Lamplighter

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our outside classroom

THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL

LEADERSHIP 2011-2012BOARD OF TRUSTEESRonald S. Rolfe Ô60, President Thomas H. Lister, Vice President & TreasurerLisa Pagliaro Selz, SecretaryDavid R. Trower hÕ95, Headmaster

Dana B. CowinAlexander G. Gellert Ô79Michael GouldMark I. GreeneJohn J. HannanJoshua HarrisPeter B. Kellner Ô84Michael S. KleinDavid H. KochPaul A. LeffPablo G. LegorretaDuane A. NicholsonDang T. PhanAmy L. RobbinsAlexander RoepersSuellyn Preston ScullDaniel H. SternAlexandra WallaceSimon D. Wasserberger Ô85*Leonard A. WilfShiuan Wu** member ex officio

TRUSTEES EMERITIMildred J. BerendsenMarian R. BicksJane Phillips DonaldsonRichard N. FosterD. Ross HamiltonSusan B. HirschhornKaren T. HughesJohn R. Hupper Ô40E. William JudsonRobert J. KatzGeorge A. KellnerRobert Liberman Ô58Peter deF. MillardRichard C. Perry Ô70Joe L. RobyAndrew P. Steffan

ALUMNI COUNCILSimon D. Wasserberger Õ85, PresidentDavid W. Herzberg Õ89, Vice-PresidentJames A. Magid Õ91, Vice-President Marc N. Rice Õ84, Vice-President

Ian Adler Õ87Theodore D. Agbi Õ10Charles W. Allen Õ91Basil L. Anderson Õ08Andrew R. Arias Õ92Zach T. Axelrod Õ95Neil E. Bader Õ79 Anthony P. Bonan Õ93Pierre A. Bonan Õ89 Robert B. Buehler Õ78 Robert D. Burge Õ76*Alfred P. Burger Õ87 Andrew A. Burger Õ59John T. Carr III Õ76Erik A. Cliette Õ81Brooke B. Connell Õ86Adam J. P. Donaldson Õ05Maurice F. Edelson Õ78Jason M. Farkas Õ97Michael Feinberg Õ84R. Vanneman Furniss Õ91Alexander G. Gellert Õ79 Harlan E. Goldberg Õ90Evan R. Goldfischer Õ81Christopher S. Goodman Õ86Michael H. Grady Õ91Christopher J. Hallows Õ87Christopher W. Hamilton Õ96Schuyler Havens Õ88 Michael W. Hedges Jr. Õ77John C. Henry Jr. Õ84John B. Hersey Õ09David R. Hirschfeld Õ99Patrick D. R. Horan Õ85Tristan Howard Õ96C. Andrew Hughes Õ98Alex A. Ingram Õ03Andrew A. Janko Õ95 Clinton V.P. Johnson Õ79Stephen H. Judson Õ76William H. Judson Õ78A. Reed Katz Õ03Cameron A. Koffman Õ12Kenneth LaFreniere Õ90Dean I. Landis Õ78*Ethan A. Leff Õ11Paul J. Mancuso Õ03Colin McCabe Õ90Timothy C. McCabe Õ94Kenneth J. McCauley Õ93Liam R. Millhiser Õ96Ross R. Millhiser IV Õ94Richard C. Perry Õ70* Christopher Persley Õ88Vincent Peterson Õ74Philip N. Pilmar Õ01Roger Raines Õ80Harlan Reinhardt Õ83

Ronald S. Rolfe Õ60*Eric Rosas Õ06Berton Rose Õ97John Rose Õ90Louis Rose Õ86*Henry J. Rosenwach Õ04Eric E. Rothstein Õ81*Dean E. Sanborn Õ61Alessandro M. Santoro Õ07Randolph R. A. Schrade Õ76Yoshiki Shimada Õ75Alexander B. Shipper Õ02Denton A. Smith Õ94Khalid A. Taylor Õ10Michael Tiedemann Õ86 Andrew W. Vogelstein Õ81Noel E. Volpe Õ85Alexandre von Furstenberg Õ85Mark Wasserberger Õ82Dewey S. Wigod Õ77Hans L. Wydler Õ81Clifton G. York Õ78Andrew E. Zimmerman Õ00Thomas Zipser Õ99*president emeritus

PARENTS ASSOCIATIONShiuan Wu, PresidentAmanda Lister, Vice PresidentVivian Queen, TreasurerPaula Simmons, Corresponding SecretarySamantha Marvin, Communications Secretary Amy Bader, AdvisoryLinda Barnett, AdvisoryMarie Bitetti, AdvisoryConstance Cornish, AdvisorySuzanne Freind, AdvisoryCristina Morris, AdvisorySusan Morgenstein, AdvisoryAlix OÕMara, AdvisoryAnne Schnitzer, AdvisoryLisa Pagliaro Selz, AdvisoryLucia Smith, Advisory

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMDavid R. Trower hÕ95, HeadmasterSusan Etess, Lower School HeadKimberly Kyte, Middle School HeadNeal Kamsler, Upper School HeadRichard Alifano, Director, P.E. and AthleticsCasper Caldarola, Director of Communications;

Co-Director of Community Life + DiversityMichelle Demko, Music Department HeadRonnie R. Jankoff, Director of AdmissionsGlenn Lieberman, Director of TechnologyAnne Russo Meyer, Director of Learning ResourcesMary Richter, Director of DevelopmentC. Harris Stein, Business Manager

THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL MAGAZINE SPRING 2012

The Allen-Stevenson School admits students of any race,

color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the

rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally

accorded or made available to students at the School. It

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,

nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the

administration of its educational policies, admissions

policies, employment policies, financial aid program, or

any other programs administered by the School.

Director of CommunicationsCASPER CALDAROLA

Communications ManagerSARAH WOODS

Contributing WritersBROOKE COHENSTEVEN COHEN

MICHELLE DEMKOMARGARET GARFINKEL

BRIAN HALWEIL Õ90ANTHONY KAPP

DAVID KERSEY HÕ98JASON KRELOFF Õ15

BENJAMIN NEULANDERJULIAN PHILLIPS Õ12

SUSANNA HARWOOD RUBINBARBARA SHINDLER

DAVID R. TROWER HÕ95CHAPLIN WARREN

SHIUAN WU

EditorsJEAN MCCAULEY

SARI NADLERMARY RICHTER

PhotographersTERI BLOOM

NANCY MITCHELLAL PEREIRA

LISA MELONI RAGUSA

The Lamplighter is published biannually by The Allen-Stevenson School and is sent free-of-charge to alumni, parents, and other friends of the School.

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Printed on paper containing 20% post-consumer recycled content.

Cover photo taken by Lisa Meloni Ragusa on a Fourth Grade field trip at Dead Horse Bay in Brooklyn, NY

Table of Contents

In this issue

HeadmasterÕs Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cover Story: Our Outside Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scholarship Fund Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Alumni in Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

In every issue

Around A-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Did You Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Making a Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

A-S News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Alumni Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

David Trower in Thessoloniki, Greece

EvÕryone says that life is a journey.

EvÕryone says thereÕs so much to know.

Maybe itÕs true that life is uncertain.

Maybe itÕs true we learn as we go.

I donÕt know how it will go.

I donÕt know how IÕll do.

But I do know that I can try,

ÔCause every day is new!

With an open mind and an open road

And a path that lies before me,

I will find my own way

EvÕry night and day

And then my life will be

An adventure, an adventure, an adventure!

EvÕry one says that life is a mystÕry.

EvÕryone says we get what we give.

Maybe itÕs true weÕre in this together.

Maybe itÕs true we grow as we live.

~ From ÒAn Adventure,Ó a beloved song learned by all Lower School students

L A M P L I G H T E R 3

HEADMASTER’S Message

Our word for April is creative: as the Allen-Stevenson Code says,

At Allen-Stevenson we inspire boys to becomeÉcreative. Creative

is actually one of my favorite words in the Code, although I confess

that I like all of its words and look forward each month to the new

one. But creative fits ÒOur Outside Classroom,Ó the theme for this

Lamplighter, because it encompasses an array of out-of-the-box

connotations. It even suggests adventure, discovery, travel and new

approachesÑall of which foster creativity.

In my own life I have been quite fortunate to be able to travel widely,

but my first big trip on my own set the tone for all subsequent

journeys. After graduating from college I travelled for 13 weeks in

Europe with only $800 and no reservations in advance. This amazing

opportunity, one IÕll never forget, opened up so many new experi-

ences and perspectives. I also learned that facing difficulty as though

it is a creative adventure can help in a dilemma.

In his recent book Imagine: How Creativity Works, Jonah Lehrer

shows how we can all learn to be more creative. He establishes

that creativity frequently comes from the fresh recombination of

established ideas and information. With many illustrations from

history, Lehrer observes that, more often than not, Òthe radical

concept was merely a mixture of old ideas.Ó Being able to step back

and view things from a new perspective, Lehrer notes, often seems

to foster creativity. So do adventure, discovery and travel.

This Lamplighter divides our Allen-Stevenson field trips into two

related categories: Òbringing learning to lifeÓ and Òputting learning

into practice.Ó These unfold in interesting, age-appropriate ways that

are meant to extend the boysÕ experience, as well as to prompt new

ways of thinking and understanding. By extending and varying class-

room learning, such opportunities stimulate and engage the boys.

They promote creative thinking and problem solving, and they

refresh and reinforce what takes place in the classrooms.

Both categories are extensions of the SchoolÕs mission, where we

say, ÒAllen-StevensonÕs vigorous, pre-secondary program of

academics, athletics, and the arts teaches boys to value the gratifying

process by which excellence is attained.Ó That word vigorous is

essential, because it has meanings of physical or mental strength,

energy and action. Field trips offer boys yet another mode to be

vigorous in their learning.

An added perspective on creativity comes from Harvard professor

Tony Wagner, author of the widely acclaimed book The Global

Achievement Gap. WagnerÕs newest work, Creating Innovators,

focuses on teaching for innovation. It stresses hands-on learning

and encouragement to learn from mistakes, both strong components

in an Allen-Stevenson education. In a recent article in The Wall Street

Journal, Wagner wrote,

The culture of learning in programs that excel at educating for

innovation emphasize what I call the three PÕsÑplay, passion and

purpose. The play is discovery-based learning that leads young people

to find and pursue a passion, which evolves, over time, into a deeper

sense of purpose. (4/13/12)

To these P-words, I would add a fourth, which would be process.

We know that good learning takes place over time and in a variety of

modes and locales. ThatÕs why Òthe outside classroomÓ is so impor-

tant as we Òeducate boys to become scholars and gentlemen.Ó We

hope you enjoy this Lamplighter.

Fortiter et recte!

David R. Trower hÕ95Headmaster

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around A-S In and out of the classroom

The Landis Assembly Hall

Making paper Preparing a Spanish meal


In and out of the classroom

KH BUILDS THE LANDIS ASSEMBLY HALL

The boys in Ms. HeminwayÕs and Ms. McNeilÕs Kindergarten

class have been learning about Allen-Stevenson in social stud-

ies. This two-month study began with the boys exploring the

school building and recreating their own map of the School in

the classroom. They also made a mural of the school building to

which they will soon add people.

Next, the class made a few in-depth visits with some of our staff

members, including Mr. Acerbo, Director of Security; Mr.

Knespler, Assistant Facilities Manager; and Ms. Matthew, Food

& Nutrition Director. Most recently half of the class visited Ms.

Donovan, Technical Director, who showed the boys around the

Landis Assembly Hall. After the visit, the boys spent a couple of

days creating their own Assembly Hall out of blocks. This elabo-

rate structure incorporated: the two tiers of the Hall; the stage

with the set for the Upper School Shakespeare play; the back

stage area; seats, doors, the piano and light and sound system -

made out of paper; a cherry picker; music stands; Ms.

DonovanÕs office; and various props. They also made the ceiling

with colored lights attached. Ms. Donovan came to see the cre-

ation and was absolutely awestruck by it. She exclaimed, "They

even have my office, with me and my phone!"

FOURTH GRADE VISITS PAPERMILL

The Fourth Grade boys had an incredible time at the Dieu

Donne Papermill where they learned to make paper as part of

this year's Fischbein Artist-in-Residence Program, named after

the family who generously donated funds in memory of their

son, Alexander Õ95. The field trips to the papermill were very

interactive and provided the perfect opportunity for creativity.

Not only did the boys have a fantastic time, the chaperones had a

blast as well. Through this experience, the boys learned that art

takes on many forms, there is no right or wrong answer, taking a

risk can lead to beautiful works of art, and working together is

important. Integrating pictures of Egypt was an incredible way to

complete the trip.

Matthew Lopez-Balboa Õ17 and Reynaldo Figueredo Õ17 had a com-

petition with Conrad Dobbs Õ17 and Harrison Queen Õ17 for the

thickest paper. In the end, both groups created paper that would be

pressed to be as thick as cardboard!

Jacob Kapasi Õ17 and Jagger Fleissig Õ17 experimented with different

colored pulps to make the biggest piece of paper. Their creation

covered almost half of the worktable!

Harrison Dubin Õ17 and Ethan Brous Õ17 learned to use the pulp

paint more effectively after they squeezed too hard and shot paint

across the table. Luckily, they were able to use the paint smeared

across the table by creating art around and over it.

"I loved every minute of the trip and canÕt wait to do it again. The

boys were so engaged, and we all look forward to seeing all the dif-

ferent paper creations," said Ms. Moon.

SEVENTH GRADE SPANISH RESTAURANTS

The boys in Ms. Wilkis' seventh grade Spanish class performed

restaurant skits entirely in Spanish for their classmates. Groups of

three and four boys each worked together and wrote their own

scripts. Waiter and chef costumes, and beautifully designed menus

all in Spanish, were a nice touch. To make the experience authentic,

the boys were treated to fresh guacamole and chips prepared by

one of the groups.

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around A-S H.M.S. Pinafore

This year's Gilbert and Sullivan production was the comic operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore, which was performed under theleadership of Musical Director, Michelle Demko, Co-Directors, Stacy A. Donovan and David Kersey hÕ98, ProductionManager, Jaison Correa-Spain '97, Choreographer, Kristina King, Accompanist, Aleeza Meir, Orchestration, StevenDziekonski, and Make-up by members of the Improbable Stage Company.

Set aboard H.M.S. Pinafore, the usual Gilbert and Sullivan topsy-turvy focuses on Victorian social class as seen throughthe lens of the British navy. Will "love level all ranks"? Will the captain's daughter Josephine wed the common sailorRalph Rackstraw?

The performers sang to the opera's infectious tunes played by the orchestra, which consisted of the SchoolÕs talentedinstrumental teachers and other professional musicians.

H.M.S. Pinafore


H.M.S. Pinafore

Sailor Nick Sen ’13

Willie Swett ’15 as Buttercup and Henry Liu ’14 as Captain Corcoran

Jorge Colmenares ’12 is Dick Deadeye

Ryan Claffey ’15 plays the beautiful Josephine

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around A-S Upper School Teams 2011-12

VARSITY HOCKEY

VARSITY BASKETBALL

JV SOCCER VARSITY SOCCER

VARSITY FOOTBALL

JV BLUE BASKETBALL


Upper School Teams 2011-12

VARSITY WRESTLINGJV GOLD BASKETBALL

VARSITY BASEBALL JV BASEBALL

VARSITY LACROSSE VARSITY TRACK

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THE LAMPLIGHTER HIGHLIGHTS FACULTY AND STAFF INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF ALLEN-STEVENSON.

Rie Schmidt Adam Shecter’s work Jennifer Vermont-Davis

RIE SCHMIDT, Flute InstrumentalInstructor, was recently appointedtemporary Associate Flutist with theNew York City Ballet Orchestra andplayed with them through TheNutcracker and Winter Seasons.

ADAM SHECTER, Technology Resource Teacher,was in a show ÒThree Points Form a Triangle,Óat the Queens Museum of Art from February 5to May 20. This is the the fifth iteration of itsbiennial, showcasing artists living or working inthe borough. The 2012 edition features 31artists based in established and upcoming arthubs in Queens, and comprises a multi-nationaland cross-generational group.

JENNIFER VERMONT-DAVIS, LS Science andReading Teacher, has for the past 6 years co-chaired the College Fair, part of Career Dayat the Riverside Church, held this year onMarch 3. This is an annual event, with over400 seventh to twelfth grade students fromNew York, New Jersey and Long Island kidsparticipating in workshops with knowledge-able professionals.

Yes We CAN food drive

In 1998, Middle School Director, KIM KYTE, along with a group of people inPrinceton, NJ, gathered to discuss the growing number of people, in Trenton, NJ,who did not have enough food to sustain them each day. Their talk moved to actionand they formed a group called, Yes We CAN! To date they have collected over 64tons of food through food drives at area food markets and farmers markets. KimÕsarea of involvement has been to work with farmers through the West WindsorFarmers Market, as it is the individual farmers who make a huge difference, donating extra fruits and vegetables as the farmers market is closing each Saturday. All of the food collected goes to the Crisis Ministry of Trenton andPrinceton, which feeds 3000 individuals a month, including 1000 children.http://www.yeswecanfooddrives.org/home.php


When our children were infants, we eagerly awaitedtheir next milestone: whether it was being able to sit,crawl, cruise, or walk; or uttering their first word andsaying their first sentence. Before long, our childrenstarted pre-school. Kindergarten followed and thusbegan our desire to support their academic growth andlearning. The process of growing and learning is likebuilding blocks. The firmer the foundation, the morewe can build on it. We are fortunate that at Allen-Stevenson, our boys are getting just that - a firm foun-dation - giving them the right building blocks to be life-long learners.

At Allen-Stevenson, we believe that the same shouldhold true for parents. This is especially important as weface the challenges of raising children in the 21st centu-ry. There was a strong focus on education and supportfor the parent body in the range of events that werehosted this year by the Parents Association and theSchool.

¥ The screening of the documentary Race to Nowheregenerated a thought-provoking discussion facilitated byschool administrators to raise awareness of the pres-sures our children face today and how as a communitywe can have an open dialogue about this concern.¥ Community Life + Diversity parent chats covered topics like The Power of Vulnerability, Different Affinity

Groups within Our A-S Community and The Role of Fathers in the Lives ofSons. Each chat was an open discussion facilitated by parent moderators withfaculty and staff and/or Dr. Michael Schwartzman, our psychologist consul-tant. ¥ Parent Connection meetings provided an avenue for parents to share ideasand practical advice on topics that were relevant to each grade with theDivision Heads and our psychologist consultant. Topics included: socialaspects of school life - play dates, socializing with girls for the older boys;technology - how much screen time to allow, when boys should have aphone, Facebook and texting, appropriate video games and basic questions,such as ÒWhen should boys be allowed to walk to and from school by them-selves?Ó¥ Guest Speaker, Dr. Ron Taffel, who spoke at an evening PA meeting andoffered insight into the challenges we face in parenting today. He providedencouraging step-by-step practical parenting advice.

Two of the events this year stemmed from current trends and inquiries.Right Book Right Time, a presentation by the Library, came about from atrend that had been observed in the choices of reading material by the boys.It provided parents with information on boysÕ cognitive development withregard to reading. Besides being treated to a delicious meal, Lunch forDinner was designed to help parents understand the philosophy and planningbehind the lunch program at A-S.

Each of these opportunities provides a building block for us to continue ourjourney as parents. Thanks to the tremendous support from the School, theParents Association was able to work closely with administration, staff, andfaculty to help us become life-long learners like our sons!

A Chinese proverb says -Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

Making a Difference...Making A Difference highlights some of the many ways in which people give to The Allen-Stevenson School.

Lower School Parent Connection Meeting

Community Life + Diversity Parent Chat

Growing and Learning As Parents

by Shiuan WuPA President

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our outsideclassroom....

At Allen-Stevenson we believe a full and rich program is enhanced when we take the boys out of the classroom and introduce them to newexperiences. The purpose of a field trip is to use the many resources outside the classroom to complement the vigor in the curriculum, promote better learning, creative thought, data collection, and extend the learning taking place at school. The field trips we have highlighted on the following pages fall into two types:

BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE and PUTTING LEARNING INTO PRACTICE.

Examples of BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE are represented in the Brooklyn Bridge walk, the Gauguin exhibit at the Metropolitan Museumand the West Side Bus Depot. Each of these trips allows the boys to actually ÒseeÓ what they have been studying in their classes and brings their curriculum to life. To stand next to the Liberty Bell, walk across the Bridge or view an original Gauguin within arms length deepensthe learning.

Dead Horse Bay, Waldingfield Farm and Indian Mountain are some examples of PUTTING LEARNING INTO PRACTICE field trips. These areadventure-based, where the boys literally get their hands dirty. They also test themselves in a setting that allows for risk talking. Testingwater, planting seeds and harvesting food, pushing themselves and trusting friends broaden the boysÕ understanding of the balance in theworld and where they fit in the cycle.

On the next several pages, learn about some examples of our outside classroom.

THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

In the spring semester, the first graders study bridges. This is anexciting study, as the boys love to build and experiment with different structures and materials. Living in New York City, with its20 bridges connecting our island to the rest of the world, the boysimmediately make connections with their own experiences in thisinvestigation. The exploration of bridges allows the boys to drawfrom their own base of knowledge, personal observations, and firsthand experience. It spans (no pun intended) the curricula and incorporates science, technology, literature, and writing, and offersmany Òhands onÓ activities. Of course we use the great laboratoryof New York City to visit its many bridges.

In the classroom, the boys learn to navigate Google Earth to viewbridges around the world, beginning their virtual journey in NewYork City. The boys compare the attributes of different bridges todiscover the specific bridge styles. The boys build bridges out ofpaper, cardboard, blocks and other materials.

One of the highlights of this study is the annual walk across theBrooklyn Bridge in May. Armed with sketchpads and pencils, theboys, teachers and chaperones begin the trek at City Hall. As thebuses approach the bridge and the first sightings begin, there is abuzz of excitement all over the bus. The excitement continues aswe disembark, and we hear enthusiastic shouts pointing out thetowers, the cables, the Brooklyn Bridge! The first grade explorershave come upon a great discovery.

Walking on the Brooklyn Bridge is a treat for everyone. We are on the world famous suspension bridge, the longest suspensionbridge in the world at its completion. PT Barnum sent 21 elephants over it to prove its strength and durability. The wholeworld knows this New York City landmark.

The boys begin their walk, admiring the arched towers and themiles of cabling. Suddenly, they can actually touch the wire cables,and immediately telegraph the information to one another. Thereare eager shouts about the cabling, ÒItÕs just like the Inca ropebridges!Ó It is identical in all but material to the grass cabling that

BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE


THE SECOND GRADE TAKES ON THE MET

During the school year, the entire Second Grade visits theMetropolitan Museum of Art in conjunction with Art in theClassroom.

One class had been studying still life paintings by Impressionist andPost-Impressionist artists, learning about line, shape, color, andcomposition. At the Met the students compared paintings byC�zanne, Van Gogh, and Gauguin, discussing the artistsÕ differentchoices in subject matter and what that told us about where theylived and what their interests were. They discussed color, line,composition, and painting style. Back in the classroom, we madesmall still life arrangements of apples, oranges, arranged withcloth, in order to create cray-pas drawings inspired by the work ofC�zanne.

Another class focused on the work of Van Gogh and Gauguin, looking at portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. At the Met,students compared and contrasted several pairs of paintings by the two artists, discussing their different subject matter and waysof painting. The trip was followed up with two cray-pas drawingprojects: a Van Gogh-based group project in which the class createda collage of drawn landscape elements, and a still life based onGauguin, based on arrangements of mangos, bananas, orangesarranged in cloth. In addition, the students studied and wroteabout the two artistsÕ lives.

Susanna Harwood Rubin, Art Teacher

Surveying the bridge

A second grader’s interpretation of Gauguin

the Incas made for their suspension bridges; marveled at in a video,and now in their hands.

Upon reaching the first tower, the boys stop to sketch what is over,under and around them. On one side, they can see the Manhattanand Williamsburg bridges; below them are cars. Large and smallboats travel under the bridges, disappearing and reappearing as the boys rush from one side to the other following their progress.On a sunny day, they can even catch sight of the Bayonne Bridge, a fine example of an arch bridge. There are also many brass plaquesto read, commemorating this bridge.

The trek continues to the middle of the bridge, carefully steeringclear of the onslaught of bicycles. At this point, the boys look southand see the Statue of Liberty, another delighted discovery. We continue to the Brooklyn side with the boys in disbelief that theyhave walked a mile, and enjoy lunch and some free time to cap off the day.

A few hours later, the buses arrive back at Allen-Stevenson, returninga group of boys who are tired, but with the exhilaration of greatexplorers having made a new discovery.

Barbara Shindler, First Grade Teacher

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THE BUS DEPOT

During the spring, Kindergarten boys study land, air, and water transportation. Theyfocus on New York City transportation and how it helps people move around the city. As part of this study the boys visit the West Side Bus Depot. Before their visit the boysmake predictions, such as how many people they think ride the bus each day, then theygenerate a list of questions about city buses.

Some of the questions the boys had before theywent on the trip were:¥ How many people ride the NYC bus each day?¥ What happens if a bus breaks down or gets a flat tire?¥ If someone pays with coins, how are the coinsremoved from the coin box?¥ How are buses cleaned?¥ Which style of bus does our city have the mostofÉarticulated bus or hybrid bus?

While on their guided tour of the bus depot theboys interview MTA employees to gain a greaterunderstanding of their jobs as well as the buses.The classes have a guided tour of the Bus Depotfrom an MTA employee, while riding one of thebuses, learning all sorts of behind the scenes information. For example, boys see firsthand wherebuses are parked, how their tires are changed, howbus fares are calculated at the end of a shift, andhow buses are washed.

The field trip is then brought to life in the classroom through the construction of a busdepot out of wooden blocks, the creation of an MTA bus using art materials, and thedesign of personal MetroCards. Each boy leads the class in a discussion about his understanding of MTA buses and how they help everyone travel in this amazing city.

Margaret Garfinkel, Kindergarten Head Teacher Brooke Cohen, Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Building a bus depot in KH


PHILADELPHIA

Every winter boys in the Sixth Grade, as part of their study ofAmerican history, visit historic sites in Philadelphia, Ben FranklinÕstown. The boys have studied the Declaration of Independence andthe United States Constitution and by going to Philadelphia theycan see where these documents were created. This is also wherethe Continental Congress met during the American Revolution andwhere the new Federal Government met from 1790 to 1800.

ÒIt is very powerful to see the actual space where history happened,Ó

said David Kersey hÕ98, Sixth Grade History Teacher.

ÒThe boys are given the opportunity to experience IndependenceHall, to stand on the sacred ground where the Declaration wasadopted and the Constitution framed. Even more compelling perhaps is the ability to walk into the first House of Representativesand then walk upstairs to where the first 26 senators met.Ó

Learning about the Liberty Bell

Visiting the National Constitutional Center, which is a new museumdevoted entirely to the US Constitution, gives an all-around perspectiveof the history the boys have studied thus far during the year. Stops onthe trip also include: the Liberty Bell, the United States Mint, a FreeQuaker Meeting House, and the Tomb of the Unknown RevolutionaryWar Soldier.

"For eighteen years I have been watching the faces of the sixth gradeboys light up when they realize they are standing in the very spacewhere the Founding Fathers defined who we were to become as anation and people. Trust me, it never gets old! Their natural curiosityand enthusiasm are contagious and the day has become not only ahighlight of the school year, but a rite of passage for each and everysixth grade boy at Allen-Stevenson," Peter Haarmann enthused.

David Kersey hÕ98, History Teacher

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DEAD HORSE BAY

Is Dead Horse Bay dead or alive? What is an estuary? Howdoes ÒtrashÓ left behind by people in the past, effect speciesand ecosystems in the future? What can we learn from thisÒtrashÓ? These were the questions that in October 2011 ledthe fourth grade boys to venture down to the very tip ofBrooklyn, to engage in an investigation of Dead Horse Bay.

The trip started off with a quarter mile nature walk that tookus from Flatbush Avenue, next to Floyd Bennett Field, and ledus right down to Dead Horse Bay. Along the way we encoun-tered and learned about many interesting plant species. Theboys seemed especially intrigued by Virginia Creeper, a beau-tiful red, exotic, and invasive species that competes with,overwhelms, and often times kills native plant species.

Once we arrived at the water we began our water testing (pH,salinity, and turbidity), seining, and beach cleanup portion ofthe trip. After lunch the trip concluded with an archaeologicaldig (although not a lot of actual digging was involved) wherethe boys located and collected artifacts from the early 1950Õs,which lay partially exposed on the beach of Dead Horse Bay.Among the artifacts the boys collected were: Coca-Cola bot-tles, childrenÕs toys, pieces of china (one was even from occu-pied Japan), parts of old machines and whiskey bottles.

The archaeological dig part of the trip allowed us to poseseveral more worthwhile questions to our boys. What werethe social and economic issues that resulted in this trash beingdumped here? What does what they left behind tell us aboutthem? If people looked at your trash from 2012, what arethey going to say about you? This trip was really a unique andnew experience for the boys and was truly an extraordinaryexpedition to one of New York CityÕs great natural laboratories.

Over the next several weeks the boys began to research their artifacts in an effort to uncover the true history of where they camefrom and how they got to Dead Horse Bay. Using several primary sources (Life and McCallÕs magazines from 1953), reference guides(KovelsÕ New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain), and internet sources (ebay and antique store websites), the boys wereable to locate images of their artifacts in advertisements, identify who, when, and where their artifacts were manufactured, and insome cases connect them to the social issues that our city and country were dealing with at the time.

Chaplin Warren, Science Teacher

PUTTING LEARNING INTO PRACTICE

Talking about the day’s discoveries

Seine fishing


WALDINGFIELD FARM FIELD TRIP

At Allen-Stevenson we firmly believe there are many ways to bea boy, and we continually strive to demonstrate this to our stu-dents in different ways. One of the strongest and most directways to make this point to the boys is to have them hear fromalumni who have gone on to interesting, creative, and successfulcareers in a variety of fields. One such alumnus, Patrick HoranÕ85, welcomes our boys twice a year into his home and business.Patrick, along with his brother Quincy, own and operateWaldingfield Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Washington, CT.

Each year in the spring, the fifth grade boys travel to the farm tohelp Patrick plant some of his crops. When fall comes aroundand a new school year begins, the same group of boys, now sixthgraders, return to the farm to harvest a variety of plants, some ofthem being the same vegetables that the boys planted monthsearlier. It is a wonderful way to see the dynamic changes thatoccur on a farm over the course of a planting and harvest season,and it links up with much of what is discussed in science classthroughout the Middle School grades.

Beginning in Fourth Grade, the boys learn about plants and photosynthesis. Class experiments, like the bean sprout maze,demonstrate a plantÕs need for sunlight. A trip to the farm deep-ens that understanding by examining the complex factors thatallow PatrickÕs vegetables to grow. Fifth grade science encom-passes both life science and chemistry. The farm gives

the boys a chance to test soil and pond water for pH and chemicals, as well as microorganisms. In Sixth Grade the focuson environmental science is the balance between all of the livingand non-living factors in an environment. At Waldingfield Farm,the boys see first-hand how farmers work to maintain this balance while growing food and discussing what can happenwhen the balance is not maintained.

The trips to Waldingfield Farm not only connect so much of what we want our boys to learn in science class, but also withthe school-wide goal of educating our boys about issues of sustainability and the environment. While attending school in aLEED certified building, it is important that Allen-Stevenson students learn about their role in protecting and preserving theplanet. Each year on the farm, Patrick spends the afternoonwith the fifth grade students continuing a conversation, begun in the classroom, that centers around what it means to be anorganic farm, why buying local is helpful and important, andwhat sustainability really means.

Few of our boys go on to become organic vegetable farmers, but getting first-hand experience of the issues one faces offersimportant lessons for our boys. Getting to know Patrick alsogives our boys another great example of how there really aremany ways to be a boy.

Benjamin Neulander, Assistant Head of the Middle School

Patrick Horan ’85 shares farm knowledge

SINGING WITH A PROFESSIONAL CHORUS

The Middle School Chorus had the wonderful opportunityto perform Benjamin BrittenÕs Saint Nicolas Cantata withThe Musica Viva Chorus of New York at All Souls Church this past December. For many it was an opportunity forfirstsÉto sing with a professional chorus, to sing in a churchand to see and hear an organ.

Michelle Demko, Head of the Music Department, sang withMusica Viva for 22 years. With this strong relationship inmind, Ms. Demko felt a performance with Musica Viva atAll Souls Church, a neighborhood church, would be a fantastic opportunity for our boys to perform comfortablyoutside the School - outside the bubble in which they learnand perform.

ÒPerforming with a professional chorus raises the standardfor the boys. It gives them a real-world standard to try toachieve.Ó Michelle Demko, Music Department Head went on to say, ÒIÕm very proud of the boys and how wellthey embraced the challenge of singing a difficult piecewith a professional chorus and for a citywide audience.Ó

ÒBeing the character Young Nicholas in the MusicViva performance of The Saint Nicholas Cantatameant a lot to me. The first time I stepped onto thepodium to sing ÔGod be glorifiedÕ in front of 500 peo-ple I was very nervous, but for the next few perfor-mances I had grown fond of being up on the podiumand I was also much more comfortable singing. Irealize now that I was very lucky to have that kind ofopportunity, and I cherish every moment of it.Ó

Jason Kreloff Õ15


Middle School Chorus


INDIAN MOUNTAIN

The Dastardly Mohawk Walk

Message to all upcoming ninth graders:A long time ago, nine boys were sent on amission. In the company of our teachers, wewere sent off to the Indian Mountain School.We were told that we would have to engagein trust-building activities. At first, we wereoverjoyed. What could be more exciting thantwo days of doing anything you want? To ourdismay, this trip wasnÕt all fun and games.The activities were gruesome. To make matters worse, our beloved teachers wereunable to help with our activities. All nine ofus not only survived, but we also learned avaluable lesson. We learned how to plan,communicate efficiently, and execute whatweÕve planned.

Planning is a crucial aspect of trust-buildingactivities, the Mohawk Walk in particular. Inthe Mohawk Walk, we were all supposed tomaneuver ourselves hand-in-hand acrosswires strung between trees without touchingthe ground or detaching our hands. Sounds

easy, right? Wrong! Try doing the same thingover and over again without end. This activitywent on for four gruesome hours. Guess howmuch we accomplished after the first three.ThatÕs rightÑnone. We would try onceand...BAM! We would fall to the ground. Wewould try again and...SPLAT! We would fallinto the mud. ThatÕs when it happened. Oneof the faculty members posed the idea ofplanning. ÒPlanning?Ó we thought. We wereall perplexed, but we decided to give it a try.Surprisingly, we began to see results. Westarted to plan for this activity. We estab-lished an order in which we would go, andthe speed at which we would go. We gotcloser and closer and closer until...BAM! Wehit the floor. However, unlike the previousattempts, we had not fallen off the wires. Wejumped for joy. We finally completed theMohawk Walk! In the end, we saw how plan-ning was in fact very useful.

Without efficient communication, you cannothave a plan, thus you cannot go about completing your task. Each one of us had adifferent approach to the activity. That wasno good. One problem that we had was that

we were all quite stubborn. As a result, wewould not listen to each otherÕs ideas. Thatled to complete and utter failure. In order to be successful in these types of activities,you need to communicate efficiently withyour peers. Communicating, strange right?Believe me, it works. But know onething...communicating does not mean non-stop talking. You need to know when andwhen not to speak. Many times during theMohawk Walk, we got nothing done, eitherbecause we had not communicated at all orbecause we were not properly communicat-ing. You need to respect other peopleÕs ideas,not just your own. Once we communicatedamongst ourselves, we knew what to do.Through proper communication, we not onlygot closer together, but we also completedour mission of crossing the Mohawk Walk.

Although planning and communication arecrucial, you cannot go about completing yourtask without proper execution. Once we com-municated and had our plan, we had to makesure we knew what we were doing. You haveno idea how hard this was. Imagine failing at

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a task over and over again for 4 hours. Ugh! In order to haveproper execution, we had to make sure that our planning andexecution was extraordinary. Sounds difficult, does it not?There would always be at least one or two people who wouldmess up. Group work was very important in this activity, butwe also had to make sure that we were doing our own jobsas well. Someone wise once said ÒA chain is only as strong asits weakest link.Ó I for one believe that entirely. After 30failed attempts, we finally saw something that started towork. For the next few attempts, we acted with caution, inorder to make sure we did not mess up. Splat. Bam! Splat.Sure, we would fall off, but guess what? With each attempt, we would get a little bit closer. Soon enough, it happened. We were muddy and tired, but no one reallycared. We had completed the Mohawk Walk! Imagine thesmile on all of our faces. Thanks to good execution, we hadcompleted our task.

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Over the course of our mission, a lot was learned. For one, werealized that planning is crucial when taking on group trust-building activities. We did not realize this at first, and as a resultof our ignorance, we failed. However, after planning, we wereable to complete our task. Efficient communication is essentialas well. Without efficient communication, we couldnÕt establisha plan. Once we started listening and communicating as agroup, we started to see how easy the activity really was.Execution was also very crucial to the completion of these activities. Both planning and communication are important, butwithout proper execution, you cannot go about completing yourtask. Although it took many tries, once we had proper planningand communication, we were finally able to execute successfully.All of these aspects are very important, not just to trust-buildingactivities, but to any activity.

Julian Phillips Õ12written in Mr. CohenÕs English class

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After exploring several of the other works on the Mall, we tour theUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum. In addition to viewingthe exhibit, we talk with the boys about the design of the museumitself, whose architectural features mimic those of the camps. Eachboy has just completed his own piece of political art, and we takeadvantage of the abundance of political art in this relatively smallspace. Now that the boys are political artists in their own rights, theyare better able to offer critiques of these important works andexplore how the artists integrated their aims with the political natureand context of the work. We discuss the nature of memory andremembrance. How does one capture and create the communalstory? How can one use art to process history--its victims, its perpetrators, and its heroes--in order to move forward? What does it mean to memorialize? Is forgiveness always possible and does arthave a role to play in the process? By looking at how we as a countryhave wrestled with these questions and memorialized aspects of ournational story, in particular the painful experiences of its wars, students have an opportunity to apply their own artistic sensibilitiesand skills to a critique of contemporary public art as informed citizen-artists.

Steven Cohen, Upper School Assistant Head

Colin Knudsen ’11 • Topic: Irish Immigrants in America

Sota Hosoi ’11 • Topic: Child Abuse in the Catholic Church

FACING HISTORY

The third trimester for ninth graders includes a unit called FacingHistory and Ourselves, an internationally disseminated curriculum thatencourages young people to take responsibility for their world asinformed citizens by thinking "through tough moral and ethical dilemmas in surprisingly sophisticated ways" while exploring racismand genocide. What makes the Allen-Stevenson version of the courseunique is the culminating project, where each boy creates a work ofpolitical art on a Facing History theme, which they present and"defend" before faculty, staff and parents. Past projects have tackledsuch subjects as colonialism, the Armenian Genocide, perceptions ofthe Other, and racial profiling.

Soon after these presentations the boys take a trip to Washington,D.C., part senior trip and part extension of the Facing History course.Past trips also have included tours of the White House and thePentagon, and meetings with a Congresswoman and the Chairman ofthe SEC. The second morning of the trip usually begins with a self-guided walking tour of the various monuments on the Mall. We beginwith a conversation about the three different Vietnam War memorialsand talk about the artists, their goals, and the works themselves. Wediscuss the controversy surrounding Maya Lin's wall and the subse-quent creation of a more "traditional" piece. We also discuss the less-er-known memorial to Vietnam's nurses.

PLEASE HELP US GROW THE ANNUAL FUND

BEFORE IT CLOSES ON JUNE 30

The Annual Fund supports all aspects of an Allen-Stevenson education, including what happens

inside and outside the classroom. It bridges the difference between what we charge for tuition and what it

costs to educate each student.

Please help us cultivate and nurture the next generation of scholars and gentlemen by giving

as generously as you can.

WE CANNOT REACH OUR GOAL WITHOUT YOUR HELP.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Photo from Waldingfield Farm Trip, 2009

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2012 Scholarship Fund Benefit atAlice Tully Hall, Lincoln CenterThank you to the over 800 members of the Allen-

Stevenson community who attended the 2012 Benefit and

contributed over $500,000 in support of the endowed

Francis Bellows Allen Scholarship Fund that helps to

fund $1.8 million in scholarship assistance annually.

This absolutely extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime

opportunity featured a screening of “The Gold Rush,”

Charlie Chaplin’s favorite film, in the way it was meant

to be seen – on the big screen, in a beautiful venue,

with live orchestral accompaniment by Members of the

New York Philharmonic, conducted by Timothy Brock.

“The Gold Rush” was originally released in 1925, the

golden age of the silent movie. Chaplin appears as the

Little Tramp, his most memorable character, who sets out

to find betterment in the Alaskan gold fields. The Tramp

gets more than he ever bargains for when the elements

and other difficulties foil his plans. But never lacking

heart and resolve, our hero looks to change his fortune

by seeking a job and friends.

The evening also featured International Gourmet Street

Food bars featuring Korean, Sicilian, Middle Eastern

and American selections and make-your-own ice cream

sandwiches and sundaes for dessert.

Special thanks to all of our Benefit volunteers, especially

Event Chairs Nanna and Dan Stern, and Benefit Co-Chairs

Enrica Arengi-Bentivoglio, Sally Shreeves and Cynthia

Wasserberger. Congratulations and thanks to our

Scholarship Fund Committee Co-Chairs Paula and Dan

Lascano and Ashu and Vinayak Singh for ensuring that the

event was a boon for the Scholarship Fund. We are also

grateful to the Teacher Treasures Raffle Co-Chairs Leslie

Blauner, Roxanne Palin and Bari Schlesinger. And of course,

thank you to PA President Shiuan Wu and PA Vice-President

Amanda Lister for their guidance and support.

Event Chairs Cynthia Wasserberber, Sally Shreeves, Dan Stern and Enrica Arengi-Bentivoglio

Fredda Goldberg along with Raffle Co-chairs Roxane Palin, LeslieBlauner and Bari Schlesinger

PA Vice President Amanda Lister andPA President Shiuan Wu


Charlie Chaplin was all smiles!

The ice cream was a hit!

charles chaplin From the archives of The Roy Export Establishment Company

Alice Tully Hall

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Alok Appadurai and Jade Beall with Sequoia

Frank Dwyer

Michael Opest and Emily Barnes

Former Fourth Grade Teacher, ALOK APPADURAI, and Jade Beall

proudly announce the birth of their son, Sequoia Narayan Appadurai, on

February 12, 2012. They live in Tucson, AZ, and run FedByThreads.Org which

generates 12 meals for hungry Americans for every shirt sold online or from

their dance studio TheMovementShala.Org.

Former Special Events & Communications Manager (and current Director of

Development & Communications at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services),

EMILY BARNES, married Michael Opest on October 22, 2011, in Madison, WI.

The couple's family and friends gathered for the ceremony in the rooftop

garden of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art followed by a reception

in the museum lobby.

Third Grade Associate Teacher, SOPHIE DWYER, and her husband, Frank,

welcomed a son, Frank, at 5:07AM, on February 22, 2012. Frank weighed

7 lbs. 13.8 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches.

NIKYDA SCOTT, former Kindergarten Associate Teacher, married Angel Resto

on December 10, 2011. The occasion was a surprise to all of the guests,

parents and family too, who thought they were attending a birthday party.

The proposal took place during the cocktail hour and the ceremony followed

a video presentation about the new house the couple was building together.

They moved into their new home on February 10, 2012.

Nikyda Scott and Angel Resto


On Tuesday, February 7, Allen-Stevenson and Prep for Prep celebratedtheir thirty-year partnership in theSchoolÕs Assembly Hall. One hundredpeople attended the event planned byChristopher Persley Õ88 and a team ofalumni and parents. David TrowerhÕ95, Headmaster of Allen-Stevenson,Aileen Hefferren, Chief Executive ofPrep for Prep, and Joseph Ayala Õ86,gave moving remarks that recountedthe impact the partnership has had onthe School and the life-changing experi-ences ÒPrepÓ boys have at Allen-Stevenson.

Boys from the Prep for Prep programwere first admitted to Allen-Stevensonin 1982. Since then over 100 boys haveentered the SchoolÕs Seventh Grade,moved through the Upper School andthen on to day schools or boardingschools and college. As David Kersey hÕ98recalls, Òthe positive effect the boyshave had on the life of the School can-not be exaggerated. That they are talented, well-prepared boys with agenuine enthusiasm for learning I havecome to take for granted, but I contin-ue to be amazed at how quickly andwholly they embrace the School, attheir easy daring in running for office,taking up a lacrosse stick or a trombonefor the first time, or stepping onto thestage as the Pirate King or Macbeth.Ó

The jubilant evening featured musicfrom Freddy Fuego (Freddy GonzalezÕ01), and ended with many in atten-dance already looking forward to thenext event of its kind. A number ofalumni volunteered to help organizefuture events in recognition of Allen-StevensonÕs partnership with Prep forPrep, and many also volunteered toserve as mentors to current A-S boys.

PREP FOR PREP & ALLEN-STEVENSON CELEBRATE 30 YEARS

Back row: Erik Cliette ’81, Montaign Gamino ’87, Steven Shorte ’85 , Jesse Taylor ’85, John Carr ’76. Front row: Joe Ayala ’86, Victor Smith ’88,Vincent Peterson ’74 and Christopher Persley ’88

From left to right: Seagram Villagomez ’92, Larry Welch ’90, Kris Harris’95, Jaison Correa-Spain ’97, Andre Swanston ’96, Clarence Fruster ’97and Denton Smith ’94

Back row: Khalid Taylor ’10, Freddy Gonzalez ’01, Ralph Acevedo ’04,Adam Mandelsberg ’03. Front row: Alex Rosario ’00, Jose Marmolejos ’00,Michael Torres ’01, Etienne Vazquez ’00, and Laurence Smith ’00

Larry Welch ’90 listens during remarks by fellow-alum Christopher Persley ’88

Freddy Gonzalez ’01 performed with the Freddy Fuego Trio.

Current A-S Prep students, Lawrence Huang ’14, Ramon Ortega ’14, Tobi Popoola ’12, Richard Dell-Italia ’14, Talla Babou ’12, and Terell Long ’13

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“We do not remember days; we remember moments.” - CESARE PAVESE

This yearÕs Reunion Weekend was filled with memorable moments.The Class of 1977 gathered in TriBeCa to view two documentaries, TheMinisterÕs War by Artemis Joukowsky Õ77 and Addiction, Incorporatedby Charlie Evans Õ77, while the Class of 1992 gathered at a privateevent and caught up with Coach Phil Amplo. The Class of 1987 sharedold yearbook photos at the back of Brother JimmyÕs, and the Classes of1982 and 2002 reminisced at the staple Upper East Side hangout,DorrianÕs, in the company of David Kersey hÕ98. All of the reunion partieson Friday, March 9 brought together old friends to recall their fondestmemories of Allen-Stevenson and recant tales of their days as boys.

SaturdayÕs festivities brought opportunities for new memories, asmore than 60 alumni and guests returned to the School Ð many for thefirst time since leaving the Eighth Grade Ð for student-led tours, theAlumni-Faculty basketball game, and rehearsals of Gilbert & SullivanÕsH.M.S. Pinafore.

But perhaps the most lasting new memories were created Saturdayevening, at the weekendÕs culminating event, edible Allen-Stevenson,which was attended by more than 170 alumni, friends, former andcurrent faculty. This foray into the culinary world was spearheaded byColin McCabe Õ90, co-founder of ChopÕt Creative Salad Company,whose passion for well-executed food motivated him to bring togethera group of A-S alumni to create a six-course tasting menu that fea-tured food and drink created by alumni chefs, entrepreneurs, farmersand culinary professionals.

Alumni from 1942 to 2012 were in attendance, with some travelingfrom as far as San Francisco to partake in the eveningÕs festivities. Itwas an evening of culinary delights, fabulous wine and cocktails, andenough new Allen-Stevenson memories to sustain us until next yearÕsreunion and beyond.

ALUMNI AND THEIR GUESTS DURING THE DAY ENJOYED A CASUAL OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE SCHOOL, PLAY BASKETBALLWITH SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE FACULTY MEMBERS, AND JUST RELAX AND CATCH UP WITH FORMER CLASSMATES.


Class of 1952: Townsend Swayze, Joseph Mayer, Logan Fulrath, Jr.,and Will “Dinghy” Stewart

Class of 1962: Back row – Jeff Buckner, Gerard de Gunzburg, Kenneth Schlechter, Jacob Salomon, William West, Lynde Selden

Front row – Jeffrey Richards, Peter Lewine, Greg Cukor, Peter Kostmayer

Class of 1972: David Daley, David Sinclair, Michael Tinati, Nick Selch, Lee Albertson III, and John Hill

Class of 1982: David Paler, Nikolas Dando-Haenisch, Eric Bader, Mark Wasserberger, and Mitch Spiegel

Alex Ingram ’03, Marc Rice ’84 and Reed Katz ’03

Colin Knudsen with his sons, Peter Knudsen ’13, Colin Knudsen ’11 and Charles Knudsen ’10served Argyle Wine, made from grapes grown at Knudsen Vineyards in Oregon.

Dick Ford ’42 and his wife, Phoebe

AND THEN WE ATE AND DRANK!

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Class of 1987: Gregory Grunberg, Montaign Gamino, Tom O’Carroll, Jason Joseph, John Kirby, Alex Lasky, Christopher Hallows, and Alfred Burger

Class of 1992: Andrew Arias, Wes Stanton, Noah Kass, Charles Socarides,and Justin Strock

Class of 1997: Robert Farren, Berton Rose, and Jaison Spain

The Class of 1962 enjoyed a private dinner in the Music Room.

Roger Raines ’80, Louis Rose ’86, Patrick Horan ’85, John Rose ’90, Colin McCabe ’90, and Berton Rose ’97 were just some of the alumni and friends who contributed to

the edible Allen-Stevenson meal.

Gerard de Gunzburg ’62, his son Gregory de Gunzburg ’98, Harrison Jaffee ’03, Reed Katz ’03,David Kersey h’98, and Alex Lasky ’87


edible Allen-Stevenson kicked off with a reception in the School’s Assembly Hall, followed by a six-course dinner buffet in the Dining Room.

Kenneth Schlechter ’62, Marcia Schlechter, Lois West,and William West ’62

Amy Sharpe-Matthew and Chiqui Matthew ’93

Christopher Miller ’79, Kara Dusenbury, Jonathan Levy ’79, and Amelia Sheftell

Chop’t Creative Salad Company (Colin McCabe ’90) provided the first course of the dinner on Saturday evening.

Robert Burge ’76, Will “Dinghy” Stewart ’52, and Liz Stewartwere all smiles as they were served

Maialino Polpettine by Roger Raines ’80. The evening featured wine auction consultations by Stuart Jakub ‘94 of Zachys, Argyle Wine tastings by

Knudsen Vineyards, and Bloody Marys by Waldingfield Farm.

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IÕll admit. I canÕt sayIÕve kept up with myfellow Allen-Stevenson classmatesas much as IÕd like. Ican lean on the usualexcusesÑtwo littlekids, busy career,mountain of email torespond to.

But last year, when I was contacted by the alumni officeabout my 20 year reunion, what pushed me over the edgeto attend was when I was told that so many of my class-mates made their livingÑlike meÑin the food world.

We met up at a somewhat questionable Midtown bar,where the music was too loud, the food uninteresting anddrinks expensive. Needlesstosay, this impromptu schoolboygathering colonized a corner of the room, where a fewrounds of suds makes it easy to commune with folks IhavenÕt seen in more than a decade.

Anyone who attended the recent alumni event, edibleAllen-Stevenson, knows that our alma materÕs roots in thelocal food chain run remarkably deep. And so we thought itwould be fun to ask a few of these alumni how they gotinto the business and what itwas about Allen-Stevenson thatmight have pushed them there.For some, like Louis Rose Õ86,his career running events andevent spaces is part of a longfamily tradition. For others, likemy classmate Colin McCabe Õ90

(who launched a wildly successful salad serving chain) or RogerRaines Õ80 (who ÒstumbledÓ into the hospitality biz and is nowMaitre d' at Maialino), entering the food and drink realm was acalling found later in life. Alums like Patrick Horan Õ85 (ofWaldingfield Farm, a certified organic vegetable farm inWashington, CT) have their hands in the dirt. Alums like PoloDobkin Õ87 (of the celebrated Dressler and Dumont restaurants inBrooklyn) make their living behind a stove.

Personally, one of my strongest lunchtime memories from 132East 78th Street was of a classmate who managedÑevery day Ñto get the kitchen staff to make him a sandwich of sliced Americancheese on baguette. He must have used some medical excuse ornote from home, and many of us envied him, even if we had awider range of delectables at our disposal. (That same person nowlives down South where he has grown fond of hunted game andforaged veggies.)

On a recent visit to the School, I was impressed to see thelunchtime selection has grown with a redoubled emphasis onwhole grains, fruits and vegetables, and understanding the originsof our food. Particularly at a time when our nation faces a child-hood nutrition epidemic, itÕs more clear than ever how unique andimportant it is that Allen-Stevenson boys sit down daily to from-scatch meals eaten family style, acquiring table manners, expanding their palettes and practicing the conviviality of eatingtogether. With those skills, no matter where we end up, the

School nourishes us well.

BRIAN HALWEIL Õ[email protected], 631-725-2625Brian is the editor of Edible East End, andthe publisher of Edible Manhattan andEdible Brooklyn.www.edibleeastend.com

ALUMNI IN FOOD & DRINK


COLIN MCCABE Õ[email protected], 646-230-7098, www.choptsalad.com

WHAT IS YOUR FOODAND DRINK BUSINESS?The name of my businessis Chop't Creative Salad

Company. We have specialized inchopped salads and salad sandwiches since we opened our doors in2001. The goal of our business continues to be to serve the mostdelicious salads, with a focus on the very best ingredients and inventive flavor combinations that appeal to a wide range of peoplewho want to eat better in a fun and extremely fast environment.

PERSONALLY, I TOOK A ROUNDABOUT WAY TO GET INTO FOOD.WAS BEING IN THIS FIELD A LONG-TERM PLAN OR DID YOU STUMBLE INTO IT?I had always worked in restaurants while in high school and college. I loved the social aspects of the business, the interaction with customers and employees. I personally gravitated to the speed andphysical demands of working in restaurants. There is a physical component that is unique to the business. Finally, I have always hada love of food, of all kinds.

PART OF THE REASON I LOVE PUBLISHING A FOOD MAGAZINE ISTHAT I GET TO MAKE FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCES A BIG PARTOF MY WORK DAY. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ON-THE-JOB PERKS?The fact that we need to explore and identify new flavors to stay relevant as a concept, allows us to travel and eat out a lot. That, andidentifying new design and service ideas. My favorite way to spendmy downtime and decompress is to cook or go out for meals, so tobe able to do that for work as well is fantastic. Of course, there is the obligatory mountain of emails, employee dramas and day-to-dayhardships of running a restaurant business, but I'll take it...

DO YOU HAVE ANY FOOD MEMORIES TO SHARE FROM ALLEN-STEVENSON?Lunch was my favorite time of the day. I will always rememberMonica and A-S as having the best food of any school I attended.And, Mr. Kersey kicking me out of the cafeteriaÉis that food related?

CONVERSATIONS WITH BRIAN HALWEIL ’90

JASON FRANCIS FRENCH Õ[email protected], 971-409-5820, www.nedluddpdx.com

WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE WORLD OFFOOD? I have been the chef and owner of NedLudd-An American Craft Kitchen servingPortland, Oregon, since December 2008.The restaurant features all wood fired, sea-sonal, farm driven, Portland/Euro cuisine.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO FOOD AS A CAREER?The NYT Magazine wrote an article about Charlie Palmer openingAureole in the late 1980's. I saw that and said, "That's what I want todo!" I had been cooking since I was 8, and when we moved toManhattan in 1981 I had my mind blown with the range of food avail-able. I ate out as much as possible. Since then, I catered in High School,started cooking in kitchens in college and never looked back. I have nothad a straight career of just working in kitchens (even though I some-how managed to cook in 20!). I imported and sold cheese in NewMexico, sold wine with two Master Sommeliers and taught culinaryschool in Boulder, CO, for 4 years. I worked in several high profilekitchens in Portland upon moving here and then butchered and man-aged a meat department at a local well-regarded grocery chain. Imoved to Portland to open a restaurant and it took me some time todo so, but each and every experience I had prior to Ned Ludd has mademe a better chef and person.

I LOVE WHAT I DO BECAUSE I GET TO MAKE FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCES A BIG PART OF MY WORK DAY. WHAT DO YOU ENJOYMOST ABOUT YOUR WORK?Living in Portland, Oregon, and owning a wood fired restaurant offersme such a huge range of experiences and adventures. We source asmuch as possible with local producers and I have personal relationshipswith many of them. Farmers, brewers, wine makers, chefs, writers,cheese makers, distillers and a host of creative types make up themajority of my friends and networks here, and it makes for a lot of funand just a wee bit of trouble! IÕve had the opportunity to travel forevents, as well. All of this coalesces to make me a better chef and person.

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WHAT WOULD YOU TELL ALUMS,OR FUTURE ALUMS, LOOKING TOBREAK INTO THE FOOD, DRINK ORHOSPITALITY BIZ? Work, work, and more work! Theindustry is in a weird place rightnow since it seems like a world oflimitless bounty! I say weird sincewe as a nation are the leasthealthy we have ever been, andthe trends in food all point to moreof the same. We laud anyone whomakes an awesome salty fattyhamburger but make a villain outof guys like Jamie Oliver when hepoints out how unhealthy ourschool food systems are. There issome money to be made, but pas-sion and dedication are the twoprecursors to success in the foodbiz.

ANY FOOD MEMORIES TO SHAREFROM ALLEN-STEVENSON? Blake Davis taught me how tomake an omelette, Andy Mercy'smom would leave food, OJ andaspirin out for us when we gothome from a dance. RichardLeonard's family had a wonderfulChinese couple who worked forthem and we would sit and watchthem cook dinner. Jeffrey TimonÕsfather, an absolutely amazing chef,took us out for JeffÕs birthday toWindows on the World, which wasamazing. I also remember the BarMitzvah buffets were crazy andopulent. I also have really fondmemories of video games, Cokesand slices on Lexington around thecorner from A-S.

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ROGER RAINES Õ80Maitre DÕ, Maialino, www.maialinonyc.com

I TOOK A ROUNDABOUT WAY TO GET INTOFOOD. HOW DID YOU GET INTO IT?A complete stumble. I was at a crossroads andlooking to change direction when a friend ofmine got me an interview at Gramercy Tavern -also owned by Danny Meyer and then-partnerTom Colicchio. They were (and continue to be)the best at what they do. I started in the reser-vations office and worked my way up. It wasactually a happy accident that landed me in thisrole: One evening, the Maitre D' called out sick.The General Manager took me aside and said"You're doing this tonight, not just because weneed you to, but you're ready." His only advice:"Tuck in your shirt."

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ON-THE-JOBPERKS?Having an iced latte first thing in the morningmade by our incredibly talented baristas; get-ting to try everything that comes out of thekitchen; the exposure and education that comesfrom working for the most pioneering and peer-less organization in the business. I'm very lucky.

LOUIS ROSE Õ86, JOHN ROSE Õ90and BERTON ROSE Õ97www.583parkave.com

The Rose brothers own and operate 583 ParkAvenue and Guastavino's, both premiere banquetspaces in New York City. By combining prestigiousaddresses with generations of experience, out-standing food, and unparalleled service the RosebrothersÕ venues standout as the most excitingevent spaces in the city.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THEWORK YOU DO? We get to meet very interesting people and we getto enjoy a very special moment with them in theirlife as they create a memorable event for them-selves and their guests.

ANY FOOD MEMORIES TO SHARE FROM ALLEN-STEVENSON? (Louis) I was a ÒhelperÓ for Mrs. Krasa and I wouldhelp with the setup for lunch. I worked with allthe ladies; Jane McFadden I particularly rememberwith fondness. I would fill up the milk pitchers orroll out the bread baskets. I was (and still am) arather finicky eater. Back then there was nochoice as to what you ate other than what was putdown in front of you. Because I was in Mrs.KrasaÕs good grace I could score a peanut buttersandwich on occasion Ð no jelly! I rememberspaghetti and tomato sauce was one of the mostpopular dishes.


PATRICK HORAN Õ[email protected], 646-734-9084, www.waldingfieldfarm.com

WHAT IS YOUR FOOD AND DRINK BUSINESS?I run a certified organic vegetable farm(Waldingfield Farm, Inc), and small preparedfood company (Waldingfield Food Co.), in

Washington, CT. I also work with Five Acre Farms, a local food brand based inNYC which puts sustainable, locally produced, farm products into supermarkets.

MY ORIGINAL BACKGROUND WAS PRE-MED, FOLLOWED BY JOURNALISM FORAN ENVIRONMENTAL THINK TANK, AND EVENTUALLY PUBLISHING LOCAL FOOD

MAGAZINES. WAS BEING IN THE FARMING BUSINESS A LONG TERM PLAN?I followed my older brother into the farming business he started during my freshman year in college. After graduation I workedfull time at the farm for three years before grad school (theater) and then eight years in finance. All the while, I remained closeto the business my brothers and I created by working farmers markets on weekends and investing with the company.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL OTHER ALUMNI CONSIDERING A CAREER IN FOOD?If food is a passion, follow it where it takes you. Rarely will you be disappointed.

POLO DOBKIN Õ[email protected], 347-645-6115, www.dresslernyc.com

WHAT IS YOUR FOOD AND DRINK BUSINESS?I manage the kitchens at Dressler, DuMont & DuMont Burger, all in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS?Cooking was not a part of a long-term plan. I began by volunteer-ing at Peter KumpÕs. For every three classes you assisted thechefs in preparing for, you were allowed to take one class for free. When I found myself volunteering three days a week I decid-ed that I should try my hand in a restaurant kitchen.

WITH THREE VERY SUCCESSFUL KITCHENS KEEPING YOU BUSY, WHAT IS IT THAT KEEPS YOU HAVING FUN?I love working with food. Ultimately, though, itÕs the ability to help make someoneÕs day a little bit better that ultimately makesme feel great about what I do. I would say that is the biggest perk of all: the satisfaction of getting to cook for people.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY?Restaurant work is a big commitment, but one filled with fulfillment and satisfaction if you really love what you do. Make sureyou really want to do it. Before entering culinary school, I think it a wise idea to work in the field for at least a year.

DO YOU HAVE ANY FOOD MEMORIES TO SHARE FROM ALLEN-STEVENSON?Although I donÕt have much of a sweet tooth, I used to love when we would occasionally get brownies for dessert. Also, going toKays Pizzeria for a slice and a game of Goblin & Dragons during lunch break on Saturdays.

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STUART JAKUB Õ[email protected], 212-787-8356, www.zachys.com

WHAT DO YOU DO IN THEWORLD OF FOOD AND DRINK?I am a fine and rare wine

specialist with Zachys Wine Auctions, one of the worldÕslargest wine companies. My core responsibilities includeinspecting and assessing the rarest and most valuable bottles of wine on the planet, managing our inventory ofhundreds of thousands of bottles, building strong relationships with wine collectors (buyers and sellers) andoverseeing our new Internet auction division.

WAS BEING IN THIS FIELD A LONG TERM PLAN OR DIDYOU STUMBLE INTO IT? I actually followed a similar path as yours. I worked as aninsurance broker for nearly a decade and didnÕt catch thewine bug until my first visit to Napa in 2006. Once I was inthe vineyards, I fell in love and began reading every book I could find, networking with local retailers and attendingwine auctions. That environment is where everythingclicked and I knew at some point I wanted to be involvedwith wine auctions. In 2008, when the insurance marketwas hit with the AIG debacle, I took that time to change mycareer and explore the wine business. I spent a couple ofmonths with SothebyÕs Wine and then worked with a boutique Italian wine importer. A few months after that,

I got a call from a senior person that I knew from Zachys and was offered myÒdream job,Ó to be a wine specialist.

I LOVE THAT FOOD IS A BIG PART OF MY WORK DAY. WHAT ARE SOME OFYOUR FAVORITE ON-THE-JOB PERKS?The common perception of a fine wine specialist at an auction house is that wejust sit around and drink priceless bottles of wine and geek out over them. That is far from the truth. Yes, there are opportunities at client events such asour auctions and dinners where we do have the fortune to drink some of therarest and most expensive bottles of wine. But the typical day involves a lot ofmanual labor, moving wine and literally crawling around in peopleÕs wine cellars.ItÕs a great deal of fun and there is something different every day. There is alsoa lot of travel; to Hong Kong for some of our auctions and visiting clientsÕ cellarsacross the continent and UK.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL ALUMS, OR FUTURE ALUMS, LOOKING TO BREAKINTO THE FOOD, DRINK OR HOSPITALITY BIZ?Only do it if you truly love it. Our clients are well-heeled but there are very fewpeople in the wine business who make a substantial living. The benefit of working in this industry is about the interesting people you get to meet, thetravel and of course the experience of drinking these bottles of wines that mostof the world never even gets to see.

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT THE FOOD AT ALLEN-STEVENSON?IÕll always remember Monica. She was really sweet to me and would give meextra tater-tots and pizza bagels which were some of my favorites.

SAM BERG Ô[email protected], 212-794-1936, www.carterandcavero.com

WHAT IS YOUR FOOD ANDDRINK BUSINESS?Almost five years ago, withoutany previous food or retail

business experience, my best friend from high school and another goodbuddy opened our first Carter & Cavero, Old World Olive Oil Companystore in Red Bank, NJ. We're a unique retail concept that offers a chancefor everyone to taste our thirty different types of olive oils and balsamicvinegars. We have everything from award winning Italian extra virgin oliveoils to non-traditional oils and vinegars like chipotle olive oil and fig balsamic. We now own & operate five C&C stores in NJ and a thriving e-commerce store at carterandcavero.com. If all goes right, A-S studentsmight be shopping at our next location on the Upper East Side.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PATH INTO THIS BUSINESS?Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be in the food business, so I would definitely say I stumbled into it. I've always had an

entrepreneurial spirit since my brother (Carter Berg Õ88) used toopen a lemonade stand on our street during hot summer days,so when I was given the chance to get into a new business thatI thought was unlike anything I'd ever seen before, I jumped atthe chance.

ANY OUTSTANDING ON-THE-JOB PERKS YOUÕD LIKE TOSHARE?Free olive oil and vinegar for life! The greatest perk is gettingthe satisfaction of meeting customers or strangers who, unso-licited, tell me how much they love our stuff and are hooked onit! There's no greater feeling than that.

ANY FOOD MEMORIES TO SHARE FROM ALLEN-STEVENSON?I longed for it when I got to boarding school. Boarding schoolfood didn't compare to the food at A-S. I also never forget howwe used to eat in the gym, the students today don't know howgood they have it!


JAMES KRISSEL Õ[email protected], 860-672-2849 Jim and his wife, Jessica, own and operateFour Maples Farm, a grass-fed beef farm inSharon, CT.

ROBERT MARGOLIS Õ[email protected], 860-672-6619Robert was owner and head chef at GWTavern in Washington Depot, CT, for 14 years.He sold the restaurant in 2011, and is cur-rently working on another project.

THOMAS MILLS Õ[email protected], 910-763-5663Thomas is the owner of a private cateringcompany, Little Pond Caterers, in Wilmington,NC. www.littlepondcaterers.com

MICHAEL HABER Õ[email protected], 212-904-8428Michael is Corporate Executive Chef ForLimited Brands Victoria's Secret New Yorkthrough Aramark Business Services. Aramarkis a leader in professional services, providingaward-winning food for school districts, stadi-ums and arenas, and businesses around theworld.

DELIUS SHIRLEY Õ[email protected] Delius has his own restaurant group,Ortanique, with restaurants in Coral Gables,Florida, and Grand Cayman Island. His part-ner, Cindy Hutson, is the chef. He encouragesA-S friends to visit when they are in his sunnylocations. www.opentable.com/ortanique-on-the-mile

GEORGE VAN VLAADEREN Õ[email protected], 802-827-3046DoesÕ Leap is an innovative, diversified organ-ic farm specializing in a variety of fresh andaged goat cheeses. In an effort towardgreater sustainability and self-reliance, much

of the farm work is accomplished with twodraft horses. The farm is located in northernVermont. www.doesleap.com

WYATT WARTELS Õ89415-595-9828, [email protected] Wyatt is based in San Francisco and is doingbusiness development for a food start-upcompany called Munchery(www.munchery.com) which features foodthat is crafted by professional chefs.Prepared with high quality local ingredients,whenever possible, the meals are orderedonline (and soon via iPhone) and deliveredto your home or office. This intersection offood and technology is helping Muncheryprovide the personal chef experience to themasses. Previously, he worked for creativecorporate caterer, Gastronaut.

MIKE GRADY Õ[email protected] is the founder of VITIS.com, a daily dealwine site with discounts of 35%-70% offretail. Each day Vitis offers one wine at atime until it's sold out and then anotherwine is listed for sale. All the wines Vitissells are tasted and picked by a Master ofWine (the highest professional distinction inthe business). The site is great for trying newthings. They will store your wine in theirtemperature controlled cellar until you areready for delivery. www.vitis.com

ADRIAN GAMARELLO Õ[email protected], 212-662-1548Adrian is an Account Manager at SouthernWine & Spirits of New York, Inc. Founded in1968, Southern Wine and Spirits is a nation-ally recognized wine and spirits distributorknown for its historic commitment to deliv-ering the highest standards of customer ser-vice and creative marketing programs andpartnerships.

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A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF

STANLEY GAUGER

Tuesday, May 29, 5:00PM

The A-S community will come together to

celebrate the life of one of the SchoolÕs most

cherished faculty. In advance of

the event, you are encouraged to submit

memories and photos of Mr. Gauger to be

shown in a memorial presentation during

the celebration.

Contact [email protected].

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BACK TO 78TH STREET:

A PARTY FOR

THE CLASS OF 2009

Monday, June 11, 6:00PM

Members of the A-S Class of 2009 and

their parents are invited back to the

School to reconnect with old friends

and celebrate their achievements

since leaving Allen-Stevenson.

ADMISSIONS OFFERING

SPRING TOURS

If you are interested in applying

your son to Allen-Stevenson for

September 2013, itÕs not too late to

come in for a spring tour. To schedule

a visit in May, call the Admissions

Office now at 212-606-0884.

Please mark your calendars....

ALUMNI DODGEBALL GAME

Thursday, May 24, 6:00PM

All alumni are invited to return to

the School to play a spirited game of

Dodgeball. Pizza will be served.

EVENTS

If you are interested in

volunteering to host an

event, please call Anthony

Kapp, Director of Alumni

Relations, at 212-933-5240.

NEED HELP?

For more information, or

to register for the above

events, please visitwww.allen-

stevenson.org/alumni.


1950s

Michael Eisner Õ57 and John Angelo Õ56dropped by Allen-Stevenson together inDecember to take a tour with some studentsand speak with Mr. Trower about the greatthings happening at the School.

1960sGary Ferman '61([email protected]) just movedStateside. "After living in England for thepast 33 years, my wife, Mary and I, havemoved this year to Naples, FL. It is a far cryfrom London, but we're enjoying life here."

William L. Walker Õ64([email protected]) writes: ÒMy familyand I have recently relocated to Marietta,Georgia, as my wife accepted a wonderfulposition with The Weather Channel inAtlanta. Our two daughters, Logan (12) andChase (10), are excited about the new moveand have already made some wonderful newfriends in our new neighborhood of HamptonLake. For the time being, I am getting thefamily settled into our new house and thenwill decide what my next step will be in thealways exciting and ever changing journey oflife. Also, I am very sorry to hear of the pass-ing of Stan Gauger. Mr. Gauger was one ofmy very favorite A-S teachers and was aclose friend of my mother Florence Walkerwho also worked at A-S for a number ofyears in the '50s.Ó

1970sJames Walker '72 ([email protected]) sends greetings to hisclassmates from the middle of the ocean.

He is currently captain of an oil tanker in themiddle of the Pacific for Maersk Line. Hesays ÒI do wish I could have attended theupcoming reunion. All of the names bringback lots of wonderful memories. A-S was a wonderful place.Ó

Tom Schiller Õ73 ([email protected]) returned in February2011 from a six-month tour in Iraq, where hewas providing intelligence support to USForces.

Jim Krissel Õ77 ([email protected]) has been farming for 15 years in the Connecticutnorthwestern corner raising beef. He is alsoinvolved in local land and environmentalissues: Inland WetlandÕs ConservationCommission, Sharon Land Trust, and theState of Connecticut Farmland AdvisoryBoard. His wife, Jessica, says he plays Òamean guitar with a local group SwampYankee.Ó

Robert Margolis Õ77([email protected]) and his wife,Marisa, had a baby girl, Beatrice, born duringthe unseasonal October 29th snowstorm inthat knocked out power to most ofConnecticut. RobertÕs brother, BrianMargolis Õ75, reports that ÒHappily, the hospital had its own power supply butRobertÕs home was not suitable for livingwith no power and they spent a week post-hospital at a kind friendÕs house.Ó

Christopher Rowland Õ77([email protected]) married NancyMcLoughlin Cook on November 12, 2011.Chris is Washington bureau chief of TheBoston Globe and Nancy is a correspondentfor National Journal, a weekly political magazine in Washington.

Matt Peyton Õ78 ([email protected]) continues his work infashion photography. See his work atwww.peyton.com.

1980sRobert Haag Õ80 ([email protected])works in Shanghai for Hampton Growth LLCas Managing Director Asia.

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The Varsity Lacrosse program has been partof a great tradition of athletics at A-S. Aswith most successful programs, it starts withcoaching, and Allen-Stevenson is no different.The Unicorn program, led by Coach TimNichols hÕ78, emerged in the 70Õs as a power-ful program winning several championships.Carrying on the tradition of success for thepast twelve years, and winning a champi-onship in 2001, is Coach Billy Dransfield. Bothmen, along with others, have forged a tradi-tion and spirit of excellence amongst the boys. We pride ourselves in character development

through athletics at Allen-Stevenson. To thatend, we teach responsibility, respect, team-work, citizenship, sportsmanship, and otherqualities that lead to becoming a scholar andgentleman. While winning is important, westrive to develop a young man who can besuccessful as a student athlete at the nextlevel. We are proud that many of our boysplay in high school, have won state champi-onships, and gone on to become successfulcollege players. However, it is their ability tobalance lifeÕs challenges and achieve as intelli-gent, thoughtful and caring young men thatmakes our hearts full.

As our journey continues, this yearÕs team iscomprised of talented young boys who enterthe season with high expectations. Thethought of another league championshipencourages us all to work hard and get bettereach day.

Please send Alumni News for the Lamplighter to [email protected] or call the Development Office at 212-606-0890.

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J. Todd Harris Õ74([email protected]) produced amovie called Crooked Arrows, sched-uled to be released in theaters May18, 2012. The movie tells the story ofa mixed-blood Native American, JoeLogan, who is eager to modernize hisreservation. But first, he must provehimself to his father, the traditionalistTribal Chairman, by rediscovering hisspirit. Joe is tasked with coaching thereservationÕs high school lacrosseteam which competes against the bet-ter equipped and better trained play-ers of the elite Prep School League.

When asked what motivated him to produce Crooked Arrows, Mr. Harrisexplained that he was inspired by the script and felt the film would drawthe hugely passionate lacrosse fan and players to support it. His friend,Mitchell Peck, grew up in Virginia playing lacrosse, and although Mr.Harris didnÕt play lacrosse, he has always enjoyed the sport as a spectator.

A-S director of alumni relations Anthony Kapp had the opportunity to posea few additional questions to Mr. Harris. Here are his responses.

Q: The film is modeled after other underdog sports movies, like MightyDucks, and Bend It Like Beckham. Do you consider yourself an underdog? A: ÒAll Allen-Stevenson boys are underdogs Ð we were always the smallestschool! But that just means we fought harder to win. I think there aremany lessons in this movie; about sports, heritage, being true to oneselfand more. The father-son aspect of this story should particularly resonatewith A-S boys. ItÕs a story about learning how to take the best of bothworlds and make it work, and itÕs really geared towards 8 to 14 year olds.Ó

Q: YouÕve had a very successful career in the film industry. What advice doyou have for young alumni who are looking to break into the business?A: ÒGet into the swim and do it. DonÕt hesitate. Come to Hollywood, makea movie, and think about who in the world might want to see the movieyou want to make!Ó

Q: What are your favorite memories of A-S?A: ÒGearing up every day to go out to RandallÕs Island and play football orbaseball, or getting on the bus to go out to Riverdale for hockey, where therink always smelled like the cookie bakery next door. A-S was a great fiveyears of my life. I learned how to learn there. That, along with sometough love from Mr. Nichols and Mr. Landis, lasted me a lifetime. Youreally havenÕt lived until youÕve been taken by the scruff of the neck andhad Mr. Landis wag his finger in your face and say ÔListen, ladÉÕ.Ó

For more information about Crooked Arrows, visit ww.crookedarrows.com.

Paul Weitz Õ80 directed and wrote thescreenplay for ÒBeing FlynnÓ starring RobertDeNiro, Julianne Moore, and Paul Dano. Themovie is based on a memoir by Nick Flynn.ÒDuring his twenties, a young man works atvarious homeless shelters in Boston, wherehe often intersects with his brilliant but trou-bled father.Ó The film was released in the-aters on March 2, 2012

Erik Cliette Õ81 ([email protected]) andhis wife, Dawn Hankin-Cliette, welcomeddaughter, Dylan Joi, on December 19, 2011.

Larry Greer Õ81 ([email protected])was promoted to assistant coach of thePortland Trail Blazers. Greer has spent thepast four seasons as an advance scout withthe team. Previously, he served as advancescout for Houston from 2005-07. A graduateof Northeastern University in 1989, Greerspent the first 16 years of his career in col-lege basketball, including assistant coachingroles with Wright State (2003-05) and BostonUniversity (1994-2003).

Darab Lawyer Õ82 ([email protected])recently co-authored Sun of Apollo, the firstbook in a series titled Revelation 911, with his


David Lonstein '93, his wife, Jenna, anddaughter Gracie Maya, recently welcomed anew baby boy, Jake, to the family.

Stuart Jakub Õ94 ([email protected]) is a rare wine consultant. He helps conductauctions as well as advises individuals onwine investing. He has been a wine specialistfor Zachys in Scarsdale for 3 years and beforethat with Sotheby's. He played in the alumniice hockey game December 13th, and mostrecently returned to A-S to share his craftduring the edible Allen-Stevenson Reunion.

Nick Schutt Õ94 ([email protected]) andhis wife Bethany happily welcomed the birthof their daughter, Maya Kingsley Schutt, onOctober 20, 2011.

Christopher Hamilton Õ96([email protected]) and his wifeCaroline welcomed Christopher WatersHamilton, Jr. ("Kip") to the family, born at 7.5lbs and 20.5 inches on November 19, 2011.

Andrew Elkin Õ97([email protected]) writes: ÒI amliving in New York and working for DeutscheBank. I am also working on my MBA at NYU.In my free time, I am training for my 3rd NewYork Marathon.Ó

alumni newschildhood friend Clinton Libbey. They hosted

a launch party at the Opera Ultra LoungeNight Club in Washington, DC, on February17, and are looking forward to hosting aseries of book signings in New York City.

David Rosenthal Õ84([email protected]) wrote and directeda movie released in 2011 called "Janie Jones"which stars Abigail Breslin and Elisabeth Shueand is based on a true story.

Christopher Hallows Õ87 ([email protected]) writes: "I just took command of BCompany 1/75th Ranger Battalion. It is thesame company I started out in back in '95 asa young Ranger! Heading back to AFG in thelate spring for my 11th Combat tour." Chrisrecently attended Reunion Weekend, andenjoyed reconnecting with his classmates.

Geoff Feder Õ89 is an artist in Peekskill, NY.His website explains: ÒFinding his voice withsteel, Geoff started welding and creatingsculptures of birds.Ó

Gregg Mosson Õ89 ([email protected])writes: ÒI want to first say that I valued mytime at A-S very much, not the least of whichwas my participation in Gilbert & Sullivan --despite my forgetfulness. I will graduate fromthe University of Baltimore School of Law inMay 2012, Summa Cum Laude and a memberof the Law Review. I am the proud father to2, Arabella (almost 3) and Atlas (7 months),with artist Patricia Bennett.Ó

1990sAlex Hahn Õ90 and his wife Paige are pleasedto announce their younger daughter, AudreyClark Hahn, was born December 13, 2011.Big sister Charlotte helped to welcomeAudrey home.

Pang Lee Õ90 ([email protected]) and hiswife Kitty are happy to report that their sec-ond child, Miya Lee, was born on January 29,2012.

Michael Grady Õ91 ([email protected]) andhis wife, Virginia, are thrilled to announcethe arrival of Chloe Olympia Virginia Gradywho was born on March 7, 2012.

Jamie Magid Õ91([email protected]) and his wife,Danielle, welcomed their first son, JamesAlexander Magid, to the family. He was bornon March 10, 2012.

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Fred Isquith Õ97 ([email protected])is in his 3rd year of practicing law as a litiga-tor specializing in complex financial problems.He also coaches youth basketball, plays on asoftball team, and serves on the AntitrustCommittee of the City Bar.

Nick Kinsey Õ98 wishes his fellow alumni well,and tells us that his band, Diamond Doves,recently launched a fundraising campaign atPledgeMusic in order to finance the makingof their debut alubum. For more information,go to www.pledgemusic.com/projects/dia-monddoves.

2000sBenjy Sarlin Õ00 ([email protected]) wasnamed one of the top 50 most influentialpundits by Business Insider: Politix.

Damian VanCamp Õ00([email protected]) was one offour artists featured in an exhibition titledÒMetamorphosisÓ at The PoetÕs Den on East108th Street during the month of February.Curated by Mariano Cinat, the exhibitionshed light on the changing face of Harlem,and featured six photographs from DamianÕsseries ÒWatching The World.Ó The photos on display were double exposuresmade in-camera during DamianÕs 2009 tourof Italy. The images are unplanned, unex-

pected layerings of people, places and thingshistorically linked, though temporally out-of-place. For more information, visitwww.damianvancamp.com.

Chris Baker Õ01 recently released a newmusic video and performed in New York City.www.youtube.com/user/BAKERmusicofficial

Jack Lyden Õ02 ([email protected]) isworking for Classroom24-7, an online educa-tion company focused on delivering large-scale, strategic educational programs throughtheir video-based e-learning platform. Theyspecialize in the development of continuingeducation and professional development pro-grams for the legal, and pharmaceuticalindustries. Jack focuses on marketing, busi-ness development and student recruitment.

Alexander Ingram Õ03([email protected]) worked onthe launch of a new business called TripGramthat gives you access to exclusive last minutegetaways that are only a car ride away fromNew York City. Alex asks that you click onwww.tripgram.com to learn more and signup.

Alexander (Alec) N. Barrett Õ04([email protected]) graduated fromHarvard in May 2011 and is working forTeach for America in Mississippi. ÒI'm teach-ing math at an inner-city high school inJackson. I am definitely outside my comfortzone at times, and I feel challenged muchmore emotionally, rather than intellectually,compared to college. I'm learning a lot aboutthe pressing problems in public educationand seeing up close the social and economicissues facing the low-income, predominantlyAfrican-American communities like the one inwhich I teach. Working here has definitelyincreased my commitment to public service,in or out of the classroom.Ó

Jeremy Shpizner Õ06 ([email protected]), is amember of the Freshman Fifteen, an all-malea cappella group from NorthwesternUniversity that performed at an A-S MondayMorning Meeting on December 12, 2011.Read more about the group or buy theiralbum at http://nufreshman15.com/

Carter Davis Õ08 shared his design schoolexperiencesOn February 15, the Upper School boys weretreated to a visit from alumnus Carter DavisÕ08. Carter, in his freshman year at theRhode Island School of Design, began his pre-sentation by showing the boys a piece of art-work that he had created at Allen-Stevenson,then moved on to share pieces he had usedin his portfolio when he applied to college.Carter explained that he had worked in manydifferent media in his many classes, resultingin: charcoal drawings, ink sketches, water-color paintings, cardboard sculptures, and ajewelry piece. Allen-Stevenson was fortu-nate to see the stunning pieces that Carterhas made to date.


IN MEMORIAM

Girard Franklin Oberrender, Jr. Õ37 died peacefully on March 7, 2012, at age 89 inthe company of his loving family. Gerry is survived by his wife, Marty. He is alsosurvived by a son Girard F. Oberrender, III and his wife Patricia Clough Oberrender,and their children Maggie, Sarah, and Peter of Bridgewater, NJ, a daughter AnnOberrender Noyes and her husband Nicholas B. Noyes, and their children Court,Ben, and Eliza of Concord, MA, and a son Robert W. Oberrender and his wife JaneJoyce Oberrender and their children Will, Trotter, and Charlie of Minneapolis, MN.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at11:00 AM in The Presbyterian Church, 2429, Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY,with arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, Concord, MA. Toshare a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.concordfuneral.com.

Robert Liberman Õ91, a long-time resident of Telluride, CO, was killed in anavalanche in Alaska while skiing on March 13, 2012. Rob spent his winters as a heli-ski guide in Alaska, and friends remember him as a competent backcountry traveler,consummate guide, caring person and tremendous big mountain skier, according tothe Telluride Daily Planet. After graduating from Allen-Stevenson, Rob attendedChoate Rosemary Hall before college at University of Colorado, Boulder, where hestudied biology and kinesiology, and found his true passion for dramatic landscapesand raw physical experiences, also competing as a member of the ski team. Friendand colleague at DPS Skis, Philip Drake, says about Rob, ÒHe brought laughter andhumor to everyone around him. And just as important, Rob cared deeply, deeply forhis family and friends.Ó Rob's father, Bobby Liberman, is a member of the class of1958. We extend our deep sympathies to RobÕs family.

Zachary Levy Õ00 died in an accident on November 15, 2011. Kerim Eken Õ00 remembers: "Zach made an indelible impression on all those who knew him, especially the A-S community. His wit and charm is well remembered and will becherished by the many friendships that he formed at A-S. He will be forever missed."Head of the Music Department, Michelle Demko remembers, ÒZach was in my choruses all through his time at Allen-Stevenson. Many concerts, many trips, manymemories of us all laughing together. He was an engaged singer, one who sangfrom his heart. Zach was a kind boy, he was aware of the big picture, what wasgoing on around him. I see his face and beautiful smile before me now as I write this.Ó

Steven Knott Õ04, a fifth-year finance and economics double major and StudentGovernment Association (SGA) member at James Madison University, died onFebruary 29, 2012. He was expected to graduate from JMU this summer. BrennaHovey, a junior interdisciplinary liberal studies major and a close friend to Knott,applauded his love for the university. ÒHe was really involved, really passionateabout JMU,Ó Hovey said. ÒHis writing for The Breeze and being on SGA was his wayto change it for the better.Ó Peter Haarmann, Middle School English teacher, saidabout Steven, ÒI recall very vividly going to watch him in one of his gymnastics competitions and that afternoon I was able to see just how disciplined Steven wasand how much effort he exerted in each routine. I was struck by the poise he dis-played and the pride he showed as he executed the many difficult moves. In thecoming years as I reflect on Steven and his life, it will be this day that will define forme the person he was.Ó

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DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI STAFF NEWS

We are pleased to welcome Anthony Kapp as our new Director of Alumni Relations.

Anthony joined us in March, and some of you may have already had the chance to meet

him at our recent Alumni Reunion Weekend. Anthony joins us from the Polytechnic

Institute of New York University where he served as Director of Alumni Relations for

approximately two years. Anthony comes to us after many years at the collegiate level,

serving in various student services roles at the University of Toledo, University of Missouri

and University of Colorado. Anthony holds a BachelorÕs Degree from the University of

Missouri and a MasterÕs Degree in Higher Education Administration from Drexel University.

Anthony takes over the reins from Monique Lowitt, who served ably as our Director of

Alumni Relations since July 2009. Together with the Alumni Council, Monique brought

creativity and energy to our alumni program and we are enormously grateful to her.

We also said farewell to Ryann Galloway, our Development Associate who joined

Allen-Stevenson at the same time as Monique. They will both be missed.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID

NEW YORK, NYPERMIT NO. 8048

THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL132 EAST 78TH STREETNEW YORK, NY 10075-0381

SAVE THE DATEAlumni Reunion WeekendMARCH 8 & 9, 2013Classes celebrating milestone reunions are:1943 1948 1953 1958 1963 1968 19731978 1983 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008All alumni are invited.

Friday, March 8: Class Parties for Reunion classes¥ Details to be provided by each class. Parties are off-site.

Saturday, March 9: 11:00AM-2:00PM at the SchoolAll alumni welcome. Please bring your family.¥ Alumni/Faculty Basketball Game¥ Gilbert & Sullivan rehearsals¥ Student-led tours ¥ Open House: refreshments

Saturday, March 9: 6:00-8:30PM Main Event at SchoolAll alumni and spouses/partners invited.¥ Cocktail reception & buffet dinner

For details or to help, contact Anthony Kapp, Director of Alumni Relations, [email protected] or 212-933-5240

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