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F O R M A NL E T T E R
80 YEARS OF INNOVATION
He was called a genius. Forman called him a Board Member.
WINTER 2012
The Forman Letter is a publication of the Advancement Office.
Helen Waldron Associate Head of School Alison Swain Director of Advancement
Nigel Daniel Alumni Relations/Director of Public Funding Susan Reis Director of Database Management and Technology
Design: Hammill Design Photographers: Allied Arts teacher Christopher Whittaker and Richard Schultz
F O R M A N L E T T E R
4 Deeper Learning 8 iPads and Apps
12 Light Bulb Moments 16 18 Athletic Programs
20 Tradition. Innovation24 Learning Inspired28 Giving31 Class Notes
The Forman School Board of Trustees
Laird Davis Washington, CT
Kenneth I. Deane '93New York, NY
Guy L. de Chazal P’12Brookville, NY
Margaret W. Field New Preston, CT
Louise Hoppe Finnerty P’11Vice PresidentRye, NY
Annette R. Jenner '87 Ph.D. Skaneateles, NY
Jeffrey L. Liddle P’13New York, NY
Frederick M. Lione Jr. P’91Norwalk, CT
Adam K. Man Head of SchoolLitchfield, CT
Robert D. Patch P’10Cos Cob, CT
Mary Q. Pedersen P’09Greenwich, CT
Peter L. Phillips ’65 PresidentCharlotte, VT
Peter S. Schay P’00Riverside, CT
Larry B. Scheinfeld P’09New York, NY
Thomas G. Sorell P’12Greenwich, CT
Tyler Stevens Wilton, CT
Scott M. Sutherland '69 Middlebury, CT
Wendy E. Waller ’65 Fort Lee, NJ
Trustees EmeritiDiane F. Kessenich P ’86Chairman Emeritus
John A. Meyers P ’84J. Seward Johnson ’49, P ’91 and J. Joyce Johnson P ’91
Monroe B. Scharff ’42, P ’69
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H E A D O F S C H O O L L E T T E R
Many of the brightest thinkers dur-
ing the past couple of centuries often
had horrible experiences in primary
or secondary school. The physicist Al-
bert Einstein, once a member of For-
man’s advisory board, was seen as an
academic failure. The inventor
Thomas Edison was considered
“dumb” by his teachers; he halted his
formal education at age twelve. The
entrepreneur Richard Branson struggled with dyslexia and
barely completed secondary school. We all probably have our
own family stories that resemble these more famous examples.
We know people who struggled through school and then pro-
ceeded to perform remarkably well in a wide variety of fields.
In my work I often encounter people who feel that they suc-
ceeded in spite of their education; they are individuals who
found high school often boring and, at times, very difficult and
unrewarding. As an educator, I find these stories painful to hear.
Watching students immersed in their learning is one of my
greatest joys. I love to watch intellectual development take hold
as children are locked in debate, arguing over events that hap-
pened hundreds of years ago; or when students email me late at
night because they have finally generated a big idea; or even just
when a student who, deeply interested in that day’s class discus-
sion, asks to borrow a reference book. Learning should be a posi-
tive experience. Even when the learning is
difficult or challenging, the sense of awe
and discovery we see on the faces of
young children when they enter first grade
should remain throughout their years as
students.
The tough reality is that for many stu-
dents, because they learn differently, school
becomes a chore at a very young age.
“Doing school” becomes similar to the
idea of “doing time” for prisoners. I talk with students who feel
this way on a regular basis as they come through our Admission
Office. These students have lost their self-confidence and cannot
mention a single academic class they enjoy. Something has sucked
the spirit out of them. On graduation day, however, four years
after meeting them in the Admission Office, the same students
standing in front of me have become completely new people.
They act as if they have the world on a string. They are confident,
happy, and proud. Perhaps they are even a little cocky and full of
themselves, but in expected ways that are common to teenagers.
At these moments, I am very grateful that Julie and John Forman
took such a big risk in 1930.
Approximately eighty years ago, the Formans took the daring
step of opening a school in Litchfield, Connecticut. Opening a
new school has always been a daunting task, but it was particu-
larly difficult during the Great Depression since most new
The author Beatrix Potter once boasted that she was glad she never attended school, as it
would have rubbed off some of her originality. Unfortunately, her perspective held true for
much of the schooling in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. To educate large populations
of students, teachers and politicians expected children to conform to rigid expectations and
routines. The child who did not easily bend to these conventions was seen as somehow less
capable or flawed in some way.
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schools do not survive past infancy. Amplifying the boldness of
their move, the Formans were determined to start a school for
bright boys—just boys then—who did not do well in a tradi-
tional academic setting. I am not sure what inspired the For-
mans to open a school with this particular mission, but I
imagine that they felt extraordinarily passionate about the need
for such an educational institution. No other schools could be
used as models, and, at that time, very little was known about
why intellectually capable students might struggle in school.
The Formans took on a challenge that few people talked about
and even fewer understood.
Despite the lack of knowledge about learning disabilities at
the time of the School’s founding, the Formans developed a
school that strove to meet the needs of students with these dif-
ferences. Many alumni from the earlier Forman years believe
that in today’s world someone would have identified them as
dyslexic or ADD. Many of them also credit the School for
their successful lives today. The School instilled a confident
sense that they were very capable learners. Though their time at
Forman might not have been easy, they perceive that their ef-
forts during those critical adolescent years set them up for pro-
ductivity and happiness later.
Even when the learning is difficult or challenging,
the sense of awe and discovery we see on the faces of
young children when they enter first grade should
remain throughout their years as students.
One of our oldest alumni describes himself as a “dumb
dumb.” His primary school teachers called him this, some of
his family members said this about him, and, most impor-
tantly, he had come to believe this about himself. Then he
came to Forman, and things changed dramatically. He gradu-
ated from Forman and matriculated at a college, an accom-
plishment few expected of him when he began at Forman.
Then, instead of following in the family business as expected,
he began his own business. Because of his goal to prove that
everyone had been wrong about his lack of ability, he purpose-
fully never traded on his family name. His business grew by
leaps and bounds; he became involved in a wide range of en-
deavors. He told me that if it were not for Forman, he would
still be a “dumb dumb.” Perhaps not in reality, but in the eyes
of everyone, including his own.
This magic has always been part of the brilliance of Forman.
This is the reason I believe the Formans took the leap and
opened their school in the midst of the Depression. Through its
program, Forman has helped students regain their confidence,
find joy in the learning experience, and see themselves as success-
ful. As the School has continued to evolve, we have become even
more intentional in developing the strengths of the LD student.
We have restructured our schedule, reframed our curriculum,
and refocused our instruction to concentrate on active engage-
ment and depth of understanding.
A typical twelfth grader might spend her instructional day
working on graphing skills through examining blood spatter charts
in Forensic Science, learning about archetypes through discussion
in her Mythology and Literature class, developing a deeper under-
standing of supply and demand through a group project in Eco-
nomics class, and working on a composition by Miles Davis in
Jazz Band. Our students are finding the joy in learning rekindled,
and enter college enthusiastic and prepared to succeed.
I deeply appreciate the bold experiment the Formans initi-
ated. Eighty years of innovation has inspired the continued
evolution of a Forman education!
Adam K. Man Head of School
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DeeperLearning.Students are more engaged.
They concentrate intensely on three or four subjects at a time.
They participate in a more active, hands-on classroom environment where LD students thrive.
Now with Forman classes seventy-five minutes long, deep learning becomes deeper learning.
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D E E P E R L E A R N I N G
The new seventy-five-minute block, coupled with new teach-
ing strategies, allows Forman teachers to spend more time on es-
sential content. This makes it possible for students to succeed in
a rigorous curriculum.
Every new innovation like this builds on Forman’s eighty-
year-old foundation of innovation.
This change came out of Forman’s Summer Professional De-
velopment Institute. The Institute brings together teachers who
are deepening their understanding of the teaching process with
leaders in the field of learning. Forman invited a national leader
in LD teaching strategies, Rosemary Tralli, Ph.D., from the Uni-
versity of Kansas, to the Forman campus. Jay McTighe, educator
and co-author of Understanding by Design, and George Mc-
Closkey, Ph.D., a top researcher on the academic impact of ex-
ecutive function, also presented. Dr. McCloskey is Director of
School Psychology Research at the Philadelphia College of Os-
teopathic Medicine.
The focus: how to make the most of the longer teaching pe-
riod. Over forty Forman faculty members attended along with
Head of School Adam Man and Associate Head of School
Helen Waldron.
Longer classes provide teachers and students with a break
from the lecture format, allowing time for hands-on activities
and group work.
Lessons are more accessible without weakening content. “The
experiential learning part of a longer class time is necessary—not
just for learning, but also for retention,” said Tralli. “Teachers use
creative strategies to tie new learning to previously learned lessons.”
Math teacher Justine Medic said that the revised schedule al-
lows students to connect with the material in a more meaningful
way. “Kids are looking at the clock less,” she said. “They are
more active. There are no breaks, but they’re engaged for sev-
enty-five minutes. It’s amazing.”
Math Chairman Chris Ford agreed: “I can break the time up
so students have a more dynamic and authentic experience. Stu-
dents have more time to work independently and see if they re-
ally understand the material.”
“When I saw the benefits for our students, I worked quickly to
incorporate this new schedule across the entire curriculum,” said
Adam Man. Helen Waldron added, “One of the primary reasons
for the new schedule was to prepare students to excel in college and
in leadership roles well beyond college.”
“Kids are looking at the clock less. They are more active. There are no breaks,
but they’re engaged for seventy-five minutes. It’s amazing.” Justine Medic, Math Teacher
What: Forman’s Summer Professional
Development Institute.
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Why: Incorporate groundbreaking LD methods
in our classrooms.
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How: Invite national experts on LD to campus
to work with faculty.
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Who: Rosemary Tralli, Ph.D., of University of Kansas;
Jay McTighe, educator and co-author of
Understanding by Design; George McCloskey, Ph.D.,
Director of School Psychology Research at the
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Results: The curriculum offers more engaged, more
active learning for stronger connections and greater
retention to ensure that students will excel in col-
lege and beyond as leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Chairman of the Science Department
Melissa Boyer works on a SMART
Board with Emmett White ’13.
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iPadsApps.&Lauren Morrow ’12 likes material presented step by step and through a SMART Board.
Organizing assignments is now easier for Rachel Hafer ’11.
Today’s technology offers LD students more support than ever before. Forman has a powerful combination:
the latest technology with the latest teaching techniques.
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What: iPads & LibGuides.
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Why: Special apps designed for LD students.
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How: iPads and new apps—just the beginning.
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Results: Teachers use iPads to determine how
they can best meet students’ needs. New apps
help with note-taking and organizing assignments.
Information is presented in a way that fits LD
students. iPads give students access to the
information they need anytime and anywhere.
I P A D S & A P P S
Apple iPads in the hands of students allow them to try a multi-
tude of new apps. They can also use those already available that
convert speech to text to help with note-taking and organization.
Teachers use the iPads to determine how they can best meet
students’ needs.
Library Director and Educational Technology Facilitator
Sara Kelley-Mudie sees firsthand how both iPad technology
and assistive technology offer new ways to provide information
to our students. “Many apps also have built-in features that di-
rectly address the needs of LD students,” she said.
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Apple Called
Harnessing the latest computer technology is a tradition at
Forman. In the 1980s, Apple referred questions on LD software
to the School’s faculty.
Later Forman introduced SMART Boards—interactive white-
boards that use touch detection for user input.
Eventually, Sara Kelley-Mudie and former teacher Maeve Ewing
created an I-Search Unit. This project put the student researcher at
the center of the process, asking students to think not just about
what they’re researching, but how and why they’re researching.
Students created a wiki page in order to share both their process
and the conclusions they drew from their research with a wider au-
dience. The program is designed to help students not only succeed
at Forman, but in college as well. This Forman program was con-
sidered so innovative that it won a statewide library award in 2010.
Forman has also partnered with website provider Whipple Hill
to create a portal to the School’s new website that allows parents to
check their child’s grades and daily progress.
Whipple Hill also built an organizational database for stu-
dents that helps them to organize their assignments, as organi-
zation is often difficult for LD students. “That’s been really
helpful because you look up your homework, see what blocks
your classes meet, and you never forget them,” said Rachel
Hafer ’11. “There’s a lot on the site that I use every day.”
The latest research and the latest technology offer the power
to produce countless moments when things begin to make
sense for students in ways they never experienced before.
A generous gift from The William Randolph Hearst Foundation launched the iPads Project and built critical infrastructure.
Student Lauren Morrow ’12 feels that these kinds of tools have made a big
impact in helping her to face her own learning challenges. “The SMART Boards
have been great because going step by step really helps, and the library
website means you don’t have to go through something like Google,” she said.
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Light BulbMoments.Deep into the Costa Rican rainforest, Josh Sacks ’10 had a light bulb moment.
Innovative programs developed on campus play an important role in the transformative
experience that is a Forman education. Faculty member Wendy Welshans established two
programs nearly two decades ago: the Rainforest Project and the Boatbuilding Project.
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What: Rainforest and Boatbuilding Project.
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Results: Students experience scientific research
in real conditions, work on a patent pending
project on spider silk, and imagine new uses. They
develop new problem-solving and organizational
skills through the tactile use of wood, and learn
to work as part of a team.
The Rainforest Project was inspired by environmental activist Chico Mendes’s work to
protect the South American rainforest in the 1980s and fueled by Wendy Welshans’ research
in climate change. Each year a team of students visit the Costa Rican rainforest to perform
research and experiments under conditions that could never be replicated in a classroom. Stu-
dents work in a real research facility in Rara Avis.
About twenty students and faculty members travel to Costa Rica during March break. Ini-
tially, the program focused on creating an inventory of potentially endangered species and
harvesting the venom from bullet ants for medical purposes.
L I G H T B U L B M O M E N T S
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Patent Pending
Currently this program focuses on harvesting spider silk, the
strongest natural fiber on Earth. Forman holds two patents on
this process. Spider silk’s potential uses include medical applica-
tions, but it’s already being used in bulletproof vests, where its
strength saves lives.
A consistent eye-opener for students in the Rainforest Project
is the long, slow trek deep into the jungle. It is at that moment
that students begin to realize just how intense an experience they
are about to have.
For Josh Sacks ’10 the project brought home realities:
“It’s so different there from what most of the known
world knows,” he said. “One of the biggest light bulb
moments for me was that I learned you don’t need your
cell phone and computer to live. I also learned there is
so much in the rainforest that is being destroyed. When
you’re there, you realize there is so little that hasn’t
been touched or taken over by humans.”
At the same time Wendy Welshans launched the Rainforest
Project, she began the Boatbuilding Project, which has pro-
vided invaluable experiential learning opportunities for dozens
of Forman students.
The Olson Outdoor Education Center, opened in 2006, pro-
vides space specifically designed for boatbuilding and woodworking.
“It builds the students’ confidence,” said Wendy Welshans.
“To take something from a pile of wood and watch it form into
a finished product is amazing. It happens every single time. The
moment we pull a boat from the form, students step back and
start taking pictures with their phones.”
Forman’s boatbuilders engage in numerous problem-solving
situations to craft a wooden boat. One of the earliest involves
laying the inner keel, a piece of wood 2” wide, !” deep, and 12’
long. What appears to be an insurmountable task is later trans-
formed to the possible.
“Part of what leads to those ’Aha’ moments is all the hard work
that goes into it,” Wendy Welshans said, adding that the tactile na-
ture of working with wood is a key component of the program.
Students who make a mistake cutting a piece, quickly recognize
their error and repeat the process until they get it right.
Forman continues to invent new programs, whether students
experience them right here on campus or deep in the rainforest.
In either place, Forman’s innovative teaching methods have the
power to transform students’ lives.
The Olson Outdoor Education Center was a gift from John Olson and Libby Olson in memory of their son Matthew E. Olson ’93.
Lawton Jeffords ’10 believes that he learned how to
make any project, even academic ones, go more
smoothly through his boatbuilding experience.
“Thinking of ways to improve our building system and
organizing things made everything better overall,” he
said. “It gave me another way to reflect on things and
come up with solutions.”
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18 AthleticPrograms.One of Forman’s strengths, in comparison to other LD schools, is its athletic program. Forman
offers eighteen athletic programs. So whether students want a competitive experience or just a
recreational one, they can find their athletic niche.
The Athletic Department applies principles from the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). This
nationally recognized program focuses on character development, player performance, and life
lessons through the participation in athletics. All coaches are certified by the PCA.
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John Forman found he was not alone in his fear of math. His passion was to create a
place where all students who learned differently could learn from the best. He was bold.
He opened a school during the Depression. He sought experts like Albert Einstein, who
joined Forman’s advisory board.
Forman’s story—and the story of every student—is a compelling one. We nurture the
passion, the innovation, and the tradition he began.
Tradition.Innovation.
“I had always been terrified of mathematics, and I found that mostof our students felt the same way.”
John Forman
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Timeline1930- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
John and Julie Forman establish theSchool with three boys on Prospect Streetin Litchfield, Connecticut.
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The Formans seek the latest research toaddress learning differences in their stu-dents. They turn to Dr. Samuel T. Orton,a pioneer in reading and co-creator of theOrton-Gillingham system of teachingprinciples and practices for remedialreading. He propels Forman into an eraof progressive education.
Dr. Albert Einstein shapes the School’sgroundbreaking curriculum when he joinsthe Academic Board of Advisors. Einsteinwarns Forman of “the dangers of destroyinginspired teaching with an impenetrableoverlap of over-factual information.”
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The Rockefeller Foundation awards For-man $50,000 for the development of aremedial reading program.
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The Formans purchase the Spring HillDay School campus and move the Schoolto Norfolk Road. They hire New YorkCity architect Eric Gugler to design anew campus like a “small village.”
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Forman School for Girls opens onProspect Street.
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Forman receives a Ford Foundation grantfor inflatable air structures—“bubbles”—which make all-weather sports possible ata fraction of the cost of conventionalstructures.
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Forman becomes a secondary school,grades nine through twelve. The boys’and girls’ schools merge.
InnovationH I G H L I G H T S
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Forman formalizes professional develop-ment with PROPEL, an annual profes-sional development series dedicated toteacher and parent education on learning.
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SMART Boards are introduced andApple Computer consults with Formanon the use of computers for LD learners.The Barnes Foundation awards Formana grant for the ropes course, beginningthe experiential education program, Project Challenge.
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Time magazine features Forman’s pro-gram in an article on dyslexia.
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Forman develops one of the first computer-aided writing courses in the country.
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Haggart Dining Hall is renovated andrenamed Johnson Art Center in honorof J. Seward Johnson, parent, TrusteeEmeritus, and alumnus ’49.
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The School began collaborating with researchers at The University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill Medical Centerand The Center for Research on Learn-ing, University of Kansas. A generousgift from Sidney Koch and SheilaNevins, matched by Time Warner,launches a two-year Teaching Symposium,which brings leading researchers in neuro-science and education to Forman.
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The School starts the Rainforest Project,a program dedicated to rainforest educa-tion through scientific research.
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Forman is granted a United Statespatent for a method of reinforcing afiber with spider silk.
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The Minnesota Inventors Congress hon-ors Forman with the “Friends of the En-vironment” award for an invention thathas “the greatest positive impact on theenvironment.”
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Forman is granted a United Statespatent for a farming technique for thegolden orb weaver spider.
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Winterim – a program of experientialeducation between Thanksgiving andChristmas – is introduced. Communityservice is required for graduation. ATransitions to College curriculum forjuniors and seniors is added.
Forman adopts classroom teachingstrategies from The Center for Researchon Learning, University of Kansas at thefirst Department Chair Institute.
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The use of iPads & apps for LD learners isadopted. A 75-minute modular block isinstituted for deeper learning.
The first Summer Professional Develop-ment Institute gathers teachers to learnfrom experts in the field of learning. Ex-perts include David Boulton, President ofLearning Stewards and Director of theChildren of the Code Project as seen onPBS, and Dr. Loring C. Brinckerhoff, Di-rector of the Office of Disability Policy atEducational Testing Service (ETS).
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A generous gift from Guy and Kitty deChazal allows Forman to collaboratewith award-winning researcher and au-thor of Spark, Dr. John Ratey, M.D., onhow aerobic exercise improves learning.
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LearningInspired.Winterim gives students a chance to explore a subject not taught in the tradi-
tional classroom.
Last year’s projects took jazz aficionados to Nashville, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame and Detroit’s Motown Museum. History buffs flew to ancient Rome and
Spain. Budding historians followed the story of National Treasure in Washington
D.C. Studies included the one-act play, American cuisine, physical training tech-
niques, computer applications and culture in the Berkshires. Forman’s students built
toys for needy children and taught Head Start pre-schoolers.
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E X P L O R E
For generations, students at Forman have participated in the Rainforest Project led by Wendy Welshans and the Sea Camp Proj-
ect led by Melissa Boyer. These projects serve as role models in experiential education. They give students intense and focused in-
terdisciplinary experiences in research, writing, and communications.
This year, the School will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Rainforest Project. The project has worked with Johns Hopkins
University, Mayo Clinic, The Royal Ontario Museum, University of Connecticut, and Arizona State University.
L E A R N I N G I N S P I R E D
In just three years
Winterim has
taken students to
nine countries.
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S T U D E N T S B U I L D A N E N V I R O N M E N TA L H U T
It’s an outdoor classroom where students study environmen-
tal science, geological history, and local fauna. It became a real-
ity over Winterim. Jake Horne, Admission Counselor,
provided the vision and Chris Ford, Chair of the Mathematics
Department, supervised students during the design and con-
struction stages. In the future, solar panels will power a battery
that provides LED lighting and plug-ins for laptops.
S O U T H A F R I C A & H O N G KO N G
This year’s Winterim gives students a chance to build a photography portfolio while on safari in South Africa. Another
program allows students the chance to live with host families in Hong Kong. Students will build an education portfolio
while working with LD students at local Harbour School and The Children’s Institute of Hong Kong. These are just two
of over a dozen innovative Winterim programs.
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Giving.Donations from two philanthropic Forman families have enabled the School to
purchase a two-family home and two smaller cottages in the center of Litchfield.
A gift from Désireé and Michael Jebsen (parents of Caspar Jebsen ’10) and a 2009 gift from
Larry and Jane Scheinfeld (parents of Philip Scheinfeld ’09) made the purchase possible.
Forman is grateful to the Jebsen and Scheinfeld families for their generosity. Their gifts
allow four more faculty families to enjoy beautiful homes within walking distance of our cam-
pus community.
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Copper Beech SocietyThe Copper Beech Bequest Society
was formed to give recognition to
those who have made provisions in
their wills to benefit The Forman
School. More than thirty devoted
friends of the School have made a
commitment to future generations
of Forman students through their
generous bequests. If you would
like more information about how
you can leave a lasting legacy, please
contact the Advancement Office at
860-567-6230.
“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill
Dear Friends,As I found myself preparing my estate, I recalled my carefree,
friend-filled days at Forman with teachers who guided us to do our
best, and I wanted to give something back. I returned to the School
in May to celebrate my fiftieth Reunion. Forman has grown tremen-
dously these past 50 years.
I was so impressed by the boatbuilding program that I have chosen
to support the Olson Outdoor Education Center, as I so enjoyed
sailing on Long Island Sound as a youth. You may wish to leave
funds to the School in general, or to a particular program, so that
future students will be able to create their own happy memories at
this very special school. To my teachers, Mr.
and Mrs. Forman, thank you and well done. I
appreciate the education I was given, and often
reflect on my four years at the School.
Brent Curtis ’61
Annapolis, Maryland
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Library Director and Educational
Technology Facilitator Sara Kelley-
Mudie presently serves as the Vice Presi-
dent and Conference Co-chair for the
Connecticut Association of School Li-
brarians (CASL). She was honored
twice this year: first, with the 2011
CASL Carlton W. H. Erickson Award
for auspicious beginning in media serv-
ices, and second, with the Emerging
Leader Award for 2011 from the Ameri-
can Library Association.
Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76 is
in his thirtieth year of service to
The Forman School. Recently, he and
Tammy Grella, Assistant Dean of Stu-
dents, became engaged.
Karen Cordova O’Connell rejoined
the Forman community this year in the
learning center as a learning specialist
and educational evaluator. Karen
worked at Forman in the early ’80s and
was one of the founders of The Woodhall
School in Bethlehem, CT. She returns to
her home state after many years in Indi-
ana, where she worked as a learning spe-
cialist and evaluator in both public
schools and private practice.
World Language Chair and Chace
houseparent Brooke Crossman and
her husband Donny welcomed a new
baby, Greyson Lee Crossman, on
September 5th.
Math teacher, Giles houseparent, and
coach Justine Odenwaelder married
Roberto Medic on August 7th. They
honeymooned in Germany.
Spanish teacher and Lewis houseparent
Cara Campo married Andrew DeCar-
low on August 5th in Medford, OR be-
fore honeymooning in Hawaii.
Learning specialist and coach Christin
LaBlond married Matt Bass on July 10th
in Bloomfield, CT. They honeymooned
in the Dominican Republic.
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42Monty Scharff moved to Exeter, NH,
where many members of his family at-
tended Phillips Exeter Academy. He
says, “It’s a beautiful area and feels a little
bit like England.” Monty recently
helped to publish a new book, The WarWe Knew: Riverwoods Remembers WorldWar II. The book includes stories from
the community of people who served on
the front lines or in supporting roles dur-
ing the war.
44Michael Bruce continues sailing,
swimming and enjoying life in Southern
California. “I have a 33-foot 1971
Ranger. For many years I owned and
skippered one of the last commercial
schooners that worked the North Sea
and the Baltic. It was always a dream of
mine, and for 15 years I plied the ports
of Denmark, Norway, Germany and all
the various countries that were part of
Northern Europe.”
48Maude Farrelly Jacopozzi and her
husband Raffaello live in Firenze, Italy,
where she enjoys the beautiful views and
the ease of public transportation.
54Joan Waxgiser Goodstein traveled
with three generations of the Goodstein
family in August of 2010 to Mammoth
Mountain, CA, to celebrate her daughter
Laurie’s 50th birthday.
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Joan is 3rd from right, Laurie is 2nd from
left in the front row).
Three classmates from the Class of 1960, JimWilmot, Judy Ackley Whitbeck and Ted Marksin Naples, Florida March 2011.
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63Nancy Shertz has been a registered
nurse for over 20 years, primarily focus-
ing on hospice care. She also volunteers
at a children’s hospital. Nancy remem-
bers her time at Forman as a great and re-
warding experience, and she is interested
in re-connecting with classmates. Please
contact her at nancy.shertz@gmail.com.
65Wendy Waller was presented with the
Humanitarian Award by the Diabetes
Research Institute during their Novem-
ber 3, 2011 Fall Into Fashion Luncheon
at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in
Great Neck, NY. Wendy has been stead-
fast in her commitment to support the
Institute as they seek a cure for diabetes.
70Debra Pardridge St. Jacques works
and judges Australian sheep dogs for obe-
dience, tracking, herding and agility. She
also spends time maple sugaring when
she is not working. Her husband Mark
is the manger of the Washington County
Fair in Greenwich, NY and the president
of their local fire department. Debra
lives at the foothills of the Adirondack
Mountains on 58 acres in Argyle, N.Y.
She would love to hear from friends and
may be reached on Facebook or through
her email address, beauwdbear@aol.com.
72David Swift reports, “In May of 2010,
I retired as a firefighter after 38 years on
the job. I spent a whole two days in re-
tirement and then began my new career
as a 911 dispatcher. It is different being
on the other side of the radio, but I am
enjoying myself.”
In October of 2010, the Class of ’72
held a small informal gathering in
Northwest Florida. There was much fun
and laughter between old friends.
73Michael Zoller is living in Ben-
tonville, AR, working in the home health
field and in the fine arts. He enjoys a
balance of care giving and painting. His
wife Janice is a Reading Recovery teacher.
Class of ’65 gathers at the home of Peter Phillips, President of the Forman Board of Trustees.
Left to right – Lee Blanchard, Pam ClementIanello, Mary Brooks, and Dave Swift at theirFlorida reunion.
Michael Zoller with the Bible he was givenby Julie Forman upon graduation
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76Duncan Creedon lives in Tampa, FL
with his wife of 27 years and his two
children, ages 15 and 23. His oldest is
currently attending the University of
South Florida, obtaining his Ph.D. Dun-
can loves seeing the photos of the new
generation of kids who love Forman.
Kendra Van Pelt works as an event
specialist and merchandiser for major
companies. She earned her Associate of
Arts Degree and Environmental Health
and Safety Degrees. She has one son,
Michael, who is now 20 years old.
79Philip Howard and his wife Barbie
transferred to Naples, Italy for their
“Twilight Tour,” which is their last com-
mand assignment prior to military retire-
ment. They will enjoy their time and
Europe, traveling as their jobs allow.
80Sue Giovan is a singer with a rock &
roll band and in her spare time enjoys
involvement in land development and
investment.
81Hilary Taylor reports that her busi-
ness, Merlin’s Silver Star, (www.mer-
linssilverstar.com) in Concord,
MA, continues to do well. “I moved to
an expanded studio last year, which has
been a HUGE boost to business. I create
silver jewelry, and people come into the
studio for workshops, birthday parties
and short, make- your-own-sessions. I
am finding it all very rewarding. Love
Facebook and being in touch with so
many alumni, see you at the reunion.”
85Jennie Alexandre Bono is enjoying
life in Brussels with her family and looks
forward to visiting Forman when they re-
turn to the States.
86Eric Abramson is happy to report that
he is working on his second feature-
length documentary, ScrambleVision, and
is deep into the editing process.
Henry Harris directs after-school pro-
grams for Casey Family Services in
Franklin, NH, serving as a family special-
ist for the organization as well. He con-
tinues to pursue his music, performing in
southern New Hampshire. His son Ellis
is five and his wife is the owner of a jew-
elry business, Teresa Harris Design.
Jennifer Eveleth Marecki married
David Lehman on August 21, 2010. She
owns and operates the HR Desk, a busi-
ness focused on fitting the personnel needs
of small to mid-sized businesses. Jen is a
graduate of the University of Connecticut
and brings over 15 years of experience to
her business. She keeps busy with her chil-
dren, Jack, 12 and Cassidy, 10.
87Holly Jones Weisenburger and her
family vacationed with Paul Dowd ’87
and his family in Nantucket last summer.
Jennie Bono’s ’85 children, picture shotin Germany, Katie (10) in rear, Danny (5)and Sophie (5) and Jack (3) in front.
Henry ’86, Ellis and Teresa Harris
Holly Jones Weisenburger ’87 (secondrow on left) and Paul Dowd ’87 (thirdrow) vacationing with their families inNantucket. Holly’s sons are in the frontrow, her husband Joseph–right, Paul’swife Alexis is in the center along withtheir two children.
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88Paul Morzella is a film director and
editor in California. He focuses on edit-
ing so that he can spend more time with
his two children, Roman, 7 and Oliver,
5. He is currently editing Paris Hilton’s
new show, The World According to Paris,for the Oxygen Network and working
with many other celebrities. He consid-
ers Forman “the best school in the world;
nothing can top it.” He credits Rick
Doyle as his mentor while at Forman.
89Simon Fielder and his wife Michelle
started a new company, Simon’s Organic
Solutions Pest Control. They are enjoy-
ing life in the Bahamas.
90Richard Couto founded the nonprofit
Animal Recovery Mission in Miami, FL.
The organization is dedicated to raising
awareness while fighting to stop illegal
horse slaughter; shut down any and all il-
legal slaughter farms, animal sacrifice
farms, and animal fighting farms; and
halt the round-ups of the American wild
mustangs. His work has been featured
on several television news stations, in-
cluding CNN.
Sara Lavery continues to act in both
television and the movies. She owns and
operates a busy pet-sitting business in
Connecticut, Paws and Claws,
www.pawsandclawspetsitting.com.
Patrick Noone is working the
AC/DC Black Ice tour and the final
round of U2’s, 360 Degrees world tour.
He is also working the halftime show for
the Super Bowl in Dallas, TX.
Luke MacDonald is finishing his de-
gree in radiography (see 1991 Notes).
91Amy Owen Stettner is a busy mom of
four children, enjoying life in her home
state of Colorado. She enjoyed visiting
with classmates at the reunion last spring.
Alison Gustin MacDonald works as a
critical care nurse, while her husband
Luke MacDonald ’90, completes his de-
gree in radiography. They both work at
hospitals near their home in Arizona,
while raising three, school-aged sons.
Aaron Scolnick has settled down in a
new home in Virginia Beach, close to the
ocean, with his wife Lauren and their
two sons Henry, 2 and Oliver, who just
turned one. Aaron is a buyer for Dollar
Tree Incorporated.
Sarah Lione Zarucha earned her MA
in elementary education at Cambridge
College in Springfield, MA and has
worked as both a teacher and administra-
tor. She presently oversees ten early
childhood classrooms at the Norwalk
Economic Opportunity Now (NEON)
child development center. She enjoys her
work with families who are economically
disadvantaged and children who need
extra attention. Sarah recently visited
Forman to consult with the IT depart-
ment, as she is working to upgrade tech-
nology at her school.
93Jason Byrne, a CalArts graduate, was
named one of the “25 New Faces of In-
dependent Film” in the Filmmaker maga-
zine for 2010. His film Scrap Vessel was
highlighted in the article. Jason works as
Stephen Bacharach ’91 Married his wifeJill in an October 20th ceremony.
Sara Lavery ’90 sits with two wolves.
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an audio-visual archivist for the United
Nations Criminal Tribunal in Rwanda.
Gilah Gersten is working as a dental
assistant in Bristol, CT.
94Marc Cocova is a Sergeant in his six-
teenth year with the US Marine Corps.
His unit is currently deployed in
Afghanistan on combat operations.
Liz Oneglia Gioia celebrates seven
years of marriage to her husband Joe and
is the proud mother of two sons,
Zachary, 5, and one-year-old Jackson.
Matthew Wallace ’94 and his wife
Tessie spent most of September in
Bologna, Italy, where he studied with
Pierluigi Prata, a third-generation black-
smith and maestro d’arte in his craft.
Matt learned old techniques for shaping
metal that is virtually extinct in America,
and did so using 90-year-old tools. His
wife organized the trip and was the trans-
lator, since Pierluigi does not speak Eng-
lish. Matt and Tessie hope to continue
traveling to Europe to study with addi-
tional artists in the future. You can follow
them and their business, Wallace Metal
Works, at www.Facebook.com/wal-
lacemetalworks.
Euan Gault completed a culinary cer-
tification program at the New Milford
Community Culinary Kitchen and is
working as a chef at The Landing Zone
in Burlington, CT, known for its au-
thentic Cajun-style foods, including al-
ligator tenders.
95Brent Cenac is a manager at Plains
Marketing, L.P. in Louisiana, a market-
ing management business. He has also
started a charter business.
96Jason Lawrence is the founder of
Youth Success, a program that brings life
coaching and communication skills to
children and families through sports. He
is also the Director of Corporate Devel-
opment for the Trusted Sports Founda-
tion. The Foundation’s mission is to
inspire children to thrive in life through
sports. Jason and his wife Rachel live
with their son Lucas Ross in Oregon.
Chris Corso works in real estate and is
living in Phoenix, AZ.
JodiMaria Crowe Rosa is part-owner
of The Best Foot Forward Project
(www.bestfootforward.us) a dance pro-
gram for at-risk children designed to
keep them off the streets. She lives in
Middletown, RI with her husband Chris
and their two daughters, Ava, 4 and
Aiden, 20 months.
Courtney Wyche married Jason Loev
on September 11, 2011 at Rodef Sholom
in Marin County, CA.
Nikki Kossowsky completed her cer-
tification as an art teacher in New York
State. She continues to teach computer
and digital photography at her school.
Josh Spar has been a gemologist for
Zale Corporation, the third largest manu-
facturing company in the US, since the age
of 21. When the economic slump hit,
Josh went back to school to earn a Bache-
lor of Arts degree in marketing and inter-
national business. He intends to pursue
his masters in clinical social work.
97Charles (Chad) Yelverton graduated
from Missouri State University in May
2011 with a MS degree in defense and
strategic studies. He is a Senior Consult-
ant with Booze Allen Hamilton, a lead-
ing provider of management and
technology consulting services to the US
government in the defense, intelligence,
and civil markets. He is working as a
government consultant. Prior to this,
Chad was considering a law degree and
in August of 2004, he earned a graduate
certificate in Paralegal Studies from
Marymount University.
Eric Gadsby is a Senior Computer and
Instrumentation Specialist at Goucher
College. He graduated from Goucher in
2002, and he just bought his first home in
Parkville, where he lives with his fiancé
Sarah and “my crazy but lovable Jack Rus-
sell terrier named Captain!”
Henry Temple and his wife Brooke
celebrated their first-year anniversary in
October. Henry graduated from Brevard
where he studied history and economics.
They recently moved to Wrightsville
Beach, NC, where Henry is working in
the oyster business and Brooke is an art
dealer. They enjoyed seeing Forman
friends at the spring reunion.
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99Brian Hastings is the new Dean of the
Upper School at The Wooster School in
Danbury, CT. He was married at Tan-
glewood on July 4th, and his wife
Heather is the librarian at the Marvel-
wood School.
Jonathan Hastings is the Athletic Di-
rector at St. Thomas Moore School in
New London, CT. He was married to
Erin Casey last summer.
Janina Reiner Silberstang and An-
thony Rosa ’02 are pursuing their
dreams in the arts world. She is active in
her musical theater career and, on the
side, works at a restaurant, Crabtree’s
Kittle House, in Chappaqua, NY. They
own a break dancing company called B-
Xtreme, and Anthony is one of the
dancers (www.b-xtreme.us). They have
been together for seven years and are
busy and very happy.
00Earl Lavagnino is an agricultural re-
searcher for Pioneer, a Dupont Company
in Iowa.
01Charlie Harper joined Inverness, an
investment banking firm, in 2010, and
works with the technology and media
team. He is responsible for providing
support to the senior partners and for
managing day-to-day projects and analy-
ses. Previously, Charlie worked in the in-
vestment banking division of CRT,
where he was an analyst in the technol-
ogy group. He holds a B.A. from the
University of Colorado.
02Geoff Dale is the owner of thriving
Dale Complete Landscaping in
Zephyrhills, FL. His company provides
property management and maintenance.
03Charlie Coppersmith spent the last
two years studying to become a certified
Level II Sommelier; he received his Level
II pin in June 2010 and is now registered
with the Court of Master Sommeliers in
France. He is the manager of restaurant
operations and Sommelier for Parcel
104, an award-winning restaurant in the
Santa Clara Marriott Hotel that sits in
the heart of Silicon Valley.
Ryan Johann attended Babson Col-
lege, where he graduated with a dual
concentration in finance and economics.
After graduating from Babson, Ryan
spent four years at Oppenheimer, an in-
vestment firm in New York, NY, where
he built and managed investment solu-
tions for state governments and institu-
tional clients. Ryan recently began a new
career at a high-risk insurance brokerage
in Hartford, CT.
04Olga French is a marketing executive
at the Bermuda Sun newspaper. She
joined the Sun after graduating from
Mount Allison University in New
Brunswick, Canada where she triple-mi-
nored in religion, geography and history.
In addition to her studies there, she com-
pleted two months in Zhejiang Univer-
sity in Shanghai, China, studying
Chinese history and learning Mandarin.
Olga was married to Stuart Kriendler on
May 21st. Classmate, Katie John at-
tended the wedding.
Katie John lives in Chicago and is in
her third year of teaching physical educa-
tion to K-8 students at a small Catholic
school in Wilmette. After school, she
coaches 7th grade volleyball and basket-
ball, assists with 8th grade basketball,
and in the spring she is the head coach
for a high school varsity girls’ water polo
team. She will go back to graduate school
to earn another teaching certificate and
onward from there to help students with
learning differences. She has fond memo-
ries of her Forman years and would like
to reconnect with classmates.
05Tim Denby graduated from Lynn
University with a communications de-
gree. He enjoys working for a private
company that contracts for the State De-
partment in Washington, D.C.
Mike Gluck graduated from Hofstra
in the spring of 2010 and went to work
as a District Representative for a US
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Congressman, representing parts of
NYC. In his work he oversaw con-
stituent casework involving veterans, mil-
itary affairs, hunger, poverty and housing
issues. He also acted as the congress-
man’s liaison to district neighborhoods.
He is presently preparing to take the
LSATs and pursue a degree in law.
Kyle Halloran graduated from Fair-
field University and is in his second year
teaching, coaching and house parenting
at Forman. He teaches writing and psy-
chology. Kyle is also a tri-athlete in his
spare time.
Pat Thornton works for a computer
firm that handles military and govern-
ment contracts. He lives in Virginia.
Danny McCarty graduated from Cen-
tral Connecticut State University with a
BA degree in physical education. He is
working in Litchfield public schools
presently.
06Luke Bornheimer is working at
Google as an apps product support spe-
cialist. He graduated from Bryant Uni-
versity, where he studied business
administration and finance. Luke lives
in San Francisco.
Ian Hayward returned from Iraq in
February after a year-long tour in Bagh-
dad with the III Armored Corps in sup-
port of the United States Forces, Iraq.
He spent his tour working for the senior
advisor to the Commanding General and
the Deputy Commanding General of
Operations. After a short leave he will
return to Ft. Hood for a deployment to
Afghanistan in 2012.
Lindsay Callahan graduated from
New England College with a degree in
communications.
07Shannon Hallenbeck graduated from
Mount Ida College in May with a BA in
English. He is an assistant teacher at a
Head Start program for NEON in Nor-
walk, CT. Shannon remembers his
friends and teachers at Forman and sends
his regards.
Will Port is presently serving in the
Marines Special Forces and was stationed
in Okinawa, Japan and then deployed in
mid-May to Afghanistan for a six-month
tour. He will complete his service in
May, 2012.
Jen Stein graduated summa cum laude
from Long Island University C.W. Post in
May and was inducted into the Phi Beta
Kappa Honor Society. She accepted a po-
sition teaching English in northern France.
08Annie Mete is in her senior year at
Curry College, where she is majoring in
communications and enjoying her col-
lege experience. Annie has served as a di-
rector in the promotions department at
Curry’s WMLN FM radio station. She
plans to work in event-planning after
graduation.
Gavin Emig is enjoying his new posi-
tion as a First Mate for Entertainment
Cruises on Lake Michigan.
Emma Roush studied abroad in Aus-
tralia last year. She has enjoyed Susque-
hanna University and loves her sorority,
Sigma Kappa.
Rachel Cunningham is majoring in
sports communication at Mitchell Col-
lege in New London, CT. She is intern-
ing at Radio Mitchell Online as a co-host
and stats provider and is a member of the
Mitchell women’s cross country team.
She also enjoys working for the Mitchell
College IT department.
09Heather Brown is working on her
teaching degree at Manhattanville Col-
lege in Purchase, NY.
Ian Stokes is majoring in history at
Montana State University and thriving.
He enjoys Montana fishing, big game
hunting and backcountry snowboarding.
Dayne Price ’10, left, poses with HarryTubman, School Chronicler, during a2010 visit to campus.
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1 1Michael Satalic enjoyed his summer
working for a child psychologist and he is
now attending Loras College in Iowa.
Drew Simmons is majoring in con-
struction management at Roger Williams
University in Bristol, RI.
Spencer Daniel has deferred his start
at Merrimack College to work at Holly-
wood Studios at Disney World in
Florida. He is having a wonderful expe-
rience and has learned a lot from his Dis-
ney experience.
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We are delighted to welcome the fol-
lowing babies into the world:
Paxton Richard Tarantino, born on
August 25th, to Rob Tarantino ’91 and
his wife Amy. Paxton joins siblings Kami
Ida, 5 and Boden, 2.
Benjamin Andrew Eisenberg, born on
November 29, 2010, to Brian Eisenberg
’92 and his wife Lauren. He joins sister
Lily, 4.
Audie Wright, born in February dur-
ing a Montana snowstorm, to Smith
Works Wright ’93 and her husband
Beau. She joins her big sister Eleanor.
Siena, born in April, to Jessica Davis
’99 and her husband Matt Raitz. They
live in Jacksonville, FL.
Jadyn Thomas Bozak-Flores, born on
July 14th, to Amber Bozak ’06 and
Oscar Flores.
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Former Faculty and Staff
Mr. Clifford Erikson
Ms. Ann Lagrange
Alumni
Philip S. Humphrey ’43
Watts S. Humphrey Jr. ’44
Cynthia Clark Parsons, ’44
Daphne Persse-Sealy Rose ’48
Richard E.Y. Alper ’51
Thomas M. Bennett III ’51
C. Howard Butler ’61
Christopher S. Cross ’63
Richard B. Light ’64
Peter Solomon ’65
Crispin H. Connery ’68
Leila Hull Cochran ’87
Gabriel W. Shanok ’91
Alison A. Demers ’98
Raymond C. Zaorski ’02
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Former Academic Dean, teacher and
Head of School’s wife Dorothy Louise
Peirce 75, of Peru, VT, died on February
28, 2011. Dorothy came to Forman with
her husband Richard, who served as
Headmaster, while she worked as Aca-
demic Dean, bringing experience from
her years at L’Ecole Internationale,
Geneva, Switzerland, Chadwick School in
Palos Verdes, CA and The Ethel Walker
School in Simsbury, CT. After Richard’s
death she served as Interim Head.
Dorothy moved to Scituate, MA in
1987, working with Head Peter Binelli
at Thayer Academy in Braintree. In
1988 she returned to Forman during
Headmaster Peter Henry’s tenure. Her
final years were spent in Dorset, VT at
the Long Trail School, serving under
founder and Head David Wilson, ulti-
mately retiring in Peru, VT.
In retirement, she and partner Peter
Henry watched over Burr and Burton
Academy in Manchester, VT, where
Peter's father was Headmaster for 26
years. Deeply committed to education
and to young people, Dorothy was also
an expert in curriculum development.
"Tireless and brilliant," she was loved
for her warmth, laughter, and notion of
service. Dorothy leaves an older brother
Stan Young, who lives in West Salem,
OH, and a younger brother Tom Young
and his wife Marie, who live in Ply-
mouth, MA.
Former Trustee Rudolph H. Deet-
jen Jr. died unexpectedly on August 29,
2011. He served as a Trustee from
1995-1997. He attended Princeton
University, but graduated with a Bache-
lor of Arts degree from the University of
Vermont, where he was a member of
Sigma Nu fraternity. He pursued educa-
tion administration at Columbia Uni-
versity Teachers College. After teaching,
he became Head of the Middle School
at Greenwich Country Day. He also
held headmaster positions at Brookside
School in Montclair, NJ and the Peck
School in Morristown, NJ. Defined by
his mantra "consideration of others," he
considered personal achievements as im-
portant as academic ones. He is sur-
vived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia,
and his two sons, Rudolph H. Deetjen
III and Clifford Deetjen.
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Marilyn Yates Ormiston '52(H) (954) 989-4663
Michael N. Cohen '54(H) (860) 242-2110
Richard P. Barker '56msb463@msn.com
Edward T. Marks '60Ted@AtwaterVineyards.com
George K. Allison '61gallison@knoxschool.org
Alfred C. Body Jr. '63skibumal@aol.com
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Jeffrey T. Whipple '65(H) (508) 627-6622
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Scott M. Sutherland '69jms208@aol.com
Susan Spadone Holmes '70(H) (203) 259-4964
Craig J. Hanson '71(H) (203) 639-1407
Andrew Krens Jr. '71drew_krens@yahoo.com
David E. Swift '72not_too@hotmail.com
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