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A Falmouth Academy alumnus has a great opportunity for anyone interested in an internship in politics. He is involved in a major campaign this year that will take place in New York and said the internship will involve a lot of research and writing. If you are interested and would like more information, please call Michael O’Regan ’00, 917-593-0024.
Reunion News
An all-class Alumni Networking Social takes place Friday, June 11 in the Buxton Library at Falmouth Academy, 6-7:30 p.m. Share business cards, job search strategies and FA connections as you network with alumni and former teachers. To RSVP, contact , FA Alumni Director. Click on years for news of specific class anniversary celebrations.
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Hayward ’86 mobilizes for Haiti relief
When Mark Hayward ’86 of King George, Va., heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, he knew he had to help. A physician’s assistant specializing in tactical, operational and emergency medicine in Maryland, Mark had lived in Haiti for three months in 2009 as a medical officer with a team of U.S. law enforcement personnel. That experience, combined with 16 years in the U.S. Army—including four years as a Special Forces medic and five years as a combat-arms battalion physician’s assistant—made him an ideal candidate to offer aid. Read more.
The Science Behind the Politics of Climate Change
In December as thousands of world leaders, scientists and advocates gathered in Copenhagen for the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference, two Falmouth Academy alumni on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were putting their own stamp on the science of climate change policy. Tim Cronin ’02 is conducting modeling to determine the usefulness of second-generation biofuels, and Zoli Szuts ’97 is monitoring climate change effects on ocean circulation. Read more.
Mid-winter Alumni Events
Alumni gathered at FA in January to guide our juniors and seniors on their college and career paths. The alumni table moderators spoke on a wide range of topics from the first year experience to careers in medicine, product design and the arts. See all the topics and the alumni moderators here. A slide show features snippets from FA’s Alumni College & Career Networking Day as well as shots from our New York Alumni Mariner Night Networking Social in late January. Click here to see the show.
Alumni Mariner Nights – Coming to a Port Near You
Join other Falmouth Academy alumni and Headmaster David Faus at regional networking socials. All events run 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and include beer, wine, soft drinks and appetizers. There is no charge, but we ask that you let us know if you’re planning to attend. .
New York City
Monday, January 25, Heartland Brewery, 35 Union Square at 17th Street
San Francisco
Thursday, February 25, E&O Trading Company, 314 Sutter Street
Boston
Tuesday, March 23, MJ O’Connor’s, 27 Columbus Avenue
6th Annual Alumni v. Varsity Soccer Game
The Alumni v. Varsity Soccer Game took place Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., and Varsity won. Despite intermittent rain (and mud), a huge number of alumni came to watch, play and see each other. Thanks very much to Patty and Joe McGurl, Loisann Leonardi, and the other parents who provided the tailgate, and to Ben Parsons for volunteering to referee. See all the photos.
Randy Goux ’89 has a hand in the movie Invictus, scheduled for release in December. Starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, the two pair up to help unite their country during the 1995 World Cup Championship match. Randy is responsible for the computer generated stadium and crowd scenes. To see the trailer visit http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/invictus/ To talk to Randy about his career in visual effects and computer animation, visit the Falmouth Academy Alumni Networking Page.
Tony Bowen ‘05: Lasting connections to help others
Tony Bowen ’05 is considering a career in helping others. That’s not too much of a stretch. He’s a lifelong volunteer with a passion for connecting people with the organizations that need them most. In June he graduated summa cum laude from William Jewell College in Kansas City; today he is pursuing a degree on a full scholarship to Indiana University-Purdue University, working toward a master’s in philanthropic studies. Read more.
Kate Oler ‘89: Benchmark Decisions
Since she was a child, Kate (Ellsworth) Oler wanted to be a judge. After attentively practicing the arts of both prosecution and defense counsel within the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Kate was recognized for her expertise and got her wish. Last year, she was named the Deputy Chief Trial Judge of the Air Force, and this fall she was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Read more.
Reunion News
The 20th anniversary of the Class of 1989 took place at Scott and Melissa Brown’s house in August with a gathering of friends from 1988, 1990 and 1985. See photos from the event.
The Class of ’99 celebrated its tenth anniversary on Saturday, August 1, at Amy Gifford’s home in Woods Hole. Click here for photos.
Research Leads Alden ‘06 to Amsterdam
Jessie Alden ’06, a senior at Roger Williams University, spent her summer involved in what could be life-changing research at the Brown University Medical School Molecular Medicine Research Lab. Additionally, Jessie presented a poster at a European cell biology conference in Amsterdam this summer based on research she has done at RWU. A double major in biology and chemistry, Jessie is also minoring in French and hopes to attend medical school in the future. Click here to read more.
Dave Ellis: Hitting the Right Notes
Surrounded by music as a child—his parents managed a folk club in Kingston—Dave Ellis ’94 started singing at open mikes and talent shows at age six, and practiced guitar and singing throughout his years at Falmouth Academy. In July, he released his first studio album. Read more.
2009 End-of-Year Networking Social
See pictures of some of the alumni (classes 1979-2008!) and faculty who attended our end-of-year Networking Social and Reunion Celebration.
Teacher and Student in Africa
Employed by the French government to teach conversational English at a middle school and high school in the town of Trois-Bassins on La Réunion, Rachel Allen 04 spent seven months on the island, located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, and southwest of Mauritius. Since the actual teaching didn’t take up a lot of her time, Rachel became a volunteer monitor for Reef Check and was also able to travel. During a trip to Madagascar, Rachel received a “love” offer, visited the zebu market, was drenched by a cyclone, and was delighted to teach the Kookaburra song to a group of village children. Read the full story.
Alumni Networking Opportunities
Check out FA’s Alumni Networking Page and talk to former students who are excited to tell you about their career fields. Contact them directly.
Alumnae vs. Varsity Lacrosse Game—The Results
Alumnae lax players were back in town issuing a challenge to the women’s varsity team. But not even the assistance of “Coach B” (girls JV coach Amy Ballentine 96, with one goal), Ali Baker 04 (4 goals), Kerri Liska 07 (4 goals), and Lindy Mcara 05 (one assist and two interceptions) could save the day. The current team, fresh from an awesome 12-3-1 season beat the alumnae 11-9. Special thanks to Kerri Liska for organizing the game, and Coach Harold Chapdelaine for donating the tee shirts and refereeing. Click here to see photos from the game.
2009 Alumni Social Wrap
See which FA friends and faculty met for good food and conversation in New York City in March and Boston in February.
Melillo joins Amherst College faculty
Edward “Ted” D. Melillo ‘92, a recently appointed assistant professor of history at Amherst College, was named the 2009 Sherman Emerging Scholar by the History Department of University of North Carolina, Wilmington, in mid-May. At Amherst College, Melillo will help develop a new interdisciplinary environmental curriculum and will teach courses on global environmental history, the history of the Spanish Empire in the Pacific World, and an upper-level seminar titled “Commodities, Nature, and Society.” Read more.
Survey: Alumni Praise FA Experience
In a survey completed in January 2009, Falmouth Academy alumni reported high confidence in FA and both pride and satisfaction in how well their teachers prepared them for college and beyond. “FA gave me a broad foundation that’s given me advantages in every aspect of my professional work,” one respondent wrote. “I have a background in writing that most people in engineering don’t have.” Read the full report.
Where are FA alumni performing?
Check out the Alumni Arts Calendar.
Doing a job that’s out of this world
Is there life on Mars? Max von der Heydt ’02 is looking to answer the question that has fascinated scientists and science fiction fans for years. Max and a team of engineers and scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California are working on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), the next in the line of rovers deployed to the Red Planet. Scheduled to launch in 2011 and reach Mars in 2012, the MSL will help determine whether Mars has ever had an environment capable of supporting microbial life. Read more.
Alumni Day at Falmouth Academy
More than 20 alumni shared college tips and career expertise at Alumni Day ‘09 in January. Roundtable discussions included: the First-Year Experience, Playing Sports in College, Doing Internships, Design and Engineering Majors, Studying Abroad, Careers in the Arts, Science, Technology, and the Law. See the alumni presenter bios here, and enjoy the full article and slide show here.
Results of the Fifth Annual Alumni Varsity Soccer Game
Thanks so much to all who came to watch or play, despite the weather, in this 5th annual Alumni vs. Varsity soccer game. Alumni won, 4-3! MVP awards went to Sarah Stokey ‘06 and Ian Hopewood ‘06. Click here to see photos.
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