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Winter 2001-2002 I A News Magazine Published by Governor Dummer Academy young women were permitted to study at the school. Prior to 1901, however, women were educated at GDA. Above is a picture of the women from the class of 1901 and to the left are Mary Ellen 1899 and Sara Burns 1901, daughters of Mary Elizabeth Fergurson Burns who was one of the first women to attend the Academy, circa 1872. From The Archives W*wn\t 7 TheArchon Publishedsince 1884 Publisher JohnM. Doggett,Jr. Editor Maureen Twombly feat ures Photography BarryGately John Harvey DavidOxton 14 Coeducation Joseph Rabino Christie Rawlins-Jackson CherylTreworgy B)i Kristina Young '02 Graphic Design Christie Rawlins-Jackson 16 The First Generation DirectorofDevelopment PatriciaTobin Peterman P'01'03 Associate DirectorofDevelopment B)> Kathleen Livermore '79 P'04 Michael A. Moonves DirectorofAnnual Giving Michelle Kum Orvis DirectorofAlumni/ae andParent Relations One Jim Bride Perspective 1 Trustees ofGovernorDummer Academy DanielM. Morgan'67, P'97'02, President B)i Elizabeth Ruhl StephenG. Kasnet'62, P'95,VicePresident JamesL. Rudolph'68, P'05, Secretary JeffreyL.Gordon'69,Treasurer m WilliamL. Alfond'67 19 Breaking New Ground ChristopherC. Beebe '55 Adnenne Berry-Burton P'96'04 ToddA. Dagres'78 B;y Stephanie Hill '83 CliffordJ.Gillespie C.DavidGrayerP'OO RichardM.KelleherP'99'01 JosiahK.LillyIV'69, P'91'98 A KathleenL. Livermore'79,P'04 22 Strong Voice Rises JoshuaL. MinerIV'69, P'96'98 RBreiyannolHd.sNEo.yMeosul't76on,Jr. '56 An interview with Jacqueline Downing '98 WilliamF.O'Leary'73 MichaelR. PorterP'96'99'01 HaskellRhett'54 GeorgeS. ScharfeP'95'00 DollyM.ShalvoyP'02'04 departments C.ThomasTenney,Jr. '69 Alumni Trustees KaraMohebanMcLoy'88 StevenG. Shapiro'74 BruceC.Turner'83 2 letters to the editor ExOfficio JamesC. Deveney,Jr. '60 on campus President, Alumni/aeCouncil 3 Alumni/ae Council James C. Deveney,Jr. '60, President 13 headmaster's message Catherine D. Burgess '91, Vice President JoshuaC. Lappin'92, Secretary/Treasurer R.Jeffrey Bailly '80 24 alumni/ae in the news DeanaGiamette Boyages '88 John P. English '28, Life Member ElizabethTuthill Farrell '84 28 class notes PutnaWm P. Flint '37, GP'99 Life Member Peter Franklin '72 memoriam Anthony P. Fusco '85 69 in Joseph E. MacLeod '56 Daniel F. Nadeau '89 HowardJ.Navins '31, P'63'66, GP'93 Founder, Life Member Susan F. Pattison'77 Robert B. Snyder '62 on the cover Robert H. Studley,Jr. '86 Marc K. Tucker'68, P'01 William B. Whiting '59 PicturedarejustafewofthewomenGDApaystributetoinitsyear-long Ex OffTicio celebration,"TheYearofWomen"- The 1990Alumnaehockeyteam:coach Peter Butler, '62, Past President LyndaBromley, LeslieMiller'87,LyndsayRowan'87,AmyMack'87, Karen A. Schulte '83, Past President StephanieD'Orazio'85,Suzi Black'85, andMelanieD'Orazio'86;faculty Arthur H. Veasey III '68, Past President memberElizabethRuhl;facultymemberJanetAdams-Wallwithherson John S. Mercer '64, P'95 Past President PeterM. Sherin '59, Past President Christopher; EleanorEames,wifeofTedEames;CatherineBurgess'91 with Joshua L. MinerIV '69, P'96'98 Co-Chair, Trustee PeterBragdon;ZonoviaWright'00;andJaimie Pressman'99 DevelopmentCommittee TheArchon ispublished three timesa yearbyGovernorDummerAcademy, Byfield, Massachusetts01922. Telephone: (978) 465-1763. Letters The Archon is printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 10% post-consumer waste. It is printed with are welcome from alumni, alumnae, parents, andfriends sustainable resource vegetable-based soy inks in accordance with our commitment to the environment. Please oftheAcademyandare subject toeditingforreasonsof recycleagain. space availability. . L-nM] Letters Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Dear Editor Viewing the pictures ofThompson Bill McKibben's commencement speech Long, long ago in 1937 I was co-editor Auditorium's demise in the summer edition was exceptional. I can not imagine more ofthe Archon with much help from a facul- ofthe Archon left me with mixed emotions. appropriate words ofwisdom for graduates ty advisor. I have enjoyed reading it ever I am pleased to see Governor Dummer ofGovernor Dummer, or for that matter, since. I find it exciting to keep up on the Academy's commitment to the performing graduates ofsecondary schools and colleges Byfield scene and updated on many ofthe arts has continued since I graduated and anywhere in this country. alums I know. that the school's commitment is growing. Mr. McKibben, an environmental spe- I find the newspaper format (ofthe Part ofme, however, is sad to see the old cialist, spoke about the consequences of SummerArchon) was a giant step back from building go. Thompson was a focal point global warming, our emphasis on consum- the quality we have had for years. I also for many ofmy GDA memories. I spent a ing and the nature ofhappiness. I wonder find shaded backgrounds for the printing lot oftime there rehearsing and perform- how the graduates internalized a key con- very hard to read. ing, playing "Manteca" with the Big Wind, cept ofhis speech-"in a healthy communi- Headmaster Doggett summed it up for for instance, or "Phase Dance" in Slight ty you find real pleasures outside the realm the graduating class of2001, "that you will Breeze. I remember the many songs I ofconsumption, you find them in your go confidently into the world and display learned and played for Music Guild friends, in the closeness and human con- the same grace and dignity that has charac- Concerts, putting on the winter musicals, tact that truly ends up to be more satisfying terized your time at GDA." or playing "Purple Haze" with whoever was than getting and spending." I hope they around because it was the only sont every- pondered over his concluding thought Sincerely, body knew. It was in that building Buzz about happiness and what it really is. Put Flint '37 Crocker woke us all up at morning meeting After the events ofSeptember 11,1 read with his drum solos, and it was in that his message again and became more con- building we, as a school, greeted Dodge vinced than ever ofits value. His repeated Morgan on his triumphal return from sea. use ofthe word "community" strikes a cord Editors Response: Memories in that building abound ofper- in the post bombing period. We have formances in which I participated and recently witnessed encouraging acts of Thank you for your letter and com- those I watched. I remember the important coming together as a whole community- and the mundane in snapshots ofmoments building local, state and national bonds for ments on the Summer Archon. I and people. moving into the future. Governor Dummer appreciate your interest in the publication Thompson's demolition reminds me was a close, friendly community when I and truly value your opinion. once more ofthe importance ofplace in attended. I sense that it still is and hope The newspaper style ofthe Summer our culture and society and just how often that its graduates will move on toward Archon was designed to publish the value ofplace is overlooked. While I newer forms ofcommunities based on the Commencement and Reunion informa- know GDA needs to continue growing and sorts ofgoals Bill McKibben described in tion as quickly as possible. providing greater opportunities for stu- his commencement address. dents, I hope there are also ways that the UGndDerAstanding that Alumni/ae and school can provide students with a greater Dana Hall '47 the community are eager to read appreciation for the built environment. about these two important events the , GDA Not only does have some old and Academy produces this special summer historic buildings, but Newburyport is a edition of the Archon to highlight them. great laboratory for learning about build- The winter and spring editions ofthe ings, their importance in creating a sense of Archon will be printed in the traditional place, and how our comprehension ofour surrounding changes over time as buildings style and will include the class notes, come and go. While Thompson feature articles and campus news that Auditorium may not have been a historic our readers enjoy. building, it had value to those that used it To ease reader's frustrations in the over the years. I am sure the new perform- future we will change the title ofthe , ing arts center will be the setting ofcount- summer publication to indicate that it is less memories for years to come. a supplemental addition of the Archon. Yours truly, 1 apologize that the shaded back- Christopher McMorris '87 grounds made sections ofthe magazine difficult to read and we will consider this in future publications Thank youfor your continued interest in the Archon and all ofGovernor Dummer Academy's publications. 2 The Archon h Winter 2001-02 on campus Development Developments Camera, "Lights, Auction" Grand Opening I of the Performing Arts Center Construction of the new performing arts center is complete. The 24,000 GDA square foot facility officially opened its doors to the community for the first time on December 3. That Monday morning students, faculty, and staff gathered in the 500-seat auditorium for Morning Meeting. For most, the meeting was the first opportunity to walk inside the magnificent building that, in addition to the auditorium, houses a "black box" theater, an ensemble room for JoanRoss P'03 and KachyThomas P'02 band and orchestra practices, private lesson and practice rooms, and a catering kitchen. On October 5, GDA hosted "Lights, The performing arts center is the showcase of the capital campaign To Camera, Auction" at the Georgetown Carry on the Work, the Campaign for Governor Dummer Academy which was Club, in Georgetown, MA. Mayo Morgan launched just over one year ago. The $52 million campaign seeks to provide P'97 '02, Kathy Thomas P'02 and the funds for faculty, programmatic and student support. For more information on Allies organized the event, a live and To Carry on the Work, the Campaign for Governor Dummer Academy contact silent auction, to benefit the school's cap- Director of Development Pat Tobin Peterman P'01 '03 at 978-465-1763. ital campaign. Paul and Priscilla Mclnnis P'02, '03 ofPaul Mclnnis, Inc., an auction marketing company, donated their servk> es for the evening, helping to auction off the hundreds of gifts generously donated by current parents, past parents, trustees and friends of the Academy. Some of the more sought-after auction items included a weeks lodging at a condominium in St. Bart's, the opportunity to be "Headmaster for a Day," and "California Dreaming," a weekend escape to San Francisco followed by a two-day stay at an exclusive resort in the Carmel area. The 240 people in attendance all bid spiritedly helping to raise close to $85,000 toward the campaign. Thanks to two anonymous donors who matched the proceeds from the event The new Performing ArtsCenter 3:1, the $85,000 quickly grew to an wonderful quarter of a million dollars. 3 The Archon < Winter 201 on campus Development Developments GDA The on the Road On November 7, Jim Bride, Michelle Orvis, Mike Moonves, and Academic Dean Upcoming Events Elaine White attended a young alumni/ae gathering in New York City. Chris Yeagley '93 Mark Your helped to coordinate the mini reunion at the New York club Light, an event well attended by many graduates from the last ten years. Calendars! Two weeks later, Headmaster Marty Doggett traveled with Mike Moonves and Jim Bride to Chicago to attend a reception for alumni/ae and prospective parents hosted by hosted by David and Pamela Moore P'01 '04. The event, held at the University Club in downtown Chicago, provided a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. January 6, 2002 Winter Alumni/ae Games February 5-7, 2002 Florida Receptions February 20-23, 2002 California Receptions April 11, 2002 Boston Young Alumni/ae Happy Hour RichGuenther 71, MarySquire(Rob Squire 75), NathalieAnes '85 attheUniversityClub inChicago April 2002 reported that the school was both strong Philadelphia Reception and healthy, highlighting the development April 2002 of a learning center at the Academy a DC Washington, Reception resource for students and faculty. JustinMarshall '99 and ErinCushingat theUniversity Director of Admissions Peter Bidstrup May 2002 Club inChicago spoke to the Alumni/ae Council at the sec- Boston Pops Alumni/ae ond meeting, providing some illuminating May 19, 2002 details on the trends in admissions at GDA. Council Update Spring Alumni/ae Games He explained that the number ofapplicants at GDA has steadily increased over the past May 31, 2002 Under the strong and energetic leader- couple of years and the school has become Kayak and Cruise in MA ship of Alumni/ae Council President, Jim more competitive for both day and boarding Newburyport, Deveney '60, the Alumni/ae Council met school applicants. June 14-16, 2002 twice this year. As president, Jim hopes to Some of the projects that the Reunion for Old Guard increase participation of Alumni/ae council Alumni/ae Council is working on include a (pre '52) and all classes members in fundraising initiatives and sup- Career Day (to be held in Fall 2002), an ending in a 2 or 7 port of events and projects put on by the Athletic Hall of Fame, and a job bank to Alumni/ae Council. GDA provide summer internships for stu- At the first meeting, Headmaster dents. Stay tuned for more information on Marty Doggett updated the Alumni/ae these and other exciting new initiatives in Council on the state of affairs at GDA. He the Spring Archon. 4 The Archon •< Winter 2001-02 . Olympics Special On Sunday, November 4, members of the Massachusetts professional women's soccer team, the Boston Breakers, were on hand to help kick off the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Soccer Tournament held at GDA. For the 14th year in a row, Governor Dummer Academy hosted the tournament Candlelight service at MoseleyChapel welcoming over 60 Special Olympic soccer teams from throughout the state to compete in five-a-side soccer GDA games on the school fields. Responds to Led by seniors Rachel Manikian of Atkinson, NH and Andrew Storm of Amarillo, TX and super- September 11 GDA vised by faculty advisor Maud Hamovit, the student body played a major role in organizing, planning, and preparing the campus for the event. Over 250 students and faculty members volunteered their time to In perhaps one of the most tragic and trying times in recent help run the games. United States History, the GDA community responded with com- passion and grace, reaching out to each other and the community at large. On that tragic Tuesday evening Student Body President Mike Woods and Senior Class President Shane MacDonald organized a Non Day Sed Sibi Aliis candlelight ceremony, bringing the community together to com- On Monday, October 8 GDA celebrated the fort one another. Through song, poetry, and prayer, students and school's motto, "Non Sibi Sed Aliis," by serving the faculty expressed their grief, patriotism and hope for peace. As can- communities around our campus. Each class was dlelight illuminated Moseley Chapel, the service concluded with the nearly 200 in attendance joining in a chorus of "God Bless assigned a special project and spent the day working together as a team. The senior class spent the day at America." the Plum Island Reservation cleaning up the beaches In the days following the attacks, the community launched while the junior class went to the Salisbury State fundraisers and blood drives to help those who had been so tragi- Reservation to help remove trash and litter from the cally affected by the events. Vans filled with students and faculty campsites and waterfront. The sophomores repaired drove to local Red Cross offices to donate blood and students boardwalks and helped the staff at Sandy Point and organized a Jeans and Hat Day (a fundraiser where students make the Parker River Refuge. Dividing up responsibilities, a donation for the opportunity to wear jeans and hat during the some of the freshman class worked on campus, clean- school day) and other fundraisers to collect money for the victims ing windows and picking up trash, while others spent ofSeptember 1 1 the day in Lawrence, MA sweeping the streets and The September 1 1 tragedy has reinforced the connections we removing litter. The mayor of Lawrence, grateful for have to one another and our commitment to a community that the efforts of the GDA students on behalf of his city, values teamwork, service, and respect for others. As Headmaster Doggett explains, "The mission of Governor Dummer Academy treated the class to a pizza lunch. has perhaps never been more relevant. We must foster the qualities of imagination, empathy and civic responsibility that will enable our students to be the effective architects offuture solutions for our planet." on camous STUDENTS ACHIEVE Named Cum Students to Laude Society This September nine GDA students cent of their class. of Andover, MA; Kristen Gorham of were elected into the Governor Dummer Those honored for their outstanding Tewksbury, MA; Rachel Manikian of Academy chapter of the national Cum academic achievements included seniors Atkinson, NH; Marienna Murch of Laude Society. The students recognized Michael Askenase ofNorth Reading, MA; Rockport, MA; Yuri Samsonov of earned a minimum ofa 3.3 weighted grade Rachel Chung of Plaistow, NH; Fransesca Middleton, MA; and Jocelyn Scheintaub point average at the end of their junior DeMeo of Boxford, MA; Rachelle Dennis of Byfield, MA. year, and are found within the top ten per- Students Achieve in publicly honor scholastically talented of 2001 as Advanced Placement Scholars youth and acknowledge the role schools in recognition of their exceptional National Merit play in nurturing their development. We achievement on the college-level Program hope this recognition will augment the Advanced Placement Exams. Ofthe over On Monday, September 24, 2001 educational opportunities of Commended 840,000 students who took the exams in Headmaster Marty Doggett presented a Students and encourage all students to May 2001, only 13 percent performed at a Letter of Commendation to Michael strive to realize their potential." sufficiently high level to merit such recog- Askenase of Reading, MA; Rachelle nition. Dennis ofAndover, MA; Kristen Gorham Excellence in Alyssa Chirlin of Newburyport, MA AP of Tewksbury, MA; Alexander Harris of Education qualified for the Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average Georgetown, MA: McKenzie Jones of Achievement Awards Andover, MA; Christopher Mclnnis of grade of 3.5 or higher on all AP Exams The Newburyport Five Cents taken, and 3.0 or higher onfive or more of North Hampton, NH; and Marienna MA Savings Bank recently announced the these exams. Murch of Rockport, from the MA recipients of its fifth annual Excellence in Julia Newman of Beverly, quali- National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Education Achievement Awards. fied for the AP Scholar Honor Award by They were among 34,000 seniors recog- Rewarding students in their junior year earning an average grade of3.25 or higher nized nationally as Commended Students from six local high schools for their aca- on all AP Exams taken, and 3.0 or higher in the 2002 National Merit Scholarship demic excellence and hard work, the bank on four or more of these exams. Program. The Commended Students honored the students at a banquet on Caitlin Cooper of Newburyport, placed in the top five percent of more September 20, 2001. GDA students MA; Courtney Craft of Melrose, MA; than one million students who entered Allison Tsao of Newburyport, MA; Allen Kim Jones of Wenham, MA; Bradley the 2002 competition. Cooper of Newburyport, MA; Michael Kasnet ofExeter, NH; Timothy Lamson of A spokesperson for the National Oxton of Amesbury, MA; and Amrit Ipswich, MA; Laurence Lyons of Merit Scholarship Corporation offered MA Misra of Newburyport, were among Newbury, MA; Caitlin Mcintosh of the following comment: "The young men those honored. Winchester, MA; and Jessica Ross of and women named Commended Students MA AP GDA Ipswich, qualified for the Scholar have demonstrated outstanding academic Ten Graduates Award by completing three of more potential by their performance in our very Named AP Scholars AP Examinations, with grades of 3.0 or competitive Merit Program. In a nation higher. that values excellence, it is important to This fall, the College Board recog- GDA nized ten graduates from the Class 6 The Archon K Winter 2001-02 Welcome New Trustees C. David Grayer Dolly Miller Shalvoy resides in North Reading, MA. After earning his spent a year in Florence, Italy studying Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate the Art and Architecture of Western from Howard University in Europe and received her Bachelor of Washington, DC, he founded the law Arts in Architecture and Art History & firm Grayer Dilday where he has from Ohio State University in 1971. Rev. Berry-Burton practiced matrimonial and employ- After working as a buyer and manager ment law for the last 23 years. Grayer for retail companies for eleven years, Rev. Adrienne Berry- is also an adjunct professor at the she founded her own design company, Burton was ordained in 1997 after Massachusetts School of Law in Miller Shalvoy Designs. earning a Bachelor of Science in MA Andover, and a Professor of Ms. Shalvoy was first introduced Education from Georgia University Business Law at the Bunker Hill to GDA in 1998 when her son and a Master of Divinity from the Community College in Boston, MA. Brenton '02 enrolled as a freshman. Andover Newton Theological School. In addition to his professional respon- Her daughter Alexandra joined him She serves as Campus Chaplain at the sibilities, he also volunteers as this year as a member of the class of University of Massachusetts, Boston; a Regional One Director ofthe National 2004. A dedicated parent volunteer, Youth Minister and Organizer with Bar Association and as Legal Advisor she has become a lifetime member of First Light Youth Project through the to the NAACR He is a member ofthe the Allies Association. First Lutheran Church in Lynn, MA; Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Shalvoy also devotes her spare and as Associate Pastor at the Zion Committee, the Advisory Board for time to many community organiza- Baptist Church in Lynn, MA. the Chief Justice of the Supreme tions including the Junior League of Rev. Berry-Burton sits on many Judicial Court for the Commonwealth San Diego, the Junior League of Palo boards and commissions including the of Massachusetts, and the Community Alto-Menlo Park, The San Francisco Commission on Social Witness, My College Advisory Board. Fall Antiques Show and the Brother's Table, Brookwood School He and his wife Rose Budd have Eaglebrook School. She and her hus- Board of Trustees, and the Essex two daughters Cara and Daria '00. band Charles reside in Atherton, CA. County Community Organization. She WHN is an attorney and Daria '00 is has four children, Raymond '96, Jessica studying at Spelman College in '04, LaShawne, and Jonathan, and Atlanta, GA. lives with her husband Joseph in Lynn, MA. The Archon < Winter 200 -02 7 1 2 I \T\' v.,vv m on campus James B. Brayshawis chaired the English Department. Anna University is joining the Mathematics teaching in the Mathematics Department. earned a bachelor's degree in English Department, teaching Algebra I and Jamie, coming from Kent School in Composition from Beloit College and a Geometry. This past year, Frances worked Connecticut is a 1983 Cum Laude gradu- master's degree from Harvard Graduate with Trinity Partners, Inc. of Dedham, ate of Princeton University with an A.B. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Civil WELCOME NEW Engineering/Applied Mechanics from the FACULTY University of Virginia. His professional experience includes banking as well as research and teaching at the Institute of Textile Technology in Virginia. He and his wife, Amy, live in Commons and Jamie is a dorm associate in Boynton House. Arthur C. Calvano is teaching Spanish in the Language Department. Arthur is a 1993 graduate ofThe College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in Spanish. He earned his master's degree in Spanish from Middlebury College. Originally from Winthrop, he has taught at Savio Preparatory High School, Cushing Academy, and St. John's High School. He is living and dorm parenting in New Faculty: ArthurCalvano, Eli Cohen, EmilySagalyn, AmandaJones Eames House. School ofEducation Middlebury College's providing marketing and strategy consul- Cohen, EN a Cum Laude Bread Loaf School of English. Anna and tation to major pharmaceutical compa- graduate from George Washington her husband, history teacher Peter nies. Frances lives in Commons and is a University, is teaching Spanish. He comes Werner, live in Perkins Dormitory and dorm associate in Moody House. to GDA after serving as a Bilingual Anna is a dorm associate in Boynton Assistant for the Spanish School at House. Amanda Jones, E. Middlebury College in Vermont where he who is joining our History Department, is is pursuing a master's degree in Spanish. Patricia H a r, a high honors a 1996 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Eli lives in Commons and is an associate graduate of Wesleyan University in 1999 Williams College with a B.A. in History dorm parent in Farmhouse. with a B.A. from the College ofLetters, is and Art History and elected to Phi Beta joining the English Department. She has Kappa. After working two years at The Finch E. is joining been working as a project manager for Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, our English Department. Anna has 15 CitySoft, Inc., a computer consulting firm NM, Amanda enrolled in a doctoral pro- years of teaching experience at North headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Tricia is gram in Art History at the University of Yarmouth Academy, Hanover High living and dorm parenting in Farmhouse. Pennsylvania. She earned her master's School, Timberlane Regional High degree last year and expects to complete School, and most recently Concord- Frances Holland, her doctoral coursework and exams this a 2000 Carlisle Regional High School, where she Cum Laude graduate of Harvard summer. Amanda is living and dorm parenting in Moody House. continuedonpage 1 8 The Archon « Winter 2001-02