HAVERFORDS C HO OL Today

Spring 2013

Minding Innovation

Leading revolutionary changes in secondary education

Front cover: VI Former Isaiah Jones uses a 3-D CAD drawing created in Google SketchUp from his preliminary concept sketches to print a prototype of a dual purpose chair he designed. An innovative contemporary production method, designers use 3-D printing for rapid prototyping of three-dimensional ideas. These prototypes are used for inspection and reference to make final adjustments before constructing full-size designs. Jones’s project is part of his independent study course in industrial design with US art teacher Greg Ressler as his mentor. Jones intends to pursue his passion for art and design in college. He has been accepted to a variety of art and design schools where he plans to major in industrial design. Photo by Dawn Blake and Tim Stay.

Inside front cover: Every year, Lower School science teacher Bill Palmer sets up a large planetarium in the Multipurpose Room that he uses with junior kindergarten through third-grade boys in their study of Space. He uses a model to explain the Earth’s orbit around the sun, shows the constellations and their rotation, and shares myths/stories about the stars. Photo by Dawn Blake.

Back cover: Students, faculty/staff, and parents have been making ceramic bowls in preparation for the Empty Bowls Supper April 14, from 5-7 p.m., a joint project between The Agnes Irwin School and Haverford School communities led by the Student Service boards. The event, held this year at Haverford, is designed to raise awareness and funds to support those organizations that work to address the challenges of hunger in the greater Philadelphia region. Photo by Dawn Blake.

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featuresThe new Haverford School “H” 27 Minding Innovation 28 By Tim Stay

spotlightsMLK Day 6NAIS People of Color Conference By Mark Fifer 12 Upper School musical “Pippin” 18Faculty Spotlight: Kerry Kettering-Goens 21

departmentsCalendar 3From the Headmaster 4Around the Quad 6Athletics 22Parents 37Alumni 39Class Notes 44Milestones & In Memoriam 65Alumni Profiles 66 From the Archive 68

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Spring is here at Haverford, and campus is buzzing with energy. The School calendar is filled with an exciting array of arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include the outstanding Upper School musical “Pippin,” and student successes in the DECA competition for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, and in VEX robotics. Haverford’s VEX Team 169B was crowned the 2013 Pennsylvania State Champions in February, and in March, the School hosted the “Haverford Stampede,” the largest VEX robotics tournament in Pennsylvania. The event filled the Field House and featured 86 teams from 25 schools who traveled from several mid-Atlantic states and Canada. Haverford has qualified six Upper School and three Middle School teams, the most from any one school, ever, to compete at the World Championships in Anaheim, Calif., in April. Go Fords! Also in this issue, we recap the many great visiting speakers, share winter athletics highlights, and introduce the School’s new beveled “H” logo. Also not to be missed is a spotlight on Middle School language teacher Kerry Kettering-Goens and a review of the 11th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction.

board of trustees, 2012-13Mr. John F. Stoviak ’69, ChairmanMr. Richard W. Graham II ’52, Co-Vice ChairmanMr. William C. Yoh ’89, P’18, ’24, Co-Vice ChairmanMr. David B. Ford Jr. ’93, P’24, TreasurerMr. Robert C. Clothier III, Esq. ’79, P’17, SecretaryMrs. Elizabeth M. Anderson P’14Mr. Kenneth L. Brier ’68, P’09Dr. Joseph T. Cox, HeadmasterDr. John A. DeFlaminisMr. Randall T. Drain Jr. ’01Mr. Richard J. Green ’69, P’13Mr. Robert T. Hastings ’86, P’23Mrs. Kim Keszeli P’15, ’23Mr. Michael S. Lewis ’99Mr. John J. Lynch P’10, ’12Mr. David J. Martinelli ’79, P’16, ’17Mr. George C. McFarland Jr. ’77, P’12Dr. Richard MelvoinMrs. Sharon Merhige P’16, ’18Ms. Leslie Muhlfelder Freemann P’16Mr. Albert C. Oehrle ’58Mrs. Jennifer N. Pechet P’15, ’17Mrs. Amy Petersen P’15Mrs. Caroline Rogers P’06, ’08Mr. Peter Rohr P’12, ’13, ’15Mr. Vincent A. Rossi P’14, ’15Mr. Kenneth W. Schwenke P’07, ’10, ’12Mr. Mark D. Turner P’13, ’15Mr. John C. Wilkins ’95Mr. Carter D. Williams ’86, P’17Mr. Thomas L. Williams P’17

managing editor Tim Stay | editor Dawn Blake | class notes editor Deva Yeatman alumni editor Andrew Bailey ’02 | designers Tara Hammond and Tim Stayphotographers Dawn Blake, Matias Capizzano, Bill Gallo, AIS senior Molly Shields, Jordan Hayman, Lisa Martin, Jim Roese, Tim Stay, Linda Walters, George Wood ’75 printer Pemcor, LLC., Lancaster, Pa.

special thanks Thank you to everyone who contributed to this magazine. Special thanks to Andrew Bailey ’02, Kevin Burke ’78, Charlie Brown, Megan Connolly, Tashia Conrad, Dr. Joe Cox, Mark Fifer, Chris Fox, George Hermann ’76, Kim Keszeli, Kerry Kettering-Goens, Marion Jacob, Cheryl Joloza, Disty Lengel, Jini Loos, Lisa Martin, Brian McBride ’82, Sandy Mercer, Candy Montgomery, VI Former Keenan Mosimann, Karen Mosimann P’13, Julie Pizzutillo, Andrew Poolman, Greg Ressler, Nick Romero, Joe Scornavacchi, Cindy Shaw, Jon Stephanik, Joe Sweeney, Marie Sweeney, Kate Thorburn, and George Wood ’75.

headmaster Joseph T. Cox, Ph. D.; assistant headmaster Mark Thorburn; associate headmaster Brian McBride ’82; chief financial officer David S. Gold; director of development Charles D. Brown; dir. of marketing and communications Tim Stay; associate dir. of communications Dawn Blake; assoc dir. of electronic communications Deva Yeatman; associate dir. of marketing Jon Stephanik; associate dir. of communications Tara Hammond

editorial office Wilson Hall Room 005, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041contact Tim Stay, Director of Marketing and Communications; 484-417-2763; tstay@haverford.org

Haverford School Today is published for alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of The Haverford School. Nonprofit postage paid at Wayne, Pa., and additional mailing offices. Please send address changes to Disty Lengel by email at dlengel@haverford.org, or by mail to 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041. If you wish to reprint any portion of Haverford School Today’s contents, please request permission in advance. Copyright © 2013 The Haverford School (all rights reserved).

Innovative minds Our feature article in this issue of HST explores “innovation.” Innovation is a popular buzzword these days; we hear it in the news, in business circles, and increasingly with respect to education. In our feature, we attempt to define what innovation is, what it means, and illustrate some of the ways that we are approaching and embracing it in the Haverford educational experience. The School’s creation of a Director of Innovation position illustrates our strong belief that focused attention in this area is a strategic imperative. Headmaster Joe Cox believes that the future of our instruction will depend in large part on the choices and recommendations of Joe Sweeney, our first innovation director. Sweeney is charged with identifying value-added changes to existing internal processes to result in improved teaching and learning experiences for every boy. It is also critical to anticipate what is coming next in the realm of pedagogy to help Haverford stay ahead of the curve and maintain its position as a leader in independent education. It is no small task. Speaking of Dr. Cox, I hope you enjoyed last issue’s feature story written by James Zug ’87. Indeed, it is Cox’s leadership, dedication, and persistence

that have raised the bar in myriad ways at Haverford. He has made possible a shared vision and framework for success that has put Haverford in a position of strength and leadership, not only among local peer schools and national premier boys’ schools, but among independent schools worldwide. We hope you will join us for our “Joe”vial celebration on May 10 (see the inside back cover of this magazine for more details). It promises to be a wonderful time for all who attend! Looking ahead, we invite you to cheer on the Fords at the many spirited spring athletic contests on campus and beyond. Alumni are reminded of Alumni Weekend and the 3rd Annual Arts Festival taking place, May 2-4; please come enjoy the fine artwork on display and share your colorful stories and memories with us! Learn more and RSVP online at Haverford.org/alumniweekend. Lastly, Commencement is just around the corner on June 7, and we look forward to adding a new class of young men to The Haverford School alumni ranks! As always, we also welcome your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and stories.

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May (con’t) LSSpringConcert Location: Centennial Hall Time: 7-9 p.m. LSGrandparents’Day Location: Centennial Hall and Lower School Time: 9-10:30 a.m.

MSPhilipBishopDay Location: Campus-wide

JoeCoxCelebration Community Tribute Location: Centennial Hall Time: 6 p.m. Cocktail reception and dancing (adults only) Location: Field House Hall Time: 7 p.m. LSPhilipBishopDay Location: Sabol Field Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. NoClasses–MemorialDay

5thGradeMother&Son Luncheon Location: Dining Hall Time: 12:30- 2:30 p.m.

June LSClosing Location: Centennial Hall Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

MSClosing Location: Centennial Hall Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Honors’Day Location: Centennial Hall Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Commencement Location: Field House Time: 2 p.m.

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April EmptyBowls Location: Durham Community Room Time: 5-6 p.m.

ConservatoryRecital Location: Centennial Hall Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m. MS&USSpringConcert Location: Centennial Hall Time: 7:30-9 p.m. HSPAAnnualLuncheon Location: Philadelphia Country Club Time: 10 a.m.

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May HSPAGardenFaire Location: Maintenance Shed area Time: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ArtsFestival2013:ArtExhibition OpeningReception Location: Durham Community Room Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

ArtsFestival2013: Musical&TheaterShowcase Location: Ball Auditorium Time: 7-8 p.m.

AlumniWeekend& ArtsFestival2013 Location: Campus-wide

ArtsFestival2013: MSPlaywrightsinProgress Location: Ball Auditorium Time: 7-9 p.m.

ConservatoryRecital Location: Centennial Hall Time: 1:30-2:45 p.m.

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Although we have increased our debt, the Board Investment Committee has our endowment above 2008 levels, and our enrollment is strong in quantity and quality, albeit supported to a greater degree than pre-2008 by financial aid. We have not cut programs, and in fact have embraced strategic global and leadership initiatives that will strengthen brand and enhance our ability to better accomplish our mission of “Preparing Boys for Life.” We hope our commitment to innovation will continue to make us the top choice in local independent school education and perhaps help us defray costs. When he spoke during a Haverford School sponsored college counselor conference, Lafayette College President Dan Weiss argued that in the face of the “new normal” schools had to get better at what they do best. At the NAIS national conference this year, President Pat Basset challenged school leaders to “think big” and give up “thinking conventionally.” Pat told the gathered Heads of Independent Schools to be creative, be relentless in our focus on value, embrace big educational ideas, message the value of our schools, and to constantly experiment. Although we have had our fair share of paralysis by analysis, my experience during the last 15 years has been with a Board of Trustees that wasn’t afraid to think big and embrace change. We wouldn’t be where we are now if we had approached our problem solving in any other way, and the recent parent, student, and employee surveys by Lookout Management validate the changes we made. Our parents tied the highest score for parent satisfaction achieved among all schools ever surveyed, and our students set a new all-time satisfaction record. Our employee satisfaction was above average, but not at the record heights of the parents and students; however, in the past 12 years of surveys, Haverford has seen consistent improvement in all areas of school culture. Our greatest strength remains our academic program, which remains our highest score despite spectacular growth in the social and moral dimensions of the School. These impressive survey results reflect our traditional focus on academics and validate the changes we made in the past 15 years.

Sixteen years ago, Jim Wickenden, the former Dean of Admissions at Princeton, a wise and close friend, and the man who did the search that made me Headmaster of Haverford, gave me a copy of John Kotter’s Leading Change along with the counsel that my success as a school head depended on my abilities in this area. Change is a scary word, especially in schools. It means risk. As James Baldwin explained, “Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one identity, the end of safety.” Change is threatening. Robert Kennedy told us, “Great change dominates the world, and unless we move with change we will become its victims.” Kotter’s book and Jim’s wise counsel argued that change was necessary in every institution and especially in schools, but, if done correctly, with respect for the traditions that are part of the fabric of an institution, change will make an organization stronger. Henry George’s admonition that, “Great changes can best be brought about under old forms” has proven true during my experience at The Haverford School. This issue of Haverford School Today is dedicated to innovation, a less threatening word for change. Innovation comes from the Latin innovare, to renew. As Haverford’s new Director of Innovation, Joe Sweeney, points out, “Innovation means using something that already exists in a new way.” Joe Sweeney is our designated change agent, and it is my hope that as the Director of Innovation at Haverford, Joe will have the enthusiastic cooperation of every member of our community in identifying value adding changes to existing processes that will ultimately improve the learning experience for every student. We are building on what we are already doing well. We are building on the bedrock educational traditions that are The Haverford School, but we are moving to a world of learning where every boy will have the opportunity learn at his pace and up to his potential. The new Upper School is a combination of a renovated century-old main building and a state-of-the-art library and modern classroom and science building. It is a physical representation of the best of the old and the new that is The Haverford School and symbolizes innovation in the best sense of the word. Innovation is a hot topic in today’s academic and business worlds, especially in the aftershock of the 2008 economic crisis. The term “new normal” is used more and more in colleges and independent schools to describe an economy where many endowments are below pre-2008 highs, tuitions will not rise beyond rates of inflation, and the future of education will survive only with major infusions of need-based financial aid. The economic landscape for schools is significantly changed; however, given this dismal environment, Haverford is in pretty good shape.

Embracing ChangeBy Joseph T. Cox, Ph.D.

FROM THE HEADMASTER

“[This]hasbeenthemostimportanttimeinmylife,themostchallenging,andthemostrewarding.Mylifehasbeenblessedbyeveryoneofyou.Thankyou!”

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An important inflection point in my experience at Haverford was a conscious decision by the Board of Trustees to agree to change the School’s conventional college preparatory focus to “Preparing Boys for Life.” It is a vision that embraces so many more dimensions of a boy’s potential and allows us to focus on building leaders of character who will succeed in college and beyond. The Board gave us permission to pursue programs that resulted in our vibrant service learning curriculum and the multilevel character development initiatives, the most successful of which is the student-run Honor Code. Another important inflection point was at one of the monthly planning meetings I held at my house for the Form that ultimately initiated the Honor Code. A young man asked if teachers would have to live by the virtues the students would embrace, and I said yes, this would be a community document. The students had placed “respect” at the top of those virtues they felt most important to their community, and the student then asked, “Does this mean a teacher will have to respect me even if I am not one of the smartest students?” It was a powerful statement, and today I can vouch for every teacher respecting every student, no matter what that student’s academic potential. The results of the parent and student survey reflect a learning environment where every boy is known and loved. That has been perhaps the most powerful innovation in my tenure at Haverford. An emphasis on academics and the special relationship between Haverford teachers and the boys they teach is

fundamental to the history of the School. We have built on those strong traditions. Lafayette President Dan Weiss warned that we should not let technology change those things we do well and the marketplace is clamoring for. Let technology help us teach collaborative learning better. Let technology enhance, not replace, our enduring values as an educational institution. Pat Bassett said that our most important data point is our graduates’ college success measured in graduation rates. The latest studies show that independent schools beat the public schools, even the very best public schools, by a mile in college persistence. Haverford has a tradition of delivering on trajectory; our graduates excel in the very best colleges and universities; they always have and with innovative thinking and teaching, they always will. The successful schools of the future will be able to customize their programs and will deliver high impact learning that will distinguish them from the pack. Schools that make it will be ferociously student centered, and will have the data to support their claims of success. Key to success is maintaining a commitment to an engaged and excellent faculty, and the kinds of applied learning opportunities and experiences that service learning and global education offer. No institution is going to survive without the support and commitment of a strong alumni base. No institution will survive without real and measured and celebrated outcomes. For Haverford, measure will be frequently validated assessment, real proof of student learning. We need to focus on what we do best, make those things clear in everything we do, and share the results of thoughtful innovation. Haverford is at a point of transition. I embrace that change with enthusiasm. I believe my replacement, John Nagl, will bring to his job as Headmaster new ideas, an ability to inspire, a commitment to hard work, and a deep sense of servant leadership. John’s record is one of innovative thinking and implementing change that saved lives and garnered success when things had gone about as bad as they could go for our country at war. Haverford will benefit from John turning his tremendous talents to education. I have supreme confidence in his ability to lead Haverford to new heights of success and turning the “new normal” to our advantage. I know from experience, our Board of Trustees will support him in doing what is best for our boys and the long-term health of The Haverford School. We will continue to put boys first and continue to strive for balanced excellence in everything we do in the classrooms, on the stages, and on the playing fields. We expect our graduates to be men for others, to do something important with their lives, and to be leaders of character. As we embrace innovation, we will keep our strong traditions and core values foremost in mind. For The Haverford School, tradition is a prompt, not a constraint. Thank you for your support of meaningful change in the lives of so many remarkable boys and young men. The past 15 years have been the most important time in my life, the most challenging, and the most rewarding. My life has been blessed by every one of you. Thank you!

Dr. John Nagl and Dr. Joe Cox enjoy a lighter moment together in March.

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Haverford School Lower School students and their families celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of working together as a community to support each other by coming to school on Jan. 21 to participate in a morning of service projects to benefit local agencies and soldiers serving overseas. The day began with a performance by the second-grade choral group, Coro Primo, in the Lower School Multipurpose Room, followed by a morning filled with hands-on service projects in the Dining Hall. Service projects included

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decorating placemats for the mothers and children of St. Barnabas, a homeless shelter; stuffing huggable heart-shaped pillows for the patients in the Cardiac Care Unit of Bryn Mawr Hospital; decorating “Special Place to Rest Your Head” pillowcases to be given to The Life Center of Eastern Delaware County for distribution to homeless men, women, and children; and sorting clothes from a clothing drive for the Life Center and other local agencies. Additionally, the students collected gently used books to be distributed to Reach Out and Read,

the National Pediatric Literacy’s project to bring the gift of love of reading to children and their parents at well baby check-ups. Books for older children will be distributed to Russell Byers School, the WePAC program in West Philadelphia and Philadelphia’s Chosen 300. Fifth-graders put together 1,000 home-cooked meatloaf dinners for PALM (Positive Aging in Lower Merion) and a number of area programs that serve the hungry. Proceeds from the Snack Shack benefitted Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Caring Community Carnival, now in its 12th year, brings special needs children together with middle schoolers from The Haverford School, The Agnes Irwin School, and The Baldwin School to honor the memory and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Vernon Odom, 6ABC reporter and host of “Visions,” was the Master of Ceremonies for the event on Jan. 20, during which students escorted children with disabilities and their siblings around the carnival in the Field House, ran game booths designed and built with disabled children in mind, staffed the prize table,

and served refreshments. Participants had photos taken with their escort/partner to place in frames they decorated, made friendship bracelets together as a remembrance of the day, and traced their handprints on a friendship banner that will be displayed at next year’s carnival.

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one to think intensively and to think

critically. Intelligence plus character

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Academics1 The Arden Theatre held a “creative response” contest to their production of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist play “Endgame.” The VI Form Page & Stage students had the option to enter. Three of the 10 finalists were from Haverford: James Tarte for his poem “One in the Chair, One on his Feet, and Two in the Trash,” Chris Wiener for his sculpture, “trashcan,” and Aron Morgan for his miniature set model box. After several days of online voting on the theater’s blog, Morgan received the most votes, winning $300 and two tickets to the opening night of their production of “A Raisin in the Sun.” 2 The Gladwyne Library League’s 41st Annual Junior Author Contest received 878 entries from 15 local schools. Students in first through fifth grade competed in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The Haverford School had 16 winners: (front row, from left) first-grader Augie Meier – honorable mention, nonfiction, “The Tub”; second-grader Colin Zeller – second place, poetry, “Moustaches”; second-grader Jay Crowther – honorable mention, nonfiction, “Fear is in the Front”; third-grader William Levensten – honorable mention, nonfiction, “Chocolate Chaos”; (middle row) first-grader Christopher Schwarting – second place, poetry, “Sledding”; first-grader Asa Winikur – honorable mention, poetry, “I Love Hockey”; second-grader Benjamin Bodle – first place, poetry, “Swimming”; fourth-grader Cyril Leahy – third place, nonfiction, “Thunderhawk”; first-grader Arsh Aggarwal – first place, nonfiction, “Little Puppies”; (third row) first-grader Tate Conklin – first place, poetry, “Dominoes that Fall”; first-grader Daniel Kaiser – third place, nonfiction, “Playing with Lemurs”; fourth-grader Brian Williams – second place, nonfiction, “Max —> Maxxime”; fourth-grader Caleb Yee – honorable mention, nonfiction, “Orchestra Audition”; third-grader Zachary Hoyt – second place, nonfiction, “The Fearful First Day”; and third-grader William Kendall – third place, nonfiction, “He’s Gone.” Not pictured: second-graders Thomas Pendergast – third place, poetry, “Skiing”

StudentHighlightsand Matthew Straub – honorable mention, nonfiction, “An Electric Present.” Haverford DECA had an excellent showing at the Pennsylvania State Career Development Conference in Hershey, with 15 of 31 participants advancing to this year’s International Competition in Anaheim, Calif., April 24-27: VI Former Fisher Pressman, first place, Hotel and Lodging Management; VI Former Grayson Sessa, first place, Quick Serve Restaurant Management; III Former Alex Sanfilippo, first place, Principles of Marketing; IV Former Manav Khandelwal, first place, Human Resources Management; VI Formers Lucas Elek and John McMichael, first place, Business Law and Ethics; V Formers Graham Gaddes and Alex Zhang, first place, Marketing Communications; III Former Walter Paiva, second place, Principles of Business Administration and Management; VI Formers Aron Morgan and Austin Merritt, second place, Business Law and Ethics; VI Formers Sam Blitzer and Jeff Green, second place, Buying and Merchandising; and IV Formers Jack Henderson and Jackson Simon, second place, Sports and Entertainment Management. The Lower School Robotics team has been invited to attend the FIRST® LEGO® League Championship (FLL) in St. Louis, Mo., April 24-27. This is an invitation-only event that hosts 40 international teams, with 20 teams selected from the United States. The boys have been working hard on a project titled Senior Solutions. The goal of the project is to help prolong and improve the independence of senior citizens using robotics and simple machines.    Six Upper School Robotics teams (the most teams from one program – a new world record!) qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Anaheim, Calif., April 17-20 including 169A – V Former Frank Bonini, VI Former Evan Kuritzkes, V Former Jonathan Paras, III Former Sam Shaw; 169B – V Former Ryan Hughes, IV Former Mason Hall, IV Former Ben Quan, IV Former Jared Welsh; 169C – III Former Andrew Clark, IV Former Tim Delaney, VI Former Isaiah Jones, and

VI Former Josh White who has qualified a second robot; 169D – III Former Colin McCloskey, III Former Arnav Jagasia, V Former Shane Veno; and 169E – III Former Juan Eckert, III Former Joon Sun Hong, IV Former Tim Maguire, V Former William Ye. In addition, three Middle School teams will be competing: 169V – II Former Shea Dennis, II Former Tyler Fabiano, II Former Harper Weigle; 169X – II Former Craig Cullen, II Former Will Glaser, II Former Mohid Khan, II Former Cal Williams; and 169Y – II Former Stevie Boerner, II Former Alex Karlson, II Former Dean Manko, sixth-grader Scott Shaw, II Former Chris Williams. III Former Brannon Appicciafuoco (Spanish 1), IV Former Brandon Vattima (Spanish 2), IV Former Jackson Simon (Spanish 3), VI Former Erich Prince (Spanish Advanced), III Former Arnav Jagasia (Chinese 1) and IV Former Manav Khandelwal (Chinese 2) represented Haverford in the Montgomery County Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages James J. Doyle Annual Oral Proficiency Contest at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School on Feb. 26. Public and private school students from the Greater Philadelphia area competed in Chinese, German, Japanese, French, and Spanish. 3 Arnav Jagasia and Manav Khandelwal each earned first place for their level. VI Former Tyler Brooks placed third in the poetry division of the Speech State Qualifier Feb. 23. He competed in in Impromptu Speaking at States in March, along with V Formers Jonathan Paras and Terry Rossi, who competed in the Public Forum division, having placed first in the Debate State Qualifier on Feb. 21. VI Formers Grayson Sessa and Fisher Pressman placed as alternates. The Debate Team competed in the University of Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Classic Feb. 16-17. With a talented pool of more than 100 national teams, VI Formers Grayson Sessa and Fisher Pressman, along with V Formers Jonathan Paras and Terry Rossi, ranked in the top 16 in Public Forum (double eliminations).  The editorial staff of the 2011-12 Index was presented with a first-place

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certificate for Editorial Writing in Newspapers at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards for their piece, “The Index stands by decision to publish controversial opinion article.” VI Former Erich Prince also won a first-place certificate in Personal Opinion: Off-campus Issues for Newspapers for his article on U.S. drug policy, “Drugs should be legalized.”

ArtsV Former Joe McCall-Radico, V Former Will Tackett, VI Former Peter Thompson, IV Former Paul Harryhill, and VI Former Matt Cook had artwork in the 2013 Youth Art Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Department of Education Gallery in Harrisburg. The exhibit, on display March 3-April 5, showcased works by students from throughout the state of Pennsylvania. VI Formers Tyler Ruch, Vince Bellwoar, J.J. House, and Sam Turner; V Formers Max Gold, Graham Gaddes, Will Tackett, Henry Ortmeyer, and Christman Henderer; and IV Formers Paul Harryhill, Jon Pontocorvo, and Brandon Vattima had pieces in the Montgomery County High School Art Exhibit at Montgomery County Community College, March 3-13. Pontecorvo won second place for photography, Bellwoar won second place for ceramics, and Tyler Ruch received an honorable mention for painting. This exhibit displays work by 300-plus young artists from more than 20 high schools in Montgomery County.  VI Formers Peter Thompson, Sam Bloch, Connor Curry, Josh White, Matt Galambos, Ben Grobman, Tyler Ruch, Joe Solomon, Chris Wiener, and Ben Rohr; V Formers Sanjay Naryanan, Jake Van Arkel, Nick Helber, and Corey Fader; IV Formers Andrew Gushner, Harry Bellwoar, and Jon Pontecorvo; and III Formers Andrew Westby, Alec Tyminski, and Chris Maguire had their artwork on display as part of the Inter-School Art Exhibit at Friends Central, Feb. 25-March 18. The exhibit included work from students representing The Haverford School, Episcopal Academy, The Baldwin School, The Agnes Irwin School, Shipley, and Friends Central. 4 V Former Sanjay Narayanan (“Dancer”), V Former Corey Fader, and IV Former Andrew Gushner were juried into The 20th Annual Phillips’ Mill

Photographic Exhibition in New Hope March 10-31 – 136 images were submitted from 17 schools, 37 were selected for exhibition. Fourth-grader Caleb Yee is a cellist in the Prysm Young Artists orchestra, which is chosen by an audition process – he played “Witches Dance” by N. Paganini and “Two Grenadiers” by R. Schumann. Yee has been playing the cello since he was 4 years old.

AthleticsVI Former Matt Galambos will play outside linebacker for the 2013 AAA Big 33 Pennsylvania Team in the 56th Big 33 Football Classic on June 15 vs. Maryland at HersheyPark Stadium. Kickoff: 7:06 p.m. 5 Fourth-grader Thomas Hall began sailing at age 8 in a summer program in Mantoloking, N.J. Now, he trains almost every weekend and travels all over the U.S. for competitions/regattas. He won first place for his age group/fleet in the Great Lakes Championship and the N.J. State Championship; sailed to second place in the Atlantic Coast Championship, and placed sixth in the Midwinters Championship and International Team Qualifier against sailors from all over the U.S. He qualified for the USA Team that traveled to Holland on March 22. Hall sailed in the 28th International Magic Marine Easter Optimist Regatta on Lake Braassemermeer in Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands. He is the second-youngest sailor on the team (by only 15 days). 6 After competing in the Nationals this summer and the Midwinters in New Orleans over Thanksgiving, sixth-grader Sam Gavula qualified to race and represent the U.S. in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in February. He was one of the youngest sailors to participate in Semana Internacional del Yachting Mar del Plata – there were only 17 12-year-olds at the regatta (most are 14 or 15), which is the largest sailing regatta in Argentina. Racing in the ocean for the first time, he faced 15-foot waves and 25-knot winds, finishing 79th out of 180 sailors. VI Form soccer player Brett Campbell received the “Main Line Player of the Year” Award from the Bryn Mawr Rotary Club. He was also selected as the Gatorade PA Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year for the second-consecutive year. 7 (From left) Haverford School VI Formers Aron Morgan (football, University of Pennsylvania) and Carlo deMarco

(soccer, University of Massachusetts) signed Letters of Commitment on Feb. 6. 8 (From left) Haverford School VI Formers Matt Galambos (football, University of Pittsburgh), Sema’j Reed (football, Temple University), Chris Morgan (football, Colgate University), and Brett Campbell (soccer, Georgetown University) signed National Letters of Intent on Feb. 6. 9 VI Former Andrew Wiener signed a Letter of Commitment to run track for Bucknell University.

Service For the fourth consecutive year

Haverford’s American Red Cross Blood Drive was led by VI Formers Harry Rosenberg and Alex Ware, with the help of IV Former Philip Poquie and VI Former Roby Burch (not pictured). Sixty-five pints were collected, which may help as many as 195 patients. On Feb. 14, Haverford School junior kindergarteners and their parents gathered for a Kindness Celebration to enjoy a continental breakfast while making 100 lunches and greeting cards for residents at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County. Ryan Hayne makes a sandwich with help from Lower School Head Dr. Ron Duska. Third-graders held a used toy sale Dec. 19 for their service-learning project. They brought in toys, books, board games, and more, and sold the items to Lower School students, faculty, and staff. The boys priced everything and raised $1,486.52. They donated the money to St. Barnabas, a shelter for homeless mothers and children. Fifth-grader M.J. Atkins shops the gently used toys third-graders brought in for their fundraiser. V Former Jake Cohen and IV Former Jack Henderson, along with Student Service Board, organized the 10th all-school annual toy collection for children under 10 years of age for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign that benefits needy children. Gathered with the collection boxes for the annual toy drive are (from left) VI Former Amar Patel; V Former Chet Bickhart; VI Former Lucas Elek; Rick Guyer, Gen. Smedley Butler Detachment Marine Corps League, Newtown Square; V Former John Zipf; V Former Jake Cohen; and IV Former Major Tepper.

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AdvancingdiversityworkthroughthePeopleofColorConference By Mark Fifer, Dean of Students and US History Teacher

A contingent of Haverford School faculty and students traveled to Houston, Texas, in early December to attend the NAIS People of Color Conference and Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the primary goal of this international gathering is to advance diversity work in independent schools by helping participants understand their role in elevating institutional dialogue about building and sustaining inclusive communities. The conference offered workshop sessions conducted by notable independent school practitioners, affinity group meetings, in which participants engaged in authentic conversations about racial and ethnic identity, and keynote speakers from diverse fields and backgrounds. All of the sessions were designed to challenge attendees to think in new and different ways about social justice and diversity issues within their school communities. In all of the sessions, conference facilitators drawn from NAIS member schools created a safe environment in which essential dialogue about power, identity, and marginalization could take place. Workshops ranged from topical areas focusing on the implementation of initiatives to build accepting communities for people of color to best practices in the design and

implementation of lesson plans focusing on social justice issues. At its core, the conference provides a sanctuary for independent school students and faculty to share best practices on how to create an atmosphere in which all community members can flourish. It was an exceptionally powerful experience to be with almost 1,000 professionals and feel the solidarity and connection to individuals committed to building and sustaining inclusive environments for their students. The conference not only provided the opportunity to network with independent school practitioners from throughout the country, but also afforded the unique opportunity to explore ones own identity development in a safe and trusted atmosphere. Many conferences provide excellent networking and learning opportunities, but rarely does a conference devote time for personal reflection on how one’s own identity development may inform or impact their professional practice. The conference provided the opportunity to share successes, explore challenges with other like-minded individuals and helped practitioners to develop the skills and competencies needed to affect change within their school context.

The students had a separate program led by conference facilitators in which they had space and time to discuss social justice and equity topics, in addition to engaging in an open dialogue about issues pertaining to their own identity development. A powerful component to the conference was when the students and faculty came together on the final day of the program to engage in a joint dialogue on diversity issues. The goal of the student conference was to empower the students to become agents of change within their school community and consider ways in which they might apply the strategies they learned at the conference to their own school as they work to be advocates for equity and justice. Perhaps the best way to summarize the primary intent and impact of the conference is to consider the remarks of the opening ceremony speaker Helene Cooper, White House Correspondent for The New York Times. In her talk, Cooper stressed the importance of honoring and valuing the small details that constitute one’s identity. Her comments were a fitting start and appropriate summation of a conference devoted to growing school environments that acknowledge and celebrate the unique identities of all community members.

Haverford School students and faculty who attended the People of Color Conference and Student Diversity Leadership Conference included (front row, from left) IV Former Alex Kim; V Former Troy Trauger; Carmen Epstein, Spanish intern; Sandy Krieg, Middle School librarian; IV Former Arjun Dravid, IV Former Eric Petersen; (back row) Chris Avery, Director of Community and II Form history teacher; VI Former Nitcon Davis; Kerry Kettering-Goens, Middle School languages; Luqman Kolade, Middle School math; Eileen Buckwalter, junior kindergarten; Cheryl Saunders, first grade; Nakeiha Primus, Middle School English; and Mark Fifer, Dean of Students and Upper School history teacher.

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What’sinthewater?AnabundanceofbundlesatTheHaverfordSchoolIn this edition, we would like to recognize a few recent additions to our School community. Congratulations to the following members of our faculty and staff who welcomed new sons and daughters into their lives:

Clockwise from top left: Jay Wright ’96 (Middle School health & physical education teacher) and Kelly White welcomed McKensi Wright on Aug. 1, 2012; Mark Fifer (Upper School Dean of Students/history teacher) and Jen Fifer welcomed Grady Owen Fifer on March 2, 2013; Bradley Becker (Upper School chemistry teacher) and Sara Becker welcomed Dylan Michael Becker on Aug. 15, 2012; Nate Pankratz (Middle School art teacher) and Karla Pankratz welcomed Elise Pankratz on Aug. 26, 2012; Zack Murtha (Upper School math teacher – Math Department Chair effective 2013-14) and Emily Hulme (Upper School Latin/Spanish teacher) welcomed Leo Charles Murtha on Nov. 20, 2012; Bryan Skelly (6th grade English and 8th grade World Cultures teacher) and Renee Skelly welcomed Brody Skelly on March 9, 2013; Sarah Daunoras (School Nurse) and J.J. Daunoras welcomed Christopher Daunoras on Feb. 18, 2013; Sean Hansen (Head Swimming Coach/Aquatics Coordinator) and Brooke Hansen welcomed Avery Elizabeth Hansen on Feb. 20, 2013. Not pictured: Robert Schaaf P’23,’26 (Middle School math teacher) and Maya Schaaf welcomed Ryan Henry Schaaf on Sept. 18, 2012; Rory Hart (Upper School History Teacher) and Kari Hart welcomed Ellie Hart on Dec. 18, 2012

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GWINN LECTURE

DR. STEVEN L. GALETTA P’13

The annual Gwinn lecture on Monday, Dec. 10, featured Dr. Steven L. Galetta P’13, a nationally recognized leader in neurology and medical education. Galetta is the Philip K. Moskowitz, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at New York University. Previously serving at the University of Pennsylvania, he was the Ruth Wagner Van Meter and J. Ray Van Meter Professor of Neurology, vice chair of the department, and director of the Division of Neuro-Ophthalmology. During his tenure at Penn, Galetta led the Department of Neurology residency program for an unprecedented 23 years. He also led the neuro-ophthalmology fellowship program and served as associate dean of admissions of the medical school. Galetta is a multi-year supporter of The Haverford School’s Advanced Laboratory Science Research Cooperative and Senior Research Symposium. Galetta shared facts and examples regarding head trauma and tips on how to recognize and handle concussions for his talk, “The Concussion Conundrum: What is it all about and what can I do about it?” With so much media attention on concussion issues in major contact sports and the military, the subject is timely. In the days before his lecture at Haverford, an article entitled “Study Bolsters Link Between Routine Hits and Brain Disease” appeared in The New York Times, citing work published by scientists at the Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy more definitively linking multiple head trauma to chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Galetta’s tireless efforts are increasing understanding, awareness, and interest in this important field of medical research. Regarding head trauma, Galetta says so much still remains unknown. “No one knows when enough is enough for any given individual. We need to identify, maybe by MRI, maybe by a blood test, who’s at risk for concussions so that we can advise them well. And that is an area of great scientific inquiry that can be conducted

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going forward. Genetics, I think, will be another important opportunity [for research]; it probably plays a big role in terms of determining who’s at risk for concussions, and who’s at risk of long-term side effects from a concussion. And this is going to be your job to help figure out.”

The annual Gwinn science lecture was established by Byrd and Molly Gwinn in memory of their son, Will Gwinn ’86. Will achieved the highest academic honors at The Haverford School and died of leukemia during his junior year. The Gwinns established a prize and lectureship in his memory to bring a distinguished scientist each year to address Upper School students.

Dr. Galetta explained common physical and mental side effects experienced from severe head trauma with real-world examples and brain scans from several scenarios, including women’s rugby and men’s boxing.

Administrative assistants Adele Kasmen, Upper School; Sheri Cates, Middle School; and Teresa Touey, Lower School; received the Staff Recognition Award at the December 2012 Holiday Party.

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DONALD L. MILLER, THE JOHN HENRY MACCRACKEN PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AT LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

Donald L. Miller, the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College, visited The Haverford School on Jan. 31 to screen He Has Seen War, as well as answer questions about the film and his role in its production. He Has Seen War is a documentary featuring surviving veterans of Easy Company and the 1st Marine Division, whose stories are told in the HBO series Band of Brothers and The Pacific. From their initial steps at reintegrating into civilian life to the lasting impact the war had on each of their lives, He Has Seen War features veterans and their families relaying their own unique stories. Produced by Tom Hanks and complemented by renowned historian and author Donald L. Miller, as well as rarely seen archival and documentary footage, it captures the struggle and ultimate triumph of a generation who, after helping rescue the world from unprecedented calamity, reclaimed their lives and re-forged a country.

DR. DAISY CENTURY PERFORMED A DRAMATIC PORTRAYAL OF HARRIET TUBMAN’S LIFE AND HER HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS TO RESCUE SLAVES USING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD ON FEB. 13.

Third- fourth- and fifth-graders from The Haverford School, The Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont School of the Holy Child, and Friends School Haverford watched history come alive as Dr. Century took them on a journey with Harriet Tubman, who was born into slavery as Araminta Ross in 1820 (she later changed her first name to Harriet, after her mother), escaped, and during a 10-year span, made more than 19 trips into the South and escorted over 300 slaves to freedom. The Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools sponsored the event.

Donald L. Miller (second from left) with former Board member Mike Selverian, current Board member Leslie Muhlfelder Freemann, and Headmaster Joe Cox.

Dr. Daisy Century, portraying Harriet Tubman, shows field cotton to (from left) Haverford School third-grader, Zion Georges, Agnes Irwin fourth-grader Bridget Egan, and Friends School Haverford fifth-grader Henry Reed.

On Dec. 11, Ambassador Henry Crumpton spoke to Upper School students as an “In the Arena” speaker. “In the Arena” speakers share their life stories with Upper School students, encouraging them to learn from adversity. Crumpton spoke on the growing significance of the U.S. intelligence gathering efforts in the post-9/11 period, in addition to reflecting

on leadership and his career. From 2005 until 2007, Crumpton served as the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State. He joined the CIA’s Clandestine Service in 1981 as an operations officer. For most of his 24-year career, he

operated in the foreign field, including assignments as Chief of Station. Inspired by watching James Bond as a child, Crumpton came to the CIA with a sense of duty and a desire to serve his country. “I wanted to serve a great nation and serve a purpose much greater than myself … but how could I channel my dreams into reality?” Crumpton discussed his path to a career in the CIA and the importance of always following your dreams and being true to yourself. “It’s more than dreaming – it’s determined, deliberate practice. It’s the strength of your character … it’s like a muscle. If you don’t exercise your character, it will weaken. You need to figure out who you are. If you don’t know who you are, you are going to be askew.”

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WENDELLF.HOLLAND:ATRIBUTETOGEORGE“PORGIE”SMITH’67

George “Porgie” Smith was the first African-American to graduate from The Haverford School. His childhood friend, Wendell F. Holland, honored him by presenting a talk entitled “George “Porgie” Smith ’67: The Man and the Movement” to the Upper School on Feb. 21. “The civil rights struggle here in the United States is at least as significant as any struggle of liberation around he world – and part of the civil rights movement was played out right here at Haverford,” said Holland. Smith was one of Ardmore’s finest athletes: he played football and basketball and ran track. He was captain for a couple of teams and competed in the Penn Relays. At Ardmore Elementary School, he was a Bryn Mawr Olympics champion. Smith wanted to become the best athlete at Ardmore Junior High School, where he was also the first African-American class president, and then attend Lower Merion. “While it seems so common now to have African-Americans in Main Line private schools, it had to start with somebody, and it started with Porgie. Basketball Coach Don McBride and others convinced The Haverford School that George Smith should be the first,” said Holland. “It took a lot of courage for Porgie to stand alone; his experience showed how sports could bring social change – and he did it with grace and style.” His attendance at Haverford broke the color line for all of the Main Line private schools and paved the way for future generations. “Even nowadays, I am tasting loneliness as I move about in corporate America. But, in my own way, I try to keep Porgie’s dream alive. Although he did it as a youth, because of his example, I believe that I can do it as a man,” said Holland. Smith earned a football scholarship to Lafayette College, but injuries cut his athletic career short. He went on to serve 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. In his leisure time, Smith earned a black belt in martial arts. He eventually settled in West Chester where he worked for Rampart Security and as a supervisor at Fujitsu in Exton. George “Porgie” Smith passed away on July 3, 2010.

Wendell F. Holland is a retired judge and former chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission. Holland graduated from Lower Merion High School and attended Fordham University where he played basketball for the legendary “Digger” Phelps. Holland has established this speaker series and a scholarship in George Smith’s memory.

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“The past is all that makes the present coherent” – James Baldwin

Michael Lewis ’99 used this quote in his senior paragraph for the Haligoluk and it could have been the theme of his reflection with Upper School students on Feb. 4. Lewis shared school, work, and life experiences, and his thoughts on diversity. Lewis came to Haverford in fourth grade and for a long time, felt like he didn’t’ belong. “It wasn’t just Haverford; for most of my childhood, I was either not black enough or I wasn’t accepted because I wasn’t white. It took a while for me to be comfortable being myself.” Lewis determined that things would be different when he attended Wesleyan University. He requested a dorm in the center of campus, where most of the freshmen lived, but instead was assigned to Malcolm X House, a black dorm on the other side of campus. “I got exactly what I didn’t want, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences I could have had. I had the opportunity to meet people I never would have otherwise. It didn’t become a place of exclusion, but a place of inclusion. Sometimes things happen that you don’t want to happen, but they actually work out for the better.” He was elected to student government, asked to join a secret society freshman year, became president of his class, spoke at graduation, and is currently on the Wesleyan Board. “An important part of diversity to me is the ability to leave yourself open to be around all different types of people who can really change what your life is all about because of meaningful relationships,” said Lewis. “Don’t let other people define folks for you.” Following college and after working for several years in the private sector, at Proctor & Gamble in Ohio and then Nestlé USA in California, he learned to come out of his shell and voice his point of view, which improved his job performance. “People don’t trust people when they don’t feel like they know who they are. But when you let people know who you are and what you stand for, you may not agree on certain things, but people tend to respect that. You have to bring your whole self – no matter what that is – every day.”

Michael Lewis ’99 is the Senior Managing Director of Constituent Strategy and Insights at Teach For America, a 2012-13 Blue Ribbon School, and a member of The Haverford School Board of Trustees.

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NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND SPORTSWRITER MIKE LUPICA SPOKE TO FOURTH-GRADE THROUGH II FORMERS ON FEB. 12. HE IS A SYNDICATED COLUMNIST FOR THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS AND FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS HAS BEEN A TV ANCHOR FOR ESPN’S THE SPORTS REPORTERS.

After his son was cut from a youth basketball team for being too small, Lupica was inspired to write young adult and middle school children’s books including Travel Team, Summer Ball, Game Changers, and True Legend.

Author and sportswriter Mike Lupica with (front row, from left) I Former Aidan Mantelmacher, fourth-grader James Wang, sixth-grader Barrett Spragg, I Former Will Merhige, (back row) sixth-grader Michael Leone, sixth-grader Andrew Ellis, I Former Sam Turner, sixth-grader Nate Whitaker, and sixth-grader Marshall Smith.

Neil H. MacBride, 59th U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, spoke to Upper School students from 10 area schools for the 9th Annual Haverford School Honor Conference on Feb. 7. “This school is really special in the sense that you’re at the top of your game academically, but don’t hold on to that as your ultimate goal; you have some of the best sports teams in the country, but that’s not the metric by which you define yourself. Rather, the School is very intentional and open about declaring its mission to be preparing boys, men, collectively young people, for life,” said MacBride. “This is a school that takes seriously that as impressive as a degree from Haverford is, your first calling is into stewardship and service over the course of your lives, whether it’s in the public or private sector. And this great education you’re getting is not simply a passport to privilege.” He mentioned the headmaster’s emphasis on core virtues: courage, justice, integrity, and character. “You are at a critical time in life, where your daily decisions about meaning and morality in the world; about what it is you believe to be right, true, and real – those are important decisions and they will stay with you over the course of your lifetime,” he said. “There is a direct connection in what you believe about the world and how you’re going to live in the world.” Citing a quote by Iris Murdoch, a professor of moral philosophy at Oxford University in the 1940s and 50s, “At the critical moments of choice, most of the business of choosing is already over,” MacBride explained, “When people are faced with a critical decision, frequently between doing the right thing and the wrong thing, there are almost ‘defaults’ in place in all of us, which essentially predict how we’re going to respond in a given situation.

And our responses directly correlate to the values and first principles that we hold to be near and dear.” As a criminal prosecutor, MacBride deals with people who make poor decisions. “There are some people we prosecute, who, I would submit, are actually evil people – they certainly commit evil acts. But there are a number of people who are actually good people that, for whatever reason, made a really bad decision, which ultimately became a criminal decision. Somewhere along the way, they allowed their character to be compromised.” He concluded with a quote from Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain: “Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become your character. And watch your character for it becomes your destiny. What we think, we become.”

Neil H. MacBride was nominated by President Obama as the 59th United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and was confirmed unanimously on Sept. 15, 2009. As the District’s chief federal law enforcement officer, Mr. MacBride supervises the prosecution of all federal crimes and the litigation of civil matters in which the federal government has an interest, in a District encompassing more than six million residents. He oversees the work of more than 250 attorneys and support staff in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News.

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PippinThe Haverford School Upper School Drama and Music Departments presented “Pippin” March 7-9. Once upon a time, a young prince (V Former Jake Cohen) longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great – VI Former Tyler Brooks). In the end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family. Pippin is a hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairytale that captivated Broadway audiences and continues to appeal to the young-at-heart everywhere. The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz bursts with one show-stopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers.

The 68-member cast featured drama students from The Agnes Irwin School,

The Baldwin School, Downingtown West High School, Lower Merion High School, Merion Mercy Academy, and The Haverford

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Top: V Former Toney Goins (Leading Player) invites the audience to join him and the other players as they begin the play within a play (“Magic to Do”). Middle: 1) Baldwin junior Julia Hopkins (Fastrada) and VI Former Mike Green (Lewis) plot ways to gain power and make Lewis king (“Spread a Little Sunshine”). 2) Lower Merion High School junior Sarah Schiefflin (Berthe) reminds the male ensemble to live life to the fullest, because soon “spring will turn to fall, in just no time at all.” (“No Time at All”). 3) III Former Alec Tyminski (Theo) plays a young boy worried about his sick duck (“Prayer for a Duck”). Bottom: V Former Jake Cohen (Pippin) has to make a difficult decision – should he perform the spectacular (but horrifying) finale of the play or choose a simpler life? (“Finale”).

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MiddleSchoolstages“BeautyandtheBeastJr.”The Haverford School Middle School theater department presented Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Jan. 25-26, with a cast that included students from The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, The Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, and The Haverford School. Set in the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town where Belle lives with her father, Maurice, who is an eccentric inventor. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Belle trades her freedom for his and her taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince begins. The musical included the songs, “Belle,” “Home,” “Gaston,” “Be Our Guest,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and more.

TheMiddleSchool/UpperSchoolWinterConcertThe Middle School/Upper School winter concert on Dec. 13 featured the Advanced Strings, Jazz Ensemble, Quintet, Centennial Singers, Celebrantes, Glee Club, Notables and traditional carol sing-a-long. On Dec. 17, the Lower School winter concert included performances by the Lower School String Ensemble, Fourth-Grade Chimes, Fifth-Grade Chimes, and Treble Choir.

MS & US Spring ConcertLocation: Centennial Hall Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Arts Fest: Art Exhibition Opening ReceptionLocation: Durham Community Room Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

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Middle School Playwrights in ProgressLocation: Ball Auditorium Time: 7-9 p.m.

Conservatory RecitalLocation: Centennial Hall Time: 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Lower School Spring ConcertLocation: Centennial Hall Time: 7-9 p.m.

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20thingsyoudidn’tknowaboutKerry Kettering-Goens

11.After taking a Spanish test to represent the U.S. abroad, and scoring the highest possible, a traveling company paid for me to study in Spain for a month. The following year, I took a French test and scored well, so they gave me a partial scholarship to study in France for a month.

12. I graduated with three majors – history, international studies, and Spanish – and a minor in French. Then I received a full scholarship to Villanova to study Spanish literature. I completed the master’s program and was on my way to deliver my last research paper when I got into a serious car accident. The paramedic faxed it to Villanova, and they didn’t accept it.

13. I never planned to be a teacher. My goal was to return to Guatemala and go into politics.

14.I was at Episcopal for eight years, then went to Friends Select for two years to start a language program, and then taught Spanish at Westtown until I began Prima Lingua at The Haverford School. This is my fifth year.

15. I like the perspective that Prima Lingua gives our boys into language – it opens a whole world to them. We don’t know what the future holds so to be able to prepare students in a way that allows them to adapt without them feeling frustrated or giving up, is my mission.

16.I’ve eaten a cockroach – more than once.

17.I met my husband, John, on a plane to Chicago to attend the People of Color Conference.

18. We’ve been married seven years and we have two children – Robert, 5, and Grayson, 2.

19. I like to write children’s stories in Spanish.

20.I love baking; my specialty is dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate icing.

1.I was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, but spent most of my childhood in Ecuador.

2.In Ecuador, you get tested and tracked in seventh grade; you have to decide

what you want to do for the rest of your life. I took five years of premed before leaving for the United States in 11th grade.

3.When we visited my grandparents in the States (my parents are from the U.S.), I went to school year-round and that’s how I kept up with my English. I would go to Octorara High School.

4.I have two brothers and two half-brothers.

5.My dad would take us on adventures in the Andes.

There are many different tribes there and they speak Quechua, not Spanish. We learned the basics of the language and he would say, “OK, were going to go meet some people and see what’s out there.” We would pack up and spend days in the mountains.

6.One of those times, my dad randomly stopped at village and my mom and I got out of the car and sat on some rocks. My mom saw the edge of what looked like a pot, so she kept digging and she found an ancient artifact. Turns out there was a whole village underneath us – Ingapirca or “Wall of the Inca” – they’ve since dug it up and it’s beautiful.

7.I went to an “Aire Libre” camp one summer and for “survival” – they dropped about eight of us off with a camp leader in the middle of the Amazon. We had to survive for three days with one potato, an egg, and two pieces of bread. It was an amazing experience because you realize you don’t need everything you think you need.

8.At the same camp, about five days later, we went up the mountains and there was a bull crossing. I didn’t know it at the time, but when the bulls are crossing, you’re supposed to lean up against the wall of the mountain. I was on the cliff side and a bull’s horn gashed my neck. I still have the scar.

9.I speak French and Spanish. I used to know German, but I’ve forgotten it – except for numbers.

10.I went to Immaculata University and did a year of premed, but I was uninterested because it was the same stuff that I had done for years. Then I got into history and international relations, which I loved. I specialized in Central and South America.

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BASKETBALL

Head Coach: Henry FairfaxOverall & League Record: 17-9; 6-4League Finish: 2nd PlaceTeam Captains: Sema’j Reed, James Tarte, Chris MorganIndividual Accomplishments:Inter-Ac Co-MVP, First Team All Inter-Ac – Shawn AlstonSecond Team All Inter-Ac – Eric Anderson, Sema’j Reed

The young Fords entered the 2012-13 season looking to build on last year’s growth. A strong overall record, second-place League finish, first ever birth in the PAISAA final four, and winning the annual Don McBride Tournament were exciting feats, but fall short of telling the true story of this year’s special bunch. The

Fords exhibited great character through selflessness and resilience. As evidence, the Fords posted six come-from-behind wins in which they were down heading into the final quarter of play. They were able to overcome adversity as a team. We graduate five seniors who are all better prepared for life having participated in this extended classroom. Their contributions on and off the court will be sorely missed, but we return a solid core next season to include Shawn Alston, Sean Lloyd, Eric Anderson, and Derek Mountain. The “Gentlemen’s Club” continues to play its role as the team’s true sixth man. The amount of School spirit they engender into the community is evidence of the Haverford brotherhood. We look forward to taking yet another step forward next season and keeping the excitement for Haverford School basketball high for many years to come!

ICE HOCKEY

Head Coach: Tom ClarkOverall & League Record: 11-5-1; 10-1-1League Finish: 2nd PlaceTeam Captain: Tyler MillerIndividual Accomplishments:First Team All-League – Sam Bowen, Henry Brooks, D.J. Connor Second Team All-League – Austin Merritt, Otis Baker

This year the Haverford ice hockey team put up some great numbers. Ending the season with 10 wins, one tie, and one loss. They scored a League-high 100 goals, while only allowing 38 past our keepers. It was a true team effort that brought us into the second seed at the end of the regular season. Throughout the season there were some high scoring games and some close calls. Every year we travel to The Academy of the New Church to play on their outdoor rink. ANC has become a strong rival and produces some high intensity games both for the players and the coaches. In a close battle Haverford led 5-3 in the closing minutes of the third. A late goal brought the opposition within striking distance as the clock dropped below the minute mark. The Fords stayed strong clearing the puck to end the game with a win. We met ANC two more times, once more in the regular season and to open our playoff run. Each time we asserted our strong physical play and dominated their offensive zone in big wins. It wasn’t an easy start to the season however, losing Tommy Curry to knee injuries preseason, and playing with a three-

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Swimming and Diving Head Coach: Sean HansenOverall & League Record: 5-1; 3-1League Finish: 2nd PlaceTeam Captains: Jimmy Jameson, J.J. House, Pat Somers Individual Accomplishments: All Inter-Ac, All-Delco, All-Main Line, All-America – Jimmy Jameson, Dan McGrath All Inter-Ac, All-Delco, All-Main Line – Matt Haigh

Following the 2011-12 season – the most successful in Haverford School history – the team looked to continue its success in the pool behind seniors Jimmy Jameson, J.J. House, Patrick Somers, and Jack Kling. Combined with the talents of juniors Dan McGrath, Chet Bickhart, and Alex Zhang; sophomores Ben Nelligan and Luke Ryan, and freshmen Matt Haigh, Harrison White, and Reed Haabestad, the season shaped up to be promising. The team opened with three straight victories over Lower Merion, Episcopal Academy, and Germantown Academy. The Fords lone loss came at the hands of Inter-Ac Champion Malvern Prep. The team finished the season strong with victories over Penn Charter and Haverford High School. An overall record of 3-1 in the Inter-Ac solidified a second-place finish for the Fords. They finished the dual meet season with a record of 5-1, one of their best dual meet records ever, shattering nine School records. The team had their sights set on bringing home a Top 6 team trophy from the Easterns Swimming Championship meet. The coaches were confident that such an accomplishment was within reach and at the conclusion of competition the Fords were able to match their in-season success by bringing home a fifth-place trophy, scoring 210 points. Jimmy Jameson, Matt Haigh, and Dan McGrath led the way with strong individual performances. The Fords broke five School records and had three NISCA All-America Consideration Swims.

defenseman rotation. This led to some uncertainties in the level of contention the Fords could offer this year. The addition of Sam Bowen to the offense proved to be a tremendous value as he helped lead the team in scoring. And the trio proved to be able to hold their own against the best in the League. It was a great ride this year with the team. The team started off a group of guys and ended as a family of players going after the championship. Although we didn’t take the trophy, we put up one heck of a fight. To all the seniors, you should be proud of the level of play and sportsmanship you brought, and good luck.

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SQUASH

Head Coach: Andrew Poolman Overall & League Record: 10-6; 4-4League Finish: 3rd PlaceTeam Captains: Drew Field, Jason Shein, Josh CollinsIndividual Accomplishments:All Inter-Ac First Team – Thomas Walker, Ian RothweilerAll Inter-Ac Second Team – Jay Losty, Drew Field, Jason SheinMASA First Team – Sean Hughes, Thomas WalkerMASA Second Team – Ian RothweilerMASA All-Sportsmanship Team Representative – Drew Field

The captains for the 2012-13 squash team, Drew Field, Jason Shein, and Josh Collins, led the Fords to another successful season earning a record of 10-6. Coach Poolman and the captains had high expectations, but the team fell short of a few of those goals. The Fords lost three close matches to local powerhouse SCHA, and almost broke through the EA stronghold, but eventually fell by a score of 5-4. Those two schools accounted for five out of the six Haverford losses. A midseason highlight included a day trip to Greenwich, Conn., where the boys faced national powerhouse Brunswick. While the top seven players lost their matches, the depth of the Haverford team proved to be too strong against the lower numbers on the ladder. This year’s team also earned quality wins against Lawrenceville, Poly Prep (Brooklyn), Penn Charter, Shipley, Conestoga, Harriton/Lower Merion, and Malvern. At the Mid-Atlantic Squash Association tournament, Haverford placed third out of 14 teams. While the team was disappointed to not reach the title match, they finished their season with a convincing win over Germantown Friends. Unfortunately, the culminating experience for high school squash was canceled due to a severe snowstorm. Without a contested national championship tournament, many teams, including the Fords, felt that the season ended too abruptly and without a chance to prove their hard work and talent. In accordance with the votes of their peers and a decision by the coaches, next year’s captains will be Dylan Henderson, Thomas Walker, Ian Rothweiler, and Jon Ruth.

WINTER TRACK

Head Coach: Jay WrightTeam Captains: Lucas Elek, Andrew Miller, Matt Galetta, Tyler RuchIndividual Accomplishments:State Qualifier Open 800 and 4x800 Relay, Delco Champion 800 – Lucas ElekDelco Champion 1600, State Qualifier 4x800 Relay – Alex KimState Qualifier 4x800 Relay – Alex Keszeli, Max Arias

In spite of a season plagued by injury, illness, and bad weather, the Haverford School’s winter track team had a great season. Once again, nearly 40 runners braved three months of cold, rain, ice,

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National Preps, L.J. Barlow responded with a 33-6 record that had him again seeded third at the National Preps, eventually earning fourth place. Barlow also supplied strong leadership as a sophomore captain. Also responding with a strong season was sophomore Jack Gola who earned a 27-16 record going into the nationals. Senior captain Vince Bellwoar saw his final season fall victim to several nagging injuries and sickness as he ended up 21-11 After the dust settled on the prep state tournament, the Fords found themselves in fifth place, one better than last year and only 2 points out of fourth. In all, seven Fords placed in the top six and advanced to the National Prep Tournament. L.J. Barlow led the way with his first state championship at 195 pounds. Freddy Corradetti took third at 106 and Nick Gallo was fourth at 138. Finishing in sixth was Ben Grobman at 120, Jake Hervada at 145, and Chauncey Simmons at 285. Finishing seventh was Jack Gola at 113 who advanced to the Nationals when the sixth-place finisher was unable to go because of an injury. With only three seniors graduating, the Fords are poised to have a very good season next year.

snow, and darkness, including the largest crop of four-year runners in the program’s history: Matt Cook, Lucas Elek, Matt Galetta, Tyler Ruch, Andrew Wiener, and Michael Zivik, and even a rare five-year runner, Harry Rosenberg. At the very first meet, the freshman/sophomore 4x400 relay team of James Greytok, Max Arias, Nick Biden and Dan Kielty smashed the Track & Field Coaches Association of Greater Philadelphia record by nearly 4 seconds. Other season highlights included the 4x800 relay team of Alex Keszeli, Max Arias, Lucas Elek, and Alex Kim that shattered a 19-year-old Haverford School record by 21 seconds, earned the boys fifth place in the Meet of Champions, and qualified them for the Pennsylvania Track & Field Coaches Association State Championship. Elek also qualified for the state meet in the Open 800, where he broke his own School winter 800-meter record, which he set at last year’s state meet. In addition, he joined the 4x400 relay of Wiener, Keszeli and Arias that qualified for the Meet of Champions, where Wiener also raced in the Open 400. Elek and Kim were 2013 Delaware County champions in the 800 and F/S 1600 respectively. At the Novice Meet, the 4x800 relay of Alex McCutcheon, Paul Harryhill, Seamus O’Connor and Matt Chow took first, while the sprint relay of Drew Sterman, Matt Mayer, Charlie Scales and Connor Gregory earned second place, which together with that record-breaking freshman/sophomore 4x400 team, bodes well for the future of the program. So does the presence of reliable stalwarts Steve Scornajenghi, Max Gold, Greg Boyek and Matt Larson along with a number of other team members who don’t get the headlines, but without whom we would not and could not be a team. The only real bummer was the announcement late in the season that Jay Wright, head coach for the past 11 years, will be departing The Haverford School. He leaves the program in the hands of Bryan Skelly, Chris Didizian, and Bill Ehrhart, but he will be sorely missed.

WRESTLING

Head Coach: Bruce KennettOverall & League Record: 13-10; 3-2League Finish: 3rd PlaceTeam Captains: Nick Gallo, Vince BellwoarIndividual Accomplishments:All Inter-Ac First Team, 4th Place Prep Nationals – L.J. BarlowAll Inter-Ac First Team – Jake Hervada, Chauncey Simmons

This year’s wrestlers enjoyed a very successful season. Each athlete had many opportunities to compete against both private and public school teams to measure exactly where they stood in comparison. Huge progress was made by a number of our athletes. Sophomore Jake Hervada went 38-13 at 145 after a 15-19 freshman campaign. Captain Nick Gallo went 36-12 in his junior season while freshman sensation Freddy Corradetti wrapped up a 26-3 season at 106. After a freshman campaign that saw him take third at the

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Upper SchoolThe Haverford School Upper School winter sports award winners are (seated, from left) V Former Leith Dennis, The Haverford School Wrestling Coaches Trophy; IV Former L.J. Barlow, The Haverford School Wrestling Trophy and Certificate; VI Former Austin Merritt, The Dr. Robert H. Roy Hockey Trophy; VI Former Sam Bowen, the Barry M. Bergh Award (ice hockey); IV Former Shawn Alston, The Edwin S. Stuart Neely Memorial Princeton Gold Basketball Award; VI Former Drew Field, The George Gerhard Miller Squash Trophy and Certificate; (middle row) VI Former Matt Galetta, the Commitment, Dedication, and Work Ethic Award (winter track); VI Former Andrew Wiener, the Commitment, Dedication, and Work Ethic Award (winter track); VI Former Lucas Elek, Outstanding Performer for the Winter Track Season; V Former Dylan Pond, Ice Hockey Most Improved Player Award; VI Former D.J. Conner, The Haverford School Ice Hockey Coaches’ Award; III Former Vij Sivalingam, Ice Hockey Rookie of the Year Award; (back row) IV Former Jake Hervada, The Neil Buckley Wrestling Trophy; IV Former James Greytok, the Most Improved Member for the Winter Track Season; VI Former Tyler Ruch, The Anthony J. Farrell Winter Track Award; VI Former Trevor Atkins, The Basketball Coaches’ Award; and V Former Nick Gallo, The Clifford W. Keevan Jr. Wrestling Plaque and Certificate. Not pictured: III Former Sean Hughes, The James A. O’Brien Plaque and Medal (squash); VI Former Jimmy Jameson, The Haverford School High Point Award (swimming) and The Most Valuable Swimmer Award; VI Former Pat Somers, The McQuillen Trophy (swimming); V Former Dan McGrath, The Pendergrass Trophy and Medal (swimming); III Former Harrison White, The Most Improved Swimmer Award; III Former Matt Haigh, The Most Outstanding Freshman Award; V Former Alex Heldring, The Team Dedication Award; V Former Will Pierce, The Diving Coaches’ Award; and V Former Anthony Cirelli, Most Improved Diver Award.

Middle SchoolThe Haverford School Middle School winter sports award winners are (front row, from left) I Former J.D. Pallante, Most Improved, wrestling; I Former Benji Bacharach, Most Improved, wrestling; I Former Satch Baker, Coaches’ Award, wrestling; sixth-grader Pearse Glavin, Most Improved, swimming; Jesse Goldman, Coaches’ Award, sixth-grade basketball; Christian Sarian, Sportsmanship, sixth-grade basketball; Petey Lemmon, Most Improved, sixth-grade basketball; (middle row) II Former Scottie Zelov, Sportsmanship, squash; II Former John Nostrant, Sportsmanship, Middle School varsity basketball; II Former Bryan Hyland, Coaches’ Award, ice hockey; II Former Peter Solomon, Coaches’ Award, fitness; II Former Carnel Walker, Most Improved, Middle School varsity basketball; II Former Nick Magnani, Most Improved, squash; II Former Will Russell, Sportsmanship, swimming; II Former George Rubin, Sportsmanship, fitness; (back row) I Former Derrick Hampton, Most Improved, fitness; II Former Tommy Toal, Coaches’ Award, Middle School varsity basketball; I Former Ben Stallworth, Sportsmanship, wrestling; I Former Sam Turner, Coaches’ Award, squash; I Former Matthew Tucker, Sportsmanship, ice hockey; I Former Will Yoh, Sportsmanship, Middle School JV basketball; I Former David McKay, Coaches’ Award, Middle School JV basketball; I Former Jack Keith, Most Improved, ice hockey; I Former Peyton Holloway, Most Improved, Middle School JV basketball; I Former Stuart Berlinger, Sportsmanship, ice hockey. Not pictured: II Former Charlie Ryan, Coaches’ Award, swimming.

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Beginning with the Strategic Vision document in summer 2010, the Marketing and Communications office has been tasked with refreshing the School’s graphic standards, the first concerted effort to do so since the late 1990s. This process has been most visibly manifest in the redesign of HST magazine and the complete redesign of Haverford.org. These efforts have been more recently seen in the relaunching of the physical FORDSStore on campus and online, featuring a new selection of Haverford branded merchandise. In addition, new light post banners were installed throughout campus last fall, just in time for EA Day. We continue working diligently on this front, and are pleased to announce the recent approval of the revised beveled “H.” Our efforts in the graphic standards refresh process are guided by the underlying aim to clearly communicate our identity – both verbally and visually – in a way that best represents our mission, vision, and core virtues. Archival material and input from focus groups including alumni, parents, and students helped to guide our redesign process, and we believe that the new “H” logo

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is a strong, distinctive, modern take that honors the traditional use of the block “H” throughout the School’s history. Our transition to the new “H” will include the phasing out of the athletics “HS.” This was a decision made neither quickly nor lightly; the “HS” was originally created more than a decade ago to distinguish The Haverford School from several surrounding schools – including Haverford College, Haverford High School, and Harriton High. The decision to retire the “HS” was based on a guiding principle that fewer logos used in our branding efforts will help us achieve greater consistency and brand strength. While it will take two to three years to fully phase in the new “H” on athletic uniforms, you will begin to see the logo permeate School communications and merchandise. Questions, requests, and approvals for the use of the new “H” should be routed through the Communications office. Digital copies of the “H” logo, along with guidelines for its appropriate use with regard to size, color, and background are scheduled to become available in late summer via Haverford.org. Stay tuned!

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MindingInnovation

“INNOVATION” HAS BEEN A BUZZWORD IN BUSINESS FOR DECADES. We have heard politicians, businessmen, doctors, engineers, media experts, and others speak of its great importance to competition in local, national, and global marketplaces and in fostering sustainable growth. In recent years, it has become an increasingly hot topic in social sectors as well, especially in education. The Haverford School’s recent creation of a Director of Innovation position illustrates our strong belief that focused attention in this area is a strategic imperative. Innovations in information technology and content delivery continue to transform the way we teach and learn; in fact, we may well be on the brink of a revolution in the structure and delivery of education itself. Staying ahead of the curve and anticipating what is coming next is critical for Haverford to maintain its position as a leader in education. It is no small task –

but we have the men and women for the job.

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Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. – Steve Jobs Whyinnovation?The necessity for human innovation is undisputed; without it, we may have succumbed long ago to saber-toothed tigers. Fast forward to the present: we are remotely roving Mars, robots have become our manufacturers, and we have created an information age dominated by digital cultures. We are facing new and disruptive shifts that promise to reshape the landscape of our world: population growth and longer life spans, new media technologies, super-structured organizations, a data-driven, globally connected, computational society, and the rise of smart machines and systems. Many of the top jobs in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics today did not exist 10 years ago, and our world is changing at such a rapid pace that the same will likely be true 10 years from now. These disruptions pose significant challenges – and opportunities – for educational institutions around the world. American physicist William Pollard suggested, “Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” In this changing environment, fostering innovative thinking and practices in our schools is of paramount importance if we are to impart the relevant skills, knowledge, and experiences that will not only keep our country competitive in the global marketplace, but also prepare the next generation of leaders to face and resolve tomorrow’s challenges and to make enduring, positive contributions to our increasingly complex world. It is challenging, considering that it is a world we cannot predict, but all the more important that our approaches and methods inspire an innovative mindset in each Haverford boy that will enable him to adapt to and transform his world. Innovation has had a long and storied history in the United States. Some feel it has been, and will continue to be, the path to success in our country. In his 2011 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama offered, “Cutting the deficit by cutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine.” In a recent keynote address at the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Philadelphia, Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, framed innovation differently: “Innovation by itself turns out not

to be the trump card we expected; more important is the ability to scale innovation, to blend creativity with discipline.” Collins claims that America’s success depends on disciplined people engaged in disciplined thought and disciplined action, and also in bringing its innovative spirit – its ideas, inventions, and practices – to the world marketplace. As Philadelphians, this spirit of innovation rings especially true. After all, the founding of our country began with civic-minded innovators right here in our backyard, and, at various times, our city has been the epicenter of innovative design and manufacturing in the world. While it has seen decline in these areas in the past half-century, there are many who believe our region is on the rebound. In November 2012, Philadelphia Magazine published “The Innovation Issue,” with the cover headline “Welcome to the new Philly: Smarter. Cooler. Younger. The Amazing true story of how Philadelphia is reinventing itself.” It makes a compelling argument that our city is being reborn before our eyes, citing trends and people leading the innovation charge in business, technology, medicine, architecture, planning, food, arts, culture, and education as the main drivers of positive change. The region’s higher education institutions received great praise as the largest of employers and leading incubators of innovative minds in Philadelphia.

Whatisinnovation,exactly?As Headmaster Joe Cox points out in his letter (page 4), innovation is synonymous with change. The word innovation comes from the Latin innovare, to renew; in practice, innovation is the creative process of translating an idea or invention into a new good or service that creates value. Innovation can also be described as a process involving the deliberate application of information, imagination, and initiative in deriving greater or different values from existing resources. Haverford’s new Director of Innovation, Joe Sweeney, adds, “It is easy to confuse innovation with invention, but they are different. While invention means creating something new, innovation means using something that already exists in a new way. If technology is any process that an organization uses to transform labor, capital, materials, and information into products and services, then an innovation is a change in one or more of those technologies so as to increase the value of the products and services.” Innovations come in two forms: evolutionary and revolutionary. Evolutionary innovations are improvements brought

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about by incremental change, whereas revolutionary innovations, also called discontinuous or transformational innovations, are often new and disruptive technologies or processes.

InnovationsineducationMore than ever, forward-thinking schools are emphasizing the importance of innovation in instruction methods and skill development. In his acclaimed 2010 TED Talks “Changing education paradigms” and “Bring on the learning revolution!,” Sir Ken Robinson argues that we need revolutionary innovations in education that shift focus away from standardized “assembly line” models and toward schools that foster divergent thinking, creativity, collaboration, customized curriculums, and personalized learning. In other words, schools should embrace models like those championed by independent schools like Haverford. Robinson asks simply, “Why don’t we get the best out of people?” He argues that many schools educate students to become good workers, rather than creative thinkers. “Students with restless minds and bodies – far from being cultivated for their energy and curiosity – are ignored or even stigmatized, with terrible consequences. We are educating people out of their creativity,” he adds. And creativity is synonymous with innovation. Haverford’s Art Department Chair Chris Fox agrees. “As students get older, schools often un-teach creativity. In our studios and classrooms at Haverford, we are reinstalling and reinvigorating that most natural of human learning experiences called creativity.” Teachers and students report frustration by the lack of innovation, agility, and readiness to change in traditional schools that are required to “teach to the test.” One of the most valuable elements of a Haverford School education is that our teachers are not tied to standardized curriculums and tests. They have the freedom and flexibility to innovate and respond to the unique and individual needs of boys in their classrooms every day. “Having a growth mindset requires us as teachers to be always thinking of new ways and methods to engage students in the learning process,” says Haverford third-grade teacher Kate Thorburn. Several developments are driving change in the structure of schools and the methodology of teaching and learning environments. Among them, we are working with “digital natives” – the first generation to grow up with constant exposure to digital media – and research shows that these students learn far more in an interactive, collaborative environment. The boundaries between

teachers and students become less defined in the context of interactive learning, and teachers are challenged to transition from being a “sage on the stage,” where content is delivered once and at a set pace, to becoming a “guide on the side,” where students are challenged to participate more actively in their education. In this model, teachers employ differentiated teaching strategies to engage students, effectively becoming co-learners. Also, because students internalize knowledge more effectively when it is personally meaningful, project-based learning has become more prevalent. In addition, the increasing amount of information available to young students makes it vital for them to understand sources, discern critical information from the noise, and integrate it into their learning. Given this environment, it is becoming increasingly important to develop media literacy skills at a younger age. Finally, advances in educational technologies in and outside of the classroom are allowing new opportunities for teaching and learning.

InnovationsatHaverfordInnovation is not a new topic at Haverford. Our faculty are early adopters of new teaching and learning strategies and technologies, often participating in research and pilot programs aimed at determining best practices in boys’ education. Innovations in the past decade abound within Haverford’s walls. The art department developed its first multimedia studio in the mid-1990s before any other high school or art college in the area, and whereas some schools are just beginning to install and employ interactive Smartboards in their classrooms, nearly every classroom at Haverford has used them for years. Other physical innovations to our learning environments include the intentional design of our Lower School pods (grouped classrooms), our award-winning LEED Gold Upper School facilities, and high-tech conferencing equipment enabling global connection and collaboration. Programmatic innovations include the creation of the Upper School Honor Code and Honor Council, myriad service learning projects, budding leadership and global readiness initiatives, and our teacher evaluation system (developed in the early 2000s), which continues to be a model that other schools build upon. Educators continue to seek and develop innovative ways to integrate a framework of 21st century learning and skills into their classrooms. These skills will distinguish students who leave school prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world from those who do not. They include creativity,

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Joseph Sweeney grew up in Drexel Hill, Pa., and attended Monsignor Bonner High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1990.  An active member of the community, he was president of St. Edmund’s Guild, a vice president of the Community Service Corps, an editor on the yearbook staff, president of the Pro-Life club, performed in two plays each year, and was a member of the crew, wrestling, and Mathletes teams.  While a high school student, Sweeney worked as a playground leader, dishwasher, short order cook, and bouncer. Sweeney matriculated to Villanova University, first as a physics major and then dual majoring with psychology.  Dropping out during his junior year, Sweeney went to work for a research company before starting his first business a few months later.  He eventually closed that business and went to work for the Unisys computer corporation as their youngest manager at Global Headquarters, overseeing a staff of 300+ technical support personnel. Two years later, after developing his software programming skills, he opened a new software and recruiting firm with several partners. By that time, Sweeney had begun building robots as a hobby and went back to school, first finishing his bachelor’s degree and then beginning graduate work in artificial intelligence and robotics. Sweeney and his partners merged the software firm into a larger client and he went on to work as an active participant in several start-ups, including serving as a director of technology for Juniper Financial, an online bank successfully acquired by Barclays, and as founding business manager and acting president of ePharm, a business-to-business information platform sold to

DirectorofInnovationJosephE.SweeneyC-suite executives in the pharmaceutical industry. Following 9/11, Sweeney decided to take a break from the world of software and business and spend some time in the classroom teaching. While teaching mathematics, physics, and computer science at Malvern Preparatory and Delaware County Community College, he completed a Master’s in Mathematics at Villanova University.  He was promoted to Chair of Mathematics at Malvern Prep, where he also served on the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. Sweeney decided to apply his mathematics skills to further graduate work, earning a Master’s in Economics from Temple University. It was during this time that he and his wife, Alison, also a professional educator, adopted their two daughters, Grace and Rose. Sweeney jumped at the opportunity to come work at The Haverford School as the Chair of Mathematics, and was overwhelmed with gratitude when he was selected as the 2011 recipient of the Rafael Laserna Outstanding Teacher Award. Having chosen to stay within education, Sweeney decided to support craft with theory and enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s doctorate in educational leadership program.  He was recently appointed Director of Innovation at The Haverford School, where he looks forward to working with faculty, staff, and partnering software companies to transform education into a more personalized and customizable learning experience for each student. When not teaching or going to graduate school, Sweeney likes to read, walk, cook, and spend time with his friends and family.

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Haverford Super Lifer Keenan Mosimann is a storyteller at heart. For the past 15 years, he has been building and honing his cache of creative ideas, characters, and stories. Mosimann says he discovered this passion during recess time in his kindergarten year at Haverford. For entertainment, he invented characters and their stories and shared them with classmates, who loved to listen. Mosimann also vividly remembers a life-changing experience he had at Haverford. “I was enchanted by Mr. Palmer’s class, and in particular the planetarium lessons. Mr. Palmer brought these amazing stories of history and mythology to life; he connected human stories to the vastness of the universe, creating order out of chaos.” While still in Lower School, Mosimann began to play video games on a console. He loved the narratives and challenges – each game was a whole new world to explore. It was during this time that he first dreamed of becoming a video game developer. “For me, video games are magical and fun. But they are also educational. When I was young, my parents were concerned that I was playing too many games. They felt that I needed to do something more useful with my time. But they quickly came to realize the educational value in games.” They are not alone in this thinking. Researcher and game developer Jane McGonigal says, “In the best-designed games, our human experience is optimized: we have important work to do, we’re surrounded by potential collaborators, and we learn quickly and in a low-risk environment. Game-world insights can explain – and improve – the way we learn, work, solve problems, and lead our real lives.” Mosimann agrees. “Games often require creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and strategy. And they can build character and affect our lives in meaningful ways,” he says. In Middle School, Mosimann’s infatuation with movies fueled his passion for imagining, exploring, and telling stories. He continued gaming as well, now on a personal computer. During his II Form year, Mosimann had an innovative idea: he could record videos of himself playing video games; cut, mix, and comment on them, and post them online for others to watch. He launched a YouTube channel under the alias “Criken,” and to his surprise, his subscriber base grew substantially. His early success made clear an opportunity to develop and share his talents with a wider audience. In his III and IV Form years, Mosimann continued to build his channel and engage with his audience in his free time, and his subscriber base exploded. When his channel reached the 30,000-subscriber mark, companies in Los Angeles contacted him about monetizing his operation, offering to sponsor his channel in return for advertising. He began to realize that it could be the start of something special. His success also garnered him mass popularity and status in the online gaming world.

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In the real world, Mosimann was managing a rigorous academic workload on top of his new business venture. While it proved challenging, he says, it forced him to develop great time management and organization skills, and effectively separate his school life from his online life, especially as he progressed into his V Form year. His approach worked; he earned all A’s that year, while also successfully managing to grow his channel and relationships with fans and subscribers. To say that Mosimann has been successful would be an understatement – and he has the following to prove it. His YouTube subscriber base now tops 350,000 – yes, three hundred-fifty thousand – and his videos have amassed more than 85 million views worldwide. Certainly Mosimann’s technical savvy and his talent for creating engaging and entertaining videos is the main attraction, but he says he has also learned the importance of leveraging social media tools to connect with his followers. He says it is overwhelming to sift through thousands of comments and respond, but authentic interaction with fans on a personal level is an important driver of growth. Mosimann has continued to explore his options in the world of game design. In his V Form year, he took the software programming course at Haverford taught by Mr. Sweeney. “I consider myself more of a creative thinker than a technical thinker, but this experience gave me some great technical knowledge, perspective, and understanding of the complexity – and sometimes limitations – of turning creative game ideas into reality.” Between his V and VI Form year, Mosimann took part in a summer program at the University of Pennsylvania on graphic modeling. He found it transformational because it demonstrated a specific career path in a field with seemingly endless possibilities. Mosimann also learned the value of teamwork among students with similar interests, and became motivated to continue his pursuit for creation in college. Mosimann will pursue his passion for game design and film at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts beginning next fall. In the meantime, he will continue to grow his reputation as a big name in gaming. In March, he attended the PAX East Conference in Boston, Mass., where he was credentialed and, for the first time, publicly represented his online personality, “Criken” (www.youtube.com/user/Criken2). Previously anonymous online, the cat’s now out of the bag – and his star is certainly on the rise.

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innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration. The book The Innovator’s DNA also outlines five discovery skills that all innovators possess: one cognitive skill, associating (which the authors define as making connections across seemingly unrelated fields, problems, or ideas), and the four behavioral skills of questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting. To instill these skills in today’s students, teachers are employing several approaches, including blended and interactive learning, project-based collaborative learning, and digital portfolios. Extracurricular opportunities also help students foster and practice these skills outside the classroom. Blended learning refers to a teaching method that combines face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities. This method offers a more integrated approach to teaching and learning that enhances faculty and student collaboration and allows teachers to explore new forms of student assessment. The exploration and implementation of blended learning techniques is part of a larger effort at Haverford to align curriculum and changing content delivery systems and software applications with the ways in which boys learn best. Upper School Spanish teacher Andrew Poolman is piloting the incorporation of the online software program Duolingo to enhance his students’ learning process. So far, students have given the program high marks – citing increased engagement in lessons, and a deeper learning experience. “When motivated students are taught the foundation and then given the tools to explore learning on their own, that’s when their knowledge can really grow,” Poolman says. Second-grade teacher Marie Sweeney is utilizing Google Docs and other online resources to foster student exploration and collaboration in her classroom. “The computer, the Smartboard, and other technologies extend the learning process by making the material exciting and memorable for the boys. In math, one can experiment in class with weight and capacity, then move on to online resources that extend and clarify the concepts in an interesting and engaging manner,” says Sweeney. Interactive learning techniques often include short videos, simulations, electronic polls, quizzes, team-based projects, problem solving, game playing, debates, and case studies. These methods challenge students to think creatively and actively explore the material together. Students also receive a constant feedback loop about what they are learning and have fun in the process.

In the Middle School, art teacher Nathan Pankratz works with II Form boys on a film project that incorporates creative thinking, observation, and experimentation in telling a story, and requires the use of several digital devices including flip cameras, iPads, and desktop computers. Math teacher Nick Romero incorporates videos, websites, and other online resources in class with his boys to illustrate concepts. He says one tool that has been extremely effective is the use of digital clickers, an in-class student poll response system. “The student response system allows me to take the “temperature” of my class and to assess students’ understanding of the lesson. They are anonymous, so students can partake without fear of others knowing they made a mistake, and they know immediately if they answered a question correctly or incorrectly while practicing problems.” Another innovative teaching strategy that Haverford is currently investigating is the “flipped classroom” – a methodology that flips traditional classroom and homework strategies to boost student engagement and content mastery. While some semblance of flipped classrooms has existed at various schools previously, including Haverford, a hallmark of recent innovation in education came in early 2006 when Salman Khan began creating and sharing his homemade instructional video lectures on YouTube. Originally designed as basic references for his family and friends, his videos received so many views that it inspired him to quit his job as a successful hedge-fund analyst and dedicate himself full time to producing new material. Khan began to earn national attention after he launched Khan Academy, an online educational resource that incorporated real-time student assessment tools, in late 2009. Khan began to champion a learning model where students could use his video lectures and assessment modules to learn at their own pace, and where classroom time could be increasingly spent on teacher-student interaction and practice. The sheer popularity of his videos – which have amassed more than 500 million views to date – has proven transformational, and are used by teachers and schools worldwide, including Haverford. Khan’s flipped classroom approach has won over both early-adopting and skeptical educators alike, perhaps earning it a permanent spot in the teachers’ toolbox. Moving traditional lecture content out of the classroom to online videos and other resources allows for a more modular presentation of content and puts mastery of the content under the control of students, who can pause, rewind, forward, and replay videos as needed, and study at a pace that meets their own

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needs. In the flipped classroom model, teachers are able to record, refine, and reuse their best explanations of key concepts, and new assessment software is providing them with iterative feedback as well. Data captured from embedded assessments provide feedback about concepts that students may be finding more challenging, and faculty can use the data to devise and test new approaches to challenging topics. Middle School science teacher Marion Jacob is one of Haverford’s gurus on blended learning and the flipped classroom. In a recent class, Jacob blended instruction with a workbook project, a Smartboard quiz, online video, and a team exercise to review the structure of atoms, and assigned videos for homework. “Technology provides opportunities for my students to become active participants in their learning process. Education no longer just takes place in the classroom. My students are able to connect, collaborate, and create not only with me and with one another, but with other students and professionals around the world,” she says. Examples of innovation pervade extracurricular activities at Haverford, too. Haverford’s successes in VEX Robotics and the annual DECA competition for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs are two clear examples. This year, Haverford Upper School students have added a new accolade to their stellar record. In early

October, Haverford Upper School students Terry Rossi, Alex Zhang, Amar Patel, Haram Lee, and Jonathan Paras, advised by science teachers Tashia Conrad and Tom Trocano, teamed up to participate in the Conrad Foundation’s Spirit of Innovation Challenge. The Challenge provides an opportunity for hundreds of teams of students from around the world to create commercially viable products or services to address issues of global sustainability for the benefit of humanity. Completing a technical concept report, a business plan, and a graphic visualization, competition judges have selected Haverford as one of five finalists in the Health and Nutrition category to advance to the Innovation Summit at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, in April. The boys chose to develop a “super food,” proposing that a hybrid of wheat be used to acquire deeper than usual root growth in order to hold sandy soil in place for nutrient deposits to buildup and help mitigate sand storms and dune movement. They are then proposing to genetically alter that wheat species to contain a higher vitamin count to help with both hunger and vitamin deficiencies in areas where such food sources are typically difficult to grow. “The fact that they were able to use their love of science to “invent” something that has the potential to drastically improve life for others is very rewarding and meaningful to them,” says Conrad.

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AlumniinnovatorsThe spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship is alive and well among our alumni ranks. Indeed, the Class Notes section of each Haverford School Today magazine features notes illustrating innovative, entrepreneurial alumni pursuits and successes. Recent updates include George Blythe ’56, whose American High School Innovation Foundation recognizes and supports creative youths whose ideas inspire community improvements. George’s father, Dr. Rudolph Blythe, was the inventor of the sustained time-release capsule at SmithKline, among many other medicines that saved countless lives. Alumnus Mike Flowers ’87, New York City’s first “director of analytics,” was featured in a recent book, Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think, detailing how Mike and his team’s innovative work is revolutionizing the city’s building inspections process.

Michael Dubin ’97 has been challenging industry giants such as Gillette in the razor blade shaving business with his start-up company, Dollar Shave Club, which has garnered positive press with its entertaining viral marketing videos, business model, and early successes. Kirk Bonner ’08 made history at Bucknell by inspiring the founding of their first collegiate squash program, and he has taken his energy and creative talents into the classroom as a Teach for America educator in Philadelphia. Fitz Tepper ’11 created The Haverford School’s first native app, made available on iTunes last spring, under the direction of Joe Sweeney and his software programming class at Haverford. Tepper continues to innovate through continued involvement in the start-up world creating app software for schools in addition to his academic pursuits at the University of Southern California. In this issue’s Class Notes section, you can read about George Hermann ’76, who is the owner of more than 150 medical patents, and Barrett Purdum ’03, whose clothing company, Taylor Stitch, is creating big waves in San Francisco and beyond. In addition to the many inspiring individual success stories, numerous connections and collaborations abound within and across classes of Haverford graduates. The vibrant alumni network continues to perpetuate growth and opportunities, igniting ideas into ventures and partnerships of many sorts.

Want to share news, notes, or stories with the School about an alumnus who is being innovative?

We would enjoy hearing from you! Please send an email to Director of Alumni Relations Andrew Bailey ’02 at abailey@haverford.org.

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In January, Haverford established a new Director of Innovation role. To shepherd the School in its strategic innovation work, Haverford appointed Joe Sweeney, former Upper School mathematics chair. Sweeney has a record of innovative thinking and practices. It was Sweeney who led the math department in redefining its curriculum and phasing out textbooks, and he has been developing the School’s “Skunk Works Math Lab” with colleagues and students aimed at leading homegrown innovations in teaching and learning resources. Headmaster Joe Cox believes that the Director of Innovation position will be extremely important going forward. “I think the future of our instruction will depend on the right choices and recommendations that the Director of Innovation makes. He will have to see around corners. But we are in a strong position to make a difference in improving how we teach our boys.” In his new role, Sweeney is drawing upon his proven experience in the classroom, as well as in start-up environments, software development, and business. Collaborating with faculty, program directors, fellow senior administrators, and donors, Sweeney is primarily focusing on educational innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. He is also providing strategic direction in the areas of Junior Kindergarten through Form VI education, faculty and staff professional development, senior administration, Board education, outreach, and new program development. Entrepreneurial in nature, Sweeney’s position requires a high level of creativity in market assessment and program development for Haverford. “I am charged with identifying value-adding changes to existing internal processes to result in an improved learning experience for every student. We will expand the goals in time beyond student learning, to examine processes that may improve the engagement of the current community. There is also potential to impact constituencies beyond the Haverford community.” Sweeney has wasted no time in his first four months on the job. He is giving attention to the integration and development of web-enhanced and online courses, communities, and programs; he is developing faculty technology training for blended learning techniques; he has begun to facilitate the process of evaluation and transition to new learning management systems for the School; he has already secured some seed funding to support first-priority initiatives and is actively exploring more external funding opportunities.

He is also supporting the ongoing assessment of all academic and social learning technology at Haverford, including tech-supported classrooms, electronic textbooks, open-source resources, digital repositories, podcasts, blogs, social networking communities of practice, simulations, and other emerging technologies.

LookingaheadIn a recent address to the International Boys’ Schools Coalition gathering of college counselors at Haverford, Lafayette College President Dan Weiss explained that the “new normal” for liberal arts schools means facing an environment of transformation and change, and that many schools resist change. “Some schools won’t make it,” Weiss says. “The schools that do will be able to customize their programs and will focus on categories, not continuums, in class offerings. Schools that make it will be ferociously student-centered, and will have the data to support their claims of success.” Headmaster Joe Cox believes that this “new normal” environment will reward high impact and intentional learning communities like Haverford, where innovation plays an integral role. “One of the keys to success is maintaining a commitment to an engaged and excellent faculty and the kinds of applied learning opportunities and experiences it has worked hard to create, whether it be through leadership, service learning, global education, or other programs. Also, no institution is going to survive without the support and commitment of its alumni, and no institution will survive without real measured and celebrated outcomes, such as college persistence success. We need to focus on what we do best and make those things clear in everything we do.” For more than 128 years, The Haverford School has played an integral role in preparing young men with the skills, experiences, and the intellectual confidence they need to approach their chosen fields with a creative and innovative mindset. In a rapidly evolving information age dominated by globally interconnected digital cultures and markets, revolutionary innovations in schools are imperative. Haverford is poised to lead the way. Behind the leadership of Cox, Sweeney, and our many talented faculty, we will continue to stay true to our mission and vision of pairing the best of a liberal arts education with innovative programs and technology. We hope to inspire our students to be intellectually curious, mindful of the past, and equipped with the vision, judgment, and skills to be successful leaders prepared to face and resolve tomorrow’s challenges and to make enduring, positive contributions to this complex world.

Left: Second-grade teacher Marie Sweeney examines the links to the students’ web sites with second-grader Jaiden Shuchman. Middle: US Science teacher Tashia Conrad joined by the Spirit of Innovation Challenge team from Haverford. Right: MS math teacher Nick Romero walks his class through an assignment on percentages using the Smartboard.

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InnovationasamindsetatHaverfordIn Haverford’s strategic vision document, Preparing Boys for Life, A Strategic Vision: 2010-2020, the Board of Trustees emphasized our goal to be leaders in boys’ education. To fulfill this goal means to approach the teaching of boys with intentionality, adopting the best possible systems and processes of teaching and learning based on research and experience, and honed and continually improved through implementation and innovation.

Leaders in boys’ education is not a marketing tagline. It is an ideological commitment to define and deliver an approach to learning that sees innovation as more than a tool – rather, a mindset. As Director of Innovation Joe Sweeney puts it, “The School needs to take an “inquiry stance:” examining, testing, observing, and using results to inform advancements in teaching practices.”

Haverford has been a leader in boys’ education for more than a century, but the world is changing at an rapid pace. The culture of the School needs to shift toward a questioning and piloting paradigm to remain a leader in boys’ education in the immediate and longer-term future. There is no doubt that Haverford will face disruptive change from innovative education providers in the coming decade. We will be well positioned to respond and lead if we choose the appropriate stance of inquiry – research, testing, and a commitment to respond to feedback positively to create iterative improvements in our work.

Some of the projects underway or in planning phases at Haverford under the guise of innovation are below. This list is not comprehensive, but provides a first glance at the kind of work Sweeney and his team are pursuing. MHPS–MathematicsHomeworkandPracticeSystemDuolingoLanguageSoftwarePilotGrammarandVocabularySystemHaverfordFellowsProgram–FacultyDevelopmentLatinSteganographySystemInformationDensityandEnergyComparison–InquiryProjectBehaviorandGoalsCoachingSystemDecisionEducationSimulation-basedCourseSummerAcceleratorProgram–BlendedLearningLearningRecordStore(LRS)

Interestedinlearningmore?For further details, funding inquiries, or questions, please contact: JosephSweeney KerenWhiteDirector of Innovation Senior Director of Major Gifts jsweeney@haverford.org kwhite@haverford.org 484-417- 2766 484-417-2794

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TheHaverfordSchoolParents’AssociationPerfectPresenteventLower School boys enjoyed two days of shopping for Hanukkah and Christmas gifts for friends and family Dec. 4-5 during The Haverford School’s Perfect Present event. Each of the Lower School classes, along with parent personal shoppers, spent the day making sure each person on every boy’s list had an appropriate holiday gift. Parents, boys, and Haverford faculty all had a wonderful time.

TheHaverfordSchoolParents’AssociationBookFairLower School students and their families enjoyed The Haverford School Book Fair Feb. 25-27. Special activities included Donuts with Dads, afternoon book shopping, and a visit with author John McGranaghan. The Book Fair was a great success, raising funds that will benefit all of the boys and young men of Haverford.

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The Haverford School Parents’ Association collaborates to support The Haverford School, to enhance the education of our sons, to raise community

spirit, and to provide positive experiences for Haverford parents, all of whom are automatically members of the Parents’ Association.

Left: Book Fair co-chairs Alicia Payne and Lee Seaman; Center: Book Fair volunteers Michelle Walker and Linda Corcoran; Right: Natasha McNamee and her son, second-grader James

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FromAlumni“Haverford raised the bar on my life.   Some of the finest

men I have ever known walked the halls of The Haverford School. Some would consider that hyperbole, but it is true. I consider Haverford men to be my brothers. The School is more than an institution; it is a family.    I am inspired by the commitment of its teachers to the students. I am inspired by the commitment of students to each other. I am inspired by parents’ desire to send their sons to Haverford and be involved in the fabric of the School.   I donate to The Haverford Fund because I want others to share in the inspiration, the commitment, and the camaraderie.”

— Neil Rankin ’89

“I have always supported The Haverford Fund because I believe in quality private education and Haverford has always been very good at delivering a quality product to the community. The private schools in our area compete with excellent well-funded public schools for teachers and coaches. We must have sufficient funding to attract the best faculty and to be able to offer sufficient financial aid to make it possible to have a diverse and talented student body. We must also have a physical plant that is competitive with other private and public schools. Most important is that we graduate students of good character who are well prepared to enter excellent institutions of higher learning and go on to leadership roles in our society. Haverford is fortunate to have had excellent leadership and rich traditions that have fostered a superior learning environment.”  

— John Newhall ’51

FromAlumniParents“I am honored to “pay it forward” for all the goodness the

School has offered us. Sure, there have been mistakes and bumps in the 128-year road of educating all boys. But we have now arrived at the golden era of a deeply transformed – and transformative – school. So much so, I can say unequivocally Haverford simply is nowhere near the same school we once knew. It’s WAY better: in fact, the envy of the Inter-Ac – in almost all regards. I am proud my son (V Form), given other choices, made his own decision to call this home for high school. I often think, if Haverford did not exist, could it be created? Not a chance. Even in its

unperfected state, it’s just too unique and special. It took all 13 decades, thousands of remarkable boys, phenomenal teachers, dedicated coaches, and the über-committed leadership of countless administrators, alumni, and an extended community to construct and pave the way here. We can see the next horizon only by standing upon such broad shoulders. In their honor, for our heritage, and for all future Fords, we must keep it moving forward. This is the greatness we can offer the School – simply by giving back.”

— Kevin Burke ’78, P’14

FromCurrentParents“The tuition we pay is for the education of our son, but the

gift we give to The Haverford Fund is for the opportunity to offer that same education to boys from all walks of life.  From the three Rs, to music, to sports, to cooking classes after school, our son’s input will be challenged by boys with a variety of life experiences. We consider that diversity of experience a valuable component of any well-rounded education. Most important, we congratulate Haverford’s efforts to allow us, through The Haverford Fund, to participate in the sharing of resources available at this wonderful school.”

— Martha Ortiz and Bob Diamond P’21

“ We view Haverford as one of the most important investments we can make for our sons, for our community, and for our future overall.  Talented and caring teachers – like those at Haverford – are one of the most significant influences in helping children develop to their full potential. Similarly, The Haverford School, as an institution, is a crucial partner in raising good citizens and future leaders. These missions are harder to accomplish without adequate resources; we support all that goes into achieving these goals with our contributions to The Haverford Fund.”

— Suzanne and Adam Ciongoli P’25

FromGrandparents“We support The Haverford Fund because we feel our

contribution gives Haverford additional resources to hire and keep the best educators possible for our grandsons.”

— Sandi and Max Paul GP ’12,’14,’22,’26

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On Dec. 6, alumni in NYC’s financial world gathered at the Princeton Club of New York to celebrate Headmaster Joe Cox’s final year at The Haverford School: (front row, from left) Senior Director of Major Gifts George C. Wood ’75, Director of Alumni Relations Andrew Bailey ’02, (back row) Paul Barnes ’06, Chris Nordsiek ’02, Pat Fisher ’04, Headmaster Joe Cox, Will Leicht ’95, Carsten Schwarting ’97, Jeff Lee ’95, and Associate Head for External Affairs Brian McBride ’82. Not pictured: Mike Mariano ’88.

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AlumnireceptionsWest Coast alumni gathered for lunch at Madera Restaurant in Palo Alto, Calif., on Jan. 23: (seated, from left) Bear Kinkead ’54, Headmaster Joe Cox, Oliver Gildersleeve ’61, (standing) Senior Director of Major Gifts George C. Wood ’75, Andrew Antar ’08, Director of Alumni Relations Andrew Bailey ’02, George Hermann ’76, and Peter Hennessey ’95.

Gregg Miller ’88 hosted 20 alumni and Headmaster Joe Cox at his beautiful downtown San Francisco office on Jan. 22. Miller toasted Dr. Cox and cited many of the highlights of his tenure. Thank you to all alumni who made the effort to join us!

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The Haverford School Alumni Association, along with approximately 250 classmates, family members, and friends, honored Tim Lewis ’41, Cliff Keevan ’58, the 1970 Wrestling Team,

John Middleton ’73, the 1978 Basketball Team, Chris Arcuri ’94, Brian Ertel

’94, Kevin Ertel ’94, and Coach Don Richardson (awarded posthumously) during induction ceremonies into the

Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the School’s Field House.

Headmaster Joe Cox received the Special Recognition Award.

The undefeated 1970 wrestling team was inducted into The Haverford School Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 23: (seated, from left) Tom Bentley, John McReynolds (Captain), David Groverman, Phil Byrnes, Bob Burch, John Middleton, George Grey, (standing) Doug Worley (Manager), Art Garwood, Perry Hamilton, Eric Weren, Doub Morsbach, Huddy Smith, and Peter Johnson.

The 1977-78 Inter-Ac Champion basketball team was inducted into The Haverford School Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 23: (seated, from left) John Ibbetson ’78; Keith Dutill ’79; Charlie Miller ’78 (co-captain); Mike Peterson, assistant coach; Joe Cassidy, assistant coach; (back row) Larry Theuer, assistant coach; Keith Cockerham ’78; Mark Leahy ’78; manager; Charlie Clark ’79; Edmond Walters ’80; Kevin Burke ’78; Gerry van Arkel ’79; and Steve Siegfried ’80. Not pictured: Ray Edelman, head coach; Michael Edelman ’78 (co-captain); Chris McGurk ’79; John Hamilton ’79; Paul Sullivan ’79; Henry Dreifus ’78, manager; and Evan Cherniak ’78, manager.

Individuals inducted into The Haverford School’s 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 23 include (seated, from left) John Middleton ’73; eldest daughter Anita Archuleta, representing Teacher/Coach Don Richardson who was inducted posthumously; Cliff Keevan ’58; (back row) Tim Lewis ’41; Headmaster Joe Cox, Special Recognition Award; Kevin Ertel ’94; and Brian Ertel ’94.

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Bill Fortenbaugh ’54, Cliff Keevan ’58, John Cummings ’54

Tom Bentley ’70, Jim Buck ’77, Bill Thorkelson ’68

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Athletic Director and Head Lacrosse Coach John Nostrant, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Michael Murphy, Associate Head for External Affairs Brian McBride ’82

Chris Arcuri ’94 was one of seven individuals inducted into The Haverford School Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 23.

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The Cannon Club’s 3rd Annual Football Alumni Night honoring the class of 2013 senior players was held Feb. 22 in the Big Room of Wilson Hall. It was declared by Headmaster Joe Cox a “rollicking good time for all.” Football alumni, spread across five decades, came back to campus to welcome the 14 senior football players into their midst. Dr. Cox addressed the crowd of 80-plus attendees and was awarded a poster-sized photo of his exultant expression, while arm-in arm with Coach Mike “Murph” Murphy. This poster, depicting a special moment in time for both men and the program, was taken just after time expired in the 2009 win over Malvern Prep – the first win against Malvern in 26 seasons. Murph reiterated how the rebirth of Fords football could never have happened without Joe’s undying support, even as Dr. Cox confessed he was “unsure if we could ever beat the mighty Malvern football machine.” For Murph, this emotional moment in time defined the demarcation line separating the many barren years from the rebirth of Fords football, the fruit of five years of hard tilling since his arrival in 2005. The evening was hosted by the Cannon Club, the alumni-parent support network founded in 2006 to promote the overall mission of the football program. The club is named in honor of beloved teacher for 55 years, Don “Brownie” Brownlow. Brownlow was famous for his support of the football team and for firing a booming, smoking cannon to start each new school year. The Cannon Club has adopted, and now carries forth, that tradition to signal the start of each home game.  Bill Ward ’55 was awarded the inaugural 12th Man Award for the

alumnus who most exemplifies spirit, support, and service to the football program. Coach Murphy described Bill as a guy who literally bleeds maroon and gold for the school and the football program. He is seen at almost all home and most away games.  Greg Murray ’03 was awarded the inaugural Brownlow’s Cannon Award, given to the young alumnus (graduated less than 15 years) who has supported the football program the most.  Murph recapped yet another successful season (7- 4, 4-1) and emphasized how much the alumni support meant to him and the team. Whether attending a game, sponsoring an ad in the program book, hosting a home game Tent Event, or simply providing words of encouragement, Murph asserted his belief in and validated the ascendency of the Fords’ program several times.  Emcee Michael Bradley ’79–media personality, sports historian, and journalist–livened up the crowd and the evening with his sharp wit, keen insights, and humorous anecdotes. His wide-spanning piece, “Tradition of Excellence: 125 Years of Football,” written for the club’s annual program book, The Program 2012, was frequently referenced throughout the evening as an inspirational source of pride and discovery for the many who did not realize the breadth and depth of Fords football heritage.  “Researching and writing the 125-year history of this great sport at such a great school and with such rich characters and such a winning overall tradition was a labor of love. I was honored to be the one to finally tell the entire story,” Bradley said.  2013 Hall of Fame Inductee Cliff Keevan ’58 inspired the seniors with his talk about tradition and implored the boys to return to campus each fall,

beginning next season, to continue to set an example of loyalty and support for the younger guys. He reminded the boys that “Tradition Never Graduates.”  After introducing and praising each senior, Murph listed just how successful this class of seniors was on the field as a whole. “In fact,” beamed Murph, “I doubt if any other group, ever, has been this successful in its Haverford football career. They’ve been a part of two Inter-Ac Championships and finished second twice. In four seasons, they never lost to Germantown Academy or Penn Charter, and beat Episcopal and Malvern three out of their four years. Every year, in their nonleague schedule, they beat at least two major regionally ranked schools in the Catholic or Public leagues that were, student body-wise and physically, much bigger than us. They never backed down against anyone and were willing to play any team, anywhere. This year we have five players joining a growing list of Fords heading off to college to play football, three of whom will compete at the Division I level.  “And, they set an incredibly high bar and, once and for all, proved the significance of our favorite team slogans: Those Who Stay Will Win and Where We Go One, We Go All.”  These newly minted football alumni – Murph’s Men – completed the School’s 125th season with honor and distinction amidst the admiration and applause of all gathered for the evening. The Cannon Club Annual Football Alumni Night is held on the night preceding the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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On Dec. 22, the third Annual Alumni vs. Varsity/JV Squash Match took place. The alumni team was well represented with more than 20 in attendance including Sam Henderson, B.G. Lemmon, Charles Mueller, Sachin Patel, Ash Egan, Bobby Greco, Nick Kensey, Todd Ruth, Jim Zug, John Sawin, Ted Ledlie, Jon Crowell, Scott Brehman, Jim Buck, Bob Clothier, George Wood, Rocky Schnaars, Bill Ferguson, and more. Although Walter Smedley was missing, the alumni team prevailed in the first two matches and was quite confident of retaining the bragging rights until next year only to see the varsity players tie up the contest 10-10 with only a single match remaining. Playing No. 1 for the alumni was Ash Egan ’10 currently on the Princeton Men’s team but recovering from injury and a long layoff. His opponent was III Former and No. 1 player for the varsity, Sean Hughes. In a match that was tightly contested and contained one splendid point after another, Hughes earned the win and with it, a victory for the varsity/JV team.

On Dec. 23, 20 alumni gathered at the Skatium in Havertown to take on EA alumni in the eighth Annual Alumni Ice Hockey Game.

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H. Graham Dripps (Graham)610-645-8963GDripps@aol.com

` The class mourns the loss of John H. Staples who died Jan. 21, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Jim Burdick and Graham Dripps plan to attend the Golden Fords Luncheon at noon on Friday, May 3, in The Big Room of Wilson Hall (handicap accessible). All members of the Class of 1939 are encouraged to join them!

1941Thomas H. Lewis Jr. (Tim)610-356-2239thlewis3@gmail.com

` The class mourns the loss of James M. Wallace Jr. who died Jan. 6, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Tim Lewis was inducted into The Haverford School Athletic Hall of Fame in February. The event was a fantastic celebration of the athletic traditions at the School. Tim was joined by several other individual and team inductees. The event also recognized Headmaster Joe Cox’s commitment to athletic excellence with a special recognition award. Congratulations to Joe, Tim, and all of the inductees!

1942A. Carter Fergusson610-896-8950

` The class mourns the loss of Edward “Ned” Wertimer who died Jan. 2, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Carter Fergusson attended the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction in February to honor Tim Lewis ’41 as well as longtime math teacher and tennis coach Don Richardson, and others. On a related note, the 1942 and 1943 Inter-Ac Championship Baseball Teams have been proposed for Athletic Hall of Fame consideration. Any class members who would like to support the nomination with information or simply a positive vote are encouraged to contact Andrew Bailey in the Alumni Office at 484-417-2791.

1943ReunionCharles P. Baker III (Charlie)610-688-5793charlie@bakerindustries.org

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

` The class mourns the loss of William Armstrong Powel Jr. died peacefully at Pennswood Village on Jan. 11, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits. Our 70th Reunion celebration will take place at the annual

Golden Fords Luncheon at noon on Friday, May 3, in The Big Room of Wilson Hall (handicap accessible). The event is a wonderful place to kick off Alumni Weekend! Members of the class who plan to attend include Charlie Baker, Joe Ewing, Harry Marsh, Andy Porter, Scott Smith, Clay Stahler, and Ed Wilford. Others are strongly encouraged to join the 1943 table!

1944Joseph W. Rogers (Joe)610-527-3066jrogers313@comcast.net

1945Jay C. Sands 610-525-4633fritziejay@aol.com

Jay Sands writes: “I received a note at Christmas from Faith and Al Cohen. They held a wedding and reception in Santa Cruz, Calif., for 100 family and friends who came from 12 countries and five continents for Heidi and Anand’s nuptials. Three weeks later, they flew to London for a reception for the family and friends who couldn’t come across the Pond!

1932James Godshalk (Bond)215-493-4320

1938ReunionFrederick Y. Peters (Ted)610-645-8879

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` The class mourns the loss of Frank R.S. Sellers who died March 5, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

In honor of our 75th Reunion, class members are encouraged to attend the Golden Fords Luncheon at noon on Friday, May 3, in The Big Room of Wilson Hall (handicap accessible). The event is a wonderful way to kick off the 2013 Alumni Weekend!

1939James H. Burdick (Jim)610-382-9272

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Then Al and Faith sailed from Amsterdam around the Iberian Peninsula to Barcelona and then flew home to be serious again. They do get around! Their large family keeps them on the go. Ned Purves wrote to tell me he broke his ankle and spent several months in the hospital and rehab. He now is confined to a wheelchair. His son, Michael, married a lovely Spanish girl and they are expecting a daughter in May. Best wishes to Ned and hope he can graduate from the wheelchair soon.”

1946F. Zerban Brown (Zerb)202-338-6536fzbrown@jhu.edu

Thomas A. Ewing (Tom)480-621-8060taesse@aol.com

Tom Ewing writes: “In the fall 2012, classmate Dick Esrey was one of six athletes from 130 years of varsity sports chosen to be inducted into the newly established Athletic Hall of Fame at Swarthmore College. Dick had been the outstanding member of the Swarthmore football (quarterback) and baseball (shortstop) teams throughout his college years. The inaugural ceremony in October was widely covered in Philadelphia and central New Jersey newspapers. Congratulations, Dick! Dick lives at Princeton Windrows retirement community in New Jersey where he is vice president of the five-member Board of Trustees and last year joined the ranks of great-grandfather. Christmas notes from Clem Bowen (Delaware) and Dick Pearson (Washington, D.C.) testify to their continuing active lives, and Pat McCarter writes that she lives on at Dunwoody Village and this past summer sold the Pocono

Mountain home where she and Lou enjoyed many vacation years, especially fly-fishing and skeet-shooting.”

1947Frederick P. Thornton (Fritz)5124 Pontiac RoadDrexel Hill, PA 19026610-789-1814610-220-8652 (cell)fpbthornton@verizon.net

` The class mourns the loss of Hutchison S. Curtis who died Jan. 21, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Fritz Thornton writes: “Bill Fritz reported that Hutch Curtis has passed away. Hutchy and I were classmates from first grade to graduation. We suffered through Gus Lussi’s figure skating class at Ardmore rink. Mr. Lussi (who was a world-class teacher of champions) gave up on us and we became football and basketball players instead. Hutch “Big Luke” was a fine tackler and became an even better catcher as we moved through Inter-Ac competition. “Joe Diamond’s shore house suffered flood damage at Seaside Park, but he is back living there and doing most of the repair work himself. “Bill Fritz and Dick Ricci are not going on a major adventures this year. That’s new in and of itself from these world travelers! “Buck Scott regularly plays tough tennis with Quincy Williams ’49 and I still belong to the HealthPlex where I work out 3-4 times a week on elliptical and stationary bike equipment. No squash, tennis, or basketball though – and I do miss that.“Classmates, keep in touch.”

1948ReunionStokes B. Carrigan III609-492-1889Carrigan@aol.com

Edward A. Chasteney III (Ted)949-429-1959

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

Stokes Carrigan writes: “By the time you receive this, our 65th Reunion will be upon us. This is a twofold appeal: First, if you have not planned to attend, change your plans and sign up. We are all octogenarians and there will not be too many more opportunities for us to get together and reminisce about the good times we had at Haverford. In response to Ted Chasteney’s earlier letter, the following plan to attend: Breyer, Bracken, Carrigan, Croskey, Heilman, Hill, Pollard, Mason, Rhoads, Repetto, and Sloan. This will be an opportunity to say farewell to Joe Cox, who has been a truly outstanding headmaster. So don’t ponder too long, just do it! “The second appeal is to contribute to The Haverford

Fund. In our 60th year, our class won several prizes for its monetary contributions. One that we should all cherish is that we out performed our 1948 Episcopal counterparts in the amount of money raised. We have not heard if this competition is continuing, but let’s act as if it is. That means give something, whatever you can afford. “Now for some personal news: We live half the year in Beach Haven, N.J., and the other half on Well Station, Queensland, Australia. In Beach Haven, we do a lot of sailing. On Well Station, we raise beef cattle – two totally different lives. We were in Australia when Hurricane Sandy charged up the East Coast and took aim at the Jersey Shore and greater New York. We hopped on a plane and returned to find the place in a ‘bloody’ mess, and lots of it still is. But the cattle business called, so we had to return to Australia and arrived four days after Cyclone (hurricane) Oswald roared down the east coast of Australia, causing major flooding in our local towns and in the ‘bush.’ In both events, our houses were undamaged, but there was

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One of the casualties of the recent 2008 renovation and addition to Wilson Hall was the razing of Severinghaus Library, and with it, the archival space tucked away in the northeast corner of that building. The collection, which had just been organized and inventoried, was sent to off-campus storage and the archivist to Palmer House, to spend most of the next five years supporting the development and communications activities of the School. It was not until the end of 2012 that space on campus in Wilson Hall was allocated and necessary renovations made to provide a new home for the Archive. We are pleased to report that the collection has now returned safely intact to campus and the task of reorganizing it and integrating materials collected during its absence has begun. The remodeled facility provides a public space, a work area, and climate-controlled storage. It is still a work in progress: complete shelving needs have yet to be met and work space furnishings provided. However, if there are materials that you are interested in and we have them, we should be able to find the item(s) for you.

PlanningavisitYou are welcome to visit the new location on the northeast side of Wilson Hall, ground floor. Please schedule an appointment with Sandy Mercer by phone at 610-642-3020, ext. 1344, or email at amercer@haverford.org.

MaterialcontributionsAny institution must by law preserve certain documents such as Board minutes and student academic records. The Archive, however, as we conceive it should also provide the material for a reconstruction of the various aspects of School life at any moment in time. Not surprisingly, we are a long way from achieving such a goal. There are some surprising gaps in the record that alumni may be able to help fill. One of the most glaring is the near total lack of Index issues from the late 1930s, the 1940s, and the l950s. Any contribution of such issues to the Archive would be much appreciated. It would help as well if someone could provide information about the time and reasons for the publication’s conversion from a magazine to a tabloid format. Thank you, and stay tuned for more news and notes from the annals of Haverford history!

ThearchivereturnstoWilsonHallby Sandy Mercer, School Archivist

(and is) lots of cleaning up to do. Here in Australia, the fencing on all the creek crossings has had to be replaced, the scattered cattle rounded up, and mounds of debris removed from our cattle yards. There is a saying about no rest for the weary. We have become subscribers. “We have had a most engaging conversation with Peter Sellers recently. Peter left us in III Form to attend St. Paul’s along with several classmates that he mentioned – Moreau Brown, Allan Cox, Bill Read. He recalls his days at Haverford with great fondness – more than those at St. Paul’s. Peter said he was not a great scholar, but remembers that Jack Haas, Fred Hetzel, and Phil Repetto were. His fourth-grade nemesis was Jimmy Bell. His best friend at Haverford was David Pilkington, who came to us from England during World War II. Peter received three degrees in math from Penn – B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. He was on the faculty of Rockefeller University in NYC for 45 years and retired 10 years ago, but they kept him on. He lives in Philadelphia and commutes to New York two days a week where he collaborates with other faculty members. If his wife joins him, they stay for two more days and attend cultural events. He married Lucy Bell Newlin from Wayne whose brothers attended Haverford. They have four children and eight grandchildren, and spend summers with them at a camp on Mount Desert Island in Maine.”

1949William W. Clements Jr. (Bill)610-687-1947wm.nan.clements@earthlink.net

Bill Clements writes: “Christmas cards brought news of several members of our class:

Betsey and Ward Corkran are finding life good in their retirement community with interesting friends and activities. Their daughter Susan and her husband Jim – both geologists – explored Iceland for their 25th anniversary. Susan and Jim’s son is looking into studying forestry at the University of Maine in Orono and their daughter, Grace, is with NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Ward and Betsey’s son, Skip ’82, is now with Delaware Investments in Philadelphia. His architect wife Jenny (daughter of Bill and Jerry Kinkead) serves on the board of trustees of her alma mater. “Nancy and Quincy Williams spent their traditional August in the Adirondack Mountains with members of their family visiting as their schedules permitted. Quincy relates, ‘We played a great deal of tennis and some golf. We no longer do any serious hiking or climb mountains, but walk the gentler trails.’ They are enjoying life at Waverly Heights. Quincy serves on an alumni board at the University of Pennsylvania where he received his MBA. “Anne and Alan Kimbell wrote that, while en route to a wedding in Washington, ‘We stopped to visit the memorial to the heroes who brought down Flight 93 at Shanksville, Pa. Then, in Washington, we went to the 9/11 memorial plaza at the Pentagon. Both sites are appropriately muted, tell the story of the many brave lives lost on that terrible day, and bring into focus the realities of a world wracked with hatred. Now Christmas comes to reaffirm the love of God for the world, in the celebration of the birth of Jesus whose very presence on earth gives reason to believe that good will triumph over evil, and that salvation is at hand.’ ”

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Class of 1952 alums Jim Master, Bob Keady, and Bill Wilson recently enjoyed lunch together in Venice, Fla.

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25thAnnual“Doc”ThomasGolfOuting@ Rolling Green Golf Club noon

AlumniNightatPhillies@ Citizens Bank Park Brewers @ Phillies 4:05 p.m.

AlumniHaverfordFundBBQ@ Nostrant Pavilion 6-8 p.m.

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1950Philip L. Byrnes Jr.910-270-5116dorfil1470@bellsouth.net

Joshua C. Thompson610-525-1464junkshun1@verizon.net

William G. Warden III 610-558-1430wwarden3@me.com

` The class mourns the loss of John W. Stokes II who died Dec. 31, 2012. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

1951E. Arnold Forrest Jr. (Arnie)732-933-1405valforrest@comcast.net

John H. Newhall610-664-6566jnewhall@verizon.net

Arnie Forrest writes: “We mourn the loss of Bill Rose who passed away on Jan. 9, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. We extend our condolences to Bill’s family. Just days before his death, while in intensive care, Bill had the thrill of seeing his first grandchild on Skype – Liam Christopher Rose, born on Dec. 29, 2012, to Bill’s son Ted and wife in Los Gatos, Calif. “Ed Kuljian is writing a book about the Middle East based on his 20 years of business experience there and his mother’s family’s survival of the genocide of the Armenians. Not much has changed and there are no magic or quick solutions. The subtitle is A Westerner’s Journey into the Mind-set of the Middle East. “Don MacDougall reports from Vero Beach, Fla., that he and Leigh continue the active sporting life and spend less time

in Connecticut where they see family. Wade Close is back to playing tennis and Carol has recovered enough to take road trips to see families in Atlanta and vacation in Florida. Bill Shaw is successfully weathering a tough winter in his seaside Maine house. “Bill Crowell welcomed Headmaster Joe Cox and Alumni Director Andrew Bailey ’02 to the San Francisco Bay Area on Jan. 22 with a coffee hour at his home in Santa Rosa.  “Dr. Cox, headmaster extraordinaire, is serving his final semester at The Haverford School and will retire in June. Words simply fail to do justice in describing Joe’s 15-year tenure of “Preparing Boys for Life” at Haverford. Perhaps the inscription on a T-shirt at EA Day 2012 captures it best: “Dr. Cox is a lover not a fighter, but he fights for what he loves.” May God continue to bless Joe and wife Kathy on their life’s journey. Indeed, we will miss them. A special community tribute to Joe will take place in Centennial Hall on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception following in the Field House at 7 p.m. Please come and say “so long” to Joe and Kathy.”

1952John W. Alexander Jr.484-380-3165jalexande2@comcast.net

Charles H. Davis (Charlie)267-909-8555chdavis444@comcast.net

Richard W. Graham II (Dick)610-687-3562gboxg@aol.com

Bob Keady and his wife, Jody, had a three-day encounter with a hurricane (not Sandy) on a 28-day cruise from Rome to

Barbados on Royal Clipper, the world’s largest five-masted sailing vessel. Carey Parker writes: “Retirement continues to be more active than I’d ever imagined. Back and forth cross-country from D.C. to keep in touch with bicoastal grandchildren – two in Seattle and one in Vienna, Va. (fortunately, the latter is not Vienna, Austria!) The highlight of last winter was a wonderful trip to the Whistler Ski Resort in Canada – amazing to enjoy the progress the two kids, 7 and 5, made on downhill skiing. I miss the challenge and inspiration of my Capitol Hill job, but I’m hopeful that last November’s election has jolted both parties into working more effectively for the common good, not just for partisan advantage.” John Ritter and his wife, Edith, are preparing to move from a 2,300 square foot home of 41 years to a 1,000 square foot independent living cottage. “We have antiques going back two and three generations that we want to keep in the family,” John says. Class agent Charlie Davis and scribe John Alexander have

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both gone through this process and neither has any regrets. Speaking of John Alexander, his article on U-858, the German sub that surrendered off Cape May after V-E Day, will be published in the April 2013 issue of Cape May Magazine.

1953ReunionDavid A.T. Biddle (Dave)484-924-8496tickydave@aol.com

William J. Gies II (Bill)610-407-9663wjgiesii@aol.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

Dave Biddle writes: “Welcome to the New Year! Hope 2013 finds everybody healthy. The G. Dickson “Pop” Garner Teaching Excellence Award, which John Adams initiated last year, was presented to math teacher Rob Upton. Remember this award is unique, as the students vote on the recipient. “Skip Huston has recovered

from his devastating fall last year and is now back full time with the Huston Foundation. “As you probably remember, our class continues to be record setting for alumni giving. This year marks our 6th consecutive year of 100 percent participation. Thanks to you, Bill and Dave will receive the 2013 Alumni Service Award, presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated loyalty and commitment to The Haverford School and its community through extraordinary effort and dedication. The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association on May 3 in Ball Auditorium, which of course is part of Alumni Weekend. “What a segue to an update for our 60th Reunion events: Friday, May 3Golden Fords Luncheonnoon-2 p.m. Wilson Hall, the Big RoomA wonderful chance to gather in the newly renovated Big Room (handicap accessible). Alumni from the classes 1931 (oldest living alumnus) through 1963 (50th Reunion Class) are

invited to attend. Tables will be organized for ’53 alumni and guests. Come to enjoy the camaraderie of classmates and fellow alumni from the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, and early ’60s. Campus Tour 2-3 p.m.Location: CampusImmediately after the Golden Fords Luncheon, we have arranged a campus tour for ’53 alumni and guests. Emphasis will be placed on the new Upper School complex, which was dedicated after our last Reunion. All points are handicap-accessible. Annual Meeting of The Haverford School Alumni Association 5-6 p.m. Wilson Hall, the Russell C. Ball Jr. ’44 AuditoriumRob Hastings ’86, president of the Alumni Association, will preside. Headmaster Joe Cox and Board Chair John Stoviak ’69 will speak on the state of the School. The 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award will be presented as will the 2013 Alumni Service Award. The Class of 1963 will be honored as the 50th Reunion Class. All Haverford alumni are encouraged to attend. Saturday, May 4Tour of the new Barnes Foundation for 1953 alumni and their guestsBenjamin Franklin Parkway, PhiladelphiaThe recent Barnes relocation is a smashing success! It’s a “must-see!” The School will provide a chartered bus that will leave from campus at approximately 11:30 a.m. Our tickets for the Barnes Foundation are for noon. Cost is $20/person. Class of 1953, 60th Reunion Dinner 6 p.m.Cocktails and catered dinner in the Nostrant Pavillion of Palmer House, overlooking the varsity football field. Enter the Palmer House parking lot from

Buck Lane. Our 60th Reunion photograph will be taken at this event and Headmaster Joe Cox will join us for part of the evening. (Cost to be determined.) “The class wishes to thank Julie Pizzutillo, Associate Director of The Haverford Fund, for her tireless efforts to help the Class of 1953 to continue to achieve record-setting performances. “Scott Tuttle reports that he, Jay Goldenberg, and old classmate Cubby Scott revisited the old watering hole, The Guard House, on a cold day in January to share old times over dinner. Besides summer/winter travels (and stories not printable), the big story is that Cubby will join us in May for the 60th. Scott has been in touch with Jim Raugh who is in good spirits and still up to his joke-a-minute. He sends his best to everybody, but will not be able to make the 60th.”

1954John B. Stetson IV 610-640-7557johnbstetson@verizon.net

Nonie and Bruce Krause attended the Navy/Princeton track meet. They met Tom Hopkins ’10 and Princeton ’14, along with Tom’s mother, father, and grandmother. Tom has broken every track record that Bruce held at Haverford or Princeton. Tom is an impressive young man and a credit to his schools.

1955Howard Butcher IV 610-722-0776hbiv@verizon.net

Thomas F. Maxey (Tom)561-797-0523reefrat23@yahoo.com

George Wood ’75 with George Atterbury ’60 at his home in Arroyo Grande, Calif.

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Francis R. Strawbridge (Fran)267-519-2314fr.straw@comcast.net

1956James F. Mitchell III (Jim)610-355-9444JFM@babbins.com

` The class mourns the loss of Gregory B. Tobin who died Jan. 3, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

1957Thomas A. Chase (Tom)703-727-3422toma_chase@hotmail.com

Tom Chase is active as an instructor in two ESL programs; one at the local library, the other at a local Methodist Church. He learns a lot from the students culturally, including their perceived needs and frustrations with respect to finding employment. The students are from around the world, including an Iranian woman who started the national karate program in Iran, while the Shah was still in power. Tom’s daughter, Patti, had a send-off lunch with Tom Russell in Seattle prior to her move back to San Diego. Larry Buell and his wife, Kim, will be in the D.C. area until mid-April, as Larry will be lecturing during that time. Michael Mullins ‘56, his wife, Carol, and Tom Chase hope to get together with the Buells during that time.

1958ReunionAndrew L. Mozino (Drew)610-527-2409almozino@aol.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

Ted Hoag writes: “Susie and I survived our daughter’s wedding on Cape Cod in June and am thrilled to be able to report that, together with her husband, they have taken up the sport of rowing! They have joined the Duxbury Bay Maritime School and Laura has finished her first summer and fall on the water and is erging this winter. Looking forward to presenting the School with its first memorabilia for its new boathouse: a collage of photos and medals from our ’57 and ’58 National Championship years. Looking forward to seeing many of you in May for our 55th!” Peter Wright writes: “I am thrice retired: 1. USAF 2. Newburgh Free Academy 3. Newburgh Auto Auction … now, just sub-teaching when called. Still kicking … just not as high!” Evan Chandlee wrote to say he and his sister took a trip to Cuba in April 2012.

Please watch your mailboxes and your email for updates related to our upcoming 55th Reunion. The weekend begins with the Golden Fords Luncheon at noon on Friday, May 3, in The Big Room of Wilson Hall. Our final reunion toast to the Class of 1958 will take place at Marian and Drew Mozino’s home on Saturday evening, May 4. Please join us!

1959Henry L. Collins III (Hank)914-489-8736

Christopher M. Harvey (Chris)609-796-5097gocards5@comcast.net

Thomas L. Widing (Tom)215-923-9161tlwiding@aol.com

Chris Harvey writes: “Skip Scott will be heading north

from Florida with Gracie for his 50th Reunion at Union College then heading for Nova Scotia and planning a trip to Scotland and England in July. Jim Laier wrote to recall memories of the ’58 football team. He saw Bernie Smith who is doing well. Jane and Blaine Krickl celebrated their 40th anniversary in Venice. Pete Crouse is expecting big things from his golf game after minor shoulder surgery. Barb and I are heading to Dartmouth in June for my 50th. We will spend two weeks in Bermuda in May. Our oldest son, Brett, will marry in July. Happy about the Ravens win, but very sad my idol Stan Musial passed away.”

1960Francis B. Jacobs II (Fran)610-647-9529FBJTWO@yahoo.com

John F. Osgood610-688-6848osgoodjf@gmail.com

John H. Richards III610-527-3326jhthree@gmail.com

1961John W. Frazier IV610-688-4135jfrazier@mmwr.com

Hugh W. Snyder484-266-0768doccrim80@yahoo.com

Classmates will be delighted to know that several recent graduates who benefited from our Class of 1961 Haverford Scholars Fund have returned to campus to thank the School and to share their success stories from college. Watch your mailboxes for a Class of 1961 Haverford Scholars Fund financial report, which will also include a more detailed description of these impressive and very grateful young alumni.

1962John H. Thacher Jr. (Turk)610-687-6591jthacher@aol.com

Turk Thacher writes: “As mentioned in the last edition of Haverford School Today, Wally

Jim Howson ’60 returned to campus to visit with Upper and Middle School English classes, share his experiences at Haverford, and discuss his book, One Foot in Heaven: Memoirs of a Middle School Teacher.

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and I hosted a class cocktail party at the Athertyn Clubhouse in Haverford on Dec. 1. We had very decent local attendance – Lucy and Howard Buzzard, Kathy and Walt Smedley, Carol and Turk Thacher, Ilene and Wally Allen, Lucy and Hank Hannigan, Kris and Bill DeWitt, and Anna May and Peter Charrington – check out the pictures of the group! “Gail and Doug Walters are all settled in their new home on Callawassie Island in South Carolina. Gail tells us that if you want to buy a cup of coffee, you have to drive for about 20 minutes! Gail reports further, ‘The weather has been great and the sunsets from our yard are wonderful. Some mornings it is in the mid 50s and warms up to mid 70s during the day. We have been busy with new friends and friends of friends from Pennsylvania … no one who lives here is from here.’ “Jeff Foltz is all over the place with book tours. His new book Two Men Ten Suns is a great story and a great read – if you have not bought one already, please do so!

“If you are going to be around the weekend of May 3-5, please come by the campus and see ‘old’ friends from the Class of ’63 – they are doing their best to try to duplicate the wonderful weekend we had last year. Also, help us celebrate with Joe Cox at his last Alumni Weekend – he has done an amazing job for our School. Keep the news coming.”

1963ReunionRobert A. Melikian (Bob)610-896-9230ram@abcd-pods.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

Jon Schlosser writes: “I attended fourth grade through III Form (1954-60) and am delighted to reopen this part of my life – it had sadly faded away since I left and started at Harriton. One of my fondest memories is the little lighted late session board. I am living in Cincinnati, since 1990, before

that it was Penn State, then a stint in central Pa., Wilmington, Chadds Ford, and then off to the Midwest. I am married to Karen (1996), and together we have seven wonderful children and eight grandchildren. Life is good!”

1964William C. Bullitt (Bill)215-523-9939william.bullitt@dbr.com

Craig F. LaForce919-942-2049putawayboy@me.com

` The class mourns the loss of Peter Gibbons-Neff who died Jan. 20, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Craig LaForce writes: “For this episode of “Where Are They Now?” I chased down Dick Oehrle on the left coast!” Per Dick: “When the story left off, we were graduating from Haverford in late spring 1964. I

went on to Harvard, majoring in English (with an undergraduate thesis on Shakespeare) and minoring in antiwar protest. I was better at the first than the second, alas. Instead of going on to graduate school in English at Harvard, I married and the two of us moved to New York, where we entered the master’s program in English and comparative literature at Columbia. I had the great good fortune to study with Martin Meisel and Edward Said, who showed each week in his seminar on 20th century criticism that erudition was not incompatible with thought. After earning an M.A. in June 1969, I stumbled across a position as production editor (aka typesetter) at The New York Review of Books, a place with many intellectual currents flowing across a spectrum of academic and political interests, with powerful connections to the world of publishing as it was then. A heady mix! Meanwhile, my marriage was breaking up for mundane reasons not worth describing here, and

Top: Members of the Class of 1962 celebrating on Dec. 1: Howard Buzzard, Walt Smedley, Turk Thacher, Wally Allen, Hank Hannigan, Bill DeWitt, and Peter Charrington. Bottom: The ladies of 1962 alumni at the Dec. 1 cocktail party: Ilene Allen, Kris DeWitt, Lucy Hannigan, Lucy Buzzard, Carol Thacher, Anna May Charrington, and Kathy Smedley.

Bo Dixon ’61 at the John McDonogh statue in Lafayette Square, New Orleans. John McDonogh was philanthropist who donated his fortune to public education in New Orleans and Baltimore. His legacy helped establish the McDonogh School where Bo was Headmaster after Haverford.

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Dick Oehrle, Key Man ’64

deciding to switch fields, I applied to the Ph.D. program in linguistics at M.I.T. This turned out to be very lucky: first, my application was accepted (with generous support) and second, the experience was positively transformative. Typically for me, I was a bit slow in finishing my dissertation, and even before I was done, I was teaching linguistics at Stanford. In 1977, I married Susan Steele, who I had met at Stanford while she was a post-doc studying language universals with Joseph Greenberg and who had moved to the University of Arizona in Tucson, as a founding member of the new linguistics department there. In 1978, I joined the U of A faculty and we remained there for 20 years. During this time, we had two children: Olivia (now a lawyer with Jones Day in Atlanta, with a family of her own) and Aaron (now a skydiving instructor based in Walnut Creek, Calif., who’s always aware of the gravity of the situation). We spent a six-month sabbatical in the old Hanseatic city of Groningen in the north of Holland. We spent some summers on Maui. We taught many students (undergraduate and graduate), wrote books and papers, and attended and

organized conferences. We spent another sabbatical at the University of Pennsylvania, walking between the linguistics department and the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. Sue became increasingly involved with important issues of undergraduate education. In 1998, she accepted a position as vice chancellor of undergraduate education at the University of Connecticut. I decided this was an appropriate time to take myself private, so I resigned my position as professor and department head. We went off together and I took up the happy challenges of freelance Web design. In 2001, we moved back to California – first to Oakland, then to Berkeley. I took a position at a venture-backed start-up company called YY Technologies in Mountain View, which was aiming to build a system based on computational linguistics to automate aspects of e-commerce involving natural language. Prospects turned out not to be good: the technology wasn’t quite robust enough, and in a contracting economy (the aftermath of The Bubble), the potential client-base was nonexistent. We shrank. Then shrank again. Then YY Technologies was no more. And I was unemployed. In fall 2003, we moved to Pacific Grove, Calif., when Sue became the provost at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey. Pacific Grove is a beautiful town at the end of the Monterey Peninsula, which forms the southern mouth of Monterey Bay. Monterey is to the east. The Pacific is to the west, at Asilomar, about a mile west of us. Pebble Beach is to the south, then Carmel, then Carmel Highlands and Big Sur. Shortly afterward, I joined another start-up, called Cataphora, which consisted at the time of about 15 people. This was a bootstrap start-up: no dilution by venture

capital investment, run strictly on revenue. Cataphora’s core technology involves search, classification, and analysis of large electronic datasets. Its business and its client base grew in fits and starts, but quickly overall. In 2011, Cataphora decided to raise capital by divesting the group historically responsible for its market success and licensing its technology to Ernst & Young, a global company providing assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services with more than 167,000 employees worldwide. I went with the transaction and am now the chief linguist at Ernst & Young, where I’ve learned that even large global structures reward entrepreneurial attitudes that deliver. (We just released a new automated predictive coding system for electronic discovery, based on powerful statistical and machine learning techniques.) I’m going back to some unfinished linguistics projects, temporarily abandoned when I left academic life. I hope you’ll be able to read all about them in my book Unpublished Works: Volume 1 (in preparation). In the meantime,

if you get to California, send me mail at rto@redshift.com. I look back upon Haverford as a kind of mythological era, when we were ruled by gods like Jameson, Richardson, Brownlow, Kingham, Rugg, Sensenig, Dethier, Alan, Austin, Boyer, Boning, Dickens, Evans, Buckley, Tata, Parsons, Williams, Haviland, and Law. And Prizer, Baker, McQuillen, Heyward, and so many others – in my case, going all the way back to Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Rippard, Mrs. Tyler, and Dr. Webber – all under the protestant aegis of the distant but benevolent Buddha, aided by Mrs. Jarvis. And in spite of their efforts, we simple mortals were an unruly lot – mischievous and sporting – living out our metamorphoses and longing for the nobility that would justify the telling of our tales. Like the Greeks, we sometimes glimpsed the foibles of our gods, which we enshrined in our own pantheon of names: Chopper and Bart and Thumper and Herbie … yet, I hope they felt at times some feeling of accomplishment for their efforts in forming us. I count myself lucky to have been graced by them and fortunate in

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having fallen under their spell. And I’m still sustained by the strength of the emotional bonds we mortals forged.”

1965Tom McIlwaint10ugger@yahoo.com

Donald B. Wilkins Jr. (Don)610-644-2412dondel1@aol.com

Tom McIlwain writes: “I heard from our classmate Per Hallerby who expects to be here for Alumni Weekend. He had some interesting comments about what he’s been up to: ‘It was great to hear from you and I was inspired to answer your questions. Career: I received my diploma at the Stockholm School of Economics with optimization with mathematical methods as my major, which I never used and no one asked for. During the ’70s, I worked as a consultant to rationalize governmental agencies and became managing director for a consultancy company to help unions and employers find solutions in critical situations. In the ’80s, I was first head of the development fund of Stockholm and after that I was M.D. to three different venture capital funds. I was drafted to head the company for laying a basic network in Stockholm, primary for cable television, but now for optic fiber. Every household should be connected to the basic network open for everyone. Next decade I worked as a management consultant. My jobs were in the telecom areas, but a lot of effort was to help the biggest publishing company in Sweden into the digital, interactive world, via CD to Internet. Together with Nicholas Negroponte I tried to start an affiliation of MIT Media Lab in Sweden, but was stopped by the

Swedish academic world. 1997 I was drafted to Ericsson, an international telecom company. We built a new unit called global services, which today is a big success. I also worked as an investor in new projects at mainly Stanford University, where I met Larry and Serge who presented their search engine: Google. Family: I am married to Karin who is one of the directors at the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth. We have four children: Susan makes film in Vienna; Stellan is in Brasilia; Theodor is studying electrical engineering in Hangchow, China; and Cecilia is studying service management in Helsingborg, Sweden (she will move to Spain this fall). I have been many times back in the U.S., but always on business. My son, Theodor, and I went to New York for a week, but I have never been back to Haverford, so now it is the time. I don’t know about Karl, but Jacques and I are planning to come. We thought we’d bring our wives at first, but now think we’ll come on our own. Jacques makes the decisions, he is the smartest one of us and he is knight of Legion of Honour (but I am richer).’

“I also heard from Jacques Deveze. He hopes to attend this year’s Alumni Weekend and looks forward to seeing classmates. He included brief comments about his life in the 48 years since he returned to France: ‘I had a double career (retired since April 2011, at 65) – 45 years at Ministry of Culture and Ministry of the Environment, from regional director in Burgundy for the Architecture and the Environment to Civil Defense adviser to the Ministers and Commissioner for Water. On the military side, 38 years as a Reserve officer to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Now special adviser to the president of CIOR (Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers). About family – a small one: Married to Janie – no children, but five godchildren: three boys and two girls from 6 to 36 and old mothers to take care of: Janie’s mother (96) and aunt (91) and my own (95). I shall be coming with Per in May and might be back for the 50th.” Peter Dembergh writes: “As you know Jeff Pfaeffle also resides in Ketchum (Idaho), as do Jeff Bates and Charlie Wister from that other school.

Tom Baldwin is a tireless correspondent. Please say “hi” to friends and classmates for me. Pedro” Class members will be meeting to do preliminary planning for the 50th Reunion in 2015.

1966Robert H. Potts Jr. (Buzz)970-968-2651bpmd22@hotmail.com

Henry M. Stringer (Hank)610-296-9743hmanstringer@yahoo.com

Buzz Potts writes: “While Hank Stringer and I continue working full time, many of our classmates have retired. In order to figure out who is doing what, please send us an update, even if it is gossip about other members of the class.”

1967Jeffrey D. Condon (Jeff)484-320-8955jcondon842@aol.com

Thomas H. Potts (Tom)tompotts76@yahoo.com

Members of the Class of 1965 at their 20th Reunion, with Dr. Severinghaus.

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Michael Harrity continues to teach real estate finance at Babson College and Brandeis University, while also serving his community of Weston, Mass., as a Selectman, an elected position. Michael may well lead the class in progeny with five children and four grandchildren. Also of note, his daughter is working for Save the Children with a current assignment in Sana, Yemen, and his third son will be attending Harvard this fall where he hopes to continue his success at rowing.

1968ReunionJohn R. Silverthorne 610-578-0998jsilverthorne@igiwax.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

John Silverthorne writes: “Spring is almost here, which means Alumni Weekend at Haverford and our 45th Reunion is not far away. Hopefully you’ve all received our save-the-date mailings and have made plans to attend. There are many events scheduled throughout the weekend at the School, including a cocktail reception on Friday, May 3, then our class of ’68 dinner to be held at Susan and Bill Thorkelson’s house on Saturday evening, May 4. Our thanks to them both for graciously hosting our dinner again at their home. “I know that Ken Brier and Ted Peters from our reunion planning group have been in contact with some class members about our 45th and George Wood ’75 from the Alumni office was able to visit with Dave Parsons while attending alumni gatherings on the West Coast. Hopefully Dave will make trip east along with Fred Whelen who’s coming in

from San Francisco. More details will follow shortly, but please let us know of any questions. “Also, thanks to everyone who has contributed to The Haverford Fund, which plays an increasingly important role in support of School programs. Best to all as we look forward to seeing you in May.”

1969Clifford B. Cohn (Cliff)610-525-3387cbcohn@cbcohn.com

George M. Dorrance III 610-527-7660george.m.dorrance@rbc.com

` The class mourns the loss of Samuel F. Rulon-Miller who died Dec. 21, 2012. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

Rob Reichel writes: “Jody and I are finally seeing our last child graduate from high school this spring – I believe we set the record for oldest parents in the neighborhood with a child still in school. I hope the Eagles and Phillies are better this year or I don’t know what we will do with our time! Come visit.”

1970Thomas M. Close (Tom)610-296-4922tmc@delmazz.com

David Groverman (Dave)215-542-9944groovygrove1@msn.com

John Hickenlooper was honored on Feb. 21 at the 2013 Ed Bacon Prize Awards Ceremony. The 1970 Wrestling Team was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 23. Condolences to Huddy Smith on the death of his mother who passed away on Feb. 2 at the

age of 97. Ben Ginsberg will lead a bipartisan commission created by President Obama to investigate voting irregularities. Ben was legal adviser to the Romney campaign.

1971John W. Black Jr. 610-525-0306john.black@willis.com

David T. DeWitt (Dave)610-827-9461dtdewitt@aol.com

Dave DeWitt is playing a lot of tennis and lives in Malvern with his wife Laura Peck DeWitt (Agnes Irwin ’74). He is an investment adviser specializing in Master Limited Partnerships. His oldest son Peter, 26, works in medical sales; Perry Elizabeth, 24, is a dog trainer (www.phillydogtraining.com); David Hunter is a junior at Ursinus College; and Mary Lee is a senior at Great Valley High School. Dave is looking to gather up some classmates for a get-together this spring, so call him on his cell at 610-420-8212 or email him at dtdewitt@aol.com. Deane Armstrong reports that his son, Jason, got married last July, and there were three other Class of ’71 alums at the wedding: John Armstrong, John Black Jr., and Paul Myerson. Deane remains busy in the bond trading marketplace and enjoys weekend bike excursions and visiting his sons with wife Diane. Paul Myerson adds that it was to his amazement that he realized that the father of the groom was none other than Deane, and not having seen any of them since ‘71, he would have never recognized them had he not attended their 40th Reunion. Paul adds that he is retired and living in Westport,

Conn., but very involved with a 400-student K-8 charter school in Bridgeport as president of the Board, and when the wind is up and the water warm, he enjoys windsurfing. John Black Jr.’s daughter, Elizabeth, will marry Gary Palko on May 18 in Wayne, Pa. Elizabeth works for the U.S. embassy in Athens, Greece. Dan McCarthy and Debbie Widerkehr threw their annual St. Patrick’s Day party … as usual a good time was had by all! Bruce Johnson writes: “I lead a team at the Library of Congress that builds information systems used by libraries worldwide. I’ve had a great career that has included serving as president of my national professional association. Outside of work, Holly and I have lived in Columbia, Md., (midway between Washington and Baltimore) for 30 years and enjoy sailing on the Chesapeake. We’re very involved with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Sea Scouts, teaching the next generation of sailors. Our son, Bryn, is a systems engineer for Siemens. Our daughter, Cristyn, completed her Bachelor of Music degree (clarinet) and is hoping to start an arts management master’s program (hopefully either Drexel or Goucher) in the fall. Luis Rivas writes: “Hello to all some 40-odd years after graduation from the hallowed halls. Our three boys are grown, out of the house, and mostly off the payroll. Mary and I have a nice little apartment in Bucharest, near the Romanian version of the Arc de Triomphe. We’ve been involved with an effort to get a natural gas development project off the ground in Romania for two very challenging years. The permitting and politics in Eastern Europe is like a combination of a Borat and

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The 3rd annual Haverford School Arts Festival will feature a host of events to showcase student and alumni work across a broad range of artistic fields. • recognizing the artistic achievements of our alumni• highlighting the value of the arts in our community • providing firsthand information about careers in the arts.

All events are free. haverford.org/artsfestival

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Monty Python movie. Rule of Law? You must be joking … so here we are, snuggled up against the western flank of Russia, still very much within its sphere of influence, trying to open the energy markets and challenge Gazprom’s monopoly on the natural gas supply to Europe. Europe pays roughly 4 to 5 times what we pay in the U.S. for natural gas. If Don Brownlow were still with us, I would love to get his opinion on the political intrigue and energy balance of the region.

My stay here has given me a new appreciation for all that we have in the United States. I also have a new understanding of the link between the rule of law and prosperity, and the devastating effects of corruption on a country. Romania is a member of the EU, not on the Euro yet, and struggles to keep up with the rest of Europe with respect to the standard of living and its ability to attract investors and develop as a nation. On the plus side, the people are very friendly, once you get to know them, and truly

want their country to progress. Would love to hear from any of my classmates, and hear their views on energy, politics, the rule of law, etc. … or just send me some links to good YouTube videos.” Rick Brown is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary this year with his beautiful wife, Tracy. His two talented daughters are both in New York City: Emily, 24, is an actor; Laura, 21, is a film student at NYU Tisch. Rick is living the good life in Sonoma County, Calif. … “great wine, great food, great weather! After 25 years as a strategy consultant, I got religion on climate change and for the last six years have been developing solar projects (www.tvrpllc.com). In good health … wish I had time to play more tennis.” Bruce Seiler reports that his company, Small Arms Development & Testing Co. in Helena, Mont., is building long range weapons systems for three letter agencies. Brad Pettit is living in Fort Collins, Colo., and running quality control at a Narconon drug rehab facility. He writes: “Nothing like running herd on a building full of recovering drug addicts and alcoholics to keep life interesting! Also, I am stoked because sailing season will be

starting soon – yes, there is amazing sailing in Colorado – on the plains lakes and mountain reservoirs! I have two daughters; Sarah, 25, is getting married in L.A. on March 16. She doesn’t want me to give her away because ‘no one owns her.’ That’s a 21st century woman! I am no longer married but am in a long-term relationship with Sheila, a graphic designer. I’ve had the best-designed business cards of anyone I know, but she keeps changing them!”

1972John C. Marshall 610-783-6022marshallj@jmsearch.com

Rodman W. Smith (Rod)610-388-1506rsmith@stullenterprises.com

The Class of ’72 had a strong showing at the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony to support the induction of Phil Byrnes and Bob Burch as part of the 1970undefeated wrestling team. In attendance were former wrestlers John Lieberman, Dick Mohrsbach, and Bob McCafferty, who all sacrificed at practice for the team’s success. Also showing their Athletic Hall of Fame support were Rick Troncelliti, team

Deane Armstrong ‘71, Paul Myerson ‘71, John Black Jr. ‘71, and John Armstong ‘71 at Deane’s son Jason’s wedding in July, 2012.

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manager extraordinaire, along with Hobie Porter who received a big “shout-out” from special honoree Joe Cox for his service as Haverford’s director of development. In addition, I know that many in our class would be pleased to hear that Art Garwood ’71 was on hand to receive his well-deserved honor.

1973ReunionJeffrey D. Swarr (Jeff)610-975-0145jswarr08@gmail.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

The Class of ’73 is reminded to “Save The Date” for our 40th Reunion, the weekend of May 3-5, with a class party at Bob Roche’s home on the evening of Saturday, May 4. Brad Fretz wrote to share the story of his reconnection after 40 years with Nils-Erik Tedgård, a foreign exchange student who joined our class during our V Form year. Brad writes: “When we were juniors at Haverford our family hosted a foreign exchange student, Nils-Eric Tedgård. We lost track of him after my parents moved and were subsequently unable to locate him. Fast forward 40 years: Donna and I planned a trip to Europe for summer 2013 and a transfer was required, so we (somewhat randomly) decided to stop in Stockholm for a few days. Then I remembered Nils-Eric was from Sweden. It took less than 60 seconds to locate him and ping his email. Voila! We visited the Tedgårds for four days in August, and they will visit us in Montana next summer.” Nils-Eric is married with two beautiful children. Rich Gorman writes: “I am totally enjoying being retired,

living in the Glen Mills/Chadds Ford area, and spending a lot of time and energy with family from my grandson, Ryan, 1, up to my Dad, Joe, who is 85 and still doing well.” When asked to spread the word about Alumni Weekend, Rich began calling classmates and, so far, has reached Jeremy Abelson and Alec Arader. Anybody else interested in helping out can follow Rich’s example and pick up the phone and urge classmates to come. We are preparing to issue a challenge to the Episcopal Class of ’73 to try and out-perform Haverford ’73 in terms of percentage of living class members that attend this spring’s 40th reunion. Winners will get to proudly display the Class of ’73 Homecoming Trophy in their school’’s trophy case until the next reunion.

1974F. Scott Addissaddis@theaddisgroup.com

L. Clarke Blynncblynn@gulphcreekhotels.com

Branton H. Henderson III (Brant)610-520-1606branthenderson@comcast.net

David F. Lincolndavid@elementpartners.com

Peter R. Ungerungerp@verizon.net

Brant Henderson writes: “Rocky Schnaars and his wife, Alisa, have been frequent visitors to this area from their home in northern New Jersey to visit Rocky’s mother at Dunwoody. Over the Christmas holiday, Rocky joined me and approximately 25 other alumni at the third annual Alumni vs. Varsity Squash Match. We had so much fun that Rocky

and I decided to enlist Jamie Heldring and Dave Lincoln for a doubles squash match in January. The match was successful because no one got hurt, but it also served notice that Rocky still has that picture perfect squash stroke and court acumen; Jamie plays the game with a skill set and court awareness that leaves no doubt as to why he was a national doubles champion only a few years ago; and Rocky and I are a little thicker and certainly slower than we were too many years ago on the courts at Haverford. As for David, he will be spared in this report as he had to drop out of our match to attend to some business in NYC, but we will eventually bear witness to the quality of his game sometime soon and I will be happy to report to you exactly what burdens of older age are present in David’s game these days. I must also let you know what a stud Rocky is. As soon as we finished our reunion match, Rocky informed us that he is scheduled for a hernia surgery only a week or two hence. I don’t know if I was more concerned about his pending surgery, or upset that he now had an excuse for his lack of speed on the court while I did not! Nevertheless, I just heard from Rocky and his procedure went fine and he will be ready to hop back on a court in a matter of weeks.  I am sorry to report that one of our classmates has passed. His family has made it very clear to me that they want to have his identity remain anonymous, and I will of course respect their wishes and instruction. However, in his memory I ask that each of you please pause for a moment and remember a couple of your favorite stories from our time at Haverford School, and let the smile on your face cause you to hold close in your heart our times together

when we were so young and invincible.”

1975H. Reid Blynn Jr. hrblynn@gmail.com

Austin Hepburnahepburn@verizon.net

Henry C. Maguire III (Hank)hmaguire3@yahoo.com

Francis J. Pitocchelli Jr. (Jay)jpitocch@yahoo.com

Jeffrey M. Shaw (Jeff)jjshaws@aol.com

William G. Warden IV (Bill) wgwarden@aol.com

George C. Wood 610-331-1637georgecwood@comcast.net

The Class of 75 extends our condolences to Frank Sellers Jr., whose father, Frank Sellers Sr. ’38 passed away recently.

1976William R. Carabasi (Bill)carabasi@gkbaum.com

Jeffrey S. Henderson (Jeff)610-688-5872henderson@duanemorris.com

David T. Spoont1500@comcast.net

We extend our condolences to David Spoont, who lost his aunt, Claire Liachowitz, M.D. on March 15, 2013.

1977Timothy E. Flatley (Tim)flatly@sterling-advisors.com

Thaddeus J. Fortin (Thad)tfortin@haastcm.com

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Oscar L. Mestreomestre@cfg.nef.com

William H. Miller (Bill)millerw6@gmail.com

John M. Shea 610-688-7355jshea@professionalrealtyadvisors.com

The class extends its condolences to Greg Boles on the passing of his mother, Helen. Michael Scott is traveling to Europe in April to open a one-person show of new paintings in Paris and to attend the opening for the exhibition “Lumineux! Dynamique!” at the Grand Palais. Michael writes: “This includes a work I made in 1989, and is one of my nicest venues. I will have some recent works reproduced in The Last Magazine, a fashion/arts magazine next month. And on a personal note, I run into Dan Walsh ’78 quite often as he is also an artist living in New York.” Tim Flatley’s daughter, Kaitlyn, played lacrosse at Yale and was selected as her team’s MVP; she graduated in 2011. His son, Bill, plays lacrosse at

Georgetown and graduates in 2015. Rick Alcorn’s son, Ryan, is playing club soccer at George Washington University and is graduating this spring. John Nagy’s daughter, Caroline, is a freshman at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, and runs cross-country and middle distances in spring track. Donna and David Arronson’s son, Nate ’12, is a freshman at Lafayette College and plays soccer for the Leopards.

1978ReunionKevin Burkeburkebiz@comcast.net

Michael M. Shaw (Mike)michael.shaw@gza.com

Jeffrey C. Warden (Jeff)jeffreycwarden@gmail.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

Kevin Burke writes: “Our 35th Reunion will soon be upon us! Please block out Saturday evening, May 4, to return to campus and reacquaint with classmates. Kindly contact me – burkebiz@comcast.net or Mike – michael.shaw@gza.com to let us know yes or no if you will be attending so we can plan properly. Congratulations to the 1978 Inter-Ac Championship basketball team’s induction into the 11th Annual Hall of Fame on Feb. 23. Classmates Charlie Miller and Michael Edelman (captains), and John Ibbetson, myself, and Keith Cockerham were recognized, as were Managers Mark Leahy, Henry Dreifus, and Evan Cherniak. Head Coach Ray Edelman, Mike’s dad was also lauded. Media personality, journalist, and sports historian Michael Bradley ’79 notes that so far, this is the best team he has witnessed in 40 years of attending Fords hoops games. Many underclassmen contributed that season, making for a true team effort from managers to the bench to stars Edelman and Miller.”

1979Robert C. Clothier III (Bob)215-299-2845rclothier@foxrothschild.com

Jeffrey S. Elias (Jeff)480-767-8155jeff4kx@aol.com

David J. Martinelli 610-642-6102dmartinelli@harvestmlp.com

George Lemmon spends time every month in Snowmass/Aspen, tending to a new venture. While he’s there George posted some great photos of skiing Aspen. “Just another day at the office” was George’s comment. Rich Atkinson continues

to live in the Bay Area. He is the managing director of JP Morgan Chase in downtown San Francisco. He lists Orinda, Calif., as his home, which is in Contra Costa County. Rich’s mom, the unstoppable “Mrs. A,” continues to live in Wynnewood, Pa. Geoff Egan also works at JP Morgan Chase. He is the VP of the Corporate Internet Group and resides in Wilmington, Del. Steve Kent was in the path of the beast, Hurricane Sandy. Steve and family live in Seaville, N.J., which was in the direct path of the hurricane. Steve and everyone were OK. Steve posted a beautiful picture of “Shiva,” one of the deities of the Hindu religion, on his Facebook page. This led to an interesting commentary by classmate Al Dolente. Ed Crawford moved back to Japan to lead Google’s Global Accounts in their Auto Group. Ed worked in Japan from 1990-94 doing management consulting for Corporate Directions Inc., which was a spin-off from The Boston Consulting Group. Ed and his wife just spent the weekend on the Izu Peninsula. Joel Klein lives in Iowa where he is a researcher in medicine. Joel and his wife have four sons – Ethan, Jake, Tucker,

1975 classmates George Wood, Class President Jay Pitocchelli, and Key Man Hank Maguire gathered for a winter weekend at George’s place on Lake Ninevah, Vt.

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and Abe. Joel says a warm hello to everyone. He lives on a farm outside of Iowa City. We are hoping to get Joel and his wife back for our 35th in 2014. David Potts is VP of Business Development at RPX, a Cloud based IP start-up in San Francisco. Dave lives in Seattle and commutes to San Francisco. In keeping with our goal to follow those who were with us for a time, an update from Lee Cooper: Lee is married and expecting his first child. He lives in Del Ray Beach, Fla. In making a new tradition, archrival Episcopal Academy did graduate some friends of ours in their Class of ’79. David Raymond, Episcopal Class of ’79 is living in Venice Beach, Calif. David is a film editor for Dimension Films. He also has a sailboat in neighboring Marina del Rey.

1980Thomas W. Harrity (Tom)215-236-5256twh@harritylaw.com

Andrew A. Orr Jr. (Andy)610-649-3283aalexorr@gmail.com

Andy Orr writes: “After a few issues with no Class Notes, Tom Harrity and I have vowed to not let this happen again. A little prodding yielded some good results: “Jeff Tabas surfaced from the West Coast writing: ‘Living in San Francisco. Married with a lovely wife and three screaming kids. Professor of emergency medicine at UCSF. Haverfordians in the area that I see include Charles Ball and family in Livermore and Graham Walters ’81 with whom I play ice hockey.’ “Mark Reilly writes: ‘I am in my second year teaching English and communications skills at The Pennington School in Pennington, N.J. Heather (wife) and kids (Maura, 16, and Thomas, 14) are all well.’ “In 2013, Chris Cosslett is celebrating 25 years of marriage to his wife, Gülden, and 20 years of work in the field of international cooperation for environmental protection and conservation. He is currently working with the United Nations and other partners on projects aimed at conserving forest carbon and biodiversity

in Indonesia, Turkey, and Suriname. “It seems that we have two “Chris’s” that have gone green. Chris Maxey and his wife, Pam, founded The Island School back in 1998. Since then, they have expanded their concerns and impact on the island of Eluethera in the Bahamas and its people through several programs. It is quite incredible what has developed in less than 15 years. Through the Cape Eleuthera Foundation, they support The Island School, Deep Creek Middle School, and the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Chris found time to participate in a freediving course led by William Trubridge of 60 Minutes fame and touched the 30-meter mark in a spot known as Dean’s Blue Hole. Most importantly, Chris said the door is always open at the Island School for any in our class to come and visit. “Finally, we got a great update from Chip Weichec who writes: ‘My wife Debbie and I are empty nesters. My daughter, Karly, is a sophomore attending The College of Charleston. My son, Max, is a plebe at the U.S. Naval Academy. He can’t wait until

May, when he won’t be at the bottom of the pecking order. Deb and I live in East Goshen, Pa. I am the third generation owner of my family’s wholesale produce business, located in the New Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market – the most modern produce market in the world. I hope all is well with you and the rest of ’80. I look forward to the 35th … God, it can’t be that long ago.’ “Well, it was. Our 35th Reunion is coming up next year. Clear your calendars and plan to attend.”

1981R. Leigh Curry 609-882-2594lcurry@curryconduit.com

Leigh Curry writes: “50 years old. Wow. Seems like yesterday we were just listening (snoozing) to Dr. Peck. Time does fly. The family is doing great with daughters Arleigh graduating eighth grade and Ashleigh fifth grade. My wife, Jane, is celebrating 15 years at Princeton University and I’m still working the apartment industry.”

George Wood ’75 and Carter Taylor ’79 at the Moorings Club in Vero Beach, Fla.

Jeff Elias ’79, with girlfriend Anna Ellis in Paradise Valley, Ariz., for Halloween 2012.

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Board Chair John Stoviak ’69 hosted a dinner with Headmaster Joe Cox for “Key” alumni from class years 1999-2012 on Jan. 11 in the School’s Big Room. Featured speakers, with Stoviak were (from left) Armen Melikian ’11, Joe Cilio ’10, Michael Lewis ’99, Wyatt Benson ’10, and David Dubow ’09.

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James Gushner is married to Samantha and they have two children, Clara, 6, and Theo, 4. He lives in D.C. and runs his own real estate development and investment company that buys historic homes, apartment buildings, and retail buildings all in D.C. “My children are in D.C. public schools since my private school experience at Haverford School was so wonderful,” he adds. Tom Claytor writes: “I am pleased to report that late last year, we won the King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament in Hua Hin, Thailand. There were 12 teams; it was a rumbling success! More at www.anantaraelephantpolo.com.

1982Donald B. Aspinall (Sandy)610-240-0604dbaspinall@comcast.net

Robert T. Corcoran 610-431-1751rtc24875@yahoo.com

Brian McBride 484-417-2790bmcbride@haverford.org

Robert Corcoran writes: “Gary Scott had hip replacement

surgery and is recovering well. Jake Mackiewics is touring the world as a pilot, and relocated back to Pittsburgh. Steve Tornetta and his wife, Vicky, have four children who are quickly becoming adults. Dave Denious continues to work as one of the top mergers and acquisitions attorneys in the country, and is very busy with his boys at Haverford. Dave Rodgers has been getting acclimated to his elected position, and posted a picture of himself with the governor of Massachusetts. Dr. Derrick Pitard is teaching Shakespeare at Slippery Rock, and busy with his wife and two children. Brian McBride has a son graduating from Haverford, and Don McBride can be found watching his many grandchildren playing sports at Haverford. Carlos Dishman lives in Upstate New York with his wife and two children. Carlos gets back to Philadelphia to visit his brother Pablo ’84, who runs the Turf Clubs. Jeff Warren is a proud father of four and gets back to Philadelphia a few times a year. Jeff is a member at Merion Golf Club and Pine Valley; please contact Jeff if you need a tee time at either club. Dr. Richard Hornstein continues to have a

thriving career doing medical research at Johns Hopkins. I am having dinner with Ron Bookbinder in New Orleans in March.” The Class of 1982 would like to thank Dr. Joe Cox for his leadership and passion at Haverford for the past 15 years.

1983ReunionArthur R. Bell III (Art)610-644-6743bellgarrett@comcast.net

Brian C. Crochierebcrochiere@theaddisgroup.com

William A. Gillespie (Bill)wagillespie@verizon.net

James J. Greytok Jr. (Jay)jgreytok@haverford.org

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` Art Bell writes: “It is with great sadness that I report the death of classmate Henry Whittlesey. Henry died suddenly on Dec. 21, 2012 in Cambridge, Mass. While Henry left Haverford during

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our high school years, he left a great impression on everyone he touched. He will be missed.”

1984William G. Kay III (Bill)610-747-0569william.kay@comcast.net

William R. McCullough (Bill)610-525-3035wmccullough@ewingcole.com

Mr. Stephen E. Raynes (Steve)610-520-9724seraynes@raynesmccarty.com

Robert A. Ruggiero Jr. (Rob)610-725-9316rruggierojr@paorthocenter.com

1985William G. Costin IV (Gui)610-525-2815guicostin@gmail.com

Guì Costin writes: “The Class of ’85 is terribly saddened to report that we lost one of the great ones on Feb. 26, Timothy John O’Mara. Tim was defined by his exuberant personality, quick wit, and his ability to treat everyone equally. Tim was an insanely good friend to so many and he will be remembered by his big smile, a quick joke, his love for his family and friends, and of course, his love for Haverford School. We will all miss him dearly.”

1986Robert T. Hastings (Rob)610-525-1928rthastings@gmail.com

Christian C. Hoyt (Chris)610-688-4805cch@payusa.com

Carter D. Williams610-525-2340carterw@outlook.com

Tom Brooks’ mother passed away in June 2012. The class offers its sympathies to Tom. John Williams writes: “I have been chosen president-elect of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a national organization that certifies cognitive therapists and advocates for what has been shown to be one of the most effective psychotherapies for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.” Lee Clancy writes: “Just ran into Mike Kinstlick the other day at the San Francisco Haverford event for Joe Cox’s going away tour. Mike’s now CEO of his own start-up distillery making high-end spirits out of the Hudson Valley. His product hasn’t hit shelves yet, but my guess is that there will be a few potential customers on this list! As for me, all’s well here out west. My (hot) wife, Sarah, and I are enjoying the new home we spent the last two years building near Dolores Park in San Fran and I’m staying busy between work at Trulia and keeping up with our two kids, son Finn (8) and daughter Sevilla (5). Definitely let me know if any of you make it out here.” Ross Agre writes: “Nine months ago I moved my family back to Colorado – this time toDurango. I am general counsel of Mercury Payment Systems, a Silver Lake Partners owned payment processing company. Durango is a phenomenal place and it is great to have the kids on skis each week. Give me a shout if any of you are ever headed down to this part of Colorado. (Oh, and my wife is still hot.)

1987Jeffery J. Bozzi (Jeff)jbozzi@pemcor.com

Frederick M. Campbell (Rick)rick.campbell@willis.com

Jacob White ‘11 visited junior kindergarten in January to discuss his semester abroad in China. Kate Thorburn’s third-grade class also sat in on the discussion. White shared his photos from all over China and showed the students how to use chopsticks. The highlight of the presentation was allowing the boys to use handmade ink with a custom stamp that each boy was allowed to keep. White attends Lafayette College and will present a paper in Paris this summer.

Lt. Col. Eric W. Stetsoneric.w.stetson@gmail.com

Mike Flowers is still in Manhattan and reports that his wife and son are doing great. Mike was on call 24/7 for four months after Hurricane Sandy, running analytics for response and recovery operations. In November, he was appointed chief analytics officer by Mayor Bloomberg, which is really just a formalization of the operational intelligence capacity he has helped build over the last three-plus years. Mike writes: “My wife is now a law professor at the University of Virginia, which makes for a bearish commute for her and us, but it’s never

dull, and it will all transition once Bloomberg’s term is up in January 2014 anyway. My best to everyone.”

1988ReunionJack H. Kirkpatrick Jr. 610-581-7303Jack.Kirkpatrick@aberdeen-asset.com

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Teresa and Greg Piasecki are expecting their first child on April 10. Greg moved to Hanover, N.H., from Haverford, Pa., and took new job working for investment holding company, Rock Island Company. Teresa is teaching/researching economics at Dartmouth B-school. The 25th Reunion Committee is looking forward to a strong turnout from the class of 1988! Mark your calendars for the following weekend events: Friday, May 36:30 p.m. Alumni cocktail reception on campus. 8:30 p.m.

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Casual gathering at the home of Paola and Marc Abruzzese 621 Old Gulph Road Penn Valley, PA 19072. Saturday, May 4Alumni breakfast, school tours, and sporting events all day at the School. 7 p.m. Main Reunion event hosted by Caroline and Warren Claytor Midstream Farm 739 Providence Road Malvern, PA 19355

1989Christopher P. Hart (Chris)610-293-4695cphart@gmail.com

Garth G. Hoyt610-356-3633ghoyt@mkbattorneys.com

Stephen P. McConnell Jr. (Steve)215-495-6531spmcconnell@yahoo.com

Neil S. Rankin610-725-9933neilsrankin@hotmail.com

Congratulations to Fred Furia on the birth of his son, Felix Jackson Furia, who was born Nov. 27. Felix joins his brother,

Freddie, who will be 11 in July. Tyler Bell reports that he is “still in Silicon Valley, working for data start-up Factual based in LA. Returned to Oxford to give a couple lectures to the MBA students on technology and the entrepreneur (and right there is the only French I’ve used since Haverford, sadly). Coaching boys’ lacrosse now for the fourth year, and wondering how Doug Brunt makes writing a book look as easy as putting on a hat.” Some great news from Peter Laveran: “After 12 years in London, Donna and I and our three children are moving home this summer. Pierce was just accepted into The Haverford School Class of 2024. Lexi and Annabel will be in seventh and fifth grade at Agnes Irwin. Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends.” Jay Dixon writes: “We had a great time spending Super Bowl weekend with the family in the Big Easy. Dad loves Baltimore and we had fun leaving Montana for some Super Bowl fun. My fly-fishing season is around the corner and looking forward to my 21st year guiding. I have been guiding

half my life now. Life is good!” Attorney Garth Hoyt represented an investor in a concert promotion company who hired musician Lil Wayne for a concert in the Bahamas. Garth writes, the concert “was canceled by Lil Wayne on the night of concert. The facts were disputed, of course, and we settled the case in December right before trial in Manhattan (I’m licensed in New York as well as Pennsylvania). Anyway, the fun part is I got to depose Lil Wayne. He showed up in what appeared to be his pajamas and slippers. It was one of the more interesting depositions in my career. You have to google Lil Wayne and depositions to get a flavor for what the deposition was like. My deposition was not recorded and put on the Web, but others of his are. It was an experience. My other observations: He really is short, and his grill is something else with all of the diamonds.”

1990Hal E. Borden215-546-3028halborden@yahoo.com

Edward S. Heintz (Ted)914-637-0783ted_heintz@hotmail.com

Carter W. Thompson 347-684-0611carterthompson11@aol.com

1991John M. Lieb 617-469-9926jlieb19@yahoo.com

David Guinan is working on a new documentary. The film explores the role of faith in America and he is documenting a group of Satanists who are supporting various Tea Party initiatives. Johnny McDonald writes: “I’m checking in to update that my wife, Tiffany, delivered a perfect “ace” on Aug. 2, 2012 and possibly the first member of Haverford’s Class of 2030!! Our son, Victor Armstrong McDonald, is a total dream and almost ready to head to the Onion Flats construction sites for work on Pennsylvania’s first Net Zero homes in Center City!

Haverford ’89 grads attending classmate Doug Brunt’s Nov. 19 book signing at Haverford (from left) Ter Ryan, Doug Brunt, Bill Yoh, Jonesy Lerch, and Peter Odiorne. Also in attendance, but not pictured were Neil Rankin, Greg Howson, and Mike Maloney.

The Dixon family at Super Bowl XLVII: Jay Dixon ’89, Bo Dixon ’61, Ann Dixon, Deb Dixon, Lisa Dixon (working for the Ravens and just inducted to The Agnes Irwin Athletic Hall of Fame), Zack, and Jake.

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1992Jesse J. Daniels 484-367-7606jessed@cfg.nef.com

Daniel L. Glennon (Dan)dglennon@glennonlaw.com

David S. Stilley (Dave)610-642-2704dstilley77@gmail.com

James Weiss has been running a boutique advisory shop, JBW Advisory (www.jbwadvisory.com), in New York City for the last 2.5 years. He provides executive management, strategy, coaching, and fundraising help for growth-stage consumer businesses in media, consumer products, retail, and apparel. At the reunion he talked about SK Energy Shots, which he led from concept to national distribution. One of his current companies is especially exciting for the Haverford crew – MackWeldon is reinventing men’s basics wear – feel free to contact him for a promo code. James’ wife recently became a Senior Producer for CNN on their new 4 p.m. political show starring Jake Tapper. They split their time between the NYC’s West Village and Washington, D.C. Mike Albert is keeping busy with family and work, and looking forward to sailing season near Annapolis. “Thank goodness for my wife, Kathleen, who helps pick up the slack with Will, 3, and Isabel, 18 months, when my job keeps me away,” Mike writes. He is a physician employed by Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, seeing patients and helping run multiple patient care and research projects targeting inner city health. Rich Hoffmann is busy in the wake of his successful $25,000 Kickstarter campaign for his film Watermelon Magic. Watermelon Magic is the story

of a farmer’s daughter who discovers the joy of growing and sharing everyone’s favorite summertime treat. His time-lapse photography and still-image filmmaking bring nature to life and reveal the incredibly captivating growth of plants from seed to sprout to flower to fruit. Created for IMAX theaters in science centers, the 38-minute film is educational without being heavy-handed, and inspires scientific inquiry and an appreciation for one of our most basic human needs: healthy food. Funds raised through this Kickstarter campaign will be used to prepare and present the film at the 2013 Giant Screen Cinema Association’s Symposium in Galveston, Texas, this spring. It is at the GSCA Symposium that science centers and IMAX theaters from around the globe will see his film for the first time and decide its future. Good luck, Rich! Congratulations to Ramsay Rawson and his wife on the birth of their first child, Cecily Loveland Rawson, born Nov. 5 in New York City. David Burns writes: “I got married in January 2011 to Kristy Ardell in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Ramsay Rawson attended. I also started a business, Ampure Capital (www.ampurecapital.com), that helps renewable energy and other green companies raise start-up and growth capital. Last, Kristy and I had our first baby, Fiona Evelyn Burns, on Dec. 6, 2011. We are all doing well and live in Los Angeles.” Greg McKechnie is still happily living on a sandbar 23 miles out in the ocean (a.k.a. Nantucket) with his wife, Courtney, and two kids Lyla, 4, and Beau, 1. His real estate company, Great Point Properties, just celebrated its 10th year.

1993ReunionAndrew W. Callahan (Andy)310-497-4984awcallahan@yahoo.com

Lathrop B. Nelson III 215-925-1952lnelson@mmwr.com

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Event-Planner-in-Chief Avery Cook has been busy preparing for our 20th Reunion. Plan on being there – he hopes to see a full contingent of classmates in May and will report back on our latest adventures and achievements. If you would like to help Avery, Lathrop Nelson, Nathaniel Williamson, Jim Morris, Jay Laundenbach, Dean Costalas, and Chris Collet with the planning let them know. How is it possible that it is 20 years since graduation?! As always, BEAT EA! Avery is coaching The Haverford School JV lacrosse team again. He reports that the team has tremendous talent and depth and is looking forward to another great season! Go Fords!

1994James M. Ford (Jamie)415-850-4884jmford9@yahoo.com

Joshua R. Levine (Josh)610-525-7520jlevine@cfollc.com

Congratulations to Will Wermuth and his wife who welcomed their second child, Madeline, in February, and to Drazen Primorac and his wife on the birth of their daughter, Maria Primorac Jimenez, in November of last year. As always, please send any recent news to Josh Levine at jlevine@cfollc.com or Jamie Ford at jmford9@yahoo.com.

1995Hans R. Davies 571-289-1628hansdavies@gmail.com

Jeffrey R. Grieb (Jeff)griebo@hotmail.com

G. Bart Smith gbartsmith@gmail.com

Keith C. Stevens 610-644-3891keith.stevens@mssb.com

Va Va Victor Armstrong McD! (son of Johnny McDonald ‘91)

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John C. Wilkins (Jay)212-300-4835jwilkins@harvpart.com

Hans Davies writes: “Peter Quinn writes from Norfolk, Va., where he serves as the assistant intelligence officer to RDML Kevin Sweeney. He is scheduled to take over the executive officer of the Navy Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in August. He writes that his wife, Kristen, and the kids are doing very well, and he spends whatever free time he has sailing and offshore racing. From the other coast, Jeff Butterworth writes from Seattle that all is well and he shared some great news: ‘On Aug. 31, 2012, our second child was born. Dylan Thomas Butterworth was 9 pounds, 6 ounces at the time of birth. We now have a boy and a girl so we are very happy!’ I know a number of members of the Class of 1995 are in the Philadelphia area, including Stephen Arcuri, who writes that he and his wife are having a great time with their two children, and they days are packed.”

1996Michael A. Viola (Mike)484-343-2229mikeviola@gmail.com

Geoffrey K. Watson (Geoff)310-739-0155watson.geoffrey@gmail.com

James W. Wright (Jay)215-518-1513jwright@haverford.org

The class would like to send its love and support to Ari Johnson ’97’s family and are deeply sorry for their loss. We are happy to report Kevin Cunningham is recovering well from his accident. The Class of 1996 is continuing to stay busy. Class Key Man, Geoff Watson has returned to Haverford in an unusual fashion. Geoff’s book Edison’s Gold is a Pa. Young Reader’s Choice and is very popular among the Middle School boys. The Class of 1996 also continues to remain close. Recently, Mike Viola and Andy Grossman met up as Mike came to watch Andy’s band, Jeff Thomas’ All-Volunteer Army, play at The Grape Room

in Manayunk. It’s amazing that these two played in a Middle School band together more than 20 years ago. Keeping with the idea of staying in touch, a family day planned by Mike Arabia was derailed by snow, but Jay Wright and Keith DiMarino braved the weather to meet and have some fun. The Class of ’96 families continue to expand as Keith and Jenny DiMarino welcomed their fourth child into the world with the birth of Colin Jude DiMarino. Colin was born on June 5 at 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Justin Belin is proud to announce that he is getting married to his fiancee, Kristen Lee, on May 5. Peter Ghoroghchian is the best man.

1997Matthew W. Schuh (Matt)215-694-2006schuh.mw@gmail.com

` The class mourns the loss of Ari Johnson who died Feb. 15, 2013. Please see In Memoriam at www.haverford.org/obits.

1998ReunionKevin M. Madden 917-687-0789maddenkm1@gmail.com

Michael B. Reese (Mike)610-649-4121reese.michaelb@gmail.com

John L. Stevens610-420-9618jsteven7@its.jnj.com

Douglas N. Tyre (Doug)610- 220-1517douglastyre@hotmail.com

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Elizabeth (Agnes Irwin ’99) and Michael Reese welcomed

Elsa Wasley Reese (daughter of Michael Reese ‘98)

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their beautiful baby girl to the family. Elsa Wasley Reese was born on Jan. 18; she weighed in at a hearty 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 and 1/4 inches long. Mom and Dad are delighted Elsa has finally arrived and are very grateful to be blessed with a happy and healthy daughter.

1999Samuel P. Greenough (Sam)610-525-1753samuel_greenoughs@vanguard.com

Shane J. Jefferson shanejefferson@gmail.com

John H. Thacher III610-687-6591jthacher3@gmail.com

Charles L. Vicente (Chuck)chuckvicente@yahoo.com

Christopher C. Viola (Chris)610-585-4048chrisviola24@yahoo.com

The Class of 1999 mourns the loss of Mr. Fred Ochroch, father of Heath Ochroch.  Jon Grieb got engaged on Dec. 22, 2012, to Cari Stern of Long Island. The wedding will take place where they live in Chicago in September. Congratulations Jon!  The Class of 1999 also congratulates Chris Kennedy on his non-green-card-related marriage engagement to the lovely Elizabeth Mooney. Way to go, Chris!  Alec Brownstein writes: “I just opened my 18th Benihana franchise in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. We had a bit of an insurance snafu when an undocumented chef accidentally stabbed a patron, but we’re up and humming again. If you’re in the area, stop by, but please don’t expect a discount.”

  Nick Bosch is taller than ever, having experienced an extremely rare 6-inch growth spurt after he turned 32.  Bela Kovacs writes: “I’m still living in Shreveport, La., and working the night shift at the Piggly Wiggly. Also, I didn’t graduate with the Class of ’99, but thanks for emailing me anyways. It’s nice to get an email.”  Nick George writes: “I’m still working at Bosley Medical in downtown Philadelphia and playing in an adult T-ball league. Well, it’s not so much an adult T-ball league as it is a children’s T-ball league in which I am the only adult. But I’m batting .265!”

2000Jason G. Canavan610-368-8772jasoncanavan@gmail.com

Gian F. Craparo610-505-5807craparo.gian@gmail.com

Scott J. Fagan484-684-5753scottfagan22@gmail.com

Walter E. Hunter IV (Walt)walt.hunter@gmail.com

Thomas B. McCabe (Tom)215-627-1032tmccabe4@gmail.com

Sahil Shah is working at SAP in Newtown Square as an enterprise architect and residing in Manayunk. Adam Wiswell married Jacque Lynn Rabino on Jan. 19. Fellow classmates John Heiser and Ryan Jefferson were groomsmen and rumor has it Wiz’s calves were present as well. Steve Compton married Denise Fraider (Notre Dame ’02) on Oct. 6, 2012. Ted Hart, T.R. Moser, Colin Raws, and Sam McFall were all a part of the wedding. The Comptons live in

Conshohocken. Tagg Boyle married Laura Conover on Sept. 29, 2012 in Boston, Mass. Ted Hart is engaged to Sarah Horan, to be married March 23 in St. Thomas. Steve Silver is the technical director and studio manager at NFL Films. He shoots several weekly national TV shows (Inside the NFL on Showtime, Matchup on ESPN, Playbook and First on the Field on the NFL Network, etc.) He and his wife have two children and reside in Ardmore.

2001Richard Z. Garrity (Rick)610-446-8863richard.zellers.garrity@gmail.com

David G. Turner 610-293-0385dgt7@cornell.edu

Geoffrey M. Wright (Geoff)610-527-44034gwright@gmail.com

2002Andrew A. Bailey andrewabailey@gmail.com

Andrew F. Chern churn13@gmail.com

2003ReunionDavid M. Gevurtz610-420-5735david.gevurtz@gmail.com

Gregory Z. Murray (Greg)610-623-3814gm03193@gmail.com

Charles A. Sterling (Beau)beau.sterling14@gmail.com

Hung L. Tran610-585-0022htran1485@gmail.com

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Congratulations to Jordi Strom ‘02 on his engagement to Bess Gutter in January.

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Greg Murray got engaged to Becky Lander on Nov. 16. They will be getting married in Stone Harbor May 16, 2014. Three Haverford School alumni are in the wedding party: Mike Volpe, Mike Vail ’02, and Paul Onofrio ’01. Greg also accepted a new job with RS Investments as director of internal sales for the Wirehouse Channel out of Villanova, Pa.

2004Gabriel D. Tribuiani (Gabe)610-352-2672gabetribs@gmail.com

Ben Lipsius is pursuing a Ph.D. in economics at the University of Michigan. Jon Cioschi is finishing up his second year at Harvard Law School and will be working at the Public Defender Service of D.C. this summer. He writes: “Definitely let me know if you’re around D.C. this summer! Email me at joncioschi@gmail.com.”

Gabe Tribuiani writes: “Hope everyone is doing well. As we near our 10-year class reunion, I’d like to enlist a few volunteers. If you’re interested in helping plan next year’s event, please contact me via email at gabetribs@gmail.com.

2005Erik L. Hansell ehansell@gmail.com

Casey O’Rourke writes: “I am volunteer coaching at Chestnut Hill College after work a few days a week and will be traveling with the team to San Fran Feb. 25- March 2. I am not sure what our schedule looks like at the moment, but if I have any down time, I would love to catch up for a drink.” Frank DeSimone writes: “It was great to see Mark Partridge and John Rode here in Philadelphia and Erik Hansell in Los Angeles over the holidays. Currently finishing up my first year at Penn Law School. I was recently admitted to a joint degree program through Wharton’s Lauder Institute, so I will also be working toward a master’s in international relations. I’ll be spending the summer in Paris and Morocco taking courses in intensive business language immersion and international political economy, as well as visiting and studying French corporations.” Adam Besvinick is finishing his last semester of business school before re-entering the real world. Outside of class, he’s doing business development part-time for a Lowercase Capital portfolio company and working on a project for Twitter. Mark Partridge is still living in Dongguan, a major manufacturing hub in Southern China, running the Asia office for 5 Horizons Group. In his

spare time, he has opened Dongguan’s first Irish Pub and is enjoying the ups and downs of owning a business in a country like China and all of the unique experiences that come from that. He has continued to travel around China and throughout Asia, but has discovered that the more you see, the more you realize you haven’t seen. 

2006Timothy M. Wilson (Tim)timowils11@gmail.com

2007Lucien Constable (Luke)610-420-4525lukeconstable@gmail.com

Christopher Della Porta (Chris)610-989-0515

After graduating from Villanova, Chris Aitken Jr. moved to Conshohocken and works as a tenant representative for Gola Corporate Real Estate in Valley Forge.

2008ReunionAndrew M. Block 610-658-9590zey232003@yahoo.com

Please join the class for our reunion on May 3-4. All events on campus are free of charge. haverford.org/alumniweekend

The camaraderie of the Class of ’08 continues five years later. Matt Scheuritzel and Jay O’Donnell have teamed up to start the popular website CurrentGround.com. Jon Saft is also a contributor. The site offers opinions and insights on everything from politics to art to the newest in technology, and is getting more readers by the day. The class is excited to celebrate its

5th Reunion May 3-4. We expect a large turnout from the class!

2009Andrew J. Day ADay7776@yahoo.com

David M. Dubow Ddubow@princeton.edu

Kevin R. Eberlykre5036@gmail.com

J. Samuel Thorburn (Sam)jst32@st-andrews.ac.uk

2010Wyatt L. Benson Jr. wyatt.benson@temple.edu

Joseph P. Cilio (Joe)joecilio12@yahoo.com

Robert B. Greco (Bobby)bgreco8@hotmail.com

Roland Yangrpyang@gmail.com

The Class of 2010 is approaching the end of our third year of college ... senior year and graduation are both right around the corner. Both Joe Cilio and

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Alex Ramsey are abroad in Paris, A.J. Jones is in South Africa, Robert Scarvers is in Jordan, and Whit Bowles is abroad in China. Max Silver was fortunate enough to be abroad in Rome during the appointment of the newly elected Pope Francis, and visited the Vatican to witness this historic occasion. Phil Origlio took his talents to Madrid, while Balthazar Heldring is spending this spring in London. Charles Patterson is working for Pa. State Rep. Steve McCarter and taking classes at Drexel. Finally, Paul Deasey is still being Paul Deasey while studying economics and playing water polo at George Washington University.

2011Robert D. Collins (Beau)collins1944@gmail.com

Armen R.H. Melikianamelikian8@gmail.com

Sachin Patelsachpat64@gmail.com

Nathaniel Rodgers (Nate)nathaniel1022@yahoo.com

Armen Melikian writes: “The Class of 2011 continues to thrive in the college atmosphere as we progress through our fourth semester! While we find it hard to believe we are halfway through our undergraduate experience, we find it even more difficult to believe that we have been out of Haverford for almost two years. Our class is looking forward to whatever the summer has in store and is excited to attend Commencement in June to celebrate Headmaster Joe Cox.”

2012Christopher A. DiBello (Chris)Chris.DiBello@gmail.com

Dean M. FeinmanDean.Feinmann@gmail.com

George B. Lemmon III (B.G.)

Peter H. RogersPHR1993@gmail.com

Remi Yangremiyang@gmail.com

Rémi Yang writes: “The Class of 2012 off to a fresh start in college, engaged as always at high levels of academics, sports, and arts. B.G. Lemmon is taking his gap year internationally in Australia, New Zealand, and Oxford before returning to enroll at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall.”

1937 Mr. Charles H. Wolfinger, Jan. 17

1939 Mr. John H. Staples, Jan. 21

1941 Mr. James M. Wallace Jr., Jan. 6

1942 Mr. Edward “Ned” C. Wertimer, Jan. 2

1943 Mr. William “Bill” A. Powel Jr., Jan. 11

1947 Mr. Hutchison S. Curtis, Jan. 15

1950 Mr. John W. Stokes II, Dec. 31, 2012

1951 Mr. William E. Rose, Jan. 9

1956 Mr. Gregory B. Tobin, Jan. 3

1964 Mr. Peter Gibbons-Neff, Jan. 20

1969 Mr. Samuel F. Rulon-Miller, Dec. 21, 2012

1974 Mr. W. Paul Johnson III, Jan. 30

1983 Mr. Henry C. Whittlesey, Dec. 21, 2012

1997 Mr. Ari P. Johnson, Feb. 15

` In MemoriamThe School has learned of the following deaths. Available obituaries can be found online at www.haverford.org/obits.BIRTHS

Merideth and Fred Furia ’89 welcomed Felix Jackson Furia on Nov. 27, 2012

Tiffany Knisely and Johnny McDonald ’91 welcomed Victor Armstrong McDonald on Aug. 2, 2012

Kelly and Jeff Butterworth ’95 welcomed Dylan Thomas Butterworth on Aug. 31, 2012

Jenny and Keith DiMarino ’96 welcomed Colin Jude DiMarino on June 5, 2012

Elizabeth and Michael Reese ’98 welcomed Elsa Wasley Reese on Jan. 18, 2013

MARRIAGES Steve Compton ’00 married Denise Fraider on Oct. 6, 2012

Tagg Boyle ’00 married Laura Conover on Sept. 29, 2012

Adam Wiswell ’00 married Jacque Lynn Rabino on Jan. 19, 2013

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I headed west to go to college after Haverford and, with the exception of a two-year stint in Alaska, have lived in the San Francisco Bay Area ever since Haverford. I live with my wife, Briana, and our five kids in Portola Valley, a small town not far from alma mater Stanford and Silicon Valley. Haverford prepared me well for my career as a medical device inventor and entrepreneur. For example, my writing skills received a huge shot in the arm by extraordinary Haverford English teacher Dr. Robert Peck. His class was a literary boot camp in the spirit of Strunk and White where four-page essays were returned with more red ink than my original blue ballpoint. These writing skills proved valuable years later, whether it was drafting a medical journal publication, a textbook chapter, patent documents, a submission to the FDA, product marketing literature, or a business plan. Having been actively involved in inventing and bringing more than 20 different medical products to market over the past 35 years, I have been fortunate to learn a few things first-hand about invention and innovation. People have an image of an inventor as a passionate, somewhat eccentric person working at all hours of the night in some basement, devising contraptions that few people understand – a la Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future. There may be some truth to that stereotype, but in reality being an inventor is just the start. Making that product successful and widely adopted is the real challenge. Key to making a product successful in the market is to be able to consider all the important attributes – economics, aesthetics, manufacturability, regulatory, clinical, user friendliness, etc. Much of this ability comes from being able to work well with a wide variety of personalities who can offer expertise in areas that you don’t posses. Successful inventions are almost always team efforts – the Wright brothers, Bell and Watson, Jobs and Wozniak, the Google guys. Even Thomas Edison had a

laboratory of engineers and scientists who provided expertise that he didn’t have. One person, no matter how brilliant, cannot think of everything that will be important to the success of the new product, and if that person insists on being the one with all the answers, the invention is more likely destined to languish in the basement. My experience at Haverford was rigorous academically, but over the years Haverford helped cultivate a sense of humility, an appreciation of teamwork, the importance of personal integrity, and the value of striving for excellence. These qualities are essential to any successful endeavor, and medical product design is no exception. I learned these things struggling for that elusive and highly prized “90” from Dr. Peck or history teacher Mr. Mercer, winning a close one (or losing big time) on the squash court, or honoring that student referee’s call on the Crosbee field. Thank you Dr. Peck and Mr. Mercer. Thank you Haverford. George Hermann ’76 is CEO of Focal Therapeutics, a start-up medical device company in the breast health care field. Prior to that, Hermann was CEO of VivaRay, a start-up medical device company where he was an inventor of the Capri applicator, a device currently being used for the treatment of endometrial cancer.

GeorgeHermann’76Haverford and innovation – one alumnus’ perspective

“My experience at Haverford was rigorous academically, but, over the years, Haverford helped cultivate a sense of humility, an appreciation of teamwork, the importance of personal integrity, and the value of striving for excellence.”

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Barrett Purdum ’03, who has been living in San Francisco, Calif., shared several special memories that stick out from when he was at The Haverford School: listening to Norman Mailer read from his works, Brownlow’s World War II stories, Dr. Kopp’s Lord of the Flies lesson, bench ball, Mrs. Heed’s peer counseling meetings and any given day in Stephen Dall’s Latin class.  Purdum said that first and foremost, Haverford helped him get to where he is today through its faculty.“We had an incredible community of teachers and coaches to help us along the way. They were all genuinely interested in developing a unique approach to the education of young men. Looking around at where all my classmates are in their lives and careers, it is so impressive how creative and well-rounded everyone is. The motto “Preparing Boys for Life” could not be more spot-on. “Haverford did a great job of finding the right college for all of us. I was always interested in business and entrepreneurship, and they helped me find Babson College, the only entrepreneurial business school in the country. After graduating, I moved out to San Francisco with my good friend and business partner Mike Maher, and we were dead-set on starting our own business. We developed a concept that would allow men to design and order custom clothing through our own e-commerce site. After some failure and hiccups, we adopted a more traditional approach and traveled around the city to homes and offices taking measurements. With a year of measuring and tailoring experience, we became comfortable enough to create our own line of ready-to-wear men’s shirts. We opened a permanent shop and have added different men’s staples to our line, all of which are made right here in California. We have been making waves with our unique approach to men’s fashion and e-commerce whereby we leverage the speed and flexibility of local manufacturing to launch a new product collection online every week.”

“We had an incredible community of teachers and coaches to help us along the way. They were all genuinely interested in developing a unique approach to the education of young men. Looking around at where all my classmates are in their lives and careers, it is so impressive how creative and well-rounded everyone is. The motto “Preparing Boys for Life” could not be more spot-on.”

Mike Maher, Barrett Purdum, and Mike Armenta are helping their business, Taylor Stitch, thrive by marrying the latest back-end technology with traditional manufacturing techniques.

BarrettPurdum’03A unique approach to men’s fashion and e-commerce

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Although there is relatively little regarding the nature and development of Haverford’s curriculum

that has survived through the years, there are occasional glimpses of the past that hint at what

the School offered its students at various moments in its history. We know that The Haverford

College Grammar School opened in fall 1884 with Thomas B. Newlin, the Haverford College

Professor of Physics, serving on the new school’s faculty. One assumes that he taught science,

but we can only conjecture on his offerings.

What specialized scientific facilities, if any, were incorporated into the School’s first

structure erected in summer 1885 or in the addition built in 1888 is unclear. However, the

third addition to the growing institution built in 1890 allowed for the gym space of the

1888 addition to be converted into classrooms and a laboratory. Perhaps an innovation

in its own right at the time, it is this laboratory that is most likely seen in the 1896 picture

of what appears to be a chemistry class. William B. Cutts, the teacher, held an A.B. from

Bates College and also served as head football coach.

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