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THE MAGAZINE OF CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL FALL 2010
Cardigan People:
The School’s Highest Core Value
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Leading by Example: Robbie Barker ’97
Dudley Clark: Made of Cardigan Stuff 9
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From the Editor’s Desk
I
am delighted to present you with this issue of the Chronicle (my third as editor)
and the wonderfully endearing Cardigan people who are featured within. As
you read it you may well agree with English teacher and feature writer Alex
Gray, who says that “the sum is greater than the parts” when it comes to Cardigan
community. In its 66th year, Cardigan Mountain School has caught its second
wind, and the people who serve its various roles are indeed the inspiration and
the source.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending a Tuesday morning with Mr. Dudley
Clark, who, while technically retired might nevertheless suitably hold the title of
“Mr. Cardigan.” I rode with him to Enfield on his weekly donut run, sat with him
for coffee, and hung on every word of his stories about the School and the boys
whom he truly loves. It wasn’t my intention to write his
life story, though doing so would be a worthy effort for
someone who wishes to capture the story of a true giver.
My brief article in these pages is but a quick sketch of a
wonderful man, and I suspect that many have no idea
how much he does for the School.
Alex Gray was very generous with his time in assisting
me with the magazine late this summer and into the fall,
and I am grateful for his insights. He is another classic
example of the Cardigan role model, with his steady,
gentle voice of kindness and encouragement. Alex’s perspective on what makes this
community exceptional is honest and thoughtful, and I’m sure that if pressed he
could talk for hours about the people who have touched Cardigan lives in his years
on The Point. I wish I could have afforded more time to listen.
Truthfully we could devote every issue of the Chronicle from now into the next
decade to Cardigan people and still not tell the stories of all the special individuals
who have enriched the lives of boys here. And so we offer these broad strokes, in
order to sketch the outlines of consummate “Cardigan people,” those for whom
our core values—compassion, honesty, respect, integrity, and scholarship—come as
naturally as taking a breath.
I hope that you enjoy this issue, and that you will share your stories with us as well.
Throughout the year you will be invited to do so through an online questionnaire,
via a special video project we’re producing, or by one of our own “Cardigan people”
who might be visiting your area. Please help us celebrate all those “beautiful days
in New Hampshire” and the people who made them special for you or your sons.
Joy Michelson
Director of Communications
Cardigan
Mountain School
Headmaster
David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80
Assistant Headmaster & Director of
Secondary School Placement
James H. Funnell
Assistant Headmaster & Dean of Faculty
Ryan Feeley
Director of Admissions
Chip Audett
Director of Development
Brian L. Cheek
Joy L. Michelson
Dean of Students
H. Charles McCormick, Jr.
Director of Studies
John P. D’Entremont ’94
Director of Athletics
Ryan E. Frost
Summer Programs Coordinator
Matt Rinkin
Business Manager
Joseph McHugh
Photography
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Sam Floyd ’11 Eric Kwon ’11
Caleb Glover ’11 Ryan McCabe’11
Spenser Hukill ’11 Jasper Beever’12
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Features
6 Cardigan People:
The School’s Highest Core Value
Cardigan English teacher Alex Gray offers his perspective on
the “core value” of the Cardigan community.
9 J. Dudley Clark III:
Made of Cardigan Stuff
A presence at Cardigan for nearly 30 years, this teacher and
mentor models core values in every aspect of life.
16 Commencement 2010
18 Leading by Example: Robbie Barker’s
Tunnel of Fame
Alumnus, teacher, and coach Mr. Barker ’97 celebrates Cardigan’s
rich hockey tradition with his project at Turner Arena.
34 Mrs. Rives’ Magnum Opus
Retiring art educator Susan Rives enjoys a final look at her work.
Sections
2 THE CARDIGAN WAY
14 ON THE POINT
22 ADVANCING CARDIGAN
24 ALUMNI NOTES
26 AUCTION
ON THE COVER
The Harmon family has an impressive legacy at Cardigan Mountain
School. Together on campus for Homecoming were grandfather
Robert, a graduate of the Clark School in Hanover, father Nicholas
’73, and brothers Ben ’07 and Zak ’11.
Read more about the Harmons on page 31.
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the cardigan way
Would Hap Be Proud Today?
A Message from the
Headmaster
David J. McCusker, Jr.’80
Writing this morning, predawn on the Sunday following
Parents’ Weekend (and admittedly a couple of weeks after an
internal deadline issued by the editor), I am inspired by the
“Cardigan family.” We have just enjoyed two glorious autumn
days on The Point with hundreds of parents, grandparents, and
other “family” members who reunited in a spirit of fellowship
and a common interest: the education of our Cardigan boys.
At Cardigan, we believe that education is essentially a
human experience. Fostering close and healthy relationships
among all members of this community, therefore, will
remain an essential focus of our program. This simple, yet
profound, relational precept drives much of our decision
making. At a meeting with our parents on Saturday morning,
I thanked those in attendance for their active and generous
“partnership,” which takes many forms during the course of
the year. Cardigan’s parents volunteer in great numbers, make
financial gifts to our annual fund and other initiatives, and,
most important, engage in an ongoing conversation about
their sons, which enriches our understanding and enhances
our efforts to educate these boys “in mind, body, and spirit.”
Since the start of the 2010-2011 school year, I have been
reminded over and over again that our community today
reflects the sum total of contributions made by many special
individuals. I am convinced that much of our culture today,
our character as a school and as a community, and the values
that we clearly articulate and strive to live by have been shaped
over time by the many fine “stewards” of the School. The men
and women who work at Cardigan today, in whatever capacity,
are devoted to the School, appreciate our mission, understand
their responsibilities, and work hard to meet them. Having
worked in several fine schools, I have not observed the same
devotion elsewhere that is in evidence at Cardigan.
In honor of Founders’ Day, an annual Cardigan holiday
celebrated in October with a break from our normal program
and a visit to the Sandwich Fair, I had the opportunity to tell
the story of Hap Hinman, the gentleman who first envisioned
Cardigan Mountain School. As I recounted to our students
and faculty, Hap not only conceived of our school, he
became the School’s driving force in the critical early days,
rallying his friends around the idea, acquiring the resources
(physical and financial), and committing countless hours of
his own thinking, hard work, and determination. Hap was an
inspiring figure, not solely by dint of personality, but because
he was compelling in his actions, his deeds, and his personal
commitment to serve young boys during their adolescent
years; his own son had died at the age of 16—no doubt part of
what fueled Hap’s commitment.
Ted Peach, one of Cardigan’s original faculty members,
paid us an unexpected visit this fall. Ted served on Cardigan’s
faculty from 1946–1950, when the student population
numbered between 25 and 45 and there were at times 8–12
school employees. In the early years, the School existed in what
was referred to as the “Lodge,” a large and formidable building
down on Canaan Street (where it still stands today). Mr. Peach
described this original facility as somewhat austere, but told
how Hap’s persistence in addressing the needs of the boys
moved the School steadily forward in both enrollment and in
garnering support for building the campus we know today.
Knowing our history can be highly instructive. Balancing
the dreams and goals of the School today includes much of
During his visit
this fall,Ted Peach
entertained students
with stories from
Cardigan’s early
history.

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Our Mission
Cardigan Mountain School offers a
close-knit community that prepares
middle school boys—in mind, body,
and spirit—for responsible and
meaningful lives in a global society.
To achieve our mission, we reward effort and
accomplishment, helping each boy realize his academic,
physical, and personal potential through the integration
of the following core values in all aspects of daily life.
COMPASSION
We cherish the quality of kindness, asking each
member of our community to “love thy neighbor as
thyself,” and we embrace the importance of service
for the greater good.
HONESTY
We expect rigorous honesty in all dealings.
RESPECT
We teach respect for all individuals, embracing an
appreciation for diverse perspectives.
INTEGRITY
We cultivate personal integrity, underscoring our
commitment to “doing the right thing,” through
community discussion, public example, and role
modeling.
SCHOLARSHIP
We instill a love of learning and promote
intellectual curiosity and growth, recognizing that
each person learns differently.
FAIRNESS
We believe that all people deserve the opportunity
to grow and develop, succeed and fail, in a
safe environment that values intent, effort, and
accomplishment free from bias and prejudice.
the same calculus depicted in the stories Mr. Peach shared.
Cardigan’s abiding commitment to excellence in the education
of middle school boys will not waver; our program is excellent
today and will only improve in the months and years ahead. To
implement what we believe is the best program for the boys in
our care, we must invite talented, motivated, and hard-working
adults to educate our students, compensating them well
and ensuring a quality of life that honors their extraordinary
commitment.
I believe Hap would be proud of the School we are today.
I’d like to think he would applaud and encourage our focus on
developing the best program for the boys we serve, our promise
to know and love all of our students, and our school’s culture,
which values a positive attitude and fastidious work ethic,
and which, when combined to leverage whatever inherent or
acquired skills one may possess, benefits those around us and
the communities in which we live. Based on what I’ve learned
about Hap’s practical and resourceful nature, he’d be pleased to
know about our ethos of “continual improvement”; our mantra
is to “underpromise and overdeliver,” tempering our enthusiasm
for the promise of a plan, preferring instead to deliver on the
plan and then highlight the benefits, as well as lessons learned.
And what of our plans for the future? The financial realities
that we have all lived with during the last few years have
understandably prompted individuals, families, businesses, and
organizations to revisit their values and perhaps reassess how
to continue to practice what they preach. During this trying
time, Cardigan has remained steadfast, reaffirming our values,
committing our resources in the areas of greatest importance—
program and people—while also envisioning the future of our
school.
As was the case in Hap Hinman’s era, the future of our
school necessarily begins with a vision and subsequently requires
unrelenting determination and perseverance. Leadership is not
for the faint of heart. My hope is that others will be inspired by
our commitment to serving the boys in our care and our vision
of excellence for this school. Cardigan has always been blessed
with great people who have led the way.
David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80
Headmaster
Founder Harold
“Hap” Hinman and
Headmaster Wilfred
Clark contemplating the
Canaan Street campus in
its early years.

cardigan way events
Cape Cod
Reception
Peter Albee ’58,
Ned Gibbons, Jr. ’78,
Jennifer Nugnes P’09, and
Christine Jenkins P’10.
Bryan Ruez P’06 and
Ned Gibbons, Sr. P’78,
GP’12.
Susie Krayer, Phyllis Philie
P’06,’10, and Drew Philie ’06.
(Left) Nick Jones ’00 talks with
Dr. Ron von Jako’81 at a Boston
luncheon hosted by Ed Krayer ’82.
(Right) Board Chair F. Corning Kenly III ’68
talks with Kim Soth, an associate of
Dr. von Jako, at the luncheon.
Beverly Wakely and Ronn Bronzetti ’89.
Norman Wakely, Nancy. Ruez P’06,
Chris Ruez ’06, and Bryan Ruez P’06.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krayer ’82 and Penny
Peck.
Brian Cheek, Hayden Jenkins ’10,
and Matt Borghi ’10.
Ed Krayer ’82 and
Ned Philie P’06,’10.
Boston Area
Workday Gathering

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Host Andy Gilbert P’08,’10,’13 entertained
guests with Jamie Funnell P’06,’09 and
Admissions Director Chip Audett.
Jamie and Chip talk with incoming student
Josh Jordan ’12 and his father, Kirt.
New Cardigan family, Angela, Bobby ’12,
and Robert Dray, arriving at the balloon-
bedecked Gilbert home.
Niko Langlois ’07 volunteered at the grill.
Chip Audett and Jamie Funnell with
hostess Maureen Gilbert P’08,’10,’13
(center).
The Gilbert family (less one son, Nate ’08):
Jake ’10 (standing), Max ’13, Andy, and
Maureen.
Walter Chapin P’12, greeted by Peter
Langlois P’07,’08,’11 and Jamie Funnell.
Incoming seventh grader, Max Gilbert, with
his grandparents, Jack and Mary Reardon
GP’08,’10,’13.
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CMS Family
Gathering at the
Gilberts’

Cardigan People
The School’s Highest “Core Value”
On a beautiful, bright, and sunny afternoon late in
August, seated on the porch of Clark-Morgan Hall
overlooking the majestic and very green Marrion
Field, I felt it an ideal time and place to reminisce
and reflect on life here at Cardigan Mountain
School. First (and most evident on this particular
day) is how blessed Cardigan is with its location; its
pristine natural environment offers inspiration in
so many ways. This is indeed a special community,
and while the list is long of reasons to love it,
one stands head and shoulders above the rest.
By Alex Gray
Cardigan English Teacher, Coach,
Advisor, and Parent
Mr. Alex Gray P’14
Top: The Cardigan Mountain Lacrosse Camp draws
CMS alums each summer both to play and to coach.
HelpingoutthisyearwereJustinSimon’00(frontrow
fourth from left), Matt Lovejoy ’04 (front row fourth
fromright),andDaveMadeiras’98(seatedfarright).

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“. . . the most
impressive people
I’ve encountered here
[at Cardigan] possess
many passions.”
Mr. Ramos, Coach Marrion, and
Mr. Hart represent a collective 111
years at CMS!
Thepeoplewho commit themselves
to this place are what bring life to the School, and it is the
overwhelming reason why my wife, Liz, and I chose to make
this place our family’s home. Over the years I have been
honored to serve the Cardigan community alongside many
unbelievably talented people. Boarding
school life is intense, and so endurance
and a sense of humor are important
qualities, and the most impressive people
I’ve encountered here also possess many
passions.
Eddie Ramos comes to mind for his
passion, not only for math (evident in the
numerous awards on display in Brewster
that have been garnered by his math
teams), but also for tennis, Monday-night
volleyball, and most important, his faith.
For Wim Hart there is literature, of course,
but he also has a passion for “all things
Rock’n’Roll” and for golf. And no one is a better example
of multiple commitments than “Coach” Jim Marrion. He
served as Cardigan’s athletic director for decades, but he also
coined the memorable phrase “A day without math is like a
day without sunshine!” Coach does love sports, of that there
is no doubt, and a good detective novel when there’s time,
but his essential passion is for nurturing the best qualities
in boys (and men)—of integrity, generosity, and good
sportsmanship. Like Dudley Clark, who is featured in this
issue of the Chronicle, he cares
deeply for people and has served
generations as a role model.
Cardigan parents are also
some of the people who inspire
me here. These are people who
share their sons with us in order to
offer them the best middle school
experience. Past parent Phyllis
Holland springs to mind as an
exemplar; her son, Russell ’02,
was a CMS success. He embarked
on this journey with shaky confidence and emerged a young
leader. The memory of his recitation of Shakespeare’s “Sonnet
18” still makes me smile. Phyllis was an active parent and was
omnipresent during our Parents’ Weekends. She demanded
much from Russell, and from his teachers. She also offered one
of the most practical and creative auction items
for a Cardigan boy, a day shadowing her at work
in her New York law firm.
Parents are part of the community here in so
many ways. I think about people like Maureen
and Andy Gilbert (P’08, ’10, ’13), who, with
their third son now at the School, continue to
devote incredible time and energy to events on
campus. Dick and Lisa Drummond, also current
parents (’11, ’13), seem to never miss their boys’
sporting events—and come bearing cookies
and cameras to celebrate team efforts. Burt
McGillivray, another past parent (’07, ’09, ’09)
who delighted in everything Cardigan while his
boys were here, continues to serve the School on the Board of
Trustees, traveling here several times each year.
Also on the Board of Trustees, alumnus Chip Haskell
’80 is cut from true Cardigan Mountain School cloth. Ever
enthusiastic and quick to find the fun in boarding school
life, Chip attended CMS and later returned to teach French,
coach, preside over a dorm, and run the Alumni Office, all
while maintaining a steady stream of positive energy. Chip’s
theatrical gift of impersonations (tactfully imparted) made
life on The Point more enjoyable.
One of his legacies was the
beautification of Alumni Drive,
with its stately row of aging
maple trees framing the road
and welcoming guests, and this
is just one subtle and perhaps
underappreciated reminder of
the lasting commitment Chip has
made to Cardigan. An asset to any
team, Chip’s current stewardship
of the School and the levity he

brings to the role will inspire others to lead
and enhance the strategic infrastructure
and programs for the future.
Indeed Cardigan boys don’t forget what
they have gained here. I was so impressed
recently, while attending a game at St. Lawrence, to have five
Cardigan alums make a point to say hello. These young men
are doing so well, and their fine example is one way they give
back to the School. Sometimes they even literally give back,
too, as in the case of Justin Simon
’00, now the assistant athletic
director at Holderness School.
Justin is a dynamic example of
a Cougar who “lifts while he
climbs.” A character man, Justin
maintains ties to the School via
the two-week Cardigan Mountain
Lacrosse Camp in August. There,
working with younger campers,
he invokes a magical combination
of expertise, enthusiasm, and
empathy resulting in player
development and team success, but most important—and
perhaps unknowingly—he builds character. Justin typifies
the evolution of the Cardigan boy who has learned to balance
the skills and character qualities acquired at CMS.
Of course the Cardigan
people who bring me daily joy
are the students. These boys come
here from a variety of places, each
seeking his own growth, but all
leaving as impressive young men.
Being with them on this journey
both in and out of the classroom is
a blessing. Recently, the fledgling
CMS mountain biking team, a
mixture of sixth, seventh, eighth,
and ninth graders, all competed
during a torrential rainstorm at
Vermont Academy—a rain that sent the
delicate fall foliage unceremoniously to the
ground. The boys were soaking wet even
before the bikes were off the trailer, and they
suffered and endured the elements with the
grit and determination we have come to expect at Cardigan.
Sure enough, the boys, mud-splattered, scraped, but happy,
gathered in the finish area to cheer each other on (1 of the 10
earned a third-place rank) and compare crashes and cuts. As if
on cue after the race, we overheard
one of the boys say, “This was the
best race yet!”
My son is a sixth grader at
Cardigan this fall, and so my year
began with a fresh perspective on
the school where I have taught
for nearly 17 years. I attended the
Registration Day parents’ meeting,
not as an administrator in charge
of the program or a faculty
member showing support, but
as a parent. Ryan Feeley, Jamie
Funnell, and Dave McCusker presented an orientation
that was both welcoming and reassuring to us, and when I
hear them tell parents, “We will know your son and love your
son,” I know how absolutely true that is. It’s October now,
and I can already see how much
my son is benefiting from the
expertise, enthusiasm, and role
modeling that my colleagues
employ in and out of their
classrooms. In the years to come,
as my son meets generations of
Cardigan people, he will grow
immeasurably—in the ways that
matter most—and carry on the
spirit of what makes this place
an inspiration to so many.
“. . . when I hear them tell
parents, ‘We will know your
son and love your son,’ I know
how absolutely true that is.”
Mr. Gray with son, Emery’ 14.
Gavin Bayreuther ’09 (left) attends Holderness,
where Justin Simon ’00 (right) serves as the
assistant athletic director.
Left: Maureen Gilbert P’08,’10,’13 serves as the CMS
Parents’ Auction Chair.
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The appointed time was 8:15 a.m. for our meeting,
but as I arrived at the Cardigan Admissions Office to find
Mr. Clark reading a book outside my door, it was clear that
he had gotten there early. This, I would learn, was nothing
new; he was often the first to arrive at a place. I had asked
to “ride along” on his morning routine this day because it
was Tuesday—Donut Day—and I knew that there would
be a story to tell from the other side of this treasured weekly
tradition.
We climbed into his SUV for the
trip down to Route 4 in Enfield, and he
invited me to adjust the seat to my liking,
explaining that the boys he shuttles back
and forth from medical appointments
regularly put the seat in impossible
positions. Comfortably on our way, I made
the most of his full attention to learn about
his dedication to the 10:00 a.m. Tuesday
ritual, where he sells Dunkin Donuts to the
boys for 50 cents apiece. “It used to be a
profit-making enterprise,” he told me, “but
now I lose money. I think the donuts cost
something like 65 cents each now.” Years ago, he explained,
he supplied the morning donut “fix” from a bakery thrift
store where he could get a whole bag of the day-old treats for
something like 10 dollars. Back then he charged students a
quarter for one, and he donated the proceeds to fund class
trips and the like. Though he has raised the price over the
years, he can’t bear the idea of going higher than half a buck
for a donut, even though they cost him more.
And you know what? He still donates all the proceeds.
Notice that I didn’t say “profits”?
Mr. Clark in
1968.
Conversation flowed naturally before and after we picked
up the piled boxes of donuts, and I learned that Mr. Clark
hails from Princeton, New Jersey, where, he said, “it was a
great place to be a 10-year-old in 1951…Dick Kazmaier was
throwing passes for the [Princeton] Tigers; Willie Mays was
catching the over-the-head things on the Polo Grounds [in
New York City]…” But then Willy and the Giants moved
out to California, and not long after, young Dudley headed
off to prep school. He
attended St. Mark’s for
two years, and then
Proctor Academy,
before heading back to
Princeton for college,
determined to become
a teacher.
His first teaching
assignment took young
Mr. Clark to Switzerland.
There, he said, “I quickly
became a star hockey
player,” confessing, as
he continued, “not because I was such a terrific player, but be-
cause they were all skiers!” This was 1963-64, and it would be
the only year he spent there. The war in Vietnam was heating
up, and it was difficult for a young American teacher to con-
vince the U.S. State Department that Switzerland was where
he was needed most. He returned to the U.S. in the summer
of 1964, and deciding that he needed a master’s degree, he set
a course for New England where he could simultaneously do
his graduate work and teach. A former mentor of his was then
the director of admissions at Northeastern, and so he entered
Made of Cardigan Stuff
J. Dudley Clark III
by Joy Michelson

their graduate program and canvassed area schools for work—
Fessenden, Fenn, and Fay—securing a teaching position at the
latter.
Hearing Dudley mention both Fay School and St. Mark’s,
I shared that my father had grown up in Southborough,
Massachusetts (where both schools are located), and that my
grandfather had worked at St. Mark’s in the early years of his
retirement. As a child it had been the first place I had ever
watched an indoor hockey game or seen a real Zamboni.
He remembered and shared that he had
coached and refereed at the St. Mark’s
rink, and then added matter-of-factly,
“There’s an article about the Zamboni
[family] in ESPN The Magazine this
month.”
Mr. Clark stayed in Southborough
and taught at Fay School for four
years, and after he achieved his master’s
degree moved on to the King School in
Stamford, Connecticut, where he served
as head of the middle school for eight
years. But school administration was
not where his heart lay. “I never came
through a cheating or other discipline
issue feeling very good. It was as though
I had committed the crime myself. It was the ’70s, and kids
were doing amazing things—breaking my heart on a regular
basis.” So he returned to teaching, at the Rippowam Cisqua
School in Bedford, New York, and finally landed in New
Hampshire.
I asked him how he found his way from place to place
over the years, and he said it was easy in those days. “Call
the School Service Bureau and they’d find you a job. All
these headmasters would start calling. It was embarassing,”
he explained. “One night at Fay School I was playing bridge
after a meeting at my apartment with some faculty, and a
headmaster called me about a job.” He chuckled, “It was a
very tough conversation.”
And how did he find his way to Cardigan? “I was
wandering around the Princeton bookstore, as I often did,
and there was a book on summer school jobs for college
kids and teachers. Proctor and Cardigan needed 10 or 12
faculty for the summer, and I called and was hired for the
summer school [here].” By the time
that summer was over, Dudley knew
he wanted to stay, and so he told (then
Assistant Headmaster) Joe Collins, “If
you ever find something you think I
can do, let me know.” Sure enough,
Mr. Collins did just that, but there
was a problem. “He called me on the
fifth of September and said he had an
opening, but I said ‘Joe, I can’t quit
school now. I have a job, and we start
school in four days!’ He said, ‘I’d hoped
you’d say that, because if you skipped
jobs that quickly you wouldn’t do me
any good!’” By the next February, Mr.
Collins made arrangements to bring
Mr. Clark onto the faculty for the fall, to teach the sixth
grade English, history, and reading. “But then he called me
back and said he’d hired someone for the head of the English
department and his wife wanted to teach sixth grade. ‘Would
you be willing to teach algebra?’ he asked, and I said ‘I’m
not an expert mathematician, but I can do that.’” He did
just that for nearly 25 years at CMS—along with teaching a
generation of Cardigan boys important lessons in character.
The word that comes to most people’s minds to describe
Mr. Clark on a trip to Alaska in 1961.
At Chapel with Mrs. Joseph Collins. Conversing with NormanWakely at Homecoming this fall.

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Dudley Clark today is “selfless.” Ever visible on the periphery of
Cardigan’s day-to-day life—except at Morning Break on Tuesday when
he has “center stage” with his delicious attraction—he goes above and
beyond in every small act he takes on. You might say he voluntarily
does the things no one else really wants to do, things like dish-room
duty (an admittedly dirty job), delivering boxes to Hayward from the
mailroom in Hinman each morning, or standing for hours marking
the line of scrimmage at chilly fall football games. And in the winter
months, of course, there’s the penalty box to mind.
Retired now from teaching, Mr. Clark serves as a first-rate advisor
and role model in his everyday life, exemplifying the habits of mind
of a lifelong learner and letting Cardigan boys regularly know how
much he cares about them. Each morning he can be found somewhere
reading the morning newspaper, and when there is an occasion to wait
for the day’s next event to begin, he invariably has his nose in the
latest novel he’s reading. Every weekday morning his “rounds” include
picking up the boys’ mail from Mrs. Armstrong and delivering it to the
dining hall, where he finds each boy’s assigned table so that the letter or
package greets that boy personally at lunch.
In his spare time Mr. Clark will grab some boys for a doubles tennis
match or give a young faculty kid a ride around campus on his scooter,
and he has even been known to visit his advisees during vacations to see
how they’re doing. A youthful 69, he can be seen jogging—or at least
walking briskly—along Back Bay Road to stay fit, or one might also
witness him on any given day on the other end of the leash from an
eager Retriever, headed for a swim in the lake. No one is sure whether
he has ever had one of his own, but for years Mr. Clark has walked
other people’s dogs faithfully.
The adults on campus notice the little things Dudley does, small
acts that mean so much in this close-knit community. He never fails
to recognize effort when he sees it, and he rewards people in kind.
A boy might hear from Mr. Clark, “Oh, you’ve earned a lollipop for
that,” or a faculty member might get a handwritten note in his or her
mailbox, and earning something like this from him means something
special to both. If he knows you’re interested in a certain topic, you
just might find an article he has clipped from a newspaper or magazine
waiting at your table or in your mailbox. It’s just what he does. And he’s
also honest, as evidenced recently by his comments after a big Cardigan
football victory. While clearly proud of the Cougars’ hard work, he

declared frankly, “If I was a betting man I wouldn’t have bet
on that one!”
Life itself seems to be a school for Dudley Clark. As
much as he is a master teacher, he is still very much a
learner, and in his mellow, matter-of-fact way, he shows that
he “gets” what is truly important in the lives of Cardigan
boys. It would be hard to imagine a more apt model of
Cardigan’s core values--compassion, honesty, respect,
integrity, scholarship, and fairness—than he is. His loyalty
and commitment are an inspiration to all who are fortunate
enough to buy a donut from him, ride with him to a
doctor’s appointment, or walk along with him to the lake.
He’s the real deal, and though he didn’t attend Cardigan in
his youth, he’s really like a great big Cardigan boy.
J. Dudley Clark III will turn 70 in July, and, he says,
“It is probably time to find warmer climates. It’s the three
games in a row in the hockey rink that are a little bit much
these days.” I sympathized with his explanation, noting how
cold it is at the municipal rink where my son skates in the
winter. “That rink had the most amazing Zamboni,” he said
with a laugh. “It was a piece of metal attached to the back of
a tractor, and they used that thing for the longest time—just
dragged it along behind the tractor, and it seemed to work
for them. It was an amazing piece of equipment.”
Left: Keeping an eye on things, fall 2010.
Center: Giving a scooter ride to Jack Bayreuther
in 2006.
Right: Eaglebrook Day 2010.
Spring 2007 At the Cardigan rink in 2007.

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The Cardigan Zamboni ...A Love Story
Acquiring a Zamboni for Cardigan’s
Turner Arena rink was a labor of love for
J. Dudley Clark III, and a fundraising
project that he led from 1992 until
2000. Legend has it
that some of the
funds came
from, among
other sources
he tapped,
donut sales at
Morning Break.
In October,
2006, the Cardigan
community gathered to dedicate the
new Zamboni room—with its trophy
Charlie Brown said it best:
“There are three things in life that
people like to stare at: a flowing
stream, a crackling fire, and a
Zamboni clearing the ice.”
Charles M. Schulz
PEANUTS © United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
With NormWakely at the Zamboni Room
dedication in October, 2006.
John D’Entremont ’94, Trustee John
Pearson, Jr. ’65, Mr. Clark, and
Geoff Turner ’69 at the ribbon cutting.
The Zamboni’s custom “vanity plate.”
Hey, Mr. Zamboni man, make some ice for me;
You’re not sleepy and there ain’t no place you’d rather be.
In the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come down to see.
Take me for a trip upon your magic swirling ship;
All my senses have been stripped,
My hands can’t feel to grip,
My toes too numb to step,
Wait only for my boot heels to be wandering.
I’m ready to go anywhere, I’m ready for to fade;
Into my own parade, cast your dancing spell my way,
I promise to go under it.
I’m not sleepy and there ain’t no place I’d rather be.
In the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come followin’ you.
ice cleaner—to a humble and grateful
Mr. Clark. Tom Needham, then
headmaster of the School, made a brief
speech honoring Mr. Clark that included
lyrics adapted from a 1960s Bob Dylan
hit. We think you’ll quickly guess the
melody that best suits this lyrical tribute.

on the point
Ski Training at
Les Deux Alpes, France
from
Learning Went Global This Summer with
Cardigan-Sponsored Adventures
Most New Englanders typically wait with baited breath
for the snow to melt and summer vacation to begin; however,
this sentiment was not necessarily shared by the 26 campers
who participated in the Cardigan Ski Camp this past July.
They wanted to experience both the warmth and sunshine
of the summer months as well the ability to ski train at the
same time. Impossible, you might think. Actually, no—
thanks to Gus DeMaggio, who is currently the head alpine
ski coach at Cardigan (and in a “former life” a director of
international race-training programs). Gus and his wife,
Miki Fera-DeMaggio, three-time alpine Olympian, made these
teenage boys’ and girls’
dreams come true by
organizingtheirsecond
consecutive Cardigan
Ski Camp in Les Deux
Alpes, France. Coaches
joining this skilled
twosome for nearly
two weeks included
our very own Alex
Gray,CardiganEnglish
Teacher and CMS
alpine coach, as well as the former UNH skier James “Bubba”
MacMahon (CMS Class of 2001) and a current UNH skier,
Kristen McNeil. Although participating students represented
many ski clubs near and far, four Cardigan students participated
in this year’s glacier ski training as well: Speight Drummond
’11, Hayden Holland ’12, Noah Drummond ’13, and
Emery Gray ’14 (and Emery’s younger brother, Seth). In
addition, Alicia Fairbrothers, sister of former CMS student
Jeff Fairbrothers ’05, as well as Anna and Avery Melville,
sisters of former CMS racer Bennett Melville ’09, took part
in this ski experience.
The Cardigan Ski Camp consisted of almost-daily
picturesque glacier gate training from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Then, after a well-deserved lunch and break, afternoon
adventures began. The activities included, but were not
limited to, downhill mountain biking, hiking, swimming,
skating, ropes course adventures, rock climbing, and river
rafting. On top of it all, video footage was taken of each
skier and previewed and analyzed with the campers. Skiing
in Les Deux Alpes was an opportunity of a lifetime, and four
of our very own Cardigan students had the privilege of being
part of such a camp. Be sure to stay tuned for news of next
summer’s Ski Camp adventures!
by Lisa Drummond P’11,’13
The author, with elder son Speight
’11, at the base of Les Deux Alpes.
Back row, left: Gus DeMaggio, Speight Drummond ’11, Lisa
Drummond P’11,’13, Kristen McNeil. Front row, left: James
“Bubba” McMahon ’01, Miki Fera-DeMaggio (with Elaina,
standing, and Caiyu), Hayden Holland ’12, Noah Drummond ’13,
Emery Gray ’14, Liz Gray P’14, Alex Gray P’14, and Seth Gray.

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Leadership Training
in South Africa
CMS ninth grader Spenser
Hukill poses with a South
African boy.
This past summer, six current Cardigan student leaders
and five recent alumni joined me and Ms. Kristen Tobin
(former Cardigan faculty member) on an elite leadership-
training program that began with a week spent at Dartmouth
College followed by three weeks in South Africa. This was
an opportunity for CMS students to experience life at an
Ivy League school and participate in environmental and
humanitarian projects in South Africa, with the goal to
develop life skills and enhance leadership potential. As a
Dartmouth alumnus, I created the program—called Ivy
Leader—to coincide with Cardigan’s mission of educating
boys in a global society.
During the early-summer orientation week at Dartmouth
College, the students heard lectures from some of my former
professors on journaling, nature writing,
and life in South Africa. They also had
a private meeting with an admissions
director who gave the boys some great
advice on applying to secondary schools
and, later, college. The boys took
advantage of a leadership and team-
building ropes course, resided in the
college dorms, and gathered clothing,
sports gear, and school supplies for
students they would meet while abroad.
Upon arrival in South Africa,
the boys spent 10 days at a start-up game reserve owned
by a Dartmouth alumnus. There they learned about fire
prevention, fence removal, tracking animals, and many
general practices of maintaining a 65,000-acre game reserve.
A good day of hard work was always rewarded with a home-
cooked meal and a colorful African sunset. The highlight of the
conservation aspect of Ivy Leader was the three-day camping
safari to the famous Kruger National Park, where the boys
spotted rhino, elephants, lions, leopards, and cape buffalo.
Our final week was spent in Johannesburg for a combination
of historical and cultural tours, as well as a community service
project that allowed
CMS students to
interact with boys their
age, but from a much
different upbringing. In
the morning hours the
Cardigan boys would
learnabouttheimportant
historical aspects of
“The Rainbow Nation”
by visiting the Apartheid Museum
Nelson Mandela’s House, taking a
tour of Soweto, haggling at an arts-
and-crafts market, eating local foods,
and visiting a drum hut for some traditional tribal music and
dance.
This year, we were able to incorporate a new component
to the Ivy Leader program. While last year we were able to do
some community outreach, it was neither to the extent, nor as
identifiable a parallel as, it was this year. The boys were fortunate
enough this year to be able to work in the afternoons of that
final week with a program called Twilight Children, which
was established in the Hillbrow township of Johannesburg
in 1983 to provide support, in the widest sense, to young
boys who are living on the streets and in
other public places without adequate or
apparent adult or family support.
While our Ivy Leader boys come
from all over the world, it was very easy
for them to relate on some level with
the Twilight boys. In comparing both
groups, we found that the boys were
the same age, living in dorms, attending
school, participating in sports, and
in general being groomed to be good
citizens in this world. Several of the
boys hit it off immediately on the first day, and following
a quick tour of the shelter and a look at its programs, an
impromptu game of soccer commenced in the small concrete
“courtyard” of the shelter. Our group then split into two,
with some boys going down to help the outreach program
serve a meal to people in need off the streets, while the rest of
us helped serve lunch to our Twilight boys (with of course a
little more soccer in the mix). Afterward, in spite of a teacher’s
strike that week, the Ivy Leader boys helped the Twilight boys
with their homework
and studies.
I know that I am
personally very grateful
to Twilight for opening
their arms to us and
lettingushelp;however,I
am sure most of the Ivy
Leader boys will agree
with me when I say I
think it was actually
the Twilight boys who
inspired and helped us.
by Ryan Sinclair, Cardigan World Languages
Teacher, Coach, and Mentor

Commencement
Cardigan Mountain School Two Thousand and Ten
Commencement
Prize Winners
Connor Van Arnam – Caldwell Prize
To the boy who has shown outstanding athletic achievement
and good sportsmanship.
Adam Philie – Dewar Prize
To that member of the senior class who has maintained the
highest academic average in his ninth-grade year.
Jacob Gilbert – Faculty Prize
This young man has been involved in every drama production
at Cardigan since September 2008. As an eighth grader, he
performed the duties of the assistant prop master and often
filled in for the stage manager. Due to his hard work and
enthusiasm for the drama program, he was chosen to be
the stage manager for this year, taking on the role and time
commitment with aplomb. In the absence of the director, this
boy would even take on direction of his peers. Over and over,
he demonstrated his leadership skills as he calmly went about
his duties with a smile on his face. This year, he sacrificed
countless hours of free time attending rehearsals and working
on sets for the betterment of the drama program. For these
reasons, Jake Gilbert was awarded a Faculty Prize.
Connor Van Arnam Adam Philie Jacob Gilbert Andrew Kebalka
Andrew Kebalka – Faculty Prize
DuringhistimeatCardigan,thisyoungmanhasconsistently
been a contributing member of the community. From his
first days on campus, he aspired to be someone who could
be counted on and looked at as an example of a “Cardigan
Boy.” Regardless of the task, his work ethic has served him
well in the classroom, athletics, and the dormitory. He has
emerged as a leader by example who has earned the respect
of his peers because of his maturity and his “do the right
thing” mentality. He is a good listener and goes to great
lengths to make sure Cardigan feels like as much of a home
for others as it does for him. His ability to empathize with so
many has made him a mentor and a rock for others to go to
and lean on. After his four years here, it is safe to say that this
boy is a phenomenal example of the “Cardigan boy.”
Dong Kyu (Austin) Kim – Faculty Prize
This boy has been an outstanding campus citizen in this
community. As a member of the Cardigan Mountain School
Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, he led the
way with service to others, presenting multiple times to the
entire community the many projects he has done. In the
classroom, he is a hard-working scholar, who is consistently
earning a place on the high and effort honor rolls. When
his dormitory did not have a floor leader, he stepped in and
was an excellent role model and leader. In the chapel, he
has a calm and mature demeanor fitting for the position
of chaplain’s assistant. For his exemplary work in many
different realms of campus life, the faculty recognizes Dong
Kyu (Austin) Kim.
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H. Allen Dawson Seung Hyun Han Johnathan Rhyne Yingmao Wei
“Passion and hard work are essential.”
– 2010 Commencement speaker, Scott F. Powers ’75
Jung Su (Shawn) Kim – Faculty Prize
Since his arrival at Cardigan, he has been a positive role
model for his peers and an exemplary campus citizen. He is
always willing to give a helping hand and is often looked to
by his peers for help and guidance. This is most evident when
others go to him to ask for help on their homework or to have
him proofread a paper. He is a thoughtful young man who
dedicates himself to his studies. His caring nature is genuine
and contagious. Never a cross word comes from his mouth.
He also takes the time to mix in the fun of being a teenager
and has taken advantage of all of Cardigan’s experiences with
an open mind and heart. It is for these reasons, the faculty
recognizes Jung Su (Shawn) Kim.
Harold Allen Dawson – Hinman Prize
A prize given annually in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harold P.
Hinman to the member of the School who, in the opinion of
the faculty, by industrious application of his studies, through
his attitude on the playing field, and by his behavior and
integrity, most nearly approaches the ideals of manhood
as conceived in the minds of the founders of Cardigan
Mountain School.
Seung Hyun (Spencer) Han – The Norman
and Beverly Wakely Prize
Given by the Class of 1989 for the senior who, in the opinion
of his classmates, best upholds the tradition, spirit, and pride
of Cardigan Mountain School, thus making every day
“a beautiful day in New Hampshire.”
Matthew Borghi
Johnathan Rhyne III – The Founders’ Prize
Awarded to the boy in the student body who has the will
to complete any project, regardless of the difficulties
encountered, without any thought of personal gain, and
whose objective is a job well done in the same approach
that characterized the life of Harold P. Hinman, one of the
founders of Cardigan Mountain School.
Adam Philie – The Pannaci Memorial Award
This award is given annually by the Class of 1959, as a
memorial to Karl J. Pannaci, to that member of the senior
class who, in the eyes of his fellow students, has achieved and
best attained the ideals of honesty, integrity, leadership, and
general social and spiritual adjustment.
Yingmao (Mao Mao) Wei – The Skibiski
Memorial Award
This award is to be given as a memorial to Michael R.
Skibiski to that member of the senior class who has shown
the greatest progress during the school year.
Matthew Borghi – The William Knapp
Morrison Award
Given to that student who, in the opinion of the students,
best exemplifies the spirit of Willie Morrison ’82 in
academics, athletics, and as a campus citizen.
Also recognized at this year’s Commencement, receiving The Outstanding
Underclassman Award, was Sebastian LaPointe ’11.

Leading by Example
Sometimes pep talks just don’t get the job done, stories
aren’t enough, and yelling and screaming can sure get old.
I can remember only a handful of pregame speeches as a
player that really hit the heart. But there was one thing that
always lit my fire before taking the ice at UNH. Covering
the walls of the tunnel on the way out to the ice surface
was a multitude of pictures capturing past players who had
gone on to play in the NHL, as well as photographs of past
championship teams. The wall served as a reminder to all the
current players that you weren’t just playing for the fans or
for yourself, but for all the past players who had worn the
same sweater. There were pictures of men who shed blood,
sweat, and tears just as you were about to do. What you were
you going to do to make sure you reserved a place for yourself
up on that wall?
With a hockey program as steeped in tradition as
Cardigan’s is, there was no reason something like this wasn’t
possible here. The purpose of the wall is to recognize the past
players who have made this program as strong as it is and
acknowledge their hard work. It also helps serve as a daily
reminder to all of the current boys in the program why we
get up every day and practice as hard as we do. These past
players deserve special recognition because they are pioneers
of the program and have proven time and again that success
breeds success. I’d like to challenge my players on a daily
basis to set a goal of one day getting their names and photos
up on “The Wall.”
Editor’s Note: The Athletic Department would love to add your college
or professional sports portrait to one of our many alumni tribute areas.
Please contact Ryan Frost at rfrost@cardigan.org.
Walking the Walk
Through the Tunnel of Fame
by Robbie Barker ’97
Alumnus, History Teacher, Coach, Advisor, and Mentor
Coach Barker with his own portrait,
from his days on the ice with the
University of New Hampshire.
Director of Athletics Ryan Frost has also made
several improvements to the facilities at Cardigan
to recognize Cougar athletes, including the
recently enhanced
entrance to
Kenerson Athletic
Center, with
new recognition
plaques and a
trophy case.

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Sports Wrap-Up
By Austen Hannis
Spring Season a Success for Cougar Athletics
Baseball
The Cardigan Varsity squad finished the season 8-5 with
much success early in the season. The Cougars earned exciting
victories on opening day against Groton, in a huge comeback
over Belmont Hill, and against Newport—after preventing
runs from scoring in two bases-loaded innings..
The JV baseball team had an extremely successful (9-2) season.
against Lakes Region JV teams such as Brewster, Vermont
Academy, and Kimball Union.
The Thirds team overcame
a shaky start to finish the
season with huge wins against
Sunapee, Indian River, and
Hartland. The Reserve baseball
program tied Eaglebrook, 8-8
in a fantastic game.
Lacrosse
The Varsity lacrosse team completed a phenomenal season,
going 17-2. The Cougars swept Eaglebrook and blasted
through most of the competition with one of the most
experienced lacrosse teams in recent history.
The JV team accomplished
many goals set at the
beginning of the season,
and their victory against
Pinkerton was particularly
exciting.
The Reserve team was able
to notch an early season win
against Eaglebrook. Strong
goaltending and defense
kept every game close.
Tennis
The Varsity tennis team strived to “be consistent” every day, and
even though they fell to Eaglebrook, they put their best effort
into an exciting match.
The JV tennis team com-
pleted a very successful sea-
son, going 7-3, with one
doubles pair finishing #2 in
the consolation bracket at
the Lakes Region JV tennis
championship. Thirds ten-
nis completed the season
with an exciting victory over
Eaglebrook.
Sailing
The Cardigan sailing program
completed a phenomenal sea-
son, finishing at the top of every
regatta. Cardigan also hosted
a very successful JV-level high
school regatta in May.
Rock Climbing
The rock climbers persevered over
many physical and emotional
obstacles. They put forth their
best effort to learn skills and holds,
while supporting their teammates
and keeping a positive attitude.

Another Impressive GATES Competition
By Mark Holt
What do modified sports equipment, heated gloves, and
multipurpose goggles all have in common? They were all
unique creations designed by participants in the 2010 Charles
C. Gates Invention & Innovation Competition at Cardigan.
The Gates Competition had its most successful year yet
at Cardigan Mountain School. Many great changes and addi-
tions took place throughout the year. Bringing the program
back to its roots, Mark Holt, the program director, also acted
as the coach this year, working closely with the participants.
His role as the sixth-grade teacher afforded Mark the oppor-
tunity to use classroom time to discuss and review key skills
that would allow the students to thrive both in the Gates
Program as well as in their other classes, as these skills are also
a part of the core curriculum at Cardigan. This amalgama-
tion also laid the groundwork for a fantastic field-trip experi-
ence: a visit to Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering’s
open house in December, where students could talk to fellow
inventors and view and play with many unique inventions.
This opportunity sparked the creativity of the students once
they returned to the Gates Lab, and their final presentations
for the end-of-year competition were evidence of this; they
were of a very high caliber this year. The students created in-
troductory videos and songs
and utilized video footage to
highlight their inventions.
Judges and audience mem-
bers were amazed by their
fine presentations.
Although the students
spent the majority of their
Gates class time creating and
constructing their unique
Inspiring Innovation:
inventions and innovations, they began the year with an
enjoyable project that helped familiarize them with the various
hand and power tools, as well
as a variety of multipurpose
materials, available to them
for crafting their creations.
The introductory project
entailedcreatingandbuilding
mini-golf course holes.
After several weeks of
preparation and rehears-
als, the students were ready
for the third annual Gates
Competition, which took place at Cardigan on Saturday,
May 8, 2010. After an introduction by Trustee Diane Wal-
lach P’06, the 10 groups presented their inventions and in-
novations to a panel of highly qualified judges, including Dan
DeMars, a current parent and member of Cardigan’s Board of
Trustees; Dr. Ron von Jako, CMS class of ’81; and Dr. Skip
Stritter, an experienced judge from the program’s pilot year.
Although the judges commented on how difficult the deci-
sion process was due to the fine presentations and creations,
there were four groups that stood out above the rest. Noah
Drummond and his part-
ner, Chapin Leatherwood,
won first place with their
Long-Lasting Skateboard;
Brian Hwang and his part-
ners, James Lee and Michael
Chang, received the second-
place prize for their Sponge
Washing Gloves; and both
Juri Yun with his Heated
Dr. Skip Stritter
Dan DeMars
Dr. Ron von Jako

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Gloves invention and Daniel Ray with
his Clip Ties invention were awarded
third-place prizes. Audience members
and attending faculty members would
agree that the third annual competi-
tion was a tremendous success.
As middle school boys continue
to grow and mature while at Cardigan,
so, too, does the Gates Program. It’s
difficult to imagine that just a little
more than three years ago, the Gates
Lab was being constructed, tools and machines were being
ordered, and a curriculum was being devised. Like most new
programs, growing pains were felt and addressed during that
pilot year. Now in its fourth year, the Gates Program is stronger
than ever, with new and powerful devices for the student
inventors to utilize and the largest number of participants yet.
The sixth and seventh graders are involved in the program during
the academic day, while interested eighth and ninth graders
will participate in the afternoon Gates
offering during the winter season. David
Auerbach (science) and Mark Holt, the
two Gates coaches, are energized and
focused on making this year the best ever
in the history of the Gates Program at
Cardigan Mountain School.
DianeWallach
“From the moment my son arrived at Cardigan, I have
watched him become an engaged, confident learner,
preparing for high school and beyond. I believe so strongly
in the values and the enduring academic qualities of
a Cardigan education that I want to be certain that
future generations of middle school boys will have the
advantage of the Cardigan experience that my son has
been so fortunate to have.”
What if . . .
. . . you could make a donation that would result not only
in immediate tax savings but return a payment to you or
a loved one?
. . . you could transfer personal property to the School,
reduce future inheritance and estate taxes, and retain use
of the property for the remainder of your lifetime?
. . . you could make a gift now that reduces taxes, results
in regular payments to the School, and maintains (or
increases) what is left for your heirs?
. . . you can.
Please contact the Development Office at 603.523.3522
for more information about becoming a member of
The Heritage Society by making a planned gift to
Cardigan Mountain School.
The Heritage Society
Noah Drummond ’13
& Chapin Leatherwood ’13
Brian Hwang ’13, James Lee ’13 & Michael Chang ’13
Juri Yun ’13
Daniel Ray ’13
Our 2010
Winners
GATES Coach Mark Holt

advancing cardigan
Cardigan People
Who is your hero?
This issue of the Chronicle is focused on the people who have
dedicated their lives to making a difference for Cardigan boys,
their own communities, and even their country. These stories
have a common theme of service and a focus on the greater
good. Cardigan Mountain School embodies these themes
in its Mission and core values (which include compassion,
honesty, respect, integrity, scholarship, and fairness).
I’ve written in the past about how you might make a
difference, how Cardigan has been a “first” for many, and
about the exciting future of our school. In the spirit of this
issue and its dedication to people (Cardigan heroes like Mr.
Gray and Mr. Clark among them), I ask each of you to take
a moment to think about who inspires you. Whom do you
admire? Who has made a difference in your life?
We all have probably been asked a question like this before,
whether for an essay in English or history class, at a job
interview, or as an ice-breaker at a social or professional
event. And we’ve all heard the common responses, or used
them ourselves:
My mom or dad.
A relative who served in the military.
A celebrity or sports figure.
The fireman or policeman who displayed great courage.
Someone who guided me through a tough time.
“The characteristic of genuine heroism is persistency.
All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of
generosity. But when you have resolved to be great,
abide by yourself, and do not try to reconcile yourself
with the world. The heroic cannot be common, nor
the common heroic.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
I recently asked one of our students this question, and his
answer, as that of a 13-year-old sometimes does, surprised
me. Naturally I was hoping he would name a Cardigan
teacher or coach whom I could add to the cast of impressive
characters included in this issue, but instead he exclaimed
with enthusiasm. . .
“My roommate!”
“Really, why is that?” I responded.
He went on to explain how helpful his roommate was, how
supportive he was when things were difficult, and how he was
generally “cool.” And that got me to thinking about what it
means to be a hero. Is heroism something that is inside all of
us? Can it be taught? What exactly makes someone a hero?
While I don’t have answers to these questions, I do know that
when a boy away at school needs somebody to look up to,
when he is feeling down or needs inspiration, he can hardly go
wrong at Cardigan, whether his hero turns out to be a teacher
or a roommate. That’s the beauty of “The Cardigan Way”; it’s
not an exclusive status that only some can attain. We live it
and share it with anyone who cares to walk it with us.
I close with a final request. Please consider how you could
be a hero for Cardigan. What could you do today to offer
support and inspire our community?
And thank you for all that you already do.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Cheek
Director of Development
BY BRIAN CHEEK

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Introducing
Cardigan’s Newest
Board Members
Trustees
Hank Holland
Hank is a managing director at The Private Banking and
Investment Group at Merrill Lynch. He joined Merrill
Lynch in 2007 to conceptualize, launch, and manage The
Core Strategies Investment Fund, an integrated investment
solution for ultra-high net worth
families. Previously, he spent 12
years at Bernstein Global Wealth
Management, where he was a
principal and national director
of investment planning.
Hank attended Southern
Methodist University on an
honors engineering scholarship
and received a BS in civil
engineering. He is active in civic affairs and currently serves
on the Board of Trustees for the San Francisco Ballet and
the U.S. Ski Team Foundation. In the past, he has been
chairman of the board for the Bay Area Discovery Museum
and has served on the Board of Trustees for Grace Cathedral,
Episcopal Charities, St. Luke’s Hospital and The Little
School. Hank is married to Beth Holland and they have three
sons: Hayden (14), Corbin (11), and Fulton (6). Hayden, a
second-year student at Cardigan Mountain School, is in the
eighth grade.
Barbara “Britt” Flanagan
Britt has more than 30 years of experience in the education
field and currently works as a consultant with Branleigh
Educational Consultants. Previously she has served as dean of
admissions and director of the Academic Enrichment Center
at Western Reserve Academy, where her husband Skip served
as headmaster for 26 years, until July 2008. They now reside in
Connecticut, where Skip serves as a dean at Avon Old Farms.
Incorporators
Ron von Jako ’81
Dr. von Jako serves as chief
medicalofficeratGEHealthcare-
Surgery. Ron received his
medical degree at 24 from the
University of Pécs, School of
Medicine and Health Sciences,
Pécs, Hungary, and trained in
surgery with externships and
research at Harvard hospitals.
He was awarded a fellowship in minimally invasive surgical
research from Dartmouth-Lahey Clinic Medical Center
in Massachusetts, and he recently completed his PhD in
experimental surgery. Ron has been active with Cardigan
over the last two years as a judge for the Charles C. Gates
Invention and Innovation Competition.
Benjamin Wey
Mr. Benjamin Wey is an expert on China and U.S.–China
trade relations. He is the current president of New York
Global Group, one of the largest Wall Street middle market
advisory firms focused on China related transactions in the
areas of corporate finance, private equity investments, and
strategic consulting. Headquartered in New York City and
Beijing, New York Global Group received the distinction
of “Best Foreign Investment Banking Firm Serving China’s
Middle Markets” from China Securities Daily in 2006.
Ben’s nephew, Mao Mao Wei, graduated from Cardigan in
2010 and now attends The Gunnery. Ben has two younger
sons who he hopes will attend CMS one day.
Mr. Wey has advised many public and private institutions
worldwide. Mr. Wey came to the United States as a teenager
on a valedictorian and full academic scholarship. He received
a bachelor’s degree in business management and an MBA
in finance. Mr. Wey is a visiting professor of finance at two
top Chinese universities: China University of Petroleum and
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Mr. Wey is
also the executive director of China Investment Association,
an affiliated entity of China’s National Development and
Reform Commission (NDRC).

alumni notes
1962
Peter Weeks
“I have nothing exciting to report. Just
that we are blessed to maintain our
health so we can enjoy our family. Best
to all.”
1964
Alva Adams, Jr.
Headmaster and Mrs. David J.
McCusker visited Alva in Colorado this
August and report that he is doing very
well. Alva loves
to both ski and
golf in his spare
time.
Roger Earle
Roger recently had the opportunity to
fish Alaska for his third time, September
11–19, and had this to say about the
experience: “Silver salmon time on
Kodiak Island is during September, so
I tried to go
in prime time.
Also got in a
day of halibut
fishing. Had
a great time.
Would strongly
r e c o m m e n d
Alaska for any fishing person in the
Cardigan family.”
Bruce Marshard
Bruce and his wife, Laura, have a
new baby girl! Charlotte Esther May
Marshard was born on August 26,
2010 at 8:20 p.m. and she weighed 8
lbs. 5 oz.
it up the mountain, and for the 1953
ski season we had a primitive ski tow.
It would only pull four of us at one
time, but we certainly had a feeling of
accomplishment as we rode up the hill.
How many teenagers do you know that
helped to build their own ski tow?”
1953
John McEwan
“My wife and I will be attending a
military reunion at Ft. Benning, Ga.,
from October 6 through the 10th.
However, your request for photos
prompted me to dig out an old album
of pictures from 1951 to 1953 and
scan some of them into my computer.
I know you will all recognize Norm
Wakely in the class photo (he was
teaching Latin at the time), but some
of the other faculty members (and
students) may not be as familiar to
you . . . Don Stowe was involved in
our lives on a 24/7 basis. He talked the
trustees into buying a rope and pullies,
and he paid $50 of his own money for
this truck. We chopped down trees to
build a platform for the truck, winched
Above: Students work with Mr. Stowe to move
a Model A truck to the top of the hill using
block and tackle (and a lot of elbow grease).
Left: Skiing at the Pinnacle prior to the
makeshift lift involved a good workout.
Mr. McEwan noted, incidentally, that he
remembered no overweight skiers at Cardigan!
Above: Cardigan faculty and students at the
Canaan Street campus (nicknamed “The Lodge”)
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Architectural Center, where I received
my degree. As a sideline I was planning
on sailing around the world and studied
celestial navigation at Harvard, then
moved to the Bahamas on the island
Eleuthera, whose inhabitants had a
direct impact on Harvard University
by selling the lumber found on the
island to England and using those
funds to start Harvard—so history tells
it. I [now] own and operate a small
boutique architectural firm in Delray
Beach, as well as some commercial
property. My son plays travel hockey;
this last season they won the state
championship undefeated and traveled
to Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Nashville,
and showed them what a Florida team
can do, which was outplay them. Sadly,
I have never been back to the campus,
but have some very fond memories;
I hope it’s still a tradition to make
all incoming students climb Mount
Cardigan. I was reading with interest in
the Chronicle about the involvements
some of the past alumni have had in
racing. I attended Cardigan, I believe,
in the seventh and eighth grades. I
enjoyed brief [involvement in] racing
in what is known as Karting; I was the
Southeast regional champion in 2004
and 2005. Had to give it up due to
injuries and not being well received
with my family—racing is a 24/7
commitment and very addictive. I’m
still involved with racing at a club level
in cars and on motorcycles; also, I am
a racing instructor, and being fortunate
enough to live within an hour-and-a-
half drive of three great historic tracks
helps as well.”
1980
Patrick Gilligan
“Hello, Cougars! Looking forward
to visiting The Point in October for
Homecoming, and hoping to see many
old friends. It has been a great year. We
have had good health, and the kids are
growing fast.Travel to NYC every week,
so the dorm life prepared me quite well
for hotel living. I hope you are all well,
and I look forward to catching up with
as many alums as possible. See you on
The Point! Go Cougars!”
From left: Jax, Kiki, Amy, & Alli Gilligan (Patrick
is behind them).
R. Kevin Rimel
Kevin and his family, wife Michaela
and 15-year-old daughter, stopped
by the Cardigan campus. Kevin said
it had been 30 years since he had
been on campus. He stopped by
the Development Office for photos
and then went on to do a tour of the
campus with his family on his own.
(The family is pictured here with Headmaster
and Steff McCusker.)
1967
Paul Smith
Paul is presently working on “Mission
Impossible 4” for POV Previs, LLC
(www.persistenceofvision.com).
1970
William (Tim) Fleming, Esq.
Tim writes that he is entering his 27th
year of practicing law in State College,
Pa., this fall. He recently spent time
with former faculty member and fellow
alumnus Richard Clancy ’67 this
past summer kayaking on Newfound
Lake, which was followed by a picnic
catered by former Cardigan faculty
member and friend Ruth (Greenwood)
Conwell. A nice time at the lake was
had by all. Tim also writes that he
expects numerous visits from Steve
August ’69 over the next four years, as
Steve’s son, Sam, is a freshman at Penn
State University this fall. Tim has also
just begun his 12th year as a member
of the Cardigan Board of Trustees. He
encourages all members of his class
to communicate with the School and
to come back to see all the exciting
developments happening at Cardigan!
1974
George Brewer IV
“When attending Cardigan I was one
of the few students from Florida (two
or three), which is where I live now
with my wife, Amy, and son, Bowen,
in the beautiful beachfront town of
Delray Beach. I lived on Back Bay
for 14 years and attended Boston

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1981
Dr. Ronald von
Jako
Ron made a stop by the
campus this summer with
his wife, Ava, and son,
Christian, and joined the
Cardigan board this fall
as an incorporator.
1982
James Malm
James sent in a family photo
atop Mammoth Mountain,
from Labor Day.
1988
Forrest Goggin
“We live in Mendocino, Calif., where I am a private money
manager. We have a baby boy due in December. Would like to
send him to CMS someday.”
Noah Shore
“Jennifer, Noah, and big brother
Owen are proud to announce the
arrival of Blakely Danto Shore…
she was born on August 2, 2010,
and everyone is doing great!”
1989
Brett Ference
“I have been living and working in southern Vermont for the last
12 years with my wife, Kristine. I am the senior hunting product
development specialist for The Orvis Company in Manchester,
Vermont. I recall fondly how
Cardigan continually reinforced
my love for the outdoors and
fostered that passion into what
has become my career. I still try
to do a sunrise hike every year,
and always think of Mr. Wakely
and what a great influence he had
on my life.”
Winter Wonderland
February 4, 2011
www.cardigan.org/auction
This year’s auction will be the best ever,
so mark your calendar and buy those
50/50 Raffle tickets—they’re $50 each
or 3/$100, and the winner takes away
half the proceeds from ticket sales.
This evening features a fantastic silent
and live auction along with dinner
and entertainment. If you would like to
sponsor this year’s auction and support
programming for the boys, call Andrew
at 603.523.3516.

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1994
Michael (Greenleaf) Garrison
Greenleaf says that his daughter, Avery, is “AWESOME!”
He feels that it is such a
blessing to finally be a dad.
She just turned a year old,
and is finding her voice and
enjoying her mobility.
1995
Philippe Cousteau
In his role as chief ocean correspondent for Planet Green
(a Discovery company), Philippe made ABC News in May
taking a Good Morning America reporter for a dive into the
oily waters of the Gulf to see the effects of the BP oil leak.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/diving-gulfs-toxic-
soup-10735329
This link is also
available at www.
cardigan.org/alumni
Tommi Runsamo
Tommi recently sent us photos!
Tommi and his daughter, Emmi,
in Orlando, Fla. Above: Emmi and
Taija, Tommi’s wife.
1997
Robert Barker III
Robbie currently teaches
and coaches here on The
Point and was married
during the summer of
2009. He and his wife,
Marcelle, are pictured
here at their wedding.
William “Mac” MacVittie ’99
Since graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2006
and attending pilot training, William MacVittie has
flown close to 100 combat missions over the skies of
southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mac is currently
stationed at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, flying the
C-17A Globemaster (shown below), where in addition
to flying sorties in support of American and coalition
troops on the ground, he has piloted numerous medical
evacuations and humanitarian missions. Having now
risen to the rank of captain, Mac is preparing to embark
on his third deployment to the Middle East.
Alumni Service
with Distinction

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Benjamin Roberts
Ben Roberts sent in a photo taken in
Turkey during his trek around the
world, which took him to the South
Pacific, Southeast Asia, India, Turkey,
Greece, Germany, France, and the
Netherlands. At the
moment, he is living
in Boulder, Colorado,
and working as a pro-
fessional ski instruc-
tor. It’s a tough life,
but somebody has to
do it.
2000
Tommi Lindholm
“We bought our first apartment last
January here in Hyvinkää. My son
just turned three years old, and it has
been great to follow his development.
My fiancé is teaching sixth grade in
elementary school. I am currently
working for Kone Industrial as a
purchaser, but in two weeks I will start
a new job in Marioff as a sourcing
specialist. So living here in Finland is
going great. I would like say hello to
all my classmates in the Class of 2000.”
2001
Nicholas Guidi
“I am working in Stanford University’s
Athletic Department at the Avery
Aquatics Center. In addition to work-
ing at Stanford, I worked as an intern in
event operations with the San Francisco
49ers during August and September.
This past April, I ran my first Boston
Marathon in 3:01.27.
It was a great experi-
ence, and I hope to go
back next year. I also
ran the San Francisco
Marathon in July in
2:57.01. My running
career all started with
the CMS ‘Lake Run.’
1997
Hernando Caicedo
“I went to Lynn University in Boca Raton starting
in 2000. I ended up starting my own company
buying and selling low-income properties in
Miami and Ft. Lauderdale at that time. It started
to go well, and I began dedicating more time to
my business than to college. I ended up leaving
Lynn in my second year. I continued on with my
real estate business for about another year, after which I began to work with one
of my father’s companies. While I was working in his flower business, he sold
the company, and I went to work with a finance company that specialized in
factoring. During my time at Expocredit I had a client that owned a call center.
After working with this client for a while, I saw the potential in the call center
business—especially in the near-shore call centers in Latin America, since more
and more companies are leaving India and
the Philippines due to poor quality service.
“In January of 2009, I decided to start my
own call center; operations really didn’t
start until July of 2009. It’s now been just
over a year, and we have had our ups and
downs, which is as expected with a new
company. My call center is located in
Bogota, Colombia, and all my clients are
in the U.S. I now spend almost an equal amount of time in Miami and Bogota.
I head back and forth just about every two weeks; sometimes I stay in one place
longer depending on what needs to be done.
“Aside from work I try to travel to other places as often as possible, since it gets
a bit monotonous traveling between the same two cities so often. The only other
place I travel to with great frequency is NYC. I also received my pilot’s license in
2009, and I have been flying as much as possible since then. I pretty much grew
up in an airplane, because my father was a pilot and he always took me with
him. I have always had an affinity for aviation, and I started my pilot’s course
in 2000 and never finished due to time constraints. Finally last year I decided
that it was now or never, and I pulled the trigger. It’s something that I enjoy
tremendously, and I love the world that aviation opens up.
“Cardigan will always be a special place
with lots of great memories. I appreciate
all the faculty there, especially Mr.
Funnell. I am currently writing to you
from my office in Bogota, Colombia.
I hope to be able to make a trip up to
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Justin Simon
Class of 2000
TheSimonfamilyhasbeenintimately
connected to Cardigan since 1998
when they moved to Canaan Street.
Justin, the eldest son, graduated
from CMS in 2000, after which he
spent four years at Holderness before
heading off to Bates College and a
successful lacrosse and soccer career.
After a few years coaching lacrosse
in California, Justin returned to
Holderness in 2009 where he now
servesastheassistantathleticdirector
(and mentor to other Cougars like
Gavin Bayreuther, shown above).
The Cardigan alumni contingent
at Holderness has done impressive
community service work together
there, including hosting youth
lacrosse clinics and raising funds for
Lacrosse the Nations, an international
humanitarian organization that
utilizes sport and play to provide
education, mentorship, hope, and
opportunity to children living
in impoverished communities
worldwide.
We give these alums our “Heart of
the Cougar” salute!
I also finished doing a postgraduate
class in professional sports management this
past spring.”
2002
Kory Falite
Kory recently graduated from the
University of Massachusetts Lowell,
whereheplayedontheMen’sIceHockey
Team as a part of Hockey East! He had
a very successful career, scoring over
110 points for the River Hawks during
his four years. He has signed with the
Saint Louis Blues Hockey Organization
and was assigned to the AHL affiliate in
Peoria, Ill. The Falite family wishes the
entire Cardigan community the best in
the new school year.
Timothy Geverd
Tim graduated from St. Michael’s
magna cum laude and is now taking
the LSAB. He wishes he could have
made it to Homecoming, but he was
taking the test! He is looking to attend
law school.
Andrew Modlin
Andrew has graduated from UVM and
is now working in Nevada for the U.S.
Geological Service; he is also working
toward his master’s.
Marc Shaer
Marc is working for Major League
Baseball in the Arizona Fall League,
following an internship with the
Houston Astros.
2004
Eubene Sa
“I’m entering my fourth year in software
engineering at McGill University in
Montreal, Canada. It is a tough degree,
but I have two semesters left after this
one! I always think about Cardigan
when I pass exit 17 on I-89 when I go
down to/come back from Boston. I
hope all is well, and I will try to make
a visit soon!”
2006
Andrew (Drew) Philie
Drew, who plays Lacrosse for the
University of Vermont, was chosen
last spring as the American East Men’s
Lacrosse Fans’ Choice Player of the
Year. He iplayed attack as a freshman
for the Catamounts, and ranked fourth
among the American East leaders.
Drew was also a two-time American
East Rookie of the Week and tallied
15 goals and five assists in his last three
games of the season.
2007
Christian Carpino
In June, Christian was featured in an
article in the Nashua Telegraph. In the
article, he talks about how he got his
start in cooking as a sixth grader at
Cardigan, volunteering to do kitchen
duty, where he chopped vegetables and
prepared other foods. Christian has
since graduated from Bishop Guertin
High School and has been accepted to
the Culinary Institute of America in
Hyde Park, N.Y. (Photos below.)
Dillon Corkran
Dillon was recently awarded the Bob
Brooks Award at Holderness. The
award winner is chosen each year by
the freshmen and
is given to the
senior they feel
made Holderness
feel like home the
most. Congrats,
Dillon!
Gavin Bayreuther ’09 and
Justin Simon ’00 this fall.
Photo courtesy of Holderness School.

Cody Marquis
In May, the (North Andover, Mass.)
Eagle-Tribune wrote an article on
Cody. Cody just finished his senior
year at Londonderry
High School, playing
lacrosse. He was
ranked third in the
area in goals (with 36)
and points (with 51)
through 10 games.
Good work, Cody!
William Schoder
In May, an article was written about
Will in a publication printed and placed
inside newspapers by “The Friends
Program” in Concord, N.H. Will was
honored for his work in the program
and especially the relationship he built
with the boy he was mentoring. While
a student at St. Paul’s School, Will
spent every Monday with the boy for
two years Will was the main topic at
the organization’s annual auction.
2008
Ian Gagnon
Ian has been chosen as Kimball Union
Academy’s student body president
for this year. Congratulations, Ian!
Young Soo
Jang
In May, Young
Soo was honored
for his scientific
research at the
Junior Science
and Humanities
S y m p o s i u m .
He placed third, winning a $1,000
Army–Navy–Air Force Scholarship
Award for Northern New England for
his development of the Aluminium (III)
Chemosensor.Congratulations,YoungSoo!
Michael Moran
The Taft alumni magazine recently
wrote that Mike had dominated the
mound last year, finishing with a record
of 7-1 with four saves, and an ERA of
1.99. He led the team with six home
runs, and was named to the Colonial
League all-star team. Great work, Mike!
Jerome Silvey III
Jerry was elected as the president of the
studentbodyfor2010-2011atSalisbury.
2009
John Kelly, Jr.
Huaskar Rodriguez
Tyler Wilmot
These Class of 2009 boys had a small
reunion at Berkshire while attending
sports activities.
Youngrok Park
Youngrok was elected this year’s vice
presidentofthefifthformatPortsmouth
Abbey. Congrats, Youngrok!
2010
Jung Su Kim
“The highlight of my 2010 summer
was going to Cambodia. I did medical
community service with doctors hosted
by a church. It was the first time I actually
experienced looking at various surgeries.
. . (LIVE!!). Some took only 15 minutes;
some took up to one hour. I helped out
the doctors, and I got to learn the names
ofthediseases,tumors,anddifferentkinds
of tools for the surgeries. I had a great
opportunity to assist in the surgeries.”
Adam Philie
Adam recently informed Mr. Funnell
that the Boston cream pie at Deerfield is
not even close to being as good as it is at
Cardigan. He added that he is currently
a sophomore at Deerfield and playing
soccer now. Adam loves it so far and is
already looking forward to hockey in the
winter and lacrosse in the spring.
Matt Borghi
Matt is thriving (and very happy)
at Groton, getting all A’s and B’s,
captaining the JV football team (Matt
has also seen time on the Zebras’s
varsity football team this fall), and
looking forward to the hockey season.
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Three Generations of Harmons Attend Clark, Cardigan
A Long Cardigan Legacy
Back row, from left: Zak ’11, Ben ’07, Nicholas ’75, Robert GP’07,
’11. Front: AnnMarie P’07, ’11 and Dr. Lyn Harmon GP’07, ’11.
The Harmon family of
Waitsfield, Vermont, may well
take the honor as the family with
the longest Cardigan legacy.
Current ninth grader, Zak, his
older brother, Ben ’07, and
his father, Nicholas ’75, have
all called Cardigan their alma
mater, and grandfather Robert
graduated from the Clark
School* in Hanover, N.H., in
the late 1940s. And we may not
have seen the last Harmon from
the current generation, since
mom reports that “chances are
quite great” that Zak’s younger
brother,Matthew(shown below),
will be attending Cardigan in the
future!
*Clifford P. Clark established the Clark School in Hanover, N.H.,
in 1918, and after he and Director Frank Millett Morgan retired
in 1952, the Clark School merged with the Cardigan Mountain
School in Canaan, N.H. (July 1953). The title of Cardigan’s
magazine was, incidentally, adopted from the Clark School’s
Chronicle, which was published there five times a year.
2011
James Herbert
Charles Parry
On September 25, 2010, the JV soccer
team of Cardigan played KUA’s thirds
team. Charlie and Jim played well for
KUA, but in the end, Cardigan won.
Charlie (right) and Jim stopped to
have their picture taken.
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former faculty news
William X. Barron
Longtime Cardigan faculty member and
coach, Bill (BXB) Barron, celebrated his
weddingtoVictoriaSolenasonSaturday,
October 30, at the Mountainside Chapel
in Estes Park, Colorado, with a whole
host of Cardigan alumni at his side.
Cardigan family members who planned
on attending the wedding included:
Jesse Aghravi ’97
Sean Chan ’99
PJ Chesson ’94
Ethan Hausman ’94
Stu Hutchinson ’93
Hank Jones ’87
Michael Koskey ’98
George Lewis ’90
Bill Marthens ’87
Josh Perelman ’86
Rafael Rojas ’98
Neal Scheufler ’85
Congratulations, Bill and Victoria!
Richard Andriole, Jr.
“My wife, Sue, gave birth to our baby
daughter, Lily, on March 23. Lily was
7 lbs. 10 oz. at birth and was about
20 inches in length. Our older child,
Alec, is thrilled with his new sister and
enjoys talking to her and holding her.
(We’ll see how he feels about her when
she starts to get into his things...) I’m
about to complete my 10th year at
Derby Academy, in Hingham, Mass.
It’s a great community and a great
place to work. We’ve been living in
our home in Framingham for nearly
six years now. I see Todd Eveleth a
couple times a year when my soccer
and lacrosse teams travel to the
Fessenden School for games. I’d love
to hear from any of my old students
or colleagues! You can email me at
brindyfan17@yahoo.com or send me
a message on Facebook.”
Edward Peach
“Ted” Peach, one of the School’s original faculty members, made a recent
visit to campus with his grandson, Morgan Peach.
Below: Mr. Peach (second from left in the back row) with the cross-country team and
Headmaster McCusker (far left back row).
Kristen Tobin
Our former athletic trainer, Kristen
Tobin, sent a post card along to us
a few weeks ago (and given that
these usually take a while to make it
to their destinations, this info may
actually be more than a month old!).
Kristen wrote that she had been to
Egypt already, and at the time the
card was written she was exploring
the ancient temples and monaster-
ies of Greece; she then planned to
head to Istanbul. She said she defi-
nitely was missing CMS but abso-
lutely loving her around-the-world
adventures.
Bill and Victoria
The entrance to
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Homecoming 2010
Top: Ginny Collins, who had recently made the acquaintance of Kevin Callahan
P’11,’13.Top right: BevWakely and Headmaster David J. McCusker, Jr. ’80. Above
left: Recent alums Gordie Borek ’10, Colin McCusker ’09, and Cam McCusker ’10.
Above right: Joe Cardigan with some new friends.
The Alumni Board,
led by Ken Klaus ’73
(center) held its fall
meeting .
& Fall Parents’ Weekend
From top left: Brian and Lee
LaPointe P’11; a classroom
overflowing with parents;
Shaymus Colman ’11 consults
with Mom on some classwork;
Cam Patch ’11 with curious Dad
looking on; Victoria and David
Plekenpol P’13, and the Johnston
family (Ben’ 11 second from left).
Cougar athletic teams made an excellent
showing on Eaglebrook Day, with
the Varsity Football squad earning a
convincing 46-6 win!
New to the
Homecoming
celebration—and
a big hit this
year—“Richie’s
Italian Ice” was
provided by the
family of Richie
Cardillo ’12.

For hundreds of boys during her
long stretches here, which began
in 1978, Susan March Rives was
the source of warm, supportive
inspiration—inspiration
for creativity some never
knew they had within. For
countless others, aware
of their innate artistic
abilities already, she
was able to push and
encourage, helping
them glimpse their
potential. And for
still others, even
those who may
have never
joined her
Ms. Rives’ Magnum Opus

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in her lively and colorful teaching spaces, she was the
maternal figure they sought out when they needed an
ear in emotionally challenging times, or the teacher
with whom they chose to share their exciting
news. Faculty members who have taught side-
by-side with Susan will remember always,
and with great fondness, her smile and her
warmth—in the presence both of her
students and of her colleagues.
In July, while cleaning out her
Bronfman classroom, Ms.
Rives took stock of her long
career with an improptu
retrospective exhibit of
student work on the
floor of the Gillette
Room; our
cameras were
at the ready!

Traditions
The Green Jacket Award is given each year to that member
of the Alumni Association who has distinguished himself in
his service to Cardigan Mountain School and to the Alumni
Association.
Thisyear’srecipienthasbeenadedicatedalumnusofCardigan
for nearly 40 years. He was school leader in 1969 and has
served on the Alumni Board
for many years.
Even with his very busy
schedule, Steve has always
found time for Cardigan,
and we are grateful for
his support. The Alumni
Association presented its
highest honor, the Green
Jacket, to Steve August ’69.
Alumni Association Honors
August and Rives
The Honorary Alumni
Award is presented each
year to a member of the
“Cardigan family” who is
not an alumnus, but who,
in the eyes of a grateful
Alumni Association, has
exhibited extraordinary
service to the students of
CardiganMountainSchool.
For hundreds of boys during her long tenure here, which
began in 1978, Susan has been the source of warmth and
encouragement, handed out freely to both students and
colleagues, enriching the “Cardigan family” beyond measure.
For this, the Cardigan Mountain School Alumni
Association proudly recognizes Susan March Rives as an
“honorary alumna” of Cardigan Mountain School. As a
recipient, she is awarded all associated rights and privileges
from this day forward.
© Tom Kates 2008
© Tom Kates 2008
© Tom Kates 2008
For more information:
603.523.3526
summersession@cardigan.org www.cardigan.org/summer
June 25 - August 3, 2010 • Canaan, N.H.
Summer Session 2011
robotics • drama • basketball • french • reading • latin
• chorus • ceramics • photography • algebra • computers •
environmental science • esl • tennis • study skills • painting
• forensic science • creative writing • lacrosse • spanish • music •
• Academic review and enrichment classes, arts,
athletics, and traditional summer camp activities
on a scenic lakeside campus.
• For girls and boys grades 3-9.
• Boarding or day program options.
• Three or six weeks.
Summer Session Turns 60
Make This Your Best Summer Ever!

The Annual Fund for
CARDIGAN
We make boys our first priority.
Please make Cardigan your first priority.
Cardigan first.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO
PREPARING BOYS—IN
MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT—
FOR RESPONSIBLE AND
MEANINGFUL LIVES.
Make your gift online at www.cardigan.org or contact Andrew Helming at 603.523.3516.

Cardigan Mountain School
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741 www.cardigan.org
In addition to selecting recycled paper for this edition of
the Chronicle, Cardigan Mountain School also chose a
green-minded partner to print the magazine. Capital Offset
Company, Inc. Concord, N.H. is an FSC certified printer that
operates a green pressroom using vegetable-based inks, water-
based aqueous coating, and alcohol replacement chemistry, in
order to minimize its use of solvents and the volatile organic
compounds found in traditional fountain solutions. COC
also recycles all make-ready sheets, trim off, and waste from its
in-house saddle stitcher, as well as corrugated containers, scrap
paper, and aluminum plates.

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