Summer/Fall 2012 Issue of the Alumni Magazine

BeingGreen

Foote PrintsTHE FOOTE SCHOOL • NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT • SUMMER/FALL 2012 • VOL. 39, NO. 2

A Brand-New Building Reinforces Respect for the Environment

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“Individual commitment to a group effort — that is whatmakes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” — Vince Lombardi

Last year, with your help, the Foote School Annual Fund surpassed its $535,000 goal.

Among many items, your contribution helped purchase:Books for the Perrine Library

Maps • Computer software • Scales • Microscopes Paintbrushes• Markers • Beakers • Rockets • Clay

And much more!

Your gift to the Annual Fund sustains Foote School throughout the year.

THANK YOU !

Foote students participate in the annualJump Rope for Heart fundraising effort

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SUMMER/FALL 2012

Foote Prints is published twice a year for alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends.

EditorJane Gordon

Class Notes EditorAmy Caplan ’88

DesignThea A. Moritz

ContributorsMaria Granquist, Julie Moore, Ann Baker Pepe

PhotographyLaura Altshul, Amy Caplan, Ângela Giannella, Margy Lamere, Judy Sirota Rosenthal

For the latest in news and events visit usat www.footeschool.org

Board of DirectorsMelinda Agsten, Past President Richard Bershtein, PresidentKim BohenJudith Chevalier, TreasurerJaime Cole, PTC Co-PresidentJames Farnam ’65Joanne GoldblumGeorge KnightNadine Koobatian, PTC Co-PresidentRichard LeeCindy Leffell, Vice PresidentGlenn Levin, SecretaryBruce MandellDavid Moore, Vice PresidentZehra PatwaRobert SandineJane ShippDavid SoperAnnie Wareck ’85Yanyun WuKiran Zaman

Ex-OfficioCarol Maoz, Head of School

Cover:The ribbon-cutting for the new Jonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building

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Spotlight

2 Growing the Next Generation of Environmentalistsby Carol Maoz

4 Cutting the Ribbon on the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building

12 Ninth Grade Graduation

16 Eighth Grade Recognition Day

18 Accolades

20 Board of Directors Update

Around Campus

22 Field Day

23 May Day

24 News and Notes

Report of Giving

30 From the Director of Development

32 Annual Donor Report

Alumni

48 Class Notes

69 Reunion Day 2012

72 Why I Chose a Career in Science by Nick Priest ’89

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The Foote School does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions oreducation policies, or other school-administered programs, and considers applications forall positions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexualorientation, age, or non-job-related physical disability.

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Each morning as I greet childrenarriving at school I am remindedanew that we have a beautiful cam-pus! Its beauty offers daily opportuni-ties to appreciate nature, and the culture of our school encouragesexploration and understanding of ourenvironment. Environmentalism is acomplex concept, but we teach it toour students in a hundred simpleways, demonstrating our concern forpreserving the natural environment toperpetuate a safe and beautiful planet.There have been philosophical andscientific arguments for hundreds ofyears about the relationship betweenhumans and the environment. Whilewe often focus on the rational argu-ments articulated in recent decades byscientists, great thinkers throughouthistory have expressed the importanceof understanding the circle of life andthe human role in it.

From kindergarten onward, Foote students learn to appreciate their con-nection to and responsibility for thenatural world. Students of all agesexplore and interact with the outdoorsand develop an affinity for the envi-ronment. Their school days providefrequent opportunities to enjoy theoutdoors and to use their imaginations— on green fields, under favorite trees,in the woods and local orchards, onthe shaded paths on campus and thebeach at Lighthouse Point. Nature andimagination are mutually reinforcing.How many times have each of us wit-nessed the ways the beauty of a floweror the movements of an insect canexcite young children and inspire theirimaginations?

We teach our students that the worldis interrelated and that our individualand collective behaviors haveconsequences: the way we treat oneanother matters, and the way we treat

our environment matters. Footestudents responsibly and joyfullycontribute to the campus compostpile, plan and plant gardens, recyclethroughout campus, and participate inthe Environmental Action Group. Theg roup has prospered for many yearsat Foote as passionate faculty helpstudents gain a greater awareness thatthey are the stewards of our planetand can, individually, make a realdifference.

This year, fourth and fifth grade stu-dents constructed an interactive treemap of our campus, developing aGoogle application that visitors tocampus will be able to access via cellphone. It was an illuminating pursuitthat gave them new insight into thedistinct characteristics of the trees

across our campus. The fifth gradescience curriculum includes a focus onecology, with a trip to the Deer Lakecampground in Killingworth, Conn.,where students hike trails that mean-der through meadows and forest, andengage in an exciting nighttime walkto savor the sounds of nature. Sixthgraders are committed to an annualproject to restock salmon in theConnecticut River, an experience thatshows them firsthand the impact theycan have on the environment. Ninthgraders start the year with a twenty-mile bike ride on the Cape Cod RailTrail and a whale watch. These expe-riences stay with our students.

At Foote, take a walk, turn a corner,and encounter a dogwood. A fewyards down the path, a sugar maple

Head of School Carol Maoz with some of the ninth graders who served as tour guidesduring the ribbon cutting for the Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building

Growing the Next Generation of Environmentalists

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A Word from The heAd

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spreads its limbs to offer shelter. Inearly spring, our sugar maples go towork, giving forth the sap thatBusiness Manager Jay Cox and hisbrother Pete turn into our very ownFoote School maple syrup. Ouryoungest students witness the magicof this syrup making, learn how it isdone, and taste the results at a pan-cake breakfast.

Late summer visitors to Foote’s com-munity garden — shared and enjoyedby faculty, staff and students alike —saw an abundant crop: organic berriesand vegetables — tomatoes, squash,cucumbers, beans — and lots of beau-tiful flowers. Students take an activerole with the gardens on campus: theone just north of the kindergartenbuilding (planned, planted and caredfor by the kindergarten classes), thebutterfly garden in front of the HosleyGymnasium, the community gardenon Highland Street. The gardens pro-vide a plant science laboratory for ourstudents, where children develop theirskills of observation using all of theirsenses. They write poetry and sketchwhat they see. They learn how color-ing dyes are extracted from vegetablesand fruits and used to give color tocloth. And they labor — and partake— of the fruits of these gardens, learn-ing that when we give to MotherNature, she gives back in multiples —and what a joyful lesson that is.

There is, in fact, so much to be reapedin the embrace of sustainability andstewardship. Foote’s organic landmanagement practices speak volumesabout the school’s beliefs. Composttea is the fertilizer on our lawns andplaying fields, which are aerated regu-larly, and over-seeded to create astrong root system. These eco-friendlymethods were employed at Foote longbefore the state mandated organiclawn practices in schools, and ourgrass is strong, healthy, and chemical-free as a result.

Foote students have watched withinterest the construction of theJonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building. This gem wasdesigned to fit in with and takeadvantage of our natural surround -ings. Its construction features manyrenewable and recycled materials. It is sited to make best use of naturallight; thoughtfully placed louversensure that while bright summer lightwill be blocked, the softer light ofwinter days brightens each room.Electrical fixtures assess the naturallight and adjust automatically toprovide only the amount of additionallight needed. The building wasplanned to be an educational tool initself, thus the solar thermal watersystem, cloth ductwork, andnumerous other sustainability featuresare easily visible. Energy use can be tracked and displayed on thebuilding’s computers to developawareness among students regardingthe plentiful tools of energyconservation.

Many of these features are new to ourcampus, but the concept of treasuringand protecting our natural world is along-held belief at Foote. We bringtogether the best of the scientific withthe best of the romantic in a way thatsparks the mind and the soul. Thecampus speaks to our deep connectionwith the natural world around us as atreasure to be protected and cultivat-ed, for generations to come.

Carol MaozHead of School

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The Revised PhilosoPhy and

a new diveRsiTy sTaTemenT

The Foote schoolGuiding Philosophy

we believe that …

a positive learning environment takes

shape when students, parents, and

teachers know and respect one

another, and work together to uphold

the values and expectations of the

community.

learning together builds community,

and yet each student is responsible

for engaging in his or her own

learning experience. learning takes

time, practice and reflection.

authentic interactions within the

campus environment and with the

world encourage students to build

upon their knowledge and explore

their natural curiosity, imagination,

and passions.

Providing children with many

avenues for self-expression builds

confidence and fosters a willingness

to take on further intellectual and

creative challenges.

we are part of a global community.

we are at our best when we embrace

and celebrate our diversity and when

we actively seek opportunities to

serve and lead.

life is interdisciplinary. meaningful

experiences lead students to discover

themselves as scholars and thinkers,

as artists and athletes, and as

citizens and human beings.

diversity at The Foote school

diversity is at the heart of the Foote

school mission and the way we live it.

as individuals, we uniquely express our

backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs.

Through our relationships and

programs, we recognize the inherent

worth of each person and strive to

respect, understand, and honor the

value of all communities.

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The Jonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building from the vantagepoint of the playing field behind it

A MAGNIFICENT NEW BUILDINGStands on the Foote Campus

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Despite a tornado watch and thunderstorm warnings through-out the day, the sun emerged through the clouds to shine onthe formal dedication of the Jonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building Saturday, September 8. The sounds ofviolin and piano, beautifully rendered by Foote parents YairaMatyakubova and Andrius Z̆labys, wafted above the courtyard in front of the building. >


Moments after the couple completedthe performance, Board PresidentRichard Bershtein and Head of SchoolCarol Maoz spoke to the audience,along with Libby Peard, who waspresident of the Board during theearly phase of the ‘Imagine OurFuture’ campaign that enabled con-struction of the building.

Then Foote school graduate JenniferMilikowsky ’02 stepped up to thelectern, delivering a speech that paidtribute to her brother Jonathan ’98,the building’s namesake. Her wordsdrew both tears and laughter from theaudience. (See “A Heartfelt Memoryof a Beloved Brother” on page 8.)

The crowd stood to give Jennifer anovation, the ribbon was cut, and guestsflowed into the new building. Ninthgraders served as tour guides, speakingknowledgeably about the building’sthree science labs, technology center,and four classrooms. A classroom onthe second floor holds a HarknessTable, a large oval table that encour-ages inclusion and discussion.

Architect Maryann Thompson ofMaryann Thompson Architects ofCambridge, Mass., was peppered withquestions about the building, whichhas numerous sustainability features

including reclaimed wood from seatssalvaged from the renovation of theYale Bowl and white oak repurposedfrom an Amish barn in Pennsylvania.Also present was Lou Stone, owner ofChapel Construction, whose workersbraved Hurricane Irene in August2011, a freak snowstorm in October,and a heavy thunderstorm in Junethat knocked out electrical power tothousands. “I could not be prouder tohave been involved in this project,” he said. “It’s an opportunity todedicate this building to a boy I

knew since he was a baby, and it’sprobably the finest building I’ve everbeen involved with.”

The building allows Foote to use all campus space to its best capacity.“This building gives us room to do the things we do really well,” saidHead of Middle School John Turner.“I’m excited because it helps us pushourselves to the very best in teachingand learning.”

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Three generations of the Milikowsky family gather in the new building.

Former Board President Karen Pritzker, left, with Melanie Ginter, co-chair of the building committee

Kindergartners join ninth graders to cut the ribbonon the steps of the building at the communityribbon-cutting Sun., Sept. 9.


Reactions to the building wereunanimous. “I want to go backto Foote School,” said JohnKebabian ’69, who donated a rugfrom his family’s New Haven ruggallery to the new building. Otherswho never had the opportunity toattend voiced similar sentiments. “It’s a fantastic building,” saidGordon Ambach, grandfather to theIllick boys, Thor (eighth grade), Cyrus(sixth grade) and Kit (fourth grade).”I’m ready to enroll.”

The next day, Sun., Sept. 9, currentFoote students and families attended acommunity ribbon-cutting. Head ofSchool Carol Maoz, with the help ofFoote’s mascot, Falco (ninth graderIan Ono-Gerow) called on ninthgraders and kindergartners to step upto cut the ribbon, and the group

gathered on the new building’s steps,scissors at the ready. A cheer went upas the newly cut ribbons fluttered inthe air. The Jonathan MilikowskyScience and Technology Building wasnow formally a part of the FooteSchool campus.

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Peter Pap ’68 with the rug he has loaned to Foote for the ninth grade loft

A birds-eye view of the first-floor lobby

Owner’s representative Leland Torrence ’68, building architect Maryann Thompson, andLou Stone of Chapel Construction, whose company constructed the building


By Jennifer Milikowsky ’02

Hello everyone, I’m so pleased to bewith you all today to mark thiswonderful occasion.

Coming back to Foote is always likecoming home to me. I admit, that maybe in part because it is next-door tomy actual childhood home, but moreimportantly it is because of the incred-ible Foote community that feels muchmore like a family. And it is becauseof the generosity of this Foote familythat this amazing building went fromidea to reality. And what a truly won-derful building it is.

I would like to thank everyone whoassisted with the project at all stages,but quickly want thank a few specificpeople without whom this buildingtruly would not have been possible nomatter the amount of money raised.The entire building committee chairedby Melanie Ginter and David Mooreand spurred on by Jay Cox — thankyou. Your effort and commitment tothis project have been remarkable. Ialso want to thank Head of SchoolCarol Maoz, who recognized andarticulated the incredible impact thisbuilding will have on the school andunited the Foote family around thisproject. And many thanks to theentire development department foreverything you’ve done from the veryfirst letter that went out about theproject to finding tiny shovels for thekindergartners at the groundbreaking.You have made this process seem easy and seamless though I’m sure itwasn’t. Special thanks also goes toAnn Baker Pepe who took it uponherself to guide my family throughthis incredible journey with the com-passion and sensitivity of a truefriend.

Since the decision to name this build-ing in honor of my brother I’ve sooften heard the phrase “how perfect.”And I agree. It is perfect. For those

who knew Jon and know Foote, it isobvious — this is a perfect tribute.Jon’s enthusiasm for technology wascontagious. He envisioned how revo-lutionary it would be and was alwaysbusy discovering new ways to incor-porate technology into our lives andspecifically into the classroom. I’llnever forget that I was the first stu-dent to put my sixth grade poetryanthology onto a CD instead of a cassette tape, thanks to Jon’s willing-ness to help.

But I wasn’t the only one in the Footecommunity who was impacted byJon’s love of technology. Throughoutthis past week I have been goingthrough boxes containing old letters

to find inspiration about what I want-ed to share today. I couldn’t havestumbled across anything better.Contained in one box were threeemails Jon sent to me while I was atsummer camp in 2001. Most of youprobably won’t be surprised that hementions that he’s been busy “playingwith computers” in every one ofthem, but it’s the one from July 25ththat made me smile wide as I read“I’m working at Foote now, playingwith their 40 new iMacs and someother cool new technology they justgot in. It’s really fun and I’m makinglots of money teaching these teachershow to check their email.” Not onlyam I sure that Jon was relishing in hisformer teachers now being his stu-

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A Poignant Memory of a Beloved Brother

Jennifer Milikowsky ’02 during her speech at the dedication


dents, but I am also confident that Jon loved seeing the positive impacthe was having on the school. Thisbuilding is the perfect way to furtherthat impact.

Beyond technology Jon’s characterembodied so much of what Footestands for and what kind of peopleFoote teaches us to be. In readingletters I received following Jon’spassing I found friends’ descriptions of him were all so similar. He isuniversally described as kind, mature,sincere, responsible, and thoughtful.Based on these characteristics, it’s notsurprising that I also often read that“he was the kind of guy who everyoneloved and wanted to be near.” Havingspent my childhood idolizing Jon andblindly following him I couldn’t agreemore. Jon was a perfect example ofthe type of caring and considerateperson that makes up the Footecommunity.

But, to fully describe Jon, you mustmention his ability to laugh, as did allthe letters I read. He constantly had abig, bright smile on his face and hetypically only stopped laughing him-self to make others laugh with him. I want to quickly share a story thathighlights both Jon’s sweet nature andthis brilliant sense of humor. And it’sonly appropriate that it’s a storyshared with me by an incredibleEnglish teacher my brothers and I allhad the privilege of having in 9thgrade at Foote. In his reflection ofhaving Jon as a student he writes,

“At one point that year, Jon figuredout that I wasn’t always caught up onthe class’s reading assignments. With asly smile, he’d ask me subtle questionsin class to test me, and occasionallyfind me in the library, furiously read-ing This Boy’s Life. He’d sneak up onme and ask with a laugh ‘Doing yourhomework, Mr. Milburn?’ He had thegraciousness never to tell anyone — itwas our private joke.”

That’s a classic example of who Jonwas — quick witted and incrediblyintelligent, but gentle and kind morethan anything else. And I’m surewithin the walls of the buildingbearing his name, Foote will continueto teach students to be just that.

I would like to express my sinceregratitude to all of you — friends,family, students, alumni, teachers, and staff — for making this buildingpossible. And especially to my parentsfor ensuring that Jon’s name and spirit will live on forever at Foote.

I couldn’t be more excited for thestudents whose learning will beenhanced through the JonathanMilikowsky Science and TechnologyBuilding as I once was by Jon himselfall those years ago.

If Jon were here right now, he wouldtell me to hurry up and finish so wecan cut the ribbon and go play onthose brand new Macs, so in honor of Jon thank you all for helping tocontinue his legacy in this mostperfect way.

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Jon Milikowsky — Ahead of His Time

Before the Internet had invaded American households, before “The Big Bang

Theory” had made scientists celebrities, and before technology had become to

offices what toolboxes are to builders, Jon Milikowsky ’98 had wired his house to

enable his friends to play games on several computers at once. He had rigged up

a system through the cigarette lighter in his parents’ car to enable himself and

his siblings to play TV and video games on

long trips. And when he was still a teenager,

he was spending summers teaching Foote

teachers how to use computers.

“He was always incorporating technology into

education, long before it was the new wave,”

says his sister, Jennifer Milikowsky ’02. “It’s so

obvious to the people who knew him that the

new building is a perfect way to honor his

legacy.”

He was a technological adventurer. Kind,

smart, a mentor, and unendingly patient with

those who were lost on technology’s highway,

he was beloved by many. Now, with the opening of the Jonathan Milikowsky

Science and Technology Building, he will be remembered by all who pass through

its doors.

Jon died in 2006 from complications related to bone cancer. Quiet and seemingly

shy to strangers, he was social and quick to laugh with those who knew him.

Perhaps most important to his little sister, he was inclusive and kind, always

willing to let her tag along with his friends, coaching her in four square and

Capture the Flag, teaching her how to use technology in her school work.

“Technology was fun for Jon,” she says. “He was always trying to make things I

did in the classroom better through technology. I’m so glad that will be shared

now with the entire Foote community.”

Jennifer and Jon Milikowsky


Grass, according to Foote School lore,needs water, seed, sun, and a bit ofcompost tea to grow. Chemicals?Never.

Long before Connecticut outlawedpesticides on elementary school lawnsin 2010, Foote had gone organic,encouraged by Nancy Alderman ’52, a longtime environmentalist who wasinstrumental in getting the statelegislation passed. And long before thecity of New Haven and surroundingtowns had adopted recyclingprograms, Foote was recycling.

Alarm bells have been sounding in the scientific community for decadesregarding climate change and the state of the environment, and formany years, Foote’s staff, teachers,and students have been responding to the challenges confronting theenvironment. From classroomteaching, community serviceprograms, and field trips to organiclawn care and composting, learning in many forms has focused onenvironmental quality andsustainability. The new energy-efficient Jonathan Milikowsky Science and Technology Building is a reflection of the school’s ongoing efforts.

Climate change is going to define thelives of our students,” says MiddleSchool teacher Pam Harmon. “I trymy best to cultivate habits of the mindand habits of the heart that willenable our students to work andthrive in the very different world andprofoundly different times they areentering. It underlines the imperativeof nurturing brave thinkers who arecreative problem solvers and whounderstand that everything really isconnected.”

How does that thinking manifest itselfin the daily life of the school? Hereare some examples:

• Ecology plays a part in thecurriculum for each grade, from the simplest notion of caring for a garden, to more complex ideasregarding alternative energy andcomprehending the environmentalcosts of consumerism. Thecommunity garden is used as ateaching laboratory. Music teachershold classes in the garden. Languageteachers bring their students topractice vocabulary. Mixed AgeGroup teacher Margy Lamere usesthe garden frequently to teach largerlessons to her students. “We talkabout sustainability in our soils,weather, aquatic habitats, Africa and Native American studies, usingthe community garden year roundas a place to watch cycles of plants,insects, birds, and small animals;building an awareness of the naturalworld and the impact humans haveon it,” Margy says.

• Students use Foote’s butterfly gardento attract particular species and togather their larva, and also as ahaven for bees. “We have planted allkinds of things to attract insects,which pollinate the whole garden,”Margy says. “Insects, in turn, attract

An environmental focus in the classroom a

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Lauren Sonnenfeld, Elias Theodore, and Lucy Peterson bring in a bumper crop of tomatoes.

First and second graders laid wood chipsalong the garden paths.


m and for the campus

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birds. My first and second gradersare budding ornithologists, havinglearned to listen to calls and identifyfield marks. Knowing at a youngage that birds are often an indicatorof the health of the environment,that something is amiss whencertain birds show up at odd timesor not at all, is important as a lifelesson.”

• Kindergartners have a garden rightoutside their classrooms, where theylearn how to care for plants “inmuch the same way they learn totake care of one another,” saysoutgoing Lower School Head PattyChamberlain.

• Kindergarten through Grade 3classrooms contribute theircompostibles to the compost pile.The maintenance department usesthe compost throughout campus tofeed the gardens.

• Each year, Foote holds an Earth DayAssembly, planned by the Environ -mental Action Group (EAG), one ofFoote’s active extracurricular groups.The 2012 Assem bly focused on educating students about the world-wide water crisis. For the past threeyears, the group has presented itsEnvironmental Stewardship Award toa community member who has had apositive impact on the environment.

• Ninth grade science classes havebeen involved in a long-term waterquality study of the West River.“Our data has been used by thestate Department of Energy andEnvironmental Protection and forresearch at Yale,” science teacherJohn Cunningham says.

• For the past 25 years, seventh gradestudents have studied alternativeenergy and built working alternativeenergy projects.

• Sixth grade students raise salmonfry in their classrooms, then take afield trip to the Salmon River inColchester, which is a tributary ofthe Connecticut River, to releasethem.

• In the 1990s, EAG students createda Foote School tree trail thatidentified trees throughout campus.Recently, fifth grade studentsdeveloped an online guide to thetrail.

• Ecology is a focus in social studiesand science for fifth graders.Highlighted by a three-day, two-night stay at Deer Lake, a 253-acre property in south-centralConnecticut, students investigate --the impact of human activity onthe environment. For more than 25years, fifth graders have collectedrecyclable materials weekly fromoffices and classrooms throughoutthe school. In the spring, they also create a working solar ovenfrom recycled and recyclablematerials.

This is by no means a comprehensivelist of all that goes on at Foote toraise community awareness aboutenvironmental issues. It is just asmattering of all that happens eachday in the classrooms, the gardens,and the fields and rivers beyond the campus, that educates futurecitizens about their responsibilitiesregarding their environment. SaysJohn Cunningham, “The idea thatwe’re all stewards of our planet —that’s the attitude we’re trying tofoster.”

Mixed Age Group students engage in a scavenger hunt to learn more about the garden.


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The ninth grade Graduationceremonies combined wit, wisdom,and the occasional hilarious gaffe as19 ninth graders bade farewell toFoote.

Foote alumnus John Wareck ’84charmed the graduates and theaudience with his delightfuladmonitions to “Come back toFoote!” John warmly welcomed thenew graduates as Foote alumni andannounced that Cassidy McCarns and Harrison Lapides would be thecorrespondents for the Class of 2012.

The keynote speaker, parent andcomedy writer Andy Marlatt, gave anuproariously funny graduation speechthat was (unwittingly) provided by theninth graders — with a little helpfrom Andy's prodigious creativity. The speech proved so popular that aT-shirt with the core message was

produced for the graduates. (FindAndy’s speech on the following page,but remember, you really had to bethere…)

Then a graduate who will remainunnamed stood at the lectern andsaid, “Choate would like to thank….”when what he actually meant was“Foote would like to thank…” andonce he returned to his seat, herealized his error and was summonedback to the lectern to revise his earlierstatement, testament to the truth that‘you have to get back on the horsethat threw you.’

All of which contributed to a generalatmosphere of good spirits andlaughter perfectly suited to a day ofcelebration. Outgoing Lower SchoolHead Patty Chamberlain led theceremonies with a reflection, andClass President Cassidy McCarns

welcomed families, faculty, staff, andguests. To add to the general sense ofdelight, Bryan Zhou announced theNinth Grade Class Gift, which will be used for financial aid for students.Parent Catherine Sbriglio, mother of Max, announced that the NinthGrade Parents Farewell Gift, $10,000— reached with 100 percentparticipation! — and provide a bench in the ninth grade lounge in theJonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building.

The Hannah Lee Diploma, establishedin memory of Hannah Lee, a memberof the class of 2008 who diedsuddenly in 2004, was given to C.Dary Dunham, interim head ofschool, 2007–09. Nicolas McCabebestowed the award, and Daryhappily led the ninth graders in thechorus of a favorite song.

The Ninth Grade Class of 2012

Graduation 2012


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Middle School Head John Turnerannounced that the Ninth GradeOutstanding Academic AchievementAward would go to MeeraDhodapkar. Teacher Lara Andersonpresented the Outstanding AthleticAchievement Award to Conor Marlattand Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy, andthe Jean B. Shepler Fine Arts Prize,presented by music teacher Liz Reed-Swale, was awarded to Bryan Zhouand Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy.

The Foote School Prize, awarded bythe faculty to the student who best

exemplifies the spirit of the school and who has demonstrated leadership,school spirit, love of learning,generosity of heart and service toothers, was presented to Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy.

Mia Reid and Aléc Zemborainpresented a slideshow to music ofclass memories. The World RhythmEnsemble, comprising ninth gradersand directed by Michelle Cappellieri,played both Nigerian and Cubancelebration rhythms.

New graduates then formed areceiving line, greeting their guestsand teachers before joining the crowdfor a luncheon celebrating theirachievement. Our congratulations and very best wishes to them all.

Secondary SchoolMatriculations 2012

Caleb Bishop – Amity Regional High School

Sam Burbank – Hotchkiss School

Jay Coburn – Sacred Heart Academy

Meera Dhodapkar – Hopkins School

Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy –

Choate Rosemary Hall

Max Hauser – The Morgan School

Harrison Lapides – Choate Rosemary Hall

Conor Marlatt – Choate Rosemary Hall

Olivia Matthes Theriault – Choate Rosemary Hall

Nick McCabe – Hamden High School

Cassidy McCarns – Branford High School

Mia Reid – Cooperative Arts and Humanities

High School

Max Sbriglio – The Loomis Chaffee School

Ian Shaw – Mark T. Sheehan High School

Peyton Swift – The Taft School

Dale Wongwiwat – Hamden Hall Country

Day School

Aléc Zemborain – Choate Rosemary Hall

Mikel Zemborain – Choate Rosemary Hall

Bryan Zhou – Choate Rosemary Hall

Bryan Zhou and Juliette Kenn deBalinthazy, after accepting the Jean B.Shepler Fine Arts Prize, with music teacherLiz Reed-Swale

Max Sbriglio ’12, who was Falco duringthe 2011-12 school year

Mia Reid ’12 with her mother, MichelleTurner

Aléc and Mikel Zemborain with their parents, Axel Zemborain and Susana La PortaDrago


By Andy Marlatt

I am truly honored to be able to speak at Foote today. In fact, I’m notoften asked to give commencementspeeches. Comedy writers seldom are.Over the course of the next fewminutes, you will, I feel confident,understand why.

In trying to find a meaningful, inspir-ing theme for you today, I asked quitea few people if they remember whatwas said at their own commencementsfrom high school and college, whatthe speaker’s message was. Few ofthem remembered anything. It’s notbecause the speaker didn’t have animportant message to impart. Theydid. Probably. I don’t remember.

And the reason no one remembers is,on the day you graduate, the com-mencement speaker isn’t the mostimportant person in your life. Themost important person is you. Youdid the work. You finished. You’regraduating. So what I realized is, ifI’m going to find a message with anyreal meaning for you, it can’t comefrom me. It has to come from you.Fortunately, I found one.

I’m going to read you a quote fromyou, the ninth grade Foote Schoolgraduating class of 2012. Although itexemplifies who you are and hints atwhat you hope to be, you won’t recog-nize it because you’ve never heard itbefore, never actually said it before,because it’s a message I found hiddenin an anagram built solely using your19 first names and that of your school.

A secret message from yourselves, toyourselves. And so Sam Caleb JayMeera Juliette Harrison Conor OliviaNicholas Cassidy Mia Peyton AlecBryan Mikel Dale Ian Max(andtheother) Max, here it is:

— All hail the cosmic canary, amberavian spirit, jolly, heroic Dalai Lamaof the sky. Join ye a hobo dentist cult,and Xerox not a moose. Arm cheese.E. Amen.”

I know. Inspiring, right? And just thekind of thing these kids would comeup with. Honestly you guys. Ofcourse, you totally get it, (right?). But because there are parents here,who don’t understand how yourgeneration thinks, I’ll go ahead and decrypt it for their benefit.

We’ll start with the beginning: All hail— A simple opening really. You’resaying celebrate, praise yourselves.You’ve worked hard in your timehere. Take a bow. You deserve it. It’seither that or you’re sendingyourselves a note on a potentiallydangerous weather condition.

Next is the cosmic canary — yourmeaning here is lovely: embrace thefree spirit in you and soar like a bird,following your heart. This, I think,really speaks to who you have become.

Now I’ve known some of you sincethe mixed-age years and seen you allgrow and change. Yes, some of yourfriends have already left, and those ofyou still here I don’t often see. I meanSam, we never hang out anymore.Dude. (Call me.) But having seen otherninth graders here, I can state that youare a remarkably impressive, unifiedcrew. Compassionate, intelligent, sup-portive. You really seem to care forone another. Like a flock of canarieswould at Foote. If they could go toFoote. Which they can’t. The doors aretoo heavy for their little beaks.

Of course a flock is made up of individ-uals, and while I can’t claim to know

you all well, I have picked up a fewthings. I’ve been watching you. WhichOK, sounds creepy… But what I meanis, I know little things, like I know thatCaleb likes corny jokes and Juliette andConor can really sing and Cassidy likesacting and Max S. should go into act-ing and Meera and Olivia are excellentat purposefully dancing horribly andMia and Harrison have this strangedebate over whether the plural ofmoose is moose or meese and Bryanshould not be left alone with powertools and Mikel and Aléc can arguewith each other fluently in at least threelanguages. I did not know Harrisoncould rap. That was… unsettling.

That poetry cabaret reminded me,however, that there was much more to you than any of us could guess. I didn’t know that Peyton and Jaycould express themselves so well, thatIan and Sam could do pratfalls, thatNick and Max H. can do tenaciousand silly simultaneously. And Dale. I don’t know what to feel more:impressed by your writing or fright-ened that I might accidentally honk a horn in your presence.

In other words, you’re saying youaren’t just canaries. You’re cosmic. Imean, some of you are really out there.

Amber avian spirit — Amber is acolor. Colors are nice. It could be that?

Andy Marlatt

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No? OK, probably you’re telling all ofus that just as canaries can be yellowor green or brown, you all come fromdifferent colors, different races andbackgrounds, and you appreciate that.You’ve embraced that spirit. As Peytonwould have said in her poem the othernight, if she were talking about avians,color doesn’t make the canary. As youmove on to high school and beyond,you’re encouraging yourself: Don’t seecolor. See the canary underneath eachof you.

Jolly — I like this. You’re saying,‘Let’s just be happy.’ That’s not alwayseasy, especially in high school, whichcan be depressing, degrading, anddemoralizing.

Well, it was for me. But you’ll be fine.Whatever.

Heroic — This means be brave, right?As I’ve said, you’ve already shown this.You’re willing to take risks. In the poet-ry cabaret. By heading off to China. So here, with this single word, you arecounseling yourselves that sometimesyou have to go for it, just jump withoutlooking. Although being canaries, youcan fly, so when you jump there’s not asmuch risk. Which would kind of becheating.… I’m not sure you thoughtthis part of the message through.

Dalai Lama of the Sky — Two possi-bilities here. One, be a messenger ofpeace and goodwill, like the TibetanDalai Lama. When the Chineseteacher Wang Manchun stayed withus last fall, we spoke about the DalaiLama. Wang Manchun was surprisedto learn that he was revered aroundthe world. In China, officially, theDalai Lama is a bad guy. But WangManchun learned that the DL is apeace-loving person, and that brokedown a barrier for Wang Manchun.You all have that ability. In somesense you’ve already done it, both intraveling to China and welcomingtheir students. So you’re telling your-

selves here to keep doing that, tobreak down barriers between peoplesby using love and understanding.

The other possibility is the DalaiLama is old and bald and wears glass-es, like me, so yeah, ha ha, very funny.

Join ye a hobo dentist cult — I’m reallyhoping this is a metaphor. You don’tmean to join a hobo dentist cult per se,right? They’re probably not sanitary.What I think you’re saying is do bewilling to try something new, maybeeven strange, impractical, unpopular.That approach to life is going to beimportant in high school, a placewhere it’s easy, or at least less risky, toconform and lose who you are. Parentssometimes forget the pressures highschoolers are under, but it’s a placewhere too often you give in, where yousay ‘No’ when you should say ‘Yes,’and you say ‘Yes’ when you definitely,absolutely should say ‘No.’ And thenyou make it worse by posting a pictureof what you said Yes to on Facebook.

Hobo dentists of course don’t haveFacebook accounts. They’re hoboes.And there’s no Wi-Fi on freight trains.So in that sense you’re remindingyourselves not to post everything youdo on Facebook. Kinda roundaboutlogic, but I like it.

Xerox not a moose — I guess becausethat would be stupid? Although if youdid, I wouldn’t mind seeing that onFacebook.

Or here you could be offering anothermetaphor, urging yourselves to protectthe environment. Your predecessorshaven’t done well with that. We’ve letindustry and technology take prece-dence over wildlife. In other words,we’ve Xeroxed a lot of mooses.Moose. Meese. And a Xeroxed mooseis not a real moose. It’s just a pictureof a moose. You’re warning us that ifwe aren’t better stewards of this plan-et, pictures is all we’ll have left of

moose… es. And really, you can’t getmuch of the moose on a copier any-way. Just the back end if you’re lucky.So what you’re saying is, if we don’tsave what we have, all we’ll have leftis moose butts.

Arm cheese — Remember to showerregularly? That’s all I got.

The single letter E — This was by faryour most complex point. Obviously.This lone E says, ‘Follow your heart.Be willing to stand alone if you haveto.’ It also reminds you to be inclusive.After all, this was an extraneous E.Unnecessary. Useless. But not forgotten.You included it even though it didn’tappear to have a place. Because youlook upon everyone as Equal, with acapital E. Lastly, as you clearly know,the bells in the clock tower atWestminster in London are tuned to thekey of E, and London will host theOlympics this summer, where all theworld will come together in a raremoment of inclusiveness, even the small,unloved, oft-forgotten nation of Estonia.

Personally I think you kind ofstretched for that one, but I appreciatethe effort.

Amen — I think this is your way ofsaying, ‘Please Mr. Marlatt, stop now.That’s enough. We really want to getout of here.’ I think we all hear thatmessage.

And so in conclusion graduates, aseach of you leave here today, bravelysoaring into a jolly, peaceful Tibetanfuture, one where you will appreciatecolor but not judge by it, and whereyou will resist the temptation to photo-copy the back ends of large woodlandcreatures, remember this: always stayin touch with your inner hobo dentist.Who has hopefully showered first.

All hail the Foote School class of2012. All hail the cosmic canaries!Arm cheese. E. Amen.

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The baton was passed several timesduring Eighth Grade Recognition Day,as successors were named to leadFoote’s numerous clubs and activities.Honors were bestowed as well at theceremony, led by Student CouncilPresident Peyton Swift on Tuesday, June 12, in the Hosley Gymnasium.

Peyton announced that this year’sStudent Council Gift, $500, would begiven to the Diaper Bank, a non-profitorganization founded by Foote parentJoanne Goldblum that raises money topurchase and distribute free diapers toneedy Connecticut residents through66 agencies such as soup kitchens andshelters.

Peyton also announced that the 2012–13 Student Council president wouldbe Sherman Goldblum. (See box onright for a complete list of 2012–13student leadership positions.)Heidi Hamilton, the mother of Omari

Caldwell, announced that the EighthGrade Parents Farewell Gift wouldhelp equip the eighth grade home-rooms in the Jonathan MilikowskyScience and Technology Building.

The Eighth Grade AthleticAchievement Awards are given to students who have demonstratedthroughout the year high levels ofskill, sportsmanship, leadership, spiritand effort. The girls’ athletic awards,presented by Humanities DepartmentCo-Chair Sheila Lavey, was given toHelena Butler and Isabelle Lent. Theboys’ award was given by fourthgrade teacher John Climie to JaredMilazzo.

Science Department Co-Chair LeslieLong presented the Eighth GradeAcademic Prize, given this year to twostudents, Ariel Feinstein and OliviaPodos, with the highest achievementgrade averages for the entire eighth

grade year. Honorable mentions weregiven to Helena Butler, Ethan DellaRoca, and Lilli Gibson.

Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy and ConorMarlatt, the editors of Footenotes, theschool’s literary magazine, announcedthat this year’s issue was dedicated tofifth grade teacher Adam Solomon. Ina similar vein, Josie Lee and MiaReid, the editors of Foote Steps,Foote’s yearbook, announced that the2012 issue was dedicated to threelongtime Foote teachers who wereretiring, Lisa Totman, Patty Chamberlain, and Nancy Worms.

Head of School Carol Maoz, Head of Middle School John Turner, andAssistant Head of Middle SchoolLiam Considine presented eachdeparting eighth grader with a FooteSchool certificate.

The Class of 2013 as they completed eighth grade

Eighth Grade Recognition Day

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the following schools:

Christoph Bagley – the Foote School

Charlotte Beebe – the Foote School

Yael Braverman – amity high School

Rachel Brennan – the Foote School

Lawrence Buhl – the Foote School

helena Butler – Choate Rosemary hall

Sasha Cadariu – the Foote School

Logan Calderone – hamden hall

omari Caldwell – hopkins School

Caitlin Chiocchio – the Foote School

abigail Clarke – the Foote School

Ella Cowan de Wolf – the Foote School

Ethan della Rocca- Choate Rosemary hall

anna diffley – Choate Rosemary hall

Natalie diMario – the Foote School

Eliza dunham – the taft School

ian dunning – the Foote School

Mateusz dziuda – the Foote School

Sara Feinstein – Choate Rosemary hall

ariel Feinstein – Choate Rosemary hall

Lilli Gibson – Choate Rosemary hall

Joseph Gillis – the holderness School

Sherman Goldblum – the Foote School

Erika von Graevenitz – Cushing academy

Shafton haley – the Foote School

John harbinson – amity high School

Justine hooks – the Foote School

Edward Kennedy – Choate Rosemary hall

Chandler hutcherson – the Foote School

andrew Jordan – the Foote School

Nathaniel Kerman – Choate Rosemary hall

healy Knight – deerfield academy

anna Lemert – the Foote School

Josie Lee – Choate Rosemary hall

isabelle Lent – the Foote School

tamir March – the Foote School

Julian Markese – hopkins School

Catherine Martin – the Foote School

Carson McCarns – the Foote School

dylan Miko – the Foote School

Jared Milazzo – the Foote School

Shelby olivieri – the Foote School

ian ono-Gerow – the Foote School

Nicholas Palumbo – the Foote School

olivia Podos – Choate Rosemary hall

Griffin alan Price – Westminster School

alexandra Rokhlin – hamden hall

Leila Sachner – the Foote School

N’dasia Smith – the Foote School

Caroline Soper – the Foote School

Preston Stump – hopkins School

theodore vlock – hopkins School

George Wildridge – the Foote School

Emma Weiss – hopkins School

dominique Williams – the Foote School

Benjamin Wishnie-Edwards – Choate

Rosemary hall

anika Zetterberg – the Foote School

Leadership Rolesfor the 2012–13School Year

NiNth GRadE PRESidENt

Jared Milazzo

StudENt CouNCiL PRESidENt

Sherman Goldblum

aMNEStY iNtERNatioNaL

isabelle Lent, head

Marcello de La Mora, assistant head

ChiNa aMBaSSadoRS

Katie Martin

Matt dziuda

ChoRuS

Lily James, Elena Levin

CoMMuNitY SERviCE

Leila Sachner, Nathan Chang,

Natalie Muskin, amelia o’Keefe

ENviRoNMENtaL aCtioN GRouP

John Koobatian

F-StaNd

anika Zetterberg

JaZZ RoCK ENSEMBLE

andrew Jordan, John Koobatian

ModEL CoNGRESS

Jared Milazzo, Rachel Brennan,

Leila Sachner, Nick Palumbo,

Matt dziuda, George Wildridge,

Katie Martin, dom Williams

FootENotES LitERaRY MaGaZiNE

Justine hooks

FootE StEPS YEaRBooK

Lily James, Jared Milazzo

SPi

holden turner

FaLCo, FootE’S FaLCoN MaSCot

ian ono-GerowHelena Butler awaits her cue.

A heartfelt goodbye

Ariel Feinstein and Olivia Podos accepttheir prizes from science teacher Leslie Long

Eighth Graders will attend


Congratulations to members of theFoote School student body who havereceived awards and recognitions.

GRADUATION AND EIGHTHGRADE RECOGNITION

The Foote School PrizeJuliette Kenn de Balinthazy

Ninth Grade Academic AwardMeera Dhodapkar

Eighth Grade Academic AwardAriel Feinstein, Olivia PodosHonorable Mention: Helena Butler,Ethan Della Rocca, Lilli Gibson

Jean B. Shepler Fine Arts PrizeJuliette Kenn de Balinthazy, Bryan Zhou

Ninth Grade Athletic AwardsJuliette Kenn de Balinthazy, Conor Marlatt

Eighth Grade Athletic AwardsHelena Butler, Isabelle Lent, Jared Milazzo

CONTINENTAL MATHEMATICS LEAGUE (Ninth Grade level mathematics)

The Foote School Team placed firstregionally. Team members:Caleb Bishop, Meera Dhodapkar, MaxHauser, Harrison Lapides, ConorMarlatt, Olivia Matthes Theriault,Nicolas McCabe, Ian Shaw, PeytonSwift, Aléc Zemborain, MikelZemborain, Bryan Zhou

Meera Dhodopkar placed firstindividually in the region. Max Hauser and Bryan Zhou wererecognized for achievement.

AMERICAN MATHEMATICSCONTEST

Sponsored by the MathematicsAssociation of America (grades 6, 7, 8)The Foote School received a certificateof achievement for scoring a total of50 points or more.

Daniel Zanuttini-Frank was theoverall school winner for the contest.

Honor Roll (represents the top 5percent of more than 2,300 competingU.S. schools and schools abroad) Daniel Zanuttini-Frank – sixth gradeAlyssa Zhou – seventh gradeDominique Williams – eighth grade

Certificates of Achievement (awardedto students in sixth grade or below for a score greater than 15)Daniel Zanuttini-Frank, JonahBerman, William Rosenbluth

Sixth GradeDaniel Zanuttini-Frank, first placeJonah Berman, second placeWilliam Rosenbluth, third place

Seventh GradeAlyssa Zhou, first placeHolden Turner, second placeClaudia Horvath-Diano, third place

Eighth GradeDominique Williams, first placeOlivia Podos, second placeIan Ono-Gerow, Anika Zetterberg,third place

NEW ENGLAND MATHEMATICS LEAGUE

Eighth Grade TeamThe Foote team placed third regionally.Olivia Podos placed fourth regionally. Team members: Lilli Gibson, IanOno-Gerow, Olivia Podos, PrestonStump, Dominique Williams

Seventh Grade TeamThe team placed third in the regionand 27th in a field of 128 schools.Alyssa Zhou placed fourth regionally. Team members: Nathaniel Bogardus,Daniel Kuriakose, Virginia Stanley,Annika Swift, Holden Turner, AlyssaZhou

Sixth Grade TeamThe team placed second in the NewHaven region and 25th overall in afield of 131 schools. Sarah Zhaoplaced second regionally; DanielZanuttini-Frank placed thirdregionally. Team members: Jonah Berman,Jackson Haile, Julianna Hellerman,William Rosenbluth, DanielZanuttini-Frank, Sarah Zhao

MODEL CONGRESS AWARDSHeld at Packer Collegiate Institute inBrooklyn, N.Y., the Model Congressincluded 200 middle school studentsfrom 13 independent schools.

Fourteen of 18 legislative billspresented by Foote students passed in their respective committees. OneFoote School bill was selected fordebate in full committee session in the afternoon. The bill, “An Act toLegalize Euthanasia in All FiftyStates,” presented by seventh gradersNico Kenn de Balinthazy and RodyConway, was selected for full sessionand subsequently passed.

Honorable Mentions for Best Legislator: Eighth Grade: Katie Martin, JaredMilazzo, Dominique Williams Ninth Grade: Meera Dhodapkar, Max Sbriglio, Mikel Zemborain

Golden Gavel Award for BestLegislator: Anna Diffley

Accolades 2012

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NATIONAL LATIN EXAMThis comprehensive exam consisting of40 questions covering vocabulary andgrammar, history and civilization,mythology, English derivatives, andreading comprehension is given tostudents throughout the United Statesand in several foreign countries.

Ninth GradeGold Medal and Summa Cum LaudeMeera Dhodapkar

Magna Cum LaudePeyton SwiftBryan Zhou

Eighth GradeGold Medal and Summa Cum LaudeAriel FeinsteinOlivia Podos

Silver Medal and Maxima Cum LaudeOmari CaldwellCaitlin ChiocchioEthan Della RoccaNatalie DiMarioSara FeinsteinLilli GibsonNat KermanHealy KnightDominique Williams

Magna Cum LaudeYael BravermanHelena ButlerMatt DziudaJosie LeeIan Ono-GerowLeila SachnerAnika Zetterberg

Cum LaudeCarson McCarnsDylan MikoJared MilazzoPreston Stump

Seventh GradeIntroduction to Latin certificates

Certificate of Achievement and a ribbonNathan ChangJohn KoobatianVirginia StanleyAnnika SwiftSasha ValoneAlyssa Zhou

Certificate of AchievementRobin ArmourNate BogardusBen BartonRody ConwayTommy CraftJames DeakinMarcelo De La MoraPatrick GallagherClaudia Horvath-Diano Henry JacobElena LevinAnees PatwaSimon SchaeferTim TompkinsHolden TurnerSofie Weiss

CT COUNCIL OF LANGUAGETEACHERS POETRY RECITATIONCONTEST

More than 750 students from 74schools in Connecticut competed inthe event. Foote students won a first,second, or third place medal in everyone of the 12 categories in which theywere entered.

Seventh GradeFrench, High School 1Nico Kenn de Balinthazy, first place

Spanish, High School 1Claudia Horvath-Diano, second place

Latin, Middle School 1Logan Knight, first place

Native Spanish, Middle School Marcelo De La Mora, first place

Eighth GradeFrench, High School 2Teddy Kennedy, second place

Spanish, High School 2Abby Clarke, second place

Latin, Middle School 2Caitlin Chiocchio, first place

Ninth GradeLatin, High School 1Cassidy McCarns, first place

Latin, High School 2Meera Dhodapkar, third place

Spanish, High School 3Meera Dhodapkar, second place

French, High School 3Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy, secondplace

Native Chinese, High School Bryan Zhou, third place

MAROON AND GREY AWARD(Field Day Winner)Grey team: Captains Juliette Kenn deBalinthazy and Mikel Zemborain

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Meera Dhodapkar accepting the NinthGrade Outstanding Academic AchievementAward


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This has been an exciting andextremely productive year at The FooteSchool! On behalf of the Board, I amhappy to report that the schoolremains in strong financial conditionand continues to pursue its missionwith vigor. Enrollment and annualgiving have remained very healthy,allowing the school to meet itsprogrammatic goals. The capitalcampaign, Imagine Our Future,reached its $12 million goal in mid-June, and the new JonathanMilikowsky Science and TechnologyBuilding is open for classes!

The new building truly transforms ourMiddle School, adding 19 percent tothe school’s square footage and pro-viding homeroom areas for the eighthand ninth grades. It also provides threenew science labs, a technology center,and classrooms Foote urgently needed.

The Jonathan Milikowsky Science andTechnology Building, the MiddleSchool Building and the NorthBuilding form three sides of a court-yard that now bustles with studentsand teachers. And I know many par-ents and teachers share my pleasure inseeing that the recess field for theMiddle School is once again a big,grassy area. The students will enjoythat outdoor space at recess each day!

The former Middle School technologyand science labs have been refurbishedto provide significant improvements: a Lower School Science DiscoveryRoom, a Lower School WorldLanguages Classroom, and anexpanded and thoughtfully designedLearning Support Center.

As many will recall, the goals of therecently completed capital campaignwere threefold:• purchase of 3.8 acres at the corner

of Prospect and Highland Streets

and subsequent creation of a full-size playing field there,

• construction of a new science/technology building

• renovation of the Middle Schoolbuilding.

With the playing field and the newbuilding now in daily use, theBuilding and Grounds Committee hasturned its focus to the renovation ofthe Middle School building. An initialstep was taken during the summerwhen the building’s electrical systemswere upgraded.

The Board’s Education Committee,which includes faculty and staff aswell as Board members, was involvedin the school-wide self-study effort,and will meet with the VisitingAccreditation Committee in October.We will take pride in presenting Footeto the Visiting Committee and lookforward to its report.

The Nominating Committee identifiednew Board members to fill the positionsof those who have completed theirterms. We are fortunate that the FooteSchool community includes so manyindividuals who are able — and willing!— to offer valuable experience, per-spective, and skills in support of theschool. The newest Board members,elected at the Annual Meeting of theFoote School Association on May 14,are introduced on the following page.Led by the Governance Committee, theBoard also provided feedback to Headof School Carol Maoz and assessed theBoard’s effectiveness in its role.

As I pass the responsibilities of BoardPresident to Richard Bershtein, I amgrateful to him and to the Board forits dedicated work on behalf of TheFoote School.

Sincerely, Melinda Agsten

A Year of Growth and Excellence Board of Directors Update

SPotlIgHt

In Appreciation

Foote’s Board of Directors evolves

each year. At the Association’s Annual

Meeting in May, the Board thanked six

departing members for their dedicated

service:

HeIDI HAMIlton served for almost

seven years and took an active role in

fundraising for the Annual Fund as a

class captain. She will be remembered

for her eloquent remarks on the capital

campaign video and her constructive

questions at Board meetings. lIBBy

PeArD served on the Board for two

years as PtC co-president and, after a

year off the Board, was elected to a

four-year term. She served as president

for those four years and one year as

immediate past president, always with

a steady presence and a facility for

communicating to all constituencies.

SID BogArDuS served on the Board for

eight years, taking an active role on the

nominating Committee and chairing the

Development Committee and the capital

campaign. the consummate loyal

director, MelAnIe gInter rarely missed

a meeting in the 10 years she served on

the Board. She always stepped up,

serving as the Board secretary, on the

executive Committee, as chair of the

Building and grounds Committee, and

as co-chair of the Building Committee.

She’s been an effective leader of facili-

ties planning and also served as a valu-

able link to the neighborhood. MAry

Hu, who has served for seven years,

has taken a leading role on matters to

do with education and has overseen the

transformation of the education

Committee. Mary kept the Board

focused on the core educational mis-

sion center of the school and the per-

spective of faculty. CHeryl nADzAM

co-chaired the PtC for two years and

served on the Board during that time.

Her energy, enthusiasm and commit-

ment to the school provide an amazing

model to all of us.


Richard Lee is the managing directorof OR&L Commercial, a regionalcommercial real estate anddevelopment firm he founded morethan 20 years ago. Over the years hehas been a member of many local andnational boards, both charitable andbusiness related, and currently sits on the Greater New Haven GoodwillEasterSeals Board. A graduate of the University of Vermont with abachelor's degree in Economics, Richis an avid skier, golfer and biker. Richserved on the Building Committee for the Jonathan Milikowsky Scienceand Technology Building. He lives inMadison with his wife Amy and theirdaughters, Ally, a freshman at GeorgeWashington University, Josie, a ninthgrader at Choate, and Foote studentCharlie, in MAG.

Yanyun Wu is an associate professorof Laboratory Medicine at YaleSchool of Medicine. She was born andraised in China. Yan was on theschool board for the SouthernConnecticut Chinese School and isalso a member of the Woodbridge

Board of Education and that Board'sfinance committee, and the AmericanSociety for Apheresis. She has taken a leadership role in Foote’s ChineseNew Year celebration and hasattended one of the delegationdinners, serving as translator betweenCarol Maoz and the Yali Principal.Yan and her husband, Yi Zhou, havebeen Foote parents since September2009. Their son Bryan graduatedfrom ninth grade in June and isattending Choate; their daughterAlyssa is in eighth grade at Foote.

Kiran Zaman, originally fromPakistan, grew up in South Carolina.Her family returned to Pakistan whenshe was 14 years old. She acquired herbachelor’s degree in Fine Arts andFrench and her master’s in Fine Arts,from Punjab University. She was pro-fessor of Modern Art at FatimaJinnah Women’s University inRawalpindi, and she taught French forseveral years at the Alliance Françaisein Rawalpindi. Kiran’s paintings havebeen exhibited and sold in many soloand group exhibitions. Apart from hercareer as an artist and teacher, sheplayed the lead role in three PakistaniTV drama series. Upon returning tothe United States in 2001, she relocat-ed to New Haven where she taughtFrench at Helene Grant School andthe Yeshiva High School. She designeda curriculum at Helene Grant usingart to teach French to children inkindergarten through sixth grade. Shealso was the manager and an educator

at the Eli Whitney Museum inHamden. Kiran and her husband,Sabooh S. Mubbashar, live inWoodbridge with their three children. Both sonsare Foote students; Eesa is in thirdgrade and Ehsaan is in MAG. Theirdaughter Yasmeena attends preschoolin New Haven. Kiran is currentlyenrolled at Wesleyan University in the Masters of Arts in Liberal Studiesprogram.

Jaime Cole is co-president of theParent Teacher Council. She grew upin Woodbury, Connecticut and livedin Chicago for several years while sheattended The John Marshall LawSchool and her husband attendedmedical school. She was a lead articleseditor of the John Marshall LawReview and afterward practiced lawat a Chicago firm for nearly five yearsbefore returning to Connecticut. Herpractice concentrated in labor andemployment law and constructionlaw. She is currently an adjunct pro-fessor at the University of New Havenwhere she teaches courses in Equalityand Employment Law. Of particularinterest in her teaching are issues ofequality in education. Jaime lives inNorth Haven with her husbandShawn, a Veterans Administrationphysician, and their children Nolan, a second grader at Foote, and daughter Mirabel who attends preschool in New Haven.

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Meet the New Members of the Board of Directors


Competition between the maroon andthe grey has a long history at Foote,and this year’s field day relays, tug-of-wars, and other feats of derring-docaptured the same good-natured spiritof rivalry that has been a Footetrademark since the 1920s.

The Field Day parade was ably led, pertradition, by Foote mascot Falco (akaninth grader Max Sbriglio) and theninth graders rallied younger studentsto achieve their utmost, particularly in tug-of-war, where much energeticvocal encouragement was dispensed.Kindergartners dove into their firstChicken Dance, the traditional warm-up for the day, and grinning faces —and more than a few breathless com-petitors — were the final result.

Field Day Fun

Warming up with the Chicken Dance

Mastering the art of running and balancing

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Around CAmpus

The grey team pulls mightily in tug-of-war.

The race is on!

It isn’t easy, but it’s fun.


The celebration of May Day, which is held at the end of May at Foote,embraces the tradition of the ancient holiday if not the precise date. Anastronomical event that falls approximately between a solstice and an equinox,it derives from the Celtic festival of Beltane, in which participants dancedaround fires, moving in the same direction as the sun as it crossed the sky.

At Foote, traditional dances such as the Maypole Dance, the Sleights SwordDance of the ninth graders, and the Virginia Reel kept feet tapping andchildren large and small moving together to festive music.

May Day — Savoring the Tradition of Dance

Around and around the Maypole

Ready to dance

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Above: Kindergartners step by step. Top right photo: The ninth gradersand the Sleights Sword dance

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Community serviceThrives at Foote

Foote’s long history of communityservice manifested itself this year innumerous efforts that benefited non-profit organizations. Those includedthe Cook and Care Walkathon, whichspreads awareness and raises money tobenefit the Community Soup Kitchen,Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen,FISH of Greater New Haven, andInterfaith Volunteer Care Givers.Another effort called Mountain ofWarmth collected coats and sweatersfor Integrated Refugee & ImmigrantServices, which helps refugee families— who often come from countrieswith warm climates — prepare forNew England winters. CommunityService members also wrote letters of encouragement to soldiers inAfghanistan and held a food drive fororganizations that distribute food to

needy families. “These efforts help ourkids become aware of the value ofgiving,” says Director of AdmissionsLaura Altshul, who with After School

Program Director Dawn Walshadvised the group. “It’s a veryimportant part of their education to give back.”

News and Notes

Pondering what to write

Members of the Community Service group gathered in the spring to write letters and create care packages for soldiers serving inAfghanistan.

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Of Poetry andPerformance

The Poetry Cabaret began in 1994,the year writer and poet MichaelMilburn began teaching at Foote. Bob Sandine, who taught ninth gradeEnglish at the time, devised the idea ofcombining poetry and performance.With support from EnglishDepartment Chair Allie Kubler and Head of School Jean Lamont, the Cabaret began with studentsmemorizing and reciting poems thatthey had studied or written in Englishclass. Over the years, it has grown toinclude musical performances, comedyand dramatic skits, dancing, fencing,and whatever a particular class orstudent wants to do that involveswords, melody, or rhythm.

After the first few cabarets, MichaelMilburn’s students began focusing onspoken word poetry, which now is thecenterpiece of the program. Studentschoose material from poems studiedin class or that they find on their own.Many students collaborate.

Students spend a month working onthe show during English classes.Milburn tells his students that theCabaret is essentially their lastappearance as a grade in front of theschool and their families — apartfrom graduation — and that theyshould pick material that they feelstrongly about and feel expresses themindividually and as a group.Performances, powerful, emotional,sometimes groundbreaking,traditionally take place on the last Monday of the academic year, in the morning for middle schoolstudents and in the evening for ninthgrade parents.

Ninth graders Max Hauser, left, and Nicolas McCabe, performing at the Poetry Cabaret

A Feast for Foote

This year’s Parent Teacher Council’s annual fund-raising auction, Feast for Foote,

was one of the PTC’s most successful ever. Alum Bun Lai ’84 was honored with a

certificate, a tree planted in his name on campus and with a proclamation from

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, which Bun promptly posted on

his Facebook page.

A noted chef, environmentalist, and

social activist, Bun Lai owns Miya’s

Sushi in New Haven, supplying Miya’s

with local sustainable seafood from 100

acres of shell-fishing grounds off

Connecticut’s Thimble Islands. He also

runs two fishing boats that serve as

laboratories for sustainable seafood

production. A sought-after speaker, he

has been featured on the Food Network

and in Food and Wine Magazine, Saveur,

Prevention, and the New York Times.

Miya’s has won numerous awards for

best sushi, best saké, and for being one

of the healthiest restaurants in the

United States.

PTC Co-Chairs Cheryl Nadzam and

Nadine Koobatian redefined the word

‘tireless’ in their efforts to ensure a

successful evening.Feast for Foote honoree Bun Lai ’84


Field Trips Helpstudents Gain newperspectives

Foote students take dozens ofeducational field trips each year. A sprinkling of this year’s trips:

The eighth grade traveled to HydePark, N.Y. to visit the home ofFranklin D. Roosevelt and theFranklin D. Roosevelt PresidentialLibrary and Museum.

Sixth graders visited New York Cityto view places of worship from theAbrahamic religions, which they hadbeen studying in humanities class.

Seventh and eighth graders attended a Long Wharf Theatre production ofChaim Potok’s best-selling book, “My Name is Asher Lev.”

MAG students saw exotic animalsclose up at the Bronx Zoo.

Kindergartners visited CommonGround High School and also traveled to the Peabody Museum ofNatural History for the “Big Food”exhibit.

Quiz Bowl

Modeled after the original “CollegeQuiz Bowl,” which first aired onradio stations with a competitionbetween Columbia and Northwesternuniversities in 1953, Foote’s “QuizBowl” in May pitted sixth throughninth grade students against oneanother in good-natured contests of

knowledge — of both arcane subjectsand popular culture — and wits. Thefinal contest moderator Carol Maozread questions to the teams, whoseplayers buzzed in with the first correctanswer. When the quizzing was done,the sixth graders had triumphed overtheir elders, emerging victorious overa quick-thinking and smart ninthgrade team.

Yale graduate student Derek West speaks with Foote students during a field trip on theSalmon River in Colchester. West is a volunteer with a program that educates Connecticutschoolchildren about ecology.

The jubilant sixth grade victors

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The ninth graders puzzle over a question.


Traditions: Maple Syrup Making

Making maple syrup requires several

steps, all of which Foote students were

able to witness in March. Business

manager and former teacher Jay Cox,

with his brother Pete, a member of the

maintenance staff, coordinated Foote’s

efforts. The pair grew up on the campus

of Phillips Exeter Academy in New

Hampshire, watching and eventually

participating in the sugaring process.

Step 1: Tap the maple tree using a

spigot and a bucket.

Step 2: Pour the sap into a heat-proof

pan over a fire to reduce it. Stir

every so often. Be very careful.

Step 3: Let reduced sap cool. Strain

through cheesecloth into a

stovepot. Watching closely,

bring to a boil.

Step 4: Serve to eager kindergartners

celebrating Pajama-Pancake

Day. Collecting the sap

Boiling the sap

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A jug of Foote School maple syrup isfilled.


Students from the middle schoolcompeted in girls softball, boysbaseball, boys and girls lacrosse, and co-ed tennis, advancing schoolspirit, mastering the fine art ofcompetition, and learning the value of teamwork.

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Sports

The boys lacrosse team warms up

During tennis practice, reaching for areturn

A rush toward goal for the girls lacrosse team

Prime pitching formContemplating the pitch


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For Longtime Faculty, a Heartfelt Farewell

Lisa TotmanA third grade teacher andFoote School alumna wholeft Foote only for highschool, college, and a fewyears with her daughterswhen they were young,Lisa’s passion for educationserved as a model for theFoote community. She beganas a teacher in 1966 andbuilt a reputation for heradherence to the schoolmotto, “Gladly will I learnand gladly teach,” persist-ently pursuing new learning,research, and ideas. She wasequally dogged in her com-mitment to understandingand appreciating each of herstudents — and advocatingfor them when necessary.Known for her willingnessto speak her mind, particu-larly in support of Foote’smission and values, Lisa isthe embodiment of a FooteSchool education: caring,curious, determined. Herinfluence continues to runthrough the core of FooteSchool.

Patty ChamberlainWhen Carol Maoz visitedFoote immediately afterbeing hired, Patty, the headof Lower School, asked her,“Is it OK to give you ahug?” Her fountain ofaffection always flowedforth, mixing with a specialkind of magic, wisdom, andcompassion. A longtimeMAG teacher, she paidpennies for poems, playedgames with her students,and sang and laughed, hersense of wonder and humora gracious and generous giftto Foote School. Her caringand commitment to Footefamilies is lengendary, andher modesty and openness a model for others.

Nancy WormsWarm, reassuring, andalways welcoming, Nancyhad a way of makingchildren, parents, andcolleagues feel valued. As aMAG teacher, she worked to understand each child as an individual, neverassuming that because shehad taught an older siblingthat she knew the youngerone. An exceptional listener,she possessed the gift ofgiving a child her fullattention while tracking allthe goings-on in the class,testament to many of herstudents’ belief that she had eyes in the back of her head.

Leslie HarshfieldLongtime Foote languageteacher Leslie Harshfieldshone in her role as anadvisor to seventh gradestudents, getting to knowthe children entrusted to herand counseling them wisely.Her expectations of all herstudents were lofty, and her compassionateunderstanding of theirchallenges equally high. She taught both lower andmiddle school over theyears, was chair of theLanguage Department fortwo years, and successfullycoordinated the ninth gradePeer Tutoring Program, part of the ninth gradecommunity service effort.Her children, JeremyZuidema '99 and EmmaZuidema '01, both attendedFoote through ninth grade.

Windy Chen, a former third grade teacher at Foote, with retiringcolleagues Nancy Worms and Lisa Totman, at a tea for retired andretiring faculty held on Reunion Day May 5.

Patty Chamberlain during thisyear’s May Day celebration

Leslie Harshfield with herchildren, Jeremy Zuidema ’99and Emma Zuidema ’01 atJeremy’s wedding in Cape Cod, Mass.


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At the final meeting of the CapitalCampaign Committee, Carol Maozexpressed feelings all of us on thecommittee share: we are moved andinspired by the amazing Foote Schoolcommunity — and deeply grateful tothe many individuals who keep ourschool so strong.

The word community, of course, refersto a group, and our school communityis a broad and diverse group, reachingback almost 100 years, across the cityof New Haven and beyond, includingstudents and former students, theirfamilies, their teachers and manyfriends of the school. But the storiesthat define our school community are,really, stories of individuals — and the choices they have made to support,to lead, to inspire, to give back.

Annual Fund Grows

Foote faculty supported the AnnualFund in record numbers during the pastyear, owing largely to the leadership ofLisa Totman, who retired in June.Highly regarded by her colleagues as atalented and dedicated teacher, she haslong been devoted to supporting theschool, every student, and her col-leagues. This year many faculty contri-butions were accompanied by notes thatthey were given in Lisa’s honor.

Parents also set a record forparticipation in the Annual Fund,many inspired by challenge grantsoffered by Richard Bershtein, Boardmember and Annual Fund chair.During the past two years, Rich hasoffered two challenges to double theimpact of contributions and promisedan additional $10,000 if parentparticipation exceeded 85 percent. Aflurry of gifts just before the June 30deadline allowed the school to earnthat $10,000 grant. We saw once againthe decisions of individuals working tomaximize support for the school.

During the past 5 years the rate of par-ent participation in the Annual Fundhas nearly doubled. From 44 percent in2008, it climbed to 87 percent in 2012.Seen by many as a measure of the fiscalhealth of the school, the high rate ofparticipation has sustained the AnnualFund, even during an economic reces-sion and with the concurrent focus onthe capital campaign.

Capital Campaign Success

Here again, Foote’s success with anambitious project is the result of thedecisions of individuals, their generos-ity and their interest in sustaining theschool’s strengths. In mid-June, twoyears after its public launch, contribu-tions to Imagine Our Future surpassedthe $12 million goal. By that time the purchase of 3.8 acres and the creation of a new playing field hadbeen accomplished, and constructionwas nearing completion on the newbuilding that will transform theMiddle School.

A small Campaign Committee led bySidney Bogardus and Board ChairLibby Peard worked with Carol Maozand me to reach out to potential sup-porters. At every turn we were over-whelmed by enthusiasm about theschool, the project and the plans. Thatpositive reaction continued during theconstruction as the building began totake shape. For many, their memoriesof outstanding and influential teachersinfluenced the decision to support theproject. Others emphasized the desireto give back to the school that hadencouraged the love of learning inthem or their children or grandchil-dren. Some were excited about whatthe new labs and classrooms couldoffer their own children and those whofollowed them. For some, their contri-bution was a meaningful way to honora very special young man, whose lifewas too short. Those who knew

Jonathan say how much he would haveloved this building!

An informal committee of past Footeparents played an important role inguiding the effort to reach out toJonathan’s family and friends, includ-ing some who had no previous knowl-edge of Foote. The group was led byJanet Madigan, and included MaddyBaer, Nancy Lebov, June Sachs, andCarol Clay Wiske. It was their sugges-tion that we devise a way to perma-nently recognize all donors to the cam-paign, and the result was the “railingmailing” asking people how theywould like their names listed on theribbon of stainless steel that will be fit-ted into the wooden railings inside andaround the building. As I write, therailing has not been installed, but weanticipate it will be in place this fall,and we plan to prepare an alphabeticaldirectory to indicate the location ofeach of the 1,682 names.

On a personal note, it has been excit-ing and gratifying to be involved in thiscampaign. I am deeply grateful to theteachers who worked so wisely andgenerously with my own children, andcontinue to do so with each new groupof new students. I appreciate thechance to work with colleagues whoshare my love of this special school. I am inspired by what we can accom-plish working together.

I struggle to find words that expressour thanks well enough. I encourageyou to visit Foote often and feel ourheartfelt thanks as you observe the students and teachers who are learningand teaching — gladly! — each day.

With warm regards,

Ann Baker PepeDirector of Development

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The Power of Community — Report from the Director of Development


The Parent Teacher Council had a successful year of community-building and fundraising activities and was able to contribute $65,000 to enrich theeducational experience of every student at Foote in the coming year. We areallocating the funds in the following ways:

• $11,250 to grades and specials ($625 to each grade, and to the library, music, art, drama, and other subjects)

• $1,000 for the Mixed Age Group field trip to the Bronx Zoo

• $1,500 for the fourth grade trip to Camp Ingersoll

• $2,500 for the fifth grade ecology program at Deer Lake

• $500 to STARS (Schools Together for Arts ResourceS)

• $500 to Footebridge

• $1,600 for the library’s Summer Read Aloud program

The PTC also contributed $10,000 to the Capital Campaign. This year, we alsoannounced the gift of two trees to be planted on campus in honor of outgoingLower School Head Patty Chamberlain and PTC auction honoree Bun Lai ’84.

We were happy to note that the aforementioned funding allocations left $36,000,which will be used toward the new playground for the Middle School field. It isparticularly fitting that a PTC contribution will go toward a school playground!Many thanks to all who contributed and who helped in so many ways this year.

Nadine Koobatian Cheryl Nadzam

Gracious Gifts fromAlumni Adorn theMilikowsky Building

Amy Caplan ’88 has worked in Foote’s

Alumni/Development Office since

2006. She is in contact with alumni all

over the country — and beyond —

always seeking to build bridges

between Foote and its alumni. This

year her work has had some very tan-

gible results. Inspired by the architec-

ture of the new Jonathan Milikowsky

Science and Technology Building, she

thought how much more meaningful

the building would be if decorated

with furnishings from alumni.

The responses to Amy’s queries were

immediate and enthusiastic. JOhN

KeBABIAN ’69 contributed an 8’ x 10’

rug from his family’s store in New

haven, America’s oldest Oriental rug

importer. The maroon, black and ivory

rug is wool on cotton, hand-knotted

near Lahore, Pakistan. It adds warmth

and elegance to

the new confer-

ence room.

PeTer PAP ’68

offered a 9’ x 12’

Persian heriz

Oriental rug —

which he deliv-

ered to the

school on Labor

Day — which

enlivens the

ninth grade loft,

a cozy gathering

space for ninth

graders on the

second floor of the new building. Peter

is the proprietor of Peter Pap Oriental

rugs, an internationally respected

firm with locations in San Francisco,

New York, and Dublin, N.h. In the

same space, a handcrafted live-edge

cherry table, unique and sturdy, is a

daily reminder of the beauty of sus-

tainability and the intergenerational

ties that characterize the Foote com-

munity. It is a gift from KerrY TrIFFIN

’58, owner of Fair haven Furniture, an

alternative New haven home store

that features one-of-a-kind furniture

and imaginative gifts and accessories.

A Note from PTC Co-President Nadine Koobatianand Cheryl Nadzam: The PTC Contributes $65,000!

Annual Fund Participation Grows

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DonorsThe individuals listed below have madea contribution to the Foote SchoolAnnual Fund, an endowed fund, or the capital campaign, Imagine OurFuture, during the period of thecampaign, July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2012.We have made every effort to ensure theaccuracy of this list. Please contact theDevelopment Office if you note anyerrors or omissions.

For the first time, we have indicated —with the symbol — those individualswho have contributed to Foote’s AnnualFund during all of the most recent fiveyears.

THE HEAD’S CIRCLE($50,000 & ABOVE)Anonymous (2)Apple Pickers FoundationVernon Armour Chay & Richard BershteinJulia & Sidney Bogardus Richard English ’49 *The Foote School Parent TeacherCouncil

Joanne & David Goldblum Barbara & Leon Goldstein Rachel Lampert & Richard Goodwin **

Mady & Sandy HarmanBetsy Henley-Cohn ’66Pamela Hull Lissa Sugeng & Michael KraussMelanie Ginter & John Lapides Cindy & David Leffell Alexandra Hokin & Glenn Levin **Jane & Richard Levin **Ruth LordLillian Garcia & Bruce Mandell Jennifer Milikowsky ’02Matthew Milikowsky ’95Sharon & Daniel MilikowskyRebecca & Nathan MilikowskyDeborah & David Moore Mary J. P. Moore *Helen Kauder & Barry NalebuffJonathan Palumbo ’80 & Leslie PalumboAnne Martin & John Pescatore Judith Chevalier & Steven Podos The Seedlings Foundation Smart Family Foundation, Inc.

J. Irawan SugengWendy Sharp & Dean Takahashi **Gail Brekke Vlock & Jim Vlock

MARTHA BABCOCK FOOTEASSOCIATES($25,000–$49,999)Anonymous (1)The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationKris Estes & Stephen Binder ’78Faye & Andrew BrownfieldLaurel & Orrie* FriedmanAnn & Don GreenJessica & John IlluzziSarah Baird & Benjamin Kerman Meghan & George Knight Lisa & Philip MillerKim & Ben* MorrisJeffrey Nordhaus ’82Point Harbor Fund of the MaineCommunity Foundation

Kathy & George Priest Lauren MacGregor & George Romanik

Catherine & Robert Sbriglio Anne Wareck ’85 & Iain York

WINIFRED STURLEY ASSOCIATES($10,000–$24,999)Anonymous (1)Martha & Jim AlexanderLucy & Gordon Ambach Anne & Gordon Armour Madeline & John BaerRebecca & Shawn BanerjiCarole & Arthur Broadus Amy & Lawrence Buhl Samuel P. Clement ’65 & BarbaraClement

Emily & Lawrence CoassinDody & Jay Cox The Cox FamilyCristina Brunet & Joseph Craft Renée Perroncel & Neal DeLaurentis **Eder Family FoundationSarah & Wes EderSharon Oster & Ray FairJames Farnam ’65 & Marcy Stovall Kateri & Joseph GillisLaura GoldblumBetsy & Len Grauer Margaret Clement Green ’61Bonnie & Randy Harrison

Coleen & Brett HellermanRichmond Hosley ’61* Mary Hu & Jonathan Knisely Alison & Christopher Illick Avlin & Suguru ImaedaKiki & Ted KennedyMeghan & George Knight Elizabeth & David LimaSusan & Andrew MetrickRoslyn & Jerome MeyerLisa Gray & Alan OrganschiClaire Priest ’86 Carol & Stephen RossDiane Palmeri & Albert Rossini Mary Garber-Saleh & Faisal SalehThe Howard Smith Family Margaret J. Smith ’77Laura Davis & David Soper Happy Clement Spongberg ’60Nathan Tyler ’84Barbara Wareck Robert F. Wing ’53

H. EVERTON HOSLEY, JR. ASSOCIATES($5,000–$9,999)Anonymous (1)The Anestis FamilyBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyWick Chambers ’62 & Susan ChambersAnnie & Elias* Clark Laura & Fred ClarkeJames D. English ’46Maxine Goldblum Beth & Matthew HarmanJanet Madigan & Robert HarrityBertil Hille ’54 & Merrill HilleGretchen & Charlie KingsleyBrenna & Jeffrey LentLaura Pappano & Thomas LynchLisa & Joseph MacDougaldCarol & Michael MaozElizabeth & Matthew McCleeryThe Matthes Theriault FamilyCourtney Broadus ’84 & Christian Meyers

Cheryl & Geoffrey NadzamAngie Hurlbut & Andrew Nyhart Ann Baker Pepe & Gregory Pepe William RaccioMeg & Joseph SerinoBradlee H. Shattuck ’59Claire & John Simon

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Clarky & Jeff SonnenfeldMarian & Howard* SpiroThe Wildridge Family **Lori & Robert Zyskowski **

MARGARET BALLOU HITCHCOCK ASSOCIATES($2,500–$4,999)Anonymous (4)Leila Hachicho & Ali Abu-Alfa Melinda Agsten The Astmann FamilyAntony Astmann ’73Donna & Bill Batsford Serena Totman Bechtel ’84 &

David BechtelEthel & Eric Berger ’58Frederick BohenPreston Brooks ’79 & Seeley Brooks Fay & Larry BuhlAnne Tyler Calabresi ’48 &

Guido Calabresi '46 Joseph Camilleri, Jr. Sue & Dean Chang Christine & Vincent Chiocchio Joyce & Dan ChungCatherine Smith Cuthell ’68 Rachel Totman Davis ’86 &

Jonathan DavisBushie EstabrookElizabeth & Niall FergusonThe Foote School Class of 2010The Foote School Class of 2011Marie Christine & Patrick Fourteau Elizabeth Harper Kent A. Healy ’46Amy & Pat IannuzziRory & David JonesSuzanne & Brooks Kelley Camille & Jon KoffNadine & Greg KoobatianNeelima Kaushal & Paul Kuriakose Catherine Brooks Laing ’82Philomena & John LaViolaPhyllis MorraCristina & Walter Oko Jorge OteroRebecca Paugh Debra & Ted SchafferSeymour L. Lustman Memorial FundMusa Speranza & Joseph ShinChristi Moore & Craig ThompsonLeland Torrence ’68 & Laura Torrence

Cary Twichell ’76 Nikki & Robert Udelsman Wareham Fund II of the Gloucester

Community FoundationNancy Close & Gene Winter

FRANK PERRINE ASSOCIATES($1,000–$2,499)Anonymous (6)Cecle & Josef AdlerBethany Schowalter Appleby ’82 &

Nick ApplebySamuel Babbitt ’42 & Natalie BabbittKevin Baer ’83Brent Baird Emily Barclay ’61 Anne & Herbert BarkerChristine Wilmer Barkus ’69Margaret Wilmer Bartlett ’58Mary Warner & Mark BeebePeggy McCarthy Berman &

Barry BermanJames Bigwood ’68Grace & Jay BrightNathaniel Brooks ’87 & Jessica BrooksMary L. BundyJohn Burbank ’79Mary & Robert BurgerLisa Pfefferle & Kevin Burns Jonathan Bush Barbara Endres & William ButlerMelanie CameronRita McDougald-Campbell &

Leonard R. Campbell *Corinna & William Clendenen Marge & Gordon CohenEileen Moran & John Colberg Nancy Clayton & Brad CollinsGlenn Conway Douglas Crowley ’55 &

Roseline Crowley JoAnn Hong-Curtis & Jeptha Curtis Anna Huntington Deming ’35 Elizabeth Daley Draghi ’77 **Eleanore W. DruryBetsey & Jack DunhamDorota Knyszewska-Dziuda &

Darius Dziuda Linda Lorimer & Charles EllisLaura & James ErlacherJeralyn FantarellaSusan & Stephen FarrellLisa & Robert Fitch

Understanding the Terms

The AnnUAl FUnd supplements

tuition income. Annual Fund dollars

support program, faculty salaries,

financial aid — virtually every part of

the school’s operating budget.

Without the Annual Fund, Foote’s

budget wouldn’t balance, and we

would have to reduce offerings to our

students or increase enrollment or

tuition to make up the difference. As

its name implies, the Annual Fund is

an annual effort, starting in

September and ending on June 30

each year. Parent volunteers reach

out to encourage all parents to

contribute. This is especially

important because grant applications

are strengthened when we can report

high participation figures.

A cAPiTAl cAmPAign is a fund-

raising effort over several years to

raise money to improve campus

facilities or strengthen endowment.

contributions are often multi-year

pledges. A capital campaign allows

the school to undertake significant

capital improvements that could not

be funded by the operating budget or

the Annual Fund.

EndoWmEnT is critical to a healthy

school. Endowed funds are invested

with the goal of providing a stable,

sustainable source of annual income.

interest from endowed funds

supports critical goals in perpetuity.

Foote’s current endowment of

$8,100,000 provided $292,312 last

year to support student scholarships,

faculty professional development

and other priorities. The national

Association of independent Schools

recommends that an independent

school maintain endowment equal

to it’s operating budget, which in

2011–12 at Foote was $11,098,550.

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ALUMNI

Edith & Stephen Flagg Barbara & Jeffrey Fletcher The Foote School Third Grade

(2008–12) Susan ForsterFrancine & Chris FreemanDebbie & Bill Friedman Friends & families of “A Christmas

Carol”Allyson & Patrick GallagherCheryl Chevis & Edwin Gerow ** Toddie & Chris Getman Denise & Mark GibsonMariko Masuoka & William

GoetzmannA. Reynolds Gordon ’47Pamela Pond Goss ’45 The Gottlieb FamilyShannon Callaway & Philip HaileHeidi Hamilton Debra & Jack HauserSabrina Diano & Tamas HorvathSandy Allison & Jim Horwitz Eugenia Whitney Hotchkiss ’35 Nancy & Bob Hurlbut Jody Sindelar & Roger IbbotsonCindy Kissin & John JacobsonMelissa & Priya JamidarHolly Johnson ’81Michael D. JohnsonSharon Lynn KaganNancy Ely Kales ’55 Shauna & Stephen King

Gail & Joseph LabadiaMaxine LampertPhilomena and John LaViolaHannah LeckmanDeborah Freedman & Ben Ledbetter Beverly Hodgson & John LeventhalSheila Hayre & Pericles Lewis Mariel & Thomas LewyLynn Street & Donald MarguliesKristin Hawkins & Anthony

Markese Amy Sherman & John McCarthyDalton Cox McCurdy ’96Marilyn & Roger MentzYork Miller ’64Coleen MillsCristina Baiocco & Giuseppe

Moscarini New Haven Road Race The Niejelow FamilyJoanna Baumer Noble &

Lawrence NobleBetty Lou OsborneJeni Paolella ’95 & Karlyn PaolellaYong Kyu & In Duck ParkZehra & Huned Patwa Libby & Trevor Peard Jack Ciccolo & Sid PhillipsJoan & Erik PingoudWendy & Daniel Price Mary & Stephen RinaldiKerry & Raymond RussellAnne Sa'adah ’69

Patricia Reilly & Peter Sachner Naomi & Shin SakurabayashiLaShawn Jefferson & Nicholas

Sambanis **Robert D. SandineSuchitra Krishnan-Sarin & Mohit

Sarin Margaret & Robert SbriglioBelinda Chan & Peter Schott Tanina Rostain & Richard Schottenfeld Lynne & Mark SchperoPeter Setlow ’57 Mary Sanders & Mark Shifman The Shin FamilyJane ShippBarbara & Robert SiitonenHarriet Goodman & the Singer

Family **Laura & Gary SklaverCarolyn & Clifford Slayman Deborah Blaisdell & Ray SnowdonMargie & Alan StarensierCathya Wing Stephenson ’51Susan Swords Stevens ’62Dorothy Stubbe & John ThomasKelly Udelsman ’08Herra & Marian VulpeJohn Wareck ’84André Warner ’98Harry Welch ’42 & Betsy Welch Ana & Steven WhiteBetty & Jim WhitneyElizabeth & Steven WilkinsonCarol Clay Wiske & Prescott WiskeCaroline Hendel & John

Wysolmerski Sylvia Thayer & Philip ZaederPat & John ZandyYanyun Wu & Yi Zhou

SUSAN O. BISHOP ASSOCIATES($500–$999)Anonymous (12)Carmela AbbenanteSumiya Khan & Ather Ali Will Amatruda ’56Nancy & Rick AntleMary B. ArnsteinAsefeh Heiat & Masoud AzodiConstance BagleyJoanne & Paul BaileyLotte & Bernard Bailyn Rebecca Tannenbaum & Charles Bailyn



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Students ContributedCoins to Help Finish the New Building

Foote held an All School Coin Drive during

the month of May so students could

contribute to finishing the new building.

Jars were placed in every classroom,

and a bulletin board at the Front Desk

displayed class results each week.

The Jonathan Milikowsky Science

and Technology Building will have

the name of every student enrolled

during the 2011–12 school year

engraved on the railing.


Marci & David BaxterRichard BellJoan & John BeneventoMarilyn & Richard BergerJill London & Emanuel BerkTashi & Tsondru BhutiaJoan Bigwood ’75 Sol BirenbaumPeter Bluhm ’54 Grace Hammond Boss '66Elizabeth Bradburn-Assoian ’69 Elizabeth BrochinRabbi & Mrs. Herbert BrockmanLinda & Art BrodyElizabeth Gibson Burbank ’80Massimo Calabresi ’82August Calderone **Bette & Joe CamilleriMarc Caputo Caren & Tom CarpenterChristine Barker & Claude CarlierSuzanne Jackson Cartier ’52 Mary Ann Casey ’52Kathy Hirata Chin '67 &

Denny Chin Dina Mayzlin & Aaron CohenLarry & Jane Cohen Jill Lacy & David ColemanMary Beth & Robert CongdonBeth & Alex CurtisNing Wei & Xing Wang DengMercedes & Juan de la MoraMilton DeVane ’42* & Margaret

DeVane Marti Cowan & Gary deWolf Sheree & David DiMarioLee Dunham ’55 Kris & Viji Erodula Polly & Andy Fiddler Anne Camp & John FlandersDaniel Fleschner ’94The Foote School Student CouncilThe Foote School Summer Theater

ProgramAlan Frane Raffaella Zanuttini & Robert Frank Friends & families of “You Can’t Take

it With You”France GalerneauMr. & Mrs. Richard GalleyKathy Park & Scott Gettinger Susan Baserga & Peter GlazerJenny Chan & Jonathan Goldstein

Elizabeth Reeves Goodspeed ’36 Julia Coley & Jerry Goren Anne Brooks Gwaltney ’72 FTracy & Eric Hanson Dorothea & Robert Harper-Mangels Daran & William HaugRichard* & Linda Hegel*Ann C. Twichell HendrieWilliam Henning ’60Miriam Berkman & Brett HillDavid I. Hitchcock ’42John T.R. Holder ’76Doreen & Donald HudsonCarmen & Raymond IppolitoHerrick Jackson ’54 Kim Bohen & Douglas S. James Dawn & David JardiniStephanie & Jacob JarvisMiriam & Jeff JenningsAnna Miles Jones ’41 Joan & Frank KennaAmy Justice & Joseph KingJanice & John KirbyBun-Sui Lai ’84Mie Lai ’91Ted Lai ’87 & Elizabeth TomecekMislal Andom & Michael LakeCampbell Langdon ’76 Nancy & Philip LebovAmy Starensier & J. Richard LeeFran LevinJonathan Levin ’87 & Amy Levin Janet & Robert LewisCurly & Sandy Lieber Peter Lin ’63Andrew Lustman ’98Rakhee & Bhupesh ManglaNancy & Hugh Manke AFJoseph Matthew, Jr.Nancy Meyer-Lustman Perry L. Miller ’58 & Sandra J. Frawley John MillsAlexandra Moellmann ’82Elizabeth & David Monz Barbara & Bill Nordhaus Maureen & James NowakElaine NyeNina NyhartJudy & Kevin O’Hare The O’Keefe Family Elizabeth Reigeluth Parker ’60 Beverly Gage & Daniel PerkinsLaura & Frank Perrine

Juliana Priest ’94Andrea & Klaus RadeboldD. Ellen Shuman & Douglas RaeEliot Righter Ramos ’78Douglas Reigeluth ’66David RiccioClaire Richards ’76The James Righter FamilyMark Righter ’80Rossitza Lazova & Kenneth RobinsonJoanne SaccioMenaka Sachdev ’10Monisha Sachdev ’05Usha Pasi & Subir SachdevChristin & Ben SandweissAllyx Schiavone ’85 The Schneider FamilyPhyllis & William ScottPauline Vietor Sheehan ’61Susan & Linfield SimonEllen & Derek SmithRoger K. Smith ’75Mary Stevens ’63 & John Akin Diana T. Stovall Phoebe & Tom StyronNina Horowitz & Richard SussmanManish & Suman TandonThe Tendler FamilyYesook Kim & Yin-Chao Tseng **Diane TurnerThe William & Nancy Turner

FoundationVictor M. Tyler II ’42Lynne & Ralph ValentineBeth Merkin & Michael J. Van LeestenAlexander Vietor ’64Jill Barron & Manuel VintimillaSandra Vlock ’70 & Glenn ArboniesChristine Wallich ’66Peter Walts ’85Elizabeth WellesThomas Whitney ’95 & Carolina

Whitney-Riquelme C. Lawson Willard ’47 **Amy Mulligan Wilson ’85Susan & Harold WoodLoli Wu ’82 **Brian Wysolmerski ’07Michael Wysolmerski ’05Jennifer & Christopher YoungNing Sun & Hongyu Zhao

Summer/Fall 2012 * Deceased ** Matching Gift Program Participants Donor to the Annual Fund for five consecutive years 35


ALUMNI

FOOTE FRIENDS($250–$499)Anonymous (16)Nana Adae **Barbara Kinder & Joe AdamsAnne & Nick Afragola Suzanne & Jason AldermanHattie & Willard AllenLisa DeLima & Bobby AlterJan & Bob AnestisJennifer & William AniskovichKatharine Arnstein ’63 Kate Bigwood Atkinson ’70Tracy & Alexander Babbidge ’78The Badrigian FamilyElizabeth Caputo Bashawaty ’87 &

Albert BashawatyRuth & Bernard Beitel Sarah Netter Boone ’89 & Andrew BooneJames Boorsch ’47Thompson Bradley ’48 The Brash-Palmatier FamilyIrwin Braverman AFSabrina & Byron BrelandFrances & Jonathan BrentJessie Brinkley ’64 Sallie Farrel Brown ’49 Caitlin Cahow ’00Francine & Robert CaplanLinda Hamilton Carr ’42Linsley Craig Carruth ’85 Anna & Rob CaseyBelinda & Frederick Chen Shirlee Ching-McGrathAnn Pingoud & Marc ChungFrances & Edwin ClaytonMartha Daniels Cohen & George CohenJaime & Shawn ColeKaren & Pat CroccoPierre A. J. Crowley ’83Judy & Hugh Cuthbertson Deborah Everhart & George DavisLeticia & Victor de DiosAlison De Renzi & Francesco d’AmuriThe Hayes-Della Rocca FamilyWilliam C. DeVane ’84Ghislaine & Herman DostieEvan Drutman ’79Laurie & C. Dary DunhamAnn S. EarleyElizabeth DeVane Edminster ’47Elizabeth Jonas & Tom EisenUmar Farooq

Emily & Christopher FasanoDoris Drisler Ferguson ’42 The Foote School Class of 1975Nanci & Paul FortgangCandace & Burvée FranzJennifer & Alan FriedmanLee Gaillard ’52 Lilliam & Felix Garcia ** John Gardner ’45Barbara GibsonAngelique Bordey & Keith GipsonThe Gobel FamilyWard Goodenough ’32John Grant ’50 Avery Grauer ’87Jonathan Grauer ’85Jennifer Griffiths Jane Frey-Gudjohnsen & Einar

GudjohnsenReyna & Ken HarrisonVicki Schultz & Craig HenryChristina HerrickBrook Hersey ’74Deborah & David HesseJoan & Dennis HickeyCarla & Robert HorwitzCaitlin Simon & Gregory HuberJudith S. Hull ’63Francie IrvineCarol Isaacs Kate Hunter & Richard Jacob Gerald Kahn

Paula & Jack KaplanThe Kenn de Balinthazy FamilyKiley Kennedy ’09Margalit & Jeffrey KernEmilie & Herbert KlagsbrunAlexander Kleiner ’00Diana & Fred KleinerNancy Greenberg & Tony KronmanJean & Nick Lamont Kirsti & John LangbeinJamie Kleinman & Michael LeeGeri & Charles LemertJeffrey LernerMary & David LesserYollanda LondonMopsy Seymour Lovejoy ’55Jon Malkiel ’87Carole & Robert MangelsAmy & Douglas Manion **Margaret & Marc MannMarsha & Brian MarescaSusan & Andrew Marlatt Jamie McCarthyNawrie Meigs-Brown ’55The Mena FamilyKaren Orzack-Moore &

Daniel C. MooreRachel Ebling & Edward MoranBarbara MordecaiKiran Zaman & Sabooh MubbasharEileen MulliganJoan & Michael Nast



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Melorie & Charles NobleAnn O'ReillyPatricia Fiorito Oakes ’60Mary & Robert OuttrimMrs. Edward Petraiuolo, Jr. Eligio A. Petrelli ’53Richard L. Petrelli ’57The Petty Family Elizabeth Prelinger ’68Jane Prelinger ’70Polly Prelinger ’72Richard Prelinger ’67Lisa & Joseph RebeschiDorleen & James Reidy Bruce L. Reynolds ’57Dr. & Mrs. Frank RichardsRosemary L. Ripley ’68Monique & James RobinsonEera Sharma & Oscar RollánRhoda & Sherman RosenDonald O. Ross ’62Amy Estabrook ’72 & Philip Ross ’64Tracey & Edward RuotoloStacy & Patrick RuweSusan & Joseph SaccioJeanne Allison & Paul SadowitzLetha & Jack SandweissDr. & Mrs Clarence T. Sasaki Ilene & Robert Saulsbury Amy Stevens & Mark ScanlanJosie Schiavone ’90Alison & Jim Schleifer Carmen & Pradeep SharmaThe Arnedt/Sheinberg FamilyJulia & Martin ShubikWilliam K. SimpsonDiana E. Smith ’73Meg McDowell Smith ’69Deanna & Mitchell SmookePenny & Bernard * SnowSandra & Henry Snow Sarah Clark & Gustav SpohnGinger Stevens ’96Leila Wood Stuhr ’82Shannon Sweeney ’00 Nancy E. Chapman & King-fai TamRusty Tunnard ’63Kathy Cooke & David Valone Mrs. Josiah G. Venter The Visconsi FamilyThea Buxbaum & Gar WatermanBonnie Welch ’79 Thomas Wellington ’76

Diane & Scott WilliamsCathy Edwards & Mike WishnieAnnie Paul & John WittSamantha & Daniel WongAmy & Jeff WongwiwatYanbin Liu & Y. Richard YangLenore & Albert Zimmermann

MAROON & GREY($1–$249)Anonymous (46)Deborah Abbott ’62 & Preston AbbottThe Adae FamilyPamela Osgood Adams ’51Justus Addiss ’73Susan S. AddissElaine & Richard AdesSarah Afragola ’01Roya Hakakian & Ramin Ahmadi Mary Ann AlberinoNancy Osterweis Alderman ’52 &

Myles Alderman Caron & Norman AldermanKendall Alford-Madden ’63Margaret AllisonThe Alter FamilyAdele Altschuler Katherine Altshul ’90Virginia Jenkins ’62 & Thomas

AnastasioChristina Van Itallie & James Anderson The Anderson-Dollhopf FamilyMarie & Warren AndimanNancy & Ronald AngoffFatemeh & Manouchehr ArdeshirpourMaria ArnoldMariann ArnoldCaroline AthertonKatherine Johnson Atkinson ’77Sara-Ann & Hillel AuerbachChristina Frodsham & Edward

Azhderian, Jr.Caitlin Babiarz ’00Laura Kautz Baker ’62Tizzy Freedman Bannister ’74Laurance C. Barbour ’50Jennifer BarnhartJudith & Charles BarrJenny Ford Barrett ’86Elaine Barse ’81 & Chris EganPearl & Phil BasserRoberta & Wilton BaxterNancy & Joel Becker

Barbara Currier Bell ’55 Courtney BellRaina Sotsky & Morris BellRita & Gerry BenjaminClyde Bennett Kay Long & Bruce BensonAram Berberian ’76 & Julia BerberianCarrie & Bill BergantinoG. Spencer Berger ’56Sandy Golding & Judith BergmanElizabeth Wilson & Robert BermanJudith & Eldon BernsteinIna & Sidney BersonMargaret BertholdSaundra & Donald BialosBarbara & Timothy BigelowJill & Guy Bigwood *Pamela Westerfield Bingham ’78Susan & Timothy BinghamKimberly & Scott BishopChristopher Blackwood ’09Izabela BlackwoodVictoria Meeks Blair-Smith ’50Natalie Wilmer Blenk ’62Jennifer & Gary BloomgardenHalcyone BohenJack Bohen ’11Elizabeth Bohlen ’58Mary Ann & Geofrey BonenbergerMarcia Tucker Boogaard ’50Marcia & Edward BooneElizabeth BordenPatience Meigs Bousel ’59Deborah BovilskyCharlotte Bradburn ’99Luzviminda & Timothy BradleyMelissa Bradley ’57Margaret Lincoln Bradner ’34 Lynne & Edward BradstreetBetsy BranchThomas Brand ’88Elise Holmes Braun ’46Elliot BrauseTamar & Michael Braverman Jennifer Jackson Breitling ’91 &

Matthew Breitling **Liz Geller Brennan ’80 & Steve BrennanJudy BrennanLisa Malitz Briffel ’96Mary Louise Venter Briggs ’53Mike Bright ’95Margot & S.B. BrinkleyEeva-Liisa Pelkonen & Turner Brooks



SPOTLIGHT

Mary Jane BrownRebecca & Leon BrownSusan BrownMichele & James BrownsteinMarian & Stanley BrownsteinMichael R. Buchanan ’45Lynn Bullard AFEleanor Bundy ’06 Mary P. Bundy ’09John Burbank AFLucille Burgo-BlackElisabeth Simonds Burns '36Stuart, Hedy, Derek & Ryan BushJonathan Butler ’98, Evan Butler ’99 &

Lucas Butler ’03Diane BuxbaumPolly Byers ’74Pauline Ho Bynum ’54Dr. Arina Cadariu Damon CaldwellAnn Calkins Kathleen CampJill CampbellMrs. Robert A. CampbellSusan Canny ’96 Shirley Levinson & Carl CaplanSusan Carney & Lincoln CaplanMolly Caplan ’03Margaret Bluhm Carey '59Matthew Carpenter ’03The Carroll FamilyRives Fowlkes Carroll ’57Sheree Carter-Galvan & Rafael GalvanKathleen & Robert Casey, Sr.Carolyn & Richard CavallaroCarol Ann Bradburn Celella ’7 Dorothy Clark Chadwick ’73Grace ChambersPatricia Chao '69Carol & Jay CharkowNancy Farnam Charles ’55Diane & James CharneyNoah Charney ’95Isabel ChenowethJoel Chetrick ’73 Beverly & Richard ChevalierLorraine CirilloMine Eder & Gokhan ÇirnazDonald ClarkRob Clark ’68Karen Bowen-Clarke & Paul ClarkeAnne Campbell Clement ’39 &

Stuart Clement ’34

Kate Close ’99Edward Coady ’05Leslie Virostek & John Cobb Doreen & Bryan Coburn Alyson & Gary CohenDorothy & Irving CohenJackie & Michael CohenNancy & William CohenSally & George CohnTerry Colby ’48Ellie & Harris Coles Harriett Milner & David CongerBruce Conklin ’75Christopher ConleyKathleen Connell-Kieran & Jerry KieranJames Nicoll Cooper ’48Eugenie Tyler Copp ’40Yves Corbière ’95D. Brooks CorzineElizabeth Cox ’00Samuel Craft ’07Faye & Richard CramerAmy Cohn Crawford ’90Emily Crocco ’09Maria & Marino CroccoVirginia M. CrossleyNicolas Crowley ’81Judith Resnik & Dennis CurtisPerry Curtis ’45Nancy Curtis ’50Tatianna Curtis ’89June & Larry DahlBetsy & John Daley IIISusan & Fred DanforthLinda & O. Townsend DannNina Glickson & Worth DavidJennifer DaviesBruce DavisTessa Stanwood Davis ’57Marcia & Roger DavisCharles B. Dayton ’36Ellen K. de ForestLurline deVos & P. J. DeakJennifer & Michael DeakinSally DeGennaro & FamilyMarrisa DeLiseJoan & Larry Delphia **Peter DeLuca ’98John Deming ’66Cynthia Deng ’07James Deng ’10Jane & Bill DennettJohn Detre ’74

Jennifer Watts & Bill DeverellKavita & Madhav DhodapkarMargarita & José DíazBarbara DiCaprioRandi & Timothy DiemandMiriam & Daniel DiMaioVerdi DiSesa ’64Sue & Ken DobulerZoe Dobuler ’10Elizabeth M. DockDorothea McFadden DonioThe Douglas FamilySarah Drury ’72 & Deborah ShermanFern DrutmanSonja & John DudleyTamara Dumas Colleen & Gary Dunning Mr. & Mrs. John R. Eakin, Jr. Mary & Jim EarlyPatrick Early ’05Tracy & Brian EarnshawGerry & Harvey EckhardtBrinley Ford ’83Barbara Ellinghaus Kristina & Theodore EllsArlene & Marshall ElovichMargaret Howe Emmons ’60Lane EnglishJohn Ewell ’57Peter T. Ewell ’61Sally Factor Jo-Ann & Jim Farnen Franklin Farrel IV ’52Malcolm Farrel ’56 & Penny FarrelCaitlin Farrell ’12Dylan Farrell ’11Garrett Farrell ’09Tagan Farrell ’17Lisa Panzini & Bill FarrellHarriet & John FastElizabeth & Richard FearonLeslie Jacobsen & Jonathan FeinsteinLaurie & Richard FeldmanMichael Fertik ’93Barbara FerulloAnna & Richard Figueroa Lisa & Jonathan FillmoreDanielle Flagg ’81Nathan Flanders ’08Bradley Fleming ’99Flinn Gallery of the Greenwich LibraryStephen Fontana ’78Thomas Fontana ’82



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The Foote School Drama ProgramThe Foote School Sunshine FundThomas R. Forbes, Jr. ’51Veronica ForemanMarcie & Greydon FreemanWilliam FridayLinda & Gary FriedlaenderGail & Peter FritzingerJamie FullerBradley FullwoodAlexandra Frederick Furutsu ’76Barbara FussinerSondra Lender & Ben FussinerCarolyn Kuzmeski & Saul Fussiner Sacha Agrawal & Inbal GafniJenette & Noah GanterMiguel Garcia ’84Nancy Gaylord ’53Sandra GaynorCameron Gearen Flora Vaccarino & John GeartyMelanie Gelfand ’99Seiko Ono & Aaron GerowThe Gewirtz FamilyMarcus B. Giamatti ’77Hira Bluestone & Todd GilbertsenLinda GillamCara GivenDiana Vilas Gladden ’52Lois & Edward GogliaAvery Sachs Goldman ’02Jacob Goldman ’06Priscilla Meléndez & Aníbal GonzálezKatharine GoodbodySue & Robert GoodmanJustin Goodyear ’88Carol Gordon ’53Jessie Hill & Dan GorenCarole & Marshall GottsegenBrett Dignam & Michael Graetz Charles Granquist ’93 **Irene & Sidney GreenbergLois & Ken GreenbergValerie & Steven GreenbergShirley GreenwaldThe Ross M. Grey FamilyHarriet Ely Griesinger ’54Marlene GriffithPeter Gross ’59Curtis Groves ’86Marguerite & Ira GrudbergSuzanne GuebleKristin & Jason Gurganus

Lisa & Dan GurganusWilliam GurganusNissa GurwittRob Gurwitt ’72Kimiko Ishiguro & Bret HalpernChris Hansen ’86 & Liz HansenRandi & Hassan Haraj-SaiHerbert Harned ’34Julian Harris ’80Ryan Harrity ’98Suellen Croteau & Michael HayesDebra & James HealyWilliam K. Healy ’44Linda Keul HenleyElizabeth HicksHilary Fayen Higgins ’81Frederick Hilles ’52 AFAnne Rose Hilliard ’35Gilbert Hillman ’57William L. Hirata ’72Ellen Hirs ’79 & Edward HirsPolly Pope Hirsch ’47Sophie & Randy HoderMyrna & Don HoffmanCarol & Gil HoganShirin HollisVanessa Robinson Holstine ’86Elizabeth Holt ’79Kyung & Joon HongRichard Hooker III ’60Thomas Hooker, Jr. ’54Marcia Inhorn & Kirk HooksBriane & Stephen Horner Molly Houston

Scott Houston ’73Arthur Howe ’68Samuel Howe ’62Shawna Huang ’99Charles Huntington ’33Selden & Christopher IllickSimina & Costin IonescuZulhija & Yar JabarkhailHarriet & Sheldon JacobsonBonnie & Ed JamesHeather James ’85Mary Hemingway James ’42Louise Bluhm Jeanne ’54Georgette & Tod JebbPriscilla JencksJulie JenkinsEd Johnson ’54 Faith Sargent Lewis Johnson ’57Kathy Johnson Rebecka & James JonesConstance & Victor JoshuaThe Junkin FamilyMr. and Mrs. Joel KahanPhillip KalfasVirginia Kingsley Kapner ’77Susan & Jonathan KatzAnn Rubin & Jeffrey KaufmanSarah Kaufman ’09Katherine Madden Kavanagh ’92Monireh Kazemzadeh ’78Eileen McFadden KellyEva Kerman ’09 Jeanne KerrLinda Keul HenleyClaire KilmerHenry KimVictoria & Donald KimNancy & Jackson KingMaureen & Robert KingM. Jean Kirby *John Kleeman ’60Siomara & Ami KlinSusan KnutowskiThe Koenig FamilyThe Kohn FamilyRachael Konigsberg ’01William KonigsbergBarbara Giaimo KoonesSally Osterweis Kopman ’50Gale & Bernard KostoMelanie & Paul KreglingAidan KropiwnickiElena Kubler ’60



SPOTLIGHT

Ann LabadiaJudith LabadiaRita Labell Elizabeth Roth LaFarge ’77Timothy La Farge ’44Joseph LaMacchiaThe Lamere FamilyWaltrud Lampé Tazer Landow ’10 Natalie Lapides ’08Lucy Lavely ’03Gladys Bozyan Lavine ’47Melody Lawrence ’60Andrew Lebov ’98Ian Lebov ’00Kendall Cox LeClerc ’98 &

Richard LeClercEmma Ledbetter ’03 Susan & Mark Lederer Giovanna & Steven LeeMorgan Lee ’07Nick Lehmann ’90 FJay Lender ’84Molleen Theodore & Andrew LeonardSandy & Mark LevinYuko & Andrew LewandowskiPaige Miller Lewellyn ’90 &

Curt Lewellyn '89Jean & Bruce Lewellyn Justin Lewis ’88Herta Chao & Chiang-Shan LiBarbara & Robert LibermanJohn Lichtman ’95Barbara & John LichtmanGeorgia Crowley Lieber ’88 &

Matthew Lieber ’85Judith & Herbert LiebermanMargaret LieblingSam & Nikki LindbergMimi LinesCynthia Albert Link & Lawrence LinkLeslie Sefried Lockard ’66Kate Loewald ’74Maryann McFadden LohrMary & Herman LongJoseph Longa ’95Katharine Lorimer ’97Peter Lorimer ’01Lori Blank & David LowSusan & Mason LowanceOwen Luckey ’83 & Dana PetersonBarbara Rickler & Michael LustickGretchen Bronson Lytle ’61

Deborah & Patrick Madden Davida Gordon Madden ’45Gwendolyn Fischer Magnan ’82Rex & Patricia MahnensmithThe Fraenkel/Mamis FamilyElizabeth Drye & Jerold MandeSheida & Arya ManiSamantha Maoz ’11Wendy MaransNaz Modirzadeh & Andrew MarchTisha MarketteAndrea MarthCatherine Petraiuolo ’83 &

Andrew MartinTalbot Welles ’81 & Tom MasonTracey & John MayesMarian McAleenan ’36Jill McCarnsCarolyn & Walter McCoyPatience McDowell ’75Katherine & Thomas McGwireLaurie Pouzzner McManus ’56Ruth Rootberg MealeyJonathan Meigs ’61 & Jane MeigsLinda & Steve MeiselElizabeth MelloAlinor Sterling & Steve MentzSuzanne MentzingerJennifer Foley & Joseph MikoAndrea Miller ’97Carol & Donald MillerRuth & Joe Miller Prudence Loeb Miller ’37Mixed Age Group Teachers 2008–09Barbara & John MonahanCaroline Monahan ’09Kate Monahan ’06Grace Moore ’04Judith Buck Moore ’51Barbara & David MorganStanton Morris ’52Sarah Morse AFMarsha & Ira MosesMelanie Crowley Mullan ’84Ann MurdockCharlotte & Charles MurphyKathleen Murphy ’98Mary P. Murphy ’92Victoria & Stephen MurphyElizabeth & Ben MuskinMarcia & Edward NalebuffJennie Bailey Nally ’88Manu G. Nathan ’97

William NathansonNavaratnam–Tomayko FamilyFerris NelsonGreta Nettleton ’72Christopher Neville ’77Jessica Nicholson ’07Margaret Nicholson ’04The Nisbeth FamilyLawrence Noble ’77Eleanor NolanRebecca Nordhaus ’88Jane Whittlesey North ’45JoAnne Pappano & Robert NortonGrace Tuttle Noyes ’41Joseph O'Donnell ’06John O'Hare Jacinta O'ReillyNancy & Marc OlinsDonna OlivieriMargaret Foote Oppenheimer ’35Rosalyn Diaz-Ortiz & Abimael Ortiz Victoria Moore Paine ’56Jessica Sager & Sachin PandyaDeborah Johnson & Joseph Paolillo Julia Paolillo ’07David PapermasterThe Parents of the Foote School

Third Grade 2011–12Anne ParkEmily PeelRonda PelkeyLeah Pepe ’04Stacey & Hap Perkins Carol & Ralph PerlbergerJohn W. Persse ’73Elizabeth Petrelli ’96Jennifer Petrelli ’88 & Mariano

SevergniniMargaret & Richard PfaffCourtney Freeman Phillips ’87Cassy Pollack & Jon PickardJoseph Pickman ’83Millie & Barry PiekosGrey Maher & Aaron PineSusan Stokes & Steven PincusNancy Berliner & Alan PlattusAimee DeBarbieri Poirier ’92Stefanie Markovits & Ben PolakJeffrey Possick ’89Jennifer Prah Ruger & Theodore

Ruger AFGina LaRoche & Alan PriceDonna & David Pruett



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Dr. & Mrs. Richard PschirrerJeannine & Anthony PurcellJulia Blue & Paul RaspeMarie & Richard Raymond Satya & Sneha ReddyMr. & Mrs. William H. H. ReesJoyce & Philip ReillyWendy Wheeler & S. C. ReillyLillian & John ResnikMara Revkin ’02Deborah Blanchard Richardson ’49Lee Ann Richter ’96Julia Riddle ’99Naomi Senzer & Brad RidkyJanet & William RiversIrene & Vladimir Rokhlin Lydia Romanik Aaron Rosenberg ’02Pam & Jeff Rosenberg Jeanne Steiner & Will RosenblattShae & Paul Rosenthal Fred RossomandoKathy Rubano & the Social Studies

Department of Trumbull High SchoolThe Ruben FamilyNancy McFadden RuberyAnn & Peter Ruger Wendy Cohen Sadik ’81 & Haider SadikNaomi & Dean SakamotoSusan Devine & David SakheimYuri Sakurabayashi ’06The Salerno FamilyMary Beth & Stephen SaltzmanKrystn Wagner & José SalvanaKris Sandine ’79Barbara & Jim SaretJohn Sasaki ’87Beth Weinberger & Mark SchaferSylvia Schafer ’77Marlene & Jerry ScharrAmy Marx & Robert SchonbergerDr. & Mrs. Sanford SchreiberDrs. Rosemary Balsam &

Paul SchwaberCarol Dorfman & William SegravesMeltem & Emre SeliIsmene Petrakis & Michael Sernyak Hilary Shank-Kuhl ’68 Kimberly Bouchard-Shapiro &

Philip ShapiroGilbert ShawJane Karlsruher Shedlin ’47Grethe & Gordon Shepherd

Betty & Myung Soo ShinJayashankar & Charu ShivakumarDolores & Sumner Shore Heide Lang & Mark SiegelLillian & Raymond SiegelWilliam Silva ’66Ameya Sivaramakrishnan ’99Bala & Shivy SivaramakrishnanBrinda Sivaramakrishnan ’01Susan & Douglas SkalkaEdith Cook Smith ’45Lelly & George SmithHelen Lewis Smith ’37Olcott & Lucy Smith FoundationSarah Lohmann Smith ’39Sarhanna SmithPam & David Snetro **Richard M. Sobel ’78Halie Nichole Sabatasso ’03Etana Solomon ’11Linda & Charles Sommerfield Karen Kennedy & Alex Sommers Andrea & Brian Sorrells Lucy & Wayne SpaarRobin & Ron SparksElicia Pegues Spearman ’80Stacy SpellCatherine SpinelliTed Spirakis ’68Elizabeth E. Stanley ’11Morgan Henning Stebbins ’58Carolyn & Joseph Stein Molly Merrill SterlingBeth Brennan Stetson ’64Mary & Douglas StoneBetsy Leavy Stroman ’55Marcie & Richard SugarmannCurtis Sutro ’73Erin Sweeney ’02 Katharine M. Swibold ’75Maria SwiftSamone Swift **Viola SydoriakJulia Talbot ’82Julia TalbotThe teachers of Mishkan IsraelDoreen & Andrew TestaMary & Louis TheodoreBarbara ThompsonMaryann Thompson ArchitectsVeronica ThompsonPhebe Thorne ’55Rosalind Baker Tolson ’44

Becky Conekin & Adam ToozeGrier Torrence ’69Judith & Decelle Totten Harriet & Harold TraubRita TraynerLinda & Kurt TreiberAnn Hunt Tritz ’45Trumbull Alternate High SchoolNancy Segel & Mike TuchakJean & Paul Tupper Sara Shneiderman & Mark TurinEllen & Leigh TurnerMichelle R. TurnerFelicity Tuttle ’64Harriet TwainEliza Twichell ’66Faiz Vahidy ’97Nasim & Misbah Vahidy Wende Valentine ’89Geraldine & James Valone Julia Adams & Hans van DykErin VernonAnita VilterLisa Wiesner & Fred VolkmarEve & Heinrich von StadenCatherine Hosley Vouwie ’72Ellen Sherk Walsh ’73Marcie & John WalshNadia WardNaomi Rogers & John Warner Sheila & Lawrence Wartel Rebecca Watt ’59Susan WattsSayre Weaver ’66Katharine & Nick Weber Barbara Long Wedmore ’46 Rhona & Alan WeissErica & Gordon WeissLynda Rosenfeld & Richard WeissSallyann & Walter WeksteinW. Perry Welch ’50Caleb Wertenbaker ’88Eugenia Lovett West ’36Carolyn WesterfieldSandy & Dick WhelanEsther & Sidney WhiteMargaret & Richard WiborgM. E. WiedersheimPamela & William WiehlKate Ashforth WienerMarie Wilkinson ’79Maura WilliamsMaureen Schorr & Anne Williamson



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Jef WilsonGwen & Ned WilsonTanya & Randy WingateClaire WisemanLinda WisemanAlexander Wiske ’04Clay Wiske ’02Denise & Patrick WitherilJean-ellen McSharry & Chris WoernerHelen & Stanley WolfeEmily Mendillo Wood ’51Yolanda Woods ’70Harriet Calhoun Wrenn ’43 Zhirong Jiang & Zhiqun Xi Lenore & Jeff YaleLan Lin & Wu Yan **Barbara YoungPatricia & Mario ZangariLinda & Howard Zonana

FACULTY & STAFFGifts from these individuals werereceived in 2011–12.

James Adams & Annie DucmanisLaura & Victor Altshul Lara Anderson Mariann ArnoldElizabeth BallLynne Banta & Javier GarciaLaurie & Fred BartelsClyde Bennett Carrie & Bill BergantinoTim & Kris BlauveltJacob Burt & Elizabeth GillJeannette Byers ’65 Mary Beth & Andy Calderoni Amy Caplan ’88 & Nicolas Gangloff Michelle CappellieriPatty & Val Chamberlain Katy Clark-Spohn Botta ’98 &

Robbie BottaJohn & Keri ClimieLiam & Alison Considine Jay & Dody Cox Peter & Lucy CoxJohn & Tina Cunningham Ashley DeVito Amanda & Ray Diffley Bette Donahoe Dawn & Dan Farricielli Jennifer & Alan FriedmanJacqui & Stephen Fritzinger

Angela & Fernando GiannellaCara GivenJane Gordon & Andrew Julien Maria & Charles Granquist Hannah GreenbergJack & Marge HansenTina HansenPamela Harmon Leslie Harshfield Sarah Heath & Franz Douskey Steinen & David Hurtado Lynda & Peter Johnson Meghan & Steve KarolyiÖzler & Ege KayaarasiJoseph LaMacchiaMargy & Richard LamereSheila Lavey & Mike DoomanLeslie & Marshall Long Karen & Bill Longa **Bill Manke ’91Carol & Michael Maoz Karla Matheny & Mark Landow Michael McCabe & Donna Rehm-

McCabeMelissa & Timothy McCormackDavid & Mary Jane McGaffinBecky & Brad McGuireJessica McNellElizabeth MelloMichael Milburn Gail Mirza Julie & Bill Moore Colleen & Michael MurphySusan Neitlich & Matthew Broder **Sally Nunnally Cathy & Christophe Pamelard Hilary & Erik Pearson

Ann Baker Pepe & Greg Pepe Carol & Wes Poling Denise Quinn Dobratz & Erik DobratzVeena Raghuvir & Ryan HaugCjet & Cindy Raymond Liz & Tom Reed-SwaleEllen ReifMartha & Larry Reina Deborah Rhoads Debra Riding & Oliver BartonTrevor & Charles RosenthalPeter & Meredith RossDonna & Robert SantomassoJulian SchlusbergSusan ShawAllison SiefertSally SimondsWalter SiracuseKelly & Ben SmallAdam SolomonLaura & James Stanley Andrew Sweet Deborah Teason & Michael BergmanLisa Farrel Totman ’56 &

David Totman AFJohn & Elisa TurnerEllen & Joseph VelardiErika Villa Dawn & Scott Walsh Megan WilliamsTed & Lois Willis Jef WilsonAlexandra WittnerDiane & Jeff WoodNancy & Dewey WormsKim Yap & Andrew Lewandowski Heather & Fred Zetterberg


FAREWELL GIFTSThe parents of departing eighth andninth graders contributed to FarewellGifts in appreciation of their children'sexperiences at Foote.

Departing Eighth Grade ParentsThe gifts of departing eighth gradeparents will help equip the eighth gradescience lab in the Jonathan MilikowskyScience and Technology Building.

Tamar & Michael Braverman Barbara Endres & William ButlerAugust Calderone Damon CaldwellThe Hayes-Della Rocca FamilyAmanda & Ray DiffleyBetsey & Jack DunhamLeslie Jacobsen & Jonathan FeinsteinDenise & Mark GibsonHeidi HamiltonMeghan & George KnightJudith Chevalier & Steven Podos Gina LaRoche & Alan PriceErica & Gordon Weiss

Ninth Grade Parents — 100%This year’s ninth grade families wereproud to announce 100 percentparticipation in the Farewell Gift, with a contribution totaling $10,000. Thebench in the new ninth grade “loft” isdedicated in honor of the Class of 2012.

AnonymousKimberly & Scott BishopElizabeth Gibson Burbank ’80Bryan & Doreen H. Coburn Kavita & Madhav DhodapkarDebra & Jack HauserThe Kenn de Balinthazy FamilyMelanie Ginter & John LapidesSusan & Andrew Marlatt The Matthes Theriault FamilyDonna Rehm-McCabe &

Michael McCabe Jill McCarnsCatherine & Robert SbriglioGilbert ShawSusan ShawMichelle R. TurnerAmy & Jeff WongwiwaYanyun Wu & Yi Zhou

HONORARY GIFTS

In Honor of the After School TeachersDawn & Scott Walsh

In Honor of Avi Bergman ’00 & Emma Bergman ’02Deborah Teason & Michael Bergman

In Honor of Richard BershteinJohn Wareck ’84

In Honor of John Burbank ’79Dawn & Scott Walsh

In Honor of Sue DelaneyAndrea & Brian Sorrells

In Honor of Anna Huntington Deming ’35John Deming ’66

In Honor of Brilliant & InspiringFacultyDanielle Flagg ’81

In Honor of Foote ColleaguesJacqui & Stephen Fritzinger

In Honor of Hannah Friedman-Bell ’12& Lucy Friedman-Bell ’12Laurel Friedman

In Honor of Stephen, Jacqui & Lucy FritzingerGail & Peter Fritzinger

In Honor of Dorothy GettierSam Howe ’62

In Honor of Kyle Gelzinis’ Bar MitzvahMary Ann AlberinoAdam Velardi ’14

In Honor of Alexandra LaViola & John LaViola ’09Philomena & John LaViola

In Honor of Avery Elizabeth LeClercJulian Schlusberg

In Honor of Leslie LongNing Wei & Xing Wang Deng

In Honor of Bill Manke ’91Dawn & Scott Walsh

In Honor of Sharon & Dan MilikowskyJennifer Milikowsky ’02Matthew Milikowsky ’95

In Honor of Libby PeardTanina Rostain & Richard

Schottenfeld

In Honor of Ann Baker PepeAndrea Marth

In Honor of Cindy RaymondNing Wei & Xing-Wang Deng

In Honor of Margie & Alan Starensier’s50th AnniversaryShirley Levinson & Carl CaplanEllie & Harris Coles Sally Factor Lois & Ken GreenbergHarriet & Sheldon JacobsonRuth & Joe Miller

In Honor of Lisa TotmanLaurie & Fred BartelsSerena Totman Bechtel ’84 &

David BechtelCourtney Broadus ’84 &

Christian MeyersRachel Totman Davis ’86 &

Jonathan DavisPriscilla JencksThe Parents of The Foote School

Third GradeAnn Baker Pepe & Greg PepeDavid Totman

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Memory of Margaret BrooksFrancie Irvine

In Memory of Leonard CampbellHarriet Milner & David CongerGerry & Harvey EckhardtVeronica ForemanJulie JenkinsKathy RubanoTrumbull Alternate High School



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In Memory of Elias ClarkBushie EstabrookThe Howard Smith Family

In Memory of E. Huntington Deming ’64John Deming ’66

In Memory of Malcolm FleschnerDaniel Fleschner ’94

In Memory of Irving FriedmanDaniel Fleschner ’94

In Memory of Jean KirbyGwen & Ned Wilson

In Memory of Roberta “Cookie” KrinickLaura AltshulAnn Baker PepeDonna BatsfordDawn FarricielliThe Sunshine FundThe teachers of Mishkan Israel

In Memory of Clarence LondonYollanda London

In Memory of Muriel LewisJustin Lewis ’88

In Memory of Jonathan Milikowsky ’98Nina Glickson & Worth DavidPeter DeLuca ’98Linda Lorimer & Charles EllisHarriet GoodmanThe Gurganus FamilyDavid NewtonThe Singer Family

In Memory of Jean Shepler MillerPatience Meigs Bousel ’59Molly Meigs Cabral ’68Linda Keul HenleyJonathan Meigs ’61 & Jane MeigsNawrie Meigs-Brown ’55

In Memory of Al MorraPhyllis Morra

In Memory of Harry MulliganHedy, Stuart, Derek & Ryan BushChristopher Conley

Sally DeGennaroMary & Jim EarlyElizabeth & Richard FearonMr. & Mrs. Richard GalleyMarian GreyMarguerite & Ira GrudbergCarol & Gil HoganLaura & Frank PerrineHarry Welch ’42 & Betsy WelchAmy Mulligan Wilson ’85 &

John Wilson

In Memory of Winifred SturleyLee Gaillard ’52

In Memory of Yue WuYangyun Wu & Yi Zhou

FOOTEBRIDGEThe Cameron & Jane Baird FoundationNew Haven Road RaceThe Foote School Parent Teacher

CouncilThe Seedlings Foundation Smart Family Foundation, Inc.

FOUNDATIONS & FUNDSAnonymous (2)Cameron & Jane Baird FoundationEder Family FoundationThe Goodwin Levine Foundation, Inc.The William & Flora Hewlett

FoundationMJPM Foundation

Point Harbor Fund of the MaineCommunity Foundation

Sasco FoundationThe Seedlings FoundationS. T. Shoff Charitable TrustSmart Family FoundationOlcott & Lucy Smith FoundationWilliam & Nancy Turner Foundation

GIFTS IN KINDIsabel ChenowethBun-Sui Lai ’84Ellen & Joseph VelardiEmily Mendillo Wood ’51Yaira Matyakubova & Andrius Žlabys

GIFTS TO ENDOWED FUNDS

Benevento Family Scholarship FundJoan & John Benevento

C. Dary Dunham School Spirit FundCatherine & Robert Sbriglio

Frank M. Perrine Scholarship FundHedy, Stuart, Derek & Ryan BushChristopher ConleySally DeGennaro & FamilyElizabeth Daley Draghi ’77Mary & Jim EarlyElizabeth & Richard FearonMr. & Mrs. Richard GalleyThe Ross M. Grey FamilyMarguerite & Ira Grudberg

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REPORT OF GIVING


Carol & Gil HoganLaura & Frank PerrineBetsy Welch & Harry Welch ’42Amy Mulligan Wilson ’85

Gary Levene Endowed FundNancy & William CohenJohn Wareck ’84

Gene J. Takahashi Scholarship FundWendy Sharp & Dean TakahashiKai Takahashi ’09Kerry Takahashi ’07

Hannah Lee FundPeggy McCarthy Berman & Barry

BermanAnne-Marie Boulade-Perigois Davies &

Ray Davies Shirley Levinson & Carl CaplanEllie & Harris Coles Sally Factor Lois & Ken GreenbergHarriet & Sheldon JacobsonAmy Starensier &J. Richard LeeAmy Sherman & John McCarthyRuth & Joe Miller Shae & Paul Rosenthal Margie & Alan Starensier

Jean G. Lamont Scholarship FundRita McDougald-Campbell &

Leonard R. Campbell *Shirlee Ching-McGrathHarriett Milner &David CongerGerry & Harvey EckhardtVeronica ForemanJulie JenkinsJack Ciccolo, Sid Phillips & Jesse

Phillips '11Kathy Rubano & the Social Studies

Department at Trumbull High SchoolSarah Clark & Gustav SpohnTrumbull Alternate High School

Jean Shepler Miller FundKate Bigwood Atkinson ’70Katherine Johnson Atkinson '77Elizabeth Bradburn-Assoian ’69Thomas Brand ’88Cecie Clement ’62

Elizabeth Daley Draghi ’77Evan Drutman ’79Judith S. Hull ’63Sam & Nikki LindbergMary P. Murphy ’92Laura & Frank PerrineElizabeth Prelinger ’68Anne Sa'adah ’69Sylvia Schafer ’77

Jonathan Milikowsky Technology FundSharon & Daniel MilikowskyPhyllis & William ScottAndré Warner ’98

Kindergarten & Mixed Age GroupPrograms FundLeila Hachicho & Ali Abu-Alfa

LaViola Family Scholarship FundPhilomena & John LaViola

Levin Library FundJane & Richard Levin

Martha Brochin Endowed FundElizabeth BrochinSusan Canny ’96Amy Sherman & John McCarthyPenny & Bernard * Snow

Milos Saccio FundMary & David LesserJoanne SaccioSusan & Joseph SaccioPenny & Bernard * Snow

Orten L. Pengue Scholarship FundMary Ann AlberinoPeggy McCarthy Berman &

Barry BermanSheree & David DiMarioNatalie DiMarioThe Foote School Summer TheaterFriends & families of “A Christmas

Carol”Friends & families of “You Can't Take

It With You”Deborah Freedman & Ben LedbetterFred RossomandoCatherine & Robert SbriglioJulian SchlusbergSusan & Douglas Skalka

Adam VelardiEllen & Joe Velardi

Pasi-Sachdev Family Scholarship FundUsha Pasi & Subir Sachdev

Phyllis Brown Sandine MemorialScholarship FundDeborah BovilskyAnne Sa'adahBob Sandine

Polly Fiddler Art FundCatherine & Robert Sbriglio

Timothy and Mary P. Doukas FundPat & John Zandy

MATCHING GIFTSAmeriprise Financial Bank of America FoundationBristol-Myers Squibb FoundationCasey Matching ProgramExxonMobil Foundation, Inc.Ford FoundationGartner GroupGE FoundationGoldman Sachs & Co.Intermountain IndustriesJ. P. Morgan & Co.Inc.The Kresge FoundationMerrill LynchMicrosoft Parker Hannifin CorporationPfizer Inc.Pitney BowesPortland General Electric Co.Rockefeller Brothers FundScripps Howard FoundationTravelersT. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc.UBSUnited TechnologiesWilliam & Flora Hewlett Foundation

STARS (Schools Together for ArtsResources)Laura & Victor Altshul The Foote School Parent Teacher

CouncilJoanne & David GoldblumNew Haven Road Race



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Each year The Foote School benefitsfrom Endowed Funds established byparents and past parents, alumni andfriends of the school. The capital isnot spent, but a distribution is madeannually from the interest earned onthe invested funds. Foote’s endowmentwas initiated in the early 1980s. Theendowment totaled $7,646,511 in2011–12. It provided about $300,000to support the school’s operatingbudget.

Foote welcomes contributions to any of the following Endowed Funds.If you would like to consider creatinga named endowed fund at Foote,please contact Ann Baker Pepe,Director of Development, The FooteSchool, 50 Loomis Place, New Haven, CT 06511; by email [email protected]; or by phone at 203-777-3464. Theschool requires a contribution of$5,000 to initiate a new fund.

UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT

S. Prescott Bush Clement EndowedFund — established in 2007 in honorof Prescott Clement ’35. The proceedsare used at the discretion of theschool’s Board of Directors.

ENDOWMENT FORCURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

Martha Brochin Endowed Fund forLibrary Books — established in 2004in memory of Martha Brochin, aFoote School parent and much-lovedpediatrician.

Polly Fiddler Art Fund — establishedby parents and former students inrecognition of Polly Fiddler’soutstanding work as an art teacher at Foote for more than three decades(1978–2009). The fund supports theschool’s studio art program.

Kindergarten & Mixed Age GroupPrograms Fund — established by theparents of Foote students Aya andHadi Abu-Alfa in 2010 to supportand enrich the Kindergarten andMixed Age Group programs.

Levin Fund — established by Jane and Richard Levin to fund thepurchase of books and materials toenrich and extend the collection of the Frank M. Perrine Library.

Library Endowment — includes giftsto endowment intended to support theFrank M. Perrine Library.

Jonathan Milikowsky Memorial Fund— created by classmates, family andfriends in memory of Jon ’98 to pro-vide annual support to the TechnologyDepartment, particularly new technol-ogy and innovative uses of technology.

Marian W. Spiro Fund for ScienceEnrichment — established in honor ofMarian Spiro, science teacher at Footefrom 1970–89, to enrich and enhancethe school’s science programs.

Friends of Foote Theater Endowment— established in 2002 by David andDeborah Moore, to support the costsassociated with the outstanding dramaprogram.

Jean Shepler Miller Music Fund —established in 2009 by alumni whostudied music with Mrs. Sheplerduring her long career at Foote(1953–91), the Fund provides supportfor the school’s music department.

ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTYPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Joya Marks Endowment forProfessional Development — createdin 2001, and in 2007 named in honorof Joya Marks, Lower School Head(1993–2007), this fund providessupport for professional developmentopportunities to enrich the lives andwork of Foote School teachers.

Violet Talbot Endowed Fund —established by parents and faculty inhonor of kindergarten teacher VioletTalbot at the time of her retirement in2001 to provide support for teachertraining and for financial aid forchildren of color.

ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID

Benevento Family Scholarship —established in 1987 by the BeneventoFamily.

Simone Brown Fund — established inmemory of Simone Brown, Class of1981, following her death in 1983.

Carolyn Foundation Endowment —established by generous gifts from The Carolyn Foundation in 1989 and1998, this fund has grown to over aquarter million dollars, providingsignificant annual funding forfinancial aid for children of colorfrom New Haven.

Celentano Scholarship Fund —created to recognize the manycontributions of Freddie Celentanowho worked at Foote as a member ofthe maintenance staff from 1963–77.

Janis Cooley-Jacobs Scholarship Fund— established in 1999 after the deathof Foote parent and pediatrician JanisCooley-Jacobs.

Timothy & Mary P. Doukas Fund —established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs.John Zandy in memory of Mrs.Zandy’s parents.

Martha Babcock Foote Fund —established in memory of the founderand first Head of School, 1916–35.

Margaret Hitchcock Fund —established in memory of MargaretBallou Hitchcock, Foote Englishteacher and head of the Upper Schoolfrom 1931–57.

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Endowed Funds


Jean G. Lamont Endowed ScholarshipFund — established in 2004 inrecognition of Jean Lamont’scommitment to diversity and a strongfinancial aid program during hertenure as Head of School from1992–2004.

Hannah Lee Memorial Endowed Fund— established in memory of HannahLee ’08, 1993–2004, this fundprovides annual support for theschool’s financial aid program.

LaViola Family Scholarship Fund —established by Philomena andJohn LaViola in honor of theirgrandchildren, Alexandra LaViola ’06and John LaViola ’09.

Jonathan Milikowsky ScholarshipFund — established in 2007 inmemory of Jon Milikowsky ’98 by his parents, Sharon and DanielMilikowsky, brother Matthew ’95 andsister Jennifer ’02, the fund providesfinancial aid for a student in gradessix–nine who demonstrates intellectualcuriosity, cheerful engagement withclassmates and teachers, kindness,optimism, and appreciation andrespect for others.

Pasi-Sachdev Family Fund — createdin 2005 by the Pasi-Sachdev family toreflect their deep appreciation of theFoote School community.

Orten L. Pengue Scholarship Fund —created in 2008 by parents and stu-dents in honor of Ort’s many contri-butions to Foote’s theater program.

Frank M. Perrine Scholarship Fund —established in 1991 in recognition ofFrank’s many contributions to Footeas Headmaster from 1967–92.

Phyllis Brown Sandine Memorial ISISScholarship Fund — established in2002 by ISIS (Inner-City Scholarshipsfor Independent Schools) in honor ofMrs. Sandine, a Foote parent andlong-time friend of the school and anadvocate for early childhoodeducation. It provides financial aidspecifically for New Haven childrenenrolled at Foote.

Gene Takahashi Scholarship Fund —created in 2010 by Dean Takahashiand Wendy Sharp, Kerry Takahashi’07 and Kai Takahashi ’09, in honorof Dean’s father.

Anne Schroeder Vroman ScholarshipFund — created in 2006 by BarentVroman in memory of his wife, amember of the class of 1946.

ENDOWMENT FOR LEARNINGSUPPORT

Milos Saccio Fund — established inmemory of Milos Saccio ’83, 1967–79, who was a sixth grader at Footeat the time of his death, this fundannually provides learning supportwith the intention of helping childrenreach their full potential.

RESTRICTED FUNDS

The school also appreciates and relies upon the support provided byRestricted Funds. These funds are not endowed — the principal is spentas needed over the years. CurrentRestricted Funds include:

Classical Book Fund — established in1996 to honor Latin teacher CarolRoss and used annually to providelibrary and classroom resources toenrich the study of classical Greeceand Rome.

C. Dary Dunham School Spirit Fund— established in recognition of DaryDunham’s leadership of Foote asInterim Head of School, 2007–09, it funds campus activities that build a sense of community.

Friends of Foote Theater Fund —established in 2002, this fund providessupport for expanded opportunities ineducational theater made possible bythe construction of the Robert D.Sandine black box theater.

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Foote students gather for ModelCongress at the Packer CollegiateInstitute in New York.


1932

We are sad to report the death of HildaSizer Warner who died April 20, 2012.

1933

With sadness we report the death ofHenry English on July 15, 2012. He issurvived by his sister, Eleanor EnglishWhitman.

1934

Class Correspondent:Stuart [email protected]

Stuart Clement and wife AnneCampbell Clement ’39 hosted a three-generation reunion bringing together55 members of the Clement family. Itwas held at the Millbrook School lastJuly. They came from all over thecountry — east and west, north andsouth, and central!

1935

Class Correspondent:Anna Huntington [email protected]

1936

Class Correspondent:Elizabeth Reeves Goodspeed111 Hunter AvenueNew Rochelle, NY 10801

Our deepest condolences to Lib SizerAllen whose sister, Hilda Sizer Warner’32, died April 20, 2012.

1938

75th Reunion, May 4, 2013

1939

Class Correspondent:Anne Campbell [email protected]

1940

Our deep sympathy to MargaretDeVane Logue ,whose brother, MiltonDeVane ’42, died April 7, 2012. EdJones writes with some interestingaccomplishments and moments fromhis life: “Retired — combat marine —Okinawa — China — Carrier pilotU.S. Naval Air Corps, two tours ColdWar Mediterranean. CVE 40 Tarawa— CVE 43 Coral Sea. Flew anti-subaircraft out of Floyd Bennett Field(NYC) for several years in Reserves.Play 18 holes of golf once a week. Wifedied age 51 from smoking. We hadthree sons, Brian, magna cum laudemechanical engineering, University ofConnecticut, developing heart pump.Ed, Brown University, Chief Engineer,The Lee Co., Essex, Conn. Now work-ing for youngest son, Peter, who was inthe nuclear Navy and has developed ahighly successful power brokeragecompany nationwide.”

Class Notes

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After a Long Time Away, Celebrating Memories at Foote

Julia Wallace Taussig ’37 hadn’t been back to visit Foote since she left 75 years

earlier, when classes were held in someone’s brick house — she can’t recall whose —

and her Foote friends called her ‘Dubby.’

“I remember Foote as a warm and friendly place,” she said on Reunion Day 2012,

after she had stepped into the hallway of what to her was the new Foote School,

gently shaking hands and greeting well-wishers.

With glistening eyes and a beaming smile, she accepted the gift of a silk Foote scarf

and hearty applause for her attendance after so very many years away. The fuss

seemed to surprise her. “I’m only 87!,” she said. “I’m planning to live to be 100.”

Her memories of Foote were still vivid, and she keeps close track of her Foote

classmates. “Ten of us from that class of, oh, 20 to 22, are still alive,” she says.

She attended Prospect Hill and two years at Sarah Lawrence before leaving to work with the Air Force Materiel Command,

meeting Frederick Foote Taussig at a going-away party for a mutual friend in 1945 and marrying him in 1947. The couple had

three daughters. “Someone recently asked me what I was most proud of in my life,” she said. “I can honestly say my three girls.”

Her husband’s career took her to Rio de Janiero; Enid, Okla.; the Dominican Republic; Kansas City, Mo.; Denver, and then back

east, this time to New Jersey. She drove up to New Haven for the day to greet old friends and make some new ones.

“I had such a nice time today,” she said on departing. “I’ll be back for my 80th.”

“You know people so awfully well when you grow up with them.”


1941

Class Correspondent:Nancy Redway Pugsley88 Notch Hill RoadEvergreen Woods, Apt. 355N. Branford, CT 06471203-488-8312

1942

Class Correspondent:David Hitchcock, [email protected]

Our deep sympathy to the family andfriends of Milton DeVane who diedApril 7, 2012. David Hitchcock writes,“I attended the memorial service inNew Haven for classmate MiltonDeVane with fellow classmates VictorTyler, Sam Babbit, and Harold Welch.”

1943


1944

Class Correspondent:Ruth Watson Martin

1945

Class Correspondent:Elinor Bozyan [email protected]

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Class of 1937

Julia Wallace Taussig, accompanied hereby Head of School Carol Maoz,represented the Class of 1937.

A Lifelong Ornithological Quest (Brought onby a Childhood Case of Spring Fever) Chuck Huntington ’33

The son of Yale geography professor Ellsworth Huntington, Chuck Huntington ’33,

had an idyllic year back in the fifth grade. It was 1929, and his parents whisked

him, his sister, Anna (Huntington) Deming ’35, and their brother, George ’38 off to

Europe. There, Chuck rode the Orient Express

from Milan to Istanbul, then spent two weeks

on a tourist steamer on the Nile River.

“It was an extraordinary time for me,” he

says. “Ten is a great age for a trip like that.”

Yet the excursion that would create the foun-

dation for his life’s work was a much less

ambitious undertaking. When he was just 7,

his parents took him to a fishing camp in

northern Maine. There, he was enthralled to

see ospreys catching fish, then eagles chas-

ing osprey to shake free the catch. “I was

interested in birds from then on,” he says.

An entry in the June 1933 edition of Foote

Notes reveals Chuck’s early motivation for

his career. In an essay titled “Spring Fever,”

the 13-year-old wrote: “There may be some

people who get spring fever only in spring, but I have a chronic case of it all the

year round. In summer I want to swim or walk, or play tennis or loaf around. In

autumn I want to play football or loaf around. In winter I want to coast or skate or

have a snowball fight or loaf around. In spring I want to walk or play baseball or

loaf around… Even when I see some birds or flowers I want to go out and look at

them more closely.”

Even from his youthful perch, his insight into his own nature was keen.

‘Loafing around’ took a more adult form when Chuck left Yale with a Ph.D. in

zoology and accepted a position at Bowdoin College in Maine. There, he taught

physiology (“I was not very well-qualified, but hiring was much more informal

then,” he says, laughing.) He also taught ornithology, as the youthful pursuit of

bird watching had made him something of an expert. He spent summers working

at the Bowdoin Scientific Station at Kent Island, a nesting area for seabirds in

New Brunswick, Canada, as the field station’s director. “I have had one job my

entire life,” he says. “I was never tempted to go anywhere else than Bowdoin.”

At 92, his memory is as sharp as his ability to spot a mountain bluebird on a fence

in Wyoming or identify the sound of a Chuck-will’s-widow in the woods at home in

Brunswick, Maine. His wits are just as quick, too; when he spotted the mountain

bluebird landing on the fence, he grabbed a nearby camera and made it a memory.

And when the Chuck-will’s-widow’s call landed on his ears, he grabbed a tape

recorder. (An avid follower of birdlife, he keeps his technology close.)

Just what is it about birds that he finds mesmerizing enough to devote a lifetime

to their study?

“Flying attracted me to birds,” he says. “I guess we all want to fly.”

Credit: Bowdoin College Library,Brunswick, Maine


Pamela Pond Goss writes, “As of June(never can tell about July!) family hassettled down: husband Donald still golfsand swims, watches Netflix, and usescomputer a lot. Children (well, adultsnow!) and grandchildren and oneGREAT-granddaughter, all doing well atwhat they each do. Best wishes to all.”Michael Buchanan reminisces aboutcousin Eric A. Sturley ’27 who passedaway in 2010. Well into his 90s, Ericsurvived World War II service in Africa,Italy, France, and Germany. He receiveda Purple Heart, Croix de guerre, SilverStars, and a lengthy article for capturinga French POW single-handedly. He wasthe elder son of Foote principalWinifred Sturley and is survived by hisyounger brother, Richard ’32. JohnGardner enjoys Cleveland’s many cul-tural offerings, especially good music.He continues to go back and forth toMartha’s Vineyard in summer. AnneHunt Tritz writes, “When I came back[from England] to the States in 1952, Istayed with the Coopers in Woodbridgefor a month or so and acquired a job assecretary in the alumni office at Yale. Ifound a room with the wife of a Koreansoldier for a while and then was accept-ed at International House (they didn’thave enough foreign students). Then onto an apartment. After four years atYale, I moved to New York and becamesecretary at a travel agency and afterfour years started to have my ownclients. Then I met John (Tritz, aFrenchman), married and had twogirls. We moved to New Jersey in ’68.John worked at Bankers Trust untilhis retirement in 1988. We have ahouse in St. Croix (U.S. VirginIslands) and spend about threemonths there in the winter. Due to ourage, foreign travel seems like a thingof the past — we used to go to Franceregularly. I never went to college; as in the ’40s women onlywent if they were real brains (which Iwas not).” Emily Lewis Lattimorenotes, “…through music, I realizedthat Art doesn’t just happen, but is —though inevitably informed by the

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Class of 1947

The Class of 1947 gathered in New Haven the Friday before Reunion Day, many of usstaying at the Farnam House on Prospect Street, which turned out to be a perfectplace to sit around talking for hours. Elizabeth DeVane Edminster came fromWashington, Jane Karlsruher Shedlin and Susie Myers Jacobs, (an honorary classmember) from Greenwich, Sukie Hilles Bush, and Harriet Tuttle Noyes from theBoston area, Lee Blanchard Seniff from Guilford and me, Gladys Bozyan Lavinefrom Middletown, RI.

At Leon’s that evening we met Caroline Stoddard Delgado, who arrived from NewYork, and Reynolds Gordon with his wife Janet, from Easton, Conn. And we weredelighted to have Head of School Carol Maoz join us for a part of the evening.

Although Reynolds and Janet could not make it to Foote on Saturday, Jim Boorschjoined the group for Reunion Day. The program was interesting, but the realhighlights were picking up the familiar threads of our lives and re-weaving them. We missed many of those who could not come and those who are no longer aliveand especially felt for Elizabeth’s recent loss of her brother Milton, class of 1942.

Mostly, however, we talked of the pure pleasure of seeing each other, of travel,adventure, scholarship, teachers, and families past and present. We appeared to be a little wiser, a lot creakier, but otherwise much the same as in our earlier years.The dominant politics: Democratic. Dominant sound effect: laughter. Still lively andcurious, still deeply engaged in the world, and still profoundly appreciative of theplace Foote has had in our lives. — Gladys Bozyan Lavine

The Class of 1947 was represented by, from left, Harriet Tuttle Noyes, Elizabeth DeVaneEdminster, Susan Hilles Bush, Lee Blanchard Seniff, Jim Boorsch, Gladys Bozyan Lavine, JanieKarlsruher Shedlin, and Caroline Stoddard Delgado.


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Saving the Earth (Truly) — One Case at a Time Peter Cooper ’52

Peter Cooper is not what he seems. Behind the starched shirt, silk tie, impeccably

tailored suit and serene demeanor lies the soul of a ’60s radical. He sits in a

conference room at his law offices above a tailor shop, in a restored building on

Elm Street in New Haven, combing through the memories of his years as an

environmental lawyer.

The environment commanded his attention from early on, back when he and a

gaggle of other Foote students from Woodbridge piled into a 1940 woodie — a

Ford station wagon with sides constructed of wood – for the trip each morning to

Foote. “Growing up here, being part of the community, part of the countryside in

which I was born, helped reinforce the importance of place for me,” he says.

He eventually landed at Yale Law School. It was the 1960s, and he was swept up

in the idealistic fervor that had flooded campuses then. He vividly recalls one Yale

Law School professor in particular, Charles A. Reich, a legal scholar and author

of “The Greening of America,” who had offered up the challenge, “if you can

identify where the system does not work fairly, can you find a way to help

alleviate that problem?”

“I was dealing with teachers who had a huge impact on me in terms of what we could — and should — accomplish,” Peter

says. “There was a sense that we needed to help deal with the situation and that we were learning the tools to do just that.”

At that time, effective federal environmental protection legislation for air and water did not exist.

After working as the zoning director for the city of New Haven and becoming increasingly involved in environmental work, Peter

opened his own law firm with a partner interested in affordable housing initiatives. “It was April Fools’ Day, 1970,” he says,

poker-faced.

The firm, now named Cooper, Whitney, Cochran & Francois, was private but with a focus on public interest work. One of his first

cases: a developer had filed a plan to develop the Stratford Great Meadows, which was primarily wetlands. It was a perfect case

for a young, idealistic environmental lawyer, but he had no one in particular to represent. So he represented his as-yet-unborn

child. “When you are starting out, there are all kinds of risks you are willing to take,” he says.

The developer’s plan failed. The area is now protected from future development.

As his days have been spent saving farmland and wetlands from development, his nights and weekends have been filled with

work on the more than 50 acres in Bethany he shares with his wife, Diana Starr Cooper, the first female graduate of the Yale

School of Forestry & Environmental Management. “She knows what she’s doing,” he says. “I pretend.”

Over the years he has witnessed the passage of major federal initiatives protecting the environment, including the Clean Water

Act and the Clean Air Act. He has served as counsel to the Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources Defense

Council on several cases, and the Nature Conservancy named him its environmental hero on the occasion of its 50th

anniversary. He has been general counsel to the Connecticut Fund for the Environment for more than 30 years, and a legal

fellowship named for him funds an internship in the field.

It has been a long career, challenging but rewarding. “There are too many chances to be overwhelmed by the dark side,”

he says. “But I wake up each morning wanting to work on the types of environmental problems that I think need some help

being solved.”


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Class of 1952

Well, classmates, six of us (NancyOsterweis Alderman, Paola OrefficeKulp, Ted Hilles and wife Jane Osgood,Jeremy Nahum, Peter Cooper, andHarald Hille) were able to make it to the60th reunion at Foote last Saturday andeveryone’s reactions were extremely posi-tive — no embarrassing recognition scenesand lots to talk about, new and old. Wemissed the others who couldn’t make it butthis little note is intended to bring them inas spectators. Many good conversationsand I (HH) can only report on a few.

Nancy and I had managed to talk to LarryKingsbury before the reunion (he couldn’tmake it in the end). He has moved fromOrleans to Chatham next door on Cape Codand is still active singing in St. Peter’sLutheran Church there. Carol Stanwoodhad sent her regrets that she couldn’tattend but said that she continues to workpart-time as a psychotherapist and to staffa psychological crisis hot line in the Denverarea. She also sings in a couple of groupsthere. Lee Gaillard couldn’t attend owing toa scheduling conflict and reported fromSaranac Lake that he continues to improvehis mastery of replaced joints and to writeon aviation, American literature and history.

The school staff was very welcoming andthe school looks great. The ceremonial partin one part of the huge gym lasted about anhour with Carol Maoz, the head of schoolsince mid-2009, presenting inter alia theresults of a survey that had been carriedout recently into student, faculty, staff andparent satisfaction along various parame-ters (results were all encouragingly positive— the lowest score, in the ’80s, came fromthe question on staff satisfaction withschool practices with regard to taking intoaccount staff interests). Carol mentionedthat the school will add Chinese as one ofits foreign languages, a subject very dear tomy heart. She also showed a slide showwith pictures of the large school vegetable

garden, whose produce is used both by theschool and by a local food kitchen. TheAlumni Prize awardee was MassimoCalabresi, a bright (maybe they’re all bright)graduate from the ‘80s, who writes interalia for Time magazine, covering both inter-national (Balkan war) and national issues. A sixth-grade dance troupe presented someFilipino dances with much gusto. Lisa FarrelTotman, Toby’s younger sister, was present-ed with various tributes and accolades onher retirement after several decades ofteaching, mostly third grade. An interestingaspect for me was the mention of Lisa’sfocus on having kids learn some cookingskills (who in our time could you imaginewould teach us cooking skills?). It all mademe want to go back and do Foote again!

Just before lunch I passed around some ofSerafina Kent Bathrick’s lovely watercolorcards from her winter home village outsideSiracusa in Sicily (beats winters in Wis -consin). We all admired her choice of winterdigs and her artistic skills. You can ordersome of her cards (search for her on Googleor use the URL in my previous notes).

We were joined at lunch by Ted’s sisterSusan (Sukie) and a classmate from 1947.Paola talked about her recent trip toCambodia and Vietnam. Ted and Jane

described their latest building/housingrehabilitation project, this one back inBrooklyn (they now live in Windsor,Vermont), where they are buying an oldunder-used/problematic building and con-verting it (mostly a legal/zoning process)into condominium apartments that can beowned and maintained by householders.After lunch, we had a phone call fromStephanie Dunham Howell in Atlanta,where we got a chance to reconnect, forsome after the full 60 years.

Ted and Jane then had to push off to joinone of Ted’s sons in a family house nearLyme, Conn., and Peter had to head backto the farm in Woodbridge to mend afence there or something. At that point,Nancy, one of the most can-do and organ-izing people I know, swung into action.She took us on a walk around the neigh-borhood, first to the old school on St.Ronan Street, (looks much the same,minus a few jungle gyms and the big rainyweather shed in the playground), backalong St. Ronan, past Nancy’s old house(site of a few parties and dances) andending up in front of Jeremy’s old houseat 85 Loomis Place across from the school(where Jeremy’s mother taught a numberof you piano and we had our graduation).Jeremy and Nancy rang the bell and had a

Ted Hilles, Jeremy Nahum, Nancy Osterweis Alderman, Peter Cooper, Paola Orrefice Kulp, HaraldHille


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Unconscious — consciously made.Thus, the best thing anyone can eversay of a painting of mine is that it is —indefinably — ‘musical.’”

1946

Class Correspondents:Kent [email protected]

Karen Wylie [email protected]

1947

Class Correspondent:Gladys Bozyan [email protected]

Please see reunion report on page 50.Our deep sympathy to ElizabethDeVane Edminster whose brother,Milton DeVane ’42, died April 7, 2012.

1948


Gay Spykman Harter writes that shecontinues to advocate for a solution tothe Palestinian-Israeli conflict. She ispart of the First Church P-I task force.

1949

Class Correspondent:Sallie Farrel [email protected]

Ginny Owen Torrance writes fromColorado, “My life is a little too quietand ordered for my tastes. But myhealth is good, and the Boulder settingis very beautiful. I read a lot and am looking to be a useful volunteersomewhere.”

1950

Class Correspondent:Mary Pigott [email protected]

1951

Class Correspondent:Emily Mendillo Wood118 Fifth AvenueMilford, CT 06460-5206203-878-9963

1952

Class Correspondent:Harald [email protected]

Please see reunionreport on page 52.We received the sadnews from Atlantathat StephanieDunham Howell,our beloved class-mate, died peaceful-ly and surrounded by her family at theage of 73 on Sept. 7, 2012, after arecurring battle with lymphoma.Stephanie was the daughter of Professorand Mrs. William Dunham of Yale’sHistory Department, and she and herbrother Lee both attended Foote. Stephgraduated from Vassar in 1961 and mether husband, Henry Howell, whileworking in Boston. Henry had knownthe Dunhams from his Yale years. Theymarried in 1963 and built an active lifetogether in Atlanta, raising three chil-dren and eight grandchildren. Stephwas active in numerous cultural andcivic organizations. Like her mother,she loved nature and was an enthusias-tic gardener, birdwatcher, conservation-ist, and photographer. She will be sorely

tour of the house (Jeremy liked what thenew owners had done inside).

Nancy was only getting up to speed. Wejumped into her car, and she showed ussome of the new facilities on Yale’sScience Hill (where Nancy got a master’sin Environmental Studies in the ‘90s),past the site of Yale’s two new colleges(still just holes in the ground) across thestreet from the hockey rink over to therelatively new conversion of the oldWinchester Arms factory into SciencePark, a home for innovative joint venturesinvolving Yale faculty and business.

Nancy then took us through some of thenew housing replacing the “poor” neigh-borhood on the NW side of the Yale campus, and then we came to Nancy’spride and joy, the Farmington Canal Trail,a project that turned the formerFarmington Canal (and later RR line) intoa bike trail (goes from New Haven nearlyto Northampton, Mass.), in which Nancyplayed a crucial role in convincing Yalenot to build over the portion of the canalthat Yale owned and to allow the conver-sion to a trail (President Richard Levin isone of her heroes). Nancy also did a veryeffective job of persuading our little groupthat New Haven had again become a verynice place to live and work. Her dad,whom a few of us at least rememberfrom his course on the history of NewHaven, would have much to be proud ofin his daughter, as does our class.

By then, it was nearly 4 p.m. Jeremy hadto meet his wife, Katherine, arriving bytrain from New York, so he gave Paola alift down to the recently renovated UnionStation (Paola and her sister Marina havekept their old NYC apartment), and Iheaded home to Riverside. It was a fineday, and we all hope we can do it againsoon, not waiting for 2017 and with theparticipation of as many others as canpossibly make it.

Be well, and keep in touch. — Harald Hille

In 2016, we will be celebrating Foote’s 100th anniversary, and we are seeking

archival materials — letters, photos, school reports, music sheets, any item that

seems meaningful to Foote's history. Please send them (originals or copies) to

Maria Granquist at The Foote School, 50 Loomis Place, New Haven, CT 06511.

If digitized, you may email Maria at [email protected]. THaNk you!


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Discovering Passions Worth Fighting For — By Land and Sea Charlote ‘Mopsy’ Seymour Lovejoy ’55

Life’s adventures can be hair-raising enough without sticking one’s neck out, but

Charlotte ‘Mopsy’ Seymour Lovejoy ’55 could never settle for being a wallflower.

After Foote, Miss Porter’s and Smith, she traveled with a friend through the Middle

East in a taxi. Once they reached the Suez Canal, they hopped a boat to India. “I

don’t know why our parents let us,” she says. “But they did.”

Marriage and three children kept her busy, but one day in 1970 she decided to

take a scuba diving class at the local YMCA in New Haven, intending to research

marine life. Soon after, she began diving throughout the world, asked her

daughters to learn, and often took them with her.

She moved with her family to McLean, Va., where she and her husband, the

renowned scientist Thomas Lovejoy, divorced nine years after they married, “I had

no real profession; I thought life was lovely the way it was, at home with the

children, but I had to feed them,” she says. “They kept me going and gave me

purpose in a dark time.”

She took courses in respiratory therapy and marine zoology at George Washington

University and took a job at Arlington Hospital in Virginia. Then, in 1993, she

decided to fulfill a lifelong dream. Leaving all that she owned on land to her now-adult children, she bought a 49-foot Grand

Banks trawler — without having any idea how to drive it — and moved to a marina just below the Smithsonian Institution.

“I really think I’m kind of nuts,” she says.

It must have been a happy kind of crazy. She spent months each year motoring up and down the east coast from Newport to the

Bahamas, diving all the way. She helped research marine life in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia for Dr. Eugenie Clark, a world-

renowned ichthyologist and shark expert at the University of Maryland. And she became passionately involved with lemur

conservation after diving in the impoverished island nation of Madagascar.

During this time, her beloved brother, Charley Seymour ’57, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His lungs were

failing. In 1997, she walked into Massachusetts General Hospital to give him part of her own lung in the hopes of supplementing

his own. Heartbreakingly, her brother died soon after the operation.

Three years later, she moved to Florida on the boat, which she sold in 2006.

Struggling now with the same lung disease her brother fought, but with her mind and dry wit as quick as ever, she lives half the

year in Florida, half in Washington D.C. close to her children. She does hospice work in Fort Myers, helps to support a school in

Ecuador, and “Girls on the Run,” a nationwide Washington-based non-profit, and continues her work with the Lemur

Conservation Foundation.

In Washington, she also bathes in the joy of being a grandmother. “This now is my happiness,” she says.

She remembers well her days and her friends at Foote, when classes were in the mews on St. Ronan Street, Mrs. Sturley was

head of school, and Mrs. Hitchcock (‘Hitchy’ to most) gave her a love of language, reading, and words. And the friends she made

in third grade at Foote remain her friends today.

“That’s really made a huge difference in my life,” she says. “You know people so awfully well when you grow up with them —

in and out — and we all had each other’s backs. We still do.”

With her typical enthusiasm and curiosity, she has started a new life chapter, one that — true to form — is focused heavily on

helping others. “It’s very challenging, but also very interesting,” she says. “As usual, I’m learning a lot.”


missed. Wilford Welch writes, “Thepast 60 years have been good to me,despite the normal ups and downs. Iam very happily married, have twodaughters who are also happily mar-ried, have active professions, and greatchildren. My life has been very interna-tional and will clearly remain so. (Forexample, I am flying to Cuba nextTuesday to join my wife, Carole, thereto help lead a trip for her company,Cross Cultural Journeys. (Please go towww.CrossCulturalJourneys.com, ifyou have an inkling to go on culturallyoriented trips to such places as Cuba,Turkey, India, and Ethiopia). I haveundertaken a few risky things physical-ly over the years, and occasionally paida high price, but nothing that dampensmy enthusiasm or hinders my activities— although it does bring into questionmy judgment. I am deeply concernedabout the global sustainability chal-lenge, given the doubling of the world’spopulation in a mere 45 years, coupledwith the world’s current value systemencompassed by the phrases ‘more isbetter’ and ‘economic growth at allcosts,’ and I am doing my best to helpbring about a shift in the values and theactions of individuals, corporations, orpublic policy makers that will lead ustoward a more sustainable world forfuture generations. (If any of that is ofinterest, I spell it out in more detail atwww.WilfordWelch.com).”

1953

60th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Robert [email protected]

1954

The Class of 1967 needs a class correspon-dent. If you are willing to take on the job,please contact Danielle Plante in the alumnioffice at [email protected].

Herrick Jackson wrote that two of hissons are getting married this fall; onewedding is on the east coast inSpringfield, Mass., the other on thewest coast in Santa Barbara, Calif.Three weeks apart!

1955

Class Correspondents:Nawrie [email protected]

Lee [email protected]

We send heartfelt condolences to LeeDunham whose sister, StephanieDunham Howell ’52, died on Sept. 7,

2012, after a courageous battle withlymphoma.

1956

Class Correspondent:Will [email protected]

Anne Bronson Brueckner writes, “I’mcelebrating the beginning of my secondyear relocated from Forest Hills toRhinebeck (N.Y.), near sister GretchenBronson Lytle ’61 and daughter Laurieand family, while still working full-time (three days in NYC, two at home).I’ve even found a challenging andrewarding singing group in Woodstock— Ars Choralis — and am enjoying my grandkids, going to soccer games,having sleepovers. Lucky me!”

1957

Class Correspondent:Kevin [email protected]

Kevin Geenty recently attended the51st reunion of his high school class.He continues to work in the commer-cial real estate brokerage business with

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Jessica Rostow, Doug Curtiss, Eleanor WarrenFaller and Sam Howe, all class of '62, at theclass dinner at Cecie Clement's house.

Class of 1957

The Class of 1957 was represented at their 55th reunion by Joan Johnson Stone, RichardPetrelli, and Melissa Bradley.


no end (retirement) in sight or evendesired at this point. Richard Petrelliwrites, “I was privileged to be one ofthree classmates attending our 55thReunion. Joan Johnson did superbcyber research and reconnected withMelissa Bradley. Melissa flew in fromColorado where she raises ThistledownHighland cattle at 7,000 feet(www.thistledownranch.net). The school presentations, student performances, and luncheon all con-tributed to a wonderful reunion.”

1958

55th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Eric [email protected]

1960

Class Correspondent:Happy Clement [email protected]

1961

Class Correspondent:Muffie Clement [email protected]

Muffie Clement Green writes,“Wonderful to be at reunion. The newscience and technology building isamazing! Wow. Headed to Scotlandthis summer [with cousin CecieClement ‘62]. Best to all in the class of 1961!”

1962

Class Correspondent:Donald O. [email protected]

1963

50th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Susan [email protected]

We extend our sympathy to KathyArnstein whose mother, MaryArnstein, died on Sept. 3, 2012.

1964

Class Correspondent:Verdi [email protected]

Our condolences to Pauline Lord,whose father, George Lord, diedMarch 31, 2012.

1965

Class Correspondent:Eric [email protected]

Our condolences to Woody Lord, whosefather, George Lord, died March 31, 2012.

Class of 1967

The Class of 1967 was represented attheir 45th reunion by Katie Hicks andNina Barclay, seen here with Head ofSchool Carol Maoz.

Class of 1962

Ten members of the Class of ’62 returned to Foote for our 50th reunion. We marveledhow quickly the years have passed, shared fond memories of Foote, andcongratulated each other on looking relatively unchanged after half a century. Cecie Clement hosted a party at her house on East Rock Road that evening whereclassmates Doug Curtiss, Sam Howe, Jessica Rostow, and Ellen Warren Fallerjoined us for cocktails, dinner, and more reminiscences. Cecie deserves specialrecognition for spearheading our reunion committee, diligently tracking down missingclassmates, editing our reunion notes and photographs, and — finally — hosting awonderful gathering (without ever mentioning she had to be on a plane to Londonthe next day!). We wished everyone from Foote ’62 could have been with us.

Don Ross, Buffy Alley Kelly, David Gross, Natalie Wilmer Blenk, Deborah Stilson Abbott, SusieMcAllister, Susie Swords Stevens, Ellen Hooker, Laura Kautz Baker, and Cecie Clement.

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1966

Class Correspondent:John N. Deming, [email protected]

1967


Please see reunion report on page 56.

1968

45th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Liz [email protected]

1969

Class Correspondent:Meg McDowell [email protected]

Our condolences to John Kirby,whose mother, Jean Kirby, died April16, 2012. Mrs. Kirby was assistant tothe headmaster from 1966–91.

1970


Our condolences to Henry Lord,whose father, George Lord, diedMarch 31, 2012.

1972

Class Correspondents:Amy Estabrook [email protected]

Cathy Hosley [email protected]

Greta Nettleton writes, “I’m publishingmy book, ‘The Quack’s Daughter,’ afamily memoir, in July on Kindle as ane-book. Subtitled ‘A True Story aboutthe Private Life of a Victorian CollegeGirl,’ it tells the story of my great-

Class of 1972

In recognition of our 40th reunion, there were 12 of us from the Class of ’72 who met up at Foote for the award ceremony and class photo. They included MikeLipson, Gardy Morse, Carol Ann Bradburn Celella, Bob Meyer, Tom Kligerman,Greta Nettleton, Dolores Delgado, Jim Gordon, Louise Preston Werden, RobGurwitt, Amy Estabrook, and Cathy Hosley Vouwie. After the photo we split intoself-guided groups interested in the past (the old kindergarten rooms) and the future(the amazing new science building). For those who have not visited in a long time,Foote has really grown into quite an impressive campus.

After we had all relived memories and perhaps wished we were back in schooltaking classes (maybe not math), we went to Amy’s house for an afternooncookout. Craig Sleeper Schiavone drove up from Westport, Conn., and joined thethrong there, bearing champagne and the news that she has recently remarried.Carol Ann, who is a minister living in Cheshire, had baked a batch of homemade piesfor dessert and confided that she had discovered pies were a magnet at the churchcoffee hour. After the first bite we immediately understood! Rob, who recently co-authored a book about Circus Smirkus, also showed his baking skills by bringingdelicious homemade challah rolls.

It was wonderful to have the afternoon to catch up with one another in an informalsetting, and reassuring to find how easily we pick up from wherever we left off, nomatter how many years have passed. Tom, an architect in New York, is alwaystraveling to interesting far-flung places for clients and is co-author of a book, “IkeKligerman Barkley Houses” published in 2010. Greta is working on two books, abouther grandmother and great-grandmother, both path-breaking women.

Kudos to Dolores and Bob, who travelled the farthest—from southern Florida. We missed all who were unable to be with us and hope that you can make the 45th. Who knows… by then we may have pictures of grandchildren to share. — Cathy Hosley Vouwie

Cathy Hosley Vouwie, Jim Gordon, Gardy Morse, Amy Estabrook, Rob Gurwitt, Carol AnnCelella, Michael Lipson, Greta Nettleton, Dolores Delgado, Tom Kligerman, Rob Meyer, andLouise Preston Werden

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Classical Ideas, Honed at the Family Dinner Table And Going Strong at a D.C. School Diana Smith ’73

Diana Smith ’73 grew up in a home filled with books and ideas and above

all, philosophy, unavoidable because her parents were both philosophy

professors, and dinner table conversations centered on ideas. Philosophy

was such an overriding topic in her childhood that a longtime family joke

was, “Does dinner exist?”

It must have, because those dinners are woven into the fabric of her

memory. “I knew that my life would be spent talking with young people

about ideas that mattered,” she says.

After Foote, Milton Academy, and Princeton, she kept talking to students,

for 21 years at St. Anne’s Belfield School in Charlottesville, Va., where she

rose to become assistant head for academics. But the biggest step of her

career occurred within the past five years, when she took a leap of faith to

move to the Washington Latin Charter School in Washington, D.C.

Hired by a former teacher from Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden, she faced the challenges — crumbling school

buildings, impoverished, often hungry students, crime, and a laundry list of other issues — to accept the position of assistant

head of school at what is known as a ‘classical charter’ that mandates six years of Latin.

With 600 students in grades 5 through 12, 85 percent of whom are African-American, the school ‘s admission is by lottery, and

Diana will tell you most parents don’t care what kind of charter it is; they just want their children to be safe.

She will also tell you that she is fashioning her school after the ones from her own childhood. “We are trying the experiment of

a rigorous system with every single kid here,” she says. “But we are trying not to be a fussy old throwback, when times were

good and we all walked 100 miles to school. We are teaching principles, and one I hold dearly is that the curriculum is intended

to make you a better person. What you learn and what you read makes you who you are.”

She walks the walk of her old head of school, Frank Perrine, who made it a point at Foote to know the children. She walks the

halls of her own school now, although it is certainly not a regal walk: she mops floors, cleans up guinea pig cages and still

teaches a section of senior English. She views her years at Washington Latin with a secular religiosity, talking about connections

between the intellectual and the moral, “the good and the beautiful and the true.”

As she bicycles around Washington’s streets, opens the doors of her nearby home to faculty and students alike, and contem-

plates a return to her tennis-playing days, she sometimes thinks of her days at Foote, how in first grade she created grade

reports for her dog that mimicked Foote’s own student reports, how Frank Perrine taught her geography, how Bob Sandine gave

her room in eighth grade to succeed — or fail — when he worked with her on a production of “Our Town.”

It may be just a coincidence that the school sits in three former church buildings along 16th Street in Washington, and it may

be just a coincidence that she calls her teachers “saints,” yet what is clearly evident is that education is Smith’s religion, and

school for her is a holy place.

“We are trying here at Washington Latin to create a moral environment without the religious underpinnings,” she says. “Foote

definitely shaped the way I think about schools; the idea that you are teaching mind, body, heart, and soul came from Foote,”

she says. “Schools are more than factories; they are monasteries to me.”

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grandmother, a piano prodigy fromIowa who was sent to Vassar in 1884to elevate her family’s disreputablesocial status. Her mother was notoriousacross the Midwest as the self-madepatent medicine millionaire named Mrs.Dr. Keck.” Greta adds, “I’m still livingoutside NYC in Rockland County. Myolder son, Alexander, planned to hikethe Appalachian Trail this summer, andmy younger son, Luc, is a sophomoreat University of Vermont. For the latestinformation about my book, please visitmy website, www.gretanettleton.com.”Rob Gurwitt co-wrote “CircusSmirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus!” (June, 2012), abehind-the-scenes account of theVermont-based circus troupe. In fact,Rob’s two children performed withCircus Smirkus this summer.

1973

40th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Peter Hicks [email protected]

John [email protected]

1974


1975

Class Correspondent:Jessica [email protected]

Class of 1977

Despite cloudy skies and cool weather for early May, the Class of 1977 was wellrepresented at our 35th Reunion by a small, but devoted, contingent of alumni.Elizabeth Roth LaFarge, Kate Johnson Atkinson, Brian Drutman, Bill Alderman,and Elizabeth Daley Draghi once again gathered to share memories and stories ofdays long gone, while filling each other in on our current lives and, in particular, thedaunting prospect of turning 50!

Lizzie and Kate are each busy with their respective medical practices and children(Lizzie’s son and daughter joined us for lunch before spending some more enjoyablequality time with Lizzie’s parents on the lower school playground!). Brian continues toproduce Broadway soundtracks in NYC, and Bill is raising two teenaged daughterswhile engaged in the fast-paced life of an investment banker. I am still working as anin-house attorney for UBS in Hartford and have three daughters (11, 10 and 7 yearsold) and a 21-year-old son who just graduated from college (how can this have hap-pened so quickly?!). Lunch was spent reminiscing with Mr. Sandine (who neverages!), followed by a walk around the lower school and visit to our kindergartenclassrooms — it is amazing how much we remembered from those years. Brian isespecially good at recalling the names of all of our former teachers. Sadly, our busypersonal lives did not permit us to spend more than just a few hours at the Reuniontogether, but we have each committed to freeing up more time at future Reunions, ifnot before, to have dinner together on Reunion weekend and we would love it if anyof our other classmates could return to New Haven to join us!

While we are all busy with our everyday lives and careers, we all mentioned howcomforting it is to be with people you have known since childhood at a place thatholds such fond memories. We hope many of you, dear classmates, will considerjoining us at future Reunions to reconnect and share in our collective history (perhapseven to celebrate Foote’s 100th Anniversary in 2016!) Best wishes to all.— Elizabeth Daley Draghi

The Class of 1977 had a merry time catching up. Lizzie Roth LaFarge, Bill Alderman, ElizabethDaley Draghi, Brian Drutman, and Katherine Johnson Atkinson came back to campus.

In 2016, we will be celebrating Foote’s

100th anniversary, and we are seeking

archival materials — letters, photos,

school reports, music sheets, any item

that seems meaningful to Foote's history.

Please send them (originals or copies) to

Maria Granquist at The Foote School,

50 Loomis Place, New Haven, CT 06511.

If digitized, you may email Maria at

[email protected]. THaNk you!

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Art Fuels a Life of Landscapes and LoveKate DeVane ’82

Unbeknownst to Kate DeVane ’82, all that she had done before arriving on Martha’s

Vineyard in her mid 20s had prepared her for what she was about to face on that

mostly rural, if privileged, island. Little had been clear up until that point. A degree in

Fine Arts from the college of Art, Architecture and Planning at Cornell University had

honed her artistic skills, but “there are not hundreds of job opportunities when you

are a sculpture major,” she says. A chance meeting with former Foote head of school

Frank Perrine resulted in a teaching job at Foote, where Kate encountered teachers

for whom the word ‘yes’ was the only acceptable response. “Lisa Totman (Foote’s

former third grade teacher) is a perfect example,” she says. “She never didn’t get

anything done. At Foote, I was always encouraged to figure out what was best for

the student.”

Years of watching her mother, Margie DeVane, work with people with disabilities

through the Greenbriar program at Edgerton Park in New Haven, where “she

expected a lot of them and gave them a lot of respect,” instilled in her a belief that

people perform to the level expected of them.

Still, art was her passion, and after an art show in New Haven with Foote art

colleagues, she moved to Boston, then Martha’s Vineyard, to pursue a life in art.

And that is when the life she has today began. She discovered that sculpture

translates in a practical fashion into landscape design. She built a house from plans she drew on a paper napkin. And she fell in

love with a carpenter, Mark Bernard, who came to work on her house. She married him, had twins — one of whom is autistic —

and used all that she had learned in that earlier life to blossom in the new one.

She is now a sought-after landscape designer. She also found her voice as the mother of an autistic child on an island with no

teaching hospitals, an underfunded support system for children with disabilities, and a lack of understanding about what those

children need. But the community was supportive of Kate’s suggestions. She began raising money, so successfully that she

leads a non-profit providing equipment and resources to children with autism and their families.

“It’s been a baptism by fire,” she says. “There were a lot of things that were needed for kids with disabilities. It’s huge to have

a support system for other parents and other professionals who can guide you in the right direction. Autism doesn’t just affect

the child; it affects everyone.”

Her son, Mark, uses an iPad and sign language to communicate and attends Martha’s Vineyard’s Bridge program, where he

spends part of his day in a general classroom.

“He lets me know what he wants and needs,” she says. After years spent calming him when he woke screaming and crying

from an inability to process what he was hearing and seeing, the family is now witnessing a huge step forward. “He’s

developed a much more comfortable situation with the people around him,” Kate says. Maggie, his twin, is thriving in second

grade, a loving sister who helps and encourages her brother to achieve.

With fulfilling vocations and avocations, could it be time to take a breath? Absolutely not. “Ultimately, I hope to buy a

piece of property here and have a campus for families and kids with autism,” she says. “The siblings can meet other

siblings, the kids can meet other kids with autism, we can have speakers. It may take me a while, but ultimately, I think it

will happen.”

Kate DeVane with her son, MarkBernard

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1976

Class Correspondent: Hyla Flaks [email protected]

1977

Class Correspondent:Elizabeth Daley [email protected]

Please see reunion report on page 59.Christopher Bayes, a professor at YaleSchool of Drama, credits his experiencewith Samuel Beckett’s Waiting forGodot at Foote with helping him fall inlove with the stage. As he discusses inthe Spring 2012 “Taft Bulletin,” “Whenwe put the scene together, we’d rehearseit in really weird places to see what wecould discover. We did the scene on thebus. Or we’d go and do it standing inthe rain. Or on the beach. Crazy things!I don’t know if I’d be doing theatertoday if it hadn’t been for that.”

1978

35th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondents:Nell [email protected]

Stephen [email protected]

Our deep sympathy to Nell DeVanewhose father, Milton DeVane ’42,died on April 7, 2012.

1979

Class Correspondent:Bonnie [email protected]

1980

Class Correspondent:Liz Geller [email protected]

Bill Perrine, wife Anne Roche Perrine’84, and family moved to Boxborough,Mass. in July; Bill is the new head ofOak Meadow Montessori School

(PK–8) in Littleton, Mass. Clara (12)and Henry (9) will attend Oak Meadowand Oliver (14) will begin Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.

1981

Class Correspondents:Jennifer [email protected]

Nicolas [email protected]

1982

Class Correspondent:Bethany Schowalter [email protected]

Our deep sympathy to Kate DeVanewhose father, Milton DeVane ’42, diedon April 7, 2012. Foote will welcomePaul Giamatti back to New Haven ashe portrays Hamlet in Yale RepertoryTheatre’s production in Spring 2013.(See back cover for ticket information.)

Class of 1982

We can’t believe that this year we had our 30th reunion at Foote! It was extra special this year because our classmate, Massimo Calabresi, received the AlumnusAchievement award. Although we missed some of our usual reunion stalwarts tofamily weddings, international travel and other conflicts, we had a great group of’82-ers attend the reunion festivities. Attendees included: honoree MassimoCalabresi, Darren Clark, Clark Thompson, Debbie Fong Carpenter, Haven Tyler,Bethany Appleby, Kate Devane, Tom Fontana, and Leila (Gus) Stuhr. For ourSaturday night get-together, we celebrated in a private room (with our own dedicatedbartender) at downtown Irish pub Anna Liffey’s with the class of ’92, Debbie FongCarpenter’s little sister’s class. Many thanks to Doug Cuthbertson ’92 for helpingcorral his class for this event. During our celebration, we lifted a glass to ClintonWhite who could not attend but sent a generous contribution for food and drink. Itwas terrific to hear Massimo speak about Foote’s impact on his life and hisimpressive more recent experiences, and everyone enjoyed catching up as always. It was also fun getting to know spouses and significant others. Thanks for putting up with us!

Bob Sandine, Clark Thompson, Tom Fontana, Haven Tyler, Leila Wood Stuhr, Darren Clark,Debbie Fong Carpenter, Kate DeVane, Bethany Schowalter Appleby and Massimo Calabresi

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1983

30th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Brinley Ford [email protected]

Our deepest condolences to OwenLuckey whose father, Tom Luckey, died Aug. 19, 2012.

1984

Class Correspondent:Ann Pschirrer [email protected]

Our deep sympathy to Will DeVanewhose father, Milton DeVane ’42,died on April 7, 2012. Anne RochePerrine, husband Bill Perrine ’80 andfamily moved to Boxborough, MA inJuly, as Bill was recently named Headof Oak Meadow Montessori School.(See class notes under 1980). Theyhave plenty of room for visitors! Anne continues her work as a crimi-nal defense attorney.

1985

Class Correspondent:Carter LaPrade [email protected]

We extend our deepest sympathy toHarry Snow whose father, Dr. Bernard

Snow, died on Sept. 10, 2012. Ourdeep sympathy to Spencer Luckey,whose father, Tom Luckey, died Aug.19, 2012. Isabel Askenase Stover justreleased her debut CD, “Her OwnSweet World,” available through hermusic website, www.isabelstover.comor at www.cdbaby.com/cd/isabelstover.

1986

Class Correspondent:Ellen [email protected]

1987

Class Correspondents:Jonathan [email protected]

We extend our deepest sympathy toDavid Snow whose father, Dr. BernardSnow, died on Sept. 10, 2012. JohnSasaki is still in digital effects for the film industry. He worked onthe 2012 blockbuster “The AmazingSpider-Man” and is currently working on a Keanu Reeves fantasy-adventure-action film, “47 Ronin,” to be released in 2013.

Class of 1987

Several members of the Class of 1987 celebrated their 25th reunion. On hand were Jeff Hickey,Michael Crowley, Christina Chen Paul, Kent Zimmermann, Liz Caputo Bashawaty, Nate Rees, and Avery Grauer.

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Author and illustrator Elisha Cooper '86 with Maurice Sendak, who died May 8, 2012.On the day of Sendak's death, Elisha wrote, "In the few times I was lucky enough to talkwith him, Maurice Sendak was indefatigably kind and generous. He also swore constantly.For these and other reasons, today feels both sad and sweet."


1988


Caleb Wertenbaker is living inBrooklyn and working as design direc-tor for Preston Bailey Designs, an eventcompany. As Caleb puts it, “We mostlydesign décor for weddings for the 1percent (or the .01%). It’s frivolousand is not saving the world, but it’sfun. Among other things, we had aroyal wedding in Saudi Arabia inMay.” Jon Lieber is now VP, Sales &Partnerships, at InsideOut Sports &Entertainment in New York City, over-seeing a professional tennis tour featur-ing Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, JohnMcEnroe and other notable players.

1989

Class Correspondent:Toya Hill [email protected]

We extend our deepest sympathy toDaniel Snow whose father, Dr. BernardSnow, died on Sept. 10, 2012. WendeValentine and husband Jake Nortonhave been busy with a very special andpersonal fundraiser for Water ForPeople, the organization for whichWende works, as Jake attempts to sum-mit 21 of the world’s peaks to raise

Katie Altshul ’89 married Eric Darci onMay 5 in Warren, Vermont.

Class of 1992

The Class of 1992 was represented at the 2012 Reunion Day by Alicia Horwitz,Elissa Schpero, Jeremy Angoff, Peter Leckman, Tad Zimmerman, Jenny Fong,Katie Madden Kavanagh, (who gets the travel award coming from Wilson,Wyoming), Jon Ingersoll, Jenny Fong, and me. Many brought along their significantothers and, as befitting our age, children! Alicia, Jeremy, Jenny, Katie, and I broughtalong our kids, who were all too young to play foursquare (at least effectively), butwho all enjoyed the day as well. For those of us who had not walked around thecampus in some time, myself included, it was fun to remember where we had spentso much time, and to also see buildings that have been created or altered in the last20 years, as well as buildings currently under construction. The school looks great— definitely the same place — but with some key additions.

It was also fun to see some teachers that we all knew, including, among others,Lynne Valentine, Lisa Totman, Hannah Leckman, Cindy Raymond, and “Madame”Giannella. I think it amazed them to see how different many of us now appear, butperhaps not too surprising to see that we have really not changed in other ways and are just adult versions of the same people.

The Class of 1982 was kind enough to organize an event that night at Anna Liffey’s,where we were all able to gather to drink, eat, and talk some more. Thank you verymuch to Bethany Appleby and Deborah Fong Carpenter (Jenny’s older sister) forletting us tag along! And thanks as well to Steve Yardan, who joined us for a fewdrinks.

See you all at our 25th reunion, where I am sure there will be even more children,and perhaps slightly greyer hair, or maybe just less of it. — Douglas Cuthbertson

Jenny Fong Stevenson, Douglas Cuthbertson, Peter Leckman, Elissa Schpero, Alicia Horwitz,Tad Zimmerman, Jon Ingersoll, Katie Madden Kavanagh, and Jeremy Angoff and many oftheir children.

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awareness and funds for people whodon’t have access to safe drinking water.For more information or to donate,please visit www.challenge21.com.Congratulations to Katie Altshul whomarried Eric Darci on May 5 inWarren, Vermont. Brother Jon Altshul’88 was also in attendance.

1990

Class Correspondent:Rachel Batsford [email protected]

Dave Holley writes, “Enjoying beingthe proud father of a miniature pinsch-er named Apache. Passed my Shodan(Black Belt) exam in Kendo in May.Working as a virtual event project man-ager in San Francisco at ON24.comand studying for the PMP (ProjectManagement Professional) exam.”

1991

Class Correspondent:Bo [email protected]

We extend our deepest sympathy toJenna Snow whose father, Dr. BernardSnow, died on September 10, 2012.

1992

Class Correspondent:Katie Madden [email protected]

Please see reunion report on Page 63.

1993

20th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondent:Jenny [email protected]

1994

Class Correspondent:Arna Berke-Schlessel [email protected]

Our sincerest condolences to BenBerkowitz whose father, JeremyBerkowitz, died Aug. 12. J.D. Messicklives in Brooklyn and works for DillerScofidio + Renfro Architects.

1995

Class Correspondent:Jack [email protected]

Matthew Milikowsky writes, “I’m offto Camp Nathan Smith (a formerSoviet vegetable canning factory) insideKandahar City [Afghanistan] for anine-month tour with second StrykerBrigade. I serve as the brigade’sprosecutor, rule of law attorney, andrules of engagement attorney.”

1996

Class Correspondent:Brett [email protected]

Katy Zandy [email protected]

Lee Ann Richter writes, “I am complet-ing my residency in Urology atGeorgetown and enjoying living inWashington, D.C. with my husbandand 1-year-old son.” Congratulations toAnnie Berman-Greenstein and husbandSeth who welcomed daughter OliviaLynne Greenstein on Feb. 7, 2012.

1997

Class Correspondent:Eliza [email protected]

Emily Williams is working as adevelopment coordinator at Yale-New Haven Hospital and plans to be married this fall.

1998

15th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class CorrespondentsAndrew [email protected]

Elisabeth [email protected]

Our condolences to John Berkowitzwhose father, Jeremy Berkowitz, diedAug. 12. Congratulations to AudraNoble who married Ryan Bekkerus inMay 2011 and welcomed son Hudsonin July 2012. Audra and Ryan live in Darien, Conn.

1999

Class Correspondents:Chelsea Rittchen139 Fountain St. Apt. A9New Haven, CT 06515-1926203-387-8493

Jeremy [email protected]

Class of 1997

The Class of 1997 was represented by LilyRhodeen and Eliza Sayward. Ali Gusbergwas on campus but not in the photo.

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Olivia Lynne Greenstein, daughter ofAnnie Berman Greenstein '96 and SethGreenstein, born Feb. 7, 2012


2000

Class Correspondents:Alex [email protected]

Shannon [email protected]

Our condolences to Brianna Berkowitzwhose father, Jeremy Berkowitz, diedAug. 12. Becca Williams graduatedfrom Quinnipiac’s accelerated nursingprogram with a BSN, and is currentlyworking in the SICU (surgical intensivecare unit) at Yale-New Haven Hospitalas a nurse. Eleanor Campisano writes,“I’ve had a great year in Tanzania,working at Kariakoo Market in Dar es Salaam for the non-profit 2Seeds Foundation to increase food security among the country’smany small farmers (see my blog:http://theadventuresofellie.wordpress.com). My mom and littlesister came to visit me in March andenjoyed seeing this beautiful country.After traveling around Africa andthrough Europe with my boyfriend, I am now back in New York City,where I start a job shortly with CitizenSchools, a non-profit that partners withmiddle schools to expand the learningday for low-income children; I’ll bedeputy campus director at BronxWriting Academy in the South Bronx.”

2001

Class Correspondents:Adam Jacobs14 Tanglewood LaneWoodbridge, CT 06525203-393-1760

Cassie [email protected]

2002

Class Correspondents:Hope Fleming 47 Old Quarry RoadGuilford, CT 06437 203-453-9400

Eric [email protected]

Our heartfelt sympathy to Kit Luckeywhose father, Tom Luckey, died Aug.19, 2012. Elise Silverstone graduatedfrom Sacred Heart University in May2012 with a master’s degree in ele-mentary education. She planned totravel to Spain with her family overthe summer. Hans Anderson-Dollhopfbegins teaching sixth grade history inGlastonbury this fall. Last spring,Hans came to Foote to observe a classtaught by Trevor Rosenthal the daybefore he presented his model lessonat Glastonbury. Aaron Rosenberggraduated from UConn School of Law

and will start at Brown Rudnick inBoston in October. He is engaged tohis (Hopkins) girlfriend, Megan, andthey have purchased a home inNatick, Mass.

2003

10th Reunion, May 4, 2013Class Correspondents:Courtney Holmes [email protected]

Adam [email protected]

By sheer coincidence, language teacher Jenny Byers bumped into Foote alumnae RachaelKonigsberg ’01 and Sammy Gelfand ’01 in upper Manhattan in May, right before a Footealumni event.

Class of 2005 Foote graduates in the YaleClass of 2012, from left – Hope Kronman,Michael Wysolmerski, Marty Keil, JosephSchottenfeld, Marian Homans-Turnbull,and Sara Rosen

Class of 2002

Rachel Plattus and Michael Wilesrepresented the Class of 2002 at Reunion Day 2012

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2004

Class Correspondents:Dillon [email protected]

Dana [email protected]

Peter Ferrante lives in Manhattan andattends the New York College ofPodiatric Medicine. Daniel Broderwrites, “I was hired to work onformer (Virginia) Gov. Tim Kaine’scampaign for U.S. Senate. I amlooking forward to the Novemberelections as I try to keep the Senateblue in Virginia.”

2005

Class Correspondents:Gabriella [email protected]

Dan [email protected]

Angela Moore graduated fromFairfield University in May with aBachelor of Arts degree in sociologyand anthropology and a minor inphilosophy. She was also inductedinto the international honor societyPhi Sigma Tau. Nathaniel Mooregraduated from Skidmore College,magna cum laude. He plans to pursuea career in acting, film, and creativewriting, along with sketch comedyand improv. He would love to hearfrom you! Tim Gabbard graduatedfrom Albertus Magnus College wherehe was captain of the tennis team.Mark Rosenberg graduated fromHofstra and is a singer/songwriterbased in Brooklyn.

2006

Class Correspondents:Audrey Logan [email protected]

Adam [email protected]

Kate Monahan is worked in Mexicothis summer with a Quaker non-profit,Casa de los Amigos, through aHaverford College program.

2007

Class Correspondents:Kenny [email protected]

Symphony [email protected]

Our deepest condolences to WalkerLuckey whose father, Tom Luckey,died Aug. 19, 2012. Sam Craft just finished his sophomore year atMiddlebury College, majoring inBiochemistry. He is on the varsity cross country and indoor and outdoortrack teams. Lloyd Hall and DanielHomer worked as interns for the FooteSummer Drama Program’s productionof “Funny Girl.”

2008

Class Correspondents:Michael [email protected]

Kate Reilly [email protected]

Foote alumni served as interns this summer in the Footebridge program, a collaborationbetween Foote School and the New Haven Public Schools. It combines a comprehensivesummer program for public school kindergartners and first graders with teacher training incurriculum development, classroom management, and literacy instruction. From left toright, Joey Camilleri ’10, Rachel Wishnie-Edwards ’10, Jesse Phillips ’11, Maggie Peard’10, Samantha Maoz ’11, Mollie Goldblum ’09.

In 2016, we will be celebrating Foote’s

100th anniversary, and we are seeking

archival materials — letters, photos,

school reports, music sheets, any item

that seems meaningful to Foote's

history. Please send them (originals or

copies) to Maria Granquist at The Foote

School, 50 Loomis Place, New Haven,

CT 06511. If digitized, you may email

Maria at [email protected].

THANk yoU!

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Class of 2009 Foote alumnae celebrategraduation from Hopkins School: LaurenMonz, who is now attending NorthwesternUniversity, Kela Caldwell, attendingScripps College, and Caroline Monahan, in Dublin, Ireland, at Trinity College.


Our deep sympathy to Nick Limawhose grandfather, Milton DeVane’42, died on April 7, 2012. MikeMilazzo worked for Foote’s mainte-nance department over the summer.Zoë Goetzmann is attending SarahLawrence College.

2009

Class Correspondents:Chris [email protected]

Eva [email protected]

Eva Kerman had a great senior year atChoate and planned to do volunteerwork in Uganda this summer with herparents. She enters Barnard in the fall.Mollie Goldblum was an intern forthe Footebridge program this summer.She enters Earlham College this fall.Annie Fowler worked as an intern forthe Foote Summer Drama Program’sproduction of “Funny Girl.” TobyKnisely worked for Foote’s mainte-nance and IT departments over thesummer. Hamden Hall senior VictorJoshua will play basketball at St.Anselm College. Summer Irvingreceived the Hamden Hall AP French

Prize, was inducted into the CumLaude Society, and will be attendingConnecticut College in the fall.Caroline Monahan is going to TrinityCollege (Dublin) to study law andFrench and plans to spend a year inFrance.

2010

Class Correspondents:Brandi [email protected]

Clay [email protected]

Walker Marlatt is in a band,“Something Simple” frequently play-ing the New Haven and shorelinearea. Check them out on Facebook!Walker spent spring semester atChoate abroad in La Coruña, Spain,along with fellow alum JuliaMcCarthy. Danny Smooke writes,“After an ACL injury, I came back toplay golf at Westover and won fiveout of the seven matches I played. Iwill be captain of the varsity golf teamthis year.” Cameron Swift completedhis junior year at Oxford HighSchool. He ran Cross Country and, asa member of the Track team, was

selected to 2012 All-Area, All-Southwest Conference, and All-Stateteams. Cameron competed in the NewEngland’s in Saco, Maine, in the4x800 relay finishing fifth overall.Joey Camilleri, Maggie Peard, andRachel Wishnie-Edwards were allinterns for the Footebridge programthis summer. James Deng, a senior atChoate, was selected as one of fourhigh school students to represent theUnited States at the 44th InternationalChemistry Olympiad in July inWashington, D.C. Countries fromArgentina to Vietnam participate.View the American Chemical Society’s video of the students athttps://vimeo.com/44535290.

2011

Class Correspondents:Nate [email protected]

Britney [email protected]

Jesse Phillips finished his first year atSuffield Academy and enjoyed playingon the varsity lacrosse team. He andSamantha Maoz were interns for theFootebridge program this summer.

2012

Class Correspondents:Harrison [email protected]

Cassidy [email protected]

Sam Burbank enjoyed working forFoote’s Summer Program. Mia Reidspent time in Texas and New York.Juliette Kenn de Balinthazy joinedtwins Aléc and Mikel Zemborain in ageometry immersion class at ChoateRosemary Hall this summer, PeytonSwift and Cassidy McCarns went tothe regional soccer championships,and Cassidy spent time at a soccercamp at Georgetown University.

New faculty and staff—Back row: Mike Golschneider (Art Associate), Tony Bures(Technology Coordinator); Middle row: Megan Maher (Curriculum Coordinator), Tristen Oifer (Receptionist), Silvia Gee (Assistant to the Head of School), Kelly Moran(Receptionist), Liz Wallach (Grade 3 Associate), Wendy Hollister (TechnologyCoordinator), Emily Buckley (Mixed Age Group Teacher), Jennifer Youngblood (Art),Carole Lupi (Grade 4 & 5 Associate); First Row: Gao Jun (Chinese Guest Teacher), KiranZaman (Kindergarten), Janet Cassarino (Spanish), Danielle Plante (Assistant Director ofDevelopment & Alumni Programs), McKenzie Stevens (Teaching Intern), Fatima Toor(Mixed Age Group), Lely Evans (Chinese)

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FACULTY NEWS

Congratulations to Joe LaMacchia(Technical Support Specialist) who proposed to girlfriend Amy Kroegeraboard a sunset cruise aroundNewport, R.I. this spring. She said,“Yes!” And congratulations toAlexandra Wittner (Kindergarten) and husband Mark who welcomeddaughter Linnea Grace Wittner onAug. 8.

FORMER FACULTY & STAFF NEWS

Congratulations to Alison MoncriefBromage (Eighth Grade English,2005–07 and 2008–09) and husbandAndy who welcomed daughter Lark

Virginia Bromage on May 29 inBurlington VT. Our deep sympathy to Julia Reigeluth Smith (MAG,1974–75; Third Grade, 1975–77)whose husband, George, died April 2,2012. We are also sad to report thedeath of Jean Kirby (assistant toheadmaster and Board liaison, 1966–91) on April 16, 2012. Dan Haron (Math, 1994–95 andComputer, 1996–97) recently steppeddown as principal of Darien (Conn.)High School to join his family’s realestate development company in NewYork. Congratulations to CJ Bell(teaching intern, 2010–11) who hasbeen awarded the New EnglandLeague of Middle Schools’ 2012

“Promising Practitioners Award.” CJ teaches seventh grade science atthe Brookwood School in Manchester,Mass. Congratulations to CharlotteMurphy (director of Communications,2005–11) who welcomed her firstgrandchild, Tanner George MurphyAug. 15, 2012. Charlotte's daughter,Kathleen Murphy Galo ’98 becomesan aunt for the first time as well!

In Memoriam

Hilda Sizer Warner ’32 April 20, 2012

Henry English ’33 July 15, 2012

Stephanie Dunham Howell ’52September 7, 2012

Jeremy Berkowitz, Board of Directors,1991–94August 29, 2012

Milton DeVane ’42, Board ofDirectors, 1969–84 (President 1973–75; Counsel 1975–84) and 1994–98April 7, 2012

Jean Kirby, assistant to headmasterand Board liaison, 1966–91April 16, 2012

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Linnea Grace Wittner, daughter ofkindergarten teacher Alexandra Wittner

A Tribute to Milton DeVane: A Loving Family Man, A Thoughtful Scholar

Milton DeVane ’42 was a quiet man who

thought before he spoke, embraced learning

as a way of life, and believed passionately in

justice and fairness. A longtime and ardent

supporter of The Foote School who served on

the Board of Directors from 1969–77 and

1994–98, he died April 7 at home in Hamden

surrounded by his family. He was 82.

He attended Phillips Exeter after Foote, then Yale for his bachelor’s and law

degrees. He studied in Cambridge for one year, and spent three years during the

Korean conflict as an officer in the Navy. He served on the search committee that

hired Frank Perrine as head of school in 1967, and Foote called on him again as a

voice of wisdom in the search process that hired Jean Lamont in 1992. He served

as Board president from 1973–75 and on the Executive and Development commit-

tees, and as counsel to the Board from 1974–84.

A lawyer who was a partner in Tyler, Cooper, Grant, Bowerman & Keefe of New

Haven for his entire career, he was a wise advisor to his clients and a good friend

to many. He is survived by his wife, Margaret DeVane of Hamden; two sisters:

Margaret Logue ’40 of West Tisbury, Mass. and Elizabeth Edminster ’47 of

Washington, D.C.; his three children: Nell DeVane ’78 of Cheshire, Conn., Katherine

DeVane ’82 of West Tisbury, and Will DeVane ’84 of Dallas; and five grandchildren,

including Nick Lima ’08.

Milton DeVane ’42


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The “ties that bind” were clearly inevidence at Reunion Day in May.Hugs abounded among alumni andfaculty as graduates from the classesof 1937 to 2002 rejoiced in eachother’s company.

Early in the day, alums gathered overcoffee in the Perrine Library to catchup with classmates and their familiesas well as their former teachers. TheAssembly took place in the HosleyGym where Jen LaVin ’81 welcomedreturning alumni and said a fewwords about the recently establishedAlumni Council. The AlumniCouncil’s members, to date, have been asked to consider candidates for the Alumni Achievement Award,suggest alumni speakers who mightaddress current students and faculty,and assist with plans for the FooteCentennial in 2016.

Julia Wallace Taussig chose her 75threunion to return for the first timesince graduating in 1937 and washonored by Head of School Carol

Maoz with a signature Foote silk scarf.Michael Crowley ’87, returning tocelebrate his 25th reunion, introducedfellow TIME magazine correspondentMassimo Calabresi ’82, recipient ofthe Foote Alumnus Achievement

Award for his contributions to thefield of journalism. Massimo’s speechwas filled with reminiscences of hisFoote School days, among which hementioned the lasting influence of fifthgrade teacher Bonnie James whosewords of wisdom have stayed withhim throughout his travels as aninternational correspondent for TIME:“Should you be anticipating a caraccident, be sure to empty yourbladder before the crash.”

Reunion Day 2012

Just like the old days: Bob Sandine, former faculty member and assistant head, shares alaugh with former Head of School Frank Perrine.

Debbie Fong Carpenter and BethanySchowalter Appleby, co-chairs of the Class of ’82 reunion

Douglas Cuthbertson ’92 with wife Tamar and son Elliot


Leslie Long, co-chair of the ScienceDepartment, announced the creationof Lisa Totman’s Science Kitchen inhonor of the departing third gradeteacher who has taught at Foote since 1966. The Science Kitchen will form part of the Lower SchoolScience Discovery Room next fall. It will be dedicated to the kinds ofcreative experimentation Lisa longmade a part of her third gradecurriculum.

Development Director Ann BakerPepe offered reminiscences of threedeceased Foote community members:two alumni and a former facultymember, Richard English ’49 and JoshVenter ’59, and music teacher JeanShepler Miller. After class photos,everyone enjoyed lunch in the Gym,and while some alumni toured thenew Jonathan Milikowsky Scienceand Technology Building, other alumsand former faculty attended a culinarytour of New Haven led by Foote alumColin Caplan ’94, owner of Taste ofNew Haven.

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Guido Calabresi ’46 and Anne Tyler Calabresi ’48 with their son Massimo ’82, recipient ofthis year's Alumnus Achievement Award.

Susan Hilles Bush '47 with her brotherTed Hilles ’52

Learning by Doing — in This Case, By Cooking

As Lisa Totman’s long tenure in the third

grade came to a close, family and friends

made plans to recognize her many

contributions to Foote over the years. Lisa

started her teaching career at Foote, learning

from some of the same teachers who had

taught her as a Foote student. A lively and

humorous teacher, she worked closely with

each child to support his or her learning,

develop confidence, and encourage all kinds of creative problem-solving

strategies. She was a mentor to a generation of young teachers who turned to her

for advice about instruction, classroom management, and developing supportive

partnerships with parents. Her classes made and sold soup, jams, and chutney,

raising funds that they contributed to nonprofit organizations at year-end, and

her classroom was easily found by following the enticing aromas wafting from

the door.

A master of using cooking to teach about other subjects — especially science —

Lisa will be honored in the new Lower School Science Discovery Room with

Mrs. Totman’s Science Kitchen. In addition to stove and refrigerator, the area will

include a large butcher-block table for cutting, measuring, and food preparation.

Foote students will enjoy learning science by cooking in Mrs. Totman's kitchen

long into the future!


After the reunion festivities, a teahonoring retired and retiring facultytook place in the Perrine Library,drawing back former teachers andstudents and celebrating the tenures of Lisa Totman, Patty Chamberlain,and Nancy Worms who left in June.Frank Perrine, Bob Sandine, PollyFiddler, Francie Irvine, Carol Ross,and many others chatted over tea,

strawberries, and cucumbersandwiches. Carol Maoz spoke of the special bond between Foote and its former faculty members, many of whom return after they“officially” retire to substitute teach,participate in classes and events, or volunteer in the library, making the school an infinitely richer place to learn.

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Jen LaVin ’81 catches up with classmate Talbot Welles and Clark Thompson ’82

Leila Wood Stuhr ’82 and Jay Palumbo ’80at the tea for retired and retiring faculty

Jeremy Angoff ’92 with wife Kate and son Oliver

John Deming ’66 and Anna Deming ’35

Lee Blanchard Seniff and Gladys BozyanLavine ’47

Harald Hille and Nancy OsterweisAlderman ’52


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Why I Chose a Career in Science

By Nick Priest ’89

Like most graduates of the class of’89, I have followed the main outlookI took from my years at the FooteSchool: a sense of curiosity about the world. I remember having theopportunity to tinker in class atFoote, whether it was expressingcreativity in writing and art, workingout my own solutions in math, or just finding my personality (Mr. Willis once sent me to the office for being too creative in gym). Myfondest memories are of designing and then conducting my ownexperiments in John Cunningham’sninth grade science classes. I distinctlyremember him reverently holding upDarwin’s The Origin of Species andchallenging us to find weaknesses inthe evidence. It has not escaped myattention that I eventually chose acareer in evolutionary biology.

I am a faculty member in theDepartment of Biology andBiochemistry at the University of Bath, a good department in the UnitedKingdom for evolutionary biology. Itook the job because, after high schoolat Andover, a bachelor’s degree atBrown, a master’s degree at Georgia, a Ph.D. at Virginia and a short post-doc at Indiana, I was ready to start my own lab. Now four years into thejob, I can report that I am working ona number of interesting problems incollaboration with very talented graduate students and colleagues.

I am fundamentally interested inheredity: why things change and whythey stay the same. Since the discoveryof the structure of DNA in 1953, thefield of biology has mostly focused onunraveling the rules for how DNAcontributes to heredity. I take the tack that genetics is only part of thestory, that to understand heredity we have to understand how ecologycontributes to genetics and how that,in turn, contributes to evolution.

I study many questions: Why do we age? How do animals fight offinfections? Do lineages have thecapacity to accelerate their ownevolution? Are social networksimportant in evolution? What is themap between genome sequence andvirulence in MRSA (the superbug thatis becoming a major internationalhealth problem)? I test these questionsusually by gathering my own datafrom laboratory studies. I usemathematical models to interpretpatterns. I have found that the answer to these questions is,invariably, ‘Well, it depends.’ Themost rewarding part of the job isfiguring out the details of exactly how and why it depends.

I ultimately chose my career because,at heart, I’m a tinkerer. I enjoyfiguring stuff out. The mucking aboutthat I do now with fruit flies andhoney bees and genetic models orwhatever else I can get my hands onor into is just a continuation of what I started doing at the Foote School. I am extremely excited to see that the new science and technology center has design features thatspecifically encourage tinkering. The Foote science program will surely encourage the next generationof great scientists.

Nick’s website:http://www.bath.ac.uk/bio-sci/contacts/academics/nick_priest/

Nick Priest ’89


Coming Together is Good for the HeartHelp Us Find These Lost Alums So They Can Get a Hug Too.

Below is a list of alumni with whom we have lost touch. If you have contact information for them, please emailAmy Caplan, associate director of Development and Alumni Relations, at [email protected], or contactthe lost alum and let that person know we would love to draw them back into the Foote family!

Nancy L. Rossen Allen ’43Robert Bradley ’43Woodbury Dunn ’43Gibby Ferris ’43Helen Haynes ’43Alan Marshall ’43David McCulloch ’43Eugene Davidson ’53Karen Kasden ’53Marcia Miner ’53Jordon Mott VI ’53Jonathan Weiss ’53James Alford ’63David Berger ’63Thomas Lane ’63Stephen Sawyer ’63

Robert Antrum ’73James Cheney ’73Matthew Delevoryas ’73Nathaniel Green ’73Carol Cavallaro Monday ’73Martha Salisbury ’73Michael Clinton ’83Steve Dunning ’83Stephanie Panzo ’83Alicia Garcia-Abrines

Romanacci ’83Ted Sawyer ’83Orin Sleeper ’83Damien Vishno ’83C. Alan Walts ’83Amy Horton Winnick ’83

Tevall Butler ’93Andrew Carrano ’93Matthew Chin ’93J. Amos Covert ’93Sarie Dannenberg ’93Jed Doyle ’93Laura Jackson Drons ’93Joseph Fishkin ’93Alison Gent ’93Lauren Greene ’93Jahim Jones ’93Dong-Seok Lee ’93Yoon Ho Lee ’93Amanda Love ’93Sarah Malech ’93Alana Montano ’93

Sarah Oster ’93Liza Riggione ’93Camila Rivera-Tinsley ’93Garrett Sawyer ’93Rachel Sedley ’93Scott Silverstone ’93Joshua Smith ’93Daniel Turrentine ’93Keiara Waller ’93Victoria Walters ’93Mackenzie Warren ’93Paulo Brito ’03Christopher Mayer ’03Brian Pollak ’03Adam Shapiro ’03

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Grandparents dayFriday, October 12, 2012Grandparents and special friends gather in the morning to visit

children in their classrooms and attend mini-courses designed to

provide an inside view of a day in the life of Foote.

Young Alums dayWednesday, November 21, 2012The classes of 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 are invited back to Foote

for brunch and to catch up with classmates and former teachers.

Invitations will be mailed to students’ home addresses in early

November. details also will be posted on the school’s website and

at www.facebook.com/FooteAlums.

Alumni Reunion daySaturday, May 4, 2013Watch for details in the mail, on www.footeschool.org, and on

www.facebook.com/FooteAlums. This is a special reunion for the

classes ending in 3 and 8, but all alumni are welcome!

Questions about any of these events? Contact Maria Granquist in

the Alumni and development Office ([email protected]

or 203-777-3464).

Foote Night at Yale Repertory Theatre is

Sat., April 6, as Paul Giamatti ’82 returns

to New Haven in “Hamlet.” Parents and

former parents, alumni, grandparents,

faculty and former faculty, friends —

make plans to enjoy a very special Foote

School gathering! More information on

tickets and the evening’s events will be

forthcoming at www.footeschool.org.

SAve THe dATe!

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Documents

Summer/Fall 2012 Issue of the Alumni Magazine