{"id":2425,"date":"2018-12-20T16:38:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?page_id=2425"},"modified":"2018-12-20T16:39:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:39:38","slug":"december-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?page_id=2425","title":{"rendered":"December 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wc-shortcodes-posts-wrapper\"><div id=\"wc-shortcodes-posts-1\" data-gutter-space=\"30\" data-columns=\"4\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-posts wc-shortcodes-clearfix wc-shortcodes-posts-col-4 wc-shortcodes-posts-layout-masonry wc-shortcodes-posts-template-box wc-shortcodes-posts-gutter-space-30\"><!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2464\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2464 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_NYCReception_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trinity-Pawling Reception in New York City\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_NYCReception_Quad.jpg 640w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_NYCReception_Quad-512x342.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2464\" rel=\"bookmark\">CELEBRATING THE SEASON<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, December 4, over 60 Trinity-Pawling alumni, parents, and friends came together for a night of celebration in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"On Tuesday, December 4th over 60 alumni, parents, and friends of Trinity-Pawling came together for a night of celebration in Boston. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Peggy and Phil Haughey \u201953, the gathering was once again held at the Harvard Club. Some of the highlights included a mini Class of \u201953 reunion (featuring Phil Haughey \u201953, Chris Wren \u201953 and Tom Crowley \u201953) and the presence of representatives from the student body (Alumni Ambassadors) who shared their perspective with the group. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/trinity-pawling_school\/albums\/72157674225322507\" target=\"_blank\">Boston<\/a>. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Peggy and Phil Haughey \u201953, the gathering was held at the Harvard Club. Some of the highlights included a mini Class of \u201953 reunion (featuring Phil Haughey \u201953, Chris Wren \u201953, and Tom Crowley \u201953) and the presence of representatives from the student body (Alumni Ambassadors) who shared their perspective with the group.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The following week, on Monday, December 10, over 90 members of the Trinity-Pawling community came together in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The following week, on Monday, December 10th, over 90 members of the Trinity-Pawling community came together in New York City for a holiday party hosted by Jean Doyen de Montaillou and Michael Kovner \u201958 at the Union Club. Both New York and Boston had near record high attendance due to the consistent generosity of our hosts, who have hosted our holiday receptions for a number of successive years. A huge Trinity-Pawling thank you to Peggy, Phil, Jean, and Michael! We are extremely grateful for your kindness and support. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHskNN5XcJ \" target=\"_blank\">New York City<\/a> for a holiday party hosted by Jean Doyen de Montaillou and Michael Kovner \u201958 at the Union Club. Both New York and Boston had near record high attendance due to the consistent generosity of our hosts, who have hosted our holiday receptions for a number of successive years. A huge Trinity-Pawling thank you to Peggy, Phil, Jean, and Michael! We are extremely grateful for your kindness and support.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Following our New York reception, Trinity-Pawling hosted its annual community Candlelight Service in All Saints&#8217; Chapel on Sunday, December 9, followed by a warm reception at Gamage House, hosted by Bill and Jennifer Taylor. The yearly event continues to be one of the distinctive traditions of Trinity-Pawling. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Our next reception will be in Delray Beach in March \u2014 more details to come. And, save the date for our reception in Washington D.C. at the University Club on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Stay tuned for more details!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">THE TRINITY-PAWLING FAMILY IN BOSTON &#038; NYC<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2475\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2475 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingQuad_Candlelight2018_IMG_9309-Edit.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trinity-Pawling Candlelight Service\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingQuad_Candlelight2018_IMG_9309-Edit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingQuad_Candlelight2018_IMG_9309-Edit-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2475\" rel=\"bookmark\">CANDLELIGHT FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Tradition stands strong at Trinity-Pawling\u2014the School community gathered&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate the&nbsp;Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols&nbsp;on&nbsp;December 11&nbsp;at 5:00 PM&nbsp;in All Saints\u2019 Chapel. This Episcopal Christmas Festival has been a part of the Trinity-Pawling&nbsp;community since 1938. Modeled after the traditional service at King\u2019s College, Cambridge. Glowing candlelight, brilliant poinsettias, and greenery filled All Saints\u2019 Chapel, as the choir led the congregation in age-old carols of the season. The yearly event was followed by a family-style Christmas dinner, which sent the boys to their holiday break on a high note. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EfPSil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Watch the beautiful evening here.\n\n (opens in a new tab)\">Watch<\/a> the beautiful evening here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">\u2019TIS THE SEASON<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2452\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2452 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ScottSeckel_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Scott Seckel Trinity-Pawling Class of 1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ScottSeckel_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/ScottSeckel_TrinityPawlingQuad-512x427.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2452\" rel=\"bookmark\">SCOTT SECKEL \u201984<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Scott Seckel \u201984 graduated from Trinity-Pawling with a class that is so tight they have a nickname: Big Blue Crew. \u201cWe get together outside of reunions often. Whenever we get together, it\u2019s like being 17 again, at least for me,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Seckel is currently a science writer for the in-house news bureau of Arizona State University. He goes into the field with scientists conducting research at the school. \u201cI sometimes say I write about the world 20 years from now, because I write about things which have just made it into proof of concept, like controlling drones with your brain or a white laser which is going to give your TV 70 percent more color than it has now.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before landing where he is now, Seckel\u2019s work as a journalist brought him all around the world, reporting in such places as Hong Kong, Mexico, and New Zealand. \u201cI\u2019ve been in forest fires, riots, murder scenes, and war ships, and I\u2019ve met ALL kinds of people, from peasants and serial killers to soldiers and presidents,\u201d he says. After graduating from college, Seckel spent some time covering crime for the South China Morning Post. \u201cOn day one I had to figure out how to get around, deal with a foreign police force, interview witnesses, and so on. When I walked down Nathan Road in Kowloon one morning and saw my byline on the front page at a newsstand, I knew I had it all down.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Seckel says going to Trinity-Pawling gave him \u201cthe confidence and skills to thrive anywhere, doing anything.\u201d But two literature teachers in particular had a powerful influence on him: Ted Kneeland and John Lloyd Owen. \u201cTheir classes were divine. As an American writer you need to know and understand the literature so you can build on it and run with it, and that\u2019s what Mr. Kneeland gave to me. He drew a tornado shape on the blackboard one afternoon and said, \u2018That\u2019s Moby Dick,\u2019 \u201d recalls Seckel. About Mr. Owen, who taught AP European Literature, he says: \u201cThe first day he told us, \u2018I\u2019m not going to teach you to take this . . . test. We are going to study pears on a windowsill under a lace curtain.\u2019 Mr. Owen taught truth and beauty.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The two teachers had such an impact on Seckel&#8217;s writing that his first novel, <em>Arizona Time,<\/em> published earlier this year, is dedicated to them. \u201cWriting a novel is the loneliest thing in the world. No one\u2019s holding your hand or pointing the way ahead, but those two teachers were there with me in the darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>Arizona Time, A Novel and Five Shorts <\/em>&nbsp;is described as being set in \u201cthe post-frontier American West, in a landscape shaped by Larry McMurtry, <em>Breaking Bad<\/em>, Sam Shepard, and Leslie Marmon Silko. It is a classic Western, but like no other Western before.\u201d The novel is available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Arizona-Time-Novel-Five-Shorts-ebook\/dp\/B07GCV2XRP\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545328622&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Arizona+Time+by+Scott+Seckel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arizona Time, A Novel and Five Shorts &nbsp;is described as being set in \u201cthe post-frontier American West, in a landscape shaped by Larry McMurtry, Breaking Bad, Sam Shepard, and Leslie Marmon Silko. It is a classic Western, but like no other Western before.\u201d The novel is available on Amazon. (opens in a new tab)\">Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>by Lisa M. Kelsey<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">THE IMPACT OF GREAT TEACHERS<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2430\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DarrenPalmer10_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Darren Palmer Trinity-Pawling Class of 2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DarrenPalmer10_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DarrenPalmer10_TrinityPawlingQuad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2430\" rel=\"bookmark\">DARREN PALMER \u201910<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Darren Palmer \u201910 relies on a cocktail of tenacity and confidence he believes was fostered during his time at Trinity-Pawling. \u201cThe mentality of \u2018I need to eliminate the things I don\u2019t need to focus on right now\u2019 is a pure representation of determination,\u201d he says. Palmer\u2019s fortitude was put to the test when he broke his wrist during his freshman year, but was still required to go to hockey practice. \u201cI couldn\u2019t play, but I\u2019d skate. During games I ran the clock. My senior year, I coached fourth soccer.\u201d But Palmer also appreciated the many mentors he had at Trinity-Pawling that kept checking in with him and kept him on track. \u201cWhen I was able to push through those difficult times, I knew I could push through whatever would be placed in front of me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When a concussion sustained during a lacrosse game forced Palmer to once again redirect his participation during his first year in college, he drew on the strength he gained from his experience at Trinity-Pawling. Instead of dropping out altogether, he found new ways to be involved in the things he loved\u2014filming lacrosse games, attending games in other sports, even becoming Alfred University\u2019s first mascot. \u201cThat mentality of sticking with the team just transferred with me to college.\u201d He graduated from Alfred in 2014 with a Saxon 6 Award, an accolade given to the six most influential seniors.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>During his time at Trinity-Pawling he was inspired by faculty members\u2019 stories of backpacking adventures, sailing, fishing in Alaska, and also his own experiences doing ropes course adventures as a junior. \u201cThat experience with friends in the outdoors made me want to continue to make memories like that,\u201d Palmer recalls.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Done with school but not yet done with challenges, Palmer set his sights on completing the grueling 2200 mile Appalachian Trail. He was attracted to the simplicity of life on the trail. \u201cWake up, eat, walk, eat, sleep, repeat,\u201d he says. Over the course of the trail he experienced both physical changes, losing almost twenty pounds and gaining a shoe size, and spiritual growth as well. \u201cI learned to talk to myself the way I want others to. I became my own best friend.\u201d Meeting hundreds of people from all over the world, Palmer was encouraged to become more open and trusting. \u201cThere is a primal connection we get from conversing with people through stories and thoughts,\u201d he explains. \u201cI hitchhiked into towns with complete strangers and heard some of the most interesting stories. I hiked with soldiers, amputees, a blind man, and a few dogs. Everyone added to my journey to paint such a beautiful memory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>by Lisa M. Kelsey<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">ON THE JOURNEY OF LIFE<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2436\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2436 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_BrandonWilson_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Brandon Wilson Trinity-Pawling Faculty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_BrandonWilson_Quad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawling_BrandonWilson_Quad-512x427.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2436\" rel=\"bookmark\">FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: BRANDON WILSON<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoving Trinity-Pawling to a new academic schedule was a big job,\u201d begins Brandon Wilson. Over the course of the 2017-2018 School year, a dedicated committee of faculty and staff, appointed by Bill Taylor, worked to strike a balance between tradition and innovation, aiming to create a new academic schedule that would reduce student stress and create time for co-curricular initiatives without taking time away from class meetings, athletic pursuits, or student organizations. \u201cRather than starting from a blank slate, it was important for us to craft something that alumni would recognize as a logical progression of the schedule they remembered, meeting the needs of the present while keeping traditions of the School alive,\u201d says Wilson.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To that end, each standard day incorporates a morning Chapel service or all-school meeting, as well as a family-style lunch for the whole community. \u201cThe flexibility that this creates during evening cafeteria-style meals, which can be taken any time from 5:00-7:00 PM, has befitted both faculty and students. Students now experience a larger unscheduled block of time from the end of their athletic practices until 7:50 PM,\u201d explains Wilson.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Moving Saturday morning classes into the Monday-through-Friday schedule creates more time to pursue new and existing initiatives on Saturday mornings alongside the traditional curriculum. Wilson embraced the opportunity to take the lead in developing a day of learning like no other. \u201cEach Saturday in the fall brought something new\u2014a renewed focus on study-skills for underclassmen, the Senior Independent Projects for the 12<sup>th<\/sup> grade, and health and wellness for all students, among other activities,\u201d says Wilson. \u201cThis term, most Saturdays will be devoted to Winter Projects and Global Collaborative Challenge efforts as we find time to incorporate these initiatives more closely with the students&#8217; core academic commitments,\u201d he continues.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Scheduling Committee that brought about these changes included members from each academic department, athletics, admissions, and the administration. Wilson served as the \u201cimplementor\u201d of this group, taking ideas and suggestions from everyone and arranging draft schedules showing possible arrangements and meeting times for each element of the Trinity-Pawling week. \u201cLast winter we implemented a trial version of this schedule in order to solicit feedback from the students and faculty. Constructive comments from this week-long test proved invaluable in crafting the final schedule for this year,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While the major schedule changes are now in place, the committee still exists in a supervisory role, suggesting tweaks and adjustments that can fine-tune the new schedule for the benefit of the boys. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A significant aspect of the vision of advancing Trinity-Pawling is to create opportunities for innovation that are grounded in the secure footings of tradition. I commend the scheduling committee for creating a structure that honors tradition while also creating more time for creativity,&#8221; adds Bill Taylor.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">CRAFTING A SCHEDULE FOR LEARNING<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2440\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2440 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Nolan_Laplant_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nolan Laplante Trinity-Pawling Class of 2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Nolan_Laplant_TrinityPawlingQuad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Nolan_Laplant_TrinityPawlingQuad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2440\" rel=\"bookmark\">STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: NOLAN LAPLANTE \u201919<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When Nolan Laplante \u201919 tells people he\u2019s from California, many assume he means Los Angeles. But Laplante actually makes his home up in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by a veritable wonderland of winter sports. \u201cI\u2019m actually one of the few people you might meet from Northern California who isn\u2019t from San Francisco,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Laplante came to Trinity-Pawling thinking he would devote his time solely to playing hockey. \u201cCoach Ferraris played a significant part in bringing me to the School. A mutual friend got us in contact; he watched a few of my games and welcomed me in.\u201d But once Laplante got here, he soon realized there were many more benefits that suited his work ethic and ambitions. In particular, Trinity-Pawling\u2019s effort system has allowed him to excel in his studies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Last year, Laplante was named a prefect. After learning about the function of the \u201cPrefect of Zeal,\u201d he knew it was the role for him. But being tasked with drawing students out of their dorms wasn\u2019t as easy as Laplante expected. Undeterred, he enlisted the help of Ms. Chapman in putting together fan buses to away games, and also upped the attendance at home games. Growing into the position led him to understand his natural infectious enthusiasm had its own effect. \u201cJust me being full of energy and outgoing has allowed some students to feel more welcomed at the School.\u201d &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Back in October of last year, the subject of a water shortage in South Africa briefly came up during Laplante\u2019s weekly FaceTime with his grandfather. He didn\u2019t think much more about it, but when in March of this year Laplante travelled to South Africa on spring break, he came to experience the crisis firsthand. It seemed like a natural idea to research solutions for his Senior Independent Project. He chose to focus on the process of desalination. \u201cI called my grandpa the moment I got stateside to recap my experience,\u201d says Laplante. \u201cHe put me in contact with a man who was once the vice president of a desalination company.\u201d Laplante also reached out to Trinity-Pawling alum, Claire Brown Lyons, senior strategist with Water.org. Through these contacts Laplante learned this potentially world-changing process still had a long way to go. \u201cDesalination is a really good idea, but it won\u2019t be successful until new technology emerges to make it more effective.\u201d Nonetheless, Nolan sees the science \u2014 and business \u2014 of desalination and the effort of solving water scarcity as something he will pursue in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>by Lisa M. Kelsey\ufeff<\/em> <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">THE ZEAL EFFECT<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2471\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2471 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DogsOfTrinityPawling_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dogs of Trinity-Pawling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DogsOfTrinityPawling_Quad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DogsOfTrinityPawling_Quad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2471\" rel=\"bookmark\">SPOTLIGHT ON BROADCAST JOURNALISM<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When it was finally time for me to produce a video project on my own in Ms. Rafferty&#8217;s Filmmaking and Broadcast Journalism class, I knew immediately I wanted to make a video about the dogs of Trinity-Pawling,&#8221; said Stephen Perez &#8217;19.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Students in the class first learn the basics of digital storytelling by mastering storyboarding, shooting video with DSLR cameras, and ultimately, editing their projects in Adobe Premiere Pro.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Perez is a founding member of the Dog Walking Club at Trinity-Pawling, and is without question an outspoken dog-lover. &#8220;I love getting to know all the dogs that belong to the faculty here. They are a huge part of the community. They add so much to the lives of the students, because they make you feel like you are home.&#8221; \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Perez was thrilled to hear his video would be featured in <em>The Quad<\/em>, &#8220;All I wanted was to create a video that makes everyone feel &#8216;warm and fuzzy&#8217;. I hope I succeeded.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/304475041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Watch The Dogs of Trinity-Pawling by Stephen Perez \u201919. (opens in a new tab)\">Watch<\/a> <em>The Dogs of Trinity-Pawling <\/em>by Stephen Perez \u201919.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">THE DOGS OF TRINITY-PAWLING<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2460\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2460 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingRopesCourse_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trinity-Pawling Ropes Course\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingRopesCourse_Quad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingRopesCourse_Quad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2460\" rel=\"bookmark\">TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A Trinity-Pawling education changes everything. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Boys come in with potential and leave with passion, purpose, and a work ethic that will serve them the rest of their lives. They are shaped by the experiences that are distinctly Trinity-Pawling. Every day offers a new lesson in becoming all that they can be.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your gift to the Trinity-Pawling Fund fuels this transformation. Each gift is an investment in both the present, and the future of our boys and the School.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Find your giving options at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trinitypawling.org\/giving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Find your giving options at www.trinitypawling.org\/giving (opens in a new tab)\">www.trinitypawling.org\/giving<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>With your partnership, there\u2019s no limit to what can be achieved!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">POWER THE POSSIBILITIES<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2456\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2456 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingVBasketball_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trinity-Pawling Varsity Basketball\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingVBasketball_Quad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/TrinityPawlingVBasketball_Quad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2456\" rel=\"bookmark\">PRIDE ATHLETICS ROUNDUP<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The varsity basketball team started the season with four wins and two losses. Victories came against Westminster, Salisbury, Brunswick, and St. Paul\u2019s. Newcomers Mike Koch \u201919, Bryce Nash \u201919, Sam Fechner \u201920, and Truth Harris \u201920 have been the most consistent performers for the Pride thus far. Harris has led the team in scoring in most games and was named the Pride Athlete of the Week.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>JV basketball began the season with a win over Westminster and a loss to Salisbury. In the loss, Marquese Ward-Morning \u201921 scored 33 points\u2014he will be counted on to provide instant offense for the squad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The 3rd basketball team defeated Canterbury in their one contest prior to Christmas break.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Varsity hockey has gotten off to a slow start. They played some very good teams and have yet to find consistent scoring. The games have all been close due to the solid goaltending of senior Evan Ruschil. The defense corp has played well, led by Phip Waugh \u201919 and Gabe Blanchard \u201919. The team looks to improve their offensive production after the New Year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>JV hockey has a win against Salisbury and a hard-fought loss to Avon to begin their season. CK Giancola \u201920 scored two goals in the victory and goalies Jack Sawyer \u201920 and Jacob Provost \u201922 have played very well in both games.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Third hockey has a mixture of experienced players and some who are totally new to the game. The Pride began the season with losses to Salisbury and Avon. Joey Doyle \u201920 played well in goal in the two games.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The wrestling team is off to a good start. They had one duel match and traveled to three different tournaments. The coaches are very excited with the potential that this team has. This year\u2019s squad is a nice mix of newcomers and veterans. Thus far, these wrestlers have performed quite well: freshmen Kyle Lee, Marcus Duell, Robbie Accomando; juniors Zack Conlan, David Bancroft, Kyle Hammel, Lucas Hughes; and seniors Peter Murray and Jake Conlan.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>JV squash defeated Salisbury in their first match with a very inexperienced team. Tommy Li \u201921, Kevin Li \u201921, Nick Phillips \u201921, and Peter Claro \u201921 won their matches in that contest for the Pride.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The third squash team had one match before the break and they were defeated by Salisbury 3-4. CJ Mezzatesta \u201920, Matt Bologna \u201921, and Cole Governale \u201922 were victorious in the matches.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Tune in to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitypawling.org\/page.cfm?p=2628\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">watch<\/a>&nbsp;the winter season live!<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>by Brian Foster \u201979<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">ROLL PRIDE!<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<!-- Post -->\n<div id=\"post-2514\" class=\"wc-shortcodes-filter-december-2018 wc-shortcodes-post-box post-2514 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-december-2018\">\n  <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-border\">\n          <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-thumbnail\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TrinityPawlingMiddleSchool_Quad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trinity-Pawling Middle School_Quad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TrinityPawlingMiddleSchool_Quad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/TrinityPawlingMiddleSchool_Quad-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-post-content\">\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-header\">\n          <h2 class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-title\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/?p=2514\" rel=\"bookmark\">MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT<\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n          <div class=\"readmore\">\n            <span class=\"leermas\"><a href=\"#\">Read More<\/a> &raquo;<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-header -->\n              <div class=\"wc-shortcodes-entry-content\">\n          <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Parents and boys entering grades 7 and 8 are invited to our Middle School Night. Join us on January 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Gamage House and hear about how Trinity-Pawling creates experiential learning opportunities that engage boys on a journey of discovery.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Trinity-Pawling Middle School curriculum is built on five themes that help students gain a deeper understanding of their self-awareness, creativity, character and honor, and their place in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>During this evening of information, you&#8217;ll meet Headmaster Bill Taylor, Middle School Coordinator Debbie Coratti, Director of Admissions JP Burlington \u201995, and Trinity-Pawling students.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n        <\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n      <div class=\"subtitle\">DO YOU KNOW A BOY WHO BELONGS AT TRINITY-PAWLING?<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-content -->\n  <\/div><!-- .wc-shortcodes-post-border -->\n<\/div><!-- #post -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-full.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2425","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2425"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2428,"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2425\/revisions\/2428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trinitypawlingthequad.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}