LAST CHAPEL 2014

THAYER ACADEMY745 WASHINGTON STREET BRAINTREE, MA 02184

781.843.3580 WWW.THAYER.ORG

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014

L A S T C H A P E L 2 0 1 4F R I D A Y , J U N E 6 , 2 0 1 4

THAYER , THAYER FOREVER

THAYER, THAYER FOREVER

THE BLACK AND ORANGE OUR PRIDE.

ALL HAIL TO THEE

OH, SCHOOL MOST DEAR

OLD T. A. TRUE AND TRIED.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – HANA FERRARI ’15

NATIONAL ANTHEM – HOLLY MAHER ’17

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – CAPRIAL HARRIS ’15, JOHN LUCAS ’17

FACULTY / STAFF RECOGNITION

SERVICE AWARDS

DEPARTING

RETIRING

FACULTY SPEAKER – KRISTAN GATELY JUNIOR CLASS CO-DEAN, DEAN OF STUDENTS, HISTORY TEACHER

STUDENT AWARDS – LIST OF AWARDS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES - THOMAS CHIARI ACADEMIC DEAN, MATHEMATICS - DEPARTMENT AWARDS. - KRISTAN GATELY DEAN OF STUDENTS, JUNIOR CLASS CO-DEAN, HISTORY - BOOK AWARDS

CLOSING SONG – LARRY CARLSON P ’02, ’05, ’10, HISTORY TEACHER, ARCHIVIST ASSISTANT “THAYER, THAYER FOREVER” (SONG LYRICS PRINTED ON INSIDE BACK COVER)

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

- MARC RANDO P ’18, ’20, FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT HEAD

- KATHERINE BARTLETT HALE LEARNING CENTER- SARAH MCNEILLY DONOVAN ENGLISH DEPT HEAD, DIRECTOR OF BENELLI WRITING CENTER- KATHERINE MARSANO ADMISSIONS OFFICE- JENNY SCHNEIDER COLLEGE COUNSELOR, ENGLISH TEACHER

- NORMA ATKINSON GP ’07, ’11, ’16, HISTORY TEACHER- MARK GUTIERREZ DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT- LOUISE MCPHERSON BUSINESS OFFICE- KATHLEEN NEELY P ’06, SCIENCE TEACHER- PETER NEELY P ’89, ’06, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING, DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, ENGLISH TEACHER- JAMES PICKEL P ’91, ’95, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, HUMANITIES TEACHER- SUSAN WITT ’00, ENGLISH TEACHER, SENIOR CLASS DEAN

LAST CHAPEL PRIZES

THAYER ACADEMY’S LAST CHAPEL AWARDS

RECOGNIZE STUDENTS FROM ALL GRADES WHO

HAVE ACHIEVED EXCELLENCE IN PARTICULAR FIELDS

OF STUDY OR WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE

QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER, AND SERVICE

THAT EMBODY THE SPIRIT OF THE ACADEMY.

DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH OF THE AWARDS

ARE LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS!

THE MISSION OF THAYER ACADEMY IS TO INSPIRE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS

TO MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AESTHETIC, AND PHYSICAL

EXCELLENCE SO THAT EACH MAY RISE TO HONORABLE

ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD.

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GENERAL PRIZES:

THE BILL HOLBROOK MEMORIAL ARTS PRIZESGiven in memory of Bill Holbrook, Class of 1933, by his sister, Jane Holbrook Jewell. Mr. Holbrook was an enthusiastic theatergoer as well as an accomplished pianist but was most known for his caricatures, most of which are on display here as part of the Pennock Collection. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: PAINTING AND DRAWING, POTTERY, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN, VIDEO, THEATER, PHOTOGRAPHY, DANCE, & MUSIC

FRENCH PRIZES:Awarded for outstanding academic achievement, genuine interest in the language and culture, and continued effort throughout the year.

LATIN PRIZES:Awarded for superior scholastic performance, motivation and consistent effort and interest.

SPANISH PRIZES:Awarded for outstanding academic achievement, a sincere appreciation of Hispanic culture and sustained daily preparation and participation.

MANDARIN CHINESEThe recipient of this award has demonstrated sincere motivation and enthusiasm of the Chinese language, and actively contributed in class participation.

THE RICHARD R. DOWNEY, JR. MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE:This award is presented annually to the graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in foreign languages as well as tolerance, sensitivity and fair-mindedness in character.

MATHEMATICS PRIZESPresented to a member of each of the undergraduate classes who, in the opinion of the members of the Mathematics Dept. has displayed outstanding accomplishment in mathematics, who has made a contribution to his or her math class, and who has a special interest in the field.

FRESHMAN SCIENCE AWARDTo a freshman who has demonstrated high academic achievement in Physics. BIOLOGY PRIZEPresented to a student for outstanding achievement in the study of Biology.

CHARLES A. PITKIN CHEMISTRY PRIZEFor excellence in the study of chemistry as demonstrated by academic achievement, interest and high scientific aptitude. This is given in memory of Charles A. Pitkin, first Science teacher at Thayer Academy, 1877-1916.

RENSSELAER MEDALAwarded to a junior for outstanding achievement in mathematics and science and who has made the potential for success in a science-related career. The recipient is given the opportunity to compete for special scholarship awards at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

THE W. LAWRENCE CAHALL, JR. PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE STUDY OF SCIENCEThis scholarship, in recognition of Dr. W. L. Cahall, Thayer biology teacher from 1962 to 1968, is awarded to a sophomore who has completed courses in physics and advanced biology, and who demonstrates excellent aptitude, achievement, and commitment to science.

WILLIAM J. HOLBROOK PRIZEThis prize is awarded in the name of William J. Holbrook, a former trustee of Thayer Academy, banker and lawyer, one of the founders of the South Shore Hospital and the Church of the Holy Nativity, to a sophomore whose academic achievement and character is noteworthy and suggest promise for continued growth and success.

EDITH GILES MITCHELL PRIZEAwarded annually to honor the memory of Edith Giles Mitchell, member of the English Department from 1955 to 1972, whose professional standards and personal qualities were so deserving of our admiration. This award goes to a sophomore whose interest and achievement in English and history, as well as loyalty to friends and the school community, exemplify the values for which Mrs. Mitchell stood. CLASS OF 1992 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDThis award is to be given at Last Chapel. It is for a member of the Sophomore Class who has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the spirit and sense of community at Thayer Academy, through his or her leadership in all Thayer Academy activities (both on campus and in the community), and through his or her generous, positive, and energetic presence.

WARD S. DONNER PRIZEA memorial prize awarded annually at Last Chapel to that sophomore who, in the opinion of the faculty, ably reflects those qualities of kindness, thoughtfulness for others, intellectual curiosity, athletic interest, good sportsmanship, and fair play admired in Ward S. Donner - who was for twenty-five years a member of the faculty at Thayer Academy and in succession: teacher, coach, Director of Physical Education, Dean of Students, Acting Headmaster and Dean of Faculty.

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SOPHOMORE PRIZES:

NANCY DINATALE TAYLOR PRIZEA memorial awarded annually at Last Chapel to that sophomore girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in athletics and those human qualities of sound character, leadership, and friendliness that were so apparent in Nancy, a graduate in the Class of 1960.

THOMAS J. BERRY III PRIZEA memorial awarded annually at Last Chapel to that sophomore who, in the opinion of the faculty, demonstrates those qualities of serious scholarship, athletic participation, and most important, camaraderie so evident in Tom Berry, a graduate in the Class of 1978. The recipient has clearly demonstrated a desire to assist his classmates and/or teammates to improve themselves.

WILLIAM C. GOULD, JR. PRIZEThis memorial is awarded to that sophomore who exhibits outstanding personal and leadership qualities with achievement in athletics and the arts.

COLIN F. MACDONALD III PRIZEColin F. MacDonald III, a graduate in the Class of 1976, was a Thayer student with exceptional athletic ability and personal qualities rare in one so young. His desire for self-improvement, his steadiness, perseverance, humility and kindness were conspicuous and remarkable. He was a model for all who knew him. This prize is given to keep his memory of goodness always with us.

MAUREEN E. BUCKEN PRIZEGiven each year at Last Chapel to a sophomore selected by the faculty, this award recognizes those qualities of good humor, contribution to athletics, and sound character so evident in Maureen, a graduate in the Class of 1973.

LEO R. FLYNN PRIZEThis prize is awarded in memory of Leo R. Flynn to a sophomore who has exhibited those qualities of diligence, hard work, and perseverance admired by so many in Leo Flynn.

NICHOLAS AND ROSE PAPANI PRIZEThis prize is to keep alive the memory of Nicholas and Rose Papani to whom Thayer Academy meant a great deal and who considered music to be a part of the fruit of life, to be enjoyed by everyone. It is a memorial prize to be awarded each year at Last Chapel to the sophomore who demonstrates unusual musical talent and who has worked diligently to develop that talent. Given in the following categories: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC.

THOMAS J. GERAGHTY PRIZEGiven annually to a sophomore boy or girl, preferably from the City of Boston whose continued perseverance in a wide range of activities and thoughtful consideration for others reflect the ideals of Thomas J. Geraghty.

FRANK E. REMICK PRIZEThis prize is awarded each year at Last Chapel to honor the memory of Frank E. Remick, Class of 1927 and Trustee from 1947 to 1974. Frank was a man among men, admired most for his clear-headedness, good taste, loyalty, and sensitivity. The prize is awarded to a sophomore whose achievement in studies and interest in the arts and athletics are significant.

ADA HELEN GILBERT CLAFF PRIZEGiven in loving memory by her husband Warren Leonard Claff and her daughters Linda Claff Bailit and Ellen Claff Wolfe, this memorial prize is awarded annually at Last Chapel to that sophomore girl, who, in the opinion of the faculty, most truly reflects those qualities of warmth, generosity, friendliness, and love of human kind, admired in Ada Gilbert Claff, throughout her life.

THE PETER SCOTT CAHALL SCIENCE PRIZEThis scholarship is awarded to a junior for excellence in the study of science and for the demonstration of enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity in the pursuit of scientific achievement.

THE NAOMI R. AND SAUL B. COHEN SCIENCE AWARDThis award is given on the basis of merit in science studies to a member of the sophomore or junior class in recognition of superior achievement.

WILLIAM J. HOLBROOK AMERICAN HISTORY PRIZEThis prize is awarded in the name of William J. Holbrook, former President of the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and a former trustee of Thayer Academy, to that underclassman who has demonstrated the greatest improvement in the study of American History. UNITED STATES HISTORY PRIZEGiven to that student who has shown the greatest achievement in the study of U.S. History.

MERTON L. EMERSON ESSAYGiven annually in memory of Merton L. Emerson, Trustee of Thayer Academy from 1920 to 1945 and former President of the Board of Trustees, for an essay in the field of American History.

SPECIAL HISTORIAN AWARDGiven to that student who showed outstanding scholarship, promise and enthusiasm in the field of history; for outstanding work in Modern European History. ROLAND STANLEY COOPER MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR HISTORYGiven by Marvin Cooper in memory of his son, a Thayer student who showed outstanding promise and interest in the field of history, for outstanding work in World History. MOST IMPROVED FRESHMAN ENGLISH STUDENTSFor students who have shown great improvement during the year, this prize is awarded to freshmen, who through perseverance and willingness to accept criticism, have made important growth in adjusting to the demands of a college preparatory English course. THE HARRIET GEMMEL SOPHOMORE SHORT STORY PRIZETo a sophomore who has exhibited outstanding short story writing ability. THE JUNIOR ENGLISH ESSAYIST AWARDTo a junior who has exhibited outstanding essay writing ability.

THE MATTHEW CALLAHAN HEALEY ’09 MEMORIAL PRIZEGiven in memory of Matthew Callahan Healey ‘09 to a student in the Senior Class who has exhibited the qualities that made Matt so special: an inclusive and unparalleled spirit, true exuberance for life, the ability to find happiness and humor in the simplest of things, and great love for his family and the Thayer community.

THAYER ACADEMY PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS The Thayer Academy Parents’ Association Community Service Awards are awarded to members of the Senior Class who have demonstrated outstanding involvement and exceptional dedication to community service.

THE REUBEN AND LIZZIE GROSSMAN AWARDSIn recognition of outstanding leadership, excellence of character, scholastic achievement and service to school and community.

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THE PATRICK C. WALSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThe Patrick C. Walsh Memorial Scholarship Award is awarded to that member of the senior class who has demonstrated Patrick’s qualities of camaraderie, positive attitude towards all, respect of others, and the ability to surmount difficulties with good spirit.

THE PATRICE DONOVAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDThis award was established in 1989 by the Class of 1986 in honor of their classmate, Patrice Donovan, to be awarded each year at Last Chapel to an underclassman who, like Patrice, has exhibited outstanding dedication, sensitivity and determination in serving those in need.

THE JULIAN H. CHERUBINI PRIZE FOR SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCEThis prize is awarded each spring at Last Chapel to a boy or girl in grades 9 - 11 chosen by the upper school faculty solely on the basis of academic excellence, with no regard to financial need.

THE CHERUBINI PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTSGiven by Barbara and Julian Cherubini ’53, this prize is given annually at Last Chapel to two members of the junior class who have demonstrated exceptional ability, interest, and achievement - one in the visual arts, and one in the performing arts.

FERNAND LaCHANCE AWARDThis award is given in memory of Fernand LaChance, member of the Thayer faculty from 1975-2008. The award is given to a junior or senior student who has demonstrated intellectual curiosity in both the sciences and the humanities, and whose good humor, interest in world cultures, and creative passion for discovery reflect the qualities so admired in Mr. LaChance.

BOOK PRIZES:

THE BROWN BOOK AWARDThe Brown Book Award, established by the Associated Alumni of Brown University, is to be given annually to a junior who best combines “a high degree of ability in English, both written and spoken, with outstanding personal qualities.”

THE COLUMBIA COLLEGE BOOK AWARDThe recipient of this award has demonstrated strong scholarship in all subjects and a strong involvement in activities whether in school or in the community.

THE DARTMOUTH COLLEGE BOOK AWARDThe Dartmouth College Book award is given in memory of General Sylvanus Thayer, Dartmouth 1807, to a student in the top 10% of the Junior Class. He or she has attained an outstanding combined academic average in three college preparatory subjects, two of which include mathematics and English. Above all, the selected student has demonstrated outstanding leadership in a highly visible school sponsored activity and/or service to the community.

THE HARVARD BOOK CLUB PRIZEThe prize book of the associated Harvard Clubs is awarded to a member of the junior class to a young man or woman who exemplifies excellence in scholarship and high character combined with achievement in other fields.

THE HOLY CROSS BOOK PRIZEThis prize goes to a junior with outstanding scholarship and personal qualities; a sincere concern for others and responsible attitude in all endeavors.

THE SAINT ANSELM BOOK AWARDThe Saint Anselm Book Award is presented to a junior who is an outstanding student. The recipient exercises a capacity for academic achievement and continued education, has an awareness of social responsibility, displays leadership qualities, and possesses strong character.

THE SAINT LAWRENCE BOOK AWARDThis award is given to a junior student who displays a significant commitment to both scholarship and community service.

THE SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE BOOK AWARDThe recipient of this award is a junior in the top 20% of his or her class who has demonstrated a sustained and sincere commitment to community service activities either at school or within the local community.

THE SOUTH SHORE SMITH CLUB’S BOOK AWARDThis award is presented in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER GEORGE EASTMAN YOUNG LEADERS AWARD This award is presented to a junior who has high grades in challenging courses, has shown strong leadership at school and in their community, and has extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER FREDERICK DOUGLASS And SUSAN B. ANTHONY AWARD The recipient of this Award must be a junior who has shown a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues, leadership and dedication to the community, and has achieved strong grades in rigorous courses.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER BAUSCH & LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARDThis Award is presented to a junior with high achievement and rigor in science classes and high PSAT or SAT math scores. THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER XEROX AWARD FOR INNOVATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYThe recipient of this Award is a junior with a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and a high level of achievement in this area in coursework and outside of school. The selected student must seek exposure to new technologies outside of school, as well as lead other students to new approaches to old problems.

THE WELLESLEY COLLEGE BOOK AWARDProvided by the Wellesley College Alumnae of Boston, this award is to honor a female student in the junior class whose academic record and character are exceptional, and who has also made significant contributions to her school and/or community.

THE YALE BOOK AWARDEach spring, the Yale Club of Boston presents its book award to juniors in area high schools, who in the opinion of their faculty demonstrate outstanding personal character and intellectual promise.

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