Deerfield ReunionsJune 10-13, 2010

Welcome!We are delighted to have you back and have planned a special weekend!

There are Deerfield administrators and students here for you to talk with, a Deerfield Update from Margarita

O’Byrne Curtis H’57, Head of School, and Philip Greer ’53 P’94 G’13, President of the Board of Trustees,

interesting sessions to attend, wonderful exhibits to visit, great food and refreshments to enjoy, and a

chance to reconnect with old friends and Deerfield. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and all of

us in Alumni and Development look forward to seeing you!

Laura (Mimi) D. Morsman P’89, Director of Alumni Relations

T H E A L U M N I A N D D E V E L O P M E N T O F F I C E T E A M

Guy Ardrey, Senior Capital Gifts Officer, William Barry ’77 P’11, Director of Parent Programs; Jenn

Bealer, Assistant to John Knight; Cheryl Begos, Gift Entry Coordinator; Donna Burbank, Assistant

to Mimi Morsman; Kathy Coughlin, Assistant to David Pond; Betsey Dickson ’94, Assistant Director

of Annual Support; Debra Diemand, Director of Administrative Services; Helen Hicks, Manager of

Database Services; Paul Higgins, Director of Development; Jan Hostage, Director of Information and

Stewardship Associate; John Knight ’83, Director of Annual Support and Development Operations;

Diane Lively, Production and Data Coordinator; Sandy Lively P’95, Director of Stewardship; Sue

Manory, Interim Assistant Director of Alumni Relations; Linda Minoff P’09, ’10, Director of Planned Giving;

Jean Murphy, Assistant to Paul Higgins; David Pond P’92, ’98, Associate Head of School, Alumni and

Development; Jessica Remillard, Assistant to Linda Minoff and William Barry; Ann Romberger,

Senior Capital Gifts Officer; Keith Streeter, Programmer Analyst for Alumni/Development; Margaret

Temesvari ’92, RSVP and Web Services Coordinator; and Lynn Valle, Special Gifts Officer.

Alcohol Policy No alcohol is to be brought onto campus or consumed in the dormitories. Consumption of alcohol is ONLY to take place in the tent or designated reception sites while the bar is open.

Athletic Facilities The Koch Pool will be open on Saturday from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. Supply your own towels.

Tennis courts will be available all weekend.

Banking Needs There are no ATMs on campus. The nearest ATM is at the Deerfield Inn.

BarDrink tokens can be purchased in the Main School Building (cash or credit card) or at various dinner locations (cash only).

Boyden Library Hours Friday and Saturday are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The air-conditioned library provides a cool and comfortable spot for relaxation.

Campus Map A map with event locations is available at the Registration Desk.

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Childcare Childcare is available in the tent between Field and McAlister for alumni children ages 3 to 14. Children must be potty trained; no exceptions. The childcare program includes activities for various age groups. Supper will be served to children on Friday and Saturday evenings. At times other than those noted, parents are responsible for the care of their children. The school does not provide care for children under the age of three.

Childcare Program hours are: Friday: 4:00 pm to Midnight Saturday: 8:45 am to Noon; 1:00 to 4:00 pm; 6:00 pm to Midnight

Sleeping arrangements: If space is available, ap-propriately aged children will have a separate room. Otherwise, sleeping bags and pillows are required.

Clambake Seating Dinner seating is color coordinated by class. Look for colored table flags indicating your class reunion.

Communications To check email, there will be computers available in the Boyden Library as well as in the Ephraim Williams living room. WiFi is available in dormitory rooms and most public areas. Faxes may be sent to and from Ephraim Williams, 413-772-1123.

Deerfield Items for Sale The famous team of Dottie and Norm in addition to Bernie Motyka P’04 will be on hand to help you make your selections of Deerfield paraphernalia. The Deerfield stores (Hitchcock House and the Athletic Store) will be open Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm. Items will include old athletic uniforms (hockey and football) and odds and ends from the Athletic Store.

Dress for the Weekend Weekend dress is casual except for the Grand Classes and 50th Dinner on Thursday and the 50th Dinner on Friday evening, where a coat and tie for gentlemen are preferred.

Exhibitions • “Deerfield Authors: Our Place in Print” Permanent collection of Deerfield authors Frank L. and Helen Childs Boyden Library

• “Remembering G. Richard McKelvey P’77, ’79, ’81, ’83, G’10, ’13”An exhibit of pictures and memorabilia from Rev. McKelvey’s 38 years at Deerfield, prepared by Anne Lozier, Deerfield Academy Archivist Frank L. and Helen Childs Boyden Library

• “Something from Your Past”Material from every Reunion class, prepared by Anne Lozier, Deerfield Academy Archivist Frank L. and Helen Childs Boyden Library

Faculty Lists of current and former faculty attending Reunions will be available at the Registration Desk.

Friday Night Dinners Grand Classes Dining Hall LobbyClass of 1960 Koch CenterClass of 1965 Dewey Squash CenterClass of 1970 Dewey Squash CenterClass of 1975 Dewey Squash CenterClass of 1980 Delano HouseClass of 1985 Plunkett LawnClass of 1990 Parker RoomClass of 1995 Parker Room

Friends of Bill W. The English office in the Arms Building will be available at any time during the weekend.

Housing Every effort has been made to house you with your class-mates. If you are a late registrant or a last-minute “walk-in,” this may not be possible. Sleeping arrangements: If space is available, appropriately aged children will have a separate room. Otherwise, sleeping bags and pillows are required. Bathrooms are gender specific.

If Raining… In the event of rain on Saturday, alternative locations or cancellations will be posted on the message board in the Main School Building.

Joe’s DogsSaturday, 1:30-5:00 pm, Lower Level Try out Deerfield’s version of New York style hot dogs!

Lost and Found The Registration Desk in the Main School Building is the center for turning in or claiming “lost and found” objects.

Medical Assistance An EMT will be available on both Friday and Saturday. In the case of an emergency, call the Deerfield Security cell phone 413-772-9880, or from a campus phone, dial 9-911.

Messages There will be a message board in the Main School Building.

Parking Campus Security will guide you to the appropriate parking area. Handicapped parking will be provided. Please observe No Parking signs.

Pets No pets of any kind are allowed.

Registration Hours for Registration in the Main School Building are: Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (for the 50th and Grand Class Alumni); Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Religious ServicesThe First Church of Deerfield (Brick Church) Deerfield: Sunday, 10:00 am Holy Family Parish, 29 Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield: Saturday, 4:00 pm; Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 am Temple Israel, 27 Pierce Street, Greenfield: Saturday, 10:00 am

Rest Rooms Men’s and women’s bathrooms are located in the down-stairs of the Main School Building, the Dining Hall, Ephraim Williams, the Arms Building, the Koch Center and the Memorial Building. Handicapped-accessible bathrooms are located in the Main School Building, the Memorial Building, Ephraim Williams, and the Koch Center.

Vending machines Located on the lower level of the Arms Building and the lower level of the Main School Building.

Thursday, June 1011:00 am Mixed Golf Tournament for the Class of 1960

Greens fees are $75 (including a golf cart). To pre-register, please contact Donna Burbank at 413-774-1461 by May 28. Crumpin-Fox Club, Bernardston, MA

1:00–5:30 pm Registration Main School Building

6:00 pm Reception Dance Studio

6:45 pm Dinner Memorial Building Lobby

8:15 pm Tom Rush, folk singer and humorist Large Auditorium, Memorial Building

WELCOME 50TH AND GRAND CLASSES!

Friday, June 117:30–8:30 am Breakfast for the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes

with Margarita O’Byrne Curtis H’57, Head of School Academy Dining Hall

9 am–9 pm Registration Registered alumni and guests staying in dormitories will be assigned rooms by classes. Children under the age of 14 should bring sleeping bags. Main School Building

9:00 am Who We’ve Become: The 1960 Class Survey For the Class of 1960 only, please. Moderator: Nat Emmons Presenters: Jack Glennie and John Broughan Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

9-10:30 am An Architectural Walk of the Street Join Historic Deerfield’s Architectural Conservator, Bill Flynt ’71 P’04, for a walk through

WELCOME ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95!

the village to discuss the remarkable survival of so many 18th and 19th century examples of domestic architecture. The tour will introduce participants to the layout of the town, some of the local characters responsible for either building or commissioning these structures, and a variety of architectural features that distinguish these buildings. Meet in front of the Main School Building

9-10:30 am Alumni GolfFor all golfers who have pre-registered Crumpin-Fox Club, Bernardston, MA

10:15-10:35 am, 10:40-11 am, 11:05-11:25 am Back to School for the Class of 1960 (3 classes) Why Literature? Matt Langione, English Faculty The 60s: A Decade in Review Rebecca Melvoin, History Faculty Light and Shadow Ben Bakker, Science Chair

(Individualized schedules in packets) Koch Center Classrooms

10:45-11:45 am “Keeping Fit” for the Grand Classes Speakers: Sherm Bull ’54 and Jay Morsman ’55 P’89

Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

Noon Lunch for the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes Academy Dining Hall

1:15 -1:45 pm Sing-a-Long with Peter Hindle ’52For the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes Dance Floor, The Great Tent

2:00-3:00 pm “Remembrance of Things Past: Writing Memoirs”For the Class of 1960 and the Grand Classes with Joe Medlicott G’00, Emeritus Faculty Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

3:30 pm Deerfield TodayFor All Reunion Classes. Panel discussion with Toby Emerson, Dean of Students, Patricia Gimbel P’87, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Martha Lyman, Associate Head of School and Director of College Advising, John Taylor P’13, Dean of the Faculty, and Peter Warsaw, Academic Dean. Moderator: Margarita O’Byrne Curtis H’57, Head of School Black Box Theatre, West Side of Memorial Building

4:00 pm Children’s Program Begins Tent is between McAlister and Field Dormitories

5:00 pm “Deerfield in 2010” For All Reunion Classes. Get an update on today’s Deerfield from current students Kate Anderson ’12, Kendall Carpenter ’11, Karon Hawkins ’11, Veronica Houk ’12, Grace Mermel ’12, Will Swindell ’11, Alex Ward ’11, and George Wheatley ’11 Caswell Library, Main School Building

6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Class Receptions and Dinners Grand Classes Academy Dining Hall LobbyClass of 1960 Koch Center, coat and tie requiredClasses of 1965, 1970 and 1975 Dewey Squash CenterClass of 1980 Delano HouseClass of 1985 Plunkett Lawn Classes of 1990 and 1995 Parker Room Terrace

8:45 pm “So You Think You Know Deerfield?”

Come one, come all and have some fun with Deerfield trivia and subjects from the classroom. A great way to work those brain cells as the 5s and 0s compete against each other. Moderator: Peter Hindle ’52, Emeritus Faculty The Great Tent

9:30 pm Dancing with DJ Dan Goitein The Great Tent

11:30 pm Last Call As required by town officials

Saturday, June 127:15-9:00 am Breakfast for All Reunion Classes

Academy Dining Hall

7:15-8:30 am Continental Breakfast for Boyden Society Members The Manse

8:00 am–8:00 pm Alumni Registration Continues Main School Building

8:15-9:15 am A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s For All Reunion Classes. John Thorndike ’60 discusses dementia, his recent book about his father, and your stories. Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

9:30-10:15 am Deerfield Update Margarita O’Byrne Curtis H’57, Head of School and Phil Greer ’53 P’94 G’13, President of the Board of TrusteesLarge Auditorium, Memorial Building

WELCOME ’00, ’05!

10:30-Noon Deerfield, Vietnam, and Me Come listen to a group of alumni as they discuss the choices they made and the resulting changes to their identities. Panelists include Edward Kaplan ’60, Michael Rapuano ’60 P’89, Richard Sincerbeaux ’60, Patrick Mahoney ’65, Allen Ehrgood ’65, and David Smith ’57. Moderator: Michael O’Donnell, Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Deerfield Academy Large Auditorium, Memorial Building

10:30 am “Town Meeting for the Class of 1985: Taking stock @ 25”Join us for a discussion about our lives during and since DA. How did Deerfield change us? How have we changed since? What would we like to accomplish, as individuals and as a class, by our 50th reunion? Limited to the Class of 1985Caswell Library

11:45 am David C. Olson ’70 P’02, ’05 Memorial Gathering Family members and friends will meet at Gordie’s Bench

Noon Picnic Luncheon Music by Wolverine Jazz Band The Great Tent

10:30-Noon Deerfield, Vietnam, and Me Come listen to a group of alumni as they discuss the choices they made and the resulting changes to their identities. Panelists include Edward Kaplan ’60, Michael Rapuano ’60 P’89, Richard Sincerbeaux ’60, Patrick Mahoney ’65, Allen Ehrgood ’65, and David Smith ’57. Moderator: Michael O’Donnell, Chair of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Deerfield Academy Large Auditorium, Memorial Building

10:30 am “Town Meeting for the Class of 1985: Taking stock @ 25”Join us for a discussion about our lives during and since DA. How did Deerfield change us? How have we changed since? What would we like to accomplish, as individuals and as a class, by our 50th reunion? Limited to the Class of 1985Caswell Library

11:45 am David C. Olson ’70 P’02, ’05 Memorial Gathering Family members and friends will meet at Gordie’s Bench

Noon Picnic Luncheon Music by Wolverine Jazz Band The Great Tent

12:05 pm Grand Classes Reunion Photographs

12:15 pm Class of 1960 Reunion Photograph

12:30+ pm All Other Classes’ Reunion PhotographsMemorial Building steps (rain location—dance studio)

1:30 pm “Hike to the Rock”For the Class of 1960 only, please Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view! Led by Margarita O’Byrne Curtis H’57, Head of School. Transportation for those who need it is available to the head of the trail. Meet in front of Main School Building

“Rally by the River” Sponsored by the Classes of 2000 and 2005 Gather your friends and come on down to the New Fields—just beyond the bridge—for a fun afternoon of kickball, wiffleball, and dodgeball. This promises to be a great way to catch up and get reconnected. See you there! New Fields, Lower Level

“The State of Sport in America”Sponsored by the Class of 1975 Join Peter McLoughlin ’75 (CEO, St. Louis Blues Enterprises), Buddy Teevens ’75 (Head Coach, Dartmouth Football) and Stu Upson ’75 (Executive Director, U.S. Bowling Congress), as they discuss how ESPN and the spread of TV coverage have changed sports. How have the games changed and what have they done to participation? How have commercial brands changed the way we think about sports? How has specialization helped or changed sports? What does the future hold? Moderated by Bill Scheft ’75: novelist, sports columnist and TV writer. Large Auditorium, Memorial Building

“Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese: Rivals in Renaissance Venice”Sponsored by the Class of 1985 Last year’s exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, brought to life the heated artistic rivalry of the three greatest painters of sixteenth-century Venice. Praised by both the public and critics, the exhibition made the year’s best lists of Time and The Wall Street Journal. Curator Frederick Ilchman ’85 will give a behind-the-scenes presentation on how a blockbuster exhibition is put together. Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

“From Albany Road to Hollywood Boulevard” Sponsored by the Class of 1995 From the stages and fields of Deerfield Academy, to writing, producing and starring in hit TV shows, stand up routines and feature films, come hear Hayes MacArthur ‘95 discuss life in Hollywoods fast lane. Black Box Theatre, West Side of Memorial Building

2:45 pm “Is TV Dead?”Sponsored by the Class of 1970 Radio was displaced by TV, the Big Three networks were swamped by hundreds of cable channels, surfing on the internet wave came, followed by the new media: Yahoo, Google, Facebook, Twitter, and (your latest fad here). Where is it going, and where will it end? Join Chairman and CEO of Time Warner, Jeff Bewkes ’70, to hear his predictions. Large Auditorium, Memorial Building

“Bringing the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Ancient Texts from Biblical Times Back to Life”Sponsored by the Class of 1965 Bruce Zuckerman ’65 and his brother, Ken Zuckerman ’63, have long been at the cutting edge of imaging technologies employed to reclaim otherwise inaccessible data from ancient Near Eastern texts, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. They will do a joint presentation on their work with special focus on the latest in imaging techniques that allow a wide range of ancient texts to be better read, preserved and distributed than ever before. Garonzik Auditorium, Koch Center

“Changes We’ve Seen and What They Mean”Sponsored by the Class of 1960 Classmates discuss significant developments over the years in their respective fields. Moderated by John Shelton Reed ’60, with panelists John Clarkeson ’60, Scott Hand ’60, and Tom Preston ’60. Black Box, West Side of Memorial Building

“Why We Are So Great!”Sponsored by the Class of 1980 Join the Class of 1980 as they travel down Memory Lane, induct William Tyler P’80, H’80, former Dean of Admission, into the brotherhood that is the “Class of 1980”, and have a discussion about Deerfield’s response to the “Great Recession” with Deerfield’s CFO, Joe Manory ’80. Small Auditorium, Kendall Classroom Building

4:00 pm Optional Activities: Frisbee Golf • Magic Show for Children • Softball • Tennis • Tour of Flynt Center: Historic Deerfield • Campus Tours

Receptions

5:00 pm Visit with Emeriti Faculty Caswell Library, Main School Building

5:00 pm GLBT Alumni and Friends Ephraim Williams Living Room

5:30 pm Class of 1960 Robert M. Dewey, Jr. ’49 Squash Center, West Gym Entrance

5:30 pm Class of 1985 Plunkett Lawn

6:30 pm All Other Reunion Classes The Great Tent

7:30 pm New England ClambakeThe Great Tent

8:30 pm Reunion Welcome and Class Recognition Including the Warren Agry ’41 Award for Reunion Class Attendance

9:00 pm Dancing with Doc Scanlon and The Rhythm Makers The Great Tent

11:30 pm Last CallAs required by town officials

Sunday, June 138 am–Noon Brunch, Featuring Omelet Stations

Academy Dining Hall

8:30 am Memorial Service in Honor of Deerfield Alumni The Rev. Robert F. Herrick ’60, Officiant The First Church of Deerfield (Brick Church)

9:30 am Want to Get Involved with Deerfield? Come talk about diversity and recruitment of faculty for Deerfield with John Taylor P’13, Dean of the Faculty. South Dining Room, Academy Dining Hall

11:30 am Remembering Jamie Kapteyn ’79 P’09, ’12 Please join Kirsten Kapteyn W’79 P’09, ’12 and Adam Reeves ’79 as a portrait of Jamie is unveiled in the Ephraim Williams Alumni and Faculty House.

Class Reunion Chairs

Class of 2005 5th Reunion Jett Fein, Bentley Rubinstein, Torey Van Oot

Class of 2000 10th Reunion Emily Dawson

Class of 1995 15th Reunion Dan Meyer

Class of 1990 20th Reunion Jeb Armstrong

Class of 1985 25th Reunion Syd Williams

Class of 1980 30th Reunion Steve Casey, Gus Field P ’11, ’13, Joe Manory

Class of 1975 35th Reunion Ralph Earle P’10, ’12, Dwight Hilson P’09,

Jamie Kempner P’03, 05, ’11, Peter Schulte P’10, ’13

Class of 1970 40th Reunion Kent Kahle P’02, ’04, ’07

Class of 1965 45th Reunion Ed Flickinger

Class of 1960 50th Reunion Nat Emmons

Grand Classes post 50th Peter Hindle ’52, Jay Morsman ’55 P’89