Alumni Notes

Share your news, honors, awards, and interesting happenings with your classmates.

1928

Robert Frick writes, "Still carrying on. Now when I'm late I can say, "I'm using a walker - not a runner!" (1/08)

1929
Alfred O. Therkildsen writes that he is sorry to have missed the Alumni Day festivities but hopes to make it for his 80^th reunion next year! (6/08)

1930

Richard C. Rose has been recognized by the Vermont Woodlands Association and the American Tree Farm System as Vermont Tree Farmer of 2007. His family's Sable Mountain Corporation lands in Stockbridge, VT have been designated Outstanding Tree Farm of 2007. (1/08)

1940

Edwin Lane Dunbaugh died on August 20, 2006. Mr. Dunbaugh was the President of his class at Rectory. (1/08)

1942
Robert Buffum writes, “Thanks for keeping us informed about the events at Rectory. Unfortunately we weren’t able to get there for this year’s Alumni Day.” Robert and his wife, Sydney, own and operate the Manasota Beach Club in Englewood, Florida. For information about the Club visit their website at www.manasotabeachclub.com. (6/08)

1944
David Brooks reports that he is dining, oil painting, and singing barbershop in chorus and with quartet. He traveled with his wife, Jo-An to Holland in April. He says they are both, “healthy and well!” (6/08)

1948
Peter M. Bell, now retired, shared his academic accomplishments since leaving Rectory:

Brunswick School ‘52

St. Lawrence University (BS) ‘56

U.S. Army (honorably discharged ’57)

University of Cincinnati (MS) ‘59

Harvard University (MA, Ph.D) ‘63 (6/08)

1949

Peter Houston writes, "I am still working half time (20+ hours) per week at Hanscom AFB technical staff to the Air Force. We just became the proud grandparents of twins - a boy and a girl. It has been an exciting year with all this taking place 4 April 06. Their names are Ethan and Emily. I told my daughter Suzy, "Well done!" (1/08)

1951
David Allen writes, “My wife, Carol, married 27 years, died on January 5, 2008. Her death resulted from a heart attack. We had moved into University Village Retirement Community in Thousand Oaks, CA on September 18, 2007 and Carol was enjoying the many activities here. I plan to remain here. We sold our house in Cambria. Carol and I have made a number of new friends here and their support during this difficult time has meant a great deal to me.” (6/08)

1952

Blair Bigelow and Meredith Jones were married in January 2007. He writes, "Ridley Rhind, who taught at Rectory in 1957-1958, his wife Julie and I visited Rectory early in October." (1/08)

1953

Hill Bullard reports the birth of his first grandchild in June 2007. Her name is Simonne Thibeault. (1/08)

1955

Lucius Carroll II visited The Rectory School this fall. He commented on the transformation of the campus since he was last in Pomfret. He and Mr. Army had an enjoyable visit.

Lucius lives in Nashville, TN with his wife. (1/08)

Norman Cooper would love to hear from old friends. Please contact the Development Office for information. (1/08)

Thomas Corwin reports that he spoke to Norm Cooper ’55 a few months ago. He hopes to stop by to see him soon. (6/08)

1956

Norman W. "Punch" Smith writes, "I am still living in Charleston, SC area within 5 miles of all six grandkids. Mother Phyllis is moving to our area from Creamery Brook in Brooklyn, CT." (1/08)

1958
Henry Soper writes, “My brother John ’60 and I recently attended the wedding of Michelle Soper. Michelle is the daughter of our other brother, Tom ’63. The wedding was held in a ski resort in Anchorage, Alaska the day after a foot of snow. It was beautiful!”

1960

Richard M. Rose has been awarded Rotarian of the Year by the Cortland, OH Rotary Club. (1/08)

1962

James K. Hill writes, "After 45 years since graduating from Rectory, I find myself starting a new job with Edible Arrangements International, Inc. based in Wallingford, CT - approximately 50 miles from Pomfret! I am the Director of International Development. I have three daughters and one grandchild." (1/08)

Robert Perkin writes, “I would like to extend my very best wishes to my class of 1962 and the entire Rectory School community.” (6/08)

1986
Daniel Entwistle lives and works in New York City and is the President of a commercial real estate firm. He enjoys playing tennis and squash and will occasionally run into other Rectory Alumni such as Matt Donaldson ’85 and Peter Reed ’85. (6/08)

1988
Dave Angelis and his wife, Deb, live in Charlotte, North Carolina where he works as an insurance broker. After leaving Rectory, Dave went to Gould Academy in Maine then to Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts for two years. Dave finished his education at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He hopes to be able to connect with classmates and can be emailed at dangelis0258@yahoo.com. (6/08)

1993

Ryan Howard and his wife Paula welcomed their first child into the world on April 27, 2007. His name is Dean Pisani Howard. (1/08)

1994
Trevor Rees is enrolled to take the National Outdoor Leadership School’s River Instructor Course in the Yukon Territory this summer. “I have taken on the responsibility of being a dog owner for an eleven month old English Lab named Tucker.” Trevor teaches English and is a favored dorm master at The Rectory School. He can be contacted via email at trees@rectoryschool.org.

1996

Anders Vercelli has teamed up with his younger brother Lars Vercelli '01 and recorded a new CD that features Lars as the lead singer being backed up y a swinging jazz quintet, let by Anders, who served as musical director and producer of the album. Also in the jazz quintet backing Lars up are several faculty members from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Songs on the CD include: "Shadow of Your Smile," "What a Difference a Day Made," "Our Love is Here to Stay," among other classic jazz standards and two original songs written by Anders.

The CD will be available for sale through the online music store CDBaby.com. Check Anders' site at AndersJazz.com for updates! (1/08)

Jackson Mizell has joined the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment "Golden Dragons," 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, N.Y. (1/08)

2002

Lewis Merl graduated from Pomfret School in June 2006 as the Valedictorian of his class. He took a gap year traveling and working in Ecuador. He is currently trekking in Bolivia and Peru and plans to enter Middlebury College in February 2008. Now fluent in Spanish, he would love to get in touch with former Rectory classmate Francisco Brown. (1/08)

2003

Rectory friends gathered for a picture at the Wedding of Gerard Kay on the Cape in December 2007. Pictured are former Rectory faculty member, Julia Tatsch, Gerard, Alex Werner '03 and former Rectory faculty member, Beverly DiPaolo. (1/08)

Matthew Kaufman is attending Santa Fe College in Gainsville, FL. (1/08)

2004

Emily MacKenzie is now at the University of Connecticut studying Liberal Arts; deciding between education and the medical field. Alan '07 and Molly '08 are both enjoying Marianapolis. The entire family fondly remember their days at Rectory. (1/08)

Jared Skaats was named to the Dean’s List for the 2008 Spring Semester at Keene State College. Jared achieved a 3.75 GPA for the spring term and also pledged to Sigma Lambda Chi fraternity. (6/08)

2005
Jason Andrews graduated from St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island. Jason won the Wood Drama Award. (6/08)

John McKinley recently graduated from Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut. John received a Departmental Distinction in Visual Arts, a course award in Forestry and The Richard Fromberg Award. (6/08)

2006

Jessica Graney writes, "Michael Graney is soaring with the eagles at Virginia Episcopal School. He has been in the top fifteen in his class for most of the year. He received the Spanish 1 award. His grade was never below a 98! He had a role in the spring musical, "Hello Dolly" and had a great part in the fall play, "The Bride of Brackenloch". He did not have the lead but he was the star of the show. He ran cross country, swam, (qualifying for the state meet in IM), and is cycling this spring. He plans to take Spanish 2 at home this summer and take Spanish 3 Honors next year. (All his idea!) He has been tapped to take all honors and APs except English next year. At this point, Michael credits the Rectory with much of his high school readiness. His thoughts are all good about his two years there. He is very happy!" (1/08)

Carl Skaats, a junior at Norwich Free Academy plays LaCrosse and is hoping to attend Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. (1/08)

2007

Gwen & Roald Haaland write, "Two years at The Rectory School helped Jamieson Haaland exceed our expectations in both academics and athletics as he successfully transitioned to E.O. Smith High School in Mansfield, CT this fall. He is doing very well in cross country running and all academic areas. Our everlasting gratitude goes out to all the wonderful "family" that is Rectory's faculty and staff." (1/08)

2008
Thomas Hamilton recently visited Rectory to catch up with old friends. Thomas completed his 9^th grade year at Briarcliff High School in Briarcliff Manor, New York. He has been on the high honor roll all year. He is swimming and taking archery lessons – a love he developed at Rectory during his 5^th grade MELP. (6/08)