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1977
Eric Organski owns a neon sign manufacturing business in Statesboro GA and is happily bending glass. “When you plot out the patterns for the glass they are backwards, a mirror image of the word – dyslexia at its best!” His message about life’s journey: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
Larry Sherman divorced in 2006 and sailed to Bermuda. He has a child, Jackie, 6. (2007 listing)
1978
Jonathan Wells Wallace is married and lives in Guilford CT. He and Cindy have three children: Justin, 14; Connor, 12; and Austin, 6. He coaches Guilford Youth Lacrosse and owns his own business, Cilantro Specialty Foods. (2007 listing)
Karen (Schwartz) Wirima is married, lives in Stamford CT, and works as a customer service agent. She likes to cook, bake, and travel. “I have traveled to Africa and have seen Victoria Falls, Malawi, and South Africa.” (2007 listing)
1979
John Benvenuto lives in Riverside CT and reports the following: “I have been working for the past several years. I have a certificate in health science from Iona College and a degree in human relations from Norwalk (CT) Community College. I have started working for the Terex Corporation (Westport CT) in the office services department and am responsible for mailroom operations and facilities. I am also back at NCC pursuing a certificate in office administration. Message: “I hope to see you all at Mark Griffin's retirement party.”
Ivan Ramirez is an emergency room physician in Alaska. He enjoys climbing in his leisure time. (2007 listing)
Jennifer (“Jenni”) Shelley lives in Wilton CT and is a self-employed pet care provider. She has been cancer-free since November 2003. Jennie enjoys reading, hiking, and walking her dogs. Message: “Hi, everybody! I miss you! Where are you, Sue Nevill? I miss you, too!” (2007 listing)
Mike Weldon lives in Massachusetts and is an employee of the Metro North Railroad. He is involved with forest preservation in Florida, Oregon, and Massachusetts.
1980
Keith Atkins works at Xpect Discounts in Derby CT and is active with his local ski and snowboard club, where he is the president. He is also interested in digital photography. “Hi to Mr. Breakell, a fun science teacher.”
1981
Daniel Doty lives in Mahopac NY. He and his wife Dianne have two very young daughters, Julia and Sophia. After high school he spent a few years learning to play guitar and sing, then became a blues guitarist and played in a band. In recent years he achieved an MBA in finance and now works for IBM reviewing software contracts for accounting. Message: “I wish I had stayed in touch with all of you. Maybe we can get back in touch.” (2007 listing)
Peter Hershaft is a commercial pilot in North Carolina and is married to Sara, with whom he has three children: Stephanie (12), Matthew (10), and Samantha (9). His interests include computers, basketball, and football.
John Orr lives and works in New Haven CT at Chapel Haven, an independent living facility, where he supervises the maintenance crew. Last year his paintings were displayed at Claire’s, a popular vegetarian restaurant in downtown New Haven.
Jane (“Pebbles”) Odisios Purnell is married and a full-time mom in San Anselmo CA, to Ellie, 4-years-old, and Gwen, born last July. She reports last year’s noteworthy accomplishment as the “natural birth of second daughter.”
1982
Elizabeth (Beth Weed) Berrios lives in Stamford, is married to David, and has two daughters, Mariah, 14, and Amber, 11. (2007 listing)
Stephen Rothfeld has been a mail clerk with United Jewish Communities (UJC) in New Jersey for almost 15 years, and in his spare time collects baseball cards and balls. He sends a hello to Mr. Kates, Mr. Breakell, and Mr. Porter.
1983
David Schafran and his wife stopped by Deanna Rogers Stutler’s home in Florida (see Class of 1984 listings) before leaving on a cruise. They spent the day together and swam with the manatees in the Crystal River. David and Deanna have remained friends since graduating from EHS.
Steve Stern has taught at Eagle Hill - Greenwich for 17 years and lives on campus in Hardwick House. “Teaching here is an extremely rewarding job that lets me give back to EHS in a special way. This was a great community to grow up in as a student and is an awesome community to live in as an adult. Thank you to all my former, present, and future students for all you have shown and will continue to show me about life. It is an honor to work here with such hard working dedicated students and teachers. To all the alumni: keep the great alumni news coming. It is truly awesome to hear how you are all doing.”
1984
John Baxter is a principal with Baxter Investment Management in Greenwich. John is an avid competitive sailor and last year won the Interclub National Sailing Championship. John sits on the board of SoundWaters, a non profit organization based in Stamford.
Nathaniel (“Nathan”) Beck is a professional photographer in Virginia with his own business, Beck Photography. He says that “being a photographer is an ongoing learning experience.” (2007 listing)
David Chastanet lives in White Plains NY and is married. He works for the postal service and loves basketball and softball.
Brad Hvolbeck, Jr. lives in Sunland CA and works as an assistant director in TV and films. Last June he was married to Beth. The celebration took place in Hawaii.
Deanna (Rogers) Stutler is married, lives in Florida, and has two young children, one who will enter first grade in Fall 2008 and one in nursery school.
1985
Christopher T. Bishop lives in Danbury CT. He and his wife Kimberly have a son, Christopher Jr., born in 2004. (2007 listing)
Peter Brookman is in corporate sales at ADP in New York City and is chairman of the PASE (Partnership for After Schoool Education) Young Professionals Committee. He was married to Jill Saltzberg in July 2007. (2007 listing)
Josh Easdon is a documentary filmmaker and active squash professional in New York City who has combined his dual passions of squash and filmmaking with the creation of Squash Films.
Catherine (“Cat”) Ehlen is a residential designer for a design/build firm outside Boston, doing interior design and architectural drawings for construction of custom kitchens and baths. Noteworthy accomplishment last year: “Bought my own condo!” Message to the faculty: “Thank you! I think of all of you and the dedication you have. I would never have thought I would have two college degrees and be so successful.”
Evelyn Eidelman and her husband, Elias Benbunan, live in Spain, where they created their own company. Beneidel Consultants specializes in technology solutions for Spain and Latin America. Evelyn is the CFO. (2007 listing)
Will Morton’s Greenwich restaurant, Will Morton’s Rotisserie, which opened in July 2006 and is reminiscent of a French bistro, received a glowing review in Greenwich Magazine last summer. “Morton melds several cuisines in his quick, casual eatery…definitely several scales above typical barbecue hangouts.”
Christina Odiseos now goes by the name of Cricket Odiseos and lives in Brooklyn NY. (2007 listing)
James Phyfe graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1999, worked in the shipping industry, lives in Massachusetts, and has begun studying for an MBA at Harvard Business School. (2007 listing)
Robin Ribak is a teacher’s aide at the YMCA day care center in Greenwich. She’s a longtime member of a social group called GOALD. Robin enjoys going to movies and plays and taking care of her niece and nephews. Message: “If anyone still lives in the Greenwich area, I would like to hear from you.” (2007 listing)
1986
Daniel Creedon and her husband Gregory spend much of their time kayaking the Pacific coast, hiking in the redwoods, and playing with their three dogs. She is applying to law schools and would like to concentrate on environmental law. In 2006 she was hired by a local non-profit environmental organization to be the lead monitor and activist for Humboldt Bay. (2007 listing)
Jim Howell graduated from Cape Cod Community College (West Barnstable MA) and is a preschool teacher on Cape Cod. (2007 listing)
Tatyana Neimanis works as a receptionist on Cape Cod MA and also participates in the March of Dimes events. She is pleased to report that she lost 42 pounds this year, works out and feels great, and became engaged to a wonderful guy she met at Riverview School (East Sandwich on Cape Cod MA) in 1988.
Andrew Whelan lives in Greenwich and is a Social Work Supervisor of Investigations and Training for the State of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families. Last year he received his LMSW licensure. He enjoys travel and the new construction of his home. His message: “Mark and Rayma Griffin, you’ve made EHS what it is today – an excellent excellent school. I’m proud to be an alumnus of your organization. Thank you.” (2007 listing)
1987
Maffitt Bellows is living in Hyannis MA and working at BJ’s Wholesale Club. She likes to read, shop, and take walks. Message: “Hi to all the teachers who know me.” (2007 listing)
Sarah Hopkins has a busy life in Arlington MA as a nanny and a coffee shop assistant. In her spare time, she likes to photograph children and nature subjects. “Hi to Nicole N., Roberta B., and anyone else from the years 1985-1988.”
Brandon Lacoff lives in Greenwich and is a land developer attorney. Last year he was married to Ali Baker. He enjoys golf and has this message: "Never give up on anything you want to do. Determination and perseverance are the keys to success."
Matthew Mumbach lives in South Salem NY and is married to a third-grade school teacher whom he met at a burn camp for children injured in fires. Matthew works as a firefighter in New York City.
1988
Daniel McCoy is married to Melanie and they have two children. He is Coordinator of the Outdoor Adventure Program at the University of Wyoming. Message: “Thanks for all the great memories. Eagle Hill was a great place and I learned a lot. Eagle Hill helped me succeed scholastically.” (2007 listing)
Drew Saunders works in commercial real estate for the Staubach Company and lives in Westchester County with his wife Katherine (Kat). Their daughter, Hudson Lee, was born in June 2007.
Brook Streit is with Derector Shipyards, a boatbuilder in Bridgeport CT.
1989
Allegra Green lives in Stamford CT and works in the mail room at UBS. Her great love is ice hockey, and she is playing her first season with the Westchester Wildcats in Elmsford, NY.
Jean (Hoffman) Laboy lives in Massachusetts and is married to Agapito Laboy. (2007 listing)
Tim Maloney is living in Clinton CT and is working at the Groton Submarine Base. He still likes playing basketball, softball, and bowling. (2007 listing)
Richard Sachs owns a cleaning business in Port Chester NY. He enjoys snowboarding and softball, and is pleased to report he got engaged last year. Message to EHS: “Tom Cone for Headmaster!”
Whitney Smith is living in Charleston SC and is a cheese specialist for the Piggly Wiggly Carolina Company. Message: “Hello to everyone at The Hill!” (2007 listing)
Nick Zabrecky lives in Norwalk CT and works as a risk analyst for the Ann Taylor Stores Corporation. He reports that he tries to stay active in sports but doesn’t have enough time each day to accomplish everything. He may pursue a master’s degree. Message to classmates: “Focus on the aspects in life that are meaningful to you and you alone.” (2007 listing)
1990
Betsy (Bahrenburg) Hendrickson married Jared Hendrickson in 2006 in Rye NY. She is an assistant teacher at a private nursery school in New York City and is completing a master’s degree at the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. (2007 listing)
Stuart Marra is living and working in New York City. After six years at Merrill Lynch, he moved with his boss in 2006 to Deutsche Bank, where he is the Director of Special Situations. Last year he shot a 75, his lowest golf round. (2007 listing)
Chris McDonald lives in Potomac MD and is a music composer, multimedia specialist, and consultant for McDonald Communications. He uses the vocabulary program Wordsmart and continues his studies leading to a college degree. Message: “One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Camus: ‘Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; just walk beside me and be my friend.’” (2007 listing)
1991
Karen Aronson: Living in Manhattan! Working in real estate! Hoping to hear from old friends!
James Greenberg is in college at UConn Stamford. College is going very well for him and he recently won the math award. (2007 listing)
Tim Hughes lives in Washington DC, where he is a grad student and doctoral candidate (Psy.D) at the American School of Professional Psychology. He passed his doctoral boards in 2006 and needs to complete an internship before being able to call himself a “doctor.” (2007 listing)
Pat Mayer lives in Connecticut but spends much of the year in South Africa. He owns Capetown Matrix Crystals and imports mineral specimens from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. (2007 listing)
Kim Quinet has moved from Portland OR to Cornwall VT near Middlebury. His message: I hope all is well at Eagle Hill. Peace.”
Katherine (Scrivner) Wagenbach lives in Putney (VT), is married to Kurt, and has decided to spend time at home raising their two-year-old son, Kemp Winston. Katherine is also a horseback riding instructor.
1992
Joshua (“Coop”) Cooper lives in Rye NY and works as a head project manager for a real estate development company, where he is in charge of construction. He is also back in school working towards a degree in construction management. He still enjoys playing ice hockey and started playing golf five years ago. Message: “I hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy, and enjoying life. Thank you to all the Eagle Hill staff who helped me in the past.” (2007 listing)
James Friedberg lives in Berkeley CA and attends California College of the Arts.
David E. Goldstein enjoyed a very successful year as the Executive Vice President and Funeral Director of Parkside Memorial Chapels Inc. in Forest Hills (Queens, NY), but says his new nephew is a 2007 highlight as well. David is involved with the United Jewish Association, the Knights of Pythias, and The Workmen’s Circle. He sends his regards to Maureen Dumser, Wendy Salisbury, Dave Sylvestro, Mr. Moore, and everyone else!
Nina (Steiner) Harrison lives in Mahopac NY and is an advertising account executive at The Journal News. She married Joe Harrison in 2005 and honeymooned in Hawaii. She plays flute in the Rockland County Concert Band and also enjoys working out and art. (2007 listing)
Morgan Hvolbeck lives in Delray Beach FL. Photography is one of his passions and he works in a photography studio.
Katherine Manuel is married to Brian Mozinski and lives in Hingham MA. She is currently at home with one-year-old Griffin Tyler Mozinski but takes CEUs to keep up her speech pathology license. She is also busy with Griffin’s swimming, music, gym classes, and play groups, and she works out to keep fit. (2007 listing)
Kathryn (“Kat”) Ricker lives in Sarasota FL and earned her Montessori teaching degree in 2006. She teaches three-, four-, and five-year-olds. In her leisure time she enjoys tennis, biking, going to the gym, knitting, and dancing. (2007 listing)
Dan Schless works for the City of New York’s Office of Management and Budget on public/private capital projects.
1993
Nicholas Coblence lives in New York City and will be completing his graduate degree in Arts Administration at Columbia University’s Teachers College in 2009. Last year he built his own website, culturalblahblah.com, dedicated to creating cultural awareness and inspiring creativity in its readers. He also gave several performances singing and playing guitar, and composed photo series/stories from his travels to Cambodia and Tel Aviv.
George Hoyt lives in Idaho and is married to Shelly and the proud father of five children ranging in age from 11 years to eight months: Mike, George Jr., Savannah, Ysabell, and Zander. “I am into bowling and the three oldest kids all bowl. I work for a contractor and do all the tractor work. I am a member of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) and enjoy riding my 99 Harley.”
Leigh Silver has published Rhymes on First, Limericks on Second, I Don’t Know the Stanzas, a book of baseball history told through verse. He lives in New York City and is writing a mystery novel. (2007 listing)
Jeff Soule recently moved to New York City and is working as a sales engineer. Message: “Where would we be without Eagle Hill!” (2007 listing)
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Urban teaches three-year-olds at a preschool in Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies and hanging out with friends. “Eagle Hill has helped me get where I am today.” Exciting recent accomplishment: Liz became engaged on New Year’s Eve, 2007.
1994
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Alsdorf has been administrator of undergraduate support programs at the College of Engineering at Villanova University. She was engaged to be married in 2006 in Westport CT. (2005 listing)
Brian Gantz lives in Manhattan and is doing great in culinary school, where he studies culinary arts and management. Message: “Work hard, work smart, and have fun!!” (2007 listing)
Sarah Hayes is a mental health clinician who helps mothers (and their children) recovering from substance abuse. She has an M.Ed. in counseling psychology. Message: “I would love to hear from Jessica Weiss and Kate Ferguson!” (2007 listing)
Mike Millman stopped by EHS to say hello to Mr. Breakell. He has finished a welding course and hopes to work in the field. (2007 listing)
Jen Sapanski graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2005 and is getting a master’s degree in film and video at Cal Arts. In a club at school she’s doing a TV variety show. This year she was an editor for a new PBS show, “Equitrekking,” an equestrian travel series. (2007 listing)
James Weir finished law school at Georgetown University (Washington DC) last year. He is using his parents’ address in New Rochelle (NY) as his home base until further notice. (2007 listing)
Jared Wynn lives in Scarsdale NY and works at Sears as a tool consultant. He enjoys walking (4 miles/day), going to movies with friends, and Nintendo-Wii. Message: “Go see Blue Man Group at Astor Place Theatre in NYC.” (2007 listing)
1995
Britt Davis attends Lynn University (Boca Raton FL) and will graduate in May 2007. Then she plans to move back to New York. Message: “I hope to attend the next alumni reunion at EHS.” (2007 listing)
Christiaan Enthoven is a Greenwich-based filmmaker. He and four childhood friends have a company, Wasted Potential Filmworks. Their 12-part series, “Winners,” about life after college, was shot almost entirely in Greenwich and premiered last summer on their website.
Dan Friedman is a court office assistant at the Brooklyn (NY) Family Court, his first full time job. Message: “I’d like to say hello to all my old teachers and to Mr. Cone and Dr. Griffin and see if they’re still having kids bring coffee down to the DM meetings to sugar up brownie points. Wish I had more time to visit you guys, but hopefully I’ll make it to the next alumni game.” (2007 listing)
Eric Greif lives on Long Island and is an emergency room nursing technician also taking a pre-med program at Queens College (NY). He has been accepted and will begin medical school in 2007. He tutors organic chemistry and biology, and enjoys soccer, mountain biking, and video gaming. Message: “We get what we give.” (2007 listing)
Katy Lind graduated from Scripps College (Claremont CA) in May 2006 and is now working in L.A. at Lionsgate Films as Executive Assistant to one of the two co-presidents. At Scripps she studied theatre and dance and was most proud of creating and performing a solo dance piece. (2007 listing)
David Sawyer, who graduated from Brunswick (Greenwich CT) and attended Hamilton College (Clinton NY), is employed at Smith Barney in New York City. (2007 listing)
Peter Tamalonis graduated from Hartwick College (Oneonta NY) in May 2006 with a theater major and history minor. He is pursuing a master’s in special education and social studies at Manhattanville College (Purchase NY). (2007 listing)
1996
Andrew Jones is a teller for Wachovia Bank in Sarasota FL, his first job outside of college. He is looking forward to advancing in banking. In 2006 Andrew graduated from Connecticut College (New London CT) with a B.A. in political science and economics. He is a member of Sarasota Young Professionals Group, a community-oriented, non-profit organization. (2007 listing)
James Machinist is Director of Operations for Collectors Car Garage, located in Westchester County (NY). He is an avid skier and also coaches hockey at Eagle Hill with Mr. Moore.
Sarah May is in her senior year at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro. She completed an internship at the Broadway Dance Center (New York, NY) and was also assistant stage manager with the Livestock Theatre Players in Greensboro. She loves going to movies, shopping, and spending time with Sam, her boyfriend of three years. “Eagle Hill was one of the best schools I’ve ever been to. Everyone should be grateful for EHS and everything it has to offer.”
Spyro Milas is a certified Behavioral Health Technician in Florida. He is involved in a political forum as the public relations officer. Message: “Keep up the hard work—it will benefit you in the end.” (2007 listing)
Phil Schacter is a volunteer firefighter, plays with NY Conn Rugby Club, is a rugby coach at Fairfield University, and works for GEMS in Greenwich. Message: “Thanks, Eagle Hill, for all the study skills. We [Phil and his three younger brothers] are still using everything we were taught.” (2007 listing)
Eric Schulman is a financial analyst at a real estate development and management firm in New York City. Message: “Hockey with Mr. Moore is still one of the best things ever!” (2007 listing)
Nevin Steiner graduated from Loyola College (Baltimore MD) in May 2006 with a degree in journalism. He works at ESPN in studio production as a production assistant doing highlights.
Jennifer (Fogelson) Trzesniowski married Clint Trzesniowski in 2006 and lives in Elmsford NY. She finished at Manhattanville College in December 2006 and will receive her diploma in May 2007 for her bachelor’s degree in behavioral studies. She loves music, movies, and spending time with friends, family, her husband, and their dog Bandit. (2007 listing)
Bart White works in the finance department of a Reno hospital and is returning to school at University of Nevada at Reno for a master’s degree in environmental science. He has also taken a course in investment real estate and is trying to get that off the ground. Bart would like to hear from Phil Schacter.
1997
Alissa (“Lissie”) Bubel was the June “Star of the Month” at her daycare, where she is the lead teacher in the Junior room. Lissie says that “… if shopping was an Olympic game, I would come in first.” Her message to EHS students: “Dreams and hopes are possible, it just takes time. Eagle Hill is a great way to help fulfill those desires.”
Rachel Fehr lives in Rye Brook NY, and is in her second year in the Art of Teaching program at Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville NY). She currently works with 5th graders and will graduate in Spring 2009 with a master’s degree in general education, certified to teach Pre-K – 6th grade. She plans to pursue special education and theater certifications as well. Her message: “Our society is difficult, so take every wonderful tool that EHS gives you and implement that new knowledge into your everyday life. There are no weird, stupid, or unworthy people – instead, we are all unique.”
Lauren Filippo graduated college with a B.S. degree with honors in accounting. She works as an auditor for a public accounting firm and is studying to become a CPA. Message: “Use the resources of EHS. They will help you to succeed in the future.” (2007 listing)
Joanna Glickberg is pursuing her master’s degree in education at Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville NY), taking grad classes, and working as an assistant teacher at a preschool. She enjoys writing, art, and traveling. In June 2007, she returned from studying in London. Joanna is an administrator of the Facebook group “Eagle Hill School.”
Charles Green passed away in London in November 2005, at age 21, due to injuries from a car accident in which he was a passenger. After living in Thailand for a year, Charles had returned home to England to study photography in college. EHS Advisor Maureen Dumser remembers Charles as razz-ma-tazz! “Charles had enough energy in him to light up New York City, but instead he used that energy to light up our lives. His bright smile, infectious grin, warm heart, and mischievous antics left his teachers shaking their heads on the outside and laughing on the inside. He lived life the way we all should—by being fully present each day, wearing his heart on his sleeve, and being open to the adventure of it all. Thoughts of him always bring back smiles. He left us all too soon.”
Diana Menashi graduated from Goucher College (Baltimore MD) in May of 2006. She was on the Dean’s List and played in the orchestra. (2007 listing)
Ashley Mudge is a graduate of American University in Washington DC and was appointed to the faculty of Eagle Hill – Greenwich in 2006. “There are so many people here who are willing to help me learn and develop strategies as a teacher, just the way they did when I was a student.”
Jan Schnur attended Adelphi University. (2007 listing)
1998
Jessica Acker finished her freshman year at Colby College (Waterville ME) and spent the summer of 2006 working on an organic farm. (2007 listing)
David Appleby attends Colgate University (Hamilton NY). (2007 listing)
Shenoa (“Minnie”) Carey has two assistant manager jobs, one at Coldstone Creamery in Rye NY and the other at Poppy’s Cafe, also located on Purchase Street. She wishes she had more time for playing sports herself, but does watch games on TV when she can. (2007 listing)
Nick Hoagland graduated from Hobart College (Geneva NY) in May 2007. He is now a Small Enterprise Development Advisor in the Peace Corps, where he advises local entrepreneurs on how to run their businesses more effectively. In December 2007 he left for a posting in Guinea, West Africa.
Andrew Hofstetter will be graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison NJ), where he is a math major. He is a brother of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and plays tennis in his free time. Message: “Enjoy this, because it goes by way too fast!” (2007 listing)
David A. Kaplan is the pastry chef and buffet attendant for one of the New York City metropolitan area’s finest destination resorts, the Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center (Tarrytown NY in Westchester County). He’d like to say hi to Mr. Kates, Ms. Monahan, and everyone at Eagle Hill.
Samantha Lee (Cohen) Kie is married to John Kie and lives in Dutchess County (NY). They have a daughter, Lily, born in 2005. Samantha attended Lesley University (Cambridge MA) for art therapy. She is a jewelry designer and stay-at-home mother. (2007 listing)
Catherine Leo lives in Pawling NY. Her son Devin was born January 24 and weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces.
David Pisano is in his third year at Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology, majoring in Applied Networking Administration. He completed an internship with Cisco Systems in California and will return there in March 2008. David believes that his initial education in applied science in information technology at Norwalk (CT) Community College was a good stepping stone to a four-year school. Message to current EHS students and their families: “Norwalk has a good support system, giving me a chance to excel.”
Nick Zackrison will graduate this year (2008) from Utica College (Utica NY) with a criminal justice degree. He has remained on the Dean’s List. He likes participating in paintball scenario games in Philadelphia. He extends his usual message to Mr. Breakell: “Don’t work so hard!”
1999
Justin Harrison received his bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College (Purchase NY) last May, graduating summa cum laude. He is in Manhattanville’s dual degree, five-year program and will receive the MPS (Master of Professional Studies in Childhood and Special Education) in May 2008. His broad interests range from exercise and creative writing to involvement in Amnesty International and the Jewish Students Association. “I would like to thank every single teacher at Eagle Hill who changed my life and helped to make me the person I am today. Several names will always be in my heart. I hope to be able to return the favor one day after beginning my own career as a teacher.”
Catherine Hughes is a full-time college student, working toward her degree at Fairfield University (Fairfield CT).
Jessica (Jess) Iason works as a make-up artist. (2007 listing)
Matt Indyke graduated from York Preparatory High School (New York NY) in May 2005 and now is attending Muhlenberg College (Allentown PA). He is a music club member and looking for additional opportunities in the field of music. Message: “It was great seeing everyone at the All-Alumni Reunion in 2005. I couldn’t believe how much things had changed.” (2007 listing)
Amalia (“Mollie”) Kerr is attending C.W. Post Long Island University. She hopes to enter the Moore Park Animal Training Zoo Program after graduation. She studied dolphins in Costa Rica for a month in 2006. Mollie is a sister of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and a member of the Improv Club. (2007 listing)
Hastings Lane is a senior at Roger Williams University (Bristol RI), majoring in psychology. (2007 listing)
Alexandra Lewis is the creator and administrator (with Joanna Glickberg, EHS ‘97) of the Facebook group “Eagle Hill School.”
Charley McKee is a business analyst with UBS investment bank in Stamford. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in May 2007.
Eric Rauscher attends Northeastern University (Boston MA), where he is on the crew team. (2007 listing)
Nariette (“Narlet”) Rizzo graduated from New York Institute of Technology in 2006. She plans to attend school to become a make-up artist and still writes poetry. Message: “Try to follow your dreams so you know what you want to be in life. For me it was hard because I did not know what I wanted to be. It took me a long time, but now I want to follow my dream, and it is to be a make-up artist. I want to say thank you to all my teachers. Miss you so much. I love you.” (2007 listing)
David Rocco, who started a radio station at EHS while a student, has graduated from Boston College and is working for Atlantic Records in New York City.
Stephanie (“Steph”) Seid lives in New Jersey and assists at two programs for disabled kids. She also swims, works out at the gym, is taking a sign language class, and enjoys hanging out with friends. (2007 listing)
Craig Silverman attends Curry College (Milton MA). He played varsity ice hockey in high school and is now playing baseball and hockey. (2007 listing)
Eve Thomas moved into her own apartment and is living on her own in Gainesville FL. She has started college again at City College Medical Assisting Program and volunteers on the trauma nursing floor at Shands Hospital. (2007 listing)
Sean Zackrison is majoring in theater at Western Connecticut State University (Danbury CT), where his first mainstage role was in Checkov’s “The Cherry Orchard” last semester. Last summer he attended NYU’s Musical Theatre Training Program, part of their CAP21 project (Collaborative Arts Project).
2000
Kimberly (“Kim”) Batcheller is living in Greenwich and working at the Children’s Day School as a preschool teacher.
Tyler Benerofe attends Curry College (Milton MA) and has a double major in history and graphic design, with a minor in information technology. He serves on the Residence Hall Council. A noteworthy accomplishment last year was a school trip to China. (2007 listing)
Bruce Cummings is a helicopter flight instructor in Salt Lake City UT and also is attending Westminster College (Salt Lake City) for a degree in communications. He has gone into the photography and film industry as a hobby and helicopter aviation as a major interest.
Sean Dunne will be attending Oberlin College (Oberlin OH) in the fall of 2007. (2007 listing)
Sherri Hyman is in school and just celebrated her 21st birthday. (2007 listing)
Jenny Oberndorfer is a student at Bergen County Community College (Paramus NJ) and is doing very well. She is an education major and plans to be a kindergarten teacher. She looks forward to attending an Eagle Hill reunion on campus.
Dapphia Philémon is a senior at Grayson High School (Grayson GA) and plays in her school’s marching band, symphonic band, full orchestra, and jazz band. She continues playing soccer and basketball and is in French club. “Enjoy Eagle Hill! It’s the best school I’ve ever been to. I would not be scoring so high academically without EHS.”
Sam Rivers is a junior at Lynn University (Boca Raton FL). He is also a Mac specialist (his dream job) at the Apple store in Boca Raton. He has been working on a lot of motion pictures in South Florida. Message: “Remember when you always said I would be a success? I guess you were right!” Sam is looking for classmate Bunker Power. (2007 listing)
Mike Schacter attends Providence College (Providence RI), where he plays rugby and was chosen for National Collegiate Allstars Rugby Team in 2006. (2007 listing)
Stephanie (“Steph”) Seid works with physically disabled children in an after-school program at Friendship House and at a dancing school in Hackensack NJ. For fun, she writes poems, reads books, visits with friends, dances, and works out at the gym. “Mrs. Tone, I miss you.”
Stefan Simkovics is in his junior year at the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis MD). “I cannot stress it enough when I say that every student at Eagle Hill has the potential to do great things.”
Zach Smeriglio is attending the Southern Maine Community College (South Portland ME). He is in the Construction Technology/Masonry Associate Degree Program there and also joined a fraternity. When he was home for the summer he started his own masonry business building stone walls. (2007 listing)
Peter Vishnia attended Roger Williams University (Bristol RI). (2007 listing)
2001
Justin Abrams spent the summer of 2007 in New Orleans (LA), helping with the relief effort. He is taking a year off from school, has an environmental internship set for March 2008, and also plans to work at J.Crew in New York. His interests still include skiing and running track, but he also loves hiking, biking, mountaineering, and rock climbing. “Ms. Dumser, Mr. Porter, and all my friends at EHS: I remember all our times together!”
Leyla Beraha is a student at Becker College (Worcester MA). She enjoys traveling. In high school she was a prom queen, active in the student council (vice president and vice secretary), “student of the year” in 2006, and second line valedictorian. Message: “Live life, you’re still young, enjoy it!” (2007 listing)
Evan Chase is a student at The Berkshire Center (Lee MA). He enjoys baseball and music (especially U2), and is pleased to report that in 2007 he turned 21 and got a car! Go, Mariners!
Alexis Echavarria passed away unexpectedly in August 2005 after contracting a virus in Thailand, where he had just spent four weeks as a community service volunteer. A promising filmmaker, 16-year-old Alexis was an incoming senior at Idyllwild Arts Academy (Idyllwild CA). His student film “18 Minutes” was screened last May at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. EHS Assistant Headmaster Tom Cone remembers Alexis as a very creative, sensitive, and caring kid, with an uncanny understanding of his learning disabilities for someone so young, and a plan for how to use it to achieve his goals.
Liz Edwards graduated from college in 2007 with an Early Childcare certificate, and is now a junior at Lesley University in their transition program. She is very proud of the fact that she has lost 47 pounds since 2004, and has just 18 more to go! Liz loves to make iMovies on her Mac and get creative with photos and music. “Don’t give up on life or life will give up on you.”
Tony Genova studies business technology at Broward Community College/McFatter Technical Center in Florida. In 2006 he graduated from The Vanguard School (Lake Waldo FL) and visited China with his family. (2007 listing)
Isabel Lacy has been a student at Lynn University (Boca Raton FL) since graduating from the Forman School (Litchfield CT) in 2005. She reports a 3.5 GPA as this year’s noteworthy accomplishment.
Madison Lane lives in Bristol CT and is a cashier at Wal-Mart. In January, he traveled to South Africa and Switzerland. “It would be nice to see you!”
Max Margan graduated from the Capri Cosmetology Learning Center in December 2007 and is now a licensed hair stylist in the state of New York. Max plays golf, is an avid movie watcher, and plans to open his own salon some day. “Find a trade you are interested in and pursue it. You could own your own business someday.”
Jean-Michael Mathurin attends high school in Pelham Manor NY and has been accepted to Mitchell College (New London CT). He coaches soccer, football, and baseball in his town. Message: “Appreciate this time, because when you leave EHS you are out in the real world and it is much different out there. However, everyone should always remember that no one can make a life changing decision but you—and to be wise and always think from the heart and never let others convince you to do what is wrong.”
Ian Mitchell is proud to report a 3.125 GPA in his studies at Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks (NY). He says hi to Mrs. Tone, Mr. Aamodt, and Mr. Breakell.
Michael Peterson lives in New Jersey and attends Ocean County College. His hobbies and interests are playing golf and lacrosse.
Sebastian Ramirez-Brunner is excited to be studying Arabic and political science at Dartmouth College (Hanover NH). A member of the crew team, he is also enjoying photo journalism.
Lee Rust is a student at Garrett College (McHenry MD).
Samantha Singer is attending Landmark College (Putney VT). She went to Nicaragua last summer to help build homes.
Mike Stanley attends SUNY’s Morrisville State College in upstate New York, majoring in liberal arts, and works as a lifeguard during summers. In 2007 he saved two people who fell out of a boat. In sports he likes swimming and baseball and also plays Frisbee. “I started playing Frisbee at EHS. I miss you guys – we had a blast.”
Sam Thrasher is a freshman at Dean College (Franklin MA). Message to all students: “Live every day as if it is your last! Seize the day! Make it up as you go along, yet make long-term plans just in case. Do what you love and be the best at it, because your actions today reflect who you are tomorrow.”
Evan Wetzel is a freshman in the journalism program, specializing in film and video, at Lynn University (Boca Raton FL). He’s a huge Yankees fan. Last summer he was a baseball coach and trips leader at Camp Winona in Maine. “Keep in touch!”
2002
Ryan deRegt graduated last year from Thornton-Donovan School in New Rochelle NY and currently lives at Chapel Haven’s adult transitional living program in New Haven (CT). He takes college classes at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and also enjoys playing basketball.
George Evans graduated from high school and now attends Cape Cod Community College (MA). Message: “Tell Ms. Booth that I say hi and I still remember her ‘til this day.” (2007 listing)
Alexander Everhart attends the University at Albany/State University of New York and was awarded a four year Presidential Scholarship. (2007 listing)
Derek Jay is doing well at Greenwich High School, where he enjoys technical theater and lacrosse. For St. Patrick’s Day 2006 he dyed part of his hair green and decided to keep it that way for a while. (2007 listing)
Drew Kratovil attends South Kent School (South Kent CT), where he plays varsity football (running back and outside line backer) and lacrosse (starting attack). This past year he was ranked 20th in all prep school receivers in Connecticut. (2007 listing)
Mary Lane studies photography at Tunxis Community College (Farmington CT).
Adam LaSala is a student at Concordia College (Bronxville NY) and enjoys sports and history.
Ian MacDonald is a senior at Greenwich High School and likes to ski, play golf and basketball, and hang out with his friends. “Hi to Mr. Sylvestro and thank you for making Friday announcements so interesting.”
Michael Maria stopped playing baseball competitively because of knee problems but still plays with friends. He has found the love of his life and they have been going out for over two years. He is in this third year at Mitchell College (New London CT) and says he gets through life one day at a time. “To everyone at EHS, I just wanted to say if you get denied for something that you want just keep on fighting for it because eventually you will get it. I will always have certain teachers and friends at Eagle Hill in my heart forever. Without Eagle Hill I wouldn’t be here where I am today.”
Sam Nadell is at the Harvey School (Katonah NY) and is actively involved in drama and the performing arts, including “Into the Woods,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “Antigone.” He has made the headmaster’s list every marking period. (2007 listing)
Michael Nauser says that in 2007 he moved to a new school, White Mountain School (Bethlehem NH), and is finally happy. “This time I’m enjoying it and am doing well in school. I guess I’ll graduate from here!” Besides studying, Michael skis at least four times a week. “Drop me an email or text message … I’d like to hear from my EHS friends.”
Megan Pirron is attending Norwalk (CT) Community College, where she is studying photo journalism. She graduated from Wilton (CT) High School, has her own apartment, enjoys horseback riding, and loves math. (2007 listing)
Spencer Rubin is busy making and producing movies while studying at Norwalk (CT) Community College. He returned to Bogota, Columbia, in January 2008 to visit and do more filming at the orphanage that was the focus of one of his movies. He and Ms. Monahan are part of a local group that made trips there in 2007 and 2008.
Will Schacter attends Trinity Pawling (Pawling NY) and is applying to colleges, where he hopes to play lacrosse. (2007 listing)
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Snoddon is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in visual merchandising at the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in New York City. She is gaining practical experience by working with Gilded Age, a clothing design company in the city.
Molly Stanger is a student at Brehm Preparatory School (Carbondale IL) In her spare time, she volunteers at the Carbondale Public Library and rides horses. Last year she had two milestones: passing the written test for driving, and back surgery that has freed her up to do more activities. To EHS: “I miss you a lot.”
2003
Suzanne (“Suzy”) Barron is attending Thames Academy at Mitchell College (New London CT), and will appear as Jan, one of the Pink Ladies, in their upcoming production of Grease.
Emily Brettauer played on the Rye NY Field Hockey JV team. “We had an undefeated season, the first in 30 years. Honor roll all four quarters last year.” (2007 listing)
Melissa Coogan-Wyle graduated from Greenwich High School in June 2007, and is now a freshman at John Carroll University (Cleveland OH), where she majors in elementary education. At GHS she played varsity hockey for three years and won two awards at the senior hockey banquet. At JCU she is a member of the hockey and lacrosse clubs, Generation Green, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Rebecca Greenfield is a senior at Oyster Bay High School (Long Island, NY), has been accepted to college, and has been awarded a $40,000 merit scholarship. She hopes to get her degree in education and go on to Special Ed. She has also taken American Sign Language for over three years and may go on to either teach deaf students or teach ASL to hearing students.
Zachary (“Zack”) Greenfield is a busy senior at Soundview Prep (Mount Kisco NY) as a member of the basketball team and the language and drama clubs. For the last two years, he has worked as a Hebrew tutor, and also as stage crew for the local theatre company. In 2007 he got his driver’s license.
Ian Hochman-Reid is in his second year at University of Vermont.
Josh Krosnick attends Winston Prep (New York NY). He enjoys listening to music, going to live shows, seeing friends, and dating. (2007 listing)
Elizabeth (“Liz”) Lipari is in her first year at Fairleigh Dickinson University (its campus in Madison NJ). In addition to her studies, she is involved in the radio station and the P.I.S.A. (Italian club). To all EHS students: “Never give up and always believe in yourself.”
Molly Mancuso is attending School of the Holy Child (Rye NY). She is playing field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse. (2007 listing)
Caitlin Miller is attending the North American Hockey Academy (Stowe VT) this school year. The school is dedicated to supporting the best girl ice hockey players in the country. Message: “Keep working hard, think positive, and you will accomplish your goals.” (2007 listing)
Connor Mulhern graduated from the Windward School (White Plains NY) and received the top award for compassion, integrity, and academic excellence. He is currently at Harvey School (Katonah NY). (2007 listing)
Jordan Posner attends Rice Memorial High School (South Burlington VT). His interests are Scholars Bowl, golf team, Red Sox baseball, Syracuse basketball, and writing. He toured the UK and France last summer. Message to Mr. Stern, Ms. DiPalma, and the dorm staff: “Thanks for helping me realize I could accomplish anything I put my mind to and to never give up, even when things get rough.” (2007 listing)
Peter Redlingshafer is a sophomore at Rockhurst High School (Kansas City MO). Peter says the Rockhurst football team, of which he is a member, is nationally ranked at seventh in the country, and is 10-0 for the season. His message: “Listen to others.”
Pauly Schacter is a senior at Greenwich High School. He hopes to attend Trinity. (2007 listing)
Catherine (“Caity”) Shanafelt attends Greenwich High School and is part of the peer mentor program. She helped a close friend overcome her fear of social activity. Caity has two horses and rides competitively in shows as well as for fun. Message to Mr. Moore: “Here comes Shanafelt!!” (2007 listing)
Erik Smith is attending Landmark College (Putney VT), having graduated from Pine Ridge School (Williston VT) last year. He plays ultimate frisbee and works out regularly at the gym. He is teaching himself to speak Russian! Message: “Hi to my best buds, Tim, Michael, Ben, and Ian. I owe undying gratitude to all of my teachers, especially Mr. Porter, Mr. Moore, Mr. Kates, and Mr. Sylvestro. Eagle Hill gave me the confidence to be strong and be myself. My motto: Always be prepared for the unexpected and there is no such thing as impossible.” (2007 listing)
Shannon Spaulding celebrated her graduation at School of the Holy Child (Rye, NY) by winning MVP for her track team. Now she runs indoor and outdoor track at her new school, Westhill High School (Stamford CT). She is also a member of the FFA club and the Agriscience program. “I miss you all a lot.”
Ben Ziff graduated from Gow (South Wales NY) in May 2006 and is taking a gap year before college that includes a three-month SEAmester voyage from Bhuket, Thailand, to Athens, Greece. (2007 listing)
2004
Gabriel Appleby is attending Central Middle School in Greenwich. He is on the soccer, tennis, and ski teams. Message: “I went to Eagle Hill for dyslexia—and now I am in the reading ALP (advanced learning program). Hi Chris, Hi Reed.” (2007 listing)
Nick Barbera is on the honor roll at Greenwich High School, where he wrestles on the varsity team and is a member of the Key Club. Message: “Keep working hard.” (2007 listing)
Walker Brady is a straight A honor student at Greenwich High School and a member of the Habitat for Humanity club, the JV hockey team, and the winter lacrosse team. On weekends, Walker likes to ski and snowboard at Stratton VT. To EHS students: “If you are going to GHS, look me up. I would love to help you out.”
Sean Corwen made highest honors last year at The Hun School of Princeton NJ with an overall average of 91.5. His best subjects were algebra, chemistry, and Latin. He does winter crew training in preparation for the season and is looking forward to a spring crew trip to Oak Ridge TN in March. (2007 listing)
Phil Cunningham currently attends the Forman School (Litchfield CT), where he plays varsity baseball, soccer, and basketball. (2007 listing)
Jonathan Diamond is on the honor roll at York Preparatory School (New York NY) and working in their theater department. After a summer as a counselor at the 92nd Street Y, he is now tutoring students there after school.
Jason Dichter is a student at Cheshire Academy (Cheshire CT) and will graduate in 2007. Message: “This is how my life has been since Eagle Hill….” (2007 listing)
John Henderson attends Bronxville (NY) High School, where he is in the 11th grade. Last year he was named Most Improved on the boys’ cross-country team, and this year, he is coaching long-jump during their after-school program. “Keep it real.”
William (“Willy”) Kaiser has been accepted to Adelphi University (NY).
Kay Lane is attending the Gunnery School (Washington CT). She plays field hockey, is captain of JV volleyball, and was on varsity crew team’s second boat. Message: “Thank you to Mrs. Harkins and Mrs. Tone for making math and LA very interesting.” (2007 listing)
Emma Lee-Chobanian has moved from New Canaan (CT) to Los Angeles with her family.
Emily Lyons is attending Byram Hills High School (Armonk NY). She plays field hockey, softball, swims, and dances. She is getting good grades and working hard. Message to her sister Julia, a current Eagle Hill student: “Stick by EHS and after you graduate remember that you went there. I miss all of my teachers, especially Mr. Moore.” (2007 listing)
Rebecca Maccarino is a senior at Franklin Academy (East Haddam CT). During intersession she studied mural paintings, and the murals her class painted now adorn the dining hall walls. Last summer she attended musical theater camp and participated in three productions. “I will always remember Eagle Hill and how great all the teachers were. Enjoy it while you can – it’s rough out here!”
Emma Marcus is attending Mamaroneck (NY) High School. She is getting A’s and B’s. She belongs to PACE, an extracurricular performing arts class where she still dances. Message: “Try your hardest and never give up. Be ready for a challenge.” (2007 listing)
Mac McAvity attends Greenwich High School. He skateboards, plays tennis, and snowboards. He loves reading, too. Message: “Hi to Mrs. Harkins and Mrs. Tone.” (2007 listing)
Devin Mehra attends the Harvey School (Katonah NY). He is playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. He made the headmaster’s list his first marking periods. Message: “For all those looking at Harvey, it is a good school to go to after EHS. Hi to Reed, Ricky, Andrew Fab, and the rest of the guys.” (2007 listing)
Graham Miller is at the Brunswick School in Greenwich. He plays football, squash, baseball, and tennis. He recently won the good sportsmanship cup at his club. Message: “Pay attention in class and try to stay on task because everything you learn in EHS will touch every aspect of your life in positive way.” (2007 listing)
Colt Morton is playing soccer and lacrosse. He is also taking a film class as an elective. He lives in Yonkers. (2007 listing)
Ciara Parker has become a make-up artist. She is living in the Bronx and has coordinated weddings and other special events. She is also a part time administrative assistant. Message: “I miss you guys. Smoochez.” (2007 listing)
Katie Parmelee is attending Briarcliff (NY) High School and applying to colleges. She is a member of the varsity swim team.
Suzanna Pellegrino is attending Scarsdale (NY) High School and won a blue ribbon at the Gardentown Horse Show. She spends her free time with her horse, Handsome. Message: “Hi to Mrs. Alley, Mr. Kates, Mrs. Clifford, and Mrs. Pearlman.” (2007 listing)
Julia Raysman attends Eagle Hill - Hardwick (MA), where she is involved in soccer, tennis, the sewing and knitting clubs, the gardening club, and adopt-a-grandparent. Julia won Most Improved Player for the girls’ varsity soccer team in 2007. “I miss you guys and hope to visit soon.”
Sarah Reeder attends the Harvey School (Katonah NY). She skates, gyros, plays field hockey, and lacrosse. Message: “Tell everyone I miss them.” (2007 listing)
Taylor Sites is a senior at Greenwich High School, where she takes AP classes and has started clubs for current affairs and marine biology. Her message to everyone: “EHS is a wonderful place. Enjoy and cherish your time there!”
Audrey Suskind is still as busy as ever. After graduating from Eagle Hill – Hardwick (MA), where she received the Outstanding Citizenship Award, she decided to attend Curry College (Milton MA), and is involved in as many clubs as she can! “Believe in yourself and go all the way.”
Justin Taft attends Birch Wathen Lenox, a high school in New York City. “I am playing a lot of guitar and it has become a big part of my life, playing with several different people. Baseball is still big but now only a side activity. I have also started scuba diving and next summer plan to dive a series of WWII wrecks.” A noteworthy accomplishment last year was advanced scuba certification.
Adam Vinson attends Darien (CT) High School, where he in on the cross country team. He enjoys indoor track and acting/filmmaking/video production. In the summer of 2005 he produced a series of short films. (2007 listing)
Thomas Zagroba’s father reported in April 2006 that Thomas was doing well at Iona Prep (New Rochelle NY), was 6’4” and playing JV basketball, and was also playing JV baseball. (2007 listing)
David Zykorie is an honor student at York Preparatory School (New York NY). His hobby is basketball, and he teaches kids reading and writing as his community service. His message to others: “Work hard.” (2007 listing)
2005
Edgar Arroyave is a junior at Greenwich High School and a member of the yearbook, Italian, and Iranian-American clubs. He is also involved with Hand in Hand, a club that helps children with special needs. Edgar works part-time at the Round Hill Country Club and is looking forward to applying to colleges. To the staff at EHS: “Thank you for the great job you do.”
Matt (“Bucky”) Buchalter attends Community High School (Teaneck, NJ), where he made the honor roll in English, history, computers, and music. Naturally, he still plays a lot of tennis! “While you’re in high school, do your work but have fun at the same time.”
Cristina Carr is a junior at Greenwich High School, where she is involved in theater and creative writing. She competes in Irish dancing and has reached the preliminary championship level. Message: “Eagle Hill taught me more than just becoming a better student. It taught me to express myself and have a future.”
Benjamin Cumming is in 7th grade and made honor roll this year for the first time. He enjoys soccer, wrestling, skiing, and lacrosse. His family recently relocated to the Albany area. (2007 listing)
Gavin Cumming is in 9th grade and is consistently on the high honor roll. He enjoys soccer, skiing, and lacrosse. (2007 listing)
Paul Grunow was nominated for Who’s Who Among American High School Students in 2006. He is at the Harvey School (Katonah NY), where he plays football and lacrosse. He especially enjoys theater tech (sound, lighting, and video) and works with professionals outside of school. (2007 listing)
Ben Guaglianone will graduate from the Franklin Academy (East Haddam CT) in June 2008. In addition to his participation on their yearbook committee, he also still works at the Sound Beach Fire Department (Old Greenwich CT). In 2007 he got his driver’s license. “Hi to Mr. Sylvestro and Mr. Moore.”
Brian Hunt is at Community High School (Teaneck NJ) and works part time at St. Joseph Seminary. His interests include bowling, skateboarding, art, photography, poetry, music, and playing guitar. “Rock on!”
Amanda Kenney is a sophomore at Fox Lane High School (Bedford NY) and volunteers at Community Cats, where she looks after homeless kittens waiting for adoption.
Melissa (“Mel”) Lundquist is in her junior year at Eagle Hill – Hardwick (MA). In 2007 she was the Grand Champion for Natural Sciences and was cited for her 4-H leadership skills. She is a member of the zookeeper, adopt-a-grandparent, horticulture, and sewing clubs, as well as a camp counselor. “Do your best every day. Try to find a bright side to every situation that may arise in life.”
Jack Miles attends Little Keswick School (Keswick VA) and likes playing basketball and soccer for his school. He also likes horseback riding, watching football, and being a Boy Scout. His message to EHS friends: “Call me!”
Henry (“Stacks”) Olson is a student at Pine Ridge School (Williston VT), where his goal is to make this school year better and more successful than last. He is on the varsity basketball team and likes going to clubs and live shows, dating, and listening to music. “Work hard and fly right.”
Colin Peake is on the rowing team at Greenwich High School and plays ice hockey in the winter. To his friends at EHS, he says, “Keep doing well in anything you do!”
Madeline (“Maddie”) Pedersen is in the 2009 class at The Forman School (Litchfield CT), where she is a dorm leader and captain of the cross country team. Last summer she was a volunteer counselor at the summer program of Waterside School (Stamford CT), held at St. Luke’s School (New Canaan CT).
Mark Perlman is a junior at Greenwich High School, where he was sophomore class president last year and is taking AP Chemistryand honors courses in Contemporary America and Short Fiction this year. During the second semester he will take AP U.S. Government and Politics and honors Modern World Literature. He was one of the captains ofthe cross country team in the fall, is currently one of the captains of the indoor track team in the winter, and will run track in the spring. Message to fellow alumni: "Fight towards your strengths."
Benjamin (“Ben”) Potash is in the 10th grade at Greenwich High School and a member of the lacrosse team.
Alex Revson attends the Forman School (Litchfield CT), where he is on the honor roll and was named most valuable player for JV soccer. (2007 listing)
Sarah Roth is a junior at Pine Ridge School (Williston VT) and a member of the basketball team, the bowling league, and chorus. She enjoys computer games, movies, and spending time with friends. “I would love to hear from fellow classmates and EHS staff.”
Joshua Evan Schoen attends York Preparatory School (New York NY) where he was on the Headmaster’s List last year. He is president of his Junior Statesmen of America chapter, writes for the school newspaper, plays golf and tournament level table tennis. “At EHS I gained a great deal of skills that were invaluable to me, but after I left I still had an incredible amount to learn about surviving in a mainstream school.”
Elizabeth Smith attends Eagle Hill – Hardwick (MA). She is playing soccer, basketball, and softball. For community service she participated in and helped organize a Halloween party for a local elementary school. Message: “Have a great year, and I wish you the best in your plans after Eagle Hill.” (2007 listing)
Kelly Solk plays soccer, basketball, and lacrosse at the Forman School (Litchfield CT) and enjoys dance as well. To her friend Kathleen: “Keep up the good work. I’m always here for you.”
David Sorensen attends Horace Greeley High School (Chappaqua NY). He is on the varsity swim team and the Marlins swim team at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester. Message: “Mrs. Harkins, thank you for all that you taught me. It has come in handy.” (2007 listing)
2006
Bobby Baldanza is in the 8th grade at Louis M. Klein Middle School (Harrison NY). He played football on an undefeated team at LMK, as well as Harrison hockey. Message from Mrs. Baldanza: “EHS prepared Bobby to succeed on both an academic and social level with comfort and confidence.” (2007 listing)
Rachel Becker is the senior editor of the yearbook at her school, Winston Prep (Norwalk CT). “I want to thank all my teachers for helping me, especially my advisor, Mrs. Connolly.”
Madeline (“Maddie”) Cowen is a student at Mamaroneck (NY) High School, with a GPA over 3.4, and attends confirmation classes at Larchmont (NY) Temple. She has been a member of the JV cheerleading team for two years, and works at Dooney & Bourke on Sundays. “I miss Hannah Wollman and Caroline Sorrel.”
Andrew Fabrikant attends York Preparatory School (New York NY). He plays soccer, basketball, and baseball, and enjoys hanging out with friends. In 2006 he was Most Valuable Player for soccer. (2007 listing)
Matthew Fraser is in 7th grade at Eastern Middle School (Greenwich CT), and has just been named Student of the First Marking Period for the second year in a row. Matt was part of the 12-and-Under Junior Olympic Water Polo team that competed in Claremont, CA, and on the 14-and-Under Speedo Cup Water Polo team in Fall 2007. To EHS: “Good luck to everyone in the future!”
Corey Gelbstein is a busy sophomore at the Forman School (Litchfield CT), where he plays three varsity sports – lacrosse, basketball, and soccer – in addition to his involvement with boating, water sports, and jet skiing. In 2007 Corey was selected for the Western New England SSLA All-Star Lacrosse Team. To Mrs. Harkins: “I loved having you as my teacher at EHS.”
Julia Karnani is a student at the Forman School (Litchfield CT) where she is on the academic dean’s list for good grades. She plays soccer, basketball, and tennis, likes to do art, and takes a ceramics class.
Ellen Lautenbach is at the School of the Holy Child (Rye NY). Besides a report card full of B+’s and higher, Ellen also was named Most Valuable 7th Grader for cross-country. She also participates in swimming, basketball, and golf, and likes to scrapbook and play ping-pong. “Skylar and Sarah, I miss you.”
Olivia-Grey (“O.G.”) Marcontell attends Horace Greeley High School (Chappaqua NY) and is in their guitar club. After school she studies dance and karate. Noteworthy accomplishments last year: “3.3 GPA and senior driver’s license.” Message to Chappaqua kids at EHS: “Horace Greeley High rules!”
Hanna Merrill is enjoying attending the Harvey School (Katonah NY) and plans to graduate in 2010.
Kayla Mogrovejo is attending the Harvey School (Katonah NY). She received an award in soccer and is the captain of the basketball team. She is into acting and had the lead in a play. Message to Mr. Harkins: “Are we going to the Big East together this year even though I’m not at EHS anymore?” (2007 listing)
Leslie Ott attends Cushing Academy (Ashburnham MA). She is the manager of the girls varsity basketball team and has taken pottery and photography as electives. She says to listen to Mr. Moore about SLANT. Message: “Have a great rest of your life.” (2007 listing)
Michael (Pups) Pupkin enjoys playing golf, especially with classmate Michael Slotnick. He attends Community High School (Teaneck NJ) and will be on the golf team this spring. He’s very excited to be learning Spanish. Message: “Enjoy your time at EHS because it is a really great school.” (2007 listing)
Michael Rothman lives in Stamford and is a 7th grade student at the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester (whose upper school is located in Hartsdale, NY), where he is on the basketball team. His noteworthy accomplishment last year was his bar mitzvah.
2007
Mike DeGiorgio is in his first year at Greenwich High School, and is very proud to report that he made the freshman soccer team, his GPA is 3.1, and his name is on the “Students of the Marking Period” wall in the Science wing, due to his exemplary student conduct. “If you think Eagle Hill isn’t helping, just wait till you move on and notice the difference.”
Matthew Fuirst is at Horace Greeley High School (Chappaqua, NY), where he is involved in cross-country and a member of the juggling club. In 2007 he rappelled down a 90-meter cliff.
Jesse Futterman won the Humanitarian Award at Eagle Hill last June prior to his departure for King and Low-Heywood Thomas School (Stamford CT). His wide variety of interests includes soccer, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, music, and video games. “Eagle Hill was my springboard to success.”
Peter Machinist is at Community High School (Teaneck NJ) and enjoys playing squash.
Amanda Vindigni attends Stamford High School (Stamford CT), where she plays field hockey and received mostly A’s and some B’s on her fall report card. Her message to other EHS students and grads: “Study hard.”