ALL FOR HAMDEN HALL
Dr. Benjamin Justice
 Parent 2018
Past Parent 2015
"When my two boys made the transition from homeschooling to day school, Hamden Hall was warm and welcoming. Over the years, the faculty and staff helped Emerson and Isaac develop their unique interests and abilities. I give to the school because, simply, they have given so much to us."
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ALUMNI BUZZ
 Honors for Alum and Blind Sushi
Congratulations to Bun Lai, Class of 1988, and the team behind the movie, Blind Sushi, on being named a 2018 finalist for the James Beard Foundation Awards in the category of Best Documentary. Click here to read more on Bun.
Alumna Earns Master’s at Yale
 Blake Acquarulo, Class of 2012, earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) in May. Click here to read more on Blake.
The Smiths Go to Maryland!
 Mary Jane and Michael Smith, our beloved retired theater faculty team for 30+ years at Hamden Hall, are on a mission. And they mean a mission—as in one for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click here to read more on the Smiths!
1948 Alumna Shares Update
 It was a pleasure to recently catch up with Carol “Sperry” Piper, Class of 1948. Carol will celebrate her 70th reunion this year—albeit in spirit as she lives in Sacramento, Calif., and doesn’t believe she will make the trip “back home” to Hamden Hall. Click here to read more on Carol.
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SAVE THE DATE!
- June 18: 2018 Golf Tournament & Auction. See Information Below.
- July 12: Admissions Coffee and Campus Tours, 9-10:30 a.m., Swain Library.
- Sept. 4: First Day of Classes.
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HALLERS OF FAME
 Congratulations to the nearly 200 Middle and Upper School students who received various accolades and recognition during Prize Day 2018. Click here to view a complete list of awards and recipients. |
HORNET HAPPENINGS
A plethora of Hamden Hall Upper and Middle School student-athletes who competed in spring sports earned recognition for their prowess. The following students earned various Athletic Honors. (HM stands for Honorable Mention):
Fairchester All League:
Boys Lacrosse:
Jeffrey Nugent
Alex DiVincentis
Ryan Delfini
Samuel Jewett (HM)
Girls Lacrosse:
Claire Shemo
Karis Curtis
Maisa Della Valle (HM)
Baseball:
Ryan Doherty
Christopher Kuselias
Safi Wazaz (HM)
Softball:
Kelly Thomas
Callie Silvey (HM)
Golf:
Benjamin James
Jackson Roman
Maxwell Sinoway (HM)
Western New England & New England All Stars:
Girls Lacrosse: Karis Curtis
Boys Lacrosse: Jeffrey Nugent, Alex DiVincentis, Ryan Delfini, Samuel Jewett (HM)
New Haven Register All Area:
Golf: Benjamin James, Jackson Roman
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2018 GOLF TOURNAMENT
 The 2018 Golf Tournament & Auction is Monday, June 18, at New Haven Country Club. Join us on the links for our annual tourney - proceeds benefit Hamden Hall Athletics and Scholarships! New this year: Buy It Now - Golf Tournament Auction Items! Click here to view some of the higher-end auction items, including Billy Joel concert tickets, Patriots tickets, and golf outings. Why wait to bid when you can purchase now?! Call 203.752.2616 for further information. |
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A Special Class, A Special Night: Hamden Hall Commences 106th Graduating Class
Click the photo to the right and view Commencement 2018 highlights
Hamden Hall Country Day School graduated its largest class to date during its 106th Commencement Exercises, as 88 seniors took to the stage to receive their diplomas.
Head of School Bob Izzo called them a special class, which was a common theme among the various speakers.
"Just remember that you will always be a part of Hamden Hall, and Hamden Hall will always be a part of you,” Mr. Izzo said.
Valedictorian Jinxin Pan spoke of his journey that brought him to study in the United States from his home in China. Upon entering Hamden Hall in Middle School, Jinxin, who will continue his education at Columbia University studying applied math, said he was exposed to opportunities and resources “beyond my previous imagination.”
“My experience may be less typical than that of many of my classmates, but we have all been encouraged to try new classes, sports, and activities as part of our time at Hamden Hall. With this experience, all of us can now make our own choices,” he said.
Salutatorian Miranda Iannone told her classmates that each one of them played an integral role in creating the character of the class – which she labeled as impactful to both the school, the local community, and the country.
“Although we may not realize it, every class, club, team, and artistic production at Hamden Hall has helped us fine-tune our self-identities and steer us towards our passions. While some of us have become part of a much larger movement, in the hope of making broad social changes, others have found creative ways to work at an interpersonal level,” she maintained.
Commencement Countdown to Middle School
 Three days earlier than their Upper School peers – many of whom over the years have been their Lower School mentors – sixth-graders celebrated their rising status via graduation in the Taylor Performing Arts Center.
The rising Middle Schoolers, who Head of School Bob Izzo noted will be the Class of 2024, performed two musical numbers from their sixth-grade play, The Most Epic Birthday Ever, prior to receiving commencement certificates.
In her opening remarks, Lower School Director Lorri Carroll offered an overview of the class, maintaining that the students are “passionate about global issues.” The adjective most ascribed to the class, she said, was “energetic” – a remark that garnered a chuckle from sixth-grade teachers Beth Hunter and Andrea Calandrelli.
“While this afternoon is about celebrating you, I’d like to start by thanking your parents. Thank you for allowing us to care for, challenge, and enjoy your children. The Middle School years will be interesting, exciting, and full of emotion for both you and your children,” said Mrs. Carroll.
Mrs. Carroll further noted that the class is “filled with our future mathematicians, artists, writers, singers, athletes, poets, scientists, and social justice advocates.”
“They love to dance, draw, chat nonstop, and play a mean game of Connect Four. They started their own writing group, taught us what ‘salty’ means, and play lots of video games,” she said.
Click here to read the individual updates on our 2014 Hamden Hall alumni.
To submit your college news, email Jodi Amatulli at jamatulli@hamdenhall.org.
We wish them all the best and thank them for their years of dedication to our school. To read their individual stories, click on their names.
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