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\n TOM AHRENSFELD \u201973<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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For Tom Ahrensfeld, Trinity-Pawling was the perfect fit. \u201cI was an only child and my parents traveled a lot for business. T-P gave me a ton of brothers, excellent sports, and a great education over four years.\u201d Ahrensfeld made the varsity tennis team as a freshman, coached by Walt Adams and Dave Erdmann. Erdmann also coached Ahrensfeld in JV hockey.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur tennis team went undefeated from the middle of my sophomore year straight through my senior season. We were 24-0, a real dynasty. Fortunately, Dave Erdmann kept us focused and our heads straight. He drilled us hard and was a conditioning guru.\u201d The 1973 tennis team was inducted into the Trinity-Pawling Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.<\/p>\n

Ahrensfeld and his classmates Jeff Kronemeyer and Dick Hilmer were elected co-captains for their senior year, and Ahrensfeld served as the Erdmann\u2019s proctor on Dunbar dorm. \u201cOver those four years, Dave Erdmann and his wife, Sue, became surrogate parents to me,\u201d Ahrensfeld recalls. \u201cRarely a day goes by when I don\u2019t think of something Dave said or taught me. It\u2019s amazing how one person can have such a lasting impact on someone.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Marlynn and Bill Scully \u201957 had the new tennis courts built in 2013, Ahrensfeld realized the adjacent pavilion provided a perfect opportunity to honor the legacy of coaches Walt Adams and Dave Erdmann. Thanks to his generosity, that handsome brick building is now named the Adams Erdmann Tennis Pavilion. At the Friday evening dedication ceremony during Reunion Weekend, Ahrensfeld and his co-captains Dick Hilmer and Jeff Kronemeyer offered heartfelt gratitude for the contributions of their coaches, both of whom are deceased. Sue Erdmann was present and warmly welcomed by the tennis alumni.<\/p>\n

Following the ceremony, Ahrensfeld reflected on the depths of his Trinity-Pawling connection. \u201cI\u2019ve always considered Trinity-Pawling home. My dad was one of Phil Smith\u2019s original board members in the mid 1970s, and I have been honored to serve in that same role since 2012 under Arch Smith and now Bill Taylor.\u201d Ahrensfeld returned to campus for his 45th<\/sup> reunion in late September. \u201cWe had 21 members of our class show up, which is pretty impressive. It doesn\u2019t matter how many years pass between visits because friendships rekindle quickly. Once a T-P brother, always a brother.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

HONORING A TENNIS LEGACY<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n A Reunion Weekend to Remember<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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Over 200\u00a0alumni<\/span>, parents, and friends were welcomed to campus on September 28 and 29 for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. We celebrated our\u00a0alumni<\/span>, enjoyed good food, and watched the Trinity-Pawling football team beat Loomis! Classes from 1948-2018 were represented and many people traveled thousands of miles to be on campus for the 2018 Reunion Weekend festivities, including the gentlemen from the\u00a0Class of 1968<\/strong>, who were celebrating their milestone 50th reunion!<\/p>\n

Highlights of the weekend included the Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction. The Distinguished Alumni Award was developed to recognize an alumnus\u2019 outstanding lifetime service to Trinity-Pawling School. Recipients of the award are members of the alumni community who have an established record of service to the School, and have demonstrated significant achievement in his or her profession. This is the highest award presented by the Alumni Association. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Paul Miller \u201963, P\u201992<\/strong> and Joseph Callo \u201948<\/strong>.\u00a0We are tremendously thankful to these outstanding men for their commitment to Trinity-Pawling School.<\/p>\n

The Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to honor former teams, student-athletes, and coaches who have reflected honor upon Trinity-Pawling by virtue of their outstanding performance and exemplary contributions to their alma mater, community, and profession, and in doing so, reflect the philosophy of a college preparatory\u00a0education and the ideals of sportsmanship. Congratulations to the Trinity-Pawling Athletic Hall of Fame 2018 inductees William A. Cooper P\u201975, \u201979, C. Stephen Harrington \u201968<\/strong>, and the 1976-1977 soccer team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Another high point of the weekend: the entire student body gathered in Gardiner Theater to listen to a group of esteemed alumni in a candid panel discussion about their Trinity-Pawling experiences.\u00a0Watch the full discussion<\/a>, moderated by Eric Drath \u201988, which included Paul Miller \u201963, Peter Boggs \u201968, Mark Horncastle \u201988, Chris Cattani \u201993, <\/strong>and Headmaster Bill Taylor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Check out the\u00a0Homecoming &\u00a0Reunion<\/a> photo gallery\u00a0to see pictures of the weekend events.<\/p>\n

Mark your calendar now for next year’s celebration \u2014 we’ll do it all again on\u00a0October 4-5, 2019<\/span><\/span>!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 4-5, 2019<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n AMY FOSTER AWARDED 2018 ARDITTI FELLOWSHIP<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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Congratulations to Amy Foster who was awarded the 2018 Arditti Fellowship on Friday, October 12, 2018. This endowed fellowship honors a member of our faculty for \u201cteaching excellence\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Arditti Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Award was established in 1995 by Edward Arditti \u201951 and his son Ted \u201994 as a way to honor our teachers for their distinguished work and dedication. Criteria for consideration include outstanding knowledge of one\u2019s field, commitment to our students and the educational program at Trinity-Pawling, and inclusion of new techniques and information in one\u2019s teaching. Members of the faculty nominate the individual who best exemplifies these qualities.<\/p>\n

This honor was bestowed upon Foster by the recommendation of her colleagues \u2014 the highest form of professional praise. These are some of their comments in support of her nomination:<\/p>\n

“Amy\u2019s classroom lacks the confines of a traditional classroom. It is everywhere. Similarly, Amy\u2019s students are high school learners as well as lifelong learners. She is a champion teacher, challenging her students to learn and adapt to the rapidly changing world around her. She is creative, professionally persistent, and visionary.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0“<\/em>Amy is a tireless source of help for all of the boys who come to see <\/em>her in the library. From Noodle Tools to password issues, she helps facilitate every boy’s educational experience. Additionally, Amy is tireless in supporting the faculty with numerous messages regarding professional development, wellness, mentoring, and general support. Amy is truly at the heart of the community both pastorally and academically. Amy is very deserving of this award.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you, Amy,\u00a0 for your extraordinary dedication to the School!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

A CHAMPION OF LIFELONG LEARNING<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n MILES MARTIN \u201916<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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How much can you accomplish in 60 seconds? A lot, if you\u2019re Miles Martin \u201916! Currently a junior at Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, Martin takes a full load of classes, is the captain of the track team, started the Black Student Union on campus, worked with local school students as a youth empowerment mentor and post-high school counselor, and oh, on the side is running a start-up with his dad and cousin \u2014 Martin Mabasa LLC. A full plate, for sure, but Martin takes it in stride.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of the jam-packed schedule at Trinity-Pawling, I learned quickly that I needed to manage my time, and also how much I could fit into those hours. I thought it was important to be a part of as many aspects of the School as possible, to repay the investment that was made in me,\u201d comments Martin.<\/p>\n

A recipient of the Duncan A. Pyle \u201986 Memorial Scholarship during the four years he was here, Martin excelled at all of those activities he pursued, and truly made a lasting impact on the campus. While at Trinity-Pawling, he served in roles as varied as the editor of the Phoenix to prefect to captain of the soccer team. Similar to his visionary work at Sewanee, he and classmate Harrison Dunne-Polite \u201915 started the Student Diversity group on campus in 2014.<\/p>\n

All of his hard work is certainly paying off. During his time in college to date, Martin has received two important accolades: last fall, he was inducted into the Order of the Gown, an academic honor society at Sewanee, and more recently he was given the Charles Pollard Marks Memorial Scholarship. This award honors an outstanding junior man exemplifying integrity, leadership, and scholarship.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so very grateful for everything I experienced at Trinity-Pawling. I\u2019ll never forget Mr. Carpiniello telling me that you don\u2019t want to be on the wrong side of a lesson \u2014 such important advice. I learned a great deal from my time with Mr. McDougal and Mrs. Pearson too,\u201d Martin reminisces.<\/p>\n

Although still so young, we think Martin has a lot figured out. Bring on the next 60 seconds!<\/p>\n

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A PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTIAN KEYES \u201919<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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In the world of live theater, a crucial part of any performance happens behind the scenes, both before the production opens and during its run. Building the set, designing the lights, planning the sound cues, and creating the special effects\u2014it\u2019s all just the beginning! Once a production hits the stage, the tech crewmembers work together to keep each performance running smoothly and safely, from the moment the curtain rises to the very last cue.<\/p>\n

Christian Keyes \u201919 knows this firsthand. He joined the Theater Department tech crew last fall, during his first year at Trinity-Pawling. The first project he tackled with fellow crewmembers was building a door for the set of Almost, Maine,<\/em> the School\u2019s fall production last year. It was his family business, Keyes said, that led him to join the crew in the first place. \u201cMy grandfather owns a construction business, so I thought, with my previous experience of building, why not help out?\u201d he began. \u201cI also have an interest in electronics and lighting, which led me to my station at the lighting board.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harvey<\/em>, this year\u2019s fall play, marks Keye\u2019s fourth production on the tech crew. Rehearsals are in full swing\u2014which means the work behind the scenes has kicked into high gear. \u201cThe most challenging part of being on tech crew is all of the preparation,\u201d Keyes shared. \u201cBuilding, planning, and putting it all together so that the audience can truly enjoy everyone\u2019s hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Theater Director Kent Burnham, Keyes and the entire tech crew are the unsung heroes of the Theater Department. \u201cThe tech crew is integral to making a play come to life,\u201d shared Burnham. \u201cThey physically create the imaginative concepts and pie-in-the-sky ideas of the director. They are the collaborative tissue \u2014 the nuts and bolts \u2014 that create the world of the play. I look to Christian and his team for help at every turn of the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

When putting together a production, Keyes and his fellow crewmembers find it exciting to see their work enhance the action on stage. After all, the show would not be complete without the lights, set, and sound. When Keyes is at his station behind the lighting board, he most enjoys experiencing the moment when the production really comes to life. And it\u2019s his team\u2019s hard work behind the scenes, he said, that makes the performance that much more captivating. \u201cI believe the audience can gain a greater understanding of the storyline and the actors through the set, light, and sound cues,\u201d he shared. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to seeing my team in action on opening night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harvey<\/em> will take the stage in Gardiner Theater on November 9, 10, and 11.<\/p>\n

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LIGHTS, SOUND, ACTION!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n A Senior Independent Project Spotlight<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\u201cI was able to choose a project I\u2019m passionate about. I think that\u2019s the most rewarding part of Senior Independent Projects,\u201d began Robby Phillips \u201919, junior prefect at Trinity-Pawling. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to be involved with something I truly care about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phillips embarked on his SIP process in the spring of his junior year. His topic: local politics. Phillips\u2019 SIP began as an internship on Antonio Delgado\u2019s congressional campaign for New York District 19, which includes his hometown of Pawling. \u201cI\u2019ve always been passionate about current issues and I pay close attention to politics at both the local and national levels,\u201d Phillips explained. \u201cI\u2019ve wanted to get involved for a while, and since I can\u2019t vote yet, I thought this was the perfect way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since May, Phillips has worked under campaign field directors, canvassing for the congressional campaign and helping to organize groups of campaign volunteers. The work, he said, picked up just before the primaries in June and he\u2019s seeing it get even busier now with Election Day less than a month away.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve learned so much about the way a campaign is run and all the work that goes into it,\u201d Phillips shared. \u201cMany people don\u2019t realize how much work and manpower it takes 24\/7.\u201d Learning about his hometown, he said, was also quite rewarding, with opportunities to meet new people and see things from a new perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d say one of the more challenging parts of my project was figuring out how to communicate with people,\u201d he explained. \u201cPeople are not always informed or receptive, especially when it comes to politics. Figuring out how to connect with them, and show how crucial it is to participate and vote, that was a learning experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phillips presented his final SIP to classmates and a panel of faculty members on Tuesday, October 16. One of his main takeaways, he explained, is the importance of civic engagement, particularly for young people. \u201cSuch a low percentage of young people actually go to the polls and vote each election,\u201d Phillips stated. \u201cWe have to change that and I\u2019m inclined to be a part of that change.\u201d<\/p>\n

While his official presentation may be complete, Phillips\u2019 project is ongoing\u2014and his excitement is building as Election Day grows nearer. \u201cNo matter what, it\u2019s a great feeling to know I\u2019m participating and making a difference in some way,\u201d he concluded. \u201cAs for my project\u2019s success\u2026we\u2019ll have to see what happens on Election Day.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n PREVIEW DAY 2018<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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Come and experience Trinity-Pawling School at our Preview Day on Saturday, November 10, 2018!<\/p>\n

Active, engaged, and out of their seats \u2014 this is how boys at Trinity-Pawling experience learning. If you know a boy that would thrive in this environment, invite him to join us on campus to learn about our distinctive programs and how they bolster the way boys learn best: by doing.<\/p>\n

Families will have the opportunity to meet the experts in boys\u2019 education, and see how we guide our students to become young men of integrity, ready to rise to the challenges of an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n

Pass this invitation on or REGISTER to attend at www.trinitypawling.org\/previewday<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

DO YOU KNOW A BOY THAT WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR TRINITY-PAWLING?<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Alumni, share your good news with your Trinity-Pawling classmates and friends!\u00a0Please send in your Class Notes for the Spring 2019\u00a0Trinity-Pawling Magazine<\/a>.\u00a0The submission deadline is December 19, 2018!<\/p>\n

Have you recently gotten married, entered retirement, welcomed a new baby into the family, embarked on a great trip, received a promotion at work, or won a community award? Let us know!<\/p>\n

You can submit your news\u00a0online at\u00a0www.trinitypawling.org\/classnotes<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions? Email us at alumni@trinitypawling.org<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

BRAG A LITTLE!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n PRIDE ATHLETICS ROUNDUP<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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Although the season is not filled with victories, the cross-country team is running some of its best times in years. Led by Captain Nick Grande \u201919 the team has improved with each outing. Tommy Howell \u201920, Jimmy Nolan \u201921, Toby Berner \u201921, and Jack Long \u201921 have filled out the top five for the Pride in each of the harriers’ races.<\/p>\n

A very young varsity soccer team has started the season playing some of the top teams in the country. This difficult schedule has not fared well for the Pride. Each game, the squad displays improvement in all areas of their game. Captains Mark Trainor \u201919 and Jack Haims \u201919 have worked hard to keep the team’s spirits positive. Coach Clougher hopes that as the team continues to improve, victories will follow in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n

JV, third, and fourth soccer are all playing with young, inexperienced teams and their records reflect as much, yet the players show determination to keep improving with every game.<\/p>\n

Varsity football has started the season with two wins and two losses. The victories came over Loomis Chaffee and Williston Northampton; the defeats came at the hands of Avon Old Farms and Taft. Dont\u00e9 Williams \u201920 has taken over at quarterback and he has done a wonderful job guiding the offense. Zack Conlan \u201919 has been terrific on both sides of the ball with impressive runs on offense and some important stops on defense. Aleksi Olavuo \u201919 and Christian Keyes \u201919 have contributed on the defensive side of the ball. The team is looking forward to the second half of the season with contests against Hotchkiss, Salisbury, Brunswick, and Kent.<\/p>\n

Follow Trinity-Pawling Sports Nation<\/a>, presented by the Broadcast Journalism students!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n BOLD DISCOVERIES<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
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At Trinity-Pawling, innovators are BORN.<\/p>\n

Outside-the-box thinking is championed through the School\u2019s distinctive programs, while dedicated teacher-mentors give students the tools and platform they need to take their learning to the next level.<\/p>\n

Opportunities for self-discovery abound at Trinity-Pawling:<\/p>\n