As I See It
Dear Alumni,
Along with shared weather this month—a heatwave has blasted New York and Maine—has come shared news, and the faculty is abuzz, more than usual in the waning summer and largely attributable to the arrival of the new Head of School Duncan Lyon. Change is invigorating: everyone cleans his desk and sees a bit better. This shivering first-day-of-school excitement has been felt as far away as here on the coast of Maine and I have been thinking of changes in my own work life.
At the reunion in June, I said that I wouldn’t be teaching anymore, and that is true. I have difficulty conceiving not getting up in the morning and readying myself to go into the classroom after over 50 years of teaching. To be honest, I don’t know how I’m going to feel when school begins in September, but I do know I will miss seeing the boys on a regular basis.
However, this change allows me to devote more of my time to you, the school’s alumni. Which is to say my schedule is open for more alumni visits and tours of the school. Feel free to reach out to the Alumni Office at alumni@allen-stevenson.org if you'd like to visit.
Stay in touch.
All best,
D. Kersey
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Mr. Kersey h'98 with alumni Robert Burge '76, P'17 and Roger Raines '80. |
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Upper School Closing Exercises
Our Upper School Closing Exercises took place in the Gym on June 15. We were delighted to have Upper Division Head, Steve Cohen, as our featured speaker.
In addition to numerous awards given to members of the Class of 2022, John Henry '84, P'17, '20, '22 presented the Robert Zuckert '84 Award to Luca Micheletto '22 and Gabriel Viscogliosi '22, in memory of his classmate.
Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates!
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John Henry '84, P'17, '20, '22 with the Robert Zuckert '84 Award recipients, Luca Micheletto '22 and Gabriel Viscogliosi '22. |
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Alessandro Colon '22 shaking hands with Mr. Trower h'95 while receiving his diploma. |
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We are so proud of our graduates who will be attending the following high schools: Brooklyn Friends, Browning School, Collegiate School, Columbia Prep, Dalton School, Dwight School, Exeter, Fieldston, Grace Church, Horace Mann, Hotchkiss, Little Red Elizabeth Irwirn, Loomis Chafee, Miami Country Day, Middlesex, Packer Collegiate, Riverdale Country Day, St. Andrews, St. George’s, Stuyvesant, Suffield Academy, Trinity School, Taft, York Prep, and Westminster.
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Alumni Induction Ceremony
Before Graduation, Allen-Stevenson 8th grade boys gathered for the Alumni Induction and Pinning Ceremony.
Alumni Council Events Chair, Tristan Howard '96, spoke to the boys about the importance of his relationships with his classmates through the years and what it means to become an alumnus.
The 8th graders were then pinned by members of the Alumni Council, as well as some alumni fathers.
Welcome to the Alumni Community, Class of 2022!
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A Message from the Head of School
Duncan Lyon, Head of School, sent a message to the Allen-Stevenson community at the end of July. He remarked on his first three weeks at A-S and his excitement to learn more about this institution. To read the full letter, click here.
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New Allen-Stevenson School Website
We officially have launched our dynamic new Allen-Stevenson School website. Please take some time to explore the site, which will still be found at www.allen-stevenson.org, and share it with others who may be interested in learning about Allen-Stevenson. Check back in a few weeks for a virtual tour of the school building and a creative way to explain our K-8 Learner Journey.
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In May, Reverend Dr. Hiram Ratliff '81 graduated with his Doctor of Ministry degree from the New York Theological Seminary. Congratulations Hiram!
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Obituaries
We regret to share the sad news of the passing of Randolph "Randy" Schrade '76 after a long illness. Mr. Schrade is remembered as a valued teacher, friend, and alumnus. He will be missed by so many members of this community, and his contributions to the school will be long-lasting.
You can view his full obituary through this link. Please note the date for his Celebration of Life has changed to Friday, October 21 at 1:00 PM in St. James’ Church, 865 Madison Avenue, NYC 10021.
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