Celebrating Seasons of Service
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Celebrating Seasons of Service
THE ExeterINITIATIVES At the 2008 Commencement, the three retiring faculty members seated on stage—from left, David Weber (in hat, next to Trustee John Ettinger ’69), Kathy Nekton and Roger Nekton—had together served Exeter for well over a century. Celebrating Seasons of Service Throughout the fifth and final year of The Exeter Initiatives, members of the Academy family are invited to connect with each other and with Principal Ty Tingley as well as with special faculty and emeriti/ae guests in honor of the lasting impact that Exeter teachers have had on generations of Exonians.Watch for details about events in the following cities: Chicago, Denver, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul,Tokyo, Seattle, New York City, Boston, Atlanta, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. See the following pages and check the events calendar at http://phillips.exeter.edu for details. To be sure you receive invitations to these and other Exeter events, visit the online directory and make sure your record is up to date, or email changes to [email protected]. summer 2008 The Exeter Bulletin 75 from every quarter Exonians Make Connec Exeter alumni/ae will gather again this year at large receptions and small socials, sporting events, cultural and educational opportunities and non sibi projects, among other activities. All are welcome. Please view the calendar of events and register online at the alumni/ae website, http://phillips.exeter.edu, or call the alumni/ae office at (800) 828-4325. To receive invitations to events in your area, please send your email address to [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS CALIFORNIA Exeter Association of Greater Los Angeles annual reception on March 21, 2009. Benita O’Connell, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Exeter Association of Northern California annual reception in San Francisco on March 19, 2009. Benita O’Connell, see above COLORADO Exeter Association of Colorado annual reception in Denver on September 10, 2008. Benita O’Connell, see above FLORIDA Class of 1956 mini-reunion in Vero Beach in April 2009. Jan Woodford, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] GEORGIA Exeter Association of Georgia annual reception in Atlanta on February 12, 2009. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] ILLINOIS Exeter Association of Chicago annual reception on September 9, 2008. Benita O’Connell, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] MASSACHUSETTS Exeter Association of New England Planning Meeting in September 2008. All are welcome to attend. Don Tenney ’66, association president: [email protected] 86 The Exeter Bulletin summer 2008 REGIONAL EVENT PHOTOS A Please note, all photos are identified left to right unless otherwise indicated. BOSTON (A) Paul Therrien ’80 organized a wine tasting at Les Zygomates in April for members of the Exeter Association of New England. Among B those who attended were India Leval and her husband, Charlie Ruch ’93. (B) Laura Menge ’95 and Lorraine Hanley ’94 enjoyed good conversation and an array of fine wines. (C) Dave Nagle ’87 and his wife, Siana LaForest, shared some laughter with fellow New Englanders in Boston. C E X O N I A N S G AT H E R AT 1 2 , 0 0 0 F E E T Exonians Tim Gould ’81, Peter Williams ’81, Hugh (Hap) Evans ’43,Ted Probert, Exeter Initiatives campaign director, Jim Burack ’80 and Evan Anderman ’83 went to extreme heights—12,000 feet to be exact—to rekindle Exeter memories during a Colorado hut trip last March.The trip marked the second time an adventurous group has trekked to Shrine Mountain Pass in Vail. While temperatures hovered around 30-below during the 2007 trip, this year’s conditions were downright balmy, with temperatures soaring (!) into the 20’s. Organized by Peter Williams, the trip is a much-anticipated opportunity for alumni/ae to share their love for the mountains and devotion to the Academy. During the 2008 trip, Hugh, a former member of the 10th Mountain Division, set the pace for the climbers as they hiked three miles to Walter’s Cabin in a respectable 105 minutes.After a hearty lunch, the group forged ahead to the peak of Shrine Mountain, where the snow was 30-feet deep and the cornice had a 40-foot wall of ice and snow. Once back at the hut, the hikers enjoyed a home-cooked meal and swapped memories of Exeter. Visit http://phillips.exeter.edu to see more photos, visit class web tions in Every Quarter from every quarter E V E N T S (continued) MASSACHUSETTS Exeter Association of New England at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2008. Don Tenney ’66, see above NEW YORK (D) There’s nothing like a good baseball game to bring out the best (or worst, depending on the score) in Exonians. Exeter Association of New England annual reception in Boston on February 11, 2009. Amy Faulkner, alumni/ae office: [email protected] Barry Bosak ’58; P’88, Gene Connolly ’49 and D Chuck Goldberg ’67, association president, cheered on the New York Yankees when they played the NEW YORK Exeter Association of Greater New York at the US Open on August 27, 2008. Amy Faulkner, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Detroit Tigers. (E) Lorelle Semley ’87 and her husband, Brian Robinson, made sure son Elijah Robinson rooted for the home team when he wasn’t napping E Exeter Association of Greater New York Picnic at the Greenwich Polo Club on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Marc Fleuette ’81: [email protected] between key plays! (F) Cindy Eagan ’87 and Liza Hamm ’87 stayed warm F at the ball game. (G) Lauren Argenti ’07 and Alex Smith ’07 G (H) Afori Bobb, Nelson Rodriguez ’91 and Julian Bobb ’90 managed to keep smiling, despite an 8-4 loss for the Yankees. H (I) John Griffin ’95, Rachel Exeter Association of Greater New York community service project on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Jessy Knoble Gray ’91: [email protected] Annual Giving Phonathon on Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Cornell Club in Manhattan. Jan Gosselin, annual giving office: [email protected] Hemani ’96 and Liz Beaman ’96 from the Exeter Association of Greater New York attended an Aprés Work Cocktail party at The Volstead in Manhattan. Exeter Association of Greater New York planning meeting in September 2008. All are welcome to attend. Chuck Goldberg ’67, association president: [email protected] I Exeter Association of Greater New York annual reception in New York City on January 7, 2009 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Amy Faulkner, see above (J) The Exeter Association of Greater New York participated in a non sibi event working with the New York Partnership for Parks. The group, orgainzed by Jessy Knoble Gray ’91, worked in Thomas Jefferson Park planting shrubs and helping to maintain the park’s garden. Jim Bourne ’82 and Deedee Aguilar P’09 enjoyed the day. J pages and access the online directory and a complete calendar of events. P E N N S Y LVA N I A Exeter Association of Philadelphia annual reception on May 4, 2009. Harold Brown,alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] summer 2008 The Exeter Bulletin 87 E X E T E R T R AV E L P R O G R A M S E V E N T S (continued) P E N N S Y LVA N I A Exeter Association of Philadelphia lecture and tour of historic Gettysburg Battlefield October 3 and 4, 2008. Harold Brown,alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] WA S H I N G T O N Exeter Association of Washington annual reception in Seattle on December 3, 2008. Benita O’Connell, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] WA S H I N G T O N , D . C . Exeter Association of Washington, D.C. annual reception on April 29, 2009. Benita O’Connell, see above HONG KONG Exeter Association of Hong Kong annual reception on November 4, 2008. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] JAPAN Exeter Association of Japan annual reception in Tokyo on November 10, 2008. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] KOREA Exeter Association of Korea annual reception in Seoul (parents) on November 7, 2008. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Exeter Association of Korea annual reception in Seoul (alumni/ae) on November 8, 2008. Harold Brown, see above THAILAND Exeter Association of Thailand annual reception in Bangkok on November 2, 2008. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Gardens of the Caribbean February 20-27, 2009 Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands August 10-21, 2009 Please join us for two exciting trips in 2009.With balmy island breezes and centuries-old tradition of gardening, the Caribbean is a delightful interlude to the northern winter. Set sail in February with fellow Exonians for a seven-night sojourn aboard the legendary Sea Cloud. The trip will include stops in Trinidad, Grenada, Bequia, Martinique and St. Lucia with opportunities to tour elegant private plantations, visit botanical gardens, relax on pristine beaches, or swim and snorkel in the dazzling azure water. Those seeking family adventure may opt for a thrilling sea voyage in the Galapagos Islands aboard the privately chartered M.V. Legend. Journey in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, as the tour joins the celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth.This trip is a perfect opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the archipelago with children and grandchildren.Also traveling with the tour will be a nationally recognized snorkeling instructor who will give private lessons, and a professional storyteller who will delight all ages with sea tales on deck under the stars. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] summer 2008 Summer Baseball Games Exeter Seacoast Association: Portland Sea Dogs vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats at MerchantsAuto.com Manchester Stadium on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Jan Woodford, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Exeter Association of Northern California: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Benita O’Connell, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] Exeter Association of Washington, D.C.: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Benita O’Connell, see above GENERAL ALUMNI/AE ASSOCIATION ELECTION RESULTS More than 4,000 alumni/ae cast their ballots to elect five new members to the General Alumni/ae Association board this spring.The new board members will each serve a six-year term.The record turn out, which represents a 72 percent increase in returns over the last vote, was due in part to the inauguration of electronic voting. Please join us in welcoming the following alumni/ae to the board: Pablo Esteban Barrutia ’92 (Milwaukee,WI) Della Spring Cushing ’79; P’06, P’09, P’11 (Lexington, MA) David R. Horn ’85 (Portola Valley, CA) Alisson M. (Borowski) Kolodner ’97 (Philadelphia, PA) David L. Underhill ’69 (Portsmouth, NH) S AV E T H E D AT E Alumni/ae Council Weekend September 19 & 20, 2008 Attention all current class officers, regional association volunteers, reunion volunteers and GAA directors:We hope you will plan to join fellow Exeter volunteers on campus on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 to celebrate the past year’s achievements and to make plans for the coming year. More information will be sent in August. Contact Jan Woodford, alumni/ae affairs office, at (800) 828-4325, ext. 3414 or email [email protected]. UNITED KINGDOM Exeter Association of the United Kingdom annual reception in London in February 2009. Harold Brown, alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected] 88 The Exeter Bulletin Play Ball! Visit http://phillips.exeter.edu to see more photos, visit class web The Young Alumni/ae Program from every quarter C A B Exeter’s young alumni/ae program is planning events in metropolitan areas and college towns across the country.We are always looking for new ideas and appealing venues where Exonians will enjoy spending time together. Please check the events calendar at D http://phillips.exeter.edu or contact Kirsten Keach, in the alumni/ae affairs office: [email protected]. All photos are identified from left to right unless otherwise indicated. (A) Exonians Ashley Burns ’05, Matt Smallcomb ’05, Caroline Smith ’05, Uttara Dukkipati ’05 and Jessie George ’04 enjoyed good company and fine food at Third Edition in Washington D.C. (B) Brice Humphrey ’03 found the chicken wings especially appealing at the March 27 gathering in D.C.! (C) Among those attending an evening at Time Lounge in New York were Greg Voll ’01, Christina Farrell ’02, Rahul Kamath ’01, Pete Stein ’00, Ashley Austin ’00, David Roman ’00 and guest Gabe Jostrom. (D) Sam Cecil ’02, Susannah Geltman ’99 and Pete Stein ’00 appreciated the time to catch up. (E) David Roman ’00 and Laura Gassman ’00 at the Time Lounge (F) Ted Anyansi ’06, Alandha Scott ’07, Rick Schubart ’56, ’79 (Hon.), Bates-Russell Distinguished Faculty Professor and instructor in history, and Wendi Chiong ’04 gathered on March 7 at the Blue Chalk Café in Palo Alto. (G,H) Mario Galvez and Monisha Mustapha ’88 were among several Exonians who gathered for a night tour of Alcatraz followed by a social at Pier 23. (I) Philip Coffin and Kani Romain ’00 enjoyed the evening in San Francisco. (J) Edison Conner ’01, Ankit Kapasi ’00 and Rick Schubart indulged in appetizers and good conversation when they gathered at The Cat and Fiddle in Los Angeles on March 9. E F G J I pages and access the online directory and a complete calendar of events. H summer 2008 The Exeter Bulletin 89 Exeter INITIATIVES THE A cross the country, Exonians celebrated the impact The Exeter Initiatives has—and will continue to have—on the Academy community. Heading into the final year of the campaign, Exeter has much to celebrate, not the least of which is the generous support and unwavering loyalty of generations of Exonians. While the campaign has crossed its initial dollar goal, work continues to meet the remaining goals, as well as emerging needs, by June 30, 2009. During the last year of The Exeter Initiatives, events across the country will honor many of the fine teachers who have dedicated their lives to Harkness teaching and made a lasting impression on generations of their students.We hope you will join us at an event in your area. Please note, all captions are identified left to right unless otherwise indicated A C SAN FRANCISCO (A) The Exeter Association of Northern California invited alumni/ae, parents and their guests to the annual reception B held at the Golden Gate Club in San Francisco on April 10. Among the nearly 100 attendees were Kerry Landreth Reed ’91, Sarah Stuckey Coates ’91 and Camilla Norman Field ’93. (B) Gretchen Bowe Tornabene ’97, Arul Velan ’97 and Stephanie Bowe Ullman ’95 spent time with associate dean of faculty Ron Kim, Charles Lynn and Mary Chase Stone Instructor in the Humanities and instructor in history. (C) Laurance Narbut ’89, outgoing association president, and Susan Ordway ’82, incoming association president, discussed the rewards of volunteering with Exeter. (D) Delores Menge and husband Steve Menge ’60; P’95, P’97 (E) Christine Robinson,The B. Rodney Marriott Chair in the Humanities and instructor in English, was the featured speaker at the San Francisco reception. D E H G WASHINGTON D.C. and MARYLAND (F) Lawrence Young ’96, Erin Skinner,Tom Cochran ’96, Jamie Brown ’95 and Cherinne Arundel enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and good company when they gathered for the I Exeter Associations of Maryland and Washington D.C. annual reception at the Grand Hyatt Washington last April. (G) Bill Conklin ’41; P’69 and his wife, Barbara Conklin P’69, were among those who attended the D.C. evening. (H) Emily Greenwood ’03 dined on sushi and caught up with Betsy Stevens, instructor in science, and alumnae Serena Hanor ’02 and Beach Lagassa ’03. (I) Hail, Hail, the class of 1971 is here, represented by Chris Wronsky ’71;P’08, P’10,Ted Gleason ’51; ’69, ’70, ’71(Hon.), David Sulser ’71, Doug White ’71 and Bill Rawson ’71;P’08. F 90 The Exeter Bulletin summer 2008 Visit http://phillips.exeter.edu to see more photos, visit class web A B LOS ANGELES (A) Rev. Peter Vorkink II, instructor in religion, was the guest speaker and one of many teachers and deans who attended the Exeter Association of Greater Los Angeles annual reception held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on April 12. (B) Francis Wilson ’58, Marleen Scheffy P’89, P’91, Francesca Wilson and Hugh Scheffy ’58; P’89, P’91 found time to discuss past and present Exeter. (C) Elizabeth Lui P’95 spent time with Eleanor Smith P’83, P’83, P’88 and John Smith ’55; P’83, P’83, P’88. (D) Past and present presidents of the Exeter Association of Greater Los Angeles swapped strategies and stories. Shown here are Doug Smith ’83, current president Suzanne Rumsey ’88, Dan Clement ’66 and Alan Jones ’72. (E) Kevin Joyce ’98, Bede Broome ’95, Valerie Kosheleff ’95, Sagar Patel ’03 and Jake Sandowski ’03 welcomed the Exeter Initiatives to Los Angeles. C E D H G F PHILADELPHIA (F) Victoria Jueds ’91 joined Russell Weatherspoon ’01,’03 (Hon.), dean of residential life and instructor in religion, and Paulina Jerez ’91, president of the Exeter Association of Philadelphia, at The Merion Cricket Club in April. Russell was the evening’s featured speaker. (G) Charlotte Spencer P’72, P’77, Charlie Terry ’28 (Hon), Lewis Perry Professor in the Humanities, emeritus, and Margaret Spencer ’77 enjoyed time with fellow Exonians. (H) The class of 2007 was well-represented by Sandra Sohn, Elise Morocco, Kate Seifert, Ryan Morgan,Taishi Kushiro and Lydia Lovig. (I) Harvard Knowles ’77, ’78, ’02 (Hon.),Thomas S. and Elinor B. Lamont Professor of English and chair of the department of English, emeritus, reconnected with Petra Giblin ’06. (J) Dorie and Charlie Pyle ’49; P’77, Joanne Ford P’75, P’80 and Kenneth Ford ’44; P’75, P’80 (K) Jacquelyne Weatherspoon P’92, P’95, P’97, P’01, Alisson Kolodner ’97 and Andy Louis ’95 enjoyed the Philadelphia gathering. I J K pages and access the online directory and a complete calendar of events. summer 2008 The Exeter Bulletin 91 Initiatives P rogress OV E R V I E W as of May 31, 2008 $46 million THE ANNUAL GIVING FUND Total to Date - $44,389,231 96% of Goal THE FINANCIAL AID INITIATIVE $70 million Total to Date - $63,100,037 90% of Goal $71 million THE FACULTY AND STAFF ENDOWMENT INITIATIVE Total to Date - $78,041,145 110% of Goal $14.8 million THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES Total to Date - $12,954,683 88% of Goal THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES $77.2 million Total to Date - $67,690,254 88% of Goal SUPPORT FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS AND ENDOWMENT $26 million 210% of Goal Total to Date - $54,572,345 DESIGNATION PENDING Total to Date - $5,592,130 CAMPAIGN TOTAL TO DATE 92 The Exeter Bulletin spring 2008 – $326,339,825 OVERALL GOAL – $305,000,000