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Curated by an Alum
Ben Dunham reports, “If you are in the area please check out the Etched in Memory exhibit at The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO from September 24th till March 1st. For more information about the exhibit click here. They have invited me to give a...
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A Classmate’s Podcast
John Knight reports of his classmate, “Family pediatrician of 25+ years, Andrew Nash (aka “Drew” or “Elmo” back in the day), has started a podcast, aptly named The Owner’s Manual! Besides being great to hear his smooth tones, he knows his stuff. Check it out at https://theownersmanual.podbean.com/.” John Knight 1983
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Road to Reunion
Charles Hasting reports, “In 2017 I had my first child (daughter, Emri August Hastings) 3 months before my 66th birthday. I delivered her myself at home. This home and all furnishings, papers etc. was covered by 70 feet of lava the following year 2018. Looking forward to the Reunion...
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Captains Sam de Castro DA 92 and Doug Peterson DA 90 in Naples Italy
Sam de Castro provides updates on a fellow alum and himself, “Captains Doug Peterson (90) and Sam de Castro (92) completed 3 year tours together in Naples, Italy. They were both assigned to the US SIXTH Fleet. After detaching in June, Doug headed to Lemoore, CA where he will...
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Honoring Baron Fain
Rob McDowell reports, “Here are some members of the Class of 1981 (plus Cole Faulkner ‘15) taken 8/6/19 in Anchorage, Alaska. That was the same day as Baron Fain’s funeral in Charleston, SC. We all toasted him with a brief moment of silence.” From left to right are: Andy...
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Going Strong
John Knight wishes his classmate, “Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary (recently) to Marc Czuj and his lovely wife!” John Knight 1983
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All Aboard!
John reports, “Christine and I retired to Devon, England in 2014. One of the first things we did was to tear down the garage and built a room for my trains.” John Porter 1970
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Retirement Bliss
Jonathan provides a personal update stating, “Retired last year. Enjoying retirement tremendously and recommend it to everyone – don’t wait!” Jonathan Clarke 1970
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Liza (Cowan) ’07 and Ethan Garonzik ’03 were married in Zermatt July 2019
Rory Cowan reports on her daughter, “Our daughter Liza (’07) and Ethan Garonzik (’03) were married in Zermatt earlier this month. They didn’t know one another while at Deerfield, but both moved to Atlanta the same weekend, met, and started dating…and marriage was the result! Holly Cowan gave a...
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50th Reunion Fast Approaching
Stephen Percy provided some professional and personal updates in anticipation for the class of 1970 reunion, “I continue to work as Vice Chairman of Pediatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Spent 2 ½ years as the acting chair of the Department and am happy to have...
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Weeden Wedding June 15, 2019
Ann Parker Hammock (’06) and Douglas Weeden (’02) were married on June 15, 2019 in a family ceremony at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City. Wedding party included sister of the groom, Reed Weeden Minor (’99) and brother of the bride, Knight Hammock (’09). The newlyweds will...
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Looking good, Tommy!
Thomas Bloomer reports of his classmate; “This year, I caught up with Tom Olcott during his travels down the coast. A little less hair and a bit more grey (respectively), but other than that, doing well!” Thomas Bloomer 1998
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Taking in the arts
Henri Cattier reports meeting up with fellow Deerfield alumni at; “Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 18th at the Dead & Co. show. In attendance from left to right: Bill Macartney, Henry Beyer, Drew Harwood, Rob Piasio, Henri Cattier, and Miles Waite.” Henri Cattier 1986
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Temple of Heaven
John Knight reports of his classmate; “After I had lunch with David Ho in Hong Kong, he toured Xi’an, Beijing and Shanghai. His favorite moment was overlapping with his daughter’s simultaneous viewing of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The parents and the kids were on separate group schedules...
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Passing of John Burnham Miner, May 8, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon.
Barbara reports on her husband; “Known to his classmates as “Jack” Miner passed away in Eugene, Oregon of age-related causes at the age of 92. Jack often recalled his days spent at Deerfield and the excellent education he received. The headmaster during his years at Deerfield was the legendary...
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Honored by Rotary International
Tony Paulus ’68 was honored by Rotary International as “Outstanding Club President of a Large Club,” for his 2018-19 leadership of the Rotary Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He says that co-chairing his Deerfield 50th Reunion last year positioned him for success in the Rotary Club role.
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Class of ’89 Career Update
Derek reports on a career update; “My wife Margaret and I have agreed to become the next General Managers of Abaco Lodge, on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Abaco Lodge offers world class bone-fishing on the beautiful, shallow, clear water, legendary flats of the Bahamas. We will be...
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Brian’s Tribute
Marco reports of his classmate; “I sat next to you every single day and yet never once thanked you for all the times you made me laugh. I wish I had. Thank you for the smiles, Brian. Thank you.” Marco Marsans 2018
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Fore!
David Sweet reports; “Reed Webster ‘79 and David Sweet ‘81 get together for an afternoon of golf on a sunny day at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois.” David Sweet 1981
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DA teammates
Adam Lussier reports; “Enjoyed another successful charity golf outing for the Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation with DA teammates Brock Hines ’79 and Mike Smith ’80” Photo left to right: Adam Lussier ’85, Brock Hines ’79, Mike Smith ’80 Adam Lussier Friends
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Deeply missed
Adeliza Grace reports of her classmate; “Brian was endlessly kind, funny and giving to all those around him, regardless of how close of a friend they might be. He was exceptional, someone I strive to emulate because his spirit never faded no matter the time of day or the...
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Congratulations!
John Knight reports of his classmate; “Here’s to Mark Beaubien and his daughter Maddy who graduated from Deerfield today, May 26th. She joins her older sister as an alumna.” John Knight 1983
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Newest addition to Deerfield family
Clayton Flanders (Buckingham, Browne, & Nichols, 2006) and I welcomed a baby girl, Avery Virginia Flanders, on May 8, 2019. Clayton is a derivatives trader at Susquehanna International Group, and I am finishing up my neurosurgery residency at University of Pennsylvania. Tracy Flanders 2006
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Dorothy Helen Grybko Rosario ’49
Dear Class of 1949, Dorothy Helen Grybko Rosario passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, of complications from lung cancer and other medical issues. She was a long-time resident of Royal Palm Beach Florida. Born on April 12, 1931, in Montague, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the...
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When in Hong Kong…
John Knight formalized his first ever visit to Hong Kong the way you might expect…over lunch with David Ho! David continues to lead Macy’s Candies, which has also expanded into fresh salads, sandwiches and sushi for local grocers and even school lunches! Much better than Siler’s Food service I...
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Passing of Robert Binswanger
Please see the link below of the Boston Globe’s obituary for Robert Binswanger. There will be a life celebration for Robert at Deerfield on Sunday, June 23rd at noon. Please RSVP to binsgathering@gmail.com, if you would like to join. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/robert-binswanger-obituary?pid=192022543 Morgan Binswanger 1948
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Deerfield alumnus and past parent, Bayard DeMallie II receives posthumous award
“Eight will be Honored During Reunion Weekend 2019”. “Worcester Academy will honor eight members of the Academy community during Reunion Weekend, May 3-4, 2019. Those being honored include Dr. James Salzer ’69, who will receive the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, and Courtney Pelley ’04, who will receive the Young Alumnus/a...
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Values not Valuation
Gus Lipman ’89 P’23: ‘Please see a terrific message written by Burke Koonce ’88 describing the promotion ceremony for Admiral Milton S. “Jamie” Sands III ’88. It was a wonderful event. “Last week, I had the great honor and pleasure to attend the promotion ceremony of an old friend,...
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Throw Back Thursday
John Knight reports of his classmates: Thanks so much to Chris Lynch for this find. Maybe related to 1983 Pocumtuck yearbook? Class Officers? Look in the shoe boxes in the back of your closets gentlemen!!! LtoR: Bruce Gregory, Jeff Spadafora, Adam Weinberg, Nelse Clark. John Knight 1983
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Beaux Jones ’04
On May 6th, Beaux Jones (’04) was hired by The Water Institute of the Gulf, an applied science and research institute dedicated to helping coastal and deltaic communities thoughtfully prepare for an uncertain future, to serve as the General Counsel and to develop and eventually lead an applied legal...
