebrate Melissa Bilo’s recent

engagement, Rachel Hoy’s acceptance into

graduate school, Sarah Curran’s new job,

and be entertained by Char Glessner’s sto-

ries of New york City and the toddlers she is

teaching.”

Lesley Borash writes, “After graduating

from Northeastern university, I worked as

an illustrator for O’Reilly Media for 2 years

and am currently working as a Media Pro-

ducer for Pearson Education. On February

14, 2007, I got engaged to Tom Keegan and

plan to get married next June. Pam Goldman

is my maid of honor.” Best wishes Lesley!

PJ Lee has been an Account Executive

for Merchant Warehouse in Downtown

Boston for a little over 2 years and he lives in

Brighton. PJ writes, “I occasionally run into

Erik Nelson who lives right down the street.

Erik works in Boston at a law firm and is

also the guitarist/lead singer of the Halfnel-

son’s. I have seen them live at a few small

clubs while they gear up for their Interna-

tional arena tour.”

Michael Cohen writes, “I’m in New

york, and started a theatre project with

friends that’s been running for almost 2

years! Also, I’m designing web sites and

writing music.”

Rachael Kaplan reports, “I am still liv-

ing in NyC but in Berlin at the moment--

trying to figure out a way to work and live

abroad. I am still at KPF (an architecture

firm in New york and London) and working

on projects mainly in Asia. Hope all are

well.”

Congratulations to Nikki Early on her

engagement! Nikki writes, “I just returned

from a vacation in Santorini, Greece where I

got engaged. The wedding will be in June

2008. I am currently living and working in

Boston and I just completed my master’s de-

gree in criminal justice at Suffolk universi-

ty. I still keep in close touch with Sophie

Smith and Tsering Norpa. Hope everyone

else is doing well!”

Sarah Curran writes, “I am still living in

Brookline up in Coolidge Corner with some

girlfriends. I left the hotel business to go

work in sales at EMC in January and I am

loving it so far. I make the long drive out to

Franklin everyday but living in Boston al-

lows for lots of time with the Pingree crew!

Hope everyone is well!”

Sophie Smith is still living in NyC. She

writes, “I am working in the music busi-

ness, doing PR for various bands at Big Has-

sle Media (where I’ve been for the past 5

years). I have been traveling as much as pos-

sible, for work and fun. I recently went on

tour with one of my clients, Metric, which

was exhausting but fun. I am heading down

to the Bonnaroo festival (which my compa-

ny heads up the press campaign for) in a

month, before taking a vacation in the South

of France.”

Ruth Grainger is currently living in New

Zealand. Ruth reports, “I moved to a place

called Mount Maunganui 7 months ago

with my boyfriend Graham and work for an

organization called Sport Bay of Plenty. I’m

their Sport Development Coordinator,

1990 Ms. Kristen K. Franklin, Mr. carl H. Lackey, Ms. andra e. Mccallum, Mr. Brantly Westfall 1991 Ms. anna Morrison Bissell, Ms. Heather e. Macarty, Ms. alicia Kramer Murphy, Mr. glenn F. Ritter, Mr. Lucas D. shelley 1992 Mrs. elizabeth Ring Beltran, Mr. spencer Bradford , Ms. sarah J. Ford, Mr. Davide gonzalez , Mr. Jim o’Hara, Ms. Jenna Petersiel, Ms. caroline smith simms, Mr. Randy Ward 1993 Ms. allison Hoyt, Mr. geoffrey t. t. Riquier, Ms. shelley M. smith 1994 Ms. alexandra M. corwin, Mr. Mark R. gustavson, Ms. cara D. o’Reilly, Mr. christopher Pollak, Mr. aaron M. Zachko 1995 Mr. Fabian g. Loschek 1997 Ms. erica Petersiel chamberlin, Mr. charles e. crosby, Ms. Jesse K. Marsters 1998 Ms. ann e. B. Matson


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To benefit the Pingree Scholarship FundMonday, September 24, 2007

Myopia Hunt ClubHamilton, MA

Sponorships available! For more information, please contact

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Keri Barrett ’03 celebrates with her Babson College Lacrosse team.

2004CLASS AGENTS

Morgan R.H. Baird [email protected]

Jacob J. Marvelley [email protected]

Elizabeth F. O’Hare [email protected]

Nicholas N. Pratt 26 e. Main street, Box W1028 norton, Ma 02766

Franz Schneider produced two short plays

for Curry College’s “New Plays Festival”

this past spring, Sanctions and Little Red

Riding the Subway. Franz is a junior with a

major in Communications. This was his

first year participating in Curry Theater.

His interests include theater and writing.

He is a leading writer in his Scriptwriting

course.

Nicholas Walton graduated magna cum

laude from Wheaton College, and received

top honors for an honors thesis focused on

the analysis of aviation security and the

Transportation Security Administration.

He also received the ‘College Leadership’

honor from the American Cancer Society-

New England Division for his work with the

organization over the last 4 years and in the

creation of the ‘Colleges Against Cancer’

program, a student-run outreach program

that focuses on cancer awareness and pre-

vention (and is now spread across over 350

campuses nationwide). Presently, he is

working for The Boston Company Asset

Management, LLC (a subsidiary of Mellon

Financial) in Boston as a portfolio assistant.

More specifically, he is working in institu-

tional asset management.

Adriana Petrillo is a staff intern to the

Finance Committee for the Romney for

President Campaign.

Matt Nelligan, a junior at Ithaca, scored

the 100th goal of his collegiate career in a

game against Hartwick. He is the 12th

Bomber to score 100 goals and now ranks

21st on Ithaca’s career scoring list with 128

points. Matt needs just one point to move

into the top 20 on the career scoring list. Go

Matt!

Matthew Soursourian is taking part in a

4,000 mile bike ride from Jacksonville, FL

to San Francisco, CA this summer to raise

public awareness and money for affordable

housing. The trip is called Bike & Build, and

Matt will be one of 30 adults to who will em-

bark on the two-month journey. On the trip,

they will meet with members of the com-

munities they stop in to talk about afford-

able housing, as well as, help to build afford-

able homes with local housing organiza-

tions like Rebuilding Together and Habitat

for Humanity. To learn more about the Bike

& Build program, please visit their website

at www.bikeandbuild.org.

2005CLASS AGENTS

Henrick F. Lampert [email protected]

Johnna E. Marcus [email protected]





Please consider joining Henrick and Johnna as a Class Agent! Being a Class Agent is a great way to stay connected to Pingree and your classmates. Twice each year we ask you to collect news for the Bulletin. For more information, please contact Laurie Harding Polese ’84, Director of Alumni Re-lations 978 468-4415 x310 or [email protected].

Erica Woodman is studying at St. Andrews

in Scotland this semester. She will now be a

true Highlander.

Courteney Riedell writes, “Wheaton is

amazing, I absolutely love it here. Although

I am excited for the summer, especially to

see everyone! I am hopefully going abroad

to Florence, Italy next spring, which will be

a blast.”

Dan Stewart writes, “I try to go surfing

as often as possible, but breaks between

classes and crew don’t always line up with

the swells. Spring rowing season is in full

swing. I am planning on taking a few math

and economics courses this summer, some-

where in Boston to help me get ahead of my

double major.”

Dan Stewart ’05 at a morning practice.

Elisa Maggio writes, “Bentley is great,

I’m staying really busy between a full sched-

ule and on-campus activities. I hold posi-

tions on Bentley’s Greek and Pan-Hellenic

Councils and am on the Executive Board of

my sorority Phi Sigma Sigma. Additionally,

I am our chapter’s fundraising chair. This

year we have raised a phenomenal and un-

precedented amount of money for various

philanthropic organizations including

R.E.S.P.O.N.D (a local battered women’s

shelter), St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The

Breast Cancer Association, The American

Kidney Fund, The American Cancer Soci-

ety, and The Carroll Center for the Blind in

Newton, MA. Our upcoming charitable en-

deavors include walking & running in both

Relay for Life on campus to raise money for

cancer research, as well as, VISION5K to

raise money for newly blinded adults and

their rehabilitation. We just completed our

first ever Charity Denim Fundraiser at

which we sold last season’s designer jeans

highly discounted to benefit The Carroll

Center. It was a great success!”

Ben Strauss writes, “I’m a lighting de-

sign major at uConn. I recently helped de-

sign Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s pro-

duction of Shakespeare in Hollywood, as

well as having done some work at the Shake-

speare Theatre of New Jersey. I will be work-

ing for Available Light this summer, an Ar-

chitectural Lighting Design firm based out

of Salem, MA.”

Caroline Kenerson writes, “I’m now

coaching middle school lacrosse at Newton

Country Day which is awesome — I’m go-

ing on a service/immersion trip to El Salva-

dor with a group from BC for 10 days in June

— after training since December, I ran the

Boston Marathon in April!!!”

Last spring, Evan Dec transferred from

Vassar College to Boston university’s Col-

lege of Communication to major in Journal-

ism. He has also been actively pursuing

film, producing several works and helping

kinds in some of the most populated, and in

some of the most remote, areas of the world.

In March, she went with the family and

their closest friends to Israel. The trip was

centered around the Bar Mitzvah of the

President of the Foundation’s son, which

carried the unique theme of “More Like

Neighbors, Less Like Enemies”. The trip be-

gan with three days in Tel Aviv/Jaffa and

continued with five days in Jerusalem. The

trip also included a day in the West Bank

where they visited a refugee camp, met with

the Palestinian women who work at the

women’s weaving cooperative that the Foun-

dation has continuously sponsored, and

spent the afternoon in Ramallah. The days

in Jerusalem included spending time in

East Jerusalem at the American Colony Ho-

tel, in Bethlehem, which is now an Arab

and Christian nieghborhood on the out-

skirts of Jerusalem, in Hebron where they

met with Israeli settlers, and of course, at

the Bar Mitzvah itself which was held in the

Old City on the south side of the Temple

Mount beneath Robinson’s Arch.

Abigail Baird writes, “I graduated from

Wellesley College in 2006 and am now a

medical student at yale university. I will be

working in a tissue engineering lab at yale

Medical School this summer.”

Kate Whitney reports, “I am currently

VP of my Dad’s company called Swing Rite.

Swing Rite is a golf training aid that my dad

bought 10 years ago. I am traveling a lot and

loving every minute of it. I’m in charge of

sales, account management, and customer

relations. I am also re-designing our web-

site. I just designed an ad that is currently in

the Improper Bostonian Magazine. I am

also producing radio ads and TV commer-

cials for Swing Rite…pretty exciting! On the

side, I am a sales representative for a wom-

en’s clothing line from Brazil called God-

desswear. I am enjoying the traveling that

comes along with my job. I’ve traveled to

NyC, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Florida and

Ocean City, Maryland since November. I

graduated from uNH in May 2006, magna

cum laude and a part of Golden Key Honor

Society and Phi Beta Kappa Academic Hon-

or Society.”

Sarah Reynolds is living in Boston and

teaching at the Montessori School on New-

bury Street.

Here is what Tom Papows has been up

to, in a nutshell: “Film School, Fire Fighter

School, Paramedic School, Sky Diving

School, Truck Driving School, was married,

then divorced, started a gallery, frequently

visit Scotland, and have started balding.”

Ben Abramson recently left a position at

the White House in D.C. as part of the Pres-

idential Advance Team. He will be proceed-

ing to Naval Officer Candidate School at the

Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.

upon graduating Ben will be commissioned

as a uS Naval Officer.

Kathleen Dyer graduated magna cum

laude from Boston College with a degree in

Political Science. She is currently working

at Rich May, PC, a mid-sized corporate law

firm in Boston and plans to attend law

school in the fall of 2008.

2003CLASS AGENTS

Keri A. Barrett [email protected]

J. Bradford Currier [email protected]

Kate L. Hoenigsberg [email protected]

Michael P. Meyer [email protected]

Holly O’Donohue has accepted a teaching

position at The Governors Academy (for-

mally, GDA). She will be living on campus,

teaching Math, coaching hockey and possi-

bly softball too. Although Holly will be

working at our rival school, she is returning

to Pingree this summer to continue her

work with the Prep@Pingree summer pro-

gram. Congratulations to you Holly!

Robbie Logan ’03 with Rachel Harmeling ’03 and Rachel Laaff ’06 are all smiles at Robbie’s Connecticut College lacrosse game at Bates College this spring.

Keri Barrett ’03 and her friends dance in their lab coat costumes.

Keri Barrett writes, “I had my last dance

show for Babson Dance Ensemble. Also, we

just won the NEWMAC lacrosse champion-

ship on Sunday. I am so proud to be captain

of a team that just made history for Babson

College. We are now headed to the NCAA’s

for division 3.”


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curate a screening series bringing French

art cinema to the campus. This summer,

Evan hopes to travel to Russia as part of a

journalism program operated by New york

university.

Dennis Fantone writes, “I have been

continuing with my pursuit of knowledge

in the field of Earth Atmosphere and Plan-

etary Sciences. It is quite exhilarating work

and I could not be more happy. Pending

funding approval, I will be working this

summer at MIT researching the timescales

of the Permian tertiary extinction and the

subsequent recovery of animal species

through u-Pb isotopic dating methods in

zircon. Socially, I am living life in the fast

lane, while continuing to keep ties with fel-

low Pingree alums.”

Kate Seymour is enjoying the long win-

ter weather in the mountains as the ski sea-

son still continues. Classes are going well,

and she keeps busy playing on the club

hockey and soccer teams. She is looking for-

ward to be studying abroad from July-No-

vember in Auckland, NZ.

Danny Hamel writes, “I transferred to

uNH, and am studying Environmental

Conservation Studies with a focus in Con-

servation Biology, and a minor in Wildlife

Management and Ecology. This summer I

am mapping invasive plant species at the

Boston Harbor Island National Park, and

am teaching wilderness skills for White

Pine Programs. I am enjoying life to its

fullest.”

Henrik Lampert took time off from

school this winter and spring to pursue

competitive skiing. He plans on returning

to school in Denver this summer. He will

begin majoring in Digital Media Studies

with focus on digital design, website cre-

ation, film editing and photography.

Congratulations to Alex Grant! Due to

his excellent academic record during his

first two years at Boston College, Alex will

be recognized on May 4, 2007 and receive

the Golden Key National Honor Society cer-

tificate. Golden Key is an international hon-

or society which recognizes sophomores

who are at the top of their class. Sophomore

recognition encourages students to contin-

ue their hard work to allow for official in-

duction into the society during their junior

year. Keep up the great work Alex!

Big news, Cal Siegel writes, “I miss JV

hockey.”

2006CLASS AGENTS

Sam Logan [email protected]

Jill Capucci [email protected] Andrew Vassallo [email protected]

PLEASE SEND NEWS!

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ProfileAfter earning his degree in dentistry,

Craig found himself again torn between two fields. So, he turned again to music. Craig started two bands; a rock and a show band called “Crossfire” and “Obsession,” respectively. Craig performed as both drummer and keyboardist. Simultane-ously, Craig went into dental practice full-time. So, he was balancing 4–5 gigs per week in the eve-nings with a full calendar of patients during the day and David was always in the back of his mind.

In 1993, Craig mar-ried wife, Libby, and by 1996, with the help of college friend Rich Mut-koski, Craig finished a version of the script. Hav-ing written the lyrics as well, Craig turned to composer Tim Murner in 1998 and 1999 for help with the score, and by March, 2001, Mutkoski worked with Craig to produce a pre-Broadway run of the show at Bos-ton's Cutler Majes-tic Theatre. The cast of seventy-five would perform a score that was orchestrated with styles ranging from pop to rap to gos-pel. After much publicity, including tele-vised news stories on Chronicle and The News with Bryant Gumble, expectations were high.

The reviews were good. The script got some accolades, but the music stole the show. Some reviewers likened the score to that of an Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice collaboration or Stephen Schwartz’s God-spell. Interest grew from people in New

york, and the musical looked Broadway bound. until, of course, that tragic day on September 11, 2001. Broadway came to a screeching halt. Investors wouldn’t take on new shows, and many productions suf-fered, including David.

But Craig refused to let his dream die. He took this challenge and turned it into an op-portunity to fine tune the script. It took almost three years, but he was able to slowly regenerate interest in the musical in both New york and Los Angeles. He took a more grass roots approach to the publicity this time around, and it finally paid off. In 2006, Michelle Holmes, of L.C.M. Pro-ductions, saw in David

the same potential au-diences and critics had seen five years earlier. A new adaptation of the script was developed and a five-day six-show reviv-al production was planned and set to open at Boston Center for the Arts Calder-wood Pavillion from May 9 – 13, 2007.

“This has been a labor of love, and I owe so much of

my success and persistence to my beauti-ful wife of fourteen years, Libby. Her sup-port has been unwavering and I thank her for her faith in me, and for her dedication as a mother to our two boys. She has been my champion both on and off the stage!” It has truly been a family affair. Craig’s children Alec (11) and Matthew (9) per-formed in the Boston production.

So, how has Craig managed to smooth-ly transition between two vastly different

occupations? “I think that Pingree’s seam-less blend of disciplines — art, science, math, English and sports - gave me the foundation I needed to bridge different ar-eas and professions. Sometimes schools pigeon-hole students, they throw them into one suit, whether it be the theatre person or the jock, and then they can’t di-versify. Pingree was just the opposite. you could try on any hat you liked, in fact you were encouraged to!”

Craig said that he feels his two paths - dentistry and theatre, have crossed in such a way that he has achieved a harmo-ny in his life. “Dentistry has taught me to be patient, and understand that peoples’ concerns or fears are real, and that they usually stem from a traumatic experience. It’s important to be aware of others and how your actions or responses can help or hurt a situation. Being involved in the arts, you are taught to delve into emotions that you might not normally explore and that may be uncomfortable. In this way, I have been exposed and vulnerable at times, and I think it helps me to relate on different levels.”

As far as any advice Craig has to share with current Pingree students, especially those who may be interested in a career in the arts, he has this to say, “Education is the utmost. Some actors can make it by not going through the education process, but the process helps people succeed. I’ve seen it. you have to also learn to be patient. Go into continuing programs even after college. Work on your art, and work on pa-tience. Prepare and believe in yourself, but learn from the process of being refused, because you will be at one point or anoth-er. If you can’t learn from that process, your journey will be long and hard. There is no textbook or manual. The lessons, good or bad, are what you make of them.”

Craig’s future plans include quality time with his family. “It has been so crazy the last few years that I just want to spend some time watching my boys develop. I al-ways dreamt of being a father, and it goes so fast, I feel like it will end if I blink my eyes. One of my favorite things is spend-ing summer days playing baseball with my boys. I’m hoping for a long, hot sum-mer!”

Craig also has plans to debut David at LA’s The Met Theatre in early Fall off ’07.

Craig has a dental practice in Revere, Massachusetts.

WHEN CR AIG COSTANzA ’76 RECALLS his days at Pingree he says “Former Art His-tory teacher Fellowes Davis was a huge influence on me. I would give him a hard time, and we’d go toe to toe sometimes, but he had me pegged from the begin-ning. I would tell him I wanted to be a dentist, and he would say to me, ‘No Craig, you want to have a career in the arts.’ Little did I know, we’d both be right!”

In a rather prophetic twist, after Pin-gree, Craig was torn between the two dif-ferent fields. So, he attended the Berklee College of Music to feed his love for mu-sic and the arts for a few years, and subse-quently wound up at Boston university to study dentistry as he had predicted back in high school.

While at Bu, Craig also got involved in the Catholic Services, spending time at the Newman House Chapel. Soon he was acting as director and performer for the Newman House Cantina Folk and Musical reviews for the university. Com-bining his love of music and his growing interest in the Catholic environment, Craig first became inspired to write a musical; thus David: the Musical was born! Why David? The biblical figure was King and ruler of Israel, and his story in-trigued Costanza. "David was not only a warrior, a king, and a poet, but he was also very musical. I thought, wow, that could really translate well onto the stage,” he said. The musical chronicles the adult life of David. It explores the tragic down-fall of the royal family, as well as David’s struggle to maintain power while fulfill-ing his family’s prophecy of building a temple for the people of Israel.

While still in its very early stages, Costanza put the writing of David on hold after earning his undergraduate de-gree from Bu’s College of Arts and Sci-ences. The year was 1983, and he was off to attend Bu’s Graduate School of Dental Medicine. But Craig never completely got David out of his head. “I remember sit-ting in the back of an oral surgery class, and instead of taking notes like I should have, I found myself furiously writing script lines,” he said. “This went on for a few months, but then I really did shelve the project in order to complete my grad-uate work.” Craig wouldn’t pick up the script again until the early 1990’s, when he and college buddy Rich Mutkoski re-connected in New England.

Alumni

WRITTEN BY SAMANTHA DRISLANE MARKOWSKI ’93

Craig Costanza ’76

300WinsAlan McCoy, the Pingree Highlanders’ head lacrosse coach since 1980 celebrated his 300th victory of his Pingree coaching career on May 23 with an 11–0 win against The Williams School from Connecticut. “It’s important for the school to celebrate, and I’m happy to be part of it for that reason. The overall record is just the end result of lacrosse played the right way,” said McCoy, This season’s Highlanders ended in the New England Championships with an overall record of 14–3.

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