Phillips Academy News and Events

Phillips Academy News and Events http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom Trustees Focus on FY12 Priorities: Budget, Campaign and Head of School Search http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/TrusteesSpringMeeting.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/TrusteesSpringMeeting.aspx Thursday, May 12, 2011 Amy J Morris — The Board of Trustees tackled a compressed agenda during its spring meetings, allowing ample time to discuss the upcoming Head of School search. The board met in executive session with representatives from search firm Spencer Stuart. Trustees began their campus visit with a reception at the newly renovated Peabody Museum. They were joined by members of the Peabody Advisory Committee and heard updates on the facility and the program from committee chair Marshall Cloyd ’58 and museum director Malinda Blustain. Head of School Barbara Chase expressed her pride in the Peabody’s revival and connections to the core curriculum. “When you are the leader of an institution like this one—so rich and so freighted with possibility—you have dreams of what can be, but you realize you can’t possibly do it by yourself,” she said. “I have always loved and believed in the Peabody, but in those times when it was really struggling, it was Malinda, Marshall, Becky (Sykes) and the Schmertzlers (Michael ’70 and Kuni) who made the vision a reality.” A reception Friday evening with faculty and members of the Alumni Council—also on campus for a series of meetings—was capped with a tribute to retiring alumni trustee Mary-Ann Somers ’82. Board President Oscar Tang ’56 described Somers, also chair of the Annual Giving Board, as adding tremendous dimension and diversity and special marketing expertise to the board’s work. “Your record-setting achievements as a fundraiser for your class have been extended to the Academy during a period of increased annual giving in the context of a down economy,” he said. “For your past success and ongoing devotion, we are especially grateful.” Trustee business also included the following agenda items: <ul> <li> In his role as chair of The Campaign for Andover, Tang announced that gifts and pledges total $227 million toward a $300 million goal. Peter Ramsey, secretary of the academy, and Tracy Sweet, director of communications, made a presentation that focused on an ambitious fundraising agenda in Fiscal Year 2012. Sweet said that messaging strategy over the next year will focus on the “campaign as catalyst” and the ways in which philanthropy is “changing the complexion of the campus and making a difference in the lives of students and faculty.” </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Jane Fried, assistant head for enrollment, research, and planning and dean of admission, reported unofficial figures from this year’s recruitment season, which marks the Academy’s fourth year under a need-blind policy. The Shuman admission team received 3,103 completed applications, an 11 percent increase over last year. The admit rate (14 percent) and the yield (78 percent) match last year’s figures. Also of note, said Fried, is the growing importance of Alumni Admission Representatives (AARs), the approximately 540 alumni around the country and abroad who help the Academy manage increased demand for interviews. Twenty percent of the 2011–2012 admitted class was interviewed by AARs.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> The board approved the Fiscal Year 2012 budget and increased the proposed facilities renewal budget by $2 million to begin to address items on the deferred projects list. Peter Currie ’74, chair of the Finance Committee, commended the Academy for its continued fiscal prudence in the years following the economic crisis. “This is in fact the new normal,” he said. “I admire the fact that the whole place has continued to keep things snug.”</li> </ul> <ul> <li> The board authorized the purchase of the Methuen “boathouse property” for $1.95 million, subject to securing all permits. The Academy has obtained five of the seven required permits, as well as philanthropic commitments to fund the purchase of the property. Site renovation and construction, however, remain contingent upon achieving additional fundraising goals. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> The board reviewed architecture and design specs for the renovation of Bulfinch Hall and briefly discussed the small addition to the southeast side of the building. Assuming that fundraising goals are met, construction is scheduled to begin in March 2012.</li> </ul>

Peabody Museum celebration commences spring meetings

Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Break Six Records at NMH Meets http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/rackandFieldBreakSixatNMH.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/rackandFieldBreakSixatNMH.aspx Thursday, May 12, 2011 Amy J Morris — Andover’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams won back-to-back meets at Northfield Mount Herman, breaking three school records and three class records along the way. The April 30 and May 7 meets featured standout performances by girls’ cocaptain Aniebiet Abasi ’11 and teammate Jamie Shenk ’12, as well as by boys’ cocaptain Malcolm Mason Rodriguez ’11 and teammate Matt Fischetti ’14. In a one-two punch, Mason Rodriguez, Fischetti and Shenk each managed to set new records on April 30, only to break them again the following week. Mason Rodriguez emerged from the two meets a triple-holder of the school’s triple jump record, besting his 2010 record first on April 30 (with a 48'03" leap) and once more on May 7 (with a 48'05.05" leap). The Harvard-bound senior broke a second school record on April 30 for the 100-meter with a time of 10.7 seconds—a tenth of a second faster than the record held since 1981 by Joseph H. Sutherland. “This record was a surprise to me, since running is the one thing I just want to get through,” said the reluctant sprinter. Last season Mason Rodriguez came within 4 inches of breaking the school’s long jump record, which has stood since 1939. “My most important goal is to break the long jump [record],” he said, adding that he also just started running hurdles. “If I really push myself and work hard I think I can capture the long jump and become the New England 110-meter hurdles champion.” Teammate Fischetti broke two junior class records, re-toppling one of them the following week. The newcomer broke a 1995 class record for the 110-meter high hurdles on April 30, delivering an impressive 19.4-second first-place finish. Apparently not satisfied, Fischetti did it again on May 7 by finishing the event in 18.9 seconds. Fischetti also bested the 1991 junior class record for the 300-meter intermediate hurdles on April 30, winning the event in 46.3 seconds. Calling the double deed “surreal,” he credits his coaches, teammates, and family. “My coaches have really pushed me and had faith in my abilities, and my parents and teammates motivate me at every meet.” Next on Fischetti’s wish list: a 400-meter record. Jamie Shenk ’12 broke the girls’ javelin upper class record on April 30, throwing 112'11"— only to beat that distance May 7 with a 121’-03” throw. The upper now has her sight set on the school record for javelin, which has stood since 1993 at 135’10”. “That record is as old as I am, and it would be amazing to leave my mark,” said Shenk. Girls’ team cocaptain Aniebiet Abasi, who toppled the school record for the 200-meter with a time of 25.7 seconds on April 30, says the flurry of records that emerged from the NMH meets is a testament to teamwork. The four-year senior, with three interschol championships under her belt, thinks a fourth is within reach. “People think track is not a team sport, but every individual win is a team win,” said Abasi.

Three athletes shatter—then reshatter—same records

New Members to Join Andover Board of Trustees http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NewMembersJoinBOT2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NewMembersJoinBOT2011.aspx Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Amy J Morris — Oscar Tang, president of the Phillips Academy Board of Trustees announced this week that three new members will join the board. Amy Falls ’82, of New York City, and Robert Campbell ’66, of Rockport, Maine, will serve six-year terms as elected charter members. Alumni trustee Steven Ho ’74, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has been appointed to a two-year term. All three will begin their service effective July 1. <h3>Amy Falls</h3> <img alt="Amy Falls" src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/AmyFalls2.jpg">After serving as Phillips Academy’s chief investment officer for six years, Falls recently joined The Rockefeller University as CIO and vice president for investments. She oversees the university’s investment office and the institution’s endowment. Falls joined Andover in 2005 as its first chief investment officer. Working with the school’s investment committee and the chief financial officer, she oversaw the Academy’s New York-based investment office and the management of the Academy’s endowment. Prior to joining Andover, Falls was a managing director and global fixed income strategist for Morgan Stanley. An active volunteer and philanthropist, Falls has served Phillips Academy in a number of capacities, including: Institute for Recruitment of Teachers Advisory Board, Trustee Finance Committee, class agent, career mentor, and Andover Development Board. She also serves as vice president of the board and chair of the investment committee of the Brearley School and chairs the investment committee for the Diller Quaile School of Music, both in New York City. Falls holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and an M.A. from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She lives in New York City with her husband Hartley Rogers and their three young children. <h3>Robert Campbell</h3> <img alt="Robert Campbell" src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/RobertCampbell.jpg">Campbell joined US Trust in 1970, Beck, Mack and Oliver in 1980 and Fireman’s Fund Insurance in 1986. After a brief stint with Steamboat Capital, he rejoined Beck, Mack and Oliver in fall of 1990. He serves as partner in the employee-owned firm, which manages $3.5 billion for investors. He has been generous both in his philanthropy and in his volunteer efforts on behalf of Andover. He currently serves as co-chair of the Financial Aid Task Force and as a member of the Campaign Steering Committee. His past alumni activities include serving on the Gelb Advisory Committee, the Alumni Council, and as class co-head agent. In addition, he currently serves on the boards of Camden National Corp. and Enstar Corp. Campbell holds a B.A. from Williams College. He lives in Rockport, Maine, with his wife Amy. They have three grown children. <h3>Steven Ho</h3> <img alt="Steven Ho" src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/StevenHo.jpg">Ho joins the board as an alumni trustee and co-chair of the Annual Giving Board (AGB), on which he has served since 2007. He is president of Fairmont Shipping (Canada) Ltd., a full service ship management company, based in British Columbia. His volunteer work and philanthropy extend to many areas of the Academy, most recently as a member of the AGB. He is a retiring member of the Alumni Council and the Alumni Parent Committee. He also serves as class co-head agent and has served as Alumni Parent Fund co-chair. He holds a B.A. from Columbia University. He and his wife, Jaymie, live in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have a strong legacy connection to Andover, including their three children. Daughters Anna ’06 and Sara ’08 are recent graduates. Their son, Ben, will graduate in June.

Amy Falls '82, Robert Campbell '66, and Steven Ho '74 to become newest board members

Phillips Academy Conducting Summer Interviews for Admission to 2012-13 School Year http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SummerInterviewsforAdmissionto2012-13.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SummerInterviewsforAdmissionto2012-13.aspx Friday, May 06, 2011 Neil C Evans — Phillips Academy is conducting interviews June 7 through August 30 for local students planning to apply for admission to the 2012-2013 school year. Each applicant to Phillips Academy is required to have a personal interview as part of the admission process. In response to an unprecedented demand last year for interviews, which resulted in an 11% increase in the number of applications received, the Office of Admission is encouraging local families to take advantage of their proximity to Phillips Academy and schedule their interviews in the summer. In addition to interviewing students who intend to apply for admission into the 9th grade, the Academy also welcomes interview requests from local students interested in applying for admission to the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades or for a post-graduate year. Students residing in Andover and North Andover must apply as day students. Students in the following cities and towns may apply as either day or boarding students: Atkinson, Bradford, Boxford, Dracut, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynnfield, Methuen, Middleton, North Reading, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem (NH), Reading, Tewksbury and Wilmington. Students from towns not listed must apply as boarding students. Day student applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their interviews by August 30. Interviews and student-guided tours are being offered Monday through Friday, beginning June 7. These visits provide time to learn about the school and to speak with admission counselors and student tour guides. All summer tour guides are current local students who are eager to share their perspectives and experiences. The Office of Admission also will host two open houses, on November 6, 2011 and January 7, 2012 so local families can visit while school is in session. To schedule an interview and tour, please call the Phillips Academy Office of Admission at 978-749-4050. For more information about the admission process, call or e-mail Vivien Mallick, senior associate dean of admission, at 978-749-4062 or <a href="mailto:vmallick@andover.edu">vmallick@andover.edu</a>.

Interviews will be conducted June 7 through August 30

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Spring Shows http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/DepartmentofTheatreandDancePresentsSpringShows.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/DepartmentofTheatreandDancePresentsSpringShows.aspx Friday, May 06, 2011 Neil C Evans -– The Phillips Academy Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to present two shows this spring. Hot Grog, a pirate musical, is the school’s featured theatre performance and Physical Graffiti is the Andover Dance Group’s spring showcase. Both shows will be taken on the road this August to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Hot Grog, set on the high seas of the Carolina coast in 1718, tells the story of Blackbeard, the legendary pirate and his crew. Included in Blackbeard’s band of pirates is the niece of the Colonial Governor of North Carolina who has answered the lure of the sea by dressing as a cabin boy and passing for one of Blackbeard’s own. Her lust for adventure and its consequences are played out in Hot Grog through Musicians Theatre, a theatrical form created in the 1970s by Bland Simpson and the world-renowned bluegrass group, The Red Clay Ramblers. With a bit of swashbuckling, jail break and offbeat humor, the legend of Blackbeard and his companions comes alive. The story of Blackbeard has been adapted by for the stage by Jim Wann, with music and lyrics by Wann and Simpson. Hot Grog is directed by Phillips Academy’s Mark Efinger, with musical direction by Christina Landolt and choreography by Sumi Matsumoto ’11. According to Efinger, “The balancing act between exploring the adventure seeking, but desperate historical characters, and the more parody-like characters that populate a musical, has been a tremendous challenge for us as a cast. We have tried to find a playable truth in the land between these two extremes. When Bland Simpson, who created this vehicle for theatrical expression and musical performance, came to work with our students in January, something pretty exciting was born. We look forward to doing justice to the notion.” Also performing this spring is the Andover Dance Group. This student ensemble will be performing in Physical Graffiti, a modern dance concert, directed by Judith Wombwell, with choreography by Wombwell and Erin E. Strong. Set to the music of legendary band Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti combines energy, drive and dynamic rhythms as well as vibrant colors and movement to engage the audience. Feelings of youthful vision, love and dreams weave through the band’s lyrics and set the stage for this powerful fusion of dance forms. "This is an amazingly talented and virtuosic group of young dancers and it has been so interesting to introduce them to this music. They can identify to themes Led Zeppelin is singing about, and there is a tribal element that both unites these dancers onstage and connects them straight to the ‘70s youth culture,” says Wombwell. Students from the school’s art community have designed the psychedelic-feel costumes and the kaleidoscopic lighting for the performance. Physical Graffiti features several senior day students including Sumi Matsumoto and Jenny Zhou from Andover and Carolyn Harmeling from North Reading. Both Hot Grog and Physical Graffiti will be performed in the Tang Theatre on the campus of Phillips Academy. Hot Grog performances are Friday, May 20th at 8 p.m. and Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for both performances are $5. Physical Graffiti performances are Saturday, May 21st and Friday, May 27th. Both shows begin at 8 p.m. and are $5. On Saturday, May 28th a double bill will be performed with Hot Grog beginning at 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by Physical Graffiti. Tickets for that performance are $8. Tickets for all shows may be reserved through the Phillips Academy box office at 978-749-4433. All shows are open to the public.

Hot Grog, a pirate musical, and Physical Graffiti, featuring the Andover Dance Group and the music of Led Zeppelin

GJV Swimmer Takes on San Francisco Bay http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ShresthaAlcatraz2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ShresthaAlcatraz2011.aspx Friday, May 06, 2011 Amy J Morris — Vanessa Shrestha, a member of Andover’s junior varsity swimming team, successfully swam from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco bay, and then the next day swam the span of the Golden Gate Bridge. Shrestha’s April 16 and 17 swims helped raise more than $9,000 for the “Foundation for Aquatic Safety and Training (FAST),” a water safety organization based in Arizona. The Scottsdale native trained for six months for the grueling mission, swimming in winter lakes outside of Phoenix in an effort to acclimate to the bays’ bone-chilling waters and strong tides. “Excess water was being released from dams near the coast on the day of Alcatraz swim , resulting in a stronger ebb tide than normal,” said Shrestha. “Some of the younger swimmers had to be rescued by boats because of the strong currents around the island.” According to Shrestha, her home state of Arizona has one of the highest rates of water fatality in the nation. She credits FAST with raising water safety awareness by encouraging young swimmers to act as teachers and mentors to young children who have not been exposed to the dangers of water. The day after escaping the infamously inescapable Alcatraz island, Shrestha swam the span of the Golden Gate Bridge. Contending with “heavy fog and a strong flood tide,” many seasick swimmers were forced to abort the mission. Shrestha, however, powered through, calling the stormy swim a “fitting culmination of many months of hard work.” “The thrill and sense of accomplishment I got after completing both swims is something not easy to replicate.”

Vanessa Shrestha '14 escapes Alcatraz, spans Golden Gate Bridge

Student Wins Boston Symphony Competition http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ScolnikBrowerWinsBSOCompetition.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ScolnikBrowerWinsBSOCompetition.aspx Monday, May 02, 2011 Amy J Morris --Phillips Academy lower Alexander (Sasha) Scolnik-Brower has garnered one of Boston Symphony Orchestra’s highest honors, winning a first place award in the organization’s annual concerto competition for high school students. As recipient of the Cornelius A. & Muriel P. Wood Award, the young cellist will perform with the Boston Symphony for a family concert on March 17, 2012. “Winning first place in the BSO concerto competition is a prestigious honor,” says Chris Walter, PA’s Director of Performance. “Sasha is a gifted young musician whose hard work and dedication make him truly worthy of this award.” Scolnik-Brower performed Schumann’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra for the April 6 competition, which took place in Symphony Hall before a panel of BSO judges. The Andover, Mass., native is also the winner of Walden Chamber Players’ 2010 Young Artists Competition. Each year the Boston Symphony Orchestra hosts the Concerto Competition for advanced high school instrumentalists who reside in Massachusetts. The competition is open to 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-grade instrumentalists who are at the advanced level in their musical study.

Cellist Alexander Scolnik-Brower ’13 to perform with BSO next year

Alumni and Parents Donate Goods and Services to Andover Auction http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/auctiondonations2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/auctiondonations2011.aspx Thursday, April 28, 2011 Stephen M Porter — The “Bid on Blue” Andover Auction in support of financial aid is six months away, but the list of donated items is growing rapidly. While the quality of the donated items is fueling excitement among those eager to bid on them, the alumni, parents and faculty who’ve stepped up to donate to the auction say they are equally excited by the opportunity to support PA’s commitment to a “need-blind” admission policy. Andover is the only boarding school in the United States to have maintained a full <a href="/About/Newsroom/Pages/NeedBlindTurns4.aspx">need-blind admission policy</a> since 2007. One current parent who has donated a travel adventure to the auction recently echoed the feelings of many donors when he told Auction Director Janet Cathcart, “our family has been grateful for the scholarship opportunities extended by Andover over the years, and we are honored to donate to this event.” In addition to that travel adventure, auction participants will have the opportunity to bid on such exciting items as Red Sox tickets, Los Angeles Lakers tickets, and a variety of vacation spots ranging from a California beach house to villas in Costa Rica, Tuscany, and the Caribbean. Following is a partial list of some other unique items that will be up on the auction block: <ul> <li>Give your junior slugger a one-on-one batting lesson with former minor league professional baseball player and batting coach Hugh Quattlebaum ’96.</li> <li>Have your film script professionally reviewed by author and writer Trey Ellis ’80.</li> <li>Search the heavens with a vintage 40-inch refracting Yerkes Telescope built by Alvan Clark & Sons (George Bassett Clark PA 1846) with astronomer John Biggs ’77.</li> <li>Join faculty members Temba and Vuvu Maqubela on a 10-day South Africa adventure trip covering historic sites, game reserves, and rain forests.</li> <li>Enjoy five rowing lessons on the Charles River with former US Olympic Team rower and current parent Joe Bouscaren.</li> <li>Watch a PA crew race or practice from aboard Coach Peter Washburn’s boat.</li> </ul> To view a more extensive list of items, visit the Andover Auction website at <a href="/auction">www.andover.edu/auction</a>. A preview list is now available and will continue to grow, with new items added weekly until the final online catalog with full descriptions is available in August. Auction news will also be regularly updated on the auction Facebook page at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/andoverauction">www.facebook.com/andoverauction</a>. Those interested in donating items to the auction are encouraged to do so by contacting Auction Director Janet Cathcart at <a href="mailto:jcathcart@andover.edu">jcathcart@andover.edu</a>. Items that Cathcart is particularly eager to accrue include: <ul> <li>Adventures for families</li> <li>Sporting trips such as fly-fishing, hiking, biking and rafting</li> <li>Conversations over dinner with Andover journalists, writers and experts</li> <li>Books by Andover authors for inclusion in The Andover Collection, a single auction item</li> </ul> <h3>The auction event provides two ways to bid</h3> <ul> <li>Join the online auction, which will be held from October 14—November 3. Kickoff parties on October 14 to which attendees will be invited to “bring your laptop and start the bidding” are already scheduled in some regions and more are sought. In addition to bidding via a computer, online auction participants will be able to download a mobile app to conduct shopping and bidding by smart phone. When the online auction concludes on November 3, a few selected items will be carried over to the live auction.</li> <li>Come to campus for the live and silent auctions, which will be held on Saturday, November 5. The day of the live auction will feature a range of special campus events, culminating in the auction dinner with live and silent auctions. “This will be a memorable day on campus and well worth a day trip or overnight,” says Cathcart. Dinner registration will begin in September with a ticket price of $100/person or $600 for a table of eight.</li> </ul>

Eager to support financial aid, donors offer vacation homes, sports tickets and professional services

Mass. Preservation Group Honors Paresky Commons Renovation http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/MassPreservationAward.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/MassPreservationAward.aspx Thursday, April 28, 2011 Amy J Morris — Preservation Massachusetts will honor Andover on Wednesday, May 4, with a “2011 Preservation Award” for the 2008-2009 renovation and preservation of Paresky Commons, the school’s 80-year-old dining hall, a project made possible thanks to a lead gift by David and Linda Paresky. The annual award recognizes colleges, universities and preparatory schools that “embrace and incorporate preservation into their educational identity.” “We are extremely pleased to be awarded this honor. It’s a beautiful building used by almost everyone on campus every day,” says Larry Muench, director of facilities. “The award reaffirms our collective efforts in renovation projects to consider and then follow through with historic preservation.” Last December, the U.S. Green Building Council also recognized the renovation project with a LEED Silver certification. The highly prized certification formally recognizes the environmentally and socially responsible building practices employed by the Academy during the 15-month project. Founded in 1985, Preservation Massachusetts is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to actively promoting the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes as a positive force for economic development, tourism and the retention of community character.

Educators from Across the Globe to Discuss Common Educational Challenges http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/GPGConference2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/GPGConference2011.aspx Thursday, April 14, 2011 Amy J Morris — What do a high school in Beijing, a math and science school in South Africa and a boarding school in New England have in common? All are actively looking for more effective ways to prepare their students to meet the unique challenges of the 21st century. Today’s students must compete, serve and lead in a world of rapidly changing technologies, complex environmental and socioeconomic problems, and growing interdependence among nations. “The range of problems presented by globalization cannot be solved, let alone understood, through the traditional lenses of academic disciplines,” says Peter Merrill, coordinator of Phillips Academy’s Global Perspectives Group (GPG). “As educators, we must learn to integrate our thinking across the boundaries of the disciplines in which we were trained in order to develop new approaches to problem solving.” Toward that end, Phillips Academy will bring together teachers and administrators from across the U.S., as well as from China, South Africa and India, for GPG’s first public conference. <a target="_blank" href="/GPGConference/Pages/default.aspx">“Sharing Best Classroom Practices: Context for Change”</a> will take place on May 6 and 7 on the Academy campus. The conference is open to teachers and administrators who have responsibility for and disposition toward curricular innovation. Although this conference represents GPG’s first outreach effort, it has worked since 2006 to align Andover’s programs with the emerging challenges and opportunities presented by globalization. Temba Maqubela, assistant head for academics and dean of faculty, developed the multidisciplinary faculty advisory group, under the direction of head of school Barbara Landis Chase. Maqubela’s idea for GPG grew in response to the Academy’s 2004 Strategic Plan, which reaffirmed Andover’s mission to: <blockquote> “…be a school that educates youth from every quarter through a program that effectively challenges them to develop their potential and to depart as thoughtful, versatile, responsible participants in the global community.” </blockquote> The two-day symposium will feature talks by thought leaders in the global education field, as well as presentations by educators—from a wide array of academic contexts— who have innovated methods to meet the needs of 21st-century students. “We hope to challenge participants’ assumptions about what’s possible in their own schools and classrooms,” says Merrill. “Each educator has a distinct context within which lies opportunity for innovation. The conference aims to give individuals the tools to assess what’s possible and what’s needed for their particular settings.” To establish the conference’s goal of individuation, Fernando Reimers, professor of International Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss “Innovation and its Diffusion.” The director of Harvard’s International Education Policy Program will share ways to “make reasonable assessments of context and desired innovations…and provide tools for making the best decisions possible in real-world settings,” says Merrill. Educators representing schools in China, New York, Washington, D.C. and India, together with local teachers, will discuss how they have developed solutions to the universal challenges of class size, high-stakes testing, and individual learning gaps. Several members of Andover’s faculty will discuss how the Academy has addressed these challenges through innovation as well. Among these innovations, participants will learn about Andover’s ACE Scholars Program, which stands for Accelerate, Challenge, Enrich. ACE is an invitation-only summer program run by Phillips Academy teachers at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School. The program is designed for students who, despite talent and motivation, lack the prior academic preparation necessary to reach the upper levels of Andover’s math and science programs. In addition to Reimers’s opening address, the conference will include keynote remarks by Sherman Teichman. Teichman is the founding executive director of the Institute for Global Leadership at Tufts University and director of the institute’s Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship program (EPIIC). His lecture will focus on EPIIC and the transformational effects on the students who participate in the symposium-centered program. John Gilmour, founder of the LEAP Science and Maths Schools in South Africa, will serve as the conference’s third keynote. He will discuss his work on behalf of South African students from educationally disadvantaged communities, and how his schools bridge the learning gaps that persist in apartheid’s wake. He will address ways in which gaps become traps and how LEAP confronts some of academia’s most pressing challenges.

PA conference May 6-7 to focus on innovation for 21st-century learning

PA Swimming Program Gets All-Star Recognition http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SwimmingAllStars2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SwimmingAllStars2011.aspx Thursday, April 14, 2011 Stephen M Porter —Two members of Phillips Academy’s swimming program received top honors from the sports editors at the <a href="http://www.eagletribune.com/sports" target="_blank">Lawrence Eagle-Tribune</a>, which recently named its list of All-Star performers for the winter sports season. Girls’ swimming coach, Paul Murphy ’84, was named “Coach of the Year” for swimming, an honor he also received in 2003 and 2005. This past year Murphy led the PA girls’ team to an undefeated season and a second-place finish at the New England Championships. To read the full article, <a href="/About/Newsroom/Documents/2011-SwimCoach.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. Also receiving special recognition was PA swimmer Jun Oh ’12, who was named swimming’s MVP for the second year in a row. In addition to his dominating performance at the New England Prep Championships, Oh broke the 200 meter and 400 meter New England Prep freestyle records in a meet against Choate during the regular season. To read the full article, <a href="/About/Newsroom/Documents/2011-SwimMVP.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Paul Murphy ’84 named ‘Coach of the Year’; Jun Oh ’12 named ‘MVP’

“An Evening with Edwidge Danticat” to Raise Money for Haitian Relief http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/EdwidgeDanticatStory2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/EdwidgeDanticatStory2011.aspx Thursday, April 14, 2011 Amy J Morris — The Department of English is pleased to present "An Evening with Edwidge Danticat" on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus. This event is free and open to the public; however donations to support Haiti relief efforts are kindly requested. Born in Port-au-Prince, Danticat moved to the United States at age 12. In recent years she has become a significant national and international spokesperson for the plight of Haiti. The 2009 MacArthur Fellow has written several critically acclaimed nonfiction and fiction books, including "Krik? Krak!" (a National Book Award finalist), "Brother, I’m Dying" (winner, National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography) and "Create Dangerously." English Instructor Stephanie Curci applied for the Abbot Academy Association grant, which will fund Danticat’s visit. Curci hopes the evening will remind people “that Haiti is not just a place of poverty and catastrophe, but rather of great visual art, a vibrant literary culture, and — in my opinion — the most fascinating history in North America.” Curci, whose MA degree from Brown focused on the Haitian Revolution, considers the country her second home. Having first set foot on its soil while her father practiced medicine there in the summer of 1978, she has been back each summer since, including three times since the earthquake. “While the moment of the earthquake is over, the aftermath has been complex and largely disappointing for the Haitian people,” says Curci. “At the same time, I'd love our students' sense of Haiti to move beyond just the compassion engendered by the earthquake. I'd rather have them bring their intellectual curiosity to all that Haiti offers.” In addition to Danticat’s evening reading, the writer will join some 50 students for a CAMD-sponsored lunch that day, and sit in on Writer-in-Residence Lewis Robinson's creative writing class. “Many of our students have been exposed to her work in various electives, and half of the student body has read her novel “The Dew Breaker” as the incoming junior reading selection,” says Curci. The sponsors of this cultural event hope to raise funds to support Haiti. Proceeds will be donated to <a href="http://www.lililiread.org/" target="_blank">Li, Li, Li!</a> — a reading-out-loud program for children displaced by the earthquake — and to Dr. Paul Farmer's <a href="http://www.pih.org/" target="_blank">Partners in Health</a>. Suggested donation: Adults, $10; Students, $5. Curci hopes that many from the PA community and beyond will come to the event in Cochran Chapel, saying the evening will “offer the gifts of a reading and discussion by a fabulous writer, thinker, and —increasingly — activist.”

Andover welcomes foremost writer of Haitian descent for April 29 reading

Students Mourn the Passing of Classmate Alice Hoffman http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/StudentsMournthePassingofClassmateAliceHoffman.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/StudentsMournthePassingofClassmateAliceHoffman.aspx Thursday, April 14, 2011 Neil C Evans —Phillips Academy students, staff and faculty are mourning the passing of Alice Hoffman, who died on Tuesday, April 12, at the age of 18 following a courageous six-year battle with leukemia. A resident of Houston, Texas, she is survived by her parents, De Lora Nobuo and Peter Hoffman, her stepmother, Betty Hoffman, and her sister, Sarah Hoffman. News of Hoffman’s death was shared with students on Tuesday by Head of School Barbara Chase at an impromptu all-school meeting at which Chase and others remembered Hoffman for her kind and generous manner, her good humor, and her brave fight against cancer. Following the meeting, students decorated the terrace in front of Paresky Commons with tributes to Hoffman drawn in chalk. To further honor her memory, students have organized a candlelight procession to be held tonight at 9:00 p.m. The silent procession will proceed from Samuel Phillips Hall along the vista walk. Students also continue to sell “Don’t Hassle the Hoff” t-shirts that Hoffman herself helped design to raise money for the <a href="http://www.marrow.org/" target="_blank">Be the Match Foundation</a>, an organization that identifies prospective bone marrow donors. Proceeds from the sale will be sent to the foundation in Hoffman’s honor. <center><img src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/alice-trib.jpg" alt="Paresky Tribute"></center> The Andover community is in the process of planning a “celebration of remembrance” in Hoffman’s honor. On Friday, the regularly scheduled Shabbat will be dedicated to Hoffman and will include a mourner’s Kaddish. The service will be held in Kemper Chapel starting at 5:45 p.m. A memorial service will be held this Sunday, April 17, in Houston. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hoffman's memory to the Be the Match Foundation or to Phillips Academy in support of financial aid. To read Hoffman’s obituary and to share condolences and remembrances in an online guest book,<a target="_blank" href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=alice-hoffman&pid=150251927&eid=sp_shareobit"> click here</a>.

Hoffman remembered for her kind and generous manner, good humor, and brave fight against cancer

Sports Spotlight: 2011 Spring Sports Preview http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SpringSportsPreview2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SpringSportsPreview2011.aspx Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Amy J Morris — Big Blue baseball looks to improve on last year’s run to the Central New England semifinals, as eight seniors, including senior captain Chris Cameron, highlight a roster that blends youth and experience. “Pitching is extremely important in our program, so we’ve worked to cultivate a stable of capable young hurlers,” says head coach Kevin Graber. “Some are unproven at the varsity level, but early indications are that they will respond favorably.” Heading the stable is 6' 9" southpaw Tom Palleschi ’12, who posted a 1.26 ERA as a lower. Palleschi is also the top returning hitter (.344), followed by Cameron (.318) and senior Zac Elder (.304). Seniors Nate Wagner, Jeb Roberts, Ricky Marcotte and Jeremy Hutton, as well as upper Brian Delaney, round out the returners. “The seniors have provided outstanding leadership thus far,” adds Graber. “That should come in handy as we get down to crunch time and bid for another postseason run.” Seniors Sarah Onorato and Shannon McSweeney will co-captain the 2011 varsity softball team. This season will mark the girls’ fourth and final year on the Andover diamond. The team will be built around a young pitching staff, which includes lowers Abby Chung and Kayla Maloney, and junior Laura Ippolito. Seven new players will join the team, including some from JV level and postgraduate Ashleigh Vargas-Aquino. “If the weather would only cooperate, I’m confident that we’ll be a competitive, entertaining team worth watching. I hope that students will come out to catch some rays while cheering on the team,” says coach Peter Drench. Boys’ varsity tennis will welcome four returning seniors in the top six: co-captains Peter Heidrich and Mark Adamsson, Michael Kontaxis and Hunter Schlacks. Adamsson and Heidrich traded the number one spot a number of times last year, playing neck-and-neck in challenge matches. Their 2010 season performances earned respect among the top players in New England. Promising lower Alasdair McClintic starts the season at number three, while newcomer James Heaney ’14, showing match-tough steadiness and fine all-court skills, starts at five. According to coach Gregory Wilkins, “We have the kind of lineup that could go pretty deep into postseason play. We are sure it is going to be fun.” Under coach Deborah Chase, girls’ varsity tennis is looking forward to an exciting season as well. The team’s eight returning players (only three of whom are seniors) are expected to bring a depth and experience to the court that could only be matched by the talent and enthusiasm of the two new junior additions. According to Chase, the girls are focused on their own singles and doubles play while building up the team’s growth and success (and a 2011 New England Championship). Boys’ varsity volleyball has only two varsity returners, one of whom is a starter. Coach Clyfe Beckwith looks forward to the enthusiasm and strong competitive desire that the team’s many newcomers will bring. “Our team focus will be on fundamental skills and team harmony,” commented Beckwith. Girls’ varsity water polo includes a number of promising athletes who are eager to hone their talents in the pool. Despite their youth, the girls have formidable swimming experience and intend to play with vigor, according to coach Cindy Efinger. “We are strong and ready to grow. I am confident that this season is going to be fun, energetic, and a great learning experience.” Girls’ varsity crew looks forward to an exciting season under coach Sallie L. Batchelor. “We have a committed group of athletes, and I’m confident that everyone will continue to give 110 percent this season,” she says. Hopes are high for a winning season in the wake of last year’s first-place victory (the team’s first since 1998). Batchelor has added some strong new team members to a solid base of ready veterans. Boys’ and girls’ varsity track and field is coming off of a New England Championship, too, with a drive to stay the course of victory. “Although we’ve lost several good athletes, we’ve gained a lot of new talent who will hopefully fill the void,” says coach Corbin Lang. Senior captain Malcolm Mason-Rodriguez aims to help the team prepare “with the same vehement determination that’s made us successful in previous years.” Girls’ varsity lacrosse is looking forward to their trademark tradition of teamwork, dedication and commitment. Although several of last year’s key players graduated, 14 returners are expected to buoy the team with their experience, skills and leadership. Six new players will join the team, which is co-captained this year by seniors Summer Washburn and Emily Rademacher. Coach Kate Dolan is optimistic about the teams’ potential success despite “a very competitive schedule. As long as we keep improving and working together, we will have a good season,” she says. Andover’s varsity cycling, boys’ crew, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ lacrosse, and Ultimate Frisbee all look forward to a competitive and fun-filled season. To keep up with your favorite teams, be sure to check out their<a target="_blank"> individual pages </a>. Go Blue!

A blue sky forecast for Big Blue’s spring season

Phillips Academy to Host Annual College Fair April 25 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AnnualCollegeFair2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AnnualCollegeFair2011.aspx Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Amy J Morris — Phillips Academy will host its annual College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Case Memorial Cage, 5 Highland Road, on the Phillips Academy campus. Area students and parents are invited to attend and meet representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities from around the world. The fair offers high school students and their families an ideal opportunity to familiarize themselves with a wide range of colleges and universities. Representatives from participating institutions will be available to answer individual questions and to distribute informational literature about their schools. Admission is free. Among the colleges and universities scheduled to attend the fair are American University, Amherst, Bates, Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin, Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, Cornell University, Furman, Johns Hopkins, University of Massachusetts/Amherst, Puget Sound, Smith, Stanford, Syracuse, Tulane, Villanova, Wesleyan, Whitman, Williams, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. International schools include Aberdeen University and St. Andrews in Scotland, American University of Paris, National University of Ireland and McGill University in Canada. For more information, call the College Counseling Office at 978-749-4155 or e-mail <a href="mailto:college-counseling@andover.edu">college-counseling@andover.edu</a>

All area high school students, parents invited to attend

Boys’ Swim Team Wins 2011 Championship with Record Point Total http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/BoysSwimTeam2011Championship.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/BoysSwimTeam2011Championship.aspx Friday, April 01, 2011 Amy J Morris — Andover boys' swimming and diving team clinched the championship title at the 2011 New England Prep School meet on March 5, edging out Exeter with a 461 point total, the highest in PA record books. Girls' varsity made some history of its own, capping off an undefeated season on March 6 with a diving title and a runner-up finish. Both meets took place at Exeter. On the way to their first-place finish, the boys broke a number of records, including Andover’s 200-yard medley relay, 400-yard free relay, and 100-yard breaststroke, as well as the New Englands’ record for the 200 and 400-meter frees earlier in the season. Derrick Choi ’12, Matt Mahoney ’11, Conor Deveney ’11 and Alex Nanda ’11 dominated the 200-medley with an All-American qualifying time of 1:35.46. Nanda and Devaney went on with teammates Jon Leung ’11 and John Jun Oh ’12 to break the 400-freestyle relay school record in 3:09.41, an All-American consideration time. Oh took two New Englands titles in the 200 and 500-free, with times of 1:54.45 1:40.73 and 4:36.43 respectively. He also broke two tournament records in the 200 and 400-free in 1:54.45 and 4:03.84. Senior Mahoney placed a final feather in his Blue swim cap, winning the 100-yard breaststroke with a record-breaking time of 59.19. “We value team performance over individual accomplishment, and ask each team member to contribute and view their own performance through the prism of the team’s results,” said coach Jacques Hugon. “The boys stayed true to these values this season.” After enjoying a 6-0-0 regular season, girls’ varsity swimming and diving forged a formidable fight for the New England title, shattering two records and garnering a total score of 325 points. Securing a close but disappointing second-place finish behind Exeter, the girls nonetheless established a new benchmark time for Andover’s 100-yard butterfly and a new diving record in the New Englands to boot. Amy Zhao ’14 claimed a PA record and first place finish, securing a historic 56.55 time with her 100-fly and a New England Championship title in the 50-free. Lilybet MacRae ’13 broke some ground of her own, taking a New England record and a first place championship title in diving with 496.50 points. Terri Faller ’11, Emily Timm ’11, Julia Torabi ’12, and Lexi Moroney ’11 placed 5th in the 200-medley with a time of 1:54.29. Andover was able to pick up four great spots in the 100-free, with Faller taking 5th (54.61); Hailey Novis ’13, 12th (55.73); Moroney, 15th (56.74); and Kaitlin Fanikos ’11, 19th (56.58). In the 200-free, Fanikos, Novis, Moroney and Zhao placed 2nd with a time of 1:40.18. “The team set a goal of 100 percent fun this season,” said girls’ coach Paul Murphy. “They achieved that goal many times over."

Girls capture diving title, en route to runner-up finish

Eight Inductees Selected for Athletics Hall of Honor http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/HallofHonor2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/HallofHonor2011.aspx Thursday, March 31, 2011 Stephen M Porter -- Phillips Academy has announced the names of its 2011 <a href="/Alumni/HallofHonor/Pages/default.aspx">Athletics Hall of Honor</a> inductees. The eight individuals will be honored for accomplishments in athletics and for the exceptional ways in which each continued or has continued to lead a life that embodies the values of Phillips and Abbot academies. They will be officially inducted at a Hall of Honor induction ceremony to be held at 4 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium on Saturday, June 11, during Reunion Weekend. George Smith ’83 will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. The selection committee includes members of the Department of Athletics, the Athletics Committee of the Alumni Council, and the Office of Alumni Affairs. A small number of former PA athletes are chosen each year and their names are added to the permanent plaque in Borden Gymnasium. The 2011 inductees are: <h2>William “Bill” Belichick ’71</h2> Starting player on the undefeated 1971 PA football team and championship lacrosse team; lettered in football, squash, and lacrosse at Wesleyan; inducted into Wesleyan Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008; head coach of the New England Patriots and winner of three Super Bowls <h2>Arthur R.T. “Doc” Hillebrand 1896 (d)</h2> PA varsity football; captain and All-American tackle for Princeton football; captain of Princeton baseball team; Princeton head football coach, winning one national championship; member of College Football Hall of Fame <h2>Thomas Hudner ’43</h2> PA varsity football, lacrosse, and track (co-captain); member of plebe/JV football team at the US Naval Academy; received the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Conflict; achieved rank of Captain in the US Navy <h2>Meredith Hudson ’01</h2> Captain of PA field hockey, lacrosse, and hockey; first female Prep School Athlete of the Year; U16 National Hockey Team member; starter for Yale ECAC championship field hockey team; Hodgkin’s disease survivor; marathon runner <h2>Paul Kalkstein ’61</h2> PA English teacher and coach of boys lacrosse for 36 years; service as PA basketball coach and Athletic Director; founder of the AndoverAgain program; book author <h2>Raymond LaMontagne ’53 </h2> PA varsity football, track and baseball (Coach’s Cup); member of 1952 PA Hall of Honor football team; stand-out baseball player at Yale; eschewed offer to join major league baseball to pursue career in community service; taught English to Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong; worked with Sargent Shriver as an early organizer of the Peace Corps; helped Paul Newman launch his Hole in the Wall Camp for Children; chair of the City Center 55th Street Theater Foundation; member of numerous other charitable organizations <h2>Thomas Pollock III ’61 </h2> PA varsity crew (captain) and swimming; varsity crew at Harvard and member of Harvard Crew Hall of Fame; 1964 US Olympic Rowing Team; attorney and author of “The Rising: Journeys in the Wake of Global Warming” <h2>William “Billy” Smoyer ’63 (d)</h2> PA varsity soccer (captain), hockey, and baseball; All-Ivy soccer player at Dartmouth; killed in action in Vietnam in 1968

A current NFL coach, a 19th-century athlete, and a Medal of Honor recipient are among those being honored

Andover Marks Four Years of Need-Blind with Historic Student Body http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NeedBlindTurns4.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NeedBlindTurns4.aspx Thursday, March 31, 2011 Amy J Morris — As the only boarding school in the United States to maintain a full need-blind admission policy since 2007, Andover’s incoming student body will be a celebration of the bold promise that has been kept to students and their families. For the first time since its founding in 1778, each of Andover’s 1,100 students will have been admitted without regard to their family’s financial resources. The unprecedented undertaking took root from the Academy’s 2004 Strategic Plan, which directed the administration to reexamine— in a 21st-century context—the school’s founding mission to educate “youth from every quarter.” Trustees recently approved the policy for a fifth year, but for financial reasons its long-term sustainability depends on philanthropy. Today, 45 percent of Andover students receive some sort of financial aid; 12 percent are on full scholarship. In 2010-2011, PA spent $16,412,000 on financial aid, a figure that grows larger every year. “Since 2007, not one student who has qualified for financial aid has left Andover for financial reasons, and not one student has been denied admission because of his or her inability to pay,” says Director of Financial Aid Jim Ventre ’79, who, along with a number of colleagues, has innovated strategies to ensure that the program is not just “blind” in the admission office, but everywhere. “We don’t want poster children for this program,” says Ventre. “Quite the opposite. The substance behind this policy fails if its beneficiaries are singled out. It’s all about access. For a community to reflect a global socio-economic diversity requires an equal voice, equal footing, and a seat at the table.” And the community has risen to the occasion. Thanks to an inclusive approach, these students are no longer parentless on Parents’ Weekend (the school covers the cost of visits), the ones in line holding a white slip to enter a dance or buy books (all students now use the “BlueCard”), or the ones with laptops that are clearly school-issued (the school now issues laptops in a variety of colors). Ventre notes that many alumni are surprised to learn that Andover has not been need-blind all along. “We have long been need-sensitive. We have a strong financial aid legacy that dates back generations. However, the need-blind initiative has allowed us to remove financial need as an obstacle to admission.” <h2>Andover to Host Auction in Support of Financial Aid</h2> Despite the school's commitment to a need-blind policy, the future of the program depends on philanthropy. This year, Andover students received an average financial aid grant of $32,100. As it continues to build a long-term endowment, Andover continues to fund the policy from current-use dollars and term scholarships. But current-use dollars are urgently needed to support other Academy priorities—and term scholarships, by their nature, cannot provide permanent financial aid support. To commemorate the policy’s four-year mark and help ensure the initiative’s future, Andover will sponsor <a shape=rect href="/ALUMNI/ANDOVERAUCTION/Pages/default.aspx" shape=rect>“Bid on Blue,”</a> an auction to support financial aid. An online auction will take place from Friday, October 14, to Thursday, November 3, capped by a dinner with live and silent auctions on Saturday, November 5. Andover alumni, parents, and friends are invited to donate items and to join the bidding online or during the campus dinner. Artist Milisa Galazzi ’84, who will donate one of her paintings to “Bid on Blue,” is “thrilled to finally have an opportunity to give back to Andover. I came to Andover as a kid from Cape Cod who literally lived on a boat. Let’s just say I had never heard of a cotillion,” she laughs. After graduating from Brown, Galazzi earned master’s degrees from Rhode Island School of Design and from Harvard. Like many alumni, Galazzi says she is proud of her alma mater for staying true to its founding principle of educating youth from every quarter. “I’m thrilled that Andover ensures that truly gifted kids have access they otherwise would never have,” she says. “It is a better institution for it.” Ventre hopes alumni will see “Bid on Blue” as an opportunity to give something to Andover that holds meaning to them. “Need-blind not only ensures the well-being of our current families, but through the auction, an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and help sustain this important and historic initiative.”

Preparations for October's ‘Bid on Blue’ auction for financial aid are in full swing

Andover Launches Conference for Students of Asian Heritage http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AsianConference2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AsianConference2011.aspx Thursday, March 31, 2011 Stephen M Porter --Phillips Academy is inviting Asian, Asian American, and mixed-heritage Asian students from independent, secondary schools around New England to attend a first-of-its-kind conference geared at issues relevant to the boarding school experience and the unique dynamic between international and domestic students of Asian descent. The conference, titled “Asian American Footsteps: Tracing Our Past, Determining Our Future”, will be held on Sunday, April 3 and will feature a variety of workshops and speakers including keynote speaker SuChin Pak, a correspondent for MTV News. Over the years, Pak has interviewed such pop stars as P. Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, and Gwen Stefani, and has co-hosted the Video Music Awards, the Movie Awards and Grammy Pre-shows. Her biggest projects this past year have been hosting and producing the documentary series, My Life Translated, a documentary series for MTV, which deals with the lives of young people growing up in America with parents from different countries and cultures, as well as G Word, an hour-long show on Planet Green. The organization of the conference was spearheaded by Aya S. Murata, Andover’s advisor to Asian and Asian American students. Funding for the conference was provided by a grant from the Abbot Academy Association and Phillips Academy’s Asian Society and Office of Community and Multicultural Development. According to Murata, plans for this conference developed as she and Asian Society student leaders noted that other conferences and gatherings for students of color have not addressed the specific needs and issues of Asian, Asian American, and mixed-heritage Asian students. Moreover, the attendance at these events by these students has been low. The goal of this conference is to give these students a chance to discuss common experiences and histories and share ideas. More information about the conference, including a full listing of speakers and workshop offerings, can be found at <a shape=rect href="http://www.asianamericanfootsteps.com/" target="_blank" shape=rect>www.asianamericanfootsteps.com</a>.

MTV News correspondent SuChin Pak to serve as keynote speaker

Two Seniors Win 2010 AP Siemens Award http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/TwoSeniorsWin2010SiemensAPAward.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/TwoSeniorsWin2010SiemensAPAward.aspx Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Amy J Morris — Phillips Academy seniors Jae Eui Shin and Jung Hun Koh, both of Seoul, South Korea, were named Massachusetts’ winners of the 2010 Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, an annual program administered for the <a href="http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/" target="_blank">Siemens Foundation</a> by the nonprofit <a href="http://www.collegeboard.org/" target="_blank">College Board</a>. The awards recognize up to 100 of America’s top achievers in Advanced Placement (AP) science and mathematics courses, according to the foundation. Each year one female and one male student from each state receive a $2,000 college scholarship as recognition of the honor. Shin, who has taken six AP courses to date, lists physics as her favorite field of study. Last August she scored first among U.S. contenders in the 2010 China Girls Math Olympiad, earning a gold medal and helping usher her team to a second-place finish behind China. In addition to her passions for mathematics and physics, the aspiring mathematician enjoys playing soccer and participating in PA’s community service program. With 10 AP classes under his belt, Koh plans to pursue mathematics or natural sciences studies in college. The one-time USA Math Olympiad qualifier enjoys tutoring his peers and playing piano. His favorite AP course was biology. This year, 98 high school students in 50 states – including 91 seniors, six juniors and one sophomore – were recognized. “These students lead the nation in performance on AP math and science courses and we are proud to support them as they strive for excellence,” said Jeniffer Harper-Taylor, President of the Siemens Foundation. “The Advanced Placement Program is an effective tool for fostering student achievement in math and science, and by rewarding students who excel in AP science and math, the Siemens Foundation is investing in our nation’s next generation of scientists and mathematicians,” said Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board.

Jae Eui Shin and Jung Hun Koh two of 98 award recipients nationwide

Barbara Chase Announces She Will Retire as Head of Phillips Academy in Summer 2012 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/BarbaraChaseAnnouncesRetirement.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/BarbaraChaseAnnouncesRetirement.aspx Thursday, March 03, 2011 Neil C Evans -- Barbara Landis Chase, Phillips Academy’s 14th head of school and first woman to hold the position, announced today that she will be retiring in summer 2012. Chase, who is in her 17th year as head of Andover, previously served as headmistress of the Bryn Mawr School, in Baltimore, Md. This academic year marks her 31st leading an independent school. “There is never a perfect time to leave a place you love, but thanks to the vision and work of many, the Academy is, by all measures, on a very firm footing,” said Chase. “It has been a singular privilege to be part of Andover’s story.” Oscar Tang, president of the board of trustees, thanked Chase for her visionary leadership, and for upholding and advancing the values of PA for nearly two decades. “Through two strategic plans and two fundraising campaigns, the Academy has converged on its most important goals -- inspired by our founding ideals. These ideals were tested tremendously during the recent economic crisis,” he said, commending Chase for her “unwavering focus.” <h2>Letters to the Community</h2> <blockquote> <a href="/About/Newsroom/Documents/BLC_Retire3.2.11.pdf" target="_blank">Barbara Landis Chase</a> <a href="/About/Newsroom/Documents/OscarTang_3.2.11.pdf" target="_blank">Oscar Tang '56</a> </blockquote> A few examples of initiatives under Chase’s leadership that have defined Andover’s recent history and impacted the broader world of education: <ul> <li>Andover’s commitment to youth from every quarter led the school to implement a need-blind admission policy in 2008, an initiative that was successfully safeguarded throughout the economic crisis. Currently, 45 percent of the student body receives financial aid. </li> <li>Recent building and renovation projects, including the Gelb Science Center, Paresky Commons dining hall (LEED Silver certification), and the Addison Gallery of American Art, place the Academy’s facilities among the best in secondary education. </li> <li>A “private school with a public purpose,” Andover recently reaffirmed its long-standing support of its outreach programs and museums. Making the Common Good Common, an article by Chase published in this month’s Independent School magazine, features these and other programs as examples for educators. </li> </ul> In a letter to more than 20,000 alumni and parents around the world, Tang wrote: “I expect that Barbara’s legacy will be grounded in her remarkable ability to create and sustain community, to put people above all else, and to live out the values of this wonderful school: non sibi (not for self), youth from every quarter, goodness and knowledge.…I am confident that these values will remain embedded in all the work she will continue to do to advance this school over the next year.” Chase holds an A.B. from Brown University and a M.L.A. from Johns Hopkins University. A central figure in secondary education, she served on the board of directors of the National Association of Independent Schools, was president of the Association of Independent Maryland Schools, and was on the board of overseers for the Annenberg Institute for School Reform. She also served as a trustee at Brown University, and most recently served as a member of the Board of Governors for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, Mass.

Chase to leave Andover after eighteen years of service and leadership

Challenging the Muse: Students Curate Addison Art Exhibit http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/StudentAddisonExhibition2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/StudentAddisonExhibition2011.aspx Thursday, March 03, 2011 Amy J Morris <a href="/mediagallery/TheArts/PerformancesExhibits/Muse/Pages/Default.aspx"><img src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/Muse.jpg" alt=Muse></a>— The Addison Gallery of American Art presents MUSE: an exhibition organized and curated by a group of uppers and seniors. The exhibition, running Wednesday, March 9 through Sunday, March 27, will be the last new exhibition before the Addison closes its doors for further renovations. The opening reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, will feature an opportunity to meet the students and learn more about what it takes to put together an exhibition. For the past two months, the 11 students who comprise the course Art 300 — Visual Culture: Discovering the Addison Collection — worked closely together, from start to finish, to put together the exhibition. Most classes were spent in the Addison, working directly with museum curators and the educational department. "One of my favorite parts of this class has been working with Julie Bernson (curator of education) and Jaime DeSimone (curatorial fellow), two people who students don't usually see on a daily basis. They both have so much experience working in museums, so working with them has been a wonderful learning experience," said Elaine Kuoch ’11. Elaine Crivelli, an instructor of art, worked with the Addison staff to create a rich curriculum of research, readings, observational and analytical writings. This collaborative effort helped students to further understand the process of curating an exhibition and the methods for observation and critique of artwork. After learning about how the existing Addison exhibitions had been created, the students began developing their own. The class was given a selection of over 80 pieces from the Addison’s permanent collection, from which they had to select from. “I had no idea what an intellectual process it would be to curate an exhibition. The dialogue between everyone when picking which art pieces best represented 'muse' was particularly rich. Everyone had to pick their battles, and even then some such as myself had to watch as their favorite piece was taken off the table, yet ultimately it was remarkable how we all converged from our disparate views to one collection which we unanimously love." said Rishabh Bhandari ‘11. The students carefully selected less than 30 pieces and determined their order to make a cohesive exhibition. “This course has taught us how to tell a story through an exhibition. I think we have all gained a new appreciation of art and the message it may evoke,” said Tamara Katoni ‘12. The messages of MUSE are meant to evoke more questions about the art than deliver answers. The students chose a word that for many evokes a specific image of a goddess of Ancient Greece. Then they created an exhibition that strives to challenge that notion. The two galleries which the exhibition spans serve to prompt a reconsideration of the viewers’ expectations and encourage them to think beyond the conventional. One gallery uses two-dimensional art to show how form inspires artists to explore conformity, constraint, individualism, and freedom. These various subjects, whether of the body or a song, draw attention to different aspects of the physical world. In contrast to more abstract figures, works in the adjacent gallery display portraits: more literal representations of an artist's muse. This intimate gallery shows how artists capture unique qualities of their muse in portraits that reveal the particularity of the person. As a unit, the works in both galleries seen together transcend the specific to provoke more universal considerations of artistic inspiration, traditions of portraiture, conventions of beauty, and expressions of identity. Phillips Academy is one of few high schools in the country with an art museum on its campus and the opportunity for high school students to curate an exhibition is very rare. “It was unbelievable to work so closely with the pieces in the Addison. Having the opportunity to curate our own exhibition in a world-renowned museum is an incredible experience that most students don’t get the chance to have,” said Kelsey Phinney ‘11. The opening reception will offer a chance to learn more about what putting together an exhibition entails and an opportunity to meet the students, teacher, museum curators and others involved in the process. "It has been a pleasure working with all involved in the making of Art 300. In this course, students see how a museum operates behind the scenes and learn to explore the collection of the Addison Gallery, respond to historic and contemporary works of art through observation, research and writing and to work collaboratively to curate an exhibition focused on a chosen theme. The process of curating an exhibition presents both rewards and challenges as students learn to express their ideas, listen to others and develop a collective voice represented through their current exhibition," said Crivelli. The following students curated the exhibition as members of Art 300: Hamed Adeyemi, Rishabh Bhandari, Cassandra Coravos, Evan Eads, Kiran Gill, Raquel Gordon, Tamara Katoni, Elaine Kuoch, Kelsey Phinney, Eve Simister, and Edith Young. The Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., is open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Gallery is closed on Monday. Admission to all exhibitions and events is free. The Addison Gallery also offers free education programs for teachers and groups. The Gallery will be closed from Monday, March 28 through mid-October to allow for roof renovations. For more information, call 978-749-4015, or visit the website at <a href="http://www.addisongallery.org" target="_blank">www.addisongallery.org</a>.

Exhibition features 30 acclaimed pieces from permanent collection

Sports Spotlight: Winter Andover-Exeter Highlights http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AndoverExeterWrap-upBluesetsrecordsinthepoolandonthecourts.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AndoverExeterWrap-upBluesetsrecordsinthepoolandonthecourts.aspx Thursday, March 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — The winter 2011 Andover-Exeter competitions began on Wednesday, February 23, with the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams. Andover hosted the Big Red with high spirits. The walls were covered with blue streamers, animal cutouts representing each team member, and blue and white balloons. It was the 90th time in history that the teams matched up on a Wednesday and the sixth year in a row that the Andover boys’ team took the win over Exeter, 122–63. A few records were broken in the day’s matchups: Conor Deveny ’11, Matt Mahoney ’11, Alex Smachlo ’11, and Alex Nanda ’11 broke the A-E 200 Medley Relay record with a time of 1:38.44. Jun Oh ’12 broke the Andover pool record for the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:42.76 and the A-E record for the 500 Freestyle with a time of 4:39.89. With a great win under their belts, the Big Blue will meet the Big Red again at the New England Championships on March 5. Girls’ swimming and diving also had an amazing meet against Exeter. Julia Smachlo ’13 won the 200 Freestyle with a time of 1:58.98, a personal best. Amy Zhao ’14 placed first in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 24.67. Andover also placed first and second in the 400 Freestyle Relay with times of 3:43.40 and 3:47.91. Kendall MacRae ’11 held her own in diving and set a new A-E record with a score of 261.45. The Big Blue claimed a 105–81 victory, the first against Exeter since 2006. With a regular season record of 6–0–0, the undefeated Andover girls’ team heads to Exeter to compete in the New England Championships. The rest of the A-E match ups were held on Saturday, February 26, at Exeter. The day began with multiple Andover–fan-filled buses heading north to cheer on the girls’ varsity hockey team. Andover skated hard against a strong Exeter team, but was trailing 1–0 into the third period. With 1:11 to go in the game, Exeter scored on an open net, claiming a 2–0 victory. Next came the boys’ varsity hockey game. The stands—filled with energetic fans—seemed to mimic the game: In the stands, Exeter would cheer, and Andover would answer. On the ice, Exeter would score, and Andover would answer. Eventually Exeter broke the rhythm and stole the lead at 13:37 in the third, making it 4–3. Again at 13:14 the Big Red scored. Exeter did not let up, nabbing the win with a score of 7–3. While the boys were battling it out on the ice, the girls’ varsity basketball team was holding their own, ultimately winning the game 38–24 and clinching a season sweep of their Red rivals. The game was broken open with a pivotal basket by Andover captain Megan Robertson ’11. Playing strong and owning the court, Andover led 17–9 at the end of the first half. Leah Humes ’12 capped off a total 11 points, while Robertson added 13 to the mix. Andover is seeded as number 7 for the 2010–2011 NEPSAC Girls’ Basketball Tournament. The coaches praised the entire team, especially seniors Robertson, Kelly Powers, and Ashleigh Vargas-Aquino. To end the day, the boys’ varsity basketball team matched up against a tough Exeter team. The boys were ready to play, and a cheering crowd added to the intensity on the court. Neck-and-neck at first, Andover was trailing 31–25 at the half, but managed to tie the game 43–43 with 9:20 to go. With 3:20 to play, Andover was down by just 4 points, but a never-ending battle of fouls in the final 2 minutes resulted in a 65–59 Exeter victory. All in all, the 2011 Andover-Exeter games were well played. The fans, as always, were energetic and respectful—and continue to cheer on the Big Blue in their post-season play.

Blue makes history in the pool and a sweep on the court

How Did World War II Impact Your Life? http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/HowdidWorldWarIIeffectyourlife.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/HowdidWorldWarIIeffectyourlife.aspx Thursday, March 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — To mark the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we will devote the fall 2011 issue of our alumni magazine to Andover and Abbot in World War II. Many stories we hope to publish will be penned by Abbot and Phillips alumni recalling their own wartime experiences — stories of men and women in uniform, stories of those on the home front when they were kids, stories of boarding school life during the war, stories of young adults working in hospitals and government labs, stories of captives and refugees. Stories from members of the “D-Day class” of 1944 who graduated just two days after the Allied landing, many of whom went into the military immediately, some of whom suffered through the Battle of the Bulge the following winter. Stories like that of a then eight-year-old, later to graduate in the Class 1952, who recalls sitting alone on the living room floor listening to the family radio on the morning of December 7, 1941 as John Daly announced the attack on Pearl Harbor, and wondering where that was. Soon this precocious boy was typing a newsletter filled with excerpted letters from the front. Special attention was devoted to his Uncle Alan, later killed at Anzio. The story of one Abbot alumna in the Class of 1947 who describes her “saddest day” at Abbot: the tragedy and courage of a classmate learning of her brother’s death in action, yet going through with a final exam that very day. Such stories should not be forgotten. If you have a memory to share, please write it down and send it to <a target="_blank" href="http://">andovermagazine@andover.edu</a>. We are asking that you try to limit your piece to 150-200 words. If you have a photo or image you’d like to share, we would love to see them. We hope to not only include autobiographical stories in the magazine, but to extend our coverage of World War II and the Greatest Generation online. Please contact us: we want to know your story.

IRT Celebrates 20 Years Supporting Diversity in Education http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/IRTCelebrates20Years.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/IRTCelebrates20Years.aspx Thursday, February 24, 2011 Neil C Evans —While many U.S. colleges and secondary schools continue to suffer from a lack of diversity in their teaching faculty, one organization that has enjoyed remarkable success in tackling that problem is getting ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1990 by Phillips Academy English instructor Kelly Wise, the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers is an intensive four-week summer program with year-round mentoring that helps undergraduate students of color prepare for and apply to graduate school programs at such prestigious universities as Harvard, Brown, Tufts, NYU, Purdue, Stanford, Chicago, and Michigan. Over the past two decades, IRT has worked with more than 1,400 students, hundreds of whom have gone on to enjoy successful teaching careers at both the post-secondary and K-12 school levels. To date, more than 135 IRT alumni have earned PhD degrees and more than 350 have earned their master’s degrees. Students who complete the IRT program are highly valued by graduate school programs, and many IRT alumni end up attending graduate school on (either substantial or full) scholarships. "We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished as an organization over the last 20 years, but the reality is that faculty diversity in school, college, and university classrooms continues to be a national problem,” says IRT Executive Director Kelly Wise. “For a student of color, it is reassuring when she or he is taught at least by one or two teachers or professors of color. Our national populace is becoming more and more diverse. However, in far too many cases, the same cannot be said of the teaching field. Sadly, many students report that only a small percent or less than a handful of their faculty are of color.” Among the graduates of the IRT program are such rising stars in the field of education as Stephen Zrike, who at just 34 has already built a reputation for his ability to turn around troubled schools, such as the Blackstone Elementary in Boston’s South End. Just last month, he left Boston for Chicago to take on his greatest challenge yet, the role of chief area officer overseeing 26 schools serving 19,000 students. "IRT's work is more important than ever, in that it prepares and supports talented, dynamic young people of color to play a critical role in the lives of students,” says Zrike. “For our nation to emerge from the well-documented educational crisis in this country, we desperately need the leadership of the diverse, passionate and thoughtful educators who have been touched by the IRT experience." Another IRT alum who credits the program for inspiring her is Dr. Besenia Rodriguez, who completed the IRT program in 1999 and earned a PhD degree from Yale University. She is currently the Dean of Undergraduate College at Brown University. “My sense of myself as a leader is a direct result of IRT. I didn’t have many teachers who looked like me when I was a student, and I wanted to really disrupt that.” To celebrate success stories like these, IRT will host a 20th anniversary event March 12 and 13, on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, where the IRT program is based. The two-day event will be attended by alumni, donors, and representatives from the 42 colleges and universities that are part of IRT’s educational consortium. Among the events planned for the weekend are two seminars addressing the retention of educators of color at every level and the need for ongoing professional development, networks, and support systems. Students gain access to IRT through a highly competitive admissions process overseen by IRT Director Asabe Poloma and her staff. According to Poloma, “We’re looking for glowing hearts, people who really care about young people and have a passion for improving education.” “IRT vigorously recruits top undergraduate leaders and scholars of color from colleges and universities across the nation,” adds Wise. “It rekindles an idealism in these students, a vow they had once made that they would give back to the institutions that had once nourished them. These students quickly become teachers, administrators or professors. Most end up working in large urban or suburban communities." To learn more about the IRT program, please go to <a href="/irt">www.andover.edu/irt</a>.

Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) helps students of color pursue careers as teachers and college professors

Former Teammates Named Finalists for Hockey Humanitarian Award http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NCAAHockeyAward.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/NCAAHockeyAward.aspx Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Stephen M Porter --Two former Andover varsity hockey teammates, Tucker Mullin ’08 (Saint Anselm College) and Brooks Dyroff ’09 (Boston College), are among eight finalists for the prestigious <a shape=rect target="_blank" href="http://www.hockeyhumanitarian.org/">2011 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award</a>. “To be nominated by their schools in the same year for one of the highest NCAA hockey awards is truly extraordinary,” says Andover’s boys hockey coach Dean Boylan. According to the foundation’s mission statement, the Hockey Humanitarian Award is “meant to be seen as a true measure of a person’s worth” and an acknowledgment of ”the accomplishments of personal character, scholarship, and the giving of oneself off the ice to the larger community.” Mullin is a forward for Saint Anselm and has appeared in 17 games this season, notching nine goals and 14 assists. In addition to the hours he spends on the ice, Tucker has been hard at work co-founding the <a shape=rect target="_blank" href="http://www.justcureparalysis.org/">Thomas E. Smith Fight to Cure Paralysis Foundation</a>. Dyroff is a forward for BC, appearing in four games this year with one goal under his belt. Aside from his hockey career at BC, he is co-founder of <a shape=rect target="_blank" href="http://www.ceo4teens.com/">CEO4Teens</a>, which provides educational opportunities to teenagers in third-world countries, and “Mathletes”, an after-school math enrichment program. According to Boylan, Mullin and Dyroff exemplify Andover’s non sibi philosophy of giving, “We talk all the time about giving back to the community and making sure we are not one dimensional in our focus. Never in my tenure at Andover have I seen two players embrace those values more fully.” This year’s recipient will be introduced in an afternoon ceremony on Friday, April 8 as part of the 2011 NCAA Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Two PA alums named finalists for one of NCAA hockey's highest honors

Currie '74 Elected to Succeed Tang as Board President July 2012 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/CurrieToSucceedTang2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/CurrieToSucceedTang2011.aspx Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Amy J Morris — Peter Currie ’74, charter trustee since 2004 and chair of the finance committee, has been elected to succeed Oscar Tang ’56 as president of the board. Currie will assume leadership July 1, 2012, which is the conclusion of Tang’s term. Tang was elected charter trustee in 1995 and president in 2004. Peter Currie’s election and the 2012 budget topped the agenda for the winter trustees meeting, which also included the announcement of new gifts to The Campaign for Andover. <h3>Currie Named Board's 28th President Effective July 2012</h3> Currie, who will become the board’s 28th president, will spend the next several months working closely with Tang and Head of School Barbara Landis Chase to prepare for his new role. A resident of Palo Alto, California, Currie is principal of private investment firm Currie Capital. He holds a BA from Williams College and an MBA from Stanford University. As chair of the finance committee, Currie has worked closely with Chief Operating and Financial Officer Steve Carter and other senior administrators on all aspects of the budget, including protocols for financial reporting and modeling, and components such as tuition, compensation, annual renewal and capital projects. “Andover’s financial picture is fairly complex, and as chair of the finance committee, Peter has done a fantastic job of working through volumes of data and providing a summary picture that is clear and accessible,” said Tang, adding that Currie’s leadership style is collaborative and engaging. “He encourages discussion without trying to influence the outcome. I find him to be open and deliberative in his efforts to understand the issues and invite opinions.” A widely respected Silicon Valley financial executive, Currie began his career at Morgan Stanley and went on to serve as executive vice president and chief financial officer of McCaw Cellular, a pioneer in wireless communication, and after that as executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Netscape, one of the first internet companies. Since then he has been active as an investor and has had board roles at several public and private companies, including Schlumberger and Twitter. “By all measures, Andover is doing extraordinarily well right now,” said Currie, who is particularly proud of Andover’s ability to maintain need-blind admission in spite of the global economic downturn. “That is a crowning achievement. While other institutions had to rethink their positions on need blind, Andover worked incredibly hard to preserve access.” Currie also commented on the defining characteristics that make Andover a wonderful place. “The vibrancy of the programs, the talent and versatility of the faculty, the promise and curiosity of the students -- all combine to create an inclusive culture and supportive community,” he said. “The reach of this institution is also growing, and I am convinced that Phillips Academy will play a bigger role in a world that is more connected and changing at a faster pace than ever before.” In addition to his work as an Andover trustee, Currie has also served as a member of the Andover Development Board and the Gelb Science Center Advisory Committee. He has volunteered in a number of capacities for both Campaign Andover and the current campaign, and has been a generous contributor to the Gelb, the Addison Gallery, student scholarships and the Andover Fund. Currie and his wife, Betsy, have two sons, Peter ’03 and Tim. <h3>Campaign Momentum, Student Experiences, and 2012 Budget Top Trustee Agenda</h3> Board President Oscar Tang ’56 opened the winter trustee meetings by announcing two significant gifts to The Campaign for Andover. A commitment of $1 million from David Corkins ’84 will support summer experiences for students, and a gift of $1 million from Charter Trustee Bill Lewis ’74 and his wife, Carol, will support Outreach Programs. The campaign now stands at $220 million toward its $300 million goal. Several trustees also had the opportunity to engage with students and faculty throughout the weekend. Members of the student life and community health teams gathered for dinner with Tang Wednesday evening to discuss Andover’s comprehensive program to support students. From health and wellness to spiritual life and academic skills, the discussion focused on the variety of support and programming offered, and the ways in which Andover identifies students with counseling needs. Tang was particularly impressed by the depth and breadth of services, as well as the coordination and communication needed to make the program most effective. Trustees who gathered for breakfast Saturday with students involved in CAMD programs and organizations came away inspired by the students’ passion for and understanding of contemporary cultural issues, such as race, religion, and political persuasion. This informal tradition of “breaking bread” gives trustees an opportunity to gain insight into issues and concerns facing students. Lewis called their exchange an example of inclusivity and diversity at their finest: “These students represent the kinds of global, thoughtful leaders that [PA] is striving to educate.” Fellow charter trustee Gary Lee ’74 added that the students in attendance represented “not only diversity of ethnicity, but diversity of thought.” <h3>Chase Earns Instructorship</h3> Debbie Chase, instructor in English, was awarded the Ansin Family Instructorship during Friday’s dinner program. John Rogers, dean of studies, described Chase through the eyes of her students: “Her charges praise her as ‘a very chill person who connects well with us and listens to what we have to say.’” She has taken on a wide range of curricular roles, from course head/teacher for English 100 to instructor of a course for one-year seniors titled “Strangers in Strange Land.” Her talents in the classroom extend far beyond, as well. “She eagerly took on house counseling and advising ninth- grade girls…. Debbie is also a great coach, both in tennis—her game of choice—and in squash, which she took on to fill a need at the Academy,” Rogers continued. “Debbie is among those who enable Andover to thrive by enthusiastically doing whatever needs to be done, and doing it exceptionally well.” <h3>In other business:</h3> <ul> <li>The board began its work on the FY 2011–2012 budget by approving boarding and day tuition rates, as well as a financial aid budget that allows the Academy to preserve need-blind admission. Keeping with past practice, specific figures will be released mid-February. Trustees also increased the compensation budget by 2 percent. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>The board thanked Chief Investment Officer Amy Falls ’82 for her exceptional service to the Academy. Falls, who led the establishment of Andover’s Investment Office in New York, will become CIO at Rockefeller University next month. The board welcomed interim CIO Michael Reist, a five-year member of the investment team, who presented the mid-year endowment report.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Trustees voted to renew the faculty mortgage plan through 2014.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Jane Fried, assistant head for enrollment, research, and planning and dean of admission, presented a plan, on behalf of the administration, to reduce the day student population over the next three years. A reduction from 291 students to 275 students will allow the school to achieve its target populations of 25 percent day and 75 percent boarding, as articulated in the 2004 Strategic Plan.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The audit committee heard reports on issues related to electronic data security as well as document management. Dominic Veneto, director of information technology, and Maureen Nunez, director of risk management, offered updates on new measures PA has taken to ensure compliance and to increase security in these areas.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Charter Trustee Shelly Guyer ’78, chair of the building committee, offered the following facilities updates:</li> </ul> <ol> <li>The boathouse is proceeding through an extensive permitting phase. Meanwhile, fundraising continues, with a goal to secure a significant portion of the total project cost before the final purchase is made and construction may begin.</li> <li>The Addison Gallery will close March 28 through early September for the installation of a new roof. The Museum Learning Center will remain open and available for classes.</li> <li>Bulfinch Hall continues through the design phase, with trustees seeking input from English faculty on how to make the space more functional and inviting. More than 50 percent of the fundraising goal has been met.</li> </ol>

Peter Currie's election topped a trustee agenda that included campaign momentum, student experiences, and 2012 budget

Big Blue Goes Lean and Green for Eco-Challenge http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/2011GreenCupChallenge.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/2011GreenCupChallenge.aspx Monday, February 14, 2011 Amy J Morris — Against a bruising winter backdrop that has even the heartiest New Englander nudging up the thermostat, Andover students have reduced their dorm energy consumption by 5.9 percent since January 21. The student-led conservation effort, which has so far saved the Academy more than $1100 in energy costs, is part of the 2011 Green Cup Challenge. Schools nationwide compete with their regional counterparts as part of the annual challenge, in a race to reduce their energy use by the highest percentage within a four-week time span. This year’s Green Cup runs from January 21 through February 18. Head-to-head against some 40 Northeast boarding schools, Andover has amped up the Big Blue spirit with a multipronged strategy that includes a <a href="http://buildingdashboard.net/andover/" target="_blank" shape=rect>new energy monitoring system</a>, the student short <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bqE_2NGImk&feature=related" target="_blank" shape=rect></a><a href="http://" target="_blank" shape=rect></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bqE_2NGImk&feature=related" target="_blank" shape=rect>"Pandamonium,"</a> both dorm and day student home competitions, and <a href="/library/New/Pages/TheOWHLGoesGREEN.aspx" target="_blank" shape=rect>daily student contests</a> conducted by the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library. <h3>Andover <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gcc2011videos" target="_blank" shape=rect>needs your vote</a> in the Green Cup Video Challenge by February 20</h3> <pre style="display:none" id=RadEditorEncodedTag>PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iNDcwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI5NCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIHRpdGxlPSJZb3VUdWJlIHZpZGVvIHBsYXllciIgc3JjPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL2VtYmVkLzdicUVfMk5HSW1rP3JlbD0wIj48L2lmcmFtZT4=</pre> Voting for the Green Cup Challenge national video competition is now underway, with schools from across the country submitting 3-minute student films about global climate change and the environment. Be sure to vote for Big Blue’s official entry <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bqE_2NGImk" target="_blank" shape=rect>“Pandamonium”</a>, created by members of the Andover Movie-Makers' Club, <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gcc2011videos" target="_blank" shape=rect>by clicking here</a>. Votes must be cast by Sunday, February 20, 8 p.m. EST. More than 485 Andover students voted on January 28 to determine PA’s official entry in the national competition. The Andover Movie-Makers' Club (which includes Jeannine Anderson '11, Nick Camarda '12, Michael Camarda '14, Andries Feder '13, Michelle Hantman '12, Jean Kim '12, David Myers '12 and David Tylinski '12) faced tough competition from two other student films: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvroAqv8rDY" target="_blank" shape=rect>“The Breaking Point”</a> by Bryan Ha ’12 and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgWvYuGKyDM" target="_blank" shape=rect>“My World View”</a> by Michael Kontaxis ’12, who placed third place in the 2010 national competition for his film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YNJnaj9xRo" target="_blank" shape=rect>“Go Green or Go Home.”</a> <h3>Check out Gunga Data, the campus’s new energy dashboard</h3> All eyes are on Gunga Data, <a href="http://buildingdashboard.net/andover/" target="_blank" shape=rect>Andover’s new energy dashboard system</a> that tracks, in real-time, electricity consumption in 26 dorms and six additional campus buildings. Gunga Data has spurred not only a fierce competition among dorms (at press time Eaton Cottage has held a steady campus lead, with its energy reduction percentage hovering in the thirties) but also with Deerfield Academy (Andover must scale back electricity use by at least 2.6 percent (at press time) by February 18 to take the lead). Gunga Data has already proved an instructional tool for students, allowing them to visually assess the effects of their consumption decisions. The large boys dorm Bishop Hall, for example, discovered an instant 10.2 percent reduction by simply unplugging two of the building’s larger refrigerators. The Andover / Deerfield dorm competition, driven by the ability of students from both schools to view their energy consumption online, has so far prevented approximately 19,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. <h3>Day students are taking the challenge home</h3> Day students are bringing the green challenge home—and their electricity bills to school. The student (and his or her family) who reduces home electricity consumption by the highest percentage from January 21 to February 18 will earn the ultimate prize: a month of prime parking on campus. <h3>Oliver Wendell Holmes Library gets into the eco-act</h3> The OWHL is hosting a series of conservation-themed contests. The first, which ran from January 24 to 28, featured an environmental “Word of the Day.” Students who demonstrated to a library staff member their ability to use the word in a sentence were entered into the daily drawing for an eminently functional and highly coveted “OWHL goes Green” thermal mug. The library also has the Gunga Data dashboard displayed on a monitor in its lobby and a large selection of books with environmental themes readily available for check out.

Unveils online ‘energy dashboard’ and student film ‘Pandamonium’ for 2011 Green Cup Challenge

Andover Names New Director of College Counseling http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AndoverNamesNewDirectorofCollegeCounseling.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AndoverNamesNewDirectorofCollegeCounseling.aspx Friday, February 11, 2011 Amy J Morris — As announced by Head of School Barbara Landis Chase to the PA community on Tuesday, Sean Logan, former associate director of admission at Williams College, has been named PA’s new director of college counseling following a national search. He will join the Academy on July 1, 2011. Logan brings more than 20 years’ experience in college counseling and admission, at both the independent school and college level. During his 11 years at Williams, Logan coordinated athletic recruiting, was the main liaison to the financial aid office, and oversaw international student admission. He also has worked in admission for Harvard and Stanford universities and Occidental College. Additionally, he was the director of college counseling at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, Calif., for six years. Logan served two terms on the board of directors of Greylock ABC (A Better Chance) program, Williamtown’s branch of a national program which places promising students of color in the nation’s leading high schools, and partnered with a philanthropist to establish a college counseling program for low-income high school students in San Francisco. “Sean is a talented and experienced educational leader, and his dedication to broadening educational access is consonant with Andover’s vision; we look forward to welcoming him into the Andover community,” said Chase. Logan earned his undergraduate degree at Williams and holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from Stanford. He and his wife, Joy St. John, the director of admission at Wellesley College, have a young son.

Sean Logan of Williams College to join Academy in July

Philosophy and Religious Studies Instructor Wins Templeton Award for Theological Promise http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/LegaspiTempletonAward.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/LegaspiTempletonAward.aspx Thursday, February 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — Andover’s newest member of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Michael Legaspi, has been awarded the 2011 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise for his doctoral research and book “The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies” (Oxford University Press, 2010). Legaspi’s first book documents the emergence of a new form of biblical interpretation at the time of the Enlightenment, and examines how academics created new modes of biblical criticism that were designed to preserve European culture by replacing older, confessional forms of biblical theology. “People write books because they feel they have something to contribute to a larger conversation,” said Legaspi, who is currently working on a second book about how concepts of wisdom have shaped biblical study and interpretation. “An award like this amplifies your voice a little within that conversation.” Before joining Andover’s faculty in September of 2010, Legaspi was an assistant professor of theology at Creighton University in Omaha. The biblical scholar and historian of biblical interpretation earned a BA degree in Near Eastern studies from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD degree in the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) from Harvard University. "The John Templeton Award for Theological Promise is a highly prestigious international honor recognizing those who are deemed to be forging new ground in theological understanding in our contemporary time,” said Diane Moore, a philosophy and religious studies instructor. “We are so fortunate to have one of the brightest young scholars in the field here at Phillips Academy." Established in 2005, the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise is given annually to 12 post-doctoral young scholars. An international and inter-religious panel of 25 judges evaluates the prize nominations, which are based on the candidates’ doctoral dissertations as they relate to the topic of God and spirituality, “as broadly understood.” Legaspi will receive a prize of $10,000 and attend an official awards ceremony at the University of Heidelberg in May. The awards are given jointly by the John Templeton Foundation and the Research Center for International and Interdisciplinary Theology at the University of Heidelberg in Germany.

Biblical scholar Michael Legaspi recognized as one of the world's leading young theologians

Andover Parent Group Launches Diverse Array of Campus Initiatives http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/PSPALaunchesCampusInitiatives.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/PSPALaunchesCampusInitiatives.aspx Thursday, February 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — The Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA), an independent, non-profit organization representing parents of both current and former Andover students, will launch a number of student-oriented projects in 2011 with a $7000 surplus fund. PSPA’s board of directors approved the measure in early January in an effort to “find new ways contribute to the PA community,” said the group’s president Susan Howell P ’11, ’14. “The board’s goal was to impact as many students as possible throughout a variety of departments on campus that PSPA has not supported on an annual basis.” Among the groups to benefit from the PSPA special projects initiative in 2011 are: <ul> <li>The Department of Athletics. PSPA intends to update and expand the student athlete photo gallery, which is displayed in the Abbot Academy wing of the Borden gymnasium.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Department of Theatre and Dance. The group will purchase an iPod and a high-definition video camera for use in drama and dance classes, as well as in theatrical productions.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Department of Community Service. Special projects funds will support the ARC program (one of PA’s longest-running community service initiatives, which matches up students and individuals with special needs), as well as the Academy’s partnership with the Youth Development Organization, among others.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Addison Gallery of American Art. PSPA will partially fund the acquisition of an artistic work by artist Tristan Perich ’00, the gallery’s most recent Edward E. Elson artist-in-residence.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Andover’s Faculty body. PSPA will sponsor and organize an annual “Faculty Appreciation Breakfast” each spring.</li> </ul> “We greatly appreciate PSPA’s ever-expanding commitment to making Andover the best place it can be for not only their loved-ones who call this place home, but for tomorrow’s students who will surely benefit from these efforts,” said Rebecca Sykes, associate head of school. “Their dedication to enriching the Academy is an inspiration to us all.” PSPA’s special projects funding was made possible by a surplus of income over the past several years from group-run merchandise sales, the Summer Opportunities Fair and senior DVD sales.

PSPA using surplus fund to “impact as many students as possible”

American Hockey Coaches Association Salutes Christopher Gurry ’66 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AHCASalutesChristopherGurry66.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AHCASalutesChristopherGurry66.aspx Thursday, February 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has recognized Christopher Gurry ‘66, instructor in history and social science, for his 25-year career as coach of Andover’s boys' varsity hockey team. The John Mariucci Award, named after the “godfather of U.S. hockey,” is given each year to a secondary school hockey coach who “best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm” of the former University of Minnesota coach. “For Chris to receive the Mariucci Award is the culmination of an extraordinary career as a teacher, coach and mentor,” said Dean Boylan, Gurry’s assistant for two years who now serves as the boys' varsity hockey head coach. “His dedication to the sport and to the coaching profession is well known throughout all of amateur hockey.” Gurry, who was a star hockey player for both Andover and Harvard, began his coaching career at West Point as an assistant to the legendary Jack Riley, coach of the gold medal-winning 1960 Olympic hockey team. Gurry returned to Andover in 1974, as a history instructor and assistant coach to Ted Harrison '38. In 1980, he took over the reigns as head coach, where he remained for the next 20 years. Gurry called the award “a complete surprise,” having retired from coaching in 2000 to focus on his sons’ hockey playing. “For me, this award is a recognition of the Phillips Academy program over the years, and I’m honored to be part of that legacy, which was started by Ted Harrison and now continues thanks to Dean Boylan.” When asked to review memorable moments and teams, Gurry had many stories about the Exeter rivalry over the years and players who continued to excel at the college level and beyond. Several teams — like the 1995-1996 team that made it to the New England Championship finals — quickly came to mind, but Gurry asserts he remembers each and every team, each having a “personality of its own.” Having served 37 years as a history instructor and house counselor at Andover, Gurry cherishes the many friendships he’s forged with former students, but it is his relationships with former players that have mostly endured. “As a coach you build close relationships based on the camaraderie within the team. You are constantly dealing with the hopes and expectations of each player and the team. There are many challenges that bring players and their coaches together. I will always cherish the years that I coached the varsity team at Andover.” “Chris has an astute hockey intellect, but his most important legacy will always be the relationships he has maintained with his former players,” said Boylan. “His contributions to the sport are enormous and all of us at Andover are so proud that he will be honored with this award.” The AHCA will officially present Gurry with the John Mariucci Award in late April at the group’s annual convention in Naples, Fla.

Andover’s former varsity hockey coach named recipient of 2011 John Mariucci Award

Chase and Henson '82 Team Up for Webcast on February 12 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/2011BLCWebcast.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/2011BLCWebcast.aspx Thursday, February 03, 2011 Stephen M Porter --Live from Hollywood on Saturday, February 12, Phillips Academy will take center stage in a program to highlight Andover’s impact in a global community. Hosted at The Jim Henson Studios by Brian Henson ’82, “Living and Learning in a Global Community” will feature a panel discussion with participants from Andover to South Africa, moderated by Head of School Barbara Landis Chase. Taking place before a studio audience of alumni and parents, the conversation will be guided by the singular, visionary goal of Andover’s Strategic Plan: To reaffirm the mission of Phillips Academy to be a school that educates outstanding youth from every quarter by effectively challenging them to develop their potential and to depart as thoughtful, versatile, responsible participants in the global community. <a shape=rect href="http://www.vivu.tv/portal/Join?flow=699-595-2576&mode=262144&noTitle=true" target="_blank" shape=rect><img style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;margin:0pt auto;float:none;border-top:medium none;border-right:medium none" alt="Webcast Button" src="/About/Newsroom/PublishingImages/Webcast_Button-crop.jpg"></a> The event will be broadcast <a shape=rect href="http://www.vivu.tv/portal/Join?flow=699-595-2576&mode=262144&noTitle=true" target="_blank" shape=rect>live online</a> from 6 – 7 p.m. (PST) 9- 10 p.m. (EST), with each panelist participating via Skype from their respective locations: <ul> <li>Chad Green (Cape Town, South Africa) -- Director of Community Service; On sabbatical at the LEAP Schools in Cape Town </li> <li>Peter Merrill (Andover) -- Instructor in Russian and German; Interim Director, Global Initiatives Office </li> <li>Flavia Vidal (Andover) – Instructor in English; member, Global Perspectives Group (GPG) </li> <li>Raj Mundra (Andover) – Instructor in Biology; member, GPG; conference coordinator, “Why Teach India?” </li> <li>Celia Lewis ’10 (Philadelphia) – Freshman at UPenn; social entrepreneur </li> </ul> To access a PDF of the event's program containing speaker bios, <a shape=rect href="/About/Newsroom/Documents/hollywood_brochure_speaking_order.pdf" target="_blank" shape=rect>click here</a> Henson, an award-winning producer, director, writer and performer, is chairman of the Jim Henson Company. Most recently, he served as executive producer of “Dinosaur Train” and the Emmy-nominated pre-school series “Sid the Science Kid.”<a shape=rect href="mailto:Laglobal@andover.edu" shape=rect></a> Alumni and parents from the Los Angeles area have been invited to be part of the studio audience for the February 12 event; all friends of Andover, however, may take part in the following ways: <ul> <li>The program will be streamed live online (to access the webcast, <a shape=rect href="http://www.vivu.tv/portal/Join?flow=699-595-2576&mode=262144&noTitle=true" target="_blank" shape=rect>click here</a>) </li> <li>A recording of the program will be available online/on demand (more info to come) </li> <li>Questions for Barbara Chase or any one of the panelists may be emailed to <a shape=rect href="mailto:Laglobal@andover.edu" shape=rect>Laglobal@andover.edu</a> prior to or during the event. </li> </ul>

PA panelists from around the globe to participate in live webcast from Hollywood

Senior Selected as Finalist in Intel Science Talent Search http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SeniorSelectedasFinalistinIntelCompetition.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SeniorSelectedasFinalistinIntelCompetition.aspx Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Amy J Morris — Phillips Academy senior Wenyu Cao has been named one of 40 U.S. high school finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search, a 69-year-old research competition that counts seven Nobel Prize Laureates, two Field Medalists, four National Medal of Science Laureates, and eleven MacArthur Foundation Fellows among its past semifinalists and finalists. Cao will travel to Washington, D.C., in early March to present his original research project on mathematical theory before a panel of scientists. Titled “On the Second Eigenvalue and Expansion of Bipartite Regular Graphs,” the research project has “applications in error-correcting codes, cryptography and deep space telecommunication,” according to the Belle Mead, N.J. native. “This is considered by many to be the most prestigious science competition in the United States, and perhaps the world,” says Biology Department Chair Jerry Hagler, referring to the tournament, which is often called the “Junior Nobel Prize.” According to Hagler, Cao is the first Andover student in recent history to become a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search. However, five Andover students have been named semifinalists since 2005: Krishna K. Gupta ’05, Vaishali Grover ’05, Katherine Chen ’06, Gary G. Cao ’07, and Zachary M. Feldman ’08. Cao, who has competed in a number of math and science competitions, says that this latest distinction “means that all my hard work has paid off and, most importantly, that I was able to make my own contribution to the field of mathematics.” Chosen from among 300 national semifinalists from an original pool of 1,744 applicants from across the United States, Cao will now compete for more than $630,000 in scholarship awards, including a top award of $100,000. The top winners will be announced on March 15. In 2009 Cao placed first in the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), going on to win a silver medal for the U.S. at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Bremen, Germany. In 2010 he competed in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), becoming top scorer for the U.S. team, which placed first overall. The U.S. victory at the 2010 IOI, in which Cao returned with a team gold and an individual gold, broke an almost decade-long winning streak by China.

Wenyu Cao to present original research before panel of distinguished scientists

Sports Spotlight: Prospective Students Watch PA Athletes in Action http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SportSpotlightJan20_11.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SportSpotlightJan20_11.aspx Thursday, January 20, 2011 Stephen M Porter --Despite the frigid temperatures and the blanket of snow covering the campus, more than 1200 people attended the Phillips Academy open house on Saturday, Jan. 15, and for many of them, the day’s activities included a chance to take in an Andover sporting event. “Our goal is to hold ‘A Day with Andover’ when there are multiple home games,” says Vivien Mallick, senior associate dean of admissions. “It gives the prospective students an opportunity to see our athletes in action, something students aren’t usually able to do during their interview and tour on campus.” The visiting students had to fit their game-watching opportunities into a full schedule of other activities, which included student and faculty panel discussions, campus tours, and student talent shows. But given the number of home games held that day, most visitors were able to catch at least one contest. Boys varsity squash and girls varsity basketball were the first teams to host a game, with the squash team taking on Middlesex and the basketball team taking on Milton. The squash team lost only one game on its way to winning the match 7-0. In claiming the win, the boys benefited from their good team depth while showing some nice improvement in their ability to move strategically about the court. The girls basketball team scored quickly off the opening tip and never looked back. They ended the first half with a 17-5 lead, and finished the game with a 46-21 victory. The team played exceptionally well at both ends of the court, with Alex Kiss-Rusk ’12 tossing in 18 points and Megan Robertson ’11 adding another 14. The boys and girls swimming and diving teams also enjoyed successful outings as they took on Loomis Chaffee. The girls’ competition featured a number of intense races, but the PA swimmers worked hard and came out on top in many of the events. Particularly impressive was Andover’s 1st, 2nd, and 4th place finishes in the 200 IM. Also impressive was the record-breaking diving performance by Lilybet MacRae ’13, who broke the record set last year by Kendall MacRae ’11 with a score of 293.50. Andover took the win 121-62. The boys also claimed victory with a 101-61 win, and in the course of doing so they managed to win every individual and relay event for the day. Returners Didi Peng ’12, Derrick Choi ’12, Lorenzo Conte ’12, Andrew Wilson ’12, Alex Nanda ’11 and Andrew Xuan ’13 made the most of the meet by earning their best times ever. The team’s newcomers also showed great promise in the pool on Saturday. At the Harrison Rink, the girls varsity hockey team skated with heart and vigor as they took on St. Paul’s School. Sarah Marcotte ’13 scored her first PA career goal off an assist from Ann Doherty ’11 in the first period. Andover won 1-0, bumping their record up to 2-8. Sara Schuchardt ’11 earned the shut-out in net. Girls squash hosted Taft and Loomis Chaffee. After falling 7-0 to a strong Taft team, Andover girls were able to gather themselves and go on to take a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Loomis. With their first win of the season under their belt, the girls are motivated to compete against Tabor, Exeter, and Deerfield this coming week. Boys basketball hosted Tabor Academy for the last game of the day. In the first quarter of play, Andover ran hard and gained its first lead at 30-29 with one minute left on the clock, thanks to a big shot by Ryan Hartung ’12. In the end, Big Blue went on to win the game 72-62. The boys hockey took on Phillips Exeter Academy, and did a great showing off their talent to their many prospective fans. After taking a 1-0 lead in the first period, Andover came out shooting in second period, peppering the Big Red with shots on goals. With 5:36 to go in the second, Conor Flanagan ’11 finally put one it, making it 2-0. But the Big Red was not ready to let up and answered with a goal of its own in the third period with 17:17 left in play. Fortunately that was the last score of the game, and the Big Blue walked away with the 2-1 victory.

Andover Hosts Evening with Pakistan's Ambassador to U.S. on January 26 http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/PakistanAmbassadorVisit2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/PakistanAmbassadorVisit2011.aspx Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Amy J Morris — Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, will present his perspective on Pakistan-U.S. relations on Wednesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. Haqqani’s presentation, as well as the Q-and-A that will follow, is open to the public. Admission is free. An influential figure in Pakistani politics, Haqqani was born in Karachi in 1956. While still in high school, he began a career as a journalist writing political articles for Pakistani newspapers. Between 1984 and 1988, Haqqani was the Pakistan and Afghanistan correspondent for Far Eastern Economic Review. Since 1988, he has written articles for numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, International Herald Tribune and Financial Times. He is the author of the book, “Pakistan: Between Mosque and Military,” published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Haqqani has also appeared regularly on the BBC, NBC, CNN, CBS and ABC, discussing topics related to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Islamic politics and radicalism. He holds the position of associate professor for international relations at Boston University. During his career in government, he has held high-ranking positions and advised three of Pakistan's former prime ministers. In April 2008 he assumed the position of Pakistan’s 20th ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Haqqani’s visit is sponsored by the Office of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD) and made possible through a grant from the Abbot Academy Association. About the Office of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD) In keeping with Phillips Academy’s Statement of Purpose, the mission of the CAMD office is to raise awareness and encourage understanding of differences of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, geographical origin, and sexual orientation. CAMD fosters the belief that through investigation and greater understanding of experiences outside of our own, we come to a greater understanding of ourselves. About the Abbot Academy Association The Abbot Academy Association was founded upon the merger of Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy in 1973. Abbot Academy was the oldest incorporated school in the country for the higher education of young women. The Abbot Academy Association seeks to foster and promote the legacy and spirit of Abbot Academy on the campus and in the programs of Phillips Academy.

Husain Haqqani to share perspective on Pakistan-U.S. relations

Addison Gallery Presents 'John La Farge’s Second Paradise: Voyages in the South Seas, 1890–1891' http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AddisonExhibitionJohnLeFarge2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/AddisonExhibitionJohnLeFarge2011.aspx Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Amy J Morris — On Saturday, January 22, the Addison Gallery of American Art will present "John La Farge’s Second Paradise: Voyages in the South Seas, 1890–1891." The exhibition features oil paintings, watercolors and sketches by John La Farge, an American painter, muralist, stained glass window maker, decorator and writer. The works in the exhibition were inspired by La Farge’s travels in the South Pacific with his close friend, the historian Henry Adams. To celebrate the opening exhibition, curator Elisabeth Hodermarsky, the Sutphin family associate curator of prints, drawings and photographs at the Yale University Art Gallery, will give a gallery talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 23. "John La Farge’s Second Paradise: Voyages in the South Seas, 1890–1891" will be on display at the Addison until March 27, 2011. In 1890, La Farge and Henry Adams began a journey to the islands of the South Pacific — Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Rarotonga, Fiji, Australia, Java, Singapore and Ceylon — that kept them away from their homes for well over a year. "John La Farge’s Second Paradise: Voyages in the South Seas, 1890–1891" showcases the most important La Farge oils, watercolors and sketches from that trip — some executed on site, others upon La Farge’s return to his home studio. In addition, this exhibition brings together for the first time twelve previously unknown sketchbooks from the trip, filled with La Farge’s drawings of people and landscapes, as well as copious notes on culture and language. These graphite pencil sketches vary from careful studies to free-form scribbles and provide a stark contrast to the luminous watercolors considered the most celebrated from the artist’s South Seas production. Ranging from complete compositions to detailed studies, the drawings within the sketchbooks offer new insight into La Farge’s South Seas travels and give an immediate, intimate glimpse into this period of his career. The Addison Gallery of American Art, which is located on the campus of Phillips Academy, is open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Gallery is closed on Monday. Admission to all exhibitions and events is free. The Addison Gallery also offers free education programs for teachers and groups. For more information, call 978-749-4015, or visit the website at <a href="http://www.addisongallery.org" target="_blank">www.addisongallery.org </a>

New exhibition explores American artist’s journey to the islands of the South Pacific

CIO Amy Falls '82 Headed to Rockefeller University http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/FallsHeadedtoRockefeller2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/FallsHeadedtoRockefeller2011.aspx Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Amy J Morris — Amy Falls, Phillips Academy’s chief investment officer since 2005, has accepted a new position at The Rockefeller University in New York. She will remain with the Academy until March. Falls led the establishment of Andover’s New York City–based Investment Office and serves in a CIO position that was the first of its kind among traditional independent schools. During nearly six years of service to her alma mater, she has worked closely with trustees, members of the Investment Committee, and colleagues on campus to strengthen and steward Andover’s approximately $780 million endowment. She has managed Andover’s endowment through both prosperous and challenging times and maintained the office’s characteristic transparency, especially during the financial tumult of 2008–2009. The 14.5 percent return on the endowment’s invested assets in Fiscal Year 2010 represents another top quartile performance, putting the five-year investment performance in the top decile of endowed institutions, according to the NACUBO-Commonfund Benchmarks Study. “At the end of the day, the most important factor for a CIO is the performance of the endowment. Balancing risk and reward is never an easy task nor a static process,” said Thomas Israel '62, trustee and chair of the Investment Committee. “Under Amy’s leadership, the Andover endowment has performed at an enviable level, despite the market turmoil of recent times.” Chief Operating and Financial Officer Steve Carter noted that Falls also has been a dedicated ambassador for the Academy, guest-teaching in economics classes, leading endowment conferences from New York to Hong Kong, and serving as a resource for national media. “Amy has been an exceptional colleague who has given excellent service to her alma mater. We will miss her wisdom, vision, and especially her ability to communicate with a wide spectrum of Andover stakeholders.” One of her legacies will be the practices and policies that she developed as part of the rigor and due diligence required to manage one of Andover’s most critical sets of assets. “We are developing a structure for transition that will assure continuity in the office and overall investment strategy,” said Israel, “and we are confident that a solid foundation exists for continuing the effective stewardship of the Academy’s endowment.” In that regard, Michael Reist has been appointed interim CIO. Reist has been with the Academy for four and a half years, serving as director of investments and overseeing the private equity sector of the endowment. Reist, who came to Andover from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, N.Y., is a graduate of Amherst College and holds an MBA degree from New York University. A committee is in the process of being formed to promptly begin the search for a new leader to manage the endowment.

Interim leadership for PA’s Investment Office will ensure continuity as search process begins

PA Invites Students and Parents to Summer Opportunities Fair http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SummerOpportunitiesFair2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SummerOpportunitiesFair2011.aspx Thursday, January 13, 2011 Neil C Evans —Although it will be a few months yet before winter gives way to spring, high school and middle school students can get a jump on their summer plans by attending Phillips Academy’s 21st annual Summer Opportunities Fair on Sunday, January 30. The event, which will be held in the Smith Center on the Phillips Academy campus in Andover, Mass., is open to the general public from noon until 2 p.m. Admission is free. The fair gives students and their families a chance to meet with representatives from more than 80 local, national, and international summer programs as well as gap-year programs. Among the wide range of programs that will be represented at the fair are those that focus on academic enrichment, outdoor adventure, international homestay, travel, internships, community service, camps, arts, sports and more for middle and high school students. One PA student who took advantage of a summer opportunity last year was Tahera Doctor ’13, of Andover, who traveled to Costa Rica to participate in a two-week community service program sponsored by Rustic Pathways. “Our main goal was to build a hatchery for baby sea turtles, which are endangered,” recalls Doctor. “We would either clear logs out from the hatchery, prepare the nests, clean up the beach in general, or stay at the house to clean, help prepare meals, or sandpaper and varnish the walls. But our main service was patrolling the beach at night when we went on 'turtle walks', which were about 5 miles down the beach.” Traveling with 12 other high school students, she also got a chance to do some shopping, take surfing lessons, and try out the jungle zip lines. “I really enjoyed my time with Rustic Pathways, and I would definitely recommend one of their programs,” she says. The Smith Center is located off Route 28 near the intersection of Salem Street on the Phillips Academy campus in Andover, Massachusetts. The event is sponsored by the Phillips Academy Summer Opportunities Office and the Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA). For more information, call the Summer Opportunities Office at 978-749-4480. Or visit the Summer Opportunities Web site at <a href="/summerops/fair">http://www.andover.edu/summerops/fair</a>.

Fair to be held at the Smith Center on Sunday, Jan. 30 from noon to 2 p.m.

PA's Cline Tapped for Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ClineHallofFame.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/ClineHallofFame.aspx Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Neil C Evans -– Former Phillips Academy Andover baseball coach Andy Cline has been selected for induction to the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame. The banquet and induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, January 29, at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westborough, Mass., preceded by a 5 p.m. reception. Cline’s 23 seasons (1986-2009) as head coach at Andover netted 250 victories against just 138 defeats, while his career high school victory total – which includes four seasons (1975-78) as head coach at Berea (Ohio) High School – stands at 306. His Andover teams claimed Central New England Prep School Championships in 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2007, and 2008. Cline retired from Phillips Academy in 2010 after more than three decades as a coach, math teacher, residential dean, dorm parent, mentor, and friend to generations of students, parents, and colleagues. The MBCA Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony are open to the public. Tickets are $35 if purchased in advance, $40 if purchased at the door. To purchase tickets in advance contact Kevin Graber, Andover baseball coach and assistant dean of admission, at 978-749-4052 or <a href="mailto:kgraber@andover.edu">kgraber@andover.edu</a>.

Banquet and induction ceremony to be held Jan. 29

Sports Spotlight: Big Blue Gears Up for Competitive Winter http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SportsSpotlightJan62011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/SportsSpotlightJan62011.aspx Thursday, January 06, 2011 Amy J Morris — Coming off the heels of a fall season that saw Phillips Academy collect three championship titles, Andover sports teams are poised to enjoy a winning winter season in the pools, on the courts and on the ice. Boys’ varsity swimming, which won the <a href="/About/Newsroom/Pages/BoysSwimChamps2010.aspx" target="_blank">2010 New England Championship</a>, boasts another strong team this year, with nine returning seniors and a total of 22 competitive swimmers, according to Coach Jacques Hugon ’79. Last year the team broke three school records, three pool records, earned two individual titles and one relay title, and set eight All-American time standards on the season. The girls’ varsity swim team is hoping to reclaim the New England Championship title, <a href="/About/Newsroom/Pages/GirlsSwimTeamWins2009Championship.aspx" target="_blank">which it won in 2009</a>. Last year the team came in second to Exeter in the championship meet, but this year’s team has 11 returning seniors and lost only four seniors from last year’s team. “We look to be very strong this year,” says Coach Paul Murphy ’84. “I expect to see some stellar performances across the board.” The team, which will include 24 swimmers and three divers, will kick off its season on Saturday, January 8, when it takes on Choate. The girls’ varsity basketball team displays great promise, and Coach Lani Silversides notes that returning upper Alex Kiss-Rusk is poised for a breakout season. Unfortunately, the team had some early season difficulties and dropped three of its first four games in December, but Silversides fully expects her team to bounce back and is hopeful it will compete in the Class A Championship for the third straight season. Meanwhile, the boys’ varsity basketball team is off to a good start, having already racking up an impressive 5–2 record. Under Coach Leon Modeste’s direction, the team continues to strengthen its on-court cohesion in preparation for a title run. Both the boys’ and girls’ hockey teams had a chance to stretch their wings over winter break. The boys participated in the Flood-Marr tournament and played to a sixth-place finish. The girls’ team traveled to the Taft Tournament, where it lost all four of its games. Despite the defeats, it was a great learning experience. The team courted itself well on the ice and displayed lots of potential for growth. This promises to be a growth year for the boys’ varsity squash team as well, which features a number of new faces. According to Coach Tom Hodgson, the team is building on its limited varsity experience with an eye toward becoming a more competitive force in the future. Track coach Lou Bernieri reports that both the boys’ and girls’ indoor track teams are looking to rebuild their ranks after coming off a spectacular 2010 spring season, during which both teams won New England Championship titles. “We lost a lot of seniors, and it is now time to rebuild and reload,” says Bernieri, who is optimistic about the teams’ future prospects.

Swim teams eye 2011 titles, while basketball teams hope to go deep into the playoffs

Director of Facilities Michael Williams Departs for Aga Khan Academies http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/MichaelWilliamsDeparts2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/About/Newsroom/Pages/MichaelWilliamsDeparts2011.aspx Monday, January 03, 2011 Amy J Morris — After nearly two decades serving as the chief strategist behind Andover’s campus planning and stewardship efforts, Michael Williams, director of facilities, has accepted a position with the Aga Khan Academies. As senior manager for property development, Williams will be based in Gouvieux, France, but his work will extend globally as he works to build 18 residential academies in Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Southern Asia. “My experience at Andover will serve me well as I join a small team leading the effort to build schools of equal quality in many areas of our world where high quality, educational facilities will contribute significantly to the positive growth of these countries,” said Williams. His Highness, the Aga Khan, initiated a program to establish a network of schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence. The academies, which focus on pre-primary through higher secondary education, are planned for key locations. The first such school, the <a href="http://www.agakhanschools.org/academies/mombasa/" target="_blank">Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa</a>, opened in August 2003. Reflecting on Williams’s service to Andover, Steve Carter, chief operating and financial officer, said colleagues will miss his “expertise, strategic vision and his meticulous approach to campus planning. In his 18-plus years at Andover, he has overseen dozens of multi-million-dollar facilities projects and managed a large in-house staff and numerous contractors.” “Michael’s ability to take a project from vision to the thing itself has made this extraordinary campus ever more functional and beautiful,” added Head of School Barbara Chase. “We salute him and thank him for nearly two decades of service to Andover.” In addition to the completion of a campus master plan in 1996, some of the more visible building initiatives completed during his time at Andover include: multiple dorm renovations; Abbot campus restoration projects that included upgrades at Draper Hall and Abbot Hall; Cochran Chapel renovation; Gelb Science Center; Shuman Center; Harrison Rinks, Phelps Stadium; the new power plant; the reconstruction of the iconic Memorial Bell Tower; and the renovations of the Addison Gallery, the Andover Inn, as well as Paresky Commons, which recently earned a <a href="/About/Newsroom/Pages/DiningHallRenovationReceivesLEEDSilver.aspx" target="_blank">LEED silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council</a>. Among his most recent work, Williams has been instrumental in the <a href="/About/Newsroom/Pages/MethuenBoathouseAnnouncement.aspx" target="_blank">Academy’s efforts to secure a new site for a boathouse</a>. Plans for that project have since entered the design phase. “As a facilities professional, working at Andover has been a special privilege not only because it’s such an excellent school with a strong, supportive community, but also because the campus is a masterpiece of American campus design,” said Williams. “It was a wonderful chance to help configure this treasure for the decades ahead in a way which hopefully retains the quality of its history.”

Chief strategist behind two decades of campus building initiatives to oversee global development of 18 new residential academies

Phillips Academy News and Events http://www.andover.edu/Calendar A Reading by U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WSMerwinReading2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WSMerwinReading2011.aspx Amy J Morris

Poet and environmental activist to present a reading on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Guitar and Percussion Workshops http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WORKSHOPS.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WORKSHOPS.aspx Elisa Martyn

Workshops given by guitarists Sergio and Odair Assad and percussionist, Keita Ogawa.

Winter Vacation Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacationBegins2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacationBegins2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Break begins Friday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m.

Winter Vacation Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacationBegins09.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacationBegins09.aspx Neil C Evans

Winter Vacation http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacation.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterVacation.aspx Neil C Evans

Winter Trimester Classes Begin http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTrimesterClassesBegin2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTrimesterClassesBegin2011.aspx Neil C Evans

Classes start January 4

Winter Trimester Classes Begin http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTrimesterClassesBegin.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTrimesterClassesBegin.aspx Neil C Evans

Winter Term Student Art Show http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTermStudentArtShow.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterTermStudentArtShow.aspx Cheryl L Douty

April 8 - May 2 Winter Term Student Art Show in the Gelb Gallery and the halls of of Elson Art Center.

Winter Classes Begin http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterClassesBegin.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WinterClassesBegin.aspx Neil C Evans

Poet Willie Perdomo to Perform Oct. 16 http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WilliePerdormoo.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WilliePerdormoo.aspx Amy J Morris

Perdomo will read from the collections 'Where a Nickle Costs a Dime' and 'Smoking Lovely'

Why Women Don't Run For Office, What Happens When They Do http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhyWomenDontRunForOffice.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhyWomenDontRunForOffice.aspx Neil C Evans

Gender scholar Jennifer L. Lawless will speak at Kemper Auditorium at 8 p.m.

What Was Cookin’ down at the Wakefield Estate: Foodways in 19th century Milton, Massachusetts http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatWasCookindownattheWakefieldEstate.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatWasCookindownattheWakefieldEstate.aspx Lindsay A Randall

The Massachusetts Archaeological Society’s Northeast Chapter is hosting speaker Jonah S. Blustain at the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology.

What Mean These Bones? http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatMeanTheseBones.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatMeanTheseBones.aspx Lindsay A Randall

The Massachusetts Archaeological Society’s Northeast Chapter will be hosting Dr. Ann Marie Mires at the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.

What Ever Happened to Feminism?: The Paradoxical Decline of Feminism Self-Identification http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatEverHappenedtoFemminism.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WhatEverHappenedtoFemminism.aspx Neil C Evans

Jennifer Morgan '09 Brace Center Fellow Project

Wellness Week http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WellnessWeek2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WellnessWeek2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Andover celebrates it's second annual Wellness Week November 8-12

Financial Empowerment, Political Exclusion http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WEBDuBois1.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/WEBDuBois1.aspx Amy J Morris

Zoe Weinberg '09 will discuss the dichotomy between financial empowerment and political exclusion of women in Senegal on Thursday, July 9 at 6:15 p.m.

PA Welcomes Singer/Songwriter Vusi Mahlasela http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/VusiMahlasela.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/VusiMahlasela.aspx Elisa Martyn

Performance to be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Timken Room at Graves Hall

Voice Recital http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/VoiceRecital.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/VoiceRecital.aspx Elisa Martyn

The Phillips Academy Music Department presents a voice recital featuring Wendy Heckman this Saturday, January 8th at 7 pm in Graves Hall.

Under The Bed http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnderTheBed2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnderTheBed2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Under The Bed benefit performance for Haiti.

Under The Bed http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnderTheBed1.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnderTheBed1.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Under The Bed comedy improv troupe holds a fundraiser for Haiti relief effort

Unaccompanied Minors, Yorkies and Azure http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnaccompaniedMinorsYorkiesAzure.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnaccompaniedMinorsYorkiesAzure.aspx Elisa Martyn

Student directed ensembles: Unaccompanied Minors, Yorkies and Azure to perform on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Cochran Chapel.

Unaccompanied Minors http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnaccompaniedMinors.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UnaccompaniedMinors.aspx Elisa Martyn

The Phillips Academy Music Department presents an Unaccompanied Minors Concert on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the Cochran Chapel.

Uganda Martyrs Choir to Perform November 14 http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UgandaMartyrsChoir2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/UgandaMartyrsChoir2010.aspx Amy J Morris

Performance to be held in Kemper Auditorium at 5 p.m.

Tang Theatre Presents 'Two Men Talking' October 8 http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TwoMenTalking.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TwoMenTalking.aspx Amy J Morris

A filmmaker and a psychiatrist set out to transform the world through their real-life storytelling.

Trustees' Weekend http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend2011.aspx Neil C Evans

Meetings to be held February 3-5

Trustees' Weekend http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Meetings to be held November 4-6

Trustees' Weekend http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend_2011.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesWeekend_2011.aspx Neil C Evans

Meetings to be held April 28-30

Trustees Meetings http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings4-29.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings4-29.aspx Neil C Evans

Trustees Meetings http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings1-28.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings1-28.aspx Neil C Evans

Trustees Meetings http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TrusteesMeetings.aspx Neil C Evans

Presentation of Music by Tristan Perich, Addison Gallery Artist in Residence http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TristanPerich.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TristanPerich.aspx Elisa Martyn

Performance to be held Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium

Third Annual Alumni & Parent Golf Classic http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThirdAnnualAlumniParentGolfClassic.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThirdAnnualAlumniParentGolfClassic.aspx Neil C Evans

Theatre: The Who's Tommy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheWhoTommy2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheWhoTommy2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The fall term THDA-520 is the musical The Who's Tommy.

The Viking Settlement of Iceland: Sagas and Archaeology http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheVikingSettlementofIcelandSagasandArchaeology.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheVikingSettlementofIcelandSagasandArchaeology.aspx Neil C Evans

The Mass. Archaeological Society's Northeast Chapter presents speaker Dr. John Steinberg.

CAMD Scholar Bijan Torabi '10 to Discuss the Stigma of Class http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheStigmaofClass.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheStigmaofClass.aspx Neil C Evans

Jan 18 program part of PA's Class Matters initiative and MLK tribute

The Siege of Boston: The Battle of Chelsea Creek http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheSiegeofBostonTheBattleofChelseaCreek.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheSiegeofBostonTheBattleofChelseaCreek.aspx Lindsay A Randall

The Role of Women in Transforming Korean Corporate Culture: "Hoishik" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheRoleofWomeninTransformingKoreanCorporateCultureHoishik.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheRoleofWomeninTransformingKoreanCorporateCultureHoishik.aspx Neil C Evans

Curie Kim '09 Brace Center Fellow Project

The Odd Couple http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple4.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple4.aspx Neil C Evans

The Odd Couple http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple3.aspx Neil C Evans

Department of Theatre & Dance Presents "The Odd Couple" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple2.aspx Neil C Evans

The Odd Couple http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheOddCouple.aspx Neil C Evans

The Nutcracker Ballet http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet4.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet4.aspx Neil C Evans

The Nutcracker Ballet http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet3.aspx Neil C Evans

The Nutcracker Ballet http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet2.aspx Neil C Evans

The Nutcracker Ballet http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNutcrackerBallet.aspx Neil C Evans

"The Next Step: The Choctaw a Century After the Trail of Tears" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNextStepTheChoctawaCentruyAftertheTrailofTears.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNextStepTheChoctawaCentruyAftertheTrailofTears.aspx Neil C Evans

Jane Thomas '11 delivers her CAMD Scholars presentation.

The Neanderthal Genome Project -Has been CANCELLED due to weather http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNeanderthalGenomeProject.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheNeanderthalGenomeProject.aspx Lindsay A Randall

The Peabody Museum hosts Dr. Jerry Hagler on Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

"The Multiethnic Dilemma: Identity Formation for the Latina, Afro-Latina and African American" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheMultiethnicDilemmaIdentityFormationfortheLatina,Afro-LatinaandAfricanAmerican.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheMultiethnicDilemmaIdentityFormationfortheLatina,Afro-LatinaandAfricanAmerican.aspx Neil C Evans

Courtnie Cutchfield '09 CAMD Scholars Presentation

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Learned Ladies" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies3.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Performances Feb. 26-28, directed by Kevin Heelan.

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Learned Ladies" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Performances Feb. 26-28, directed by Kevin Heelan.

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Learned Ladies" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLearnedLadies.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Performances Feb. 26-28, directed by Kevin Heelan.

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Laramie Project" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLaramieProject1.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheLaramieProject1.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The THDA-210 class presents The Laramie Project for two shows, held in the Steinbach Theatre

DramaLab Presents "The Interrogation" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheInterrogation.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheInterrogation.aspx Neil C Evans

The Glass Menagerie http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie4.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie4.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The Glass Menagerie is a Senior Project Production.

The Glass Menagerie http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie3.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The Glass Menagerie is a Senior Project Production.

The Glass Menagerie http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The Glass Menagerie is a Senior Project Production.

The Glass Menagerie http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie1.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheGlassMenagerie1.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The Glass Menagerie is a Senior Project Production.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheCuckoosNest2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheCuckoosNest2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The spring term THDA-520 production is "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest", presented in Tang Theatre.

'The Changing Face of Judaism: A Search for Jewish Identity in North America' http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheChangingFaceofJudaismASearchforJewishIdentityinNorthAmerica.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheChangingFaceofJudaismASearchforJewishIdentityinNorthAmerica.aspx Neil C Evans

CAMD Scholar Lily Shaffer '10 to present on Jan. 29.

PA student, Charles Cockburn '11, to present "The Bone Spoon and the Battle of Haverhill” at the Peabody Museum http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheBoneSpoonandtheBattleofHaverhill.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheBoneSpoonandtheBattleofHaverhill.aspx Lindsay A Randall

Presentation to be held Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Peabody Museum.

Theatre - Under The Bed http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-UnderTheBed.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-UnderTheBed.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Under The Bed - Andover's own improv troupe - will perform directly following the DramaLabs in the Theatre Classroom.

Theatre: The Who's Tommy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreTheWho'sTommy3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreTheWho'sTommy3.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The fall term THDA-520 is the musical The Who's Tommy.

Theatre: The Who's Tommy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreTheWho'sTommy.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreTheWho'sTommy.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Performances to be held Dec. 4-6.

Theatre - September 25 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-September25DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-September25DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced Dramalabs (one-act plays) for September 25.

Theatre- Oedipus Rex http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex5.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex5.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The winter term THDA-520 is the classic tragedy Oedipus Rex.

Theatre - Oedipus Rex http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex4.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex4.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The winter term THDA-520 is the classic tragedy of Oedipus Rex.

Theatre - Oedipus Rex http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex3.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The winter term THDA-520 is the classic tragedy Oedipus Rex.

Theatre - Oedipus Rex http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-OedipusRex2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The winter term THDA-520 is the classic tragedy Oedipus Rex.

Theatre - October 9 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October9DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October9DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab (one-act plays) performed on October 9.

Theatre - October 2 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October2DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October2DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab (one-act plays) performed October 2.

Theatre - October 16 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October16DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-October16DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab (one-act plays) performed October 16.

Theatre - May 8 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May8DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May8DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The DramaLab presents an evening of one-act plays.

Theatre - May 22 Dramalabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May22Dramalabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May22Dramalabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The DramaLab proudly presents an evening of student directed one-act plays.

Theatre - May 1 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May1DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May1DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab one-act plays for May 1.

Theatre - May 15 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May15DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-May15DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The DramaLab presents an evening of student directed one-act plays.

Theatre - January 29 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January29DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January29DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please join us for the weekly student directed one-act plays.

Theatre - January 22 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January22DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January22DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please join us for the weekly student directed one-act plays.

Theatre - January 15 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January15DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-January15DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please join us for the weekly student directed one-act plays.

Theatre - February 5 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-February5DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-February5DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please join us for the student directed one-act plays.

Theatre: February 26 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary26DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary26DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please come see the Friday night DramaLabs (one-act plays)

Theatre: February 19 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary19DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary19DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please come see the weekly Friday night DramaLab (one-act plays).

Theatre: February 12 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary12DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TheatreFebruary12DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please join us for the Friday night DramaLabs (one-act plays)

Theatre - Black Comedy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy3.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy3.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The THDA-520 production is the farce Black Comedy.

Theatre - Black Comedy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy2.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy2.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The THDA-520 production is the farce Black Comedy.

Theatre - Black Comedy http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy1.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-BlackComedy1.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The THDA-520 production of Peter Shaffer's farce, Black Comedy, runs from Nov. 11-13

Theatre - April 24 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April24DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April24DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab one-act plays for April 24.

Theatre - April 17 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April17DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April17DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

The student produced DramaLab one-act plays for April 17.

Theatre - April 10 DramaLabs http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April10DramaLabs.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/Theatre-April10DramaLabs.aspx Gael Phillips-Spence

Please attend our weekly Friday night student directed one-act plays.

Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "The Laramie Project" http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/The_Laramie_Project.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/The_Laramie_Project.aspx Neil C Evans

THDA-210 students perform The Laramie Project for two performances.

Thanksgiving Vaction http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVaction.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVaction.aspx Neil C Evans

Thanksgiving Vacation Ends http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationEnds2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationEnds2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Break ends November 29 at 8:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Vacation Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationBegins2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationBegins2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Break begins November 19 at 5:35 p.m.

Thanksgiving Vacation Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationBegins09.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/ThanksgivingVacationBegins09.aspx Neil C Evans

Ten Schools Admission Organization Conference http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TenSchoolAdmissionConference.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TenSchoolAdmissionConference.aspx Neil C Evans

Deans and Directors invite you to an afternoon discussion with featured speakers.

Ted Sizer Tribute http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TedSizerMemorial.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/TedSizerMemorial.aspx Neil C Evans

Ceremony to be held June 12 at 11 a.m. in Cochran Chapel

Summer Vacation Begins For Non-Seniors http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerVacationBeginsForNon-Seniors.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerVacationBeginsForNon-Seniors.aspx Neil C Evans

Break begins June 2 at 2:30 p.m.

Summer Session College Fair http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSessionCollegeFair.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSessionCollegeFair.aspx Neil C Evans

Fair to be held Friday, July 10 at 2 p.m in the Case Memorial Cage.

Summer Session Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSessionBegins.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSessionBegins.aspx Neil C Evans

Students from around the globe come to Andover on June 30 to begin the five-week enrichment program.

Summer Session Begins http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSession6-29.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerSession6-29.aspx Neil C Evans

Phillips Academy welcomes students from across the globe on June 29, 2010

Summer Opportunities Fair http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerOpportunitiesFair2010.aspx http://www.andover.edu/Calendar/Pages/SummerOpportunitiesFair2010.aspx Neil C Evans

Fair to be held on Feb. 7 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.