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New Class Agent Team
“ be well, do good work, and keep in touch” -Garrison Keillor- Dear Classmates, This is Gordy Hall and Jack Vernon writing you as your New Class Agent Team! A month ago I (Gordy) wrote the Alumni office to inquire about several classmates, and was told that personal information...
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Brian Cox and Emma Duncanson Nuptuals
Brian Cox ’10 and Emma Duncanson were married on a beautiful summer day in St. Andrews, Scotland. A number of DA friends made the long journey to celebrate with them in the home of golf! Pictured Left to Right: David Fleishman ’09, William Roth ’10, Emmie Murphy ’10, Lilly...
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Samantha Hilson ’09 Wedding
Samantha Hilson ’09 was married this past September to Jack Sandler, and a Deerfield reunion broke out! Front row: Allie Guggenheimer ’09, Rebecca Umbach ’09, Anne Jamison ’09, Samantha Hilson Sandler ’09, Rebecca Blumenkopf ’01, Erica Belanger ’09; Back row: Tad Van Dusen ’75, Bill Hilson ’73, Walter Clark...
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Life Changes!
I got married to Jeanne Kelly Sheppard on March 7th, 2019! It was a 2nd marriage for both of us. My daughter Elisabeth recently graduated from Booth as did her mother and my son Nicholas is now matriculating there. Nicholas previously received an MS in Engineering from Georgia Tech....
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In Memoriam
David G. Barlow of Poinciana, FL, and formerly of Shrewsbury and later Grafton, MA, died on November 20, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born in Trenton, NJ, the son of Stephen and Virginia Barlow. He was married for sixty-four years to Anne H. Barlow. They lived...
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2020 Marshall Scholar Recipient
I was selected as a 2020 Marshall Scholar and will use the scholarship to pursue two master’s degrees, studying Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) and School of Foreign Service (SFS) in the UK. I am currently researching the social ramifications of technological modernization within the industrial textile cluster...
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’80 Classmates celebrate Kings Academy
BOSTON- Jim Butz ’80 and Cynthia, Jack Strain ’80 and John Mattes ’80 celebrate new KA headmaster Peter Nilsson , with both Deerfield headmasters Eric Widmer and Margarita Curtis in attendance. Jim Butz 1980
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A Long Deerfield Legacy
Our family was pleasantly surprised to see the tribute to Bayard DeMallie ’56 from his induction into Worcester Academy’s Hall of Fame in the Spring/Summer issue of Deerfield Magazine. Unfortunately, because it was prepared by Worcester Academy for their audience, it overlooked his strong loyalty to Deerfield throughout his...
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Obituary: Donald Chase Jenkins
Donald Chase Jenkins, a longtime resident of Bronxville, NY, passed away on December 16, 2019 after a short illness.
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’88 Gathers in Kentucky
In late October, over 30 members of the Class of 1988 met in Lexington, KY, for a combined 50th birthday celebration. Classmates traveled from as a far away as Colorado, Florida, Vermont, and California to be there, and Rob and Kelly Brewer kindly hosted the group for a wonderful...
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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness
Since losing my amazing brother Ian '90 to suicide in 2016 and to honor his beauty and his silent pain, I have devoted my energy to suicide prevention and mental health awareness and am honored to have had many platforms since 2016 to broadcast my message of hope
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Peaceful Passing
Matthew Laflamme states, “I’d like to share with you news of the passing of my brother, Mark Laflamme, who was a member of the Class of 1983. I’ve attached his official obituary as penned by his wife.” Matthew Laflamme Friend
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Stuart Chapin Awarded 2019 Volvo Environment Prize
Stuart Chapin was awarded the 2019 Volvo Environment Prize for his research on Earth Stewardship. This 10-minute video describes this work. Stuart is a retired professor of ecology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Stuart (Terry) Chapin 1962
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In Memory
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Christopher O’Shea, Class of 1967 . He owned and edited the Country Courier newspaper in Enosburg, Vermont. Here are some of his editorials if you would like to read them. Brendan O’Shea—Friend
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Favorite spot
Sharing a photo of our 4 year old chocolate Labradoodle, Sirius, curled up in our DA chair, his favorite spot. Burr Rutledge 1990
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Battocchi and Teichgraeber in Malta
Ron Battocchi, recently retired Dr. John Teichgraeber, and their spouses vacationed in Malta. Ron Battocchi 1966
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Denver
“To celebrate the recent relocation to Denver of two members of the Deerfield family from the decade of the 80s, we rallied some Deerfield Club of the Rockies compadres and attended a Denver University hockey game. The Denver Pioneers continued their winning ways, the group had a lot of...
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Still Rowing
“Rowed with fellow Deerfield alum Brad Plunkett ’12 at the 55th Head of the Charles Regatta. We came in third place for Dartmouth in the Men’s Alumni Eights.” Hunter Dray 2008
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50th Birthdays!
Gus reports that, “31 members of the Class of 1988 assembled in Lexington, Kentucky to celebrate 50th birthdays!” Gustave Lipman 1989
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Rest and Relaxation
“Class of 1995 friends got together this October for a weekend of R&R in Texas. Pictured here: Megan Fraker, Taylor (Truesdale) Bose, Elizabeth (Merritt) Dougan, Sascha DeGersdorff, Jo (Lipstadt) Swani, Edith (Webster) Naegele.” Jo Swani 1995
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Bike Trip
Missy DeCamp reports “We were recently on a bike trip in Burgundy with a group of friends including 2 other DA grads. Left to right: Jim Gilbane (‘77) David DeCamp (‘76) and Lee Buck (‘81).” Missy DeCamp Alumni Spouse and Past Parent
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#CEOoftheyear
John Knight reports, “Congrats to the amazing Gordie Spater (class of 1988) for winning the Raffoni Group’s 2019 CEO of the Year Award for his CEO Collective. He was selected by his peers because of his successful exit of Kurgo, his dogged determination, and his genuine, selfless and positive...
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Wedding Bells
“Victoria Lika (‘02) married Jason Safriet in Sun Valley, Idaho this past August. She is so grateful so many of her D.A. ‘02 girls were able to make the trip!! It was as though no time had passed since being on campus!” Pictured: Serena Robinson, Katie Lubitz, Hillary Jackson,...
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Just Married
“Liza Cowan ’07 and Ethan Garonzik ’03 were married on July 5, 2019 in a small ceremony that included Rory Cowan ’71, Neal Garonzik ’64, Mark Garonzik ’05, Coco Cowan ’08, and Thomas Cowan ’13.” Rory Cowan 2007
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Condolences
William Sadowski regrets to report the passing of his wife Diane Sadowski on February 8, 2019. She was well known by his classmates. William Sadowski 1965
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Women of Color in STEM 2019 Honoree
“Paula Bennett ‘06 receives Technology Rising Star award at the 2019 Women of a Color in STEM Conference. Currently a full-stack developer at Booz Allen Hamilton, she credits Deerfield Academy, where she took her first Computer Science course, with nurturing her technical curiosity.” Paula Bennett 2006
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Create
Hatty Wang ’16 reporting on friend and Classmate Emily Yue ’16, “Emily is attending Harvard and creates documentaries. Her most recent one is about Beautiful Ladies of Wrestling (BLOW).” Hatty Wang 2016
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Silver Medal at World Naginata Championships
Susan reports, “After being a competitor on the 2011 and 2015 World Championship teams, I coached the Canadian team to a silver medal in the women’s team event at this year’s World Naginata Championships in Wiesbaden, Germany. We lost a hard-fought match to Japan in the finals. Our men’s...
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The Splendor of Kauai
“I was experimenting with a relaxing and sunbathing routine in Kauai for two months and didn’t initiate any calls to classmates on the mainland during that time. Consequently, and as feared, I didn’t receive any notes or news from our fellow ’55ers. So, I have only my own goings-on...
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Stateside Again
Doug reports, “I’ve returned stateside after completing a 3 year tour in Naples, Italy. After some intervening training and requalification in the FA-18E/F super Hornet, I will be taking command of Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA. We are happy to be back in California and looking forward to settling...
