tasis england alumni e-news, spring 2013
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TASIS ENGLAND ALUMNI E-NEWS
SPRING 2013VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
EDITORRuth Anne Snelson
CONTRIBUTING EDITORSarah Nikkel
GRAPHIC DESIGN Ruth Anne Snelson
PHOTOGRAPHYHanna HardestyMark McEvoyRuth Anne SnelsonBrad ZweerinkMariama Issaka
COMMENTS? CONTACTRuth Anne [email protected]+44 (0)1932 565 252
SPECIAL THANKS TOKonadu Amoakuh ‘13Taylor Conophy ‘07Faie GilbertFrances LovettVirginia MajewskiMaura PowerPerrin TingleyClive UnglessNick Wormley ‘96
CLASS NOTES & ADDRESS [email protected] England Alumni Relations OfficeColdharbour LaneThorpeSurreyTW20 8TE
2 Letter from Alumni Relations
3 2013 Founder’s Day Reunion Save the Date!
4 San Francisco Reunion
7 London Eye Alumni Event
8 Upcoming Alumni Events
9 TASIS Walking Tour
10 Lost Alumni
11 Class of 1978
12 Alumni Art Talk with Marcia Page
13 TASIS England Reads!
14 Alumni Profile: Taylor Conophy ‘07
16 Senior Spotlight: Konadu Amoakuh ‘13
18 Donor Profile: Nick Wormley ‘96
SPRING 201320 Class of 1983
21 Alumni Legacy Pavers
22 TASIS England Class Agents
23 Class of 1988
24 Faculty Focus: Perrin Tingley
26 Class Notes: Read all about it!
28 Class of 1993
29 Class of 1998
30 Recent Visitors to Campus TASIS Mission Statement
32 Class of 2003
33 Class of 2008
34 TASIS Summer Programs TASIS Schools
San Francisco ReunionMelinda Kotterman, Lindsay Kotterman ‘03, Gary Kotterman, Marcus Hanson, and Betsy McBrien
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ALUMNI RELATIONS
Dear Alumni and TASIS England Community,
Hello from the Thorpe campus!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in San Francisco in March. It was a joy to share time with you listening to your stories and watching you connect with other TASIS England alumni. This week, we hosted the London Eye, Hotel Chocolat Tasting Alumni event. Thank you to those of you who were able to join us.
We welcome and value your involvement with the School and your participation at reunions, both on and off campus. Coming up next week, we are hosting an alumni concert. In August, we invite the entire community to join us to celebrate all things TASIS England. In September, we are hosting two special alumni art talks with Marcia Page, who will present two art talks at the Wallace Collection. Registration for this event will open in late summer. All reunions and alumni events are free to you and your guests and are sure to be a fun time. We hope you are able to join us.
It is time to begin collecting news for the Class Notes section of the 2013 TASIS England Today alumni magazine. If you have celebrated a special event this year, welcomed a child into your family, or have been promoted or changed jobs, let us know! All submissions are due by Friday, June 14, 2013.
If you are or were part of the Greek system while at university, we invite you to share your experience and advice with current seniors who have expressed an interest in joining a fraternity or sorority when they enter university. If you would like to help, please contact the Alumni Team.
Our Alumni Relations Team would like to take a moment to thank our Class Agents for their dedication to their respective classes and to the School.
If you are planning a trip to England, we would be thrilled to see you in Thorpe! By planning ahead, we can set up classroom visits and lunch with your favorite TASIS England people. If you are not London-bound this year, stay connected via www.tasisengland.org/alumni. Our online alumni community is one more way to keep in touch wtih your classmates and the School. It is also the perfect place to update any changes in your contact details.
Warmest wishes,
Ruth Anne SnelsonAdvancement Associate for Alumni [email protected]
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Register today!
2013 FOUNDER’S DAY REUNION WEEKEND Friday and Saturday August 30 & 31, 2013
Friday 11:30 AM to 1 PM Alumni Luncheon 2:30 to 3:10 PM Convocation 6:30 to 8 PM Cocktails at the Headmaster’s Home
Saturday 5:30 to 6:30 PM Campus Tours, Thorpe Place Foyer 7:00 to 11:00 PM Celebratory Reunion Dinner
Join us to celebrate the legacies of you and Mrs. Fleming. This all-classes reunion is for all former students — those who graduated as well as those who were here for a year or two. All parents of former students are invited, as are all alumni faculty and staff of TASIS England.
We will be celebrating the classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008 who will be celebrating milestone years. Please contact your class agent and the Alumni Relations team for more details. Also, if you would like to volunteer, please let us know.
Click here to register.Contact the Alumni Relations Team at [email protected] for more information.
SAN FRANCISCO REUNION16 March 2013
Jason Glenn ‘01, Rodrigo Martinez ‘01, Vishal Patel’01, Niko Klein ‘01, Heather Finn ‘99, and Evan Kelly ‘01
Headmaster Michael McBrien and his wife, Betsy, catch up with Katie and Rich Heley ‘98.
Thank you to all alumni and their guests who attended and shared their experiences at our recent reunion at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco.
Attendees were entertained by the musical talents of alumna Lauren Nieuwland ‘03, who sang two operatic arias. Alumni speakers Michael Lewis, Sam Bennett ‘15, and Meredith Fitzpatrick ‘00, shared fond memories about their TASIS England experience. A selection of delicious food was served, while friends caught up and new friendships were made. During the evening’s festivities, Headmaster Michael McBrien discussed the important role that alumni play in contributing to the lasting legacy of TASIS England and how they can continue to be part of the School.
Join us for the Founder’s Day reunion on August 30-31, 2013.
Eva Chen ‘08, Donna Lewis (Alumni Faculty), Haley Ham ‘08, and Mike Lewis (Alumni Faculty)
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Jill Law ‘99, Jennifer Law ‘97, Meredith Fitzpatrick ‘00, Jennifer Berthiaume ‘00, and Melissa Feineman ‘98
Alumni parents Gary Kotterman, Barbara and Art Fatum
Martie Stommel, Mark Stanley ‘79and Susan Patterson ‘79
Meredith Fitzpatrick ‘00 shares what her TASIS England experience means to her.
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Emma (Dane) Cockerton ‘94and Erin (Anderson) Hopkins ‘ 94
Aspet Archouniani ‘82, Lisa (Wepfer) Rijhwani ‘83, Bill Gardener ‘88, and Wini McMichael ‘86 watch the slideshow.
Sandy (St. Clair) Rabyy, Heather Bou, Eva Chen ‘08, Ruth Anne Snelson, Haley Ham ‘08, and Clayton Lin ‘11
Lauren Nieuwland ‘04 sings an operatic aria.
London Eye Alumni Event23 May 2013
Alumni and guests enjoyed an evening aboard the London Eye reconnecting with each other and the School. Headmaster Michael McBrien shared many of the new and exciting things taking place on campus. He shared about how alumni can become involved with the programs on campus. Experts from the world-renowned chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, were on hand to guide guests through an exclusive tasting adventure. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.
Emma (Dane) Cockerton ‘94and Erin (Anderson) Hopkins ‘ 94
MEETING UP WITH YOUR TASIS ENGLAND FRIENDS? Tell us about it. Send a photo of the group with a brief description to be included in the next TASIS England Alumni
E-News to the Alumni Relations Team at [email protected]
Attendees enjoying Emily’s introduction. Paula O’Callaghan ‘86, and husband Mike Molloy
Kirsty Aisbitt ‘86 and friend Stefania Giraldo Emily Resch ‘12 and Sylvie Resch
UPCOMING ALUMNI REUNIONS AND EVENTS Wednesday, 29 May 2013
.. Spring Alumni Concert Fleming Theatre, 7 PM
Friday and Saturday, 30-31 August 2013.........
Founder’s Day Reunion Weekend.........Thorpe Campus.........
Honoring and Celebrating with the......... Classes 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, and 2008.........
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Alumni Parent Art Talk with Marcia Page London, The Wallace Collection, 11 AM
Sunday, 29 September 2013.........
Alumni Art Talk with Marcia Page.........London, The Wallace Collection, 11 AM.........
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TASIS WALKING TOURHoliday in France for TASIS Alumni & Friends
June 27-July 5, 2013Planned and guided by Peter Boynton, TASIS Lugano Class of 1969
Join us this summer to explore the beautiful but little-known region of Franche-Comté in the French Jura with its lowlands of verdant valleys, pristine lakes, red-roofed villages and ‘les recuées,’ cirque-like dead-end valleys. Walk on gentle trails, taste local wines and cheeses, and enjoy the company of your fellow-hikers and the surprising information and anecdotes with which your guide will be able to enrich each day.
Our home for the week is the magnificent 12th century Château d’Andelot, with its hill-perched panorama of the intimate Suran River Valley, its sprawling terraces, beautiful gardens, swimming pool, tennis court, stately gather-ing rooms and elegent private accommodations. It is no coincidence that we have chosen this as our base: Château D’Andelot is owned by the family of Peter Graham Belin, TASIS Lugano Class of 1969, who was Peter Boynton’s roomate during their TASIS Lugano years. The Belins are delighted to welcome the TASIS alumni family to their beautiful French home.
What awaits you:• Gentle terrain, rich terroir.• Daily walks of 9 miles on average, with an elevation differential of a mere 800 feet. • A private bus brings us to a different trail each day for a 360 degree experience of the region, and is available
to offer respite along the way for anyone in need. One could even ride the bus any full day in order to to experi-ence the day’s sights while taking a break from walking.
• Admire the Vallée de Suran, the great cascades of Hérisson and Éventail, a string of blue lakes at Chalain and beyond, and the spectacular reculée of Baume-les-Messieurs.
• Discover the 250-year-old saltworks at Arc-et-Senans and Salins-les-Bains, typical Jura ‘vin jaune’ vineyards (with tastings), the Comté cheese-making capital of Poligny and the vast Fort des Rousses cheese-aging cellars.
Price$3350/person based on double occupancy (Single room with supplement, subject to availability.)$2995/person for travelers who have participated on Peter’s past alumni hikes (10% discount)
Included in the price: all overnights; all dinners; three restaurant lunches; entry fees where stipulated in the detailed trip description (including wine and cheese tastings); tips for our chauffeur, château staff and guides at sights (but not for Peter’s assistant); and all eight breakfasts.Not included: overseas transportation to and from Bourg-en-Bresse, six picnic lunches, beverages (except break-fast), personal purchases.
Sign up with Peter Boynton at [email protected] right away!
CLASS NOTES ARE NOW BEING COLLECTEDDo you have a new job? Have you moved? Graduated from university? Recently been married? Welcomed a new baby to your family? Met up with long lost TASIS England friends? Taken a trip of a lifetime? We want to hear and share your news! Send us a photo! Please send you news (80 words or less) along with a photo (optional) to the
Alumni Relations Team at [email protected].
LOST ALUMNIUh-oh...
We seem to have lost touch with the following members of our alumni community. Do you have contact with any of these alumni? If so, please
ask them to contact the Alumni Team at [email protected] Abou-Assid 1983Nowell Al Layla 1993Raphael Aletti 1993Abdul-Wahad Al-Saihati 2003Edith Ambrose 1983Linda Andreasen 1978Mai Aoki 1998Justin Arndt 2003Camilla (Isacson) Baer 1983Robert Bandos 2003Ellen Barclay 1978Brian Baumann 1993Oliver Beckman 1988Ashleigh Belin 2008Javier Benjumea 1998Megan Bern 1993Melissa Black 1998Yvan Bodart 2008Lena (Gabrielsson) Borjesson 1993Alexandre Brennand 2003Jillian Briggs 2008Cheryl (Higginbotham) Brown 1983Andrew Buck 2003Martin Burnore 1983Andrew Byrne 2003Brad Carris 1988Miabi Chatterji 1998Diana Cole 2003Charles Colson 1998Maren Connary 1993Michelle (Parsons) Cook 1988Jillian Creeser 2003Scott Currie 2003Jennifer D’Andrea 1993Mark Danneman 2003Annie Dawson 2008Ryan Delaney 2003Katharine Dempsey 1998Sean Dineen 1998Melanie Dodds 1993Edmund Donovan 2008Simon Draper 1988Jonathan Drury 1993Andrew Elliot 2003
Can Erdin 1998Gregory Evans 1998Conner Ferguson 2008Heather Field 1993Eileen Fisher 1993Beth Forte 1983Danielle Foster 2003Judy Freeman 1988Takayoshi Fukuyama 1988Anthony Gebauer 1988Nicole (Niccum) Genzer 1988Denice (Anderson) Gilling 1983Katrin Glauner 1983Kelsey Goode 2008Shawn Thomas Gregg 1993Frederic Haenecaert 2003Nicholas Hall 2008Kendall Hamilton 2003Andrea Harrison 1993David Hemmer 1998Jason Hildebrand 2008Elizabeth Holsten 1998Catherine Howe 2003Terri (Tolar) Humphrey 1978Ellie Imadzu 1998Matilda Johansson 1988Jeannine Jones 1983Kyoko Kaneko 1993Kristin Keelin 2008Nicholas Kelcz 2008Patricia Kennedy 1978David Kim 1993Kathleen Kolaski 1978Adam Kruppe-Wawrzynowski 2003Norah (Jones) Lamond 1978Hamza Larini 2003Alison Lauer 1988Joanna Leitch 2003Jimmy Liao 2003Brian Lindros 1998Lucia Lobeira 1998Jennifer Lowe 2008Robert Lunsford 2003 Parker MacDowell 2003
Samuel Maddox 2003Caitlin Malloy 2003Giuseppe Mantero 1978Rachel Martell 1998Margaret (Schneider) Marzec 1988Max Mayo 2008Heather (Refalvy) McCray 1988Maureen McGuire 2003Jamie McLaughlin 2008Jeffrey Miglicco 2003Becky Miller 1998Robin Miller 1983Stuart Minor 1988Shivani Modi 1998Nathaniel Mooney 2008Samson Morais 1993Andrew Muhlhauser 1993Allyson Murtlow 2008Sara Nagel 2008Hatsumi Nakazaki 1978Zaid Nasser 1998Jason Nelson 1993Bethany Nickloff 2003Matthew Nixon 2003Nicolas Norena 2008Joseph Oddo 2003Seth Osten 1988Ali Ozkanca 2003Annelotte Palthe 1998David Pemberton 1983Allison (Thalacker) Phillips 1993Morgan Pitman 1988Mara Poulakos 1988Katherine Prentice 1983Jude Reveley 1988Amy Rieth 2003Laetitia Rodrigues 2008Jessica Ross 2003William Ryan 2008Emanuele Sala 1988Leah Sanchez 1988Zia Schofield 1983Emily Schwend 2003Deborah Seeger 1978
Stacy Sheridan 1988Jon Slenk 1988Ashley Smetanka 2003William Smith 2003Karen (Bye) Stassi 1983Melanie Sugarboard 2003Yuhei Suzuki 1998Dana Swirsding 1998Julian Talley 1998Catalina Terreros 1998James Thompson 1993John Tough 2003Jeffrey Tutak 1988Keitaro Uchida 2003William Valasiadis 2008Victoria (Petterson) van Wassenhove 2008Kristin Varraveto 2008Philippe Vogel 1983Rajesh Walia 1983Michelle Wassum 1988Jared Weiss 1993Andrew Whitcomb 2003Andrew Wilson 1983Jonathan Woodard 1998Martha Young 1998Katherine Zelasko 1993
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Have you changed your email address
lately? Made a move to a new city? If so, let us know so we can
send you reunion alerts, alumni news, and updates from Thorpe! Contact the
Alumni Relations Team to update your details at
CLASS OF 1978
Class of 1978! This year, we celebrate your 35th reunion!
Join us on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s Day Weekend Reunion to celebrate you and Mrs. Fleming’s legacy.
Please contact your class agent or the Alumni Relations Team for more details.
Click here to visit the reunion website.
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ALUMNI ART TALK WITH MARCIA PAGEMarcia Page and the Alumni Relations Team are working together to bring
you two distinctive alumni art talks in London. One is set for alumni and the other is for parents of alumni.
Save the date!
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 11 AM for Parents of AlumniSunday, 29 September 2013, 11 AM for Alumni
Marcia will take us on a tour of The Wallace Collection. Highlights will include the history of the collector, looking for evidence of taste and
personality, observing and appreciating the building housing the collection, learn about historical visitors,
and then looking at the artwork itself.
This event is free to all alumni and parents of alumni.
These events are limited to 20 attendees per session.
Registration for this event will take place in the late-summer. The alumni community will be notified via email when registration opens.
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We asked a few people around campus to tell us what book they are currently reading. What are you reading?
Let us know at [email protected] to be included in our next alumni e-newsletter.
Bob SternUpper School History
Jerusulem: the Biography by Simon Sebag Montefiore
Caroline ChristiansenUpper School FrenchThe Dust Diariesby Owen Sheers
Debi CrossHead of Middle SchoolThe Red Gardenby Alice Hoffman
Malcolm WilloughbyHousekeepingRadio Caroline: The Pirate Yearsby Ralph C. Humphries
Niki BurnsIT Department Coordinator;
Language Laboratory TechnicianExclusive
by Sandra Brown
Joanne ChurchillMiddle School English; Health
The Princess Brideby William Goldman
Leticia SzaboMiddle and Upper School Art
Gustav Klimtby Rachel Barnes
Alan BurtonPhysical Education
One of Usby Melissa Been
Chantal GordonUpper School, IB Coordinator; FrenchDearieby Bob Spitz
Dolores ForteMiddle School, LibrarianThe Mozart Questionby Michael Morpurgo
Jennifer (Roesler) PorchmouthLower School, Kindergarten
The Wish Listby Jane Costello
Anna WrightDirector of College CounselingSnow Childby Eowyn Ivey
TASIS ENGLAND READS!
ALUMNI PROFILETaylor Conophy
Class of 2007After leaving TASIS England, Taylor completed degrees in Integrated Marketing Communication and French at Pepperdine University. She went on to the University of Southern California to earn a degree in International Relations and Global Business and a degree in Design Management from Parsons The New School for Design in New York. She now works as a Graphic Designer and volunteers her time with Sparkrelief.
Sparkrelief is an organization committed to improving disaster relief services through systemic change. Through our website Sparkrelief.org, we help organizations and individuals efficiently find, offer, and coordinate disaster relief in locations throughout the world. All disaster and relief information is mapped on our website, where users can quickly find the critical information they need to alleviate suffering caused by disasters.
Eli Hayes founded Sparkrelief in the summer of 2010. At the time, wildfires raged through the Rockies, and Eli, who lived in Boulder, Colorado, found it difficult to learn how to help. Recognizing a need, he and a few volunteers raced to build an online forum to make it easier for people to lend a helping hand. In fewer than five days, the site received nearly 1,000 offers of relief (including a donation of 400 meals), and was visited by 25,000 people seeking disaster and relief information.
Eli revamped the website in response to the Japan Earthquake and subsequent disasters, eventually giving rise to our current site. Since joining the organization as a volunteer in 2011, I have worn many hats. I took on design projects, marketing, communications, managing volunteers, and fundraising. My contributions over the last year-and-a-half have helped contribute to Sparkrelief’s growth. Similarly, my work with Sparkrelief has encouraged me to grow. I am learning new skills, like front-end web development and marketing tactics, which are extraordinarily valuable to my professional advancement.
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After Hurricane Sandy, Sparkrelief helped to feed over 5,000 people. We partnered with Aubuchon Hardware to collect and distribute goods donated by thousands of people, and we helped Lush Cosmetics distribute over $40,000 worth of bath products to those in need along the coast in New York and New Jersey. In addition, we helped countless numbers of people find shelter from the storm. One woman, for example, had been searching for hours on the streets of Brooklyn looking for shelter. When she found Sparkrelief’s number and called, we helped her get to a nearby shelter in a matter of minutes.
At Sparkrelief, we feel fortunate to have the skills to improve the lives of millions of people. Our core team of three volunteers, based in Colorado and New York, keeps overhead costs low by working out of donated office space and using our own computers. We are a unique disaster relief nonprofit in that we do not purchase 1,000 water bottles and distribute them in person. Instead, we identify people and communities in need and connect them with the appropriate donors and services. Together, we aim to prevent the misallocation of resources, such as that which occurred in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Sparkrelief’s mission is to dramatically improve lives after natural disaster by providing one platform to simplify relief coordination across the globe. As social entrepreneurs, we are working to empower communities to help those less fortunate. We have big plans for the future: to be the go-to resource for major government entities, organizations, and individuals turn to in response to disaster.
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Sparkrelief has organized aid for the following disasters:
Oklahoma City TornadoPakistan Earthquake
Chicago FloodsChina EarthquakeDelhi Earthquake
Dhaka Building CollapseIran Earthquake
Queensland FloodsIndia Earthquake
Australia FiresHurricane Sandy
Mount Mayon VolcanoJapan Earthquake
Alberta WildfireBoulder Fire
To make a donation or volunteer help, go to www.sparkrelief.org.
For disaster relief contact [email protected]
or call/text 001.724.436.1010.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHTKonadu Amoakuh, Class of 2013
My grandmother, Mrs. Fati Issaki, loved children. She was given the opportunity to follow her passion — nursing. I admire my grandmother for many reasons, but mostly because she came from a small village in Northern Ghana without running water and limited opportunities to gain an education. She was among the few northern girls who at the time enjoyed formal education. It was a big deal at the time. Initially, she trained at the Korel Bu Teaching Hospital where she earned her RN and midwifery certificates in 1958 and 1961 respectively. She also earned certificates from University of Ghana, St. Francis Xavier, Emory University, and Harvard University. She rose
through the ranks in various capacities in the three northern regions and in Accra. When she retired in 1997, she was serving as the Chief Nursing Officer with the Ministry of Health. Fati dreamed of helping abandoned and unwanted children throughout her career as a nurse.
The dream of opening a children’s home began in 1971, when an abandoned day-old baby was admitted to the Tamale Hospital. Grandma Fati showed so much love and motherly care to the baby that they named the baby “Fati”. Baby Fati was hospitalized for five months and then later transferred to a children’s home. Unfortunately, baby Fati died from illness at the home. This broke my grandmother’s heart. In 2001, Grandma Fati was able to bring her dream to reality with the establishment of the Anfaani Children’s Home in Tamale. Since then, the home has served 67 children. Grandma Fati operated the home until the time of her death in 2008.
The home, a NGO located in northern Ghana, cares for up to 12 children at a time between newborns up to three years old. The area struggles with sparse physical, social, and health facilities, and due to the high maternal infant
mortality rate, there are many children in need of homes. The Afaani Children’s Home is the only private orphanage found in Tamale and serves a vital and special role in the community. The mission of the home is to nurture children until their third birthday, at which time they may be legally adopted by carefully selected foster parents, returned to their families, or moved to suitable orphanages with educational facilities.
Konadu will attend Princeton University this coming autumn. She will be studying liberal arts and then plans to continue in environmental studies.
When the home is full to capacity, it continues to provide families in need with training and support. The staff counsels distressed teenage mothers and teaches them how to feed and nurture their own babies. They also support the only primary school in the village of Duuyin (a suburb of Tamale where the first baby was from) by providing books and medication. The staff make follow-up visits to ensure that the children are healthy and flourishing. The home will provide food or clothing, as available, to help support the family.
At the moment, the home is in need of better renumeration for workers, reliable Internet access, a photocopier and scanning machine, a digital camera for keeping records of the children, a pick-up truck to monitor and evaluate the needs and progress of the discharged children, and consistent funding for feeding the children and upkeep of the home (baby food, diapers, baby toiletries, laundry detergents, disinfectants, etc.).
Learning more about the conditions facing motherless and abandoned children has opened my eyes. I have learned that people want to help and that it is important to always remember to give something back to others and to the community. Hearing other students here at TASIS England speak about their experiences serving communities and organizations around the world is encouraging. I want to combine my interests with what I plan to study in university to help become a good steward of my grandmother’s legacy.
My grandmother used to say, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”1 Corinthians 13:4-8
My grandmother’s legacy is her love for the motherless and abandoned children of Tamale. It is my wish to continue her legacy and, in future years, to play a larger role with the home.
The Anfaani Children’s Home welcomes and has accommodation for volunteers age 21 and over. Interested
parties should write for further information via email. Funding for the home comes entirely from donations made by
individuals and a few organizations both in and outside of Ghana. You can make a significant difference in the lives of
children by making a gift to the Anfaani Children’s Home. To make a donation, or to volunteer with the Anfaani Children’s
Home, please email [email protected].
DONOR PROFILENick Wormley Class of 1996Nick Wormley, Class of 1996, recently shared why he chooses to give to the TASIS England Annual Fund. He graduated from Quinnipiac University, where he currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Alumni and Parent Development. He lives with wife, Michelle, and son, Jackson, in Connecticut.
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Why do you give to TASIS England? How does it make you feel? I believe that TASIS England provided the foundation for me to be successful in a university setting. This allowed me to follow the career path I am on today. TASIS England taught me a strong work ethic, challenged my problem solving abilities, and at the same time enforced a balance between my academic and athletic endeavors. For these reasons, I am proud to make a contribution because it makes me feel like I am making a difference for the next generation. I value what TASIS England has done for me and this is the least I can do in return. Education has become one of my philanthropic priorities and I hope that everyone finds a way to give toward something they believe in to make a difference in someone’s life.
What would you say to TASIS England alumni to encourage them to give? I would remind them of what laid the foundation for their academic and professional success. If we think back at the lessons learned, whether academic, athletic, or social, I guarantee that you can find examples of how they shaped you to be the person, parent, or employee you are today. Any size gift can make a direct impact on current students and future generations.
What’s one fact or point of pride that you would want others to know about TASIS England? Stepping foot on campus gives you an immediate sense of pride, knowing that the beauty of the external façade matches the high quality of education that exists behind the doors. Upon returning to visit TASIS England, you will find that the core values of learning and leading still resonate.
Can you share a special memory about a person, place, or event at TASIS England? The 1996 ISST basketball tournament in Athens, Greece – I remember winning the bronze medal and, as a bonus, meeting NBA basketball great Dominque Wilkins with my TASIS England teammates, including Jim Quinn ’96.
What would you like to see happen for the future of TASIS England?To continue to educate the next generation of leaders around the world. To continue to foster life-long relationships among classmates and teammates. To create a culture of giving back to the school and help alumni understand and appreciate all that TASIS England has to offer.To learn more about giving to TASIS England or to make a
donation, go to www.tasisgifts.org.
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Dear TASIS England Alumni,
As members of our vibrant alumni community, please demonstrate your commitment to fostering a culture of learning, where students are inspired to be and to do their best. Join those who have already stepped forward to make a gift to the Annual Fund—including Board members, current and past parents, alumni, faculty, and staff. Your gift will help the School:
• Purchase technology and equipment to enhance classroom instruction• Provide professional development opportunities for teachers• Host visiting authors, artists, and speakers• Launch new educational initiatives • Fund campus improvements
With your support, I hope to celebrate a record increase in participation in the Annual Fund and add your name to the School’s 2012–2013 roll of donors. Every gift, regardless of the amount, brings us closer to this goal.
With thanks,
Michael McBrienHeadmaster
Ways to give:Online – You may use either a US or UK credit card. In both cases, your gift amount will appear in US dollars, but your British account will be charged in sterling. Click here to make an online donation.By GBP Check – Submit your check, made payable to TASIS England, along with a completed giving form to the Advancement Office.By USD Check – Submit your check, made payable to The TASIS Foundation, Inc., along with a completed giving form to the Advancement Office.
You may also choose to support the School and become a lasting part of our campus by joining the Legacy Paver Program, which benefits the Annual Fund. Each paver that you order will be engraved with the name of your choice and set around campus to honor and recognize students alumni, classmates, families, and teachers.
For more information, please contact Sarah Nikkel, Advancement Associate for Giving at [email protected].
CLASS OF 1983
This year, we will celebrate your 30th reunion from high school!
Join us on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s Day
Weekend Reunion to celebrate you and Mrs. Fleming’s legacy.
We are currently looking for two people to serve as class agents to help plan and organize for this fun reunion. Please contact the Alumni
Relations Team if you are interested in volunteering. Click here to visit the reunion website.
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Have you ordered yourALUMNI LEGACY PAVER?
Join us!Become a permanent part of Mrs. Fleming’s vision.Join TASIS England in a program that gives alumni and alumni families the opportunity to become a lasting part of our campus. Engraved brick Legacy Pavers are set around the campus to honor and recognize families, students, teachers, and alumni.
We invite you to purchase a Legacy Paver, a symbol of your experience at TASIS England, a milestone in your life.
To purchase a brick, visit the alumni section of the TASIS England website. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Nikkel at [email protected].
Pictured above: the Upper School Science Center, dedicated in 2011 and site of the Legacy Pavers.
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CLASS OF 1977Would you like to serve the Class of 1977 as a Class Agent. Contact the Alumni Relations Team for more information.CLASS OF 1978 Michele [email protected] OF 1979 Brian [email protected] [email protected] OF 1980Carol (Zebedee) [email protected] OF 1981Lilian [email protected] OF 1982Dan [email protected] (Jackson) [email protected] OF 1983 Would you like to serve the Class of 1983 as a Class Agent. Contact the Alumni Relations Team for more information.CLASS OF 1984 Harold McLeod [email protected] OF 1985Tope (Adeosun) [email protected] OF 1986Eden [email protected] OF 1987Jeff [email protected] (Casner) [email protected] OF 1988Dave [email protected] [email protected] (Garbiso) [email protected]
CLASS OF 1989Mary Ann [email protected] CLASS OF 1990 Adria (Kelly) [email protected] OF 1991Janelle (Kottke) [email protected] OF 1992Balaji [email protected] OF 1993Would you like to serve the Class of 1993 as a Class Agent. Contact the Alumni Relations Team for more information.CLASS OF 1994Would you like to serve the Class of 1994 as a Class Agent. Contact the Alumni Relations Team for more information. CLASS OF 1995Kathryn (Tucker) [email protected] OF 1996Ashley (McKinney) [email protected] [email protected] OF 1997Tracy (van den Heuvel) [email protected] OF 1998Lara [email protected] [email protected] OF 1999Carolyn [email protected] (Keon) [email protected] OF 2000 Colin [email protected] OF 2001Vishal [email protected]
CLASS OF 2002Jill [email protected] OF 2003Catherine (McQuown) [email protected] [email protected] OF 2004 Tenley (Wood) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OF 2005Caroline [email protected] OF 2006Kenryo [email protected] [email protected] OF 2007Caitlin [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OF 2008Haley [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OF 2009Zach [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
CLASS OF 2010Catherine [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OF 2011Eduardo [email protected] Kyung [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OF 2012Rohit [email protected] [email protected]
Did you receive your copy of the 2012 issue of the TASIS England Today magazine? If not, send an email with your current postal address to [email protected]. We will send you a copy today.
Who is your CLASS AGENT?
The Alumni Team is fortunate to work with a dedicated team of alumni who serve both their class and the School by keeping classmates connected, planning reunions, and helping collect
Class Notes for the annual TASIS England Today magazine. Want to get in touch with your Class Agent? Find their details below.
CLASS OF 1988Class of 1988! This year, we will celebrate your 25th reunion from high school! Join us on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s Day Weekend Reunion to celebrate you and Mrs. Fleming’s legacy.
Contact your class agents and the Alumni Relations Team for more information.
Click here to visit the website.
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FACULTY FOCUS: Perrin Tingley
The Alumni Team recently sat down with history teacher, Perrin Tingley.
What brought you to TASIS England? I had the perfect job, at the perfect school, in the perfect location in Santa Barbara County. It was a small boarding school called Cate School. At 27, I felt that I was not ready to settle down permanently,
and I also felt like staying wasn’t going to help me improve as a teacher. I felt that the only way to really up the volume was to apply for jobs internationally. A colleague, who had worked at all of the TASIS schools and was a friend of Lyle Rigg (Head of TASIS England at the time), told me about TASIS, and I applied for a job in Lugano. Lyle interviewed me for a job in Lugano in San Francisco in the autumn of 1987. The job in Lugano never materialized, but Lyle offered me a job here in England instead.
How has your time at TASIS England helped you grow as a teacher?Teaching international students in particular is like being an air traffic controller who has all of these planes coming in. They are all flying at different altitudes, coming in at different speeds, and they all have to get to the same place at approximately the same time. The amount they improve over the course of the year is mind-boggling. Our kids are so admirable. They come such a long way, and they learn so much.
Which historical figure do you find most compelling? This is going to sound very jaded and Eurocentric, but Napoléon Bonaparte. He was, in a way, an outcast in his own society. He was born with an Italian name and spoke with a thick accent. He didn’t come from an aristocratic background, but because of the French Revolution and the fact that he was very good at a lot of things, he was able to move up the ladder. He was a talented general, a great motivator, and an extraordinary writer. He wrote 80,000 letters during his career! He had incredibly good ideas about society and equal rights, though he wouldn’t allow self-government. He was definitely contradictory, but nevertheless compelling. He was a victim of his own ego in terms of going into Russia. Certainly you could argue that he has been one of the most influential figures in the last 300 years of European history.
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What do you value most in your students? I value independent thinking. Social and peer pressures are such that it is very risky to be a freethinker when you are 16 years old. I don’t have to agree with those ideas, but I value independence of thought enormously. Having a sense of humor is important, too! The classes I like the most are energetic. Part of my job is to make them interested, but they have to show a bit of curiosity—ask the right questions, follow along. It’s not so much about focusing on facts, but more about internalizing ideas and events and really thinking about them.
What do you do when you are not teaching?I am establishing this nice relationship with my couch at home, which, I’ve recently discovered, is a really good place to read. I don’t know why it has taken me this long to realize that! I also like to be active. I ran a lot more before I had my hip replacement, but I do what I can to stay fit and get outdoors. I love London, so I go there whenever I can. This past year, John and I have seen lots of live music and gone to a fair amount of exhibitions. I also belong to a new club – it’s called the British Museum. I’m very snobby about my new “club”. Our location here in Thorpe is so perfect. We can travel to the middle of London to see an incredible exhibition, or hear amazing live music, or just walk along the river and have a pint in a pub. Or, in the very same amount of time, we can be out in ye-olde-patchworky-England, the way every American imagines it. Of course, I also like going to our local, the Coach and Horses, which Eddie Cross calls the Equestrian Center.
What is your ultimate luxury? I love to read the newspaper. The ultimate luxury for me is Saturday or Sunday morning in bed with the paper and a delicious cup of coffee, courtesy of John. It soothes my soul as much as a pint in a pub.
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Have you made a recent move to a new place, gone on a fabulous holiday, enjoyed special family time, started up a new hobby, or met up with your TASIS England classmates,
friends, or former teachers? We want to know about the graduations, weddings, new babies, and career moves. We want your news!
Please send your news to [email protected] and keep submissions to 80 words or less.
We LOVE your photos! We want to include a photo of you! We love to recieve photographs of your adorable children, and our policy is that an alumna/us must also be present in the photo in order for it to be published in the magazine.
All alumni who submit news and a photo by Friday June 14, 2013 will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize of TASIS England alumni goodies! There will be three winning names drawn. Winners will be notified by email.
Go Royals!The Alumni Relations [email protected]
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CLASS OF 1993This year, we will celebrate your 20th reunion from high school! Join us on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s Day
Weekend Reunion to celebrate you and Mrs. Fleming’s legacy.
We are currently looking for two class agents for your class to help organize and plan for
this reunion. Please contact the Alumni Relations Team if you are
interested in helping out.
Click here to visit the reunion website.
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CLASS OF 1998
It has been 15 years since you graduated from high school!
Be our guest on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s
Day Weekend Reunion to celebrate.
Contact your class agents and the Alumni Relations Team for more information.
Click here to visit the reunion website.
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RECENT VISITORS TO CAMPUS
If you have visited campus recently, send your photos to [email protected] have your photo published in our Summer 2013 TASIS England Alumni E-News issue.
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The Alumni Team also enjoyed visits with Emily Hall ‘12, Andrea Sartorius ‘12, and Ana Ondo ‘11.
Sarah Trejo ‘12 and Emily Resch ‘12
Yoichi Kataoka ‘98 and Tomoki Momozono ‘99
Karl Christiansen, Marcia Page, Anna Troein ‘09, and John Smalley
If you have visited campus recently, send your photos to [email protected] have your photo published in our Summer 2013 TASIS England Alumni E-News issue.
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Flavia Bellezia Amaral ‘12 with friends
TASIS Mission StatementTASIS is a family of international schools that welcomes young people from all nationalities to an educational community which fosters a passion for excellence along with mutual respect and understanding. Consistent with the vision of its founder, M. Crist Fleming, TASIS is committed to transmitting the heritage of Western civilization and world cultures: the creations, achievements, traditions, and ideals from the past that offer purpose in the present and hope for the future. Seeking to balance the pursuit of knowledge with the love of wisdom, and promoting the skills of lifelong learning, an appreciation for beauty, and the development of character, each school combines a challenging academic program with opportunities for artistic endeavor, physical activity, and service to others. Believing in the worth of each individual and the importance of enduring relationships, TASIS seeks to embody and instil the values of personal responsibility, civility, compassion, justice, and truth.
Conner Jay ‘03 and John Smalley
Josh Bett ‘08, Glen Sui ‘12, and Kyle Yuan ‘12
Kingsley Egbuchunam ‘98 and Mick Bett
CLASS OF 2003
This year, we will celebrate your 10th reunion from high school! Join us on August 30th and 31st in Thorpe for the Founder’s Day Weekend Reunion to celebrate you and Mrs. Fleming’s legacy.
Contact your class agents, Chawki Karam and Cat
(McQuown) Eby for more information.
Click here to visit the reunion website.
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CLASS OF 2008
Class of 2008! It has been five years since you graduated from high school! Join us for the Founder’s Day Reunion on August 30th and 31st.
Contact your class agents and the Alumni Relations Team for more information. Click here to visit the reunion website.
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TASIS SUMMER PROGRAMSSWITZERLANDThe TASIS Summer Program (TSP, ages 14-18) offers French, Italian, English-as-an Additional Language, Musical Theatre, Architecture and Design, Digital Photography, Drawing and Painting in Ticino, AC Milan Soccer, and the Armani Junior Basketball camp. Based on the TASIS campus overlooking Lake Lugano, TSP attracts students from around the world. The program includes sports and activities, and weekend excursions are offered to locations throughout Switzerland and Italy.
Le Château des Enfants (CDE, day ages 4-10, boarding ages 6-10) is an international summer camp of learning and fun. Located on the Lugano campus, with its own separate living and dining facilities and swimming pool, CDE teaches French, English, and Italian through lessons, games, activities, sports, music, and art. The close-knit, caring, family-style community is specifically tailored to younger children.
The Middle School Program (MSP, 11-13) offers French or English-as-an-Additional Language, Musical Theatre, AC Milan Soccer, and the Armani Junior Basketball Camp. The MS Program is designed to challenge students academically and socially during this special transitional age. Classes meet in the mornings; afternoons are devoted to sports and activities (musical drama, art, archery, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, windsurfing, waterskiing, tennis, and soccer).
The TASIS Summer Language Program (TSLP, ages 14-18) is a four-week course located in Château d’Oex, an idyllic French-speaking alpine village. The program offers students intensive language instruction in French and English in a picture-postcard setting, along with sports, activities, and interesting weekend excursions. Extensive alpine activities and traditional sports are offered daily. All students may participate in an optional six-day trip to Paris.
TASIS has offered challenging summer programs in Europe for nearly 50 years. For further information, please contact the Director of Summer Admissions at +44 1932 582346 or [email protected].
ENGLANDThe TASIS England Summer Program (ages 11-18) located on the TASIS 46-acre campus 18 miles from London, offers three- and six-week courses including: Reading, Writing, and Math Skills for the Middle School Student, Algebra II, Geometry, ShakespeareXperience, Art in London, Theatre in London, London Through a Lens, Television Broadcasting, SAT Review and College Admissions, International Business, Writing Enhancement, Public Speaking in English, Pre-IB Advanced Mathematics.
Intensive English Language Courses are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, in addition to a TOEFL Review course. All English Language courses are accredited by the British Council.
Both programs include a wide variety of sports and activities, which take place every afternoon. There are weekend trips and excursions to places of interest throughout Great Britain, including Windsor, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Bath, as well as to Central London. The programs end with a riverboat cruise and dance along the River Thames with the historic buildings of London floodlit in the background.
FRANCELes Tapies Arts and Architecture Program (ages 14-19) offers an intensive three-week design and cultural experience through hands-on study of French vernacular architecture and the functional/aesthetic relationship it shares with the landscape. The program is designed for mature students who have a strong interest in the arts or who are considering a career in architecture, art, or design. Les Tapies’ ideal location just north of Provence provides extensive opportunities for excursions which draw on the cultural richness of this fascinating area.
Les Tapies Arts Teacher Workshop and the IB Visual Arts Teacher Workshop provide an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and allows teachers to reconnect with their passion for art and education.
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TASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND offers a challenging college-preparatory academic year program on its Lugano campus to day students (Pre-K-13) and boarding students (grades 7-13). With over 50 nationalities, TASIS takes advantage of its location in the heart of Europe to provide an outstanding educational program with an international dimension. In addition to a strong American college-preparatory program, the School offers the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and ESL courses, along with many travel opportunities. A winter highlight is the annual January Ski Week, when students and teachers relocate for skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating to Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
TASIS SCHOOLSTASIS THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN ENGLAND offers an American college-preparatory curriculum to day students from Pre-K-13 and to boarding students grades 9-13. Located 18 miles southwest of London on a beautiful 46-acre estate of Georgian mansions and 17th-century cottages, TASIS England combines an excellent academic program for art, drama, music, computers, and sports. TASIS England also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma, a full ESL course of study, and Advanced Placement courses in all disciplines. The School makes full use of its proximity to London, the cultural capital of the English-speaking world.
TASIS DORADO is a coeducational day school with English as its language of instruction from pre-kindergarten through high school. Located in Puerto Rico, it offers a top-quality academic program within the most modern physical facilities and attractive natural surroundings. The School will continue to add a new grade each year until reaching twelfth grade, with a total capacity of 800 students.
APPLICATIONSTo receive a catalog with application materials or for more information, please contact:
TASIS The American School in England, Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, England Tel: +44 1932 582316 • Fax: +44 1932 564644
Email: [email protected] for academic year applicantsor [email protected] for summer programs
IN THE U.S. CONTACT:TASIS Schools and Programs, 112 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USATel: +1 703 299 8150 • Fax: +1 703 299 8157 • Email: [email protected]
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