Archon Spring/Summer 2013

A magazine published by The Governors Academy

Spring 2013

Boston Globe Gold Key Winning Photograph by Amelia Woodworth 13

Whilst checking his hair, Governor Dummer

says AHA! I know now what I will

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Original artwork submitted to the Founders Day Art Exhibit by current staff member and parent Christine Robinson P13,14

2 Headmasters Message

3 Byfield and Beyond

5 Upcoming Events

6 On Campus

13 250th Founders Day

16 Reunion 2013

18 Home Grown Success

26 From the Archives

32 In Memoriam

37 Class Notes

TrusTees of The Governors AcAdemy

Jeffrey L. Gordon 69, PresidentJames L. Rudolph 68, P05, 12, Vice-PresidentMargo L. Dhaliwal 90, Vice-PresidentJames M. Pierce 72, P08, SecretarySteven G. Shapiro 74, P09, TreasurerWilliam L. Alfond 67Song Hyuk Bang P13Adrienne Berry-Burton P96, 04William H. Brine III 80, P09, 14W. Graham ColeWendy B. Cowie 79, P12Jonathan J. Doyle P08,09Henry B. Eaton 70, P03,08Beverly R. Giblin P04,05Kathleen S. Hines P08,09,12Stephen G. Kasnet 62, P95Paul McKeon P10Kara Moheban McLoy 88Thomas M. Mercer Jr. 61Spencer L. Purinton 75, P13,14Gary A. Rogers P04, 07George S. Scharfe P95, 95, 00Aaron M. Sells 96David Splaine P05, 08Bruce C. Turner 83, P13Mark Whiston

Alumni TrusTees

Francesca E. DeMeo 02Shaena A.Tucker 01

ex-officio

Gretchen Scharfe Forsyth 95, Alumni Council President

Alumni council

Gretchen Scharfe Forsyth 95, PresidentJulie OShaughnessy 05, Vice PresidentDaniel Guyton 03, Vice PresidentBrendan M. Forrest 94, Secretary Emily Block 03Deana Boyages 88James Cavanaugh 94Tyler Collins 03Nicole Costello 95Christen H. DOrio 88Daniel DiPietro 96Putnam Flint 37, GP99, Lifetime MemberCarol Ann Goldberg 76David J. Hanlon 88Neda Boyd Kalhor 80John Leonard 03Rich Lufkin 01Maya Martignetti 12Jacqueline Ward Meinhardt 04Ted J. Nahil 68Carolyn Nissi 77, P13Angela Rappoli 03Moira Talbot 04Nicholas Tomaino 04Kavy Yesair 96

ex-officio members

Catherine D. Burgess 91 Peter T. Butler 62 James C. Deveney Jr. 60 John Mercer 64, P95Karen A. Schulte 83 Peter M. Sherin 59 Arthur H. Veasey III 68

ContentsTAble of

Spring 2013

The Archon is published two times a year by The Governors Academy Byfield, Massachusetts 01922 | 978.465.1763

Letters are welcome from alumni, parents, and friends of the Academy and are subject to editing for reasons of space availability.

PublisherDr. Peter Quimby 85, P14, 15

ediTorsPeter L. Mason

Meredith R. Tierney

desiGnGraphic Details

PhoToGrAPhyBrian CrowleyDavid Oxton

Vaughn WinchellMike Dean

William Tangorra

direcTor of AdvAncemenTAnn M. Wardwell

AssisTAnT direcTor of AdvAncemenTJody M. Johnson

direcTor of Alumni relATionsAmy R. Swiniarski

direcTor of PArenT ProGrAmsJane C. Piatelli

direcTor of AnnuAl GivinG Ina Drouin

250Th AnniversAry coordinATor Jennifer Kyte

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It is hard to believe our 250th year is almost complete. This year has been marked with our 250th Anniversary Gala, the National Day of Service, Founders Day, the commemorative video and book, and our special website. Whereas these events make this year a particularly special one in the life of our school, it is oftentimes the day-to-day activities that remind me just how special the Academy is.

Recently I had the privilege of announcing to our school community that three Governors students had advanced from the regional Boston Globe Scholastic Writing and Art Award competitions to win prizes at the national level in both categoriestwo gold medals in the writing competition and one silver medal in the art competitionmaking Governors the only school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to have students win awards at the national level in both the writing and art competitions. Add to this the fact that in our first two seasons this year eight of our varsity teams went on to post-season play at the New England level, and as this goes to print, many of our teams this spring are off to promising starts playing in the highly competitive Independent School League. All of this results in a student body, faculty, and alumni that are justifiably proud of the many ways in which our students and graduates have distinguished themselves on the national and regional stage.

At the time the writing and art awards were announced, we also enjoyed the presence of one of the worlds leading microbiologists on our campus. Professor Bonnie Bassler, one of my close friends and colleagues from Princeton University, was here working with our AP Biology students and the students on our SMART team, and gave a public lecture on our campus about the latest innovations in scientific research and teaching. Following her visit Bonnie remarked to me how impressed she was by the advanced level at which our students are working, and compared the work of our SMART team to intermediate level college work. I am proud of the fact that we can offer our students these experiences right here in Byfield.

Opportunities like this typify the blend of tradition and innovation that have been at the heart of a Governors education for 250 years. When Master Samuel Moody first opened our school in 1763 on the eve of the Revolutionary War, he knew that his students would be entering an uncertain futurea period of rapid social and political transformation that he could neither control nor define. He prepared students, in short, to be leaders capable of rising to the challenges of the day. In a profound and fundamental way the work that Master Moody began is precisely the work we continue to do to this dayto give students the skills they need succeed in college and life beyond so that they will be prepared to rise to the challenges of their day.

In these pages you will have the opportunity to read about three Academy graduates who, while following different paths, all credit the education they received here in Byfield as a major driver for their successes. What helped them? They cite being encouraged to find their own path, to think independently, and to take risks. All traits we still consider to be at the core of what we strive to teach young people every day.

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CelebrATion of WomenmArch 2, 2013on Saturday, march 2, alumni, parents, friends, and students joined us on campus to celebrate 40 years of women at The governors Academy. in honor of this historical milestone, our Saturday afternoon program recognized the 40th anniversary of the passage of Title iX legislation and provided a historical reflection of girls Athletics at The governors Academy from 1972 2013. The program opened with remarks by headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15 and longtime faculty member and coach elizabeth ruhl. A film screening of the documentary, A hero for daisy, was shown, followed by a moderated panel of remarkable Academy women who shared their stories of struggle and success with all who attended. panelists included: roberta (bert) mclain p07, 00, 09; maryellen Karin p08, 09, 12; lynda fitzgerald p93, 00; dr. Susan r. perry 81; louise (lisa) Johnson 75, p13; Cathy riley Scerbo 84, p12, 14, 16; molly Scharfe prinn 95; and Julie oShaughnessy 05. A cocktail reception capped off this powerful and inspiring afternoon.

1. dr. Susan perry 81; director of Advancement, Ann Wardwell; and headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15

2. director of Athletics and Afternoon programs, bert mclain p 07, 09; maryellen Karin p08, 09, 12; dr. Susan perry 81; dean of faculty, lynda fitzgerald p93, 00; and lisa Johnson 75, p13

3. Celebration of Women Archives display

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1. Kathryn renna hajjar 96, lauren Carroll 96, and Carla gottschall 96

2. peter Collins 07, meghan bailly 07, and rachel Stavis 073. Alfredo morales, francesca demeo 02, Tr,

Tina de la Cruz 01, and miguel de la Cruz

4. ned beebe 57, michael hickey, and Tim greene 505. The governors Academy Jazz Combo 6. headmaster dr. peter h. Quimby 85, p14, 15,

ben Armstrong 85, and gregory Skaff 83

7. lenny Ceglarski 02 and John leonard 03

AnnuAl Alumni holidAy gATheringnovember 30, 2012 over 130 alumni and guests kicked off the holiday season at the harvard Club of boston during the Annual Alumni Council holiday gathering. guests enjoyed musical entertainment from current students as well as a screening of the 250th commemorative video. good tidings and cheer were had by all!

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4. discussion moderator, elizabeth rhul and members of the panel

5. Wendy mcAvoy 79, linda miller 79, and david Abusamra p92, faculty emeritus

6. panelists Cathy reily Scerbo 84, p12, 14, 16, molly Scharfe prinn 95, and Julie oShaughnessy 05

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1. Jeff muscatello 08, mike Kenny 08, dewey dubord 06, Tom hines 08, and mike Shakespeare 08 in new york

2. Julian ellis 71, Jeff molitor 71, and headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15 in london

3. Kelsey lee, dan lee 01 and Jerome montrone 87 in new york

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events were held in San francisco, new york, and london welcoming alumni and friends to be a part of the 250th Anniversary of the Academy.

JAnuAry 22, 2013SAN FRANCISCO AREA ALUMNI GATHERING This winter, the Academy brought its 250th Anniversary celebration to the West Coast. bill oleary 73 hosted a gathering for area alumni and friends at the university Club of San francisco. Special guests included headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15, who shared his vision for the future of the Academy, and faculty member holly odonohue who will be launching the new govspluS program this summer.

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commencemenT may 26, 2013 The class of 2013 will take part in the 250th commencement exercises of The governors Academy.

cAPe cod reGionAl evenT may 30, 2013 Cape Cod area alumni and friends, join us for a luncheon at The Wianno Club, in osterville, mA. hosted by dr. david Wilcox 47.

leAdershiP donor evenT old state house, boston June 13, 2013 We will be recognizing our leadership donors at a special event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the peace of paris Treaty, and the 300th Anniversary of the old State house.

EventsupComing

februAry 26, 2013NEW YORK CITY AREA GATHERING OF ALUMNI AND FRIENDSover 40 alumni and friends gathered at the grand hyatt in midtown manhattan to celebrate the Academys 250th Anniversary.

mArch 13, 2013LONDON GATHERING OF ALUMNI AND FRIENDS The celebration continued across the pond with a gathering of alumni and friends from europe. headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15, had the opportunity to share his vision of the Academy with over 30 alumni at the royal Automobile Club in london.

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on CampusWinTer pArenTS WeeKendThis February approximately 200 parents joined us on campus for Winter Parents Weekend. Despite the calendar reading February 15, the warm sunshine and air made it feel more like spring time. Parents enjoyed sitting in on classes and were encouraged to engage in discussions and try some hands-on activities. After a full day of classes, parents attended grade specific presentations. Elaine White, Academic Dean, educated our 9th grade parents about navigating the curriculum. Concurrently, our 10th grade parents met with Heather Shows, Associate Director of College Counseling, for a pre-college search presentation. The parents of our 11th grade students were given an overview of the college process by Co-Directors of College Counseling, Joe Bobrowskas and Janet Adams-Wall. Drs. Peter and Laurie Quimby opened up their home for a wine and cheese reception for the parents before dinner was served in the Jacob Dining Hall. The culminating event of the day was the performance of the winter musical, Legally Blonde. On Saturday the College Counseling Office hosted an open house in their new office space in the Phillips Building before parents attended the various athletic games.

The Governors Academy is excited to announce the launch of GovsPLUS (Powerful Learners Unlocking Success), a tuition-free academic enrichment program aimed at helping motivated middle school students from local underserved areas reach their potential in and out of the classroom. Rigorous academic coursework in classes taught by Academy faculty will be balanced by co-curricular activities coordinated by Governors students and may include recreational sports, visual and performing arts, and service learning. Mathematics teacher Holly ODonohue, Director of GovsPLUS, and history teacher Erin OConnell will be assisted by head student instructors Brett Bidstrup 13 and Jalina Suggs 13. Student leaders Paola Otero 13 and Ariel Portorreal 16 will round out the staff and will mentor the young students outside the classroom. GovsPLUS opens its doors to 18 rising 7th and 8th graders from nearby Lawrence, MA for its inaugural summer session July 1 August 2. ODonohue says GovsPLUS is a win for all involved. Participating students will be exposed to new experiences and will strengthen their academics for the coming school year while Governors students who work with GovsPLUS will enhance their own learning by stepping into the role of teacher and crossing educational boundaries of all kinds.

1. parents joined students in classes throughout the day

2. Chris Stafford 80, p13, 15; Kerry Ann Scarfo p13; nancy Stafford p13, 15; heidi baxter p13; and lisa purinton p13, 14

3. headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85 and laurie Quimby p14, 15 with Christine and bill dwyer p15

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piATelli CupThe Governors Academy Boys Varsity hockey team faced off against Berkshire School on Sunday, February 10 in the Inaugural Piatelli Cup. The cup is named in honor of former Governors Academy Assistant Headmaster, Varsity Boys Hockey Coach, and former Berkshire School Headmaster, Larry Piatelli. Larrys wife, Jane, and son, Stephen, were on the ice to introduce the starting lineup and drop the ceremonial puck to start the game. The national anthem was performed by current student, Amy Corman 14. After a hard fought game, the Berkshire Bears took the win, beating Governors 4-1. Following the game, Jane and Stephen Piatelli presented the Piatelli Cup to Berkshire Bears player Quin Pompi.

legAlly blondeOh my God, you guys! What do you get when you combine the talents of 35 actors, 2 dogs, 8 technicians, 9 musicians, and two packed auditoriums of audience members? A high-energy, fluffy pink production of Legally Blonde: The Musical!Junior Amy Corman starred as Elle Woods, U.C.L.A. senior and president of the Delta Nu sorority. After her true love, Warner Huntington III (played by sophomore Stephen Damianos) gets accepted to Harvard Law School and breaks up with her, Elle decides that she will follow him there to win over his heart. At Harvard, she meets graduate student Emmett Forrest (played by junior Eddie Holmes), sketchy Professor Callahan (played by senior Myles Badger), and a local hairdresser, Paulette (played by junior Jenna Nee). They, along with a host of others, show Elle that there is more to life than just being a blonde.Along with the 51 students directly involved in the show, about two dozen additional students worked in the weeks leading up to the performances, painting sets, hanging lights, installing the sound system, and providing much needed support. In the end, almost 20% of the entire student body took part in making the production a success. The two canine stars received the full Hollywood treatment, as well. Elles chihuahua Bruiser was played by Pearl Nishan (owned by Zane Nishan 16) and Paulettes bulldog Rufus was played by Wiley Bozzuto (owned by Ali Bozzuto 13). Friday nights show was standing room only, with an estimated audience of 525.

1. elle Warner ( Amy Corman 14) and her delta nu Soroity Sisters

2. myles badger 13 as professor Callahan

1. Tyler niven 15, James murphy 12 and goaltender brendan mcmenimen 12

2. geoff Sullivan 13 with director of parent programs, Jane piatelli at the ceremonial puck drop

3. berkshire head Coach, dan driscoll, director of parent programs, Jane piatelli, Stephen piatelli, and governors head Coach leon hayward with the piatelli Cup

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boSTon globe All SCholASTiC ArT & WriTing AWArdSEach year, The Governors Academy enters students works of art and writing into the Boston Globe All Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition. This annual competition, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, recognizes student works for their originality, technical mastery, and distinctive vision or voice. More than 14,000 individual works in 27 categories were juried by teams of celebrated Massachusetts artists and writers. This year, Governors arts students won an astonishing 39 awards in the art competition. This is the largest number of awards that our students have ever earned. The total number of awards that the Academy won this year was more than any other Independent School in Massachusetts. 29 Governors students won awards in 4 different art disciplines: ceramics, studio art, photography, and film. Governors artists won 15 Gold Keys, 10 Silver Keys, and 14 Honorable Mentions. Especially impressive were the 8 Gold Keys that our students won for their Portfolio work, which is considered the most advanced level of art in the competition. This is the third time in the last five years that The Governors Academy has led all Independent Schools in art awards.Also deserving congratulations are the 15 Governors students who garnered a remarkable 19 writing awards in the competition. The Governors Academy took home twice as many awards this year than in 2012 and ranked third in the ISL for the number of awards earned. A sample of award winning writing is available on the Governors Academy blog.

puliTzer prize Winner viSiTS CAmpuSStanley Forman, a three time Pulitzer Prize winner for photography, visited The Governors Academy on January 15, 2013. Best known for his three Pulitzer prize winning photos, including the 1975 Fire Escape Collapse, in which he won his first Pulitzer Prize by capturing a 19 year old woman and a 2 year old girl falling from a fire escape outside a burning building. The prize winning photo led to the passage of new fire escape legislation across the country. Forman was also the first to win consecutive Pulitzer Prizes and went on to win three in a four year period (19751979).Mr. Forman was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts and began working as a photographer for the Boston Herald in 1973. After a successful and award winning career as a staff photographer, he joined Bostons WCVB -TV and has been a cameraman with the station since 1983. During his visit to campus, Mr. Forman spoke about his career in photography and journalism and showed slides of his acclaimed work.

Three STudenTS Win nATionAl ArT AWArdSCongratulations to our three Governors students who recently won top awards in the 2013 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition! Both Imogene Robinson 13 and Myles Badger 13 received Gold Metal writing awards. Imogene earned hers for a short story and Myles Badger earned his for a personal essay/memoir. Helen Shi 15 won a Silver Medal for her ceramics piece. We are proud to announce that The Governors Academy was the only high school in Massachusetts that had students win National Scholastic Awards in both art and writing. These awards are the highest honors given to high school writers and artists in America. Our three talented students will receive their awards at a special event at Carnegie Hall on Friday, May 31, 2013. Their winning work will be displayed in New York City throughout the summer of 2013. This is the first time a Governors student has won a National Scholastic Award for writing and the tenth time a Governors student has won a National Scholastic Award for art. Please visit www.thegovernorsacademy.org to view and read the winning pieces.

Stanley forman and fine Arts department Chair, david oxton

helen Shis 15 Award Winning Ceramics piece

1. Chris Robinson by: boong Chamnanratanakul 13

2. Pitcher and Plate by: Annie mcmahon 13

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with 10 QueSTionS eli morrissey 13

1 What has been your favorite class at Governors? I am taking creative writing with Andre Dubus and I love it. We write every day for 30 minutes and then hand in our papers at the end of the week. We are able to talk with him about the creative process and about life in general.

2 What is your role on Student Council? I am the self-elected social chair. I decided that I would take charge of Friday Morning Meetings and have planned them all year. It is important to start the day off with a laugh. I pretty much just keep the campus happy, thats what I like to do.

3 What is your relationship like with your advisor? My advisor for the last four years has been Mr. Bidstrup. He is also my lacrosse coach and we have a really close relationship, he is like another Dad to me. I can talk to him about issues I am having in school or out of school. He has raised me to be a better person and student. During lacrosse season I see him daily just to check in.

4 How did you decide to attend Boston University next year? I knew I wanted to either play football or lacrosse at a high level in college but was torn about what to do. Last summer I met the BU lacrosse staff and we clicked. It went from a school that was completely off my radar to the school I was going to attend in about three months. I also have grown up in such a rural area; I am really excited about living in the city and experiencing that.

5 What does it mean to you to be a part of the first Mens Lacrosse team at BU to compete at the Division 1 level? It was a big reason why I chose to go there. I like the idea that I am laying the foundation for the future. I can picture myself 40 years from now on ESPN talking about what it was like to be a member of the first BU Mens Lacrosse team.

6 Do you feel prepared academically as you move from Byfield to Boston? Definitely. The teachers here put a lot of responsibility on each student to get their work done. I appreciate how teachers take time to show the process of an assignment but they will never do the work for you. They hold us accountable and that is what my college professors will do.

7 How do you manage your time between academics and athletics? It is reassuring to know that there is time built into our day to get work done. I worked with Ms. Allen in the Learning Center as an underclassman and she helped me understand the concept of time management. I have evolved as a student from my freshman year and can really balance my work, social, and athletic priorities.

8 Describe your experience as a three sport varsity captain? It means a lot to me and I am honored that I have had these experiences. Starting the year as football captain gave me great experience and my confidence grew as captain of the wrestling team. I am excited about finishing my senior year as lacrosse captain. I lead by example; I may not speak in the locker room a lot but I play the game every day as hard as I can.

9 What has it been like to be a part of two New England championship football teams? It has been unbelievable. The team has so much respect and appreciation for Coach OLeary. I have been playing football for ten years and there is no other place I would have wanted my last game to be than on a championship field with my Governors teammates.

10 What advice would you give a new day student? My freshman year I would stay on campus as long as possible. I would ask my parents to come pick me up late and do my homework here. I stayed active around campus and didnt miss anything that was going on. Make the commitment to come to school on the weekends and get involved, it is worth it.

The Archon caught up with senior Eli Morrissey for this edition of 10 Questions. A three sport varsity captain and social chair of the Student Council, Eli is always wearing a smile and brings energy to everything he does. Whether it is on the field, in the classroom, or at the student center, the Govs community counts on Eli to lead by example (and of course crack the perfect joke).


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boys hockeyrecord: 10-11-5

All new-england: Brendan McMenimen 13

isl All-league: Nathan Ferriero 13 Lucas Bombardier 13 Geoff Sullivan 13

indoor TrAck (co-ed) School Record: Katie Hanlon 15 (800m / 2:17.63)

Girls hockeyrecord: 15-5-1

isl All-league: Siobhan McDonough 13 Maggie Salmon 14

isl honorable mention: Natalie Sullivan 13 Hannah Quin 15

boys bAskeTbAllrecord: 12-9

isl defensive Player of the year: Joe Kuo 13

Girls bAskeTbAllrecord: 18-6

isl mvP: Katherine Fogarty 13

isl honorable mention: Jackie Ham 14, Kendall Ham 14

WresTlinGrecord: 6-12

Graves-kelsey champion: Michael Dik 15


The Academys 250th Founders Day started off with a bang during the opening ceremony of this historic anniversary. The campus community and guests were treated to a close-order drill by detachments of reenactors in His Majestys 10th Regiment and Glovers 14th Continental Regiment, complete with muskets firing and an orderly march to the Chapel for a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication. The day was a wonderful tribute to both the past and the future of the Academy and was proudly celebrated by current students and alumni side by side.

Following the reenactment students and faculty assembled in Moseley Chapel for a service of Thanksgiving and Rededication. Readings included a Letter of Greeting from Governor Deval Patrick and a reading of William Dummers will. Academy president, Jean Bower 13, gave the Rededication and several student musicians performed throughout the service.

A historical symposium highlighted the work of our AP US history class. Twelve members of the class of 2013 researched and wrote papers on subjects concerning our schools history, drawing as much as possible from the Academy archives. These students presented their findings in the Wilkie Center to their peers and guests.

Students and faculty were given the opportunity to take part in The GDA Experience by attending panels which highlighted different aspects of alumni experiences. The panels included: Alumni in Various Professions, Athletics at the Academy and Beyond, Co-Education, and Emeriti Headmasters & Faculty. Alumni and faculty sat on each

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1. Close-order drill by detachments of reenactors in his majestys 10th regiment and glovers 14th Continental regiment

2. Alexa horn 13, member of the Ap history Class presenting her historical research at the historical Symposium in the Wilkie Center for the performing Arts, other Ap history presenters were: Conor odea, brett bidstrup, bryce Turner, nora hamovit, imogene robinson, Andrew Werchniack, Joseph rokous, Jakob Cronberg, Jean bower, myles badger, and Tom Canaday, all class of 2013

3. dick osgood 53, george needham 56, John Wilson 56, hunt blatchford 56, Joe macleod 56, and herb hodos 56

4. headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15 at the founders day opening Ceremony

5. Students ready for the founders day opening Ceremony

6. founders day keynote speaker dr. John Stauffer

7. The First performing in byfield days at the Service of Thanksgiving and redaction in moseley Chapel

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panel and gave students the opportunity to learn more about the history of the school from those who walked the campus before them.

Dr. John Stauffer was the keynote speaker at the Founders Day Luncheon. Dr. Stauffer is Chair of the History of American Civilization program at Harvard University and is a leading authority on antislavery, social protest movements, and interracial friendship. His speech engaged the audience by showing the parallels between historical moments of social change and interracial friendships and current issues our society faces today.

The afternoon program, Exhibition 2013, featured the work of current students and faculty. Interactive exhibits were stationed throughout campus and ranged from song and dance to our own Antiques Roadshow.

This full day event concluded with a concert in the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts, featuring acclaimed folk artist, Ellis Paul. Opening performances by Governors Academy alumni included: Jonathan Auerbach 74, Mark Lipman 00, and Kelsey Quigley 04.

See and read more about our 250th Founders Day at www.Govs250.org. Visit our YouTube channel to see the Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication, student presentations and a special anniversary song performed by Ellis Paul.

8. Kelsey Quigley 04 and Kera Thomas 07 at the founders day luncheon

9. president, board of Trustees Jeffrey gordon 69 and founders day Committee Chair and history faculty member William Quigley p04,10

10. headmaster dr. peter Quimby 85, p14, 15, dr. Chunbai zhang 94, hazel odell p96, and dr. laurie Quimby p14, 15

11. John C. elwell 69, p92, gregory meyer 60, and bill Tuxbury 60

12. Catherine duval 14, esther Tram 13, nora bradford 15, and Akosua opong-Wiredu 15 performing Centennial ode, verses drawn from two odes written for the Centennial Celebration of the Academy

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eXhibiTion 2013 Exhibition 2013 allowed students and faculty the chance to

show off their skills! Demonstrations, exhibits, and activities

ranged from song and dance and arts galore, to pi and

rockets in the sky, to an international fair, to debating and

drama and readings of literature for all ages, to our very own

Antiques Roadshow.


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1. Scott Tarulli played guitar for alumni openers Kelsey Quigley 04 and mark lipman 00

2. folk artist ellis paul

3. opening act, Jonathan Auerbach 78

Ellis Paul & Band performed at the Founders Day Concert in the Wilkie Center for Performing Arts. Professional musicians Jonathan Auerbach 74, Mark Lipman 00, and Kelsey Quigley 04 returned to campus to open the performance.

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reunion 2013

FRIDAY, JUNE 712:00 8:00 p.m.registrationThe French Student CenterWelcome! Pick up your registration packet with the most up to date schedule of events for the weekend.

1:00 3:00 p.m.golfOuld Newbury Golf ClubPut together a foursome or go solo! Either way youll enjoy a challenging 9-hole course and beautiful scenery!

2:00 4:00 p.m. Walking marsh ToursTake in the beautiful scenery of the Great Salt Marsh and the Parker River. Explore over 60 acres of walking trails through the marsh directly behind our campus.

Tour de newburyBring your bike to Byfield! Take a spin through Byfield and beyond, stopping at historic landmarks along the way. Routes range from 2 to 20 miles. Fun for the whole family! (Bike rentals available on campus)

guided Campus ToursWhether its been 5 years or 25 years, our students are eager to show off their campus. Revisit old stomping grounds and come see whats new!

4:00 p.m.portrait unveiling & receptionPatty & Marty Doggett P04, 07, 08, 08, Headmaster emeritus, will

be honored for their significant contributions to the Academy. A portrait of the Doggetts will be unveiled at this special ceremony. Reception to follow.

6:00 10:00 p.m.Cocktails & governors feastJoin us under the tent as we kick off the weekend with style. All classes are invited back for drinks, dinner, and dancing. A great place to reconnect with old friends!

SATURDAY, JUNE 87:00 10:00 a.m. breakfast Jacob Dining Hall

7:30 a.m. yoga Location TbDNamaste. Start off your day with a yoga session led by long time faculty member and current Dean of Faculty, Lynda Fitzgerald.

8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. registrationThe French Student CenterWelcome! Stop in and pick up your registration packet with the most up to date schedule of events for the weekend.

8:00 a.m.Tot Trot - 200m race for childrenOn your mark, get set, GO! Show the grown-ups how its done. Kids can start their morning off with a fun run!

8:15 a.m.Annual 5K pie raceJoin fellow alumni, faculty, and staff and prove youve still got it. All who finish receive a pie!

9:00 10:00 a.m. guided Campus ToursAnother opportunity to find out from current students whats new on campus.

9:00 10:00 a.m.planned giving Coffee Jacob Dining HallJoin Martha Delay, Director of Planned Giving, and learn how you can provide a lasting legacy with your gift to the Academy.

9:00 10:00 a.m. legacy Admissions WorkshopCobb Room, Phillips buildingMeet with and members of the admissions team as they walk you through the secondary school admissions process. This is an interactive session. Families welcome.

10:15 a.m.parade of ClassesMansion House LawnAlumni will process with their class banners from the Mansion House lawn to the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts with bagpipes leading the way. Show off your class participation and join in the fun!

3S And 8S geT reAdy!fridAy, June 7 SundAy, June 9

Come one, come all to Reunion 2013! We hope that you will make it back to campus in June to celebrate! For up-to-date schedule information and a list of nearby inns and hotels, be sure to visit www.thegovernorsacademy.org/Reunion2013. Go online to register and find out who is coming back!


reunion 2013

10:30 a.m.Annual meeting of the Alumni Association, headmasters Address & The 100th Anniversary Celebration of the morse flagWilkie Center for the Performing ArtsHear directly from Alumni Council President, Gretchen S. Forsyth 95, and from Headmaster Peter H. Quimby 85, P14, 15. Join us as we celebrate 100 years of the Morse Flag. Musical performance featuring the Meistersingers.

11:30 a.m.Statue dedicationJoin the 250th Committee and Headmaster Peter H. Quimby 85, P14, 15, as we dedicate a commissioned statue of William Dummer.

12:00 1:30 p.m. All Classes Cookout luncheonUnder the TentAll classes welcome

SPECIAL CLASS LUNCHEONS12:00 1:30 p.m. ClASS of 196350th Reunion Champagne Luncheon

12:00 1:30 p.m.Special Class luncheonOLD GUARD (Classes of 1933 1962)Champagne Luncheon

2:00 4:00 p.m. golf at ould newbury golf ClubAnother opportunity to enjoy this challenging 9-hole course and beautiful scenery!

2:00 4:30 p.m. Alumni Seminars and WorkshopsLocations TbD

Class Session A2:00 3:00 p.m.Ecology of the Parker River Dr. Susan Oleszko, Science Department

Student Panel The Governors Academy Then & Now

Student Panel Theater Games Paul Wann, English Department & Drama Director, and Bonnie Jean Wilbur, Drama Assistant

Class Session b3:30 4:30 p.m.GDA: A Historical Perspective; Bill Quigley, History Department

#GovsSocialMediaPeter Mason, Director of Communications

2:00 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Activities for KidsFace painting, arts & crafts, bouncy house, and more!

2:00 4:30 p.m. Alumni baseball gameNavins Field

2:00 4:30 p.m.Alumni/ae lacrosse gamesSager bowlMen and women grab your gear and join in an afternoon game.

2:00 5:00 p.m.guided Campus Tours

3:00 4:00 p.m.Croquet and Wine TastingMansion House LawnA reunion favorite! Join John Mercer 64 for a sampling of fine white wines as you test your croquet skills!

3:00 4:30 p.m. harbor Tours of newburyportAll aboard the Yankee Clipper! Set off from the Newburyport boardwalk, for a narrated 45 minute tour of the Merrimack River and historic Newburyport. (space is limited)

5:30 p.m. Service of remembranceMoseley ChapelJoin us for a memorial service honoring those members of the reunion classes who have passed away since your last reunion.

5:00 11:00 p.m.ChildcareFrench Student Center

6:30 8:30 p.m. reunion Class dinners Locations TbDJoin your classmates for an intimate dinner on campus.

8:30 11:30 p.m.entertainment under the tent Music featuring Madhouse and cash bar.

SUNDAY, JUNE 98:00 10:00 a.m.farewell brunchJacob Dining HallEnjoy brunch while gathering with friends and classmates to say farewell.

By 11:00 a.m.Checkout

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CRAFT MOVEMENT BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO GOVERNORS ALUMNI


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BY RUTH MARON

New England is returning to its roots as a craft manufacturer with new enterprises emerging in everything from furniture to fashion, baking to brewing. Under the banner of the Buy Local movement, several Governors graduates have set out on new, and often unexpected, career paths.

Mat Perry 96, a history major and teacher, founded a rum distillery in the backyard of his boyhood home, in keeping with the historic connection between New England and its rum. For English major and writer Michael Oxton 03, what started out as a hobby has turned into a full-time occupation brewing craft beer. And, Abbie Batchelder 98, art major and jewelry designer, is now pursuing a new art form in her retail fine food and wine store.

What was in their experiences at The Governors Academy that encouraged them to pursue these entrepreneurial ventures? The answers were clear. Thinking independently and taking risks. Flexibility and resilience. Creativity, self-expression and the challenge of learning.

As the craft movement gains momentum, New England is

providing fertile ground for these start-up businesses. They, in turn, are becoming economic

engines for the region, creating jobs and supporting other local suppliers. And, they are helping to build community and bring new taste experiences to the

growing ranks of locavores among us.


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How does a self-described history geek end up operating a rum distillery in his home town of Ipswich, Massachusetts? For Mathew (Mat) Perry 96, the historic connection between New England and its rum took him down an unexpected career path.

Mats interest in history was cultivated at The Governors Academy. After graduating in 1996, he went on to major in history at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, just north of Gettysburg. He then taught history at Pingree School in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. During a sabbatical in 2007, Mat attended Dartmouth College for a Masters degree in globalization studies. It was there that he became immersed in the local food scene that was flourishing in Vermont and New Hampshire. It was a bit ironic for a student of globalization to end up becoming a locavore, Mat said. As an avid rum drinker, I was struck by the lack of local options when it came to spirits.

Mat became intrigued with the idea of opening a distillery, especially since it had deep roots in his own personal history. He grew up in a house in Ipswich built circa 1770. His great aunt purchased the house in 1930. Mat heard family stories about an old rum distillery that operated from 1770 1836, tucked in the backyard of his house. It was near an old wharf on a stretch of the Ipswich River called Turkey Shore. Barrels of molasses from the West Indies and rum were rolled back and forth from the wharf to the distillery.

He discussed the idea with his childhood friend and neighbor, Evan Parker. They did their research and decided that it was indeed possible to open a distillery. Statistics showed that even in a recession, sales of high-end, quality craft products continue to grow. Soon, Mat decided to leave his teaching position and pursue his dream full time, along with his friend Evan. The new enterprise was launched in 2010, aptly named Turkey Shore Distilleries.

Almost 175 years later, the rum distillery is up and running on the banks of the Ipswich River. They produce a variety of rums, ranging from white to spiced, receiving rave reviews and awards. In 2012, Turkey Shore Distilleries won a bronze medal for their White Cap Rum and a gold medal for their barrel aged Tavern Style Rum by the American Distilling Institute. Tavern Style Rum was also named best micro distilled rum in the United States by the Institute. The Ministry of Rum also awarded them a gold medal for Tavern Style Rum and a silver medal for their seasonal Golden Marsh spiced rum.

In keeping with the craft movement, we source almost everything from the U.S. and as much as possible locally, Mat said. Since we dont grow cane sugar in New England, we get our molasses from Louisiana. We source our bottle labels, sealing wax, and spices locally. Our barrels come from Minnesota and our still was made in Louisville, Kentucky by an old family business in operation since the early 1900s. The only items we cant source domestically are bottles which have to be imported.

Mat jokingly describes his business model as Jurassic Park, so inefficient it doesnt even make it to pre-industrial. The business is very hands-on. With three part time employees, they sell through two distributors. Turkey Shore rums are now sold in Massachusetts and Maryland, and will soon be available in Washington, DC. They plan to expand to New Hampshire and New York in the near future.

We found that the best way to sell involves getting in front of people and interacting, he continued. Thats why we do a lot of tastings and events. Though we plan to scale up in the future, we dont want to grow to a point where we compromise who we are. We plan to stay true to the craft movement.

Mat credits his experience at Governors for his decision to set out on this new path. The Governors Academy encouraged independent thinking and laid the foundation for

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trying something new, he said. This was an idea I had to follow. Turkey Shore Distilleries allows me to continue to be involved in the world of history and, at the same time, to do something fun. Its all about the constant challenge of learning.

HoNEY Fitz (Adapted from Jackson Cannons recipe)

1.5 oz. of Old Ipswich Tavern Style Rum

3/4 oz. Honey Syrup (mix 1/2 boiled water with 1/2 cup honey and stir until mixed thoroughly)

3/4 oz. Grapefruit Juice

2 Dashes of Peychauds Bitters

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

MAPLE tAVErN

2 oz. of Old Ipswich Tavern Style Rum

3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth (red vermouth)

1 Teaspoon Grade B Maple Syrup

2 Dashes of Angostura bitters

Add ingredients to mixing glass and stir. Then add ice and stir ingredients until well mixed and chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. (note: Adding ice right away will cause maple syrup to not mix. Mix thoroughly until blended before adding ice.)

rUMoNADE

2 oz. of Old Ipswich White Cap Rum

5 oz. of Lemonade (or to taste)

3 Mint Leaves

Splash of Cranberry Juice

Splash of Tonic

Add all ingredients (minus tonic) to a glass with ice and stir. Mint should be pinched between fingers to release oils. Add tonic last.

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When is it time to quit your day job and follow your passion full time? For Michael Oxton 03, the answer came in 2011 when he founded Night Shift Brewing, a craft beer company located in Everett, Massachusetts.

Michael graduated from The Governors Academy in 2003. Interested in writing and the world of books, he went on to major in English at Bowdoin College in Maine. Like so many of his peers, he faced a tight job market after graduation. Stints at a publishing company and as a corporate trainer at a software company proved disappointing.

While working full time, he started brewing beer at night, along with his roommates, Robert Burns and Michael OMara, in their Somerville, Massachusetts apartment. Our group, sometimes numbering as many as eight or nine, all shared a deep interest in the world of craft beer, Michael said. It was an outlet for our creativity and self-expression.

They began their experiments in brewing with a five-gallon pot, a Gatorade cooler, and a basic homebrew kit. We had no idea what we were doing, Michael said. We experimented like mad scientists with unorthodox brewing ingredients, weird recipes and funky yeasts. We brewed some pretty horrible stuff, but also some memorable, innovative beers. Some of it was even great.

As they continued their nocturnal brewing activities, they realized that brewing had become much more than a hobby. Building a business required us to go full time, Michael said. It was all or nothing! They launched their craft beer company in 2011, aptly named Night Shift Brewing.

The trio drew up a business plan, raised money, and moved into a brewery in Everett, Massachusetts. Described as a nano-brewery, Night Shift brews, bottles, and ferments all of its small batch creations in-house. The three founders work there full-

time, and also currently staff five part-time employees. They self-distribute their beers in the greater Boston area.

We drive it around and do a lot of events and tastings, Michael said. We offer brewery tours and tastings in our Taproom. Its all about building community.

Night Shift Brewing sources many of its ingredients locally. For our Taza Stout, we source cacao nibs from Taza Chocolate in Somerville. For our new Oasis India Pale Ale, we source cardamom and coriander from Christinas Spices and Specialty Foods in Cambridge, and Boston Organics supplies fruits for our sour beers, he said. With a fine balance of flavors, brewing is a lot like cooking. Its very artistic. We see ourselves as part of a movement to treat beer more like fine wine for food pairings and cooking. Beer that appeals to real foodies.

Whats next? The three partners want to remain true to the craft movement. We dont want to get too big too quickly, Michael said. We aim to grow deep, not wide, focusing on the people and places around us first.

The fledgling company recently launched the 2013 Night Shift Barrel Society as part of its fundraising and marketing efforts. Similar to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), their Barrel Society is made up of 200 people who each paid $250 for their membership. In exchange, each member gets a series of barrel-aged Night Shift beer over the course of 2013, in addition to some merchandise and event opportunities. The Barrel Society helps build a Night Shift community and has enabled us to fund the next phase of our expansion, Michael added.

Now working both the day and night shifts, Michael largely credits his experience at The Governors Academy for his decision to follow his passion. We were encouraged to think independently, to pursue our interests, and to be willing to take risks, he said. For example, I became really interested in doing

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ceramics when I was at Governors. I was really passionate about it and was encouraged by my teacher, Irina Okula. The school even let me do ceramics after class instead of sports. That experience remained with me. I am doing the same thing now in another art form, brewing craft beer.

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oASiS: Our new Belgian-style India Pale Ale with cardamom and coriander pairs nicely with Indian food. Something fried, like vegetable samosas or pakoras, will play off the beers bitter, hoppy tones. A chicken or vegetable curry dish will really complement the Arabian spices and zesty flavors of the beer.

EVEr WEiSSE: Our sour ale with strawberries, kiwis, and hibiscus flowers pairs well with Belgian waffles (strawberry and whipped cream covered if possible), pancakes, or even an omelet with goat cheese and some spinach. Its a legitimately workable breakfast beer tart, tangy, dry, and fruity, and low enough in alcohol that it wont put you down for the day.

ViVA HABANErA: Our rye ale with habanero peppers and agave nectar pairs great with Mexican food (quesadillas are a solid choice) and also quite well with BBQ. Its a bright, bold beer that finishes with a peppery spice, so anything savory and rich will play nicely with it.

triFECtA: Our Belgian-style pale ale with vanilla beans is a great cheese beer. It has a crisp, clean bite, finishing soft and smooth; we find it goes quite well with a sharp cheddar or hearty Gouda.

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Its a Thursday afternoon in summer, and you are likely to see a small crowd gathered in front of Joppa Fine Foods in Newburyport, Massachusetts. They are there to collect their shares of locally grown vegetables delivered by Heron Pond Farm in South Hampton, New Hampshire. Its all part of a movement called Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) that is helping to keep small local farms alive. Receiving year-round deliveries for their CSA membership, Joppa Fine Foods is all about building community, with its suppliers and with its customers.

Located on Water Street, in the heart of this quintessential New England coastal town, Joppa is owned and operated by Abbie Batchelder, who graduated from The Governors Academy in 1998. Named for the Joppa clam flats that stretch from the Merrimack River to Plum Island, this upscale shop offers artisanal cheeses, meats, prepared foods and a selection of fine wines. Catering and gift baskets are also part of their offerings.

Like many successful entrepreneurs, Abbies path to the retail food business happened more by chance than by plan. After graduation from Governors, she attended Saint Michaels College in Burlington, Vermont to pursue her studies in art. Designing jewelry in her spare time, Abbie spent a semester in Italy, studying jewelry and textile design at Studio Arts Centers International in Florence.

When she returned to her home town of Newburyport, Abbie took a job as manager of Joppa Fine Foods on the first day they opened in September 2003. I had no formal training or experience in the food industry, Abbie said. But I was always drawn to working in retail.

Joppa was an instant success in Newburyport. After several years in this position, I felt that without being able to operate the business myself, there was no more room for personal growth, Abbie said. When she gave her resignation in order to accept a job with a local marketing and branding firm, the owners of Joppa

made her an offer she couldnt resist. If she stayed on for another eighteen months, one of the partners would sell her 50% of the business. When the time came, the other partner also offered to sell her half of the business to Abbie.

I decided to take the plunge, she said. On January 2, 2009, I became the sole owner of Joppa Fine Foods. At first, I didnt change anything, but gradually, I began to put my own mark on the business.

When the restaurant next door became vacant, Abbie took over a small portion of the space in 2011, broke down a wall and now offers a selection of distinctive kitchen items such as locally made cutting boards, hand-crafted utensils and the like. She added a counter and stools facing the window where patrons can stop for lunch or a cup of coffee with a view of the water. With the added space, Abbie was able to expand her selection of fine foods and wines.

We carry a lot of local New England products, including a big selection of artisanal cheeses, she said. We buy wonderful goat cheeses from Sage Farm Dairy in Stowe, VT, run by Molly Pindell and her sister Kate. And speaking of community, Molly is the wife of Dave Wilkins, Class of 95 at Governors.

Joppa Fine Foods also has an array of gourmet foods and wines from Europe, influenced no doubt by Abbies experience living in Italy.

With an excellent staff, Abbie attributes a good portion of her success to their relationship with customers. We are on a first name basis with our regular customers, she notes. We have become a community of foodies where people feel welcome and enjoy stopping in to chat.

Abbie continues to design jewelry in her spare time. It has taken a back seat for now with the pressures of running a business, she said. While I still have a passion for art, I think good food is another art form.

Abbie explains that she is constantly learning about new

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foods and wines through tastings and experience. We also work with some fantastic distributors in both the food and wine industries and they are a big part of our education, she said. Our selection expands as we discover new things. I feel very fortunate to have access to all these wonderful things in my life. I like to help educate people and watch them get as excited as we do about food and wine.

Personal favorites? Abbie notes that there are so many that it is difficult to single out just one or two. One that stands out is Jenis Ice Creams from Ohio, shipped via two-day air packed in dry ice. We were the first retail store to carry her products, Abbie said. Selling for $11.95 a pint, it was a risk. But the quality and creative combinations such as goat cheese with roasted red cherry ice cream proved too good to resist.

Abbies experience at Governors helped lay the foundation for her entrepreneurial venture in the retail food business. I liked the flexibility and freedom that the school offered, she said. They encouraged us to find our own path and to do what we liked most. I often wish I could go back there to take advantage of all that Governors offers its students today.

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Joppa Fine Foods shares this recipe for a simple hors doeuvre that is perfect for a spring cocktail party. It pairs nicely with our Le Fief de Breil Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie: a delicious white wine from the Loire Valley in France. It is a clean, full-bodied wine showing notes of sea salt, citrus and thyme, a personal favorite. Or, try it with a beer from Night Shift Brewing or a rum cocktail from Turkey Shore Distilleries!

GoAt CHEESE PAStrY PUFFS:

Dried Pear with Ginger & Rosemary or Dried Apricot with Sage1 package all natural Dufour Puff Pastry, thawed*

10 oz Bucheron French Goat Cheese*

cup all natural Dried Pears, cut in thin slice & halved*

2 tbs. all natural Crystallized Ginger, chopped*

2 tsp. Fresh Organic Rosemary, chopped cup all natural Dried Apricots, cut in thin slices & halved*

2 tsp. Fresh Organic Sage, chiffonade (ribbon cut)Salt and Pepper *

Egg Wash: 1 egg plus 2 Tbs. water beaten

Cooking instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl mix one half of the Bucheron goat cheese with the pears, ginger and rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, mix goat cheese, apricots, sage, salt, and pepper to taste. On a floured, surface rollout puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut pastry into approximately 3x3 square inches. In the center of the square add one tablespoon of either goat cheese mixture. Pinch all four corners of the pastry together over the goat cheese cinching the edges together. (Tip: use a bit of water on your fingertips to help make the dough adhere together). Place each bundle on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this procedure until you have used all of the cheese mixtures. Brush each bundle with the egg wash and bake in oven until golden brown, 1215 minutes. Cool slightly and serve.

* Denotes items that are available at Joppa Fine Foods.


CelebratingAthletic Competition

Builds Character In

Our Boys. We Do Not

Need That Kind Of

Character In Our Girls.

This 1971 quote by a Connecticut judge came as part of his decision to deny a young woman the right to run on the boys cross country team, because her school did not offer a girls team. Prior to the passage of Title IX in 1972, no law banned discrimination by schools based on gender.

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnsons daughter, Lucy, was denied readmission to the Georgetown University Nursing School because she got married. Lucy Baines Johnson had previously been attending Georgetown Universitys Nursing School when she married Patrick Nugent. Despite the fact that Johnson had previously been admitted to the nursing program, the university rescinded her admission. Married women were strictly prohibited from enrolling.

Before the passage of the Title IX Education Amendments in June of 1972, this type of discrimination was commonplace. In both the classrooms and on the athletic

fields, girls were not given the same opportunities as their male counterparts. The result was lower rates of college

attendance and graduation as well as significantly lower rates of athletic participation and achievement.2

The 20122013 school year marks the 40th year since Title IX requirements have been in place

in United States schools. In June of 1972, when these amendments were passed, the

NCAA held no championships in womens sports and only 30,000

women participated in NCAA sports programs. (In contrast, over 170,000 men

Coach betsy Clark and captain Julia duff 80

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participated in NCAA sports at that time.)3 In 1971, only 300,000 American girls participated in high school athletics, 7.9% of all high school athletes.4 Title IX did more than expand athletic opportunities for women; it banned schools from denying equal opportunities to female students in any area. Its legacy, however, is recognized primarily in athletics.

Title IX legislation passed at an opportune time in the history of Governor Dummer Academy. The first female students in almost 70 years were just completing their first year at the Academy. The commencement of 1973 was to be the first with both male and female graduates receiving diplomas. As the school worked to accommodate women in the classrooms, it needed a plan to allow them access to the athletic fields.

During the first year of coeducation, 19711972, Governor Dummer had a physical education program for its young women, but no formal athletic teams. Girls were not allowed in the Alumni Gymnasium; they changed in their locker room in Boynton, and proceeded to the Chapel for their afternoon exercise. This often took the form of doing modern dance in the aisles. The 1972 Milestone from that first year also shows girls playing some recreational soccer on the lower fields and participating in cheerleading at football and basketball games. During the winter season, a couple of brave young women sought to branch out from these standard activities; one joined the cross country skiing program, while a second played on the freshman basketball team. The spring marked the start of the first official female sport, girls lacrosse. The 1972 Milestone article describing that first season explains, The Athletic Department decided it would be appropriate for the newly enrolled girls to enjoy the advantages of athletic competition that the men have enjoyed for years. The girls were organized, equipped, and

then molded into a team which was called the Girls Lacrosse Team. The article goes on to explain that their only game of the season was cancelled. Pre-Title IX, athletic opportunities for the 26 female students at Governor Dummer were minimal at best.

The following year, Title IX passed. Would athletic opportunities for GDA girls increase? According to Laurel Abusamra, who arrived on campus that year to teach in the language department, parity was still a long way away. In a 2002 panel celebrating the Year of the Woman, Abusamra explained that her first coaching experiences received no mention in the yearbook. She continued the tradition that year of teaching modern dance in the Chapel, and created an intramural tennis program in the spring. The Academy employed an instructor in Girls Physical Education that year; she was responsible for coaching the one official girls sport offered each season. Girls now had the opportunity to play field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse; for each they wore the same plain jumpers as uniforms. The cheerleaders, who seemed to be the only girls on campus equipped with identifiable school uniforms for their activity, continued their presence on the sidelines of some boys sports, but more girls were joining some of the traditionally male teams. The cross country team added four girls to their ranks, but provided no uniforms for them to wear. Cross country skiing continued as a coed sport, with two female participants, while varsity spring track had one girl among its ranks. Overall, girls were primarily limited to one selection per season.

Through the mid 1970s, GDAs girls athletics program struggled. These limitations could be attributed to a number of different factors. First, the number of female students was still small during these early years, so fielding multiple teams was difficult. GDA was limited both in terms of number of

Womens basketball Team 1975 Anna hill 85 member of the Athletic hall of fame


athletes and, more specifically, numbers of experienced female athletes. According to one description of the girls basketball team, many of the girls had never played basketball before, but by the end of the season they could all dribble the ball spectacularly!5 Another article describing the girls field hockey team said, they could always count on the Shore girls to help them in times of distress.6 The fact was, in 1972, very few towns or schools offered organized teams for girls, so GDA had an interest in consolidating experienced athletes on one team per season for a number of years, thus limiting choices for female athletes.

A second reason behind the struggle was cultural. The 1970s marked an era when women were not regarded as athletes. In the catalogues used by the school for advertising, gender neutral language was entirely absent. For many years, the following sentence described the reason behind the athletic program, If a boy is not rising above a D+ on his English papers, and cannot quite fathom the mysteries of the limit theory, or the intricacies of the subjontif, he may yet be able to find a source of satisfaction, pride, and self-confidence on the athletic field which will in turn carry over into the classroom.7 Perhaps before 1976, few considered that female students could find the same satisfaction through athletics.

Ultimately, for both secondary schools and colleges, the deadline for equal opportunity was July 21, 1978. Schools like GDA were given six years in which to organize compliance

with the new legislation. Did they succeed?The year 197879 was a good one for girls athletics at GDA.

Girls made up almost 25% of the cross country

team, and participated in two levels of soccer

as well as three levels of field hockey. Girls varsity soccer had its first ever winning season.

Furthermore, the soccer and field hockey teams featured two future members of the Athletic Hall of Fame: Julia Duff 80 and Susan Perry 81. Winter season offered girls the options of three different levels of basketball and volleyball, as well as winter track and cross country skiing. The three volleyball teams, it should be noted, shared one head coach, Betsy Clark. The spring maintained strong levels of participation with track, lacrosse, and a few women playing on J.V. golf and tennis teams. The girls varsity lacrosse team was the first female team at Governor Dummer to win a championship that spring.

Given its humble beginnings, the girls athletic program has made enormous strides in the past 40 years. With a student body of 404 (187 females), sports teams need not worry about consolidating talent. The athletic talent is spread among numerous girls teams, including volleyball, field hockey, cross country, soccer, hockey, and softball, each of whom has won a championship at least once in the past five years. In just the past three years, ten of our girls teams have gone on to postseason play. Rather than an afterthought, our female athletic teams have become featured at the Academy.

Perhaps when those first female students were getting changed in their Boynton locker room, plotting an en masse departure to express their dissatisfaction8, they could not have envisioned the 2013 coeducational campus life. Or maybe they could, and that is why they stayed.

ENDNOTES

1. http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/TitleiX/part3.html

2. ibid.

3. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/title-ix-enacted

4. http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/TitleiX/part3.html

5. 1973 Milestone

6. Ibid.

7. The Catalogues of Governor Dummer, 19721976

8. 2002 year of the Woman panel discussion. Two members of the panel told a story of the first girls on campus plotting to leave school. fortunately, they decided against it.

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1. Julia duff 80, member of the Athletic hall of fame

2. 1971 girls recreational soccer


from The ArChiveSknowabout womens sports at The Governors Academy?

test your knowledge!1. How many girls attended GDA in

19711972?

2. How many varsity sports were available to girls at GDA prior to the passage of Title IX?

3. How many women are in The Governors Academy Athletic Hall of Fame?

4. Who was the first female Athletic Director?

5. What was the first girls varsity sport offered at GDA?

6. What was the most recent girls varsity sport added and in what year was it added?

7. Who was the first woman inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame?

8. How many varsity girls teams currently play at The Governors Academy?

AnsweRs:

1. 1979 Womens Cross Country

2. 1972 first girls lacrosse Team

3. 1973 girls varsity basketball

4. 1979 varsity volleyball

5. 1973 girls basketball

1

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1. 26 2. 1 (Although an argument could

be made for 0, since their only game was

cancelled.) 3. 5 4. Susan Perry 5. Lacrosse

6. Softball, in 1998 7. Susan Perry 8. 11


Womens Athletics Through The Years

JuNe 1972 President Richard Nixon signs Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act, banning discrimination on the basis of gender by all educational institutions receiving federal funding.

JulY 1975 Colleges and secondary schools are given three years to comply with new federal regulations regarding Title IX enforcement.

1979 More women than men in undergraduate degree programs in the United States.

1981 First NCAA Division 1 Championships in womens cross country, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, softball, outdoor track, golf, and tennis.

FeBruArY 1984

The Supreme Court rules in Grove City College v. Bell that Title IX only applies to schools receiving direct federal funding, thereby making the rules not applicable to most athletic programs.

AuGusT 1984

During the Summer Olympics the US Womens Basketball Team wins Gold and the 1st Gold Medal in marathon running is awarded to American Joan Benoit.

MArCH 1988

Congress passes the Civil Rights Restoration Act over President Regans veto. This act overrode the Supreme Courts ruling in Grove City College v. Bell.

MArCH 1992

The NCAAs first study on gender equity finds that while women are 55% of undergraduate students, they are only 30% of the student athletes, and receive only 17% of the recruiting money.

OCTOBer 1994

Congress passes the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act to help better track Title IX compliance.

AuGusT 1996

Womens soccer and softball participate in the Summer Olympics for the first time. The US Women win Gold in both events.

JulY 1999 US Womens Soccer Team wins the World Cup over China.

DeCeMBer 2010

The University of Connecticut Womens Basketball Team sets the record for the longest winning streak in college basketball, winning 90 games.

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Womens Athletics Through The Years

September 1971 Girls are admitted to GDA.

Spring 1972 Girls varsity lacrosse is formed.

Fall 1972 Director of Girls Athletics hired.

June 1973 The Class of 1973 is GDAs first coed graduating class.

June 1974 Anne Marie Murphy Athletic Award granted for the first time.

19751976 The first female athletic photos are included in the Governor Dummer Academy Catalogue.

Spring 1979 The girls lacrosse team wins the ISL Championship. It is the first female team championship in the history of the school.

Spring 1983 The girls track team begins a four year streak as New England Class B Champions.

Winter 198384 The girls volleyball team begins a three year streak as AISGA Champions.

Winter 1985 Girls varsity ice hockey is added to the athletic program.

Fall 1992 Susan Perry is appointed as first female Director of Athletics at Governor Dummer Academy.

Spring 1997 Varsity girls softball is offered for the first time.

Winter 2007 2008 Girls ice hockey begins a four year streak as New England Division II Champions.

Timeline of Womens Athletics At The Governors Academy

1. 1981 first girls Tennis Team

2. 1980 girls lacrosse team with two future hall of fame athletes

3. 1974 varsity field hockey

4. 1985 first girls hockey Team

5. 1973 Cheerleaders

6. 2012 girls Soccer new england Champions

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George L. Hubbell iii 30George L. Hubbell III passed

away on December 12, 2012

at Clinton County Nursing

Home in Plattsburgh, NY

of complications due to

pneumonia. He was 93 years

old. George Hubbell was born

on September 18, 1919, in New

York City, the son of George

Loring Hubbell Jr. and Sophie

(Young) Hubbell. George

married his wife, Loretta

McHugh in 1948. They made

their permanent home in Chazy,

NY in the original Julius Caesar

Hubbell homestead dating back

to the 1880s. All five of the

children graduated from Chazy

Central Rural School. George

attended St. Pauls School in

Garden City, NY. He graduated

from Governor Dummer

Academy in Byfield, MA, class

of 1939, where he was president

of his class. He attended

Williams College graduating

in 1943 and was captain of his

swim team. He owned Hubbell

Motors for many years in

Plattsburgh where Friendlys

Restaurant now stands. He was

the Director of Office for Local

Government in Plattsburgh

until his retirement in 1985.

George then worked for Senator

Ron Stafford and Congressmen

Bob McEwen. When George

and Loretta retired they moved

to Stuart, FL to spend the

winter and continued to enjoy

summers at Sunnywood on

Lake Champlain. George was

an avid swimmer, training at

the Plattsburgh YMCA, where

he had many friends. He

competed in Senior Olympics

across the United States,

earning several medals along

the way. George and Loretta

were happily married for over

60 years. George had many

hobbies and interests including,

snowmobiling, wooden boats,

and cars. George is survived by

his five children; Susan Hubbell

ONeil and her husband,

Michael, of Cedar Grove, NJ,

George L. Hubbell IV and his

wife, Katherine, of Plattsburgh,

NY, Nancy Hubbell Lay and her

husband, David, of San Antonio,

TX; Marti Hubbell Ross and her

husband, George, of Niceville,

FL; and James Manning Hubbell

and his wife, Audrey, of Chazy,

NY. George and Loretta have

six grandchildren; Christine

of Boston, MA, Shane of Palo

Alto, CA and Erinn Hubbell of

Salt Lake City, UT; Nancy Ross

of Washington DC and Loring

Ross in Colorado Springs, CO;

and Katie Lay in Philadelphia,

PA. The whole family continues

to gather each summer for

reunions at Sunnywood on

Lake Champlain. He will be

remembered and greatly missed

by all his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by

a brother, Col. William M

Hubbell III of Chazy, NY; and

sisters Susan Hubbell Wohlers of

Chazy, NY and Sophia Hubbell

Collens of Cleveland, OH,

Barbara Hubbell Field of Florida

and Chazy, NY. He is survived

by one sister, Elizabeth Hubbell

Parsons of Spokane, WA in

addition to many cousins, nieces

and nephews.

James Monroe 41James, age 90, was a native of

Cleveland, OH and a graduate

of Cornell University. He began

his career with Cincinnati

Milling Machine Company as an

apprentice in Cincinnati where

he met Ann Dorsel, his wife for

61 years. He and Mrs. Monroe

moved to Birmingham, England

where he worked as the foundry

manager. After returning to

Cincinnati, Mr. Monroe moved

to the manufacturing sector

where he owned his own

company from which he retired.

Mr. Monroe had a great love for

Cincinnati and was an active

cultural and civic member. His

greatest interest was the game

of tennis where he led a senior

mens group and developed

many strong relationships.

He leaves his wife, Ann, four

children, 7 grandchildren, and 4

great grandchildren.

William Campbell 44William N. Campbell, Jr. of Lake

Angelus; died on January 18,

2013 after a brief illness. Born

on September 26, 1926; Bill, as

he was known to his family and

friends, was 86 at the time of his

death. Born in Jamaica Plains,

MA. He attended Governor

Dummer Academy and Valley

Forge Military Academy before

enrolling in Bowdoin College.

During World War II, he served

as a weather forecaster in the

United States Navy. In 1950, Bill

married the late Barbara Croft

Babcock of Scarborough, NY.

Together they had four sons,

William N. III (Baird) Campbell,

N. Clark (Debbie) Campbell,

Tom (Terrie) Campbell and

Jamie (Jill) Campbell. He had

two sisters, Connie Worcester of

CT and the late Babs Griswold.

Bill also was grandfather to 11

grandchildren. Bill is perhaps

best known for his community

service. He was Board President

of the Meadowbrook Theatre,

Board Chairman for the

Canterbury on the Lake. He was

active with The Auxillary Police

of Birmingham and served

as the Lake Angelus Police

Commissioner. His greatest love

was snow skiing. He volunteered

for the Nubs Nob Ski Patrol for

over 50 years and held various

leadership positions with the

National Ski Patrol.

William Mingenbach 46William (Bill) Mingenbach

of Taos, NM died July 24,

2012 of complications due to

melanoma. Born in Stevens

Point, Wisconsin on June 3rd,

1928, he was the only child

of Louise Jacobs and Leo A.

Mingenbach. He is survived

by his wife, Jane, and children:

Leah Slator (Jonathon Slator);

Louise Mingenbach (Chris Caris);

Erich Mingenbach; Emily

Mingenbach-Henry (Charles

Henry), and Jacob Mingenbach.

And by grandchildren: Isabel

and Chloe Slator; Borne and

Millicent Mingenbach; Poppy

and Theo Caris; and Leo

and Jane Henry. An architect,

inventor, and pioneer of solar

design, he received his BA in

Art History and Physics from

Williams College, MA, and

his Masters in Architecture at

University of Minnesota. From

19521956 Mingenbach served

as a Second Lieutenant in the

Air Force Reserve, piloting

F-89s. He and his young bride

Jane came to Taos on their

honeymoon in 1961 and

never left. With partners Gene

Sanchez and Ben Benson he

started the first Architectural

Firm in Taos in 1964 and among

their designs are the Coronado

Hall, The second County Court

House, Taos Junior High School,

and the Mary Medina Building,

which is the first solar heated

office building in New Mexico.

One of his initial independent

community projects was the

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writing of the first Planning

and Zoning Code for the Town

of Taos in 197072 with Sally

Howell. His interest in geodesic

domes and solar engineering

led to his close friendship with

Steve Baer, founder of

Zomeworks Corporation, with

whom he worked on the

primary Zome structure for

Lama Foundation in 1970.

Upon retiring from commercial

architecture, Mingenbach devoted

the last 25 years of his life to

the exploration of experimental

building techniques and various

structural detail concerns, for

which he received several

patents. He will be much missed

by many like-minded Taosenos

as well as by his large and

grateful family.

Herbert D. Hoffman 47Died August 9, 2012, in Radda in

Chianti, Italy. He was born April

3, 1930, in Berlin, Germany;

the son of Manfred and Marian

(Schleiffer) Hoffman. The family

immigrated to the United States

before World War II and settled

in Newburyport, MA. Herbert

graduated from Governor

Dummer Academy and Harvard

University. After graduating

from Harvard, he served as an

officer in the United States Navy,

during the Korean War. His

studies in classical archeology

at Harvard laid the foundation

for a scholarly career as curator

of several prominent museums

in New York, Boston, and

Hamburg, Germany. He later

studied social anthropology

and psychology in England and

then moved to Italy to train

as a Gestalt therapist. Thirty

years ago, Herbert and his wife,

Ursula Corleis, an accomplished

sculptress, acquired an abandoned

farm and olive grove in Tuscany

which they carefully restored

prior to their retirement.

Encouraged by his wife, Herbert

became a sculptor in his own

right, creating a number of

heroic works in marble and

bronze. In 2010, in honor of

his 80th birthday, Herbert was

presented with a Mazzo di Fiori,

a literary tribute from his friends

and colleagues, recognizing

his profound scholarship, his

numerous scientific publications,

and his dedication to Greek

antiquities and philosophy.

He spent most of his life in

Europe, with occasional trips

to India and Nepal to broaden

his understanding of Eastern

spiritualism. His published

books include the critically

acclaimed Sotades, dealing with

the works of the celebrated

Athenian vase painter;

Divergent Archeology, a social-

anthropological appreciation of

Greek art; and Wisdom Dreams.

The manuscript of his final

book, Pearls on the Bathroom

Floor was finished the day before

he died.

D. Stuart Laughlin 48D. Stuart Laughlin, age 81, of

Waltham, formerly of Newton,

passed away peacefully June 19,

2012 after a brief illness. Devoted

husband of the late Barbara

Stickney Laughlin, brother

of the late Paul S. Laughlin

and brother-in-law of Ruth

E. Stickney of Boston. Loving

father of Deborah Laughlin

McGovern and her husband

Tom of Boston and E. Scott

Laughlin of Natick. Cherished

grandfather of Cam and Katie

Laughlin of Natick. A longtime

Newton resident, Stu was a

devoted and active member of

The Union Church in Waban,

The Windsor Club, Brae Burn

Country Club, and Portland

Country Club. A member of

The Villagers since 1971,

Stu served as Secretary from

19872012 and is identified as

the face of the organization.

A retired marketing and PR

consultant for Bird Inc., Stu grew

up in Portland, ME, and was a

graduate of New Hampshires

Dublin School, Babson College,

Boston Universitys Graduate

School of Communications, and

served in the USAF during the

Korean War.

Peter K. Wagner 48Peter Wagner was a man of

vision and creativity, who

worked hard to see his dreams

come true. He passed away

unexpectedly on July 22, 2011

in Healdsburg, CA, at age 80.

At the time of his death, he had

finished writing the script and

lyrics for an original military-

themed musical comedy based

on Custers Last Stand; launched

a new game, Cargo Runners,

for the iPad; and had plans

to commercially produce a

family recipe for Aunt Aggies

Tomato Relish. He was born

in Glen Ridge, NJ, to Whitney

Allen Wagner and Elise Marie

Kraft. Peter graduated from

Dartmouth College in 1953

with an English degree, and was

known for numerous athletic

achievements. He joined the

U.S. Marine Corps, and was

honorably discharged with the

rank of First Lieutenant. He

was a salesman extraordinaire,

beginning with IBM Corp. He

went on to represent many

leading sportswear apparel

lines including Jantzen, White

Stag, Catalina, and Duffel. Peter

founded Segrets Sun Prints

in the early 80s, which later

evolved into the popular Sigrid

Olsen brand and was sold in

1999 to Liz Claiborne, Inc.

Peter had a lifelong love of the

ocean and all things nautical.

He made his home in several

coastal communities; Rockport,

MA; Estero, FL; and Bainbridge

Island, WA. He restored several

wooden boats and cruised in

the Whampoa all the way to

Florida from Cape Ann. He

spent many months in New

Zealand designing and building

a yacht named the Silver

Phantom. Under the umbrella

of Puffin Marine, he designed

lanterns, mailboxes, brass

and wood items. He enjoyed

gardening, making every good

thing better, playing tennis,

sailing, reading and crafting

puns. His favorite saying was,

To thine own self be true. He

made it a point to get to know

everyone in his path, and to

see what made him or her tick.

Peter was a quality seeker, who

was tireless in his quest for the

best. He married Sally Peabody,

an accomplished singer from

Portland, OR, in 1955 and they

had four children, Jennifer

(Warren) Hedgpeth, Geoffrey

(Gretchen) Wagner, Gretchen

Wagner and Gwendolyn Butler.

He married Lee McGee, a

teacher in Rockport, in 1980.

He is also survived by his dear

brother, Edward Wagner of Port

Ludlow, WA; grandchildren,

Caroline (Josh) Fuller, Emily,

Sean, Matthew, Rachel, Charlie

and Jacqueline; and great-

grandchildren, Madeline and

Samantha Fuller. He was

predeceased by his sister, Elise;

and brother, Wesley.

Carlton D. reed 49Carlton Day Reed 82, died

peacefully Saturday, December

8, 2012 of complications due

to Alzheimers disease. He

was born August 11, 1930, in

Bath, ME to Carlton Day Reed

Sr. and Louise Hinchey Reed.

Known to all as Bud he grew

up in Days Ferry attending

the one room schoolhouse in

the neighborhood with his

sisters, Mary Lou, Hopestill

and Hepzibah. Bud graduated

from Morse High where he was

a standout athlete in football,

hockey and baseball. He took a

post graduate year at Governor

Dummer Academy in Byfield, MA,

before entering Colby College in

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1949. Bud majored in history and

excelled at athletics. In his senior

year at Colby, Bud captained

the football and hockey teams.

Bud married the love of his life,

Helen Elizabeth Cummings of

Bath, ME while still a student

at Colby. They were high school

sweethearts and celebrated

more than 60 years of marriage

together. Upon graduating from

Colby in 1953, Bud joined his

father in the family construction

business, Reed & Reed, as a

partner. He was a driving force

as the company continued to

prosper primarily building

bridges throughout the state of

Maine. He served as president

until 1986, then as chairman of

the board through 2010, and

chairman emeritus at the time of

his death. Bud won a seat in the

Maine House of Representatives

in 1958 and was elected to the

Maine Senate in 1962 and re-

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