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The Magazine of Lexington Christian AcademyThe Magazine of Lexington Christian AcademyWinter/Spring 2012

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Each year, hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends show their Each year, hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends show their support for LCA by giving to the Academy Fund. The Academy support for LCA by giving to the Academy Fund. The Academy Fund provides unrestricted funds for current operating expenses and Fund provides unrestricted funds for current operating expenses and gives LCA the flexibility to meet our most pressing priorities. We gives LCA the flexibility to meet our most pressing priorities. We are pleased to invite you to carry the torch and light the way for our are pleased to invite you to carry the torch and light the way for our students by becoming a member of our leadership giving society.students by becoming a member of our leadership giving society.

The Torchbearer Society offers an opportunity for LCA to demonstrate The Torchbearer Society offers an opportunity for LCA to demonstrate deep appreciation to those whose commitment of $1,000 or more deep appreciation to those whose commitment of $1,000 or more provides the Academy with an especially strong financial foundation. provides the Academy with an especially strong financial foundation. Members of the Torchbearer Society are distinguished by their Members of the Torchbearer Society are distinguished by their generous support of the Academy’s highest funding priorities. generous support of the Academy’s highest funding priorities. Every Every gift to LCA is valued and appreciated; however, it is the leadership gift to LCA is valued and appreciated; however, it is the leadership giving that propels the continued growth of the Academy Fund. giving that propels the continued growth of the Academy Fund.

The generosity of our donors has helped to guide and strengthen the The generosity of our donors has helped to guide and strengthen the LCA experience and allow us to remain true to our mission. Be a LCA experience and allow us to remain true to our mission. Be a torchbearer. Light the way.torchbearer. Light the way.

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The Academy Lantern is published by Lexington Christian Academy

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Table of Contents

The Academy Lantern Winter/Spring 2012 | Page 1

The Magazine of Lexington Christian AcademyThe Magazine of Lexington Christian AcademyBoard of Trustees, 2011–2012James M. Bolton ’72, ChairRobert A. Lawrence, Vice-ChairGerald Moore, TreasurerDiane C. Cambourelis ’82, ClerkMelanie BilazarianMark BoivinJoseph DattiloSteven DesRochersStephen H. HaigNancy HillEric Mollenhauer ’89Charles T. PuMichael Stevens ’87Beth Somers StutzmanWallace W. WadmanFrank E. Wheatley IIITrustees EmeritiRichard Armstrong ’53Gordon J. VanderBrugHead of SchoolMark R. DavisEditor, The Academy LanternDirector of MarketingTheresa A. MorinDirector of Academy FundCynthia A. NelsonGraphic DesignerCatherine StramerSpecial ThanksJoanna Smith and all of the LCA community members whocontributed to this edition.PhotographersThank you to the many faculty, staff, parents, alumni, students, and friends who generously shared their photos for this publication.Mission StatementLexington Christian Academy is an independent college prepara-tory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian faith.Lexington Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. Questions should be directed to the Head of School.

2 From Head of School Mark Davis

3 Trustee News

4–7 Introducing the LCA Boarding Program 4 The Best of Both Worlds 5 Welcome Home to LCA 6 The Miracle Down the Street 7 The Birthplace of the Nation

8–15 Scene Around Campus 8–10 Student Achievements 11 Faculty and Staff News 12–13 Lions Sports News 14–15 Arts at LCA

16–17 Homecoming 16 Distinguished Alumni Awards 17 Athletics Hall of Fame

18–19 Commencement 2011

20–24 Class Notes & Reunions

25–27 In Memoriam

28–29 Alumni in Action 28 Like Father, Like Son: Coaches Patrie 29 Darcy Dwyer, Fulbright Scholar

29 Calendar of Upcoming Events

AthletesAthletespages 12–13pages 12–13

BoardersBoarderspages 4–7pages 4–7

ArtistsArtistspages 14–15pages 14–15

LeadersLeaderspages 18–19pages 18–19

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From theHead of School


Dear Friends,

The Academy Lantern has reached your home and we are glad to welcome you to many wonderful glimpses into life at Lexington Christian Academy. As you browse through the pages of this edition, it is our hope that you will be reminded of your own experiences as

a Middle and Upper School student, perhaps walking the halls of LCA not all that long ago.

The pictures you see and the stories you read all reflect the beauty of God’s people at LCA—teachers whose hearts and skills bend toward students, mentoring, coaching, and instructing their understudies through their disciplines, and students who mirror their teachers—the generations caring for each other in thought, word, and deed.

I am so very proud of our students’ accomplishments. Just recently I was able to recognize Gretchen Durning ’12 for earning the distinction of National Merit Finalist. She was but one of our students vying for this coveted honor. I am equally proud of David Newell ’13, who was recently named the Most Valuable wrestler for the Eastern Independent League. And I can’t forget the impeccable acting of Sophie Sparrow ’13 in LCA’s most recent play, The Importance of Being Earnest. And, my memory keeps flashing back to Kevin Lee’s ’13 Boston Globe award-winning self portrait.

Being proud of our students doesn’t begin and end with outstanding performances. As in much of life under God’s care, it is the silent and quiet acts of instruction, learning, and loving-kindness that influence us the most. The same is true at LCA.

How can I do anything but marvel when I see Nicholas Karinge ’14 praising God with his whole being in Chapel? How can I be anything but amazed at the outpouring of prayers and love when a student was injured in a basketball game? (She is now fine.) How can I respond in any other way than through thanks when I observe Mr. Jake Hoffman ’64, stretched to the limit in a given day, taking yet another hour to explain a chemistry equation to a student who needs him? How will I ever be able to thank each student who opens a door with a smile or who expresses a sincere word of gratitude for an act of kindness?

We all mirror, reflect, and demonstrate God’s image. He is a God of great accomplishment, praise, love, thanksgiving, service, and infinitely more attributes. The pages you are about to read and pictures you see reflect the image of God in our community. We learn, give, grow, and love because Christ our Lord has done such for us. Join me now as we thank God for the stories and pictures of His people at LCA. And, enjoy The Academy Lantern.

Sincerely,

Mark R. Davis, P ’10Head of School

Reflective sketch byMark Davis (1999).

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From the Chairmanof the Board


From the Chairman of the Board of TrusteesDear Friends of Lexington Christian Academy,

Since LCA first opened its doors in 1946, our mission has remained steadfast: to educate young menand women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian faith. As we reflect on the successes of this academic year already half over, and prepare to honor our graduating Class of 2012 and welcome new students this fall, we feel a sense of excitement and promise. The deep joy of learning and living that we feel—and that our visitors to campus see—is what makes LCA such a unique educational environment.

In the midst of our gratitude for the present and in anticipation of our bright future, we pause to express our appreciation to our Head of School Mark Davis. Mark has served our students, parents, teachers, staff, administration, trustees, alumni, and friends for nearly six years now. And although he has announced that he will be leaving LCA at the close of this school year to be closer to his and his wife’s families, we still have many days ahead to be blessed by Mark’s headship.

You can be assured that the Board of Trustees is prayerfully moving forward with the search process for a new head of school. We are committed to making the transition as seamless as possible. In the meantime, we remain deeply dedicated to upholding both our Mission and our Vision. We know that God is sovereign in all matters, and we have every confidence in His provision for the LCA community.

The future leaders of our world, now more than ever, need an excellent college preparatory Christian education. We are excited about our current student leaders in grades 6–12, and about our new students arriving from as near as Lexington and as far as China. As a graduate of LCA, I can personally attest to the lifelong impact of our educational programs. I was well prepared for college, law school, career, and family life. My wife, Paula, and I have been pleased to see our own three children (Rebekah, Joshua, and Hannah) attend LCA. My LCA story is just one of many since our Academy first opened its doors in downtown Boston. Inside these pages you’ll find more stories of how teachers, students, coaches, alumni, and friends are shaping each other’s lives and making a world of difference.

Very truly yours,

Jim Bolton ’72, P ’06, ’08, ’14 Chairman, LCA Board of Trustees

Join me in extending a warm welcome to our new trustees . . .

Nancy E. Hill, Ph.D.Nancy Hill is a Professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Nancy and her husband, Rendall Howell, are parents to their son, Theodore, and niece, Taylor ’16.

M. Eric Mollenhauer ’89, B.A. A Chartered Financial Analyst, Eric Mollenhauer is Portfolio Manager for Fidelity Investments High Income Group. Eric and his wife, Beth, have five children, Keli (17), Ben (11), Joy (9), Luke (7), and Sarah (6).

Michael (Mike) Stevens ’87, B.S.Mike Stevens is Managing Director of State Street Global Advisors and Director of National Sales for the Intermediary Business Group. Mike holds his FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. Mike and his wife, Carolyn ’87, have three children, Madison ’15, James John ’18, and Jillian (9). Mike and Carolyn also serve at LCA as Parent Representatives for the Class of 2015.

Frank (Ted) Wheatley, B.S.Ted Wheatley is Executive Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle, and has been a commercial real estate broker/advisor since 1981. Ted and his wife, Lynda, are parents of Frank ’04, Carolyn ’06, Sam ’08, Rob ’11, and Peter ’14. Ted and Lynda served as the Co-Chairs of the Parent Community for LCA from 2006–2011, and Ted served as a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees in this capacity.

Joshua Bennett ’93, M.B.A.Joshua Bennett is a Principal of Investment Research at M.A. Weatherbie & Company; Served LCA’s Board of Trustees 2001–2011.

Thom Lachman, M.B.A., P ’x12, ’x15Thom Lachman is President of Proctor and Gamble, Canada; Served LCA’s Board of Trustees 2008–2011.

Andy Mills, M.B.A., P ’04, ’05, ’14Chairman of the Board, The King’s College, NYC; Co-Chair, The Theology of Work Project. Served LCA’s Board of Trustees 2000–2011.

Please join me in thanking our outgoing trusteesfor their faithful service and for making aneternal difference . . .

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The LCA BoardingProgram

Now national and international students can enjoy the best of both worlds—the academic rigors of a private day school college preparatory program with the benefits of a complete language and life immersion

experience of American culture—all with a Christian worldview.

The Boarding Program at LCA was created through an exclusive arrangement with Lexington Preparatory School, a luxurious residence large enough to house 90 students. The dormitories sit on a beautiful, tree-lined hillside within easy walking distance of LCA’s main campus. The facility consists of four different interconnected multilevel build-ings, all leading to the campus crown jewel—a breathtaking Victorian mansion.At LCA’s Residential Life Program, students live in community with each other in a welcoming environment that builds positive relationships that last a lifetime. Boarding students participate in a special 10-month curriculum, developed exclusively for them. Evening activities and weekend opportunities around a central theme provide every student a comprehensive American experience.

Curriculum activities include:

• Field trips to historic parks, museums, and events to provide international students a greater appreciation for American culture and history

• Day trips to historic Greater Boston, home of Harvard, MIT, and many other world-class universities

• Weekend home-stay opportunities (students are invited to Thanksgiving and Easter with an American family, for example)

• S ystematic goals for peer study periods and expert tutoringFor more information, please visit lca.edu or contact Brook Berry, Director of Admission, at 781.862.7850 x152 or at [email protected].

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September 2011It is Saturday morning and I have a small piece of paper tucked in my pocket that reads: Flight #1054. China to San Francisco. Ying Xuan Li.

Three nights before I had hauled my belongings —books, clothes, photographs of home—and upacked them at Lexington Prep School, LCA’s new Boarding residence. I have signed on to be the Director of Residential Life and I am about to find out what that means.

I am well acquainted with Boston’s Logan International Airport. I am not one who is afraid of driving; the city and I have always had a relaxed relationship. But this morning I am a nervous driver, checking and re-checking signs and turns, as if I did not know my way around central parking and the swans and minutemen signs intended to guide the uninitiated through the maze that is parking at Logan.

I have made a large sign in bold black marker on white posterboard that reads: Emily Li. I hope she will remember this new American name she has chosen for her new American life.

And so, I stand at the carousel of people and luggage and languages. I hold my sign a little higher. Then, I see her. There is a parting. The crowds have emptied around her, around me, and now we face each other across the expanse of baggage claim.

She is small, her two suitcases almost bigger than she. She is weary and hugs a bright green elephant pillow to her chest. And though I do not know her, everything about her says, I have come far.

I put down my sign on a bank of plastic chairs and walk toward her filled with something that feels like joy.

“You are Emily!” I say, smiling. “I am Kate! I am so glad you are here! Welcome to America!”

We hug, or, actually, I hugged her—with a little too much gusto I quickly realize—and I am reminded of a hen covering her chicks. I think of God covering both of us in ways we do not even know.

And then, I try to figure out how we will manage her suitcases. Wow, they are heavy. We haul her belongings—books, clothes, photographs of home—and retrace the maze back to my car. It takes both of us (and we could have used a third) to lug and push her stuff in. She wants to do it herself, seems embarrassed to ask for help. But I insist and we lift the load together.

On the drive to our new life I ask questions and also try to leave room for quiet. The moment I remember most clearly was her telling me she had just returned from hiking in Tibet with her mother. And I turn toward her and realize that I do not know all there is to know about this girl. She is so much more than a seemingly shy young woman with polite manners and reticence. She is not weak. Her deep cough that I was becoming concerned about is actually her lungs adjusting from the altitude of one of the highest mountains in the world to the sea-level streets of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Welcome Home to LCAso far but they will teach me others that I will need to know. And I will teach them. As will the teachers at LCA, and the students and staff and coaches and parent community who welcome them to our richly diverse student body and new Residential Living Program. There is much we all have to learn in this new life. For this season, I am thankful we will do it together.

P.S. January 2012As LCA’s Christmas vacation came to a close, my colleague, Ryan Patrie ’03, and I shared pick-up runs to Logan Airport to gather up our returning students. The last run was a late one but I especially wanted to do it. Just as I pulled up to the curb, Emily texted me, “I’m here!” I stepped out of the van to greet her.

She (and her green elephant pillow) gave me a big hug. We were so very glad to see each other. As we drove back to Lexington, chatting happily about our vacations, I asked her if she remembered what she had been thinking that first time we had made the trip from Logan to her new home at the LCA dorm. “I wondered if you could understand me,” she said, “and if I should talk more.” I told her that I was wondering if she could understand me and if I should talk less! Neither of us had really known what to do but that never stopped us from trying anyway.

It’s now a new semester. More students have joined us at the dormitory and LCA’s Boarding Program is growing successfully. It’s very motivating to see these international students develop and learn. For me, though, what inspires me most in my work is the dear memory of that first day back in September when the crowds emptied around this brave girl, Emily, and we saw each other for the first time across the expanse of baggage claim. That day we claimed not just her big suitcases but our life together at the LCA Residential Program. And we’ve been claiming it ever since.

She is a strong girl. Very strong. Very brave.

A month later, she is sitting with two of her dorm sisters on my bright green couch. I heard them playing ping-pong in the recreation room next to my apartment as I put away groceries. I heard their laughter. And though it is my night off, and though I have changed from my “Mrs. Caley clothes” into sweats, I go out to them and invite them in.

I make us all cups of tea and there is an easiness about us in the ways we are different. We talk about boys, and history papers, and the new bikes we’ve just bought. They talk about dancing and music and things all girls talk about with laughter.

As the evening comes to a close, I wash up the dishes and put away the rest of my groceries. They sit together on the couch, and I turn from my chores to watch them as they lean in together and laugh, talking in Chinese, and English, and Chinese again. It is a language foreign to me but then again, I am pretty sure what they are saying is also universal. I have learned only a few words

by Kate Young Caley, P ’08, Director of College Advising & Director of Residential Life

Emily (Ying Xua

n Li)

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As a landmark in American history, the Town of Lexington, MA, has always attracted international visitors. Adding to the diversity of temporary tourists is a group of high school students who are coming to stay. These students are arriving to Lexington Christian Academy because they want a top-quality college preparatory Christian education close to our nation’s finest colleges and universities.

Across the United States, international students are among the fastest growing preparatory school population. Director of Admission Brook Berry cites research from the Department of Homeland Security indicating that the number of Chinese students attending private U.S. high schools has increased 100-fold in just five years, from 65 in 2005–06 to 6,725 in 2010–11. Together with South Korea and India, China accounts for almost half of all international students in America.

Lexington Christian Academy has enrolled students from almost every corner of the globe, including China, Korea, Germany, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, Poland, Spain, Brazil, Haiti, Kenya, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In the past, however, every international student enrolled at LCA faced one major hitch: room and board were not provided.

Imagine how difficult it would be as a parent to locate a home for your child from thousands of miles away. Add a different language, a new culture, and the fear of handing a teenager over to strangers, and it is no wonder many parents preferred to send their students to schools with in-house boarding programs. LCA could do nothing but watch from the sidelines. Until now.

Lexington Christian Academy is pleased to announce the LCA Boarding Program, a resident life program to match LCA’s distinctive education. Adopted as part of the Academy’s long-range Strategic Plan, this new Boarding initiative grew out of a collective desire to share the strengths and advantages of LCA with a more geographically diverse set of students.

“The Boarding program represents a huge leap forward,” says Head of School Mark Davis. “Not only does it enable us to open our doors to welcome God’s people from all over the world, it provides the opportunity for us to grow in a new direction. It puts LCA on the map—the map of the world.”

LCA’s Boarding Program came about through an exclusive arrangement with Lexington Preparatory School (LPS), co-founded by Sonny Kim, which is within easy walking distance of LCA’s main campus. Each LCA-enrolled student enjoys an elegantly furnished private bedroom with its own adjacent bathroom. Meals are provided, as are laundry and cleaning services. Aside from offering three floors of dormitory space, the facility also boasts an exercise room, a library, a computer room, and a recreation room with a ping pong table and karaoke machine. Students also have use of a grand piano and a small concert stage.

Husband-and-wife team Mr. Sonny Kim and Mrs. Emily Kim work together to manage the buildings, the sprawling nine-acre grounds, and the school’s test preparation and Academic English Language courses. The open spaces available during LPS’s non-program calendar year coincide perfectly with LCA’s school schedule.

“Cindy Torjesen, LCA’s former Director of Admission, had a great respect for Sonny and Emily, as we all do, and understood the potential of LPS,” says Mark Davis. “It has allowed us to provide the benefits of a boarding school without incurring the costs of building a new facility. We had students. LPS had this amazing space—walking distance from our main campus,” Mark says. The LCA Boarding Program was born.

As the end of the first semester of the Boarding Program’s inaugural year, students are thriving, no small thanks to the nurturing resident life environment created by Kate Caley, Director of College Advising and Director of Residential Life, and Ryan Patrie, Admissions Associate and Resident Assistant.

The 2011–2012 enrollment projections for the Boarding Program have been met—and more students were enrolled midyear.

Next year, LCA hopes to double the number of students in its Boarding Program. “This is really the

beginning of a new phase for LCA,” says Brook Berry. “More than a Mission fulfillment, a smart financial model, or a global educational initiative, the LCA Boarding Program is a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people from all over the world. It is a testament to the overwhelming grace of God.”

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As the sun rose over Lexington Common in the wee hours of April 19, 1775, a new nation was dawning with the new day. At that moment, about 800 British muskets were gleaming as they marched up what is today called Massachusetts Avenue (“Mass. Ave.”), into Lexington Centre. When they reached the Common, the King’s troops discovered just over 80 members of Lexington’s militia company drawn up in resistance. The skirmish was over in minutes, claiming the lives of eight local colonists and sparking the war that established the United States of America.

Our town seal bears the words “What a Glorious Morning for America.” Samuel Adams, one of Massachusetts’ foremost politicians, supposedly uttered those words from a hill overlooking the Common as he listened to the first shots of the Revolutionary War. Lexington is regarded as the “birthplace of the nation.”

To be sure, this town has many draws: a first-class library, active community organizations, and musical groups that amaze (such as the Lexington Symphony). But one of this town’s greatest attributes has always been the preservation of its history for future generations—including the generation currently attending Lexington Christian Academy.

Additional historic attractions: Three houses that played a vital role in the events of April 19, 1775, are open today as museums. One of these, the Hancock-Clarke Parsonage, was home to Rev Jonas Clarke—our town’s only minister in 1775. I have worked at the Parsonage as a tour guide for three summers and, after reading a good deal about the Rev. Clarke, I still wanted to know more. I was then fortunate enough to read several of his unpublished sermons and can now hear a bit of his booming voice in my ears.

Every April, Lexington Christian Academy students have the day off in honor of Patriots’ Day. Some of our students always choose to attend the early-morning Reenactment of the battle on Lexington Common, mindful of our community’s importance in the broader picture of America. Seeing that action at dawn, smelling the gunpowder, startling at the loud shots, we can appreciate the term “living history.” Besides reading about this crucial moment in our national history from the pages of a textbook, students at Lexington Christian Academy also have the opportunity to go around the corner and witness a complete re-creation for themselves. Likewise, with Boston, Cambridge, Concord, and other important historic locations within easy distance, there is much more to be learned in person. . . .

Students wishing to get a terrific college preparatory Christian education would do well to look no further than the birthplace of our nation.

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Scene AroundCampus

New 21st Century Opportunities at LCAThe 21st century offers its share of challenges—but also new opportunities for us to redefine education. “What happens in school is only one piece of the puzzle,” explains Dr. Kim Winsor, Director of Studies and Director of Middle School. “What happens outside of the classroom has been augmented by online classes, Skype, travel, and even collaborations with students overseas to work on solutions to a common problem. As we strive to take advantage of these opportunities we want to use them to position our students for success in college and career.”To this end, LCA is introducing concentrations to enhance the Academy’s excellent liberal arts program. LCA’s Global Studies Concentration begins early this spring for Upper School students, and Math/Science/Technology and Arts Concentrations will be added later this year.

Benefits of a Global Studies Concentration• Helps students stand out in the college admission process• Provides experiences that students can use for college essays• Allows students to take advantage of learning opportunities in the Boston area• Offers flexible options for learning languages • Encourages students to follow their passions • Extends opportunities for students to study abroad • Enables students to study a topic of interest in depth

Lexington Christian Academy’s graduation requirements are not changing—ourstudents will still take courses in all subject areas. Concentrations will further enrich the traditional liberal arts curriculum by exploring an area of interest in greater depth. Concentrations begin in the 9th grade, and the Global Studies Concentration kicks off this March during Interim with the “Introduction to Global Studies” class.“We have received extremely positive feedback from our parents and students about this innovative opportunity,” Kim Winsor shares, “and we are excited to begin offering this to our students this spring.”

Spiritual Emphasis Week 2012

“How do we speak to the deepest longings of this young generation?” The Rev. Dr. Gregg Meserole, keynote speaker for LCA’s Spiritual Emphasis Week in early February, asked this question of students and their teachers and parents.

As LCA’s former Chaplain and Director of Student Life, Gregg has a passion for the well-being of Middle and Upper School students. He challenged his listeners to be moved by God’s transcendent truth, to be known by a loving community, and to be real and walk authentically in the way of Jesus. Now serving as Senior Pastor of Christ’s Reformed Church in Hagerstown, MD, Gregg compellingly shared and showed why our classrooms are “sacred sanctuaries. The life of the mind is fed by the life of the heart.”

LCA Students Selected for All-State Music Festival

Andy Kim ’14 (percussion), Yujin Pyun ’13 (flute), and Sophie Sparrow ’13 (trombone) were selected to participate in the 2012 Massachusetts All-State Music Festival. According to Instrumental Music Director Ben Hawkins, students selected to participate in this prestigious event had to undergo a rigorous audition process. “It’s one of the highest honors individual high school musicians can receive during their high school careers,” he states. The Festival took place at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center March 1–3. The final concert was Saturday, March 3, at Symphony Hall.

Congratulations also to the following Lexington Christian Academy students who were selected to participate in the Northeast Senior District Music Festival—violinist Karl Zimmer ’13; trombonist Sophie Sparrow ’13; percussionist Andy Kim ’14; vocalists Ana Bulger ’15, Ezra Warf ’13, and Julia Conceison ’14; violinist September Rose ’14; and flutist Yujin Pyun ’13—and in the Northeast Junior District Music Festival— vocalists Alex Johnson ’15, Emma Bergstrom ’16, and Jason Calandra ’17.

LCA’s Spiritual Emphasis Week is made possible through gifts to The Kenneth A. McCowan

Christian Emphasis Endowment Fund.

Andy Kim ’14, Yujin Pyun ’13, and Sophie Sparrow ’13.

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Scene AroundCampus

(L–R) Matt Biron ’12 and Daniel Ananth ’13 discuss code.

(L–R) Yeon Jae Cho ’12, Tarana Chowdhury ’12, and Travis Robinson ’13 review strategy.

LCA Team ZeroBotX mentor Jim Feenstra with teacher and mentor Carol Caravana surrounded by team members.

For the second year in a row, Lexington Christian Academy’s Team ZeroBotX qualified to have their code flown on the International Space Station. On January 23, 2012, LCA Team ZeroBotX—MIT/NASA Zero Robotics Defending Champions—competed in the Zero Robotics Championship held at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

After winning the first Round Robin tourna-ment, LCA Team ZeroBotX advanced to the USA Final Round Robin. In an extremely close match, LCA Team ZeroBotX won Third Place with a score of 30—just three points behind the First Place winners.

LCA Mentor Jim Feenstra is impressed by Team ZeroBotX’s strategic creativity and willingness to work many hours to achieve such success. “Our students are great at ‘thinking outside the box’ to find innovative solutions,” he says. “And this year, since there were many stages to the competition, the deadline schedule was especially rigorous and the ‘alliance’ component of collaborating with two other schools added yet another level of complexity. But our students handled this well, and showed great agility in using skills needed to excel in the 21st century. I’m very proud of them!”

LCA Team ZeroBotX members include: DanielAnanth ’13, Ben Bianchi ’13, Matt Biron ’12, Paul Burrowes ’13, Michael Burrowes ’16, Yeon Jae Cho ’12, Tarana Chowdhury ’13, Harris Desrosier ’15, George Iliopoulos ’13, Jun Bong Jang ’16, Andy Kim ’14, Louis Lee ’16, Ji Yoon Lee ’15, Hailey Park ’13, Sunny Park ’13, Travis Robinson ’13, Zach Surabian ’13, and Edward Wu ’13.

LCA Team ZeroBotX mentors include local community professionals Buzz Burrowes, Bruce Mayer, Kirk Nahabedian, Tony Zhang, as well as LCA teachers Carol Caravana and Jim Feenstra. Lexington Christian Academy’s alliance partners were Falmouth High School (ME) and Mount Saint Joseph High School (MD).

According to Head of School Mark Davis, “I am very proud of Mr. Jim Feenstra, our volunteer mentors, and our Team ZeroBotX for following up on last year’s MIT/NASA national robotics victory by advancing to the Finals in this year’s international competition and taking third place. All of us at LCA were rooting for them and their alliance as our students so diligently and successfully represented LCA to the world.”

Head of School Mark Davis is proud to announce that the National Merit Board has recognized four LCA seniors for their academic achievements. “In the grand tradition of National Merit honorees at Lexington Christian Academy, it is my pleasure to congratulate Gretchen Durning ’12 as a National Merit Finalist, and Victoria Chin, John Rosa, and Carina Zhang as National Merit Commended Students,” Mark says. “We are all very proud of these outstanding scholars.”

Gretchen Durning’s sister, Rachel ’10, was also a National Merit Finalist. “She’s the main reason I decided to go to LCA in the first place,” says Gretchen, who enrolled at LCA when she was in the 6th grade. “I have been able to experience many different classes and extracurricular activities at LCA,” she says with appreciation. “And, I met most of my closest friends at LCA as well. I can’t imagine going to school without them.”

National Merit 2012

Head of School Mark Davis with National Merit Finalist Gretchen Durning ’12.

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Interim March 19–23In keeping with a rigorous academic curriculum, LCA offers a strategic, week-long Interim program each spring, during which regular classes are suspended and students choose one full-day or two half-day courses. The Upper School courses feature five tracks: Biblical/Leadership; Scholarship; Social Issues; Cultural/Vocational Issues; and Life Skills. Middle School courses provide Discovery classes in the morning and Activity-oriented classes in the afternoon. According to Interim Director Mary Bulger, “Interim’s longer classes and smaller class sizes allow for extended, relaxed interaction between students and teachers, concentration on one topic, and exploration at depths not allowed in the press of year-long college prep courses. Interim also allows time for off-campus and hands-on learning, a time where LCA faculty and guest teachers broaden students’ exposure to real-world experience.”

LCA Students Win Boston GlobeArt AwardsNine LCA students entered the 2012 Boston Globe Art Awards Competition this year, and all nine received awards in this statewide event open to public and private schools. The Gold and Silver award-winning art will be displayed in Boston.

“We are very proud of our art students,”praises art teacher Chip VanderBrug. “These students worked hard through-out the year and these awards are one confirmation. It’s a pleasure and privilege to teach and learn with such a wonderful group of students.”

Congratulations to LCA’s Congratulations to LCA’s Boston GlobeBoston Globe Art Award Winners: Art Award Winners:

Gold KeyGold KeyKevin Lee ’15Painting/Self PortraitAsa Warf ’13Photography/ReflectionHannah (Hee Soo) Jeong ’14Still Life/Tube of Paint (Hannah’s still life painting of a tube of oil paint was created with her private art tutor.)

Silver KeySilver KeyCecelia Buckley ’12Drawing/Self PortraitMarcus Madaus ’14Photography/Dog

Honorable MentionsHonorable MentionsKate Cebry ’13Drawing/Self PortraitChristine Kim ’13Drawing/Self PortraitJenny Krystyniak ’13Drawing/Self PortraitCorrie VanderBrug ’13Photography/ShoesAsa Warf ’13Photography/Puddle Reflection

(L–R): Kevin Lee, Marcus Madaus, Corrie VanderBrug, Asa Warf, Jenny Krystyniak, Kate Cebry, Christine Kim, and Cecelia Buckley.

Upper School Interim CoursesAmateur Radio Building and LicensingCompetitive VolleyballCover BandExit, Stage Left: Writing for

the StageFencingFilm and TheologyHeating Up the Dance FloorIterations, Chaos, and FractalsIt’s Not Only in Your Genes:

Part TwoKnitting—a Cottage Industry

in a High-Tech AgeMartial ArtsMissions: The Good, the Bad,

and the UglyPen TurningPhotographyPower YogaRock Climbing

Beauty and TruthBoston EdiblesBusiness IndustryCareer and College MatchExploring Fashion Design and ConstructionFaith, Forgiveness, and ReflectionIntroduction to Global StudiesIt’s in the Genes: From DNA

to Cells to OrganismKorean StudiesMock Trial CourtPhotoshop/Graphic DesignPicture This!Real EstateSudden FictionToying with TeachingWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Students Love to Help Our World“I’m amazed at how a bunch of students from Lexington, MA, can touch the lives of those in third world countries,” says Kasey Lam ’13, one of the leaders of LCA’s service group Helping Our World (HOW). “We’re all so focused and determined to help.”

According to HOW Advisor and Spanish Teacher Karen Bengtson, LCA students have exceeded their service goals this year. For example, Justin McDonald ’12 and Erik Wilson ’12 mobilized the student body to bring in, and fill, 315 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

So far, the year has seen the return of Andrew May ’01, who shared in Chapel how he and his wife, Anne (Haig ’01) May, have a heart for prison ministry in South Africa. Wonah Oh ’13 is involved with outreach in Lynn, MA, where she and several other LCA students tutor Cambodian students one night a week. Other HOW campus initiatives include raising funds and awareness to supply wells or water pumps to the world’s most needy places and partnering with Starlight Ministries to help the homeless in Boston. “It’s a blessing to see such interest from our students in serving and loving others,” Karen Bengtson shares.

Middle School Interim CoursesBabysittingInterim Web Newsletter Farms and FoodLife Is a Zoo!

Knitting for (K)NovicesCoastal CraftsTennis Anyone?You Knead This Course

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Faculty Passions and PursuitsChaplain and Bible Instructor Jeremy Alexander was awarded the Sam and June Schultz Grant to attend the Calvin Symposium on Worship entitled, “The Psalms: When Life Is Prayer.” Through this grant, Jeremy and three student leaders (Ashlee Duttweiler ’12, Kevin Klein ’12, and Allana Matthews ’12) traveled to Calvin College to attend the symposium. One of the highlights of the trip was plenary speaker N.T. Wright—the students were thrilled to hear the author of their Simply Christiantextbook speak in person. As part of his coursework at Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School, English Teacher James Talkington spent a month last summer studying on their campus in Ripton, VT. James was able to participate in this exceptional program through the support of the Lawrence-Swallow Grant, which

funded his travel expenses, and through the Faculty Enrichment Fund, which covered some tuition fees. The program has inspired James’ teaching as well as his passion for literature and language.Librarian Leslie Schoenherr was delighted to attend the Oxbridge Teacher Seminar in Oxford, England, last July. Her program focused on “Literature and the Fantastic,” and included morning seminars, afternoon plenary sessions, field trips, and getting to know 30 other participants from the U.S. and around the world. Leslie appreciates the VanderBrug Outside the Box Grant she received that provided tuition for this stellar program.


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Jeanne AhernB.A., P ’16, ’18 Admissions Assistant

Join Us in Welcoming OurNew Faculty and Staff

Brook BerryM.A., P ’13 Director of Admission

Jeannine Cavallaro B.S., Athletic Director, Coach

Nate Macchia ’03, B.A., Technology Assistant, Auxiliary ProgramsOffice Manager

Amy Reinthaler, M.F.A.Art and Spanish Teacher

Penelope Sparrow, M.A.P ’13, Math Teacher

Noah Thomas, M.A.Bible Teacher

Bryan Thomason, M.A. Bible Teacher

New

Directors’ Blogs

Dr. Winsor & Mr. Jackson

Director of Upper School Mr.

David Jackson and Director of

Studies and Director of Middle

School Dr. Kim Winsor are

blogging every other week about

life and learning at LCA.

Find it at lca.edu.

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Upper School Fall Sport Recap—2011Throughout much of the fall, the teams had to battle not only their opponents but also some challenging weather. In spite of wet conditions and even a little snow in October, the Lions proved their mettle and came away from the season with many successes, a deepened pride in LCA Athletics, and lasting memories with great friends.

Some Achievements of Note:Boys Varsity Soccer was selected as the No. 6 seed in the 2011 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class D Tournament. They advanced to the semifinals after a 6-0 win over The MacDuffie School and eventually bowed out after a 1-0 loss to Class D runner-up Forman. The team finished the regular season with a 6-7-2 record, and at 4-0-1 against Class D opponents. Nathan Grimley ’12 and Peter Desrosier ’12 were selected to the NEPSAC Senior All-Star Game, and Kevin Taylor ’13 earned a spot on the NEPSAC Junior All-Star Team.

Girls Varsity Soccer ended their regular season campaign with a 10-6-1 record and an 8-4-1 record, which was enough for a 4th place finish in the EIL and therefore an A pool berth for the EIL Tournament. En route to the title game, LCA defeated Winsor, the regular-season League champion. The loss was the third this season at the hands of the LCA Lady Lions, and the only blemishes on Winsor’s league record.

The Varsity Golf team ended their season at 7-7, and a 5th place finish in the EIL. Boys and Girls Cross Country saw many runners finish with career best times and head to Maine to compete in the NEPSTA Championships. Varsity Field Hockeybattled in tough league play and finished their season with a 2-0 win over Beaver Country Day School.

Middle School Teams Shine in Fall 2011The LCA Middle School teams are coming off a successful fall campaign that saw record breaking performances, plenty of goals scored, and a number of athletes trying a new sport for the very first time. At Lexington Christian Academy, where athletics are integrated into the normal school-day schedule, Middle School students are encouraged to participate and learn qualities such as sportsmanship, commitment, and discipline through athletics. It’s easy to see how the experience is positive for each student-athlete. From the beginner to the more advanced, the beauty of sports at LCA is seeing players come together and help one another to improve and enjoy their time playing together.

Among the most successful teams at LCA this fall were the Boys and Girls Soccer squads, who scored a combined 77 goals in a total of 19 games. The Girls ended their season with a 7-2 record and averaged 4.9 goals per game while only allowing 1.5 per contest. The Boys team only suffered one loss this season and finished at 7-1-2 overall while boasting an impressively low one-goal against-average, and four shut-outs for the season.

Girls Varsity Field Hockey (L–R): Jaclyn Feenstra ’13, Madeline Bahou ’13, Emily Stutzman ’15, Christina Dibrova ’15, Ana Bulger ’15, Kelsey Tierney ’15, Marirose Brown ’13, and Grace Wang ’15.

Olivia Chen ’15. Kesha Porter ’15. Erik Wilson ’12.

Sam Doran ’12.

Golf Team (L–R): Travis Robinson ’13, Matt Vardaro ’13, John Citrano ’13, Brian Callahan ’12, Anthony Cusanello ’13, Thomas Segreve ’15, Matt Kiernan ’13, and Peter Cusanello ’15.

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were recognized by the EIL for their outstanding fall seasons:

Name Class Sport RecognitionMatt Vardaro 2013 Golf 1st Team All-LeagueNathan Grimley 2012 Boys Soccer 1st Team All-LeagueKevin Taylor 2013 Boys Soccer 1st Team All-LeagueEmily Schuh 2012 Girls Soccer 1st Team All-LeagueKallan Roys 2013 Girls Soccer 1st Team All-LeagueAnnalise Kingston 2013 Girls Soccer 1st Team All-League

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The Girls Soccer team demonstrated an unselfish style of play with scoring coming from nine different players, four with over 6 goals in just nine games on the season. Additionally, seven players had multiple assists and goal keepers Kinsey Ehmann ’18 and Grace Moore ’16 only gave up 14 goals and posted three shut-outs. Leading scorers for the season were Katie Braga ’16 (17 points), Fikemi Faleye ’17 (15 points), and Olivia Notini ’17 (12 points).

Leading the Boys Soccer team were Tim Cowen ’17 and Dan Munch ’17, who had 12 and 10 goals respectively. In net for the Lions were Walter Sharon ’17 and Jason Calandra ’17 who, along with the help of their defense, only allowed one goal per game by their opponents. With only three 8th graders on the starting squad, expectations are high for future success.

In addition to the outstanding soccer season for the Lions, the Cross Country team put their own record-breaking performances on display. Prior to the 2011 season, the Middle School Cross Country course record was held by Christian Schmidt ’13 with a time of 13:21 for the two mile course. By the end of the season, that record was broken, not once, but twice by Connor Meaney ’16, who cemented the course record with a time of 13:05.

A Note from New Athletic DirectorJeannine Cavallaro:

I have been extremely impressed with Lexington Christian Academy. The students and faculty aretop-notch, and the culture here is inviting, friendly, and personal, yet dedicated to giving students a phenomenal education. It has been a perfect fit for me because LCA is a place where I am seeing students flourish academically, athletically, artistically, and spiritually. It is a blessing for me to be a part of the bigger picture and contribute to the mission of LCA—glorifying Christ and pursuing excellence in all areas.

My experience has led me to many fields and courts over the years, but what I am excited about here at LCA is the potential of the Athletic programs. I see athletes and coaches who are passionate about their sport and who have a desire to excel as a way to glo-rify God. I look forward to leading LCA Athletics, to helping our teams to rise to new heights, and to shar-ing those experiences with LCA families, alumni, and friends of the Academy.

Jeannine Cavallaro has worked as both coach and athletic administrator at the collegiate level, and has experience directing athletic camps for students at middle school and high school levels. Jeannine previously served as the head women’s basketball coach at Gordon College, as well as the senior woman administrator and interim athletic director. She holds degrees from Boston University and Gordon College. Jeannine also has significant experience at an international level, serving as athletic clinician, coach, and player in Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, and Egypt.

Max Jong ’13 pins his opponent.

Nathan Grimley ’12. Joey DeFrancesco ’12.

Christian Schmidt ’13 out-jumps opponent. Front Row: Sarah Pitan ’14, Vicky Nguyen ’13, Sophie Damas ’12, Emily Schuh ’12, Sarah Woods ’13, Kallan Roys ’13. Back Row: Winnie Victor ’14, Hannah Bolton ’14, Jenna Whitenberg ’13, Katherine Grieb ’14, Elizabeth Gallagher ’13, Emma O’Brien ’14.

Winter Sport HighlightsWrestlers Rack Up the Awards!EIL MVP—David Newell ’13Three EIL Individual Champions—David Newell ’13, Harry Lee ’12, Eric Donovan ’13NEPSAC Tournament Qualifiers—David Newell ’13, Harry Lee ’12, Eric Donovan ’13, Ben Bianchi ’13

Girls Basketball Extends Season:2nd Place in EIL regular season and EIL Tournament Runner-upQualified for NEPSAC—fourth seed in Class DEIL All-League—Vicky Nguyen ’13, Kallan Roys ’13NEPSAC All-Star—Vicky Nguyen ’13

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Director’s NotesNovember 17–19, 2011

LCA Middle School Theatre Presents

The OutsidersThis past fall we decided try something different—a drama.

The Outsiders is a serious story full of broken families, violence, even death. It’s Middle School Theatre without the safety net of silliness and novelty. Throughout the rehearsal process, I had mo-ments of doubt about having chosen this piece. Was it too intense and mature for students at this developmental stage? Was it realistic to expect these students to feel comfortable playing these char-acters? I tried to imagine myself at their age, and how I might have responded to such a challenge.

Then I remembered a significant difference between my Middle School experience and that of these students. My youth culture bore a much greater resemblance to the tense, dangerous world of The Outsiders than LCA does. Bullying was constant, fights broke out in the hallways, and the fear of ridicule and alienation often kept students’ personalities cloaked in a thick layer of cool detachment. Lexington Christian Academy is different; while Middle School is rarely a breeze for anyone, students here don’t need to wear nearly as much of the psychological armor required to survive the rigid social caste system of a typical Middle School environment. As a result, our students can take greater creative risks in front of each other and their community. They feel safe enough to do something dangerous, like get up on a stage and tell a story full of raw emotion and vulnerable moments. Their courage in performing The Outsiders was an inspiration to me and a gift to their community.

—Andy Macdonald, Theatre Director and Arts Division Head

Annual Christmas Concert December 15, 2011Cary Memorial Hall, Lexington

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Coming Soon in LCA Theatre

Fiddler on the RoofOn May 3–5, 2012, LCA students in grades 7–12 will present Fiddler on the Roof—the story of Tevye, father of five daughters in the Jewish village of Anatevka. Deeply held traditions become both blessing and curse as Tevye and his community struggle against changing times and political oppression. Come experience the power of great stories creatively told by our passionate student-performers!

To reserve your tickets, email [email protected] or call 781.862.7850 x336 with your name, email address, date, and time for each performance you would like to attend, and the number of adult and/or student tickets you would like to reserve per performance. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults and free for students. Tickets sold at the door will be $15 for adults and $5 for students. Visit lca.edu/theatre for more information!

Director’s NotesFebruary 2–4, 2012

LCA Upper School Theatre Presents

The Importance of Being Earnest“I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability.”—Oscar WildeAt one point in The Importance of Being Earnest, Algernon asks Jack whether they might go to the theatre that evening, to which Jack replies “Oh no! I loathe listening.” While the multi-sensory aspect of theatre has always been vital, Oscar Wilde wrote for an audience that thought of theatre-going primarily as a listening activity. This had been the case for centuries, which is why Shakespeare’s audiences didn’t find it unnatural for their view of the play’s action to be partially obstructed by two downstage support pillars. It was only with the emergence of the more visually oriented medium of film that we began to think in terms of going to see rather than hear a play.

In this day and age, the daily barrage of sound bytes and rapid-fire imagery that we experience on-screen can leave our listening “muscles” somewhat under used. But this is what makes theatre such a uniquely pleasing experience, especially when listening to a play as masterfully and musically written as The Importance of Being Earnest. The intellectual and emotional engagement required by listening (also central to the work of the actors onstage) yields a pleasure that is made doubly fun by its rarity in our daily lives.

And when we dare to listen with our hearts as well as our brains, we run the risk of hearing our own voices in these outrageous characters. Rather than laugh at them, we find ourselves laughing with them because we know that in their shameless arrogance, vanity, and self-righteousness, Oscar Wilde is presenting us with a parody of fundamental human flaws that we all share. Our hope is that our audience enjoyed a light laugh at these characters, themselves, and each other, and perhaps left our theatre a little more earnestly for having done so.

—Andy Macdonald, Theatre Director and Arts Division Head


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Colonel Jeffrey Neal Plotner ’79Service to ProfessionColonel Jeffrey Plotner’s strength as a leader earned him top positions from the beginning of his career. He served as Platoon Leader at Fort Bragg, Military Intelligence Detachment Commander in Germany, Human Intelligence Program Manager at the

Pentagon, and Chief of the Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Division in Germany, to name just a few key roles. For Col. Plotner’s dedicated service to his country, he has received over 30 military awards, including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.

On May 31, 2010, after 27 years of service to our nation, Col. Plotner retired from the U.S. Army. He and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in Stuttgart, Germany. They have three children: Sean, Chelsea, and Ian.

Joshua D. Bennett ’93Service to Alma MaterJoshua (Josh) Bennett graduated from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth as an Edward Tuck Scholar with Distinction. He is a Principal of Investment Research at M.A. Weatherbie & Company in Boston.

Josh joined the LCA Board of Trustees in 2001, and served as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, as a representative of the Finance Committee in strategic planning efforts, and as a member of the Investment Committee. Josh’s thoughtful, compassionate, and economically conserva-tive approach to school finances has been a boon to his alma mater.

Josh and his wife, Sarah ’94, have two children, Anne (11) and Brian (8).

Ronald A. Sanderson ’60Service to CommunityRonald (Ron) Sanderson and his wife, Karen, served for many years as youth leaders at Arlington Heights Baptist Church in MA. Several students from this youth group remain some of the Sandersons’ closest friends. Ron also served as church treasurer for 23 years and on the board of deacons.

Since 2005, Ron has served as a short-term missionary at Joni and Friends Family Retreats. He continues to be involved in a variety of ministries and programs, including overseeing the disability ministry at Countryside Bible Chapel in Lexington, leading worship, and serving on the board of elders. Ron also makes time to serve the community on the baseball diamond, and recently completed his 35th year of coaching.

For full profiles of these Distinguished Alumni and Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees, please visit lca.edu/alumni. DVD copies of the Banquet are available by emailing [email protected].

Homecoming


Homecoming & Reunion WeekendSeptember 30 & October 1, 2011

Homecoming is a time for old friends to reconnect, for alumni to visit with their favorite teachers, and all of us to cheer on the LCA Lions. It’s also a time to celebrate our shared history. At the Homecoming Banquet on Saturday evening, each of our Distinguished Alumni Awardees and Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees spoke about the ways CHS/LCA has influenced their lives. With inductees from the Class of 1956 to awardees from the Class of 1993, there was a common thread of thankfulness for the guidance and opportunities they received while students at CHS/LCA.

As we reflect on Homecoming and Reunion weekend 2011, we are continually reminded of the strength of the LCA community. Our alumni came from as far as California, Washington, and Mississippi to celebrate the history, mission, and vision of LCA. And, celebrate we did! Despite the rainy weather, our alumni came out to cheer on the Lions at their games, help the 8th graders surpass their fundraising goal with their international auction, and encourage us all in our work here at LCA.

Alumni and Friends Return Home

8th grade parents hosted a successful fundraiser to support the world of LCA:(L–R) Jennifer Lockwood, Jim Bowdring, Margaret Carlson, Jeanne Ahern, and Paul McGonagle.

Distinguished Alumni Awards(L–R) Wincy Yu ’14 and Vivian Wen ’14. Jackie Kiernan ’13.

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David Leveille ’56Boys Varsity BasketballWhile a student at Christian High School, David Leveille exemplified an outstanding Christian testimony both on and off the court. A recipient of the George Durward Memorial Award, David served as Co-Captain with his close friend Dave Rivers and this “Dynamic Duo” led their Basketball team to victory many times.

Following his college career (during which he played five different sports), David earned his doctoral degree from the University of Southern California, distinguishing himself in the California State University system, and then as Acting Director and Deputy Director of the California Postsecondary Educa-tion Commission. He lives with his wife of 46 years, Marty, in California. They have two children and five grandchildren.

The 1961 Boys Varsity Basketball TeamThe 1961 Boys Varsity Basketball team left an indelible mark on Lexington Christian Academy, inspiring the community with their storybook rise to win the Bay State D Championship, their roster of All-Star players, their record-breaking season, and their dogged determination. Bucky Yardume, writer for the Boston Traveler, nicknamed the team the “Little Giants.”

Coach Miles Strodel, who also served as Headmaster, declared them “his best team.” In the final championship game against Provincetown at Brandeis University, the team got off to a shaky start, trailing 19-11 at the end of the first quarter, but they pulled together, and in overtime defeated Provincetown 59-56. The yearbook staff wrote, “This was truly a great sea-son as unbeaten foes were conquered, all-time records fell, and total team and school spirit reached unprecedented heights.”

Dave Barram ’61Boys Varsity Basketball“Dave ‘The Shot’ Barram” was the second CHS/LCA player to achieve over 1,000 points in three years.

While earning his graduate degree, Dave served as Naval Officer and Officer-in-Charge of a coastal minesweeper in Pensacola, FL. After the Navy, Dave moved to Silicon Valley, CA, where his leadership abilities earned him senior positions at Apple Computer, Hewlett-Packard, and Silicon Graphics. In 1993 he was appointed by President Clinton and confirmed by the Senate as the Deputy Secretary and COO of the Department of Commerce. In 1996, the President appointed him, and the Senate again confirmed him, as the Administrator (CEO) of the U.S. General Services Administration.

Following his service, Dave returned to California to serve on a number of boards and as chairman of a start-up company, where he also served as CEO.

Irene CampbellCoachIrene Campbell has been an integral member of the LCA community since 1972, when she began as physical education teacher, science teacher, and Field Hockey coach. Irene has since coached Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Field Hockey; Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School Basketball; Girls Lacrosse; and Girls Soft-ball. She is the kind of coach for whom players want to give their best. In the 1986 yearbook dedication to Irene, her players wrote, “We did our best for you, and that is all you asked. Thanks for making the Athletic program the best ever.”

Irene’s emphasis on diligence, faithfulness, and hard work produced First and Second Place finishes in the AISGA and eight championship teams across four sports. Her Christian testimony and her ability to inspire athletes are exemplary.

Athletics Hall of Fame New Members

Coach Irene Campbell with Award presenter Tim Slighter.

(L–R) Jerry Gabrielse, P ’02, ’99, ’96; Chemistry Teacher Jake Hoffman ’64, P ’08, ’11; Former Director of Development Cathy VanderBrug, P ’86, ’92, ’97.

Save the Date:Homecoming

October 20, 2012Athletic Director Jeannine Cavallaro and Athletics Hall of Famer Grace Strodel with the 1961 Boys Varsity Basketball Team representatives. (L–R) Assistant Coach “Whitey” Davis, Dave Barram '61, Ward DeHaro '61, and John Beck '61.

(L–R): Adam Bahou ’16, Ross Wentworth ’15, Charlie Carlson ’16, Lynne Snook ’x16, and Meaghan Hayes ’16.

(L–R) Marisa Edin-Nelson ’13 and Vicky Nguyen ’13.

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Commencement 2011

Congratulations, Class of 2011Congratulations to the 61 members of the 62nd graduating class of Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) for their many accomplishments, including their standing as one of the Academy’s highest achieving classes in its history.

“It is with gratitude and pride that we recognize these outstanding seniors,” says Head of School Mark Davis, who warmly welcomed the Class of 2011 and their teachers, families, and friends. “In addition to their scholarly achievement, they have honored God, their parents, teachers, and peers during their tenure at LCA. I’ve seen every one of them exhibit selflessness, and their heart’s desire is to make this world a better place.”

LCA’s graduation highlights included the Commencement Address by William Massaquoi, Executive Director of Rebuild Africa, Inc., and parent of international student Jong Massaquoi of Liberia. Other speeches included the Senior Address by Valedictorian Luca Politi, Princeton University Class of 2015; and the Senior Testimony by Victoria Duttweiler, University of Pennsylvania Class of 2015.

Dr. Kim Winsor recognized the Class’ outstanding scholarship—including two National Merit Finalists and five National Merit Commended Students—and parents, faculty, and seniors honored the character and values of the Class of 2011 and prayed for their futures. The memorable Commencement program also included music from LCA Chamber Strings and Wind Ensemble (under the direction of Ben Hawkins), and Chorale (under the direction of Mary Bulger).

Celebrating the Class of 2011. Junior Class Marshals.

Gathering one more time in the Phillips Memorial Library.

“We did it!”

Proud faculty await procession.

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Commencement 2011

Bentley UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBrandeis UniversityBrown UniversityBunker Hill Community CollegeCalvin CollegeCarnegie-Mellon UniversityClark UniversityClemson UniversityColumbia UniversityDrew UniversityDuke UniversityElon University

Fitchburg State UniversityFurman UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGordon CollegeHigh Point UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyIthaca CollegeLiberty UniversityMerrimack CollegeMessiah CollegeMiddlebury CollegeMiddlesex Community CollegeMount Holyoke College

New York UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityNortheastern UniversityOccidental CollegePalm Beach Atlantic UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPepperdine UniversityPrinceton UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityRegent UniversityRhode Island School of DesignRoanoke CollegeRochester Institute of TechnologySalem State University

St. Olaf CollegeSyracuse UniversityTufts UniversityUniversity of MaineUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of WaterlooVirginia Polytechnic InstituteWake Forest UniversityWentworth Institute of TechnologyWheaton College (IL)Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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1950Betty (Joy ’50) Fagerstrom and her husband, Ernie, went on the “cross-country trip of a lifetime” to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Some highlights included meeting up with two CHS/LCA classmates, Carol Mathisen Fitzgerald-Simpsonand Doris Strom McClaughlin, and seeing the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. About her time at CHS/LCA, Betty writes “lifelong friendships were developed at Christian High and it’s been such a blessing to keep in touch throughout the years.”

1951Bruce Strickland shares with us that his “beloved wife, Jean, stepped into the presence of the Lord on January 6, 2012. We had a wonderful 55 years of marriage, and we are privileged to have a loving family to help—two daughters, one son, three grandsons, and one granddaughter.”

1952Reunion Reminder: Class of 1952Your milestone 60th Reunion is this year! If you’d like to help coordinate a planning committee for your class, please contact LCA representative Cynthia Nelson at 781.862.7850 x149, or email her at [email protected].

1954Ginny (Nelson) Curtisreceived the Brian Dick-inson Courage Award at the 15th Annual “Evening of Hope” held by the ALS Association Rhode Island Chapter. The award is given to “an individual who

shows tremendous faith and courage and serves as an inspiration for others affected by ALS.” Ginny en-joys cooking, baking, visiting with her children and seven grandchildren, reading, and doing needlework and embroidery. She also serves as the Hospitality Chairwoman of the Little Compton Garden Club.

Class Notes &Reunions


Roberta (Nordstrom) Lindquist and her husband, Ed, had a summer of celebrations, from their fabulous 50th anniversary party, to Roberta’s 75th

birthday celebration at Mt. Vernon, to a family vacation on Cape Cod. Roberta writes, “It was great fun to be together. God has blessed me with good health, for which I praise Him, through three cancer surgeries.” Ed had preached at eight interim churches—two of them on Martha’s Vineyard. And, they enjoyed traveling to these churches.

Nancy (Westmoreland) Sabean has been on the mission field in Costa Rica with her husband, Bob, for over 45 years. Nancy shares that a typical week includes leading a women’s Bible study, teaching courses on breastfeeding, and teaching courses on childbirth preparation.

Dottie Whitney will have completed almost 55 years of ministry at Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) at the end of this year. CEF reached almost 11 million children last year with the Gospel. Dottie shares, “Little did I know that after starting as a secretary in the Boston office God would lead me to Michigan with CEF and then to Missouri, working as Assistant to the President. I love what I’m doing and continue to work on a part-time basis. God is so good.”

Dave Wollman and his wife, Jan, have been busy! They toured Hawaii last March (during the Tsunami!), Glacier National Park in July, and Britain in September. Dave’s tenure as Academic Dean of the Center for Urban Theological Studies in Philadelphia (an affiliate program of Geneva College) will be ending this year. He is currently scheduled to teach a course on “The Changing Roles of the British Monarchs” for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Dave and Jan are both still active at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church where they lead the adult education class and GriefShare. Dave also serves on boards for the Pittsburgh Fellows Program and the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry in Pittsburgh. Dave writes, “The Lord continues to bless us with health despite my heart problems.”


Paul Murphy was featured in the Boston Herald’s column “Sallies’ Ringer Is Happy to Give Back” by Joe Fitzgerald ’62. Paul has been ringing bells for the Salvation Army for 15 years. As

a soldier, Paul experienced the Salvation Army’s hospitality at USO clubs, and later as a volunteer in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Every Christmas season, with top hat on head and bell in hand, Paul rings for the Salvation Army in Weymouth, Braintree, Cohasset, and Quincy.

1961John Beck generously donated his 1961 Boys Varsity Basketball Championship jacket to LCA at the 2011 Homecoming Banquet. The jacket was donated in memory of his 1961 Varsity Basketball

teammates Richard “Leep” Harpell and Gerry Smith.

“It’s been such a blessing to keep in touch throughout the years.” —Betty (Joy ’50) Fagerstrom

“I love what I’m doing.”—Dottie Whitney ’54

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(L–R) Bob Roney (husband of Alumna Susan Roney), Susan (Peterson) Roney, Naome Fearing, Dick Kirk, Starr (Werenko) Watson, and Elizabeth (Fleming) Methe. Not pictured but in attendance: Dave Barram, John Beck, Ward DeHaro, Susan Garvey, and Doug McNeilly.

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1962Reunion Reminder: Class of 1962Your milestone Reunion is this year! Classmate Mary (Groh) Skaggs has begun planning the 50th

Reunion for early fall. Please contact Mary at [email protected] for more information.

Pamela Cole shared with us that her dear father, Claude Cole, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2012. Classmates may remember her parents, Claude and Forestine, as being very involved in LCA life—attending every event and providing transportation to basketball games and concerts.

1964Claudia (Cole) Souther recently stopped by LCA for a visit. She was in town for the funeral and memorial services for her father, Claude Cole. While at LCA, Claudia had the opportunity to reconnect with former classmate and current LCA chemistry teacher Jake Hoffman.



1975Graf Hilgenhurst testified before a Tennessee Senate Subcommittee this past April, regarding pending legislation on interventional pain management in Tennessee. Dr. Hilgenhurst is President of the Tennessee Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Hilgenhurst’s practice, Precision Pain Care, is located in Smyrna, TN, outside of Nashville.


1979After a successful career as a landscape architect, Scott Andrew Anderson joined the Army following 9/11. He received his training at Fort Knox in Kentucky. He was then transferred to Fort Sheldon in Mississippi. Through hard work and his heartfelt commitment to his country, Scott rose to the rank of Major in the United States Army. In 2009, Scott was promoted to Lt. Colonel at a ceremony with his daughter and parents in attendance, held at Fort Sheldon. Scott believes that “the education and religious philosophy” he received while at LCA “greatly contributed to his accomplishments.”

Chesapeake, VA-based Andy Wiggin sends greetings to his friends from LCA. “I only went to LCA for 8th grade,” he says, “but those classmates were very special people.” To reconnect with Andrew, just send an email to him at [email protected].

1981Shelly Leighton Clark announces the release of her new CD entitled HIM. The CD is a collection of hymns arranged by Shelly with a unique gospel/jazz/classical style. Most arrangements are “raw a cappella” for solo voice only, offering a fresh sound to popular hymns. From the spirited “No, Not One” to the reflective “No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus,” each song creates an atmosphere of praise and adoration. Available online at CD Baby, iTunes (through CD Baby), CDDB, and Allmusic. Shelly’s website is http://cdbaby.com/cd/shellyleightonclark.



John Roberts is retiring from Active Duty in the United States Navy after 20 years of service to our country. He is ranked as Fire Controlman First Class (Surface Warfare Specialist/Master Training Specialist). John is looking forward to retirement, and writes, “I am sure there is plenty more in store for me.”

Standing from left to right: Jennifer Kinsman, Lisa (Cianciolo) Lekas, Jonathan Lee, Chris Larson, Craig Stafford, Rand Weyler, Mark Hume, Elizabeth Hall. Kneeling from left to right: Jessica (Jennings) Schaad, Jackie VanderBrug, Patricia (Dean) O’Connell, Dawn Larson, Rebecca Griecci-Niven, Michelle Maffucci, and Lisa (Hadzekyriakides) Lancellotta.

(L–R) Raymond Jones, Donna Taylor Matlock, Sharon Worthing Vaino (wife of Alumnus Jaan Vaino), Jaan Vaino, David Pearson, and Daniel Olinger. Kevin Weeks also attended, but does not appear in this photo.

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2000Ryan Flynn and his wife, Kristen, are still happily living in New Hampshire. Ryan is enjoying his new job as Marketing Manager at AccuBoost, a company that is developing a new radiation therapy technique for breast cancer treatment. Ryan came back to his alma mater to teach two Interim classes this past March—Art History and Graphic Design.

2001Jennifer (Fitzgerald) LaFountain and Philip LaFountain welcomed their daughter, Isabelle Lyn LaFountain, into the world on April 8, 2011!

Andrew May is currently living and working in South Africa with his wife, Anne (Haig) May. As he blogs at amayx2.blogspot.com, “After setting off to South Africa for ‘one year’ of post-graduate study, we are now volunteering full-time at the Andrew Murray Centre. We are excited to share the joys and challenges of our ministry with you.” Andrew is the Director of Prison Ministry, overseeing a team of over 30 volunteers in 11 correctional centers; Anne is the Operations Manager, handling everything from accounting systems to community dinners. In a letter sent earlier this year, Andrew wrote, “I am continually thrust into cross-cultural ministry that confounds my experience and capability. Good thing Jesus is already there.”

2002Reunion Reminder: Class of 2002Your milestone 10th Reunion is this year! If you’d like to help coordinate a planning committee for your class, please contact LCA representative Cynthia Nelson at 781.862.7850 x149, or email her at [email protected]..

Nicholas and Deborah (Gabrielse) Cioffi wel-comed their son, Josiah Nicholas Cioffi, into the world on June 23, 2011. About their new bundle of joy, they write “Josiah is a champion with a full head of hair, as healthy

“After setting off to South Africa for ‘one year’ of post-graduate study, we are now

volunteering full-time.” —Andrew ’01 and Anne (Haig ’01) May

and handsome as his dad, and maybe even more so. Thank you for all of your support and prayers.” Deborah served this fall as LCA’s Varsity Field Hockey Coach and has been a member of LCA’s Meadow Breeze Summer Camp staff.

Avery Griffin is happy to announce that he and Shelley Dexter, an aspir-ing opera singer, were married in New York City. They will reside in New York City where they will pursue their personal and profes-

sional dreams as musicians and life partners. Avery continues to thrive as a professional classical vocal-ist. He spent the summer performing in the Carmel Bach Festival in California and at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art with Room Full of Teeth, a modern classical group that fuses vocal forms from all over the world into new classical music (they are also producing a CD this winter).

In addition to performing with the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys several times a week, Avery is busy with many projects and performance groups in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Recent performances include Adrian Utley and Will Gregory’s new score to the silent film Joan of Arc in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall with the White Light Festival; with Toby Twining in the Vital Fox Festival; original works of Ezra Sims with the Boston-based microtonal ensemble NotaRiotous and Ensemble2e2m in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. Avery’s work as a composer is also being recognized as the Hartford Opera Company performs his opera, A Game of Chess. In 2012, he will perform in Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Austria.

Molly Joseph was thrilled to be able to participate in the historic Bruins Rolling Rally Parade on June 18, 2011. “Getting to meet many of the players and getting to briefly touch the Stanley Cup was amazing,” she shares.

2003Laura Halsey was married to Joey Picard on May 14, 2011, at Christ Church in Cambridge, MA. Laura’s sister, Sarah (Halsey ’00) Chatigny, was matron of honor and organized a

fantastic reception at The Charles Hotel, were she is Catering Sales Manager. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Macchia officiated at the ceremony, joining other LCA alumni, parents, and friends celebrating the marriage. In attendance were: Lauren Clark, Betty and Artie Clark, Cindy Johnson, Nate Macchia, Ruth Macchia, Rosemarie and James Manganello ’62, David Schultz, Mary and Shen Shey, and Carol and Tim Slighter. Laura and Joey honeymooned in Paris and Spain and are presently living and working in Boston. The couple met at Wake Forest University, where they both received degrees.



1988Karen (Beers) Augusta and her husband live in MA and have six children. She sends her greetings to the Class of ’88. She would love to hear from old friends: you can email her at [email protected].

1989Christine A. Kennedy received the 2011 “Teacherof the Year” award for the Hosmer School in Watertown, MA. The accompanying photo shows Christine receiving this impressive honor from a former student.

1991Keri (Claiborne) Boyle is a nationally ranked, All-American (top 5% in the U.S.A.) triathlete. She qualified for both the 2011 and 2012 USA Triathlon National Championship and had a top finish at Ironman Arizona!


1995Karen (Shaw) Lepine and Keith Lepine were married in South Ber-wick, ME, on April 17, 2010. Erica (Johnson) McConologue celebrat-ed with them at their wedding. The Lepines live in Nashua, NH.

1996James Bennett is currently serving as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer (1LT) in Kuwait. He is also finishing his third degree (M.S.) at Michigan State University.

(L–R ): Areg Esserian and Jason Apicella.

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Editor’s Note: The Wheatley name is a familiar one to the LCA family. All five of the Wheatley “kids” graduat-ed from or are attending LCA, and both Dad and Mom, aka Ted and Lynda, have volunteered in numerous roles over the years. Here, Lynda provides an update on the whereabouts of the Wheatleys near and far. . . .

Peter ’14 (known affectionately as ‘Pete Wheat’) recently won the honor of being the tallest Wheatley—and he’s 16! Peter, now 6'2", is keeping us (Lynda and Ted) young as we continue to enjoy watching LCA Soccer and Lacrosse games from the sidelines. The Boys Varsity Soccer Team made it to the semifinals of the EIL playoffs this year. Go LCA Lions!

Robbie ’11 (‘Rob Dog’) joined the Honor’s College at Messiah College this past September. Rob’s first-semester highlight was playing against

older brother Sam, who is a senior, in the flag football championship! Rob thoroughly controlled his freshman team position as offensive and defensive lineman, against the formidable senior team quarterback Sam. The grueling champion-ship ended with one winning the prestigious flag football champion T-shirt. Come visit us to see who wears the treasure!

Sam ’08 (‘Saaaaam’) will graduate from Messiah College in May 2012 with an economics degree. Last summer Sam participated in the International Business Institute (IBI) summer semester overseas. Forty students and five professors traveled through parts of Europe, India, and China for three months. Sam said of IBI, “It was an excellent experience to help prepare me for work in economic develop-ment. I hope to be one of the people who impact the change of global poverty.”

Carolyn ’06 (‘Care Bear’) graduated in 2010 from the Honor’s College at Messiah College and now lives in Philadelphia. She is working in sales for Hydros Bottle, the first everyday filtering water bottle company. Carolyn is also in the Philadelphia Dodgeball Championship for the second year. She proudly wears the first year Champion’s T-shirt for her brothers to covet.

Frank (‘Frankie’) ’04, a Boston University graduate, was recently promoted to the rank of Army Captain serving at Fort Stewart, GA. Frank always finds a way to connect people, costumes, fun, and work. He was really glad to learn his LCA friend and classmate Tim Tocci ’04 was attending graduate school in Savannah at SCAD, so they are now roommates! We are so grateful Frank remains stateside with his Army post.

Ted (‘Dad’) is Executive Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle Commercial Real Estate Company. He continues to perfect his winter passion for building his skating rink in our backyard. He is now in his 12th

year! Ted also serves as an LCA Trustee.

Lynda (‘Mom’) completes the roster as homemaker and LCA volunteer. Being a member of the LCA community enables Lynda to serve the needs of friends and family.

Always, we remain grateful for the Christian education our family receives from all the members of the LCA community. The LCA education is timeless as we know God knits His people together for eternity and not just for the present.

All in the Family—the Wheatleys and LCA

Stephanie (Kon)Petrides and her husband, Alexandros, welcomed Nicholas “Niko” Petrides into the world on April 24, 2011. He was 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Matthew Steele and Stephanie Chin were married on January 8, 2011, at Park Street Church in Boston. The reception was held in Chinatown. Matthew and Stephanie met as undergraduates at MIT. Matthew now works for Google in Cambridge, MA, and Stephanie is a grad student at MIT in mechanical engineering. They live in Quincy and worship at Boston Chinese Evangelical Church in Chinatown.

2005Jen (Himottu) Flanders writes, “Keith and I met freshman year in college at WPI and he proposed shortly after we both graduated from graduate school. We currently live right outside Washington,

D.C. (in Maryland) working as a structural engineer (myself) and fire protection engineer (Keith). We married at the Mansion on Turner Hill in Ipswich. My maid of honor was my best friend from LCA, Elizabeth DiRusso. Also in attendance were Amanda Cayton, Mike Kennedy, Geoff Matheson, Roberta Giardi-Souloff ’06and Dave Souloff ’06, and Kristin DiRusso ’09. Overall it was a great day with some great friends!”

2006Janae Detwiler just completed a one-year term of service through the Mennonite Central Committee in Bethlehem, Palestine. She is preparing for a second term of service through the Mennonite Voluntary Service with Partnership for the Homeless in New York City.



2004Scott Martinellihad the privilege of speaking at the IEEE Aerospace Conference in Big Sky, MT. At the conference

he met current LCA students Travis Robinson ’13 and Matt Biron ’12, and reconnected with math faculty member and academic technology coordinator Jim Feenstra. (The students and Mr. Feenstra were also presenting as the 2011 winners of the MIT/NASA Zero Robotics International Space Station Competition.) About reuniting with friends of LCA, Scott writes it was “a blessing for me. It was also very cool to see the quality of work and students that are continuing to come from LCA. The more I meet others, the more I realize the benefits that I received from the environment of Lexington Christian Academy and the education —academically, socially, and spiritually.”

Evelyn (McInnes) McCulloch and her husband are thrilled to report that they will be moving to Beijing, China, in July! She will be teaching third grade at the International School of Beijing and David will be learning Mandarin. Evelyn shares, “It has always been a dream to move to China!”

“It was very cool to see the quality of work and students that are continuing to come

from LCA.”—Scott Martinelli ’04

“It has always been a dream to move to China.”—Evelyn (McInnes ’04) McCulloch

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“We’re on Our Way to LCA!”LCA welcomes your new bundle of joy! We would love to send your newborn an LCA bib as a welcome from all of us here at LCA! When you get a spare moment, be sure to update the Alumni Relations Office with your child’s name and date of birth. Then we’ll be sure to send you an LCA bib. We’d also love to post a photo in the Academy Lantern of your new addition wearing his or her LCA bib. Send photos to [email protected].

Beckett MacdonaldSon of Andy (Theatre Director and Arts Division Head) and Lori (English Teacher) Macdonald

Evangelyn ProctorDaughter of Clay (Former Faculty) and Larissa Proctor

Josiah CioffiSon of Nicholas ’02 and Deborah Cioffi ’02 (Coach); and Grandson of Ellen Gabrielse (English Teacher)

Kaitlyn DonaldsonDaughter of Brian (Director of Business and Finance) and Jean Donaldson

Nicholas PetridesSon of Stephanie (Kon ’04) and Alexandros Petrides

Madeleine Sandra Nord, Daughter of Brooke (Meserole) Nord (Former Staff); and Granddaughterof the Rev. Dr. Gregg Meserole (Former Chaplain and Director of Student Life)

Courtney (Johnson) Hughes married Jeffrey Hughes on August 6, 2011, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Dominican Republic. Courtney works for

Hilton Hotels Worldwide and Jeffrey is in his third year at Suffolk Law School. He currently works in the Labor Relations Department for the City of Boston. The couple lives in Boston.

Ben Padilla is currently in his second year of a two-year master’s of science program in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. Ben’s thesis focuses on the movements and population dynamics of birds living in remnant forest patches in an urbanizing landscape. In his spare time he competes with The Ohio State University’s cycling team in both road and mountain bike events. He anticipates graduating in June 2012.


2010Garrett Dean recently stopped by LCA for a visit. Garrett is currently a sophomore English major at the United States Air Force Academy.

The Class of 2006 Reunion attendees (from left): Natasha Utter, Hannah Nelson, David Gallagher, Jessica Dolan, Nicole (Lucey) Pearson, Michael Carucci, Courtney (Johnson) Hughes, Fred DiStefano, Shayna (Redfearn) Wilson.

2011Karolline Braga was nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security. While there, Karolline had the opportunity to visit diplomatic, military, and intelligence institutions. She also attended various Current Issue Seminars, headed up by a leader in the field of national security. The Forum is an “intense and stimulating exploration of the field of government service for high school students … introducing students to challenging careers in defense, intelligence, the diplomatic corps, and more.”

Lydia Brown was awarded a Certificate of Excellenceby the judges in the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Recipients of this award participate in volunteer activities that have been judged to be in the top 10 percent of the state. Lydia was also interviewed by PBS for her advocacy work on behalf of the Autistic community. Additionally, Lydia wrote “Asperger’s Doesn’t Create Miscreant,” an op-ed that was published in the Boston Herald.

Carter DesRochers, a freshman at Wheaton College (IL), visited LCA’s campus over Thanksgiving break. He was happily reunited with friends and faculty and staff, and relived a little of “the glory days.” A political science major, Carter says, “LCA strongly prepared me for the demands of reading and writing in a highly competitive college environment. . . . It’s good to be back here for this holiday week.” This year, Carter traded a daily commute from New Hampshire to LCA for a walk across campus to his classes. “It was worth it,” he says with a big smile.

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During one of our rollicking conversations, Ken McCowan, by then long retired from a19-year career as a teacher at Lexington Christian Academy, feigned horror when a segment of a sermon he delivered was quoted to him:

“Elijah was a man of passions, passionate in his prayer, passionate in his preaching, passionate in his righteous indignation. . . .”

“Oh, my goodness,” he groaned. “Did I say all that? Well, if you’re going to pay such close attention I guess I’d better be careful.”

That line came to mind when Ken died last year, not because of the light it shed on his humor, but rather because of the certainty he had nothing at all to worry about. The closer you looked, the more you realized he didn’t just preach the Word; he personified it, too.

Raymond Berry, former Coach of the New England Patriots, often pointed out, “Heat not only builds character; it reveals character.”

The character of Ken McCowan was never more clearly revealed than during his passage through the deepest valleys of his life.

A year after leaving LCA in 1987, he buried his beloved Louise, to whom he’d been married 41 years. At her funeral, though his voice was cracking, Ken steadfastly invoked the Apostle Paul’s admonition to “rejoice in all things,” including his assurance he would be rejoined with her in the presence of the Lord.

“I doubt I will ever get over the loss of Louise,” he wrote six months later in a Christmas letter. “But God has been good to me, and for His comforting and healing hand I am most grateful.”

He would be staggered by two more losses seven months later.

His daughter Ruth ’72 was bringing her three children to visit him in Maine when their plane crashed in Sioux City, Iowa. After getting the two younger ones moving in the right direction to safety, she went back to her son John who was stuck in his seat with the roof of the plane caved in around him. Ruth stayed with her son as the smoke and fire rolled through and overcame them both.

At an overflowing funeral in Bloomfield, New Mexico, Ken made his way to the pulpit and softly identified himself.

“I am Ruth’s father and John’s grandfather,” he said. “If you will bear with me, I would like to say something. I lost my wife 15 months ago; it was a blessing she did not have to see this. People have said, ‘You’ve had a lot to endure,’ with the implication, ‘God hasn’t been very good to you,’ as if to berate Him.”

“Well, I have some basic philosophies in my life and one of them is this: Whatever God does is right and good! He makes no mistakes, and He made no mistakes this week either.

“Now I want to give you a message from heaven, from Ruth and John. In the Book of Hebrews we’re told that Abel, being dead, yet spoke. Well, Ruth and John still speak to us, too, and they have something to say to you this morning: ‘We believed in Jesus Christ and we are now in His presence; it’s real!’”

To those of us who loved this remarkable man, it was a joy to picture the family reunion Ken must have had, and to imagine the conversations he’s probably still having with those he longed to meet: Stephen, Peter, Daniel, and of course the Lord Himself.

But though he be dead, there is one last thing he would want to say to all of us reading this now: Please be assured, it’s real indeed.

In Memoriam

In Remembrance of Ken McCowanby Joe Fitzgerald ’62

Joe Fitzgerald ’62 is a longtime columnist for the Boston Herald and a former sports writer for the Herald, one of the oldest newspapers in America. Joe remembers with fondness and gratitude the mentorship and education he received at Christian High School, as Lexington Christian Academy was formerly named.

Ken McCowan arriving to teach at LCA.

Ken and Louise McCowan

Supporting Spiritual Life at LCAThe Kenneth A. McCowan Christian Emphasis Endowment Fund was established in honor of Mr. Kenneth McCowan. Ken faithfully served Christian High School/Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) for many years, teaching Bible, world history, and U.S. history. The Kenneth A. McCowan Christian Emphasis Endowment Fund was created to endow LCA’s Spiritual Emphasis Week and Chapel program. It is also used to support faculty and staff activities that foster spiritual renewal and refreshment.

Cultivation of the spiritual life is integral to Lexington Christian Academy. Chief among LCA’s list of Core Values is “Glorifying God.” Ken McCowan lived out this value, putting his faith into practice by serving and encouraging others daily. His legacy of a life devoted to Christ will live on at Lexington Christian Academy.

If you would like support spiritual growth in LCA students, faculty, and staff by contributing to The Kenneth A. McCowan Christian Emphasis Endowment Fund, please address your gift to the Development Office, Lexington Christian Academy, 48 Bartlett Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420, indicating “McCowan Fund.”

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Claude was known for his sense of humor and for spending quality time with the children of his family and church. He was especially interested in the relationship between those of the Christian and Jewish faiths.

Michel T. DoreauBeloved LCA Board of Trustees member, Michel (Mike) T. Doreau of Burling-ton, MA, formerly of Carlisle, MA, died peacefully on Sep-tember 11, 2011,

following a long illness. He was 67. In his final 36 hours of life, Mike enjoyed a living memo-rial while engaging with over 50 friends and family members who visited him from as far away as Canada, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. He is remembered as a sweet, caring husband and gracious father.

Mike was born in Paris, France, on August 18, 1944, to the late Bernard and Clara (Colford) Doreau. Mike and his mother moved to the United States in 1947. Through his father’s influence, Mike gained his love for French cuisine, fine wine, and chocolate.

Mike grew up in New York City and graduated from Milton Academy in Milton, MA. He earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, and went on to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he completed his master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 1976.

On October 20, 1973, Mike married Kathleen (Limegrover). They moved north for employ-ment and lived in Maynard before settling in Carlisle, MA, in 1980. Mike worked as an elec-trical engineer at Digital in Maynard. He made important contributions to advances in com-puter chip design. After his retirement in 2007, he and his wife moved to Burlington, MA.

Mike enjoyed summers in Newport, RI, where he was a longtime member of the Spouting Rock Beach Association. He also enjoyed puns, mathematical puzzles, and traveling, especially on cruises.

He was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Concord, MA, and served on the Board of Trustees at Lexington Christian Academy starting in 1978. Friends and family remember Mike for his strong faith in God and considered him a role model who exemplified generosity, kindness, and humility.

husband, Harold, tenderly cared for her and it was a privilege to behold. Betty Anne passed into the presence of Jesus on June 16, 2011. Thank you, Father, for this precious saint and for the influence she has had on my life as well as many others. Her legacy will live on.

Claude Albert Cole Claude Albert Cole, 94, of Lexington, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2012. Claude was predeceased by his wife, Forestine P. Cole. Claude was the father of LCA alumni Pamela J. Cole ’62, of New Bedford, MA; Claudia (Cole ’64) Souther and her husband, Marvin, of Chesapeake, VA; and Lois (Cole ’x68) Bartee of Lexington. Claude is also sur-vived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchil-dren, and many nieces and nephews.

Claude and Forestine were deeply committed to Christian education throughout their lives. They were active parents at Christian High School, at-tending every event and providing transportation when the school was located on Garden Street in Cambridge. They continued to be active even after the school moved to Lexington.

Claude spent two decades working at the Boston Branch of Abbott Laboratories. Then, together with Forestine, he operated Anderson Transfer Co., Inc., a specialty delivery service for health care products. After reaching retirement age, he worked at the University of New England in Biddeford, ME.

A deep faith characterized his life. Claude and Forestine were one of the five couples who founded Grace Chapel in Lexington, where they maintained membership throughout their lives. While living in Biddeford, they were active participants of the United Baptist Church of Saco. Together they volunteered with Pioneer Clubs and served as host parents for interna-tional students of many different faiths studying at Harvard, MIT, and Boston University.


In Memoriam

Betty Anne (Hewitt '56) Bantz A Tribute by Pat Cole '56Our 45th Reunion in 2001 was a high water mark for me because of getting to renew friendships made many years ago. I had not seen most of my

classmates since we graduated in 1956. Prob-ably the most exciting thing was to see how we had changed and grown in the Lord. The most striking example to me was the life of Betty Anne Bantz. I did not know her well in high school. She lived in another part of the Boston area and traveled on a different subway to get to school. And being a shy, quiet girl, she led a very unassuming life. Betty Anne’s description of herself: “I was painfully shy, socially inept, and backward.” The gal I met in 2001 was en-tirely different. In 1966, the Lord transformed her into an energetic, fun-loving, people-person who knew no bounds when it came to reaching out to others in genuine love and concern. Her faith bubbled over and affected all those with whom she came in contact.

During that reunion and subsequent correspondences, I learned of her gift as an artist. She was a singer, composer, and guitar player whose deep, unwavering Christian faith in all aspects of her life touched the hearts of many. She worked as an editor, helping other authors produce their best work. She wrote a number of novels, four of which were published. You will want to find these and read them, especially if you were a CHS student in the 1950s. The names and events will strike a familiar chord even though the story is fictional. The series is called Secrets of the Heart. Betty Anne also custom-designed houses, and specialized in black-and-white renderings of homes/buildings. We were privileged to have her designs of Christian High’s Garden Street (Cambridge) entrance and lantern.

Betty Anne married the love of her life, Harold Bantz, on June 21, 1961, after attending Aurora College. They raised five children, Deanna, Darren, Dean, Dorianne, and Don, and were blessed with 15 grandchildren.

For the past several years, my dear friend and prayer partner fought a valiant fight with cancer. Chemo and radiation soon became too difficult and the cancer began to have the upper hand. We were able to visit them for three days in December 2010, and were blessed beyond words at the gracious hospitality even in the midst of pain and suffering. Her faithful Betty Anne (Hewitt ’56) Bantz’ illustration of the entrance of

Christian High School on Garden Street in Cambridge, MA.

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Stephen Tavilla Former Board member and alumni parent and grandparent Stephen (“Steve”) Tavilla, 87, of Bedford, MA, died peacefully January 1, 2012, in his home, surrounded by family.

He is survived by Claire, his wife of 64 years; son Paul Tavilla and his wife, Ann, of San Antonio, TX; daughter Stephanie ’68 and her husband, Joseph Calareso, of Coral Springs, FL; daughter Linda (Tavilla ’73), and her husband, Kirk Ware ’72, of Westford, MA; and daughter Cynthia of Lowell, MA; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren—the newest born January 5, 2012 to Steve’s granddaughter, Angelina Cala-reso Weyler, a Bible teacher at LCA, and named Sydney Tate, in honor of her great grandfather’s initials “S. T.”

Steve Tavilla was born in 1924, the oldest son and second of 10 children in a family founded on the strength and hard work of parents who emigrated from Italy. Self-described as “the lit-tle kid from Cambridge who didn’t go to high school,” Steve at a young age began getting up at 3:00 a.m. to work at his family’s wholesale produce business. Steve and his six brothers eventually built the P. Tavilla Company into one of the largest wholesale produce distribu-tors in New England.

Other related businesses he and his brothers owned included produce sales companies in California, a potato farm in Maine, a trucking firm, a retail produce business, and a tomato farm and packing operation in Florida. Given his broad experience in all phases of the pro-duce business, Steve was invited by President Reagan to serve on Presidential Task Forces to several South and Central American nations.

Known as the “Pied Piper of Faneuil Hall,” Steve orchestrated the move of all of the wholesale produce dealers from that historic location to the newly constructed New England Produce Center in Chelsea to allow its rede-velopment into the vibrant retail center that is the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace today. This experience led Steve to his second career in real estate, including the purchase of wholesale produce centers for the cities of Miami, FL, and Houston, TX, the development of a multi-use office park in Acton, MA, and a 1,000-unit golf course community in Naples, FL, known as the Strand. Steve also served for many years on the boards of City Bank and U. S. Trust of Boston.


In Memoriam

“Mike Doreau was a gem, a sweet and gentle man of strong faith who will be dearly missed on our Board,” says Jim Bolton ’72, Chairman of the LCA Board of Trustees. “Mike loved Lexington Christian Academy and served faithfully and well for many years. He made all Board-related events that he could, with his dear wife, Kathy, at his side. He always had a smile and kind word for all who crossed his path.”

Mike is predeceased by his stepmother, Dixie (Reynolds) Doreau, and his cousin Frederic de Sibert. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; devoted sons, Philip ’98 and his wife, Heidi (Ray), of Burlington; and Edward ’00 and his wife, Rebekah (Good), of Chattanooga, TN; and grandsons, Emmet and Simon Doreau, of Burlington.

“Mike had a deep love for LCA that extended from a time prior to his own two sons attending our Academy and beyond their graduation from our Academy,” states Head of School Mark Davis. “Mike’s active role on our Board, which included involvement in building projects, admissions, and academics, brought him great joy as he saw the fruits of his labors extend to the students at our school. His joyful spirit and kindly manner will not be forgotten.”

A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Grace Chapel in Lexington. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Christian Academy, Memorial Gifts, 48 Bartlett Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420.

Janice R. (Mullen ’57) MallettJanice Ruth (Mullen) Mallett, 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie Mullen of Quincy, MA.

Janice graduated from Christian High School (now Lexington Christian Academy) in 1957, and attended New England Conservatory of Music. She dedicated many years as a child advocate for the Federation for Children with Special Needs and retired from Massachusetts General Hospital, where she worked as an ad-ministrative assistant. She enjoyed spending time with friends, music, nature, and reading books.

She was the loving mother of Joseph Mallett of Plymouth, MA, Thomas Mallett of Plymouth, MA, Jennifer Banti of Marshfield, MA, and George Mallett of Marshfield, MA; sister of the late Erma Fenton of Jacksonville, FL, and Joseph Mullen of Rotunda West, FL; and beloved grandmother of Eric, Luke, and Erica.

Marthe E. (Gugger ’52) Thornhill Marthe Thornhill, 76, of Riverside, RI, died peacefully on December 28, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Ralph Thornhill and the late Dr. Laurence Doyle. She was born in Boston to the late Edward L. and Anita L. (Grepin) Gugger.

Following her graduation from Christian High School (now Lexington Christian Academy) in 1952, Marthe studied at Barrington Col-lege and graduated in 1956. She was an active volunteer teacher at South Swansea Baptist Church and was a nursery school teacher at the Barrington Early Childhood Center for 18 years before retiring in 2004.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Carol J. Siino of Bristol, RI; a son, Bradford M. Doyle of Barrington, RI; a brother, Edward Gugger of Wilmington, MA; two stepsons, Ralph W. Thornhill of Pawtucket, RI, and Daniel Thornhill of Acushnet, MA; two stepdaughters, Cindy Blount of Barrington, RI, and Sheryl Beresford of Haymarket, VA; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Stephen E. Doyle and stepmother of the late Mark S. Thornhill.

Faith (Dodge ’50) WheelerFaith D. Wheeler, 78, of Randolph, MA, passed away at home on January 4, 2011, after a brief illness. She was born December 27, 1932, in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Sherwood O. and Edna M. (Hesse) Dodge. Faith was a 1950 graduate of Boston Chris-tian High School, (now Lexington Christian Academy) was originally named, and attended Taylor University.

Faith was a member of Faith Bible Chapel in Randolph, where she led the ladies’ Bible study, mentored many, and was a Sunday school teacher. She served as past president of the PTA at the Gail N. Chapman Elementary School in Randolph for four years.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, David A. Wheeler; two sons, David S. Wheeler and his wife, Ana, of Tallahassee, FL, and John M. Wheeler and his wife, Cathy, of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Celeste W. Archer and her husband, Gary, of Randolph, and Dulcie A. Marler and her husband, Kish, of Las Vegas, NV; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, the Rev. Paul S. Dodge of New Holland, PA; and two sisters, Mildred Lowe of Bradenton, FL, and Betsey Powell of Farmer-sville, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.

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Alumni inAction

Like Father, Like Son: Coaches Patrie

parents that their kids were around good people. They wanted teachers and friends who instruct and influence positively—who encourage my faith and not detract from it. I could look to my teachers and coaches and say, these are the kind of people I want to be like.”

Ryan says the skills he learned at LCA—to think critically, organize his thoughts, and write well—especially prepared him for Liberty University, where he majored in government/pre-law and minored in business administration. In between classes he captained men’s lacrosse and enjoyed intramural soccer and basketball. During the fall semester of his junior year Ryan traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to teach at a school and coach soccer—experiences he says greatly impacted the work he does now with LCA’s international students. “Sports have no boundaries in terms of nation or culture, and humanity is the same wherever you go. We can celebrate cultural differences amidst shared interests. Also, the trip gave me greater appreciation for the global church. For a kid growing up in suburban Boston this was a life-changing experience for me.”

Full TimeRyan first heard about the job opening in LCA’s Office of Admission one summer when he was working at LCA’s Meadow Breeze Day Camp. Then-Director of Admission Cindy Torjesen asked him to help out at an Open House as an alumnus. “I got to talk about LCA,” Ryan says with enthusiasm, “and that was fun.” He promptly applied and interviewed for the position and joined the Admissions team later that summer. Like his father, he takes his roles seriously. “It’s a joy to meet new people, and a privilege to walk with them through the process,” Ryan says about his work in Admissions. “It’s gratifying to see how excited the students are once they receive their acceptance letter and feel like they’ve arrived and are a part of something.”

“Coaching at LCA has been special because we’re working with a group of student-athletes who have such bright minds and are just great kids,” Ryan shares. “They care about each other and they care about the world around them. They want to compete and want to do well. And, the nice thing in a Christian community is that they see how what they do on the athletic field is an act of worship to God. If that’s their mindset going into it, their effort is better and their focus is better. Our success was directly correlated to the fact that our team really cared about each other. They improved as players and as people. We became a family.”

Like a father and a son, and like a world of shared experiences and lasting connection.

Early sidelines—Coach Bob Patrie with his young son Ryan.

The son, Ryan Patrie ’03, started playing soccer when he was five, and before too long, his three younger brothers were following him to the field. The father, Bob Patrie, started coaching soccer when his son began elementary school. The father had been a Malden High School Hall of Famer, League All-Star, and MVP Goalkeeper. The son had been LCA Captain for Soccer and Lacrosse, League All-Star, MVP Defender,and Class President and Prefect. The father is a firefighter and EMT for the Town of Wilmington—and was this year’s LCA Girls

Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach. The son is Admissions Associate at LCA and Resident Assistant for our Boarding Program—and LCA Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach for the last three seasons. Great team, that father and son. . . .

Kick OffBob Patrie says, “My wife, Sherri, and I were passionate from the beginning about finding a great Christ-centered education for our four boys. I am so happy with the way our boys have been nurtured at LCA—and they’re all so different. LCA steps back and looks at each child’s skill and abilities and encourages them in that direction. There is a lot of grace to grow. Our family without a doubt has been blessed and challenged here.” (Ryan’s brother Kyle attended Shawsheen Tech and has served as an LCA Meadow Breeze Camp Counselor; Justin ’07 also has worked at Meadow Breeze; and Timothy graduated in 2010.)

Bob and Sherri have served many years as Parent Representatives and appreciate the way LCA parents support each other and work to build community. But last fall offered a new opportunity. “As soon as there was an opening on the Varsity coaching staff I knew my dad would be my first option,” the younger Coach Patrie says with a grin. “I have such respect for him as my father and as a coach. He understands that the heat of competition can bring the best and worst out of people. He doesn’t compartmentalize his faith—God is in everything he does. He shows such grace. And how many people get to say every day, ‘I’m going to the soccer field to coach with my Dad’? He would often come straight to LCA after his shift and he’s used his vacation time to be here. It shows how much he loves coaching and the game of soccer to be willing to do that sort of thing.” And how much he loves his son.

“It’s a privilege to be here and coach with Ryan for this first time,” Bob says. “Needless to say, it’s been great. He’s easy to work with, he knows what he wants to do, and he’s highly organized. He will turn and ask us, ‘What do you think?’ Everything flows and harmonizes well. Coaching is quite a responsibility, and we recognize that. Parents are entrusting us with their children, their students, their players. There are lessons learned here that can’t be learned in the classroom, and that outweighs the athletic aspect of it because they’re going to take that into their future.”

Half Time“Christian education was of utmost importance to my parents,” Ryan recalls. “Their goal was to put us in good environments where we’d grow academically and in our faith. There’s a financial cost that comes with that but they saw the value of it. They looked at LCA and a couple of other college preparatory schools, but their dream was for us to be in the school that was right for us. It was so important to my

The Patrie Coaches return to the field this spring, with Ryan as Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Bob as Public Address Announcer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Ware Field, home of the LCA Lions. . . .”

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Darcy Dwyer ’07 Fulbright ScholarHigh electricity demands during hot summers in Kuwait have resulted in dangerous blackouts. Arriving to the scalding scene is Darcy Dwyer ’07, a Fulbright Fellowship recipient, who plans to investigate the country’s residential building energy conservation codes. She will be evaluating current building regulations as well as optimizing American energy conservation codes for the Kuwaiti climate.

Darcy credits her LCA Senior Internship at her hometown’s conservation commission with getting her started on the path toward a career in sustainability and energy efficiency. “The opportunities and academic rigor that I experienced at Lexington Christian Academy could not have prepared me better for the engineering program at Smith College and subsequent Fulbright Scholarship,” she says. “My interactions with teachers, coaches, and peers laid the foundation for my lifelong goals.”

While at LCA, Darcy distinguished herself academically and received both the Outstanding Mathematics Achievement Award and the Presidential Academic Excellence Award in 2007. Darcy also participated in several academic clubs and sports teams; she was a Captain of the Field Hockey team during her senior year and was recognized for her superior dedication.

Darcy graduated from Smith College in 2011 as an engineering major and Middle Eastern studies minor. (Her sister, Emily ’09, is

currently a junior at Smith College.) Darcy was honored with the Ford Motor Company Prize for Sustainability; induction into Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi (scientific research honor society), and Tau Beta Kappa (Smith’s engineering honor society); and was named an American Collegiate Hockey Association Academic All-American.

Proficiency in Arabic has been important to Darcy, and she studied the language in Jordan during the summer of 2009 and spring semester of her junior year. For her senior capstone research project, Darcy worked with the Northampton DPW and Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission to analyze the feasibility of harnessing renewable energy resources on the city’s capped landfill.

“The opportunities and academic rigor that I experienced atLexington Christian Academy could not have prepared me better for the engineering

program at Smith College and subsequent Fulbright Scholarship.”

While an undergraduate, Darcy also conducted research on integrating human-machine-interfaces into vehicle prototypes for lane change assistance in Germany (funded by the National Science Foundation and Virginia Tech). She also spent 10 weeks in Italy, building the prototype for a hybrid vehicle with an international team of students through MIT’s Vehicle Design Summit.

The commendable depth and breadth of these experiences in someone just out of college reflect Darcy’s heart, mind, and motivation to make a difference for God’s world and the people He made in His image. “The Fulbright experience is an unique opportunity to bridge social, cultural, and religious differences,” Darcy says. “While living in Kuwait can be extremely frustrating at times, the history-making persistence of the people in this region has been a source of encouragement when faced with hurdles in my work. I’m excited to return to the classroom next year, as I pursue my master’s degree in mechanical engineering, and hope to continue on to a career in Middle Eastern energy conservation policies.”


2012 Winter/SpringCalendar of Events

Calendarof Events

March 19–23Interim

March 26Winter Athletic Awards

March 29LCA “Town Hall Meeting”

March 29–April 2Chamber Singers Tour

April 6HOLIDAY: Good Friday

April 12Conferences and Connections

April 14All-School Social

April 16HOLIDAY: Patriots’ Day

April 18Meadow Breeze Day Camp Open House

April 19Spring Concert

April 24National Honor Society Induction

April 26–27Cultivating Inquiry

May 2–4Senior Exams

May 3–5 Fiddler on the Roof

May 18ArtsFest

May 19Boys Lacrosse Alumni Game

May 24Middle School Awards Night

May 28 HOLIDAY: Memorial Day

May 29–June 1Senior Trip

June 3Senior Tea

June 5Spring Athletic Awards Night

June 7Class Day

Prom

June 9Commencement

June 25Meadow Breeze Day Camp begins

For more information about theseand other LCA events, visit lca.edu.

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