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F O R M A NL E T T E R

80 YEARS OF INNOVATION

He was called a genius. Forman called him a Board Member.

WINTER 2012

The Forman Letter is a publication of the Advancement Office.

Helen Waldron Associate Head of School Alison Swain Director of Advancement

Nigel Daniel Alumni Relations/Director of Public Funding Susan Reis Director of Database Management and Technology

Design: Hammill Design Photographers: Allied Arts teacher Christopher Whittaker and Richard Schultz

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

4 Deeper Learning 8 iPads and Apps

12 Light Bulb Moments 16 18 Athletic Programs

20 Tradition. Innovation24 Learning Inspired28 Giving31 Class Notes

The Forman School Board of Trustees

Laird Davis Washington, CT

Kenneth I. Deane '93New York, NY

Guy L. de Chazal P’12Brookville, NY

Margaret W. Field New Preston, CT

Louise Hoppe Finnerty P’11Vice PresidentRye, NY

Annette R. Jenner '87 Ph.D. Skaneateles, NY

Jeffrey L. Liddle P’13New York, NY

Frederick M. Lione Jr. P’91Norwalk, CT

Adam K. Man Head of SchoolLitchfield, CT

Robert D. Patch P’10Cos Cob, CT

Mary Q. Pedersen P’09Greenwich, CT

Peter L. Phillips ’65 PresidentCharlotte, VT

Peter S. Schay P’00Riverside, CT

Larry B. Scheinfeld P’09New York, NY

Thomas G. Sorell P’12Greenwich, CT

Tyler Stevens Wilton, CT

Scott M. Sutherland '69 Middlebury, CT

Wendy E. Waller ’65 Fort Lee, NJ

Trustees EmeritiDiane F. Kessenich P ’86Chairman Emeritus

John A. Meyers P ’84J. Seward Johnson ’49, P ’91 and J. Joyce Johnson P ’91

Monroe B. Scharff ’42, P ’69

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H E A D O F S C H O O L L E T T E R

Many of the brightest thinkers dur-

ing the past couple of centuries often

had horrible experiences in primary

or secondary school. The physicist Al-

bert Einstein, once a member of For-

man’s advisory board, was seen as an

academic failure. The inventor

Thomas Edison was considered

“dumb” by his teachers; he halted his

formal education at age twelve. The

entrepreneur Richard Branson struggled with dyslexia and

barely completed secondary school. We all probably have our

own family stories that resemble these more famous examples.

We know people who struggled through school and then pro-

ceeded to perform remarkably well in a wide variety of fields.

In my work I often encounter people who feel that they suc-

ceeded in spite of their education; they are individuals who

found high school often boring and, at times, very difficult and

unrewarding. As an educator, I find these stories painful to hear.

Watching students immersed in their learning is one of my

greatest joys. I love to watch intellectual development take hold

as children are locked in debate, arguing over events that hap-

pened hundreds of years ago; or when students email me late at

night because they have finally generated a big idea; or even just

when a student who, deeply interested in that day’s class discus-

sion, asks to borrow a reference book. Learning should be a posi-

tive experience. Even when the learning is

difficult or challenging, the sense of awe

and discovery we see on the faces of

young children when they enter first grade

should remain throughout their years as

students.

The tough reality is that for many stu-

dents, because they learn differently, school

becomes a chore at a very young age.

“Doing school” becomes similar to the

idea of “doing time” for prisoners. I talk with students who feel

this way on a regular basis as they come through our Admission

Office. These students have lost their self-confidence and cannot

mention a single academic class they enjoy. Something has sucked

the spirit out of them. On graduation day, however, four years

after meeting them in the Admission Office, the same students

standing in front of me have become completely new people.

They act as if they have the world on a string. They are confident,

happy, and proud. Perhaps they are even a little cocky and full of

themselves, but in expected ways that are common to teenagers.

At these moments, I am very grateful that Julie and John Forman

took such a big risk in 1930.

Approximately eighty years ago, the Formans took the daring

step of opening a school in Litchfield, Connecticut. Opening a

new school has always been a daunting task, but it was particu-

larly difficult during the Great Depression since most new

The author Beatrix Potter once boasted that she was glad she never attended school, as it

would have rubbed off some of her originality. Unfortunately, her perspective held true for

much of the schooling in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. To educate large populations

of students, teachers and politicians expected children to conform to rigid expectations and

routines. The child who did not easily bend to these conventions was seen as somehow less

capable or flawed in some way.

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schools do not survive past infancy. Amplifying the boldness of

their move, the Formans were determined to start a school for

bright boys—just boys then—who did not do well in a tradi-

tional academic setting. I am not sure what inspired the For-

mans to open a school with this particular mission, but I

imagine that they felt extraordinarily passionate about the need

for such an educational institution. No other schools could be

used as models, and, at that time, very little was known about

why intellectually capable students might struggle in school.

The Formans took on a challenge that few people talked about

and even fewer understood.

Despite the lack of knowledge about learning disabilities at

the time of the School’s founding, the Formans developed a

school that strove to meet the needs of students with these dif-

ferences. Many alumni from the earlier Forman years believe

that in today’s world someone would have identified them as

dyslexic or ADD. Many of them also credit the School for

their successful lives today. The School instilled a confident

sense that they were very capable learners. Though their time at

Forman might not have been easy, they perceive that their ef-

forts during those critical adolescent years set them up for pro-

ductivity and happiness later.

Even when the learning is difficult or challenging,

the sense of awe and discovery we see on the faces of

young children when they enter first grade should

remain throughout their years as students.

One of our oldest alumni describes himself as a “dumb

dumb.” His primary school teachers called him this, some of

his family members said this about him, and, most impor-

tantly, he had come to believe this about himself. Then he

came to Forman, and things changed dramatically. He gradu-

ated from Forman and matriculated at a college, an accom-

plishment few expected of him when he began at Forman.

Then, instead of following in the family business as expected,

he began his own business. Because of his goal to prove that

everyone had been wrong about his lack of ability, he purpose-

fully never traded on his family name. His business grew by

leaps and bounds; he became involved in a wide range of en-

deavors. He told me that if it were not for Forman, he would

still be a “dumb dumb.” Perhaps not in reality, but in the eyes

of everyone, including his own.

This magic has always been part of the brilliance of Forman.

This is the reason I believe the Formans took the leap and

opened their school in the midst of the Depression. Through its

program, Forman has helped students regain their confidence,

find joy in the learning experience, and see themselves as success-

ful. As the School has continued to evolve, we have become even

more intentional in developing the strengths of the LD student.

We have restructured our schedule, reframed our curriculum,

and refocused our instruction to concentrate on active engage-

ment and depth of understanding.

A typical twelfth grader might spend her instructional day

working on graphing skills through examining blood spatter charts

in Forensic Science, learning about archetypes through discussion

in her Mythology and Literature class, developing a deeper under-

standing of supply and demand through a group project in Eco-

nomics class, and working on a composition by Miles Davis in

Jazz Band. Our students are finding the joy in learning rekindled,

and enter college enthusiastic and prepared to succeed.

I deeply appreciate the bold experiment the Formans initi-

ated. Eighty years of innovation has inspired the continued

evolution of a Forman education!

Adam K. Man Head of School

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DeeperLearning.Students are more engaged.

They concentrate intensely on three or four subjects at a time.

They participate in a more active, hands-on classroom environment where LD students thrive.

Now with Forman classes seventy-five minutes long, deep learning becomes deeper learning.

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D E E P E R L E A R N I N G

The new seventy-five-minute block, coupled with new teach-

ing strategies, allows Forman teachers to spend more time on es-

sential content. This makes it possible for students to succeed in

a rigorous curriculum.

Every new innovation like this builds on Forman’s eighty-

year-old foundation of innovation.

This change came out of Forman’s Summer Professional De-

velopment Institute. The Institute brings together teachers who

are deepening their understanding of the teaching process with

leaders in the field of learning. Forman invited a national leader

in LD teaching strategies, Rosemary Tralli, Ph.D., from the Uni-

versity of Kansas, to the Forman campus. Jay McTighe, educator

and co-author of Understanding by Design, and George Mc-

Closkey, Ph.D., a top researcher on the academic impact of ex-

ecutive function, also presented. Dr. McCloskey is Director of

School Psychology Research at the Philadelphia College of Os-

teopathic Medicine.

The focus: how to make the most of the longer teaching pe-

riod. Over forty Forman faculty members attended along with

Head of School Adam Man and Associate Head of School

Helen Waldron.

Longer classes provide teachers and students with a break

from the lecture format, allowing time for hands-on activities

and group work.

Lessons are more accessible without weakening content. “The

experiential learning part of a longer class time is necessary—not

just for learning, but also for retention,” said Tralli. “Teachers use

creative strategies to tie new learning to previously learned lessons.”

Math teacher Justine Medic said that the revised schedule al-

lows students to connect with the material in a more meaningful

way. “Kids are looking at the clock less,” she said. “They are

more active. There are no breaks, but they’re engaged for sev-

enty-five minutes. It’s amazing.”

Math Chairman Chris Ford agreed: “I can break the time up

so students have a more dynamic and authentic experience. Stu-

dents have more time to work independently and see if they re-

ally understand the material.”

“When I saw the benefits for our students, I worked quickly to

incorporate this new schedule across the entire curriculum,” said

Adam Man. Helen Waldron added, “One of the primary reasons

for the new schedule was to prepare students to excel in college and

in leadership roles well beyond college.”

“Kids are looking at the clock less. They are more active. There are no breaks,

but they’re engaged for seventy-five minutes. It’s amazing.” Justine Medic, Math Teacher

What: Forman’s Summer Professional

Development Institute.

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Why: Incorporate groundbreaking LD methods

in our classrooms.

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How: Invite national experts on LD to campus

to work with faculty.

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Who: Rosemary Tralli, Ph.D., of University of Kansas;

Jay McTighe, educator and co-author of

Understanding by Design; George McCloskey, Ph.D.,

Director of School Psychology Research at the

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Results: The curriculum offers more engaged, more

active learning for stronger connections and greater

retention to ensure that students will excel in col-

lege and beyond as leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Chairman of the Science Department

Melissa Boyer works on a SMART

Board with Emmett White ’13.

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iPadsApps.&Lauren Morrow ’12 likes material presented step by step and through a SMART Board.

Organizing assignments is now easier for Rachel Hafer ’11.

Today’s technology offers LD students more support than ever before. Forman has a powerful combination:

the latest technology with the latest teaching techniques.

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What: iPads & LibGuides.

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Why: Special apps designed for LD students.

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How: iPads and new apps—just the beginning.

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Results: Teachers use iPads to determine how

they can best meet students’ needs. New apps

help with note-taking and organizing assignments.

Information is presented in a way that fits LD

students. iPads give students access to the

information they need anytime and anywhere.

I P A D S & A P P S

Apple iPads in the hands of students allow them to try a multi-

tude of new apps. They can also use those already available that

convert speech to text to help with note-taking and organization.

Teachers use the iPads to determine how they can best meet

students’ needs.

Library Director and Educational Technology Facilitator

Sara Kelley-Mudie sees firsthand how both iPad technology

and assistive technology offer new ways to provide information

to our students. “Many apps also have built-in features that di-

rectly address the needs of LD students,” she said.

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Apple Called

Harnessing the latest computer technology is a tradition at

Forman. In the 1980s, Apple referred questions on LD software

to the School’s faculty.

Later Forman introduced SMART Boards—interactive white-

boards that use touch detection for user input.

Eventually, Sara Kelley-Mudie and former teacher Maeve Ewing

created an I-Search Unit. This project put the student researcher at

the center of the process, asking students to think not just about

what they’re researching, but how and why they’re researching.

Students created a wiki page in order to share both their process

and the conclusions they drew from their research with a wider au-

dience. The program is designed to help students not only succeed

at Forman, but in college as well. This Forman program was con-

sidered so innovative that it won a statewide library award in 2010.

Forman has also partnered with website provider Whipple Hill

to create a portal to the School’s new website that allows parents to

check their child’s grades and daily progress.

Whipple Hill also built an organizational database for stu-

dents that helps them to organize their assignments, as organi-

zation is often difficult for LD students. “That’s been really

helpful because you look up your homework, see what blocks

your classes meet, and you never forget them,” said Rachel

Hafer ’11. “There’s a lot on the site that I use every day.”

The latest research and the latest technology offer the power

to produce countless moments when things begin to make

sense for students in ways they never experienced before.

A generous gift from The William Randolph Hearst Foundation launched the iPads Project and built critical infrastructure.

Student Lauren Morrow ’12 feels that these kinds of tools have made a big

impact in helping her to face her own learning challenges. “The SMART Boards

have been great because going step by step really helps, and the library

website means you don’t have to go through something like Google,” she said.

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Light BulbMoments.Deep into the Costa Rican rainforest, Josh Sacks ’10 had a light bulb moment.

Innovative programs developed on campus play an important role in the transformative

experience that is a Forman education. Faculty member Wendy Welshans established two

programs nearly two decades ago: the Rainforest Project and the Boatbuilding Project.

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What: Rainforest and Boatbuilding Project.

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Results: Students experience scientific research

in real conditions, work on a patent pending

project on spider silk, and imagine new uses. They

develop new problem-solving and organizational

skills through the tactile use of wood, and learn

to work as part of a team.

The Rainforest Project was inspired by environmental activist Chico Mendes’s work to

protect the South American rainforest in the 1980s and fueled by Wendy Welshans’ research

in climate change. Each year a team of students visit the Costa Rican rainforest to perform

research and experiments under conditions that could never be replicated in a classroom. Stu-

dents work in a real research facility in Rara Avis.

About twenty students and faculty members travel to Costa Rica during March break. Ini-

tially, the program focused on creating an inventory of potentially endangered species and

harvesting the venom from bullet ants for medical purposes.

L I G H T B U L B M O M E N T S

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Patent Pending

Currently this program focuses on harvesting spider silk, the

strongest natural fiber on Earth. Forman holds two patents on

this process. Spider silk’s potential uses include medical applica-

tions, but it’s already being used in bulletproof vests, where its

strength saves lives.

A consistent eye-opener for students in the Rainforest Project

is the long, slow trek deep into the jungle. It is at that moment

that students begin to realize just how intense an experience they

are about to have.

For Josh Sacks ’10 the project brought home realities:

“It’s so different there from what most of the known

world knows,” he said. “One of the biggest light bulb

moments for me was that I learned you don’t need your

cell phone and computer to live. I also learned there is

so much in the rainforest that is being destroyed. When

you’re there, you realize there is so little that hasn’t

been touched or taken over by humans.”

At the same time Wendy Welshans launched the Rainforest

Project, she began the Boatbuilding Project, which has pro-

vided invaluable experiential learning opportunities for dozens

of Forman students.

The Olson Outdoor Education Center, opened in 2006, pro-

vides space specifically designed for boatbuilding and woodworking.

“It builds the students’ confidence,” said Wendy Welshans.

“To take something from a pile of wood and watch it form into

a finished product is amazing. It happens every single time. The

moment we pull a boat from the form, students step back and

start taking pictures with their phones.”

Forman’s boatbuilders engage in numerous problem-solving

situations to craft a wooden boat. One of the earliest involves

laying the inner keel, a piece of wood 2” wide, !” deep, and 12’

long. What appears to be an insurmountable task is later trans-

formed to the possible.

“Part of what leads to those ’Aha’ moments is all the hard work

that goes into it,” Wendy Welshans said, adding that the tactile na-

ture of working with wood is a key component of the program.

Students who make a mistake cutting a piece, quickly recognize

their error and repeat the process until they get it right.

Forman continues to invent new programs, whether students

experience them right here on campus or deep in the rainforest.

In either place, Forman’s innovative teaching methods have the

power to transform students’ lives.

The Olson Outdoor Education Center was a gift from John Olson and Libby Olson in memory of their son Matthew E. Olson ’93.

Lawton Jeffords ’10 believes that he learned how to

make any project, even academic ones, go more

smoothly through his boatbuilding experience.

“Thinking of ways to improve our building system and

organizing things made everything better overall,” he

said. “It gave me another way to reflect on things and

come up with solutions.”

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18 AthleticPrograms.One of Forman’s strengths, in comparison to other LD schools, is its athletic program. Forman

offers eighteen athletic programs. So whether students want a competitive experience or just a

recreational one, they can find their athletic niche.

The Athletic Department applies principles from the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). This

nationally recognized program focuses on character development, player performance, and life

lessons through the participation in athletics. All coaches are certified by the PCA.

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John Forman found he was not alone in his fear of math. His passion was to create a

place where all students who learned differently could learn from the best. He was bold.

He opened a school during the Depression. He sought experts like Albert Einstein, who

joined Forman’s advisory board.

Forman’s story—and the story of every student—is a compelling one. We nurture the

passion, the innovation, and the tradition he began.

Tradition.Innovation.

“I had always been terrified of mathematics, and I found that mostof our students felt the same way.”

John Forman

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Timeline1930- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

John and Julie Forman establish theSchool with three boys on Prospect Streetin Litchfield, Connecticut.

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The Formans seek the latest research toaddress learning differences in their stu-dents. They turn to Dr. Samuel T. Orton,a pioneer in reading and co-creator of theOrton-Gillingham system of teachingprinciples and practices for remedialreading. He propels Forman into an eraof progressive education.

Dr. Albert Einstein shapes the School’sgroundbreaking curriculum when he joinsthe Academic Board of Advisors. Einsteinwarns Forman of “the dangers of destroyinginspired teaching with an impenetrableoverlap of over-factual information.”

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The Rockefeller Foundation awards For-man $50,000 for the development of aremedial reading program.

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The Formans purchase the Spring HillDay School campus and move the Schoolto Norfolk Road. They hire New YorkCity architect Eric Gugler to design anew campus like a “small village.”

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Forman School for Girls opens onProspect Street.

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Forman receives a Ford Foundation grantfor inflatable air structures—“bubbles”—which make all-weather sports possible ata fraction of the cost of conventionalstructures.

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Forman becomes a secondary school,grades nine through twelve. The boys’and girls’ schools merge.

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Forman formalizes professional develop-ment with PROPEL, an annual profes-sional development series dedicated toteacher and parent education on learning.

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SMART Boards are introduced andApple Computer consults with Formanon the use of computers for LD learners.The Barnes Foundation awards Formana grant for the ropes course, beginningthe experiential education program, Project Challenge.

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Time magazine features Forman’s pro-gram in an article on dyslexia.

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Forman develops one of the first computer-aided writing courses in the country.

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Haggart Dining Hall is renovated andrenamed Johnson Art Center in honorof J. Seward Johnson, parent, TrusteeEmeritus, and alumnus ’49.

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The School began collaborating with researchers at The University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill Medical Centerand The Center for Research on Learn-ing, University of Kansas. A generousgift from Sidney Koch and SheilaNevins, matched by Time Warner,launches a two-year Teaching Symposium,which brings leading researchers in neuro-science and education to Forman.

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The School starts the Rainforest Project,a program dedicated to rainforest educa-tion through scientific research.

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Forman is granted a United Statespatent for a method of reinforcing afiber with spider silk.

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The Minnesota Inventors Congress hon-ors Forman with the “Friends of the En-vironment” award for an invention thathas “the greatest positive impact on theenvironment.”

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Forman is granted a United Statespatent for a farming technique for thegolden orb weaver spider.

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Winterim – a program of experientialeducation between Thanksgiving andChristmas – is introduced. Communityservice is required for graduation. ATransitions to College curriculum forjuniors and seniors is added.

Forman adopts classroom teachingstrategies from The Center for Researchon Learning, University of Kansas at thefirst Department Chair Institute.

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The use of iPads & apps for LD learners isadopted. A 75-minute modular block isinstituted for deeper learning.

The first Summer Professional Develop-ment Institute gathers teachers to learnfrom experts in the field of learning. Ex-perts include David Boulton, President ofLearning Stewards and Director of theChildren of the Code Project as seen onPBS, and Dr. Loring C. Brinckerhoff, Di-rector of the Office of Disability Policy atEducational Testing Service (ETS).

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A generous gift from Guy and Kitty deChazal allows Forman to collaboratewith award-winning researcher and au-thor of Spark, Dr. John Ratey, M.D., onhow aerobic exercise improves learning.

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LearningInspired.Winterim gives students a chance to explore a subject not taught in the tradi-

tional classroom.

Last year’s projects took jazz aficionados to Nashville, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll

Hall of Fame and Detroit’s Motown Museum. History buffs flew to ancient Rome and

Spain. Budding historians followed the story of National Treasure in Washington

D.C. Studies included the one-act play, American cuisine, physical training tech-

niques, computer applications and culture in the Berkshires. Forman’s students built

toys for needy children and taught Head Start pre-schoolers.

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E X P L O R E

For generations, students at Forman have participated in the Rainforest Project led by Wendy Welshans and the Sea Camp Proj-

ect led by Melissa Boyer. These projects serve as role models in experiential education. They give students intense and focused in-

terdisciplinary experiences in research, writing, and communications.

This year, the School will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Rainforest Project. The project has worked with Johns Hopkins

University, Mayo Clinic, The Royal Ontario Museum, University of Connecticut, and Arizona State University.

L E A R N I N G I N S P I R E D

In just three years

Winterim has

taken students to

nine countries.

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S T U D E N T S B U I L D A N E N V I R O N M E N TA L H U T

It’s an outdoor classroom where students study environmen-

tal science, geological history, and local fauna. It became a real-

ity over Winterim. Jake Horne, Admission Counselor,

provided the vision and Chris Ford, Chair of the Mathematics

Department, supervised students during the design and con-

struction stages. In the future, solar panels will power a battery

that provides LED lighting and plug-ins for laptops.

S O U T H A F R I C A & H O N G KO N G

This year’s Winterim gives students a chance to build a photography portfolio while on safari in South Africa. Another

program allows students the chance to live with host families in Hong Kong. Students will build an education portfolio

while working with LD students at local Harbour School and The Children’s Institute of Hong Kong. These are just two

of over a dozen innovative Winterim programs.

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Giving.Donations from two philanthropic Forman families have enabled the School to

purchase a two-family home and two smaller cottages in the center of Litchfield.

A gift from Désireé and Michael Jebsen (parents of Caspar Jebsen ’10) and a 2009 gift from

Larry and Jane Scheinfeld (parents of Philip Scheinfeld ’09) made the purchase possible.

Forman is grateful to the Jebsen and Scheinfeld families for their generosity. Their gifts

allow four more faculty families to enjoy beautiful homes within walking distance of our cam-

pus community.

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Copper Beech SocietyThe Copper Beech Bequest Society

was formed to give recognition to

those who have made provisions in

their wills to benefit The Forman

School. More than thirty devoted

friends of the School have made a

commitment to future generations

of Forman students through their

generous bequests. If you would

like more information about how

you can leave a lasting legacy, please

contact the Advancement Office at

860-567-6230.

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill

Dear Friends,As I found myself preparing my estate, I recalled my carefree,

friend-filled days at Forman with teachers who guided us to do our

best, and I wanted to give something back. I returned to the School

in May to celebrate my fiftieth Reunion. Forman has grown tremen-

dously these past 50 years.

I was so impressed by the boatbuilding program that I have chosen

to support the Olson Outdoor Education Center, as I so enjoyed

sailing on Long Island Sound as a youth. You may wish to leave

funds to the School in general, or to a particular program, so that

future students will be able to create their own happy memories at

this very special school. To my teachers, Mr.

and Mrs. Forman, thank you and well done. I

appreciate the education I was given, and often

reflect on my four years at the School.

Brent Curtis ’61

Annapolis, Maryland

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Library Director and Educational

Technology Facilitator Sara Kelley-

Mudie presently serves as the Vice Presi-

dent and Conference Co-chair for the

Connecticut Association of School Li-

brarians (CASL). She was honored

twice this year: first, with the 2011

CASL Carlton W. H. Erickson Award

for auspicious beginning in media serv-

ices, and second, with the Emerging

Leader Award for 2011 from the Ameri-

can Library Association.

Athletic Director Scott McCarty ’76 is

in his thirtieth year of service to

The Forman School. Recently, he and

Tammy Grella, Assistant Dean of Stu-

dents, became engaged.

Karen Cordova O’Connell rejoined

the Forman community this year in the

learning center as a learning specialist

and educational evaluator. Karen

worked at Forman in the early ’80s and

was one of the founders of The Woodhall

School in Bethlehem, CT. She returns to

her home state after many years in Indi-

ana, where she worked as a learning spe-

cialist and evaluator in both public

schools and private practice.

World Language Chair and Chace

houseparent Brooke Crossman and

her husband Donny welcomed a new

baby, Greyson Lee Crossman, on

September 5th.

Math teacher, Giles houseparent, and

coach Justine Odenwaelder married

Roberto Medic on August 7th. They

honeymooned in Germany.

Spanish teacher and Lewis houseparent

Cara Campo married Andrew DeCar-

low on August 5th in Medford, OR be-

fore honeymooning in Hawaii.

Learning specialist and coach Christin

LaBlond married Matt Bass on July 10th

in Bloomfield, CT. They honeymooned

in the Dominican Republic.

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42Monty Scharff moved to Exeter, NH,

where many members of his family at-

tended Phillips Exeter Academy. He

says, “It’s a beautiful area and feels a little

bit like England.” Monty recently

helped to publish a new book, The WarWe Knew: Riverwoods Remembers WorldWar II. The book includes stories from

the community of people who served on

the front lines or in supporting roles dur-

ing the war.

44Michael Bruce continues sailing,

swimming and enjoying life in Southern

California. “I have a 33-foot 1971

Ranger. For many years I owned and

skippered one of the last commercial

schooners that worked the North Sea

and the Baltic. It was always a dream of

mine, and for 15 years I plied the ports

of Denmark, Norway, Germany and all

the various countries that were part of

Northern Europe.”

48Maude Farrelly Jacopozzi and her

husband Raffaello live in Firenze, Italy,

where she enjoys the beautiful views and

the ease of public transportation.

54Joan Waxgiser Goodstein traveled

with three generations of the Goodstein

family in August of 2010 to Mammoth

Mountain, CA, to celebrate her daughter

Laurie’s 50th birthday.

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Joan is 3rd from right, Laurie is 2nd from

left in the front row).

Three classmates from the Class of 1960, JimWilmot, Judy Ackley Whitbeck and Ted Marksin Naples, Florida March 2011.

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63Nancy Shertz has been a registered

nurse for over 20 years, primarily focus-

ing on hospice care. She also volunteers

at a children’s hospital. Nancy remem-

bers her time at Forman as a great and re-

warding experience, and she is interested

in re-connecting with classmates. Please

contact her at nancy.shertz@gmail.com.

65Wendy Waller was presented with the

Humanitarian Award by the Diabetes

Research Institute during their Novem-

ber 3, 2011 Fall Into Fashion Luncheon

at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in

Great Neck, NY. Wendy has been stead-

fast in her commitment to support the

Institute as they seek a cure for diabetes.

70Debra Pardridge St. Jacques works

and judges Australian sheep dogs for obe-

dience, tracking, herding and agility. She

also spends time maple sugaring when

she is not working. Her husband Mark

is the manger of the Washington County

Fair in Greenwich, NY and the president

of their local fire department. Debra

lives at the foothills of the Adirondack

Mountains on 58 acres in Argyle, N.Y.

She would love to hear from friends and

may be reached on Facebook or through

her email address, beauwdbear@aol.com.

72David Swift reports, “In May of 2010,

I retired as a firefighter after 38 years on

the job. I spent a whole two days in re-

tirement and then began my new career

as a 911 dispatcher. It is different being

on the other side of the radio, but I am

enjoying myself.”

In October of 2010, the Class of ’72

held a small informal gathering in

Northwest Florida. There was much fun

and laughter between old friends.

73Michael Zoller is living in Ben-

tonville, AR, working in the home health

field and in the fine arts. He enjoys a

balance of care giving and painting. His

wife Janice is a Reading Recovery teacher.

Class of ’65 gathers at the home of Peter Phillips, President of the Forman Board of Trustees.

Left to right – Lee Blanchard, Pam ClementIanello, Mary Brooks, and Dave Swift at theirFlorida reunion.

Michael Zoller with the Bible he was givenby Julie Forman upon graduation

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76Duncan Creedon lives in Tampa, FL

with his wife of 27 years and his two

children, ages 15 and 23. His oldest is

currently attending the University of

South Florida, obtaining his Ph.D. Dun-

can loves seeing the photos of the new

generation of kids who love Forman.

Kendra Van Pelt works as an event

specialist and merchandiser for major

companies. She earned her Associate of

Arts Degree and Environmental Health

and Safety Degrees. She has one son,

Michael, who is now 20 years old.

79Philip Howard and his wife Barbie

transferred to Naples, Italy for their

“Twilight Tour,” which is their last com-

mand assignment prior to military retire-

ment. They will enjoy their time and

Europe, traveling as their jobs allow.

80Sue Giovan is a singer with a rock &

roll band and in her spare time enjoys

involvement in land development and

investment.

81Hilary Taylor reports that her busi-

ness, Merlin’s Silver Star, (www.mer-

linssilverstar.com) in Concord,

MA, continues to do well. “I moved to

an expanded studio last year, which has

been a HUGE boost to business. I create

silver jewelry, and people come into the

studio for workshops, birthday parties

and short, make- your-own-sessions. I

am finding it all very rewarding. Love

Facebook and being in touch with so

many alumni, see you at the reunion.”

85Jennie Alexandre Bono is enjoying

life in Brussels with her family and looks

forward to visiting Forman when they re-

turn to the States.

86Eric Abramson is happy to report that

he is working on his second feature-

length documentary, ScrambleVision, and

is deep into the editing process.

Henry Harris directs after-school pro-

grams for Casey Family Services in

Franklin, NH, serving as a family special-

ist for the organization as well. He con-

tinues to pursue his music, performing in

southern New Hampshire. His son Ellis

is five and his wife is the owner of a jew-

elry business, Teresa Harris Design.

Jennifer Eveleth Marecki married

David Lehman on August 21, 2010. She

owns and operates the HR Desk, a busi-

ness focused on fitting the personnel needs

of small to mid-sized businesses. Jen is a

graduate of the University of Connecticut

and brings over 15 years of experience to

her business. She keeps busy with her chil-

dren, Jack, 12 and Cassidy, 10.

87Holly Jones Weisenburger and her

family vacationed with Paul Dowd ’87

and his family in Nantucket last summer.

Jennie Bono’s ’85 children, picture shotin Germany, Katie (10) in rear, Danny (5)and Sophie (5) and Jack (3) in front.

Henry ’86, Ellis and Teresa Harris

Holly Jones Weisenburger ’87 (secondrow on left) and Paul Dowd ’87 (thirdrow) vacationing with their families inNantucket. Holly’s sons are in the frontrow, her husband Joseph–right, Paul’swife Alexis is in the center along withtheir two children.

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88Paul Morzella is a film director and

editor in California. He focuses on edit-

ing so that he can spend more time with

his two children, Roman, 7 and Oliver,

5. He is currently editing Paris Hilton’s

new show, The World According to Paris,for the Oxygen Network and working

with many other celebrities. He consid-

ers Forman “the best school in the world;

nothing can top it.” He credits Rick

Doyle as his mentor while at Forman.

89Simon Fielder and his wife Michelle

started a new company, Simon’s Organic

Solutions Pest Control. They are enjoy-

ing life in the Bahamas.

90Richard Couto founded the nonprofit

Animal Recovery Mission in Miami, FL.

The organization is dedicated to raising

awareness while fighting to stop illegal

horse slaughter; shut down any and all il-

legal slaughter farms, animal sacrifice

farms, and animal fighting farms; and

halt the round-ups of the American wild

mustangs. His work has been featured

on several television news stations, in-

cluding CNN.

Sara Lavery continues to act in both

television and the movies. She owns and

operates a busy pet-sitting business in

Connecticut, Paws and Claws,

www.pawsandclawspetsitting.com.

Patrick Noone is working the

AC/DC Black Ice tour and the final

round of U2’s, 360 Degrees world tour.

He is also working the halftime show for

the Super Bowl in Dallas, TX.

Luke MacDonald is finishing his de-

gree in radiography (see 1991 Notes).

91Amy Owen Stettner is a busy mom of

four children, enjoying life in her home

state of Colorado. She enjoyed visiting

with classmates at the reunion last spring.

Alison Gustin MacDonald works as a

critical care nurse, while her husband

Luke MacDonald ’90, completes his de-

gree in radiography. They both work at

hospitals near their home in Arizona,

while raising three, school-aged sons.

Aaron Scolnick has settled down in a

new home in Virginia Beach, close to the

ocean, with his wife Lauren and their

two sons Henry, 2 and Oliver, who just

turned one. Aaron is a buyer for Dollar

Tree Incorporated.

Sarah Lione Zarucha earned her MA

in elementary education at Cambridge

College in Springfield, MA and has

worked as both a teacher and administra-

tor. She presently oversees ten early

childhood classrooms at the Norwalk

Economic Opportunity Now (NEON)

child development center. She enjoys her

work with families who are economically

disadvantaged and children who need

extra attention. Sarah recently visited

Forman to consult with the IT depart-

ment, as she is working to upgrade tech-

nology at her school.

93Jason Byrne, a CalArts graduate, was

named one of the “25 New Faces of In-

dependent Film” in the Filmmaker maga-

zine for 2010. His film Scrap Vessel was

highlighted in the article. Jason works as

Stephen Bacharach ’91 Married his wifeJill in an October 20th ceremony.

Sara Lavery ’90 sits with two wolves.

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an audio-visual archivist for the United

Nations Criminal Tribunal in Rwanda.

Gilah Gersten is working as a dental

assistant in Bristol, CT.

94Marc Cocova is a Sergeant in his six-

teenth year with the US Marine Corps.

His unit is currently deployed in

Afghanistan on combat operations.

Liz Oneglia Gioia celebrates seven

years of marriage to her husband Joe and

is the proud mother of two sons,

Zachary, 5, and one-year-old Jackson.

Matthew Wallace ’94 and his wife

Tessie spent most of September in

Bologna, Italy, where he studied with

Pierluigi Prata, a third-generation black-

smith and maestro d’arte in his craft.

Matt learned old techniques for shaping

metal that is virtually extinct in America,

and did so using 90-year-old tools. His

wife organized the trip and was the trans-

lator, since Pierluigi does not speak Eng-

lish. Matt and Tessie hope to continue

traveling to Europe to study with addi-

tional artists in the future. You can follow

them and their business, Wallace Metal

Works, at www.Facebook.com/wal-

lacemetalworks.

Euan Gault completed a culinary cer-

tification program at the New Milford

Community Culinary Kitchen and is

working as a chef at The Landing Zone

in Burlington, CT, known for its au-

thentic Cajun-style foods, including al-

ligator tenders.

95Brent Cenac is a manager at Plains

Marketing, L.P. in Louisiana, a market-

ing management business. He has also

started a charter business.

96Jason Lawrence is the founder of

Youth Success, a program that brings life

coaching and communication skills to

children and families through sports. He

is also the Director of Corporate Devel-

opment for the Trusted Sports Founda-

tion. The Foundation’s mission is to

inspire children to thrive in life through

sports. Jason and his wife Rachel live

with their son Lucas Ross in Oregon.

Chris Corso works in real estate and is

living in Phoenix, AZ.

JodiMaria Crowe Rosa is part-owner

of The Best Foot Forward Project

(www.bestfootforward.us) a dance pro-

gram for at-risk children designed to

keep them off the streets. She lives in

Middletown, RI with her husband Chris

and their two daughters, Ava, 4 and

Aiden, 20 months.

Courtney Wyche married Jason Loev

on September 11, 2011 at Rodef Sholom

in Marin County, CA.

Nikki Kossowsky completed her cer-

tification as an art teacher in New York

State. She continues to teach computer

and digital photography at her school.

Josh Spar has been a gemologist for

Zale Corporation, the third largest manu-

facturing company in the US, since the age

of 21. When the economic slump hit,

Josh went back to school to earn a Bache-

lor of Arts degree in marketing and inter-

national business. He intends to pursue

his masters in clinical social work.

97Charles (Chad) Yelverton graduated

from Missouri State University in May

2011 with a MS degree in defense and

strategic studies. He is a Senior Consult-

ant with Booze Allen Hamilton, a lead-

ing provider of management and

technology consulting services to the US

government in the defense, intelligence,

and civil markets. He is working as a

government consultant. Prior to this,

Chad was considering a law degree and

in August of 2004, he earned a graduate

certificate in Paralegal Studies from

Marymount University.

Eric Gadsby is a Senior Computer and

Instrumentation Specialist at Goucher

College. He graduated from Goucher in

2002, and he just bought his first home in

Parkville, where he lives with his fiancé

Sarah and “my crazy but lovable Jack Rus-

sell terrier named Captain!”

Henry Temple and his wife Brooke

celebrated their first-year anniversary in

October. Henry graduated from Brevard

where he studied history and economics.

They recently moved to Wrightsville

Beach, NC, where Henry is working in

the oyster business and Brooke is an art

dealer. They enjoyed seeing Forman

friends at the spring reunion.

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99Brian Hastings is the new Dean of the

Upper School at The Wooster School in

Danbury, CT. He was married at Tan-

glewood on July 4th, and his wife

Heather is the librarian at the Marvel-

wood School.

Jonathan Hastings is the Athletic Di-

rector at St. Thomas Moore School in

New London, CT. He was married to

Erin Casey last summer.

Janina Reiner Silberstang and An-

thony Rosa ’02 are pursuing their

dreams in the arts world. She is active in

her musical theater career and, on the

side, works at a restaurant, Crabtree’s

Kittle House, in Chappaqua, NY. They

own a break dancing company called B-

Xtreme, and Anthony is one of the

dancers (www.b-xtreme.us). They have

been together for seven years and are

busy and very happy.

00Earl Lavagnino is an agricultural re-

searcher for Pioneer, a Dupont Company

in Iowa.

01Charlie Harper joined Inverness, an

investment banking firm, in 2010, and

works with the technology and media

team. He is responsible for providing

support to the senior partners and for

managing day-to-day projects and analy-

ses. Previously, Charlie worked in the in-

vestment banking division of CRT,

where he was an analyst in the technol-

ogy group. He holds a B.A. from the

University of Colorado.

02Geoff Dale is the owner of thriving

Dale Complete Landscaping in

Zephyrhills, FL. His company provides

property management and maintenance.

03Charlie Coppersmith spent the last

two years studying to become a certified

Level II Sommelier; he received his Level

II pin in June 2010 and is now registered

with the Court of Master Sommeliers in

France. He is the manager of restaurant

operations and Sommelier for Parcel

104, an award-winning restaurant in the

Santa Clara Marriott Hotel that sits in

the heart of Silicon Valley.

Ryan Johann attended Babson Col-

lege, where he graduated with a dual

concentration in finance and economics.

After graduating from Babson, Ryan

spent four years at Oppenheimer, an in-

vestment firm in New York, NY, where

he built and managed investment solu-

tions for state governments and institu-

tional clients. Ryan recently began a new

career at a high-risk insurance brokerage

in Hartford, CT.

04Olga French is a marketing executive

at the Bermuda Sun newspaper. She

joined the Sun after graduating from

Mount Allison University in New

Brunswick, Canada where she triple-mi-

nored in religion, geography and history.

In addition to her studies there, she com-

pleted two months in Zhejiang Univer-

sity in Shanghai, China, studying

Chinese history and learning Mandarin.

Olga was married to Stuart Kriendler on

May 21st. Classmate, Katie John at-

tended the wedding.

Katie John lives in Chicago and is in

her third year of teaching physical educa-

tion to K-8 students at a small Catholic

school in Wilmette. After school, she

coaches 7th grade volleyball and basket-

ball, assists with 8th grade basketball,

and in the spring she is the head coach

for a high school varsity girls’ water polo

team. She will go back to graduate school

to earn another teaching certificate and

onward from there to help students with

learning differences. She has fond memo-

ries of her Forman years and would like

to reconnect with classmates.

05Tim Denby graduated from Lynn

University with a communications de-

gree. He enjoys working for a private

company that contracts for the State De-

partment in Washington, D.C.

Mike Gluck graduated from Hofstra

in the spring of 2010 and went to work

as a District Representative for a US

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Congressman, representing parts of

NYC. In his work he oversaw con-

stituent casework involving veterans, mil-

itary affairs, hunger, poverty and housing

issues. He also acted as the congress-

man’s liaison to district neighborhoods.

He is presently preparing to take the

LSATs and pursue a degree in law.

Kyle Halloran graduated from Fair-

field University and is in his second year

teaching, coaching and house parenting

at Forman. He teaches writing and psy-

chology. Kyle is also a tri-athlete in his

spare time.

Pat Thornton works for a computer

firm that handles military and govern-

ment contracts. He lives in Virginia.

Danny McCarty graduated from Cen-

tral Connecticut State University with a

BA degree in physical education. He is

working in Litchfield public schools

presently.

06Luke Bornheimer is working at

Google as an apps product support spe-

cialist. He graduated from Bryant Uni-

versity, where he studied business

administration and finance. Luke lives

in San Francisco.

Ian Hayward returned from Iraq in

February after a year-long tour in Bagh-

dad with the III Armored Corps in sup-

port of the United States Forces, Iraq.

He spent his tour working for the senior

advisor to the Commanding General and

the Deputy Commanding General of

Operations. After a short leave he will

return to Ft. Hood for a deployment to

Afghanistan in 2012.

Lindsay Callahan graduated from

New England College with a degree in

communications.

07Shannon Hallenbeck graduated from

Mount Ida College in May with a BA in

English. He is an assistant teacher at a

Head Start program for NEON in Nor-

walk, CT. Shannon remembers his

friends and teachers at Forman and sends

his regards.

Will Port is presently serving in the

Marines Special Forces and was stationed

in Okinawa, Japan and then deployed in

mid-May to Afghanistan for a six-month

tour. He will complete his service in

May, 2012.

Jen Stein graduated summa cum laude

from Long Island University C.W. Post in

May and was inducted into the Phi Beta

Kappa Honor Society. She accepted a po-

sition teaching English in northern France.

08Annie Mete is in her senior year at

Curry College, where she is majoring in

communications and enjoying her col-

lege experience. Annie has served as a di-

rector in the promotions department at

Curry’s WMLN FM radio station. She

plans to work in event-planning after

graduation.

Gavin Emig is enjoying his new posi-

tion as a First Mate for Entertainment

Cruises on Lake Michigan.

Emma Roush studied abroad in Aus-

tralia last year. She has enjoyed Susque-

hanna University and loves her sorority,

Sigma Kappa.

Rachel Cunningham is majoring in

sports communication at Mitchell Col-

lege in New London, CT. She is intern-

ing at Radio Mitchell Online as a co-host

and stats provider and is a member of the

Mitchell women’s cross country team.

She also enjoys working for the Mitchell

College IT department.

09Heather Brown is working on her

teaching degree at Manhattanville Col-

lege in Purchase, NY.

Ian Stokes is majoring in history at

Montana State University and thriving.

He enjoys Montana fishing, big game

hunting and backcountry snowboarding.

Dayne Price ’10, left, poses with HarryTubman, School Chronicler, during a2010 visit to campus.

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1 1Michael Satalic enjoyed his summer

working for a child psychologist and he is

now attending Loras College in Iowa.

Drew Simmons is majoring in con-

struction management at Roger Williams

University in Bristol, RI.

Spencer Daniel has deferred his start

at Merrimack College to work at Holly-

wood Studios at Disney World in

Florida. He is having a wonderful expe-

rience and has learned a lot from his Dis-

ney experience.

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We are delighted to welcome the fol-

lowing babies into the world:

Paxton Richard Tarantino, born on

August 25th, to Rob Tarantino ’91 and

his wife Amy. Paxton joins siblings Kami

Ida, 5 and Boden, 2.

Benjamin Andrew Eisenberg, born on

November 29, 2010, to Brian Eisenberg

’92 and his wife Lauren. He joins sister

Lily, 4.

Audie Wright, born in February dur-

ing a Montana snowstorm, to Smith

Works Wright ’93 and her husband

Beau. She joins her big sister Eleanor.

Siena, born in April, to Jessica Davis

’99 and her husband Matt Raitz. They

live in Jacksonville, FL.

Jadyn Thomas Bozak-Flores, born on

July 14th, to Amber Bozak ’06 and

Oscar Flores.

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Former Faculty and Staff

Mr. Clifford Erikson

Ms. Ann Lagrange

Alumni

Philip S. Humphrey ’43

Watts S. Humphrey Jr. ’44

Cynthia Clark Parsons, ’44

Daphne Persse-Sealy Rose ’48

Richard E.Y. Alper ’51

Thomas M. Bennett III ’51

C. Howard Butler ’61

Christopher S. Cross ’63

Richard B. Light ’64

Peter Solomon ’65

Crispin H. Connery ’68

Leila Hull Cochran ’87

Gabriel W. Shanok ’91

Alison A. Demers ’98

Raymond C. Zaorski ’02

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Former Academic Dean, teacher and

Head of School’s wife Dorothy Louise

Peirce 75, of Peru, VT, died on February

28, 2011. Dorothy came to Forman with

her husband Richard, who served as

Headmaster, while she worked as Aca-

demic Dean, bringing experience from

her years at L’Ecole Internationale,

Geneva, Switzerland, Chadwick School in

Palos Verdes, CA and The Ethel Walker

School in Simsbury, CT. After Richard’s

death she served as Interim Head.

Dorothy moved to Scituate, MA in

1987, working with Head Peter Binelli

at Thayer Academy in Braintree. In

1988 she returned to Forman during

Headmaster Peter Henry’s tenure. Her

final years were spent in Dorset, VT at

the Long Trail School, serving under

founder and Head David Wilson, ulti-

mately retiring in Peru, VT.

In retirement, she and partner Peter

Henry watched over Burr and Burton

Academy in Manchester, VT, where

Peter's father was Headmaster for 26

years. Deeply committed to education

and to young people, Dorothy was also

an expert in curriculum development.

"Tireless and brilliant," she was loved

for her warmth, laughter, and notion of

service. Dorothy leaves an older brother

Stan Young, who lives in West Salem,

OH, and a younger brother Tom Young

and his wife Marie, who live in Ply-

mouth, MA.

Former Trustee Rudolph H. Deet-

jen Jr. died unexpectedly on August 29,

2011. He served as a Trustee from

1995-1997. He attended Princeton

University, but graduated with a Bache-

lor of Arts degree from the University of

Vermont, where he was a member of

Sigma Nu fraternity. He pursued educa-

tion administration at Columbia Uni-

versity Teachers College. After teaching,

he became Head of the Middle School

at Greenwich Country Day. He also

held headmaster positions at Brookside

School in Montclair, NJ and the Peck

School in Morristown, NJ. Defined by

his mantra "consideration of others," he

considered personal achievements as im-

portant as academic ones. He is sur-

vived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia,

and his two sons, Rudolph H. Deetjen

III and Clifford Deetjen.

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Marilyn Yates Ormiston '52(H) (954) 989-4663

Michael N. Cohen '54(H) (860) 242-2110

Richard P. Barker '56msb463@msn.com

Edward T. Marks '60Ted@AtwaterVineyards.com

George K. Allison '61gallison@knoxschool.org

Alfred C. Body Jr. '63skibumal@aol.com

Eric D. Murray '64ericdmu@netzero.comSara L. Fliess '65sallyfl47@pubgames.com

Jeffrey T. Whipple '65(H) (508) 627-6622

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Nancy Walton Marikar '68rakiram@aol.com

Davis A. Dewey '69davis@netsprinter.net

Scott M. Sutherland '69jms208@aol.com

Susan Spadone Holmes '70(H) (203) 259-4964

Craig J. Hanson '71(H) (203) 639-1407

Andrew Krens Jr. '71drew_krens@yahoo.com

David E. Swift '72not_too@hotmail.com

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Paula Nichols-Dille '74(H) (401) 463-5569

Diana Curtis Price '75Dcprice2000@aol.com

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