My ANNUALFUND Experience

Our school community raised more than $50,000 on #GivingTuesday, our inaugural participation in the global day of giving. The Join the Crowd! campaign continues through Jan. 3 as the school is also involved in the Newman's Own Foundation Holiday Challenge. Click here to donate today to support Scholarship, Academic Programs, Athletics, and the Arts.

ALUMNI BUZZ

1998 Alumnus In People

Hot off the press! Michael Barbaro, Class of 1998, was featured in the Nov. 14, 2017, People magazine issue. Click here to read more on our Hornet celeb!

Playing Basketball in Spain

Darren Payen, Class of 2012, signed a contract to play professional basketball in Spain for Club Baloncesto Benidorm. Click here to read more.

Basketball Pals

Dan Draffan, Class of 2017, and Michael DiMartino, Class of 2016—both students and basketball players at Connecticut College—share a smile before a Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic at Conn College Nov. 18. Click here to read more.

SAVE THE DATE!

Today - Jan. 16: Photography exhibit by Sarah Morgan Kearsley, Moira Fitzsimmons Arons Art Gallery. Click here to learn more.
Tonight: Peer Leadership Parents' Night, 7 p.m.
Dec. 8-9: MS Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Taylor Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.
Dec. 8: MS Dance, Lender Refectory, 8 p.m.
Dec. 8: Cookie Reception for MS Musical Families, Swain Library, 8 p.m.
Dec. 11-15: Scholastic Book Fair, Swain Library Conference Room.
Dec. 14: PreKindergarten-Grade 3 Parent/Guest Breakfast, Swain Library, 8 a.m.
Dec. 14: PreKindergarten-Grade 3 Winter Concert, Taylor Performing Arts Center, 8:45 a.m.
Dec. 14: Middle and Upper School Winter Concert, Taylor Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.
Dec. 15: Grades 4-6 Parent/Guest Breakfast, Swain Library, 8 a.m.
Dec. 15: Grades 4-6 Winter Concert, Taylor Performing Arts Center, 8:45 a.m.
Dec. 21-Jan. 2: Winter Break; Limited Homework.
Dec. 21-22/Jan. 2: Fun Days, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Jan. 3: Classes Resume.

Volume: Volume VIII Issue: 6

Dec. 7, 2017

Longtime College Counseling Director to Matriculate to Part-Time Status

After more than three decades in Hamden Hall’s College Counseling Office, beloved administrator Fred Richter will relinquish his full-time status as director of the department opting instead for a two-year part-time post.

Stepping into his formidable shoes will be Math Department co-chair Kiki Carlson. Kiki has taught a full range of upper level math courses over the past 11 years at Hamden Hall and will officially transition to her new role July 1, 2018.

“I'm very grateful to Bob Izzo, who has given me his full support over the last decade and more, for allowing me to retire gradually. I'm happily looking forward to having time for other interests I value, and equally happy that I'll be able to assist with the transition,” said Fred, who has been a stalwart member of the Hamden Hall faculty since he joined the History Department in 1981.

When former Director of College Placement Cecil Beaupre retired in 1988, Fred assumed the role. Ironically, Fred moved the College Office to the second floor of the Dolven Admissions Center, where Cecil and his wife Mary Jane, who also worked at Hamden Hall, used to reside.

Fred noted that he is looking forward to working with Kiki and helping her transition to her new post.

“I'm delighted that Kiki Carlson has agreed to become Hamden Hall’s next Director of College Counseling. A brilliant educator (and a superb writer), Kiki will make friends and influence important people in colleges and universities near and far from the outset. I can't imagine a better candidate for this position,” he said.

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Resounding Success Within Vocal and Instrumental Programs

The talent that resounds within Hamden Hall’s vocal and instrumental programs was on display as far south as Florida recently, while 29 students back home scooped up coveted spots in the state’s Regional Honor Choir.

Hamden Hall sent its first-ever representative to the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) All-National Honor Choir at Disney's Coronado Springs in Orlando, Fla. Senior Emerson Katz-Justice was accompanied by Middle and Upper School Music teacher Matt Harrison. Emerson also made history last year when he was Hamden Hall’s inaugural representative to earn a spot in NAfME's All-Eastern Honor Choir. Over the summer he attended Boston University's Tanglewood Institute for young artists – another first for Hamden Hall musicians.

Meanwhile, upon arrival at the All-National Honor Choir event, Mr. Harrison soon learned that he had been recommended to accompany the choir on their piece, Consecrate the Place and Day, as conducted by Z. Randall Stroope.

“When I arrived at rehearsal on Monday, head chaperone, fellow Connecticut music educator, and good friend Amanda Hanzlik had recommended me to the national leadership team to play piano for the choir as they were in need of a second accompanist for one of Dr. Stroope's works. This was Monday, and the performance was on Tuesday,” explained Mr. Harrison.

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Other Happenings:

Middle School Performers Heading Down the Rabbit Hole

The Middle School will perform Alice in Wonderland at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.

Forty students are involved in the production, according to theatre teacher Lisa Daly. The set design by theatre manager Charlie Alexander has a magical feel to it in order to whisk audience members down the rabbit hole!