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NEWS FROM THE HEADMASTER January 2005
OUR NEW HEADMASTER HAS BEEN SELECTED!
The Trustees and I are pleased to announce that Andrew Menke has accepted the position as New Hampton’s Head of School. Since 1995 Andrew has served Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale, Colorado, where he has been Head of School for the last five years. Andrew graduated in 1986 with a B.A. in English from Towson University. Andrew, his wife Jennifer, and their two children, ages eight and ten, are excited to be joining our community, and I expect they will be arriving in July. Andrew will be joining me in Vail later this week, where he will have the chance to interact with 50 of our students and their faculty chaperones. You will receive a more detailed announcement from the Search Committee in a few days.
NEW DORM WELL UNDER WAY
Construction on the new dorm is moving ahead quickly. The exterior walls are completed and the roof is in the final stages of being enclosed. The metal roofing is on order and this work is scheduled to begin at the end of January. The exterior windows and doors are being installed, allowing siding and trim to begin in early February. With the shell of the building weather tight, the construction of the interior walls will soon be completed, allowing the mechanical and electrical systems to be roughed in. Insulation and drywall will follow in mid-February.
Despite the winter weather, the project is currently on schedule and will be completed in late May. The new building will have the capacity to house thirty students along with four faculty apartments. Conneston Construction, Inc. (CCI) of Gilford, New Hampshire, is the construction manager and Herman Hassinger, New Hampton School Trustee Emeritus, is the architect.
COLLEGE NEWS FOR 2006
1. Make sure you send in the RSVP card for the Class of 2006 College Weekend (see below). The invitation for this program went home in mid-December. This is a required program for all members of the Class of 2006.
2. The Class of 2006 College Counseling Questionnaire was passed out to all members of the class at class meeting. The form is to be returned it to me before students depart for Spring Break. This should be an example of the students “best work,” so remember that.
3. The new SAT I is required for the entire class. If students are taking the new SAT I in March while at home, they must register before February 1st. If they are taking the new SAT I in May, they must register before going home for Spring Break. Registration is best done online through our website.
CLASS OF 2006 COLLEGE WEEKEND
On February 18 and 19, the Class of 2006 and their parents will attend the informative and interactive College Weekend. This required event will commence on Friday afternoon at 4:30 with a reception in Alumni Hall, followed by an introduction and overview in the theater. With admissions professionals representing Dartmouth College, University of North Carolina, and Florida Southern University, participants will engage in a mock admissions review process utilizing actual case studies. The admissions panel will also offer insight into the do’s and don’ts of the application process and offer first-hand insight into the world of college admissions. Sally Plyler, Darren Redman and current seniors will join me, and all of us will share our experiences and appropriate information in launching this next important phase for the Class of 2006. For a complete agenda, visit the NHS website.
IT’S WINTER CARNIVAL TIME!
Winter Carnival 2005 takes place Wednesday through Sunday, February 2-6, 2005 to provide students and faculty entertaining relief from the winter doldrums. Students and faculty are divided into four teams, by class, to compete for $1,000 for their class account and a pizza party. Scheduled events include a tug of war, broomball, snow sculptures, limbo and hula hoop contests on the ice, sled races, jousting, inflatable obstacle course, Casino Night, Moxie Chug Contest, and a Superbowl party. If you come, feel free to join us for Sunday brunch (10:30-12:30) or dinner (starts at 5:00).
If you are interested and available to help, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities for weekend events, and food is also needed for Sunday. Please contact Cindy Buck to volunteer or for more information: 603-677-3414 or cbuck@newhampton.org.
SUCCESS ON THE SLOPES
The winter months at New Hampton School mean snow and a chance for our students to get outside and play — and I love joining them! During Christmas break, I was able to train with the USSA ski team, watch the Prep team race at Loon, and even help drive some of the racers to the mountain. It’s a fast-paced schedule for these dedicated athletes, and it’s fun to try to keep up with them. Just this past Monday night, the 24th of January, I joined our USSA students and many parents for dinner in Bartlett as the team is in the midst of four Super G races at Attitash.
On the first weekend back from Christmas break, our women’s USSA team grabbed the spotlight as Alex Ray of Laconia, N.H. won both runs of a Macomber Cup slalom at Cannon Mountain, which propelled her to the top of the Macomber standings. She joins freshman Kali Brennick of Bartlett, N.H., who is ranked number one in the Technica standings. Meanwhile, six of our USSA racers have been invited to compete in the F.I.S. Development Series at the end of the month. Head coach Bill Cramton credits his talented coaching staff of Jason Guilbert, Jake Manseau, and Richard “Garr” Corcoran with bringing out the best in their racers.
The Prep team’s season is just getting under way, and coach Tucker Barnaby, assisted by Laurel Leaman and Chris Tetrault, says that this year’s team is the most dedicated group they have coached in recent years. They love to ski and continue training until the last chair ride up the mountain. Tucker says the team’s love of skiing and dedication to the sport leaves him with high expectations for the season.
The NHS Snowboard Team continues to grow. Our 22 riders are top contenders in the Lakes Region Series. Recently, the team traveled to Bromley Mountain in Vermont to compete in a GS race. The women finished in 2nd place, and three New Hampton School men riders finished in the top ten. That’s an amazing accomplishment considering New Hampton doesn’t even train GS, being primarily a freestyle team! Maddie Smith, Class of 2007, placed 3rd in a Boarder Cross event at Loon this past Sunday. Coaches Steve Cramton and Jason Cheney continue to work toward obtaining gates and hill space to increase the team’s competitiveness.
Alumnus Warner Nickerson ’00 is making a name for himself in the ski world. The All-American skier at Colby College took the silver medal in GS at the FIS World University games in Innsbruck, Austria, in early January. He previously had placed fourth in the Super G event and ninth in the downhill. Nickerson was chosen as one of six male skiers to represent the U.S. at the World Games. After graduating from New Hampton School, Nickerson deferred college for one year to attend Ski Summit in Colorado. He is currently a senior at Colby College. The World University Games bring together student athletes aged 17-28 from around the world to compete in winter sports.
Topher Harlow ’01 recently captured the men’s giant slalom and led Plymouth State University Men’s Alpine Ski Team to victory over 10 other colleges and universities during Winter Carnival races at Waterville Valley. Topher was up against 85 racers.
VAIL ’05
Fifty students and faculty depart on Thursday morning, the 27th, at 5:30 a.m. on a Concord Trailways Charter for our annual ski trip to Vail, Colorado. The group flies on United Airlines from Boston to Denver and boards Colorado Charters to ride up into Vail. Peter Seibert, Class of 1943, was the founder of Vail. The Vail trip is one of the biggest hits at NHS. Information on the trip goes home to families in June and the trip is sold out in July.
2005 SCHOLASTIC ART AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Owen Laurion, Taewon Lee, Joo-Hae Lee, John Mitchell, Sadie Nash, Evelyn Ozburn, Jonathan Gillon, and Hale Irwin whose original works of art have earned them recognition in a statewide, juried art show. John Mitchell earned a Gold Key for his drawing “Baskets & Corn.” Silver Keys were awarded to Owen for a drawing called “Lots of Peace.” Two silvers went to Joo-Hae for her paintings, “Triptych Self-Portrait” and “View Finders.” Sadie earned one Silver Key for her drawing “Silver Space” and a second for her digital image, entitled “Obscura.” Evelyn’s drawing “Paper Shape and Shadow” won a Silver Key, as did Hale’s photograph, “Man Flesh.” Honorable Mention recognition was conferred on Taewon for a drawing, on Owen for a sculpture, on Joo-Hae for a third painting, and on Jonathan for a photograph.
FACULTY PROFILE: BILL RILEY
Bill Riley is into everything. Busy on campus, adventurous outside, Bill Riley is never afraid to take a chance. Riley came to New Hampton School three years ago and has been trying new things since he arrived.
Coming to campus as a tutor and hockey coach, Riley decided to give teaching Spanish a try. "While vacationing in Costa Rica, I discovered a passion for the Spanish language," he explains. "I decided to spend the following summer in Guatemala where I continued to study Spanish and traveled throughout the entire country. It was an experience I will never forget."
In addition to his classroom experience, Riley has been an assistant coach for the Mountain Biking team and the Varsity Baseball team. After two years as assistant coach of the Hockey team, he has taken over as head coach. "I feel the program is more focused. We now have a vision for the future. We now have a light at the end of what was a long, dark tunnel when I started. We are beginning to put some wins together, so things are coming into place. We are looking good and the hockey world has taken notice. People are starting to believe in New Hampton hockey again, which makes it much easier. It’s still a hard road to pave, but we’re getting there."
Riley also has a passion for photography. New Hampton has allowed him to pursue this interest, giving him a spot in the Galletly Gallery to show prints from his trip to Guatemala.
Taking risks is a big part of his personality. He loves snowboarding and has parachuted out of a plane. His biggest risk, however, was in a graduate class. "We were asked to choose a topic to teach the class. I went out on a limb and decided to teach something I had very little knowledge of: Poetry. I was scared to death, but I did it anyway. It was an enjoyable experience and I got an A."
Riley says the best part about New Hampton School is the people. "Every time I talk with a family on tour, they all say the same thing: The people here are so welcoming and friendly. I like that about this place."
TRUSTEE PROFILE: RUTH HAIVANIS
Bringing a healthy dose of commitment, energy, and experience to the New Hampton School Board of Trustees, Ruth Joyce Haivanis, R.N. dispenses humor, thoughtful guidance, and thought-provoking wisdom in equal measure. As a member of the Development Committee and the Headmaster Search Committee, she has contributed the insights of a NHS parent, the will to make NHS the best that it can be, a desire to enrich our programs, and an appreciation for the necessary resources to bring vision to fruition.
Professionally, the indefatigable Ruth is the Clinical Research Coordinator, AIDS Malignancies, at the Center for HIV/AIDS Care and Research at the Boston Medical Center. Throughout her distinguished career, she has devoted herself to critical care nursing, oncology research, and infectious disease research. She joined BMC in 1987 and, since 1992, Ruth has coordinated research for the NIH-sponsored AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group, and industry-sponsored trials. Ruth belongs to several professional associations, including the Research Roundtable of Boston, a group of clinical coordinators from local medical centers and research facilities.
Although Ruth joined the Board of Trustees in 2003, she has been very active in school affairs since 1999, when her younger son, Antony, became a boarding student. A four-year Husky, Antony graduated in 2004 and is now a freshman at Stetson University in Florida. Ruth and her husband George are also the parents of Max, a graduate of George Washington University. While her sons were students at Fessenden School, Ruth was a Parent Co-Chair of the Annual Fund. Happily for NHS, Ruth brought this experience to her son’s new school. Now in her fourth year as chair of the New Hampton School Parents’ Fund, Ruth has proven herself a persuasive champion for New Hampton School and an inspirational leader in cultivating a stronger parents’ network.
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The Trustees and I are pleased to announce that Andrew Menke has accepted the position as New Hampton’s Head of School. Since 1995 Andrew has served Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale, Colorado, where he has been Head of School for the last five years. Andrew graduated in 1986 with a B.A. in English from Towson University. Andrew, his wife Jennifer, and their two children, ages eight and ten, are excited to be joining our community, and I expect they will be arriving in July. Andrew will be joining me in Vail later this week, where he will have the chance to interact with 50 of our students and their faculty chaperones. You will receive a more detailed announcement from the Search Committee in a few days.
NEW DORM WELL UNDER WAY
Construction on the new dorm is moving ahead quickly. The exterior walls are completed and the roof is in the final stages of being enclosed. The metal roofing is on order and this work is scheduled to begin at the end of January. The exterior windows and doors are being installed, allowing siding and trim to begin in early February. With the shell of the building weather tight, the construction of the interior walls will soon be completed, allowing the mechanical and electrical systems to be roughed in. Insulation and drywall will follow in mid-February.
Despite the winter weather, the project is currently on schedule and will be completed in late May. The new building will have the capacity to house thirty students along with four faculty apartments. Conneston Construction, Inc. (CCI) of Gilford, New Hampshire, is the construction manager and Herman Hassinger, New Hampton School Trustee Emeritus, is the architect.
COLLEGE NEWS FOR 2006
1. Make sure you send in the RSVP card for the Class of 2006 College Weekend (see below). The invitation for this program went home in mid-December. This is a required program for all members of the Class of 2006.
2. The Class of 2006 College Counseling Questionnaire was passed out to all members of the class at class meeting. The form is to be returned it to me before students depart for Spring Break. This should be an example of the students “best work,” so remember that.
3. The new SAT I is required for the entire class. If students are taking the new SAT I in March while at home, they must register before February 1st. If they are taking the new SAT I in May, they must register before going home for Spring Break. Registration is best done online through our website.
CLASS OF 2006 COLLEGE WEEKEND
On February 18 and 19, the Class of 2006 and their parents will attend the informative and interactive College Weekend. This required event will commence on Friday afternoon at 4:30 with a reception in Alumni Hall, followed by an introduction and overview in the theater. With admissions professionals representing Dartmouth College, University of North Carolina, and Florida Southern University, participants will engage in a mock admissions review process utilizing actual case studies. The admissions panel will also offer insight into the do’s and don’ts of the application process and offer first-hand insight into the world of college admissions. Sally Plyler, Darren Redman and current seniors will join me, and all of us will share our experiences and appropriate information in launching this next important phase for the Class of 2006. For a complete agenda, visit the NHS website.
IT’S WINTER CARNIVAL TIME!
Winter Carnival 2005 takes place Wednesday through Sunday, February 2-6, 2005 to provide students and faculty entertaining relief from the winter doldrums. Students and faculty are divided into four teams, by class, to compete for $1,000 for their class account and a pizza party. Scheduled events include a tug of war, broomball, snow sculptures, limbo and hula hoop contests on the ice, sled races, jousting, inflatable obstacle course, Casino Night, Moxie Chug Contest, and a Superbowl party. If you come, feel free to join us for Sunday brunch (10:30-12:30) or dinner (starts at 5:00).
If you are interested and available to help, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities for weekend events, and food is also needed for Sunday. Please contact Cindy Buck to volunteer or for more information: 603-677-3414 or cbuck@newhampton.org.
SUCCESS ON THE SLOPES
The winter months at New Hampton School mean snow and a chance for our students to get outside and play — and I love joining them! During Christmas break, I was able to train with the USSA ski team, watch the Prep team race at Loon, and even help drive some of the racers to the mountain. It’s a fast-paced schedule for these dedicated athletes, and it’s fun to try to keep up with them. Just this past Monday night, the 24th of January, I joined our USSA students and many parents for dinner in Bartlett as the team is in the midst of four Super G races at Attitash.
On the first weekend back from Christmas break, our women’s USSA team grabbed the spotlight as Alex Ray of Laconia, N.H. won both runs of a Macomber Cup slalom at Cannon Mountain, which propelled her to the top of the Macomber standings. She joins freshman Kali Brennick of Bartlett, N.H., who is ranked number one in the Technica standings. Meanwhile, six of our USSA racers have been invited to compete in the F.I.S. Development Series at the end of the month. Head coach Bill Cramton credits his talented coaching staff of Jason Guilbert, Jake Manseau, and Richard “Garr” Corcoran with bringing out the best in their racers.
The Prep team’s season is just getting under way, and coach Tucker Barnaby, assisted by Laurel Leaman and Chris Tetrault, says that this year’s team is the most dedicated group they have coached in recent years. They love to ski and continue training until the last chair ride up the mountain. Tucker says the team’s love of skiing and dedication to the sport leaves him with high expectations for the season.
The NHS Snowboard Team continues to grow. Our 22 riders are top contenders in the Lakes Region Series. Recently, the team traveled to Bromley Mountain in Vermont to compete in a GS race. The women finished in 2nd place, and three New Hampton School men riders finished in the top ten. That’s an amazing accomplishment considering New Hampton doesn’t even train GS, being primarily a freestyle team! Maddie Smith, Class of 2007, placed 3rd in a Boarder Cross event at Loon this past Sunday. Coaches Steve Cramton and Jason Cheney continue to work toward obtaining gates and hill space to increase the team’s competitiveness.
Alumnus Warner Nickerson ’00 is making a name for himself in the ski world. The All-American skier at Colby College took the silver medal in GS at the FIS World University games in Innsbruck, Austria, in early January. He previously had placed fourth in the Super G event and ninth in the downhill. Nickerson was chosen as one of six male skiers to represent the U.S. at the World Games. After graduating from New Hampton School, Nickerson deferred college for one year to attend Ski Summit in Colorado. He is currently a senior at Colby College. The World University Games bring together student athletes aged 17-28 from around the world to compete in winter sports.
Topher Harlow ’01 recently captured the men’s giant slalom and led Plymouth State University Men’s Alpine Ski Team to victory over 10 other colleges and universities during Winter Carnival races at Waterville Valley. Topher was up against 85 racers.
VAIL ’05
Fifty students and faculty depart on Thursday morning, the 27th, at 5:30 a.m. on a Concord Trailways Charter for our annual ski trip to Vail, Colorado. The group flies on United Airlines from Boston to Denver and boards Colorado Charters to ride up into Vail. Peter Seibert, Class of 1943, was the founder of Vail. The Vail trip is one of the biggest hits at NHS. Information on the trip goes home to families in June and the trip is sold out in July.
2005 SCHOLASTIC ART AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Owen Laurion, Taewon Lee, Joo-Hae Lee, John Mitchell, Sadie Nash, Evelyn Ozburn, Jonathan Gillon, and Hale Irwin whose original works of art have earned them recognition in a statewide, juried art show. John Mitchell earned a Gold Key for his drawing “Baskets & Corn.” Silver Keys were awarded to Owen for a drawing called “Lots of Peace.” Two silvers went to Joo-Hae for her paintings, “Triptych Self-Portrait” and “View Finders.” Sadie earned one Silver Key for her drawing “Silver Space” and a second for her digital image, entitled “Obscura.” Evelyn’s drawing “Paper Shape and Shadow” won a Silver Key, as did Hale’s photograph, “Man Flesh.” Honorable Mention recognition was conferred on Taewon for a drawing, on Owen for a sculpture, on Joo-Hae for a third painting, and on Jonathan for a photograph.
FACULTY PROFILE: BILL RILEY
Bill Riley is into everything. Busy on campus, adventurous outside, Bill Riley is never afraid to take a chance. Riley came to New Hampton School three years ago and has been trying new things since he arrived.
Coming to campus as a tutor and hockey coach, Riley decided to give teaching Spanish a try. "While vacationing in Costa Rica, I discovered a passion for the Spanish language," he explains. "I decided to spend the following summer in Guatemala where I continued to study Spanish and traveled throughout the entire country. It was an experience I will never forget."
In addition to his classroom experience, Riley has been an assistant coach for the Mountain Biking team and the Varsity Baseball team. After two years as assistant coach of the Hockey team, he has taken over as head coach. "I feel the program is more focused. We now have a vision for the future. We now have a light at the end of what was a long, dark tunnel when I started. We are beginning to put some wins together, so things are coming into place. We are looking good and the hockey world has taken notice. People are starting to believe in New Hampton hockey again, which makes it much easier. It’s still a hard road to pave, but we’re getting there."
Riley also has a passion for photography. New Hampton has allowed him to pursue this interest, giving him a spot in the Galletly Gallery to show prints from his trip to Guatemala.
Taking risks is a big part of his personality. He loves snowboarding and has parachuted out of a plane. His biggest risk, however, was in a graduate class. "We were asked to choose a topic to teach the class. I went out on a limb and decided to teach something I had very little knowledge of: Poetry. I was scared to death, but I did it anyway. It was an enjoyable experience and I got an A."
Riley says the best part about New Hampton School is the people. "Every time I talk with a family on tour, they all say the same thing: The people here are so welcoming and friendly. I like that about this place."
TRUSTEE PROFILE: RUTH HAIVANIS
Bringing a healthy dose of commitment, energy, and experience to the New Hampton School Board of Trustees, Ruth Joyce Haivanis, R.N. dispenses humor, thoughtful guidance, and thought-provoking wisdom in equal measure. As a member of the Development Committee and the Headmaster Search Committee, she has contributed the insights of a NHS parent, the will to make NHS the best that it can be, a desire to enrich our programs, and an appreciation for the necessary resources to bring vision to fruition.
Professionally, the indefatigable Ruth is the Clinical Research Coordinator, AIDS Malignancies, at the Center for HIV/AIDS Care and Research at the Boston Medical Center. Throughout her distinguished career, she has devoted herself to critical care nursing, oncology research, and infectious disease research. She joined BMC in 1987 and, since 1992, Ruth has coordinated research for the NIH-sponsored AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group, and industry-sponsored trials. Ruth belongs to several professional associations, including the Research Roundtable of Boston, a group of clinical coordinators from local medical centers and research facilities.
Although Ruth joined the Board of Trustees in 2003, she has been very active in school affairs since 1999, when her younger son, Antony, became a boarding student. A four-year Husky, Antony graduated in 2004 and is now a freshman at Stetson University in Florida. Ruth and her husband George are also the parents of Max, a graduate of George Washington University. While her sons were students at Fessenden School, Ruth was a Parent Co-Chair of the Annual Fund. Happily for NHS, Ruth brought this experience to her son’s new school. Now in her fourth year as chair of the New Hampton School Parents’ Fund, Ruth has proven herself a persuasive champion for New Hampton School and an inspirational leader in cultivating a stronger parents’ network.
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