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Adrian Steckel

John Knight reports of his classmate: Adrian Steckel ’85 has been named CEO of OneWeb—“one of the world’s largest satellite-based broadband initiatives.” John Knight 1983

Sam Zales

John Knight reports of classmate: Sam Zales 53, of Tucson AZ, died on January 15th, 2019. Avid reader, writer, beloved son, brother, and uncle. He will be missed by his mother, Ruth, sister, Melissa (Tim), three nieces, Katherine, Emily, and Juliana, stepfather, Ken, and many more aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. (On left in photo). “Everything passes, only truth remains.” – The Brothers Karamazov. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Arizona Repertory

Happy New Year!

John Knight reports of his classmates – “Kudos to Doug Cruikshank for making the effort to reach out to the Nottages in the Bahamas over the holidays.  It’s not difficult to find classmates on your travels – reach out to Knight or Schmidt for classmate info – or use the DA App! (info here: https://deerfield.edu/alumni/notes-and-social-media/)” John Knight 1983

Executive-ly

You may remember that Chris Flagg and JK are both on the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association now – so you’ll be happy to know that your class continues to have a voice in the engagement efforts for alumni. Chris and JK only vote as a block and only talk just to each other during meetings. Then they retire to the Deerfield Inn for refreshments! John Knight 1983

Battle at Baltusrol

John Knight reports of his class mates: ‘SPORTS UPDATE: Team New England fell to proud Team New York in a battle that was 75% class of ’83. Spence Brown and partner Ben Patton edged Peter Townsend and Stuart Strong ’84 in a recent tilt. Brown quipped that he and Ben “Beat them like a rented mule”, so I’m sure the score was very close…’ John Knight 1983

Reconnected during Family Fall Weekend

John Knight reports of classmates: Chris Flagg and Sean Nottage reconnected during Family Fall Weekend at DA. Sean was visiting a niece I believe – as he makes the most of every excuse to get to the Valley… Looks like they met up at our 35th reunion unofficial headquarters…The Deerfield Inn! John Knight 1983

New AV Club?

John Knight reports of his classmates:  “You may remember that Ben Patton helps veterans work through their PTSD by telling their stories through film. You may also remember that Spence Brown helps celebrities (and others) get their stories out via radio and podcast. Ben explains the photo: “Spencer and I reconnected in New York after three decades of not being in touch, when we discovered some important things in common. We both share a love

Executive 83

Chris Flagg and John Knight recently attended the Spring meeting of the Executive Committee of the Deerfield Academy Alumni Association. As your representatives they asked good questions, made trustees listen to their salient points and twice disrupted the proceedings with selfie taking. (Actually, that was all JK. Flagg was falsely accused). Deerfield’s master plan for the campus proceeds apace – new and improved athletic facilities will open in the Fall, and a new Health facility

Art Dwight ’79

John Knight reports that Art Dwight ’79 is starting the Appalachian Trail in a day or two. John Knight 1983

Somewhere in CT

Doesn’t matter where – just matters when. Jim Wareck was recently in New Haven briefly and convinced Eric Suher to meet him “somewhere in CT”. Seems like they had a few chuckles!! Our 35th reunion is June 8-10.  Would be great to have you there… John Knight 1983

Another Reunion

John Knight reports of his classmates: ‘Chaz Gagne and Hardie Jackson connected in Atlanta during a biz trip for Charlie. Great job getting a pic fellas! There’s more where that came from – June 8-10 at DA! John Knight 1983

In Case You Were Wondering

John Knight wanted you to know that he can’t help it.  Here’s a picture after the strategy session held with his uncles over Thanksgiving. On the left is Zeke Knight ’54 (Chair of his 65th DA reunion – 2019) and on the right is David Knight ’58 (Co-Chair of his 60th DA Reunion – 2018). It’s just what we do… John Knight 1983