DA Class of 1983 E-Newsletter
June 2007
Dear 83er,
Welcome to our most recent addition: Greg Badalich! That puts us at 131 members of the class on the E-Newsletter distribution – impressive – thanks for keeping in touch.
ClASS NOTES:
(Ed. Note. Most notes can be posted and viewed on www.DeerfieldAlumni.org, you should register for the alumni website to read them and post your own.). If you need any helping logging on to the site, like your unique ID – please email jknight@deerfield.edu
Most Recent Postings to class notes on www.DeerfielAlumni.org:
David Morley (1983)David Morley (1983) writes, "I competed in the US Masters National Championships in Federal Way Washington on the 18-20th of May. Swam five of six personal best (masters times, that is) and finished as follows in my age group (40-44 years) 50 Backstroke - 4th, 100 Backstroke - 5th, 200 Backstroke - 7th, 100 Butterfly - 10th, 100 IM - 7th and 200 IM - 5th. It was a great meet and a lot of fun watching other former Olympic swimmers compete at this level. In fact, there was a swimmer in my age group who is currently training to make his 4th Olympic team for Greece (now at age 42). Don't get any ideas - swimming for me is more for fitness and health reasons and the occasional competition. Beside that, everything else is great. I have been trying to encourage Sean Nottage to get back into the water and train and I keep getting the "I promise this time I really am going to get back in the water and start training again!" Submitted on Jun 18 2007.
David Smith (1983)Lt. Col. David Smith (1983) writes, "Gearing up for my third tour in Iraq this summer by keeping it simple in Vermont. My small maple sugaring operation makes about 40 gallons a year." Submitted on May 2 2007.
Gregory Atkinson (1983)Greg (Tex) Atkinson (1983) writes, "I finally have some news to report from Houston. My wife (Kristin) and I had our 4th child on April 3rd. Her name is Lainee Elizabeth Atkinson. Although she was born 6 weeks early and still in the ICU, she is doing great. She is improving daily, and we hope to bring her home soon." Submitted on Apr 16 2007.Craig Pattee (1983)Craig Pattee (1983) writes, "My kids are terrific: Mack is 3, and Brady is 4. We got them up on skis out in Jackson Hole recently. They love it and are becoming great little athletes. They continue to crack me up and I'm thoroughly enjoying being a dad. Bridget and I and the kids have moved out to a farm in Middleburg, VA, about an hour outside of DC. The commute is incredibly bad, but the quality of life can't be beat. Business is great, and our lobbying firm (Dutko Worldwide) survived the elections just fine. Change is good for the lobbying business (especially since we are a bi-partisan firm). And in my spare time, I'm advising Mitt Romney on his presidential run. So, life is great and I remain a lucky guy. My best to the Class of '83!" Submitted on Feb 15 2007.Kevin McKelvey (1983)Kevin McKelvey (1983) writes, "I am living in Boxford MA with wife Liza and kids, Phebe, 13 and Tim, 6. Phebe is nearing high school age and has already tossed Deerfield into the hat as a viable option. Nice to be a young lady in 2007 and have that choice! I'm sales director for a mobile music company here in Boston called Groove Mobile: selling full track music through wireless carriers like Sprint; think iPod on your phone. Hip-hop & rap rule the scene, so trying to keep up with the Akons, Yung Joc and Justin Timberlakes of the world. Lots of outdoor neighborhood fun: mountain biking, backyard hockey, skiing. The locals keep us very busy. Hoping to get back to DA for a winter sports weekend later this month." Submitted on Feb 13 2007.Paul Magee (1983)Paul Magee (1983) writes, "Currently living in inexpensive Mexico with my wife and children. Had to keep a low profile however after the US recently beat Mexico in soccer! Hoping to bring the family to Deerfield this summer for their first visit." Submitted on Feb 12 2007.
REMEMBER: 25th reunion is June 13-15, 2008
DEERFIELD TRUSTEES from the Class of 1983: Win One, Lose One
Philip B. Weymouth III
Philip B. "P.B." Weymouth III ’83 is the newly elected President of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association and was also elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of trustees. He is a 1987 graduate of Yale University where he majored in Economics & Political Science and History. In 2004, Mr. Weymouth joined the boutique investment bank, Watch Hill Partners.
Mr. Weymouth has been a speaker and panelist at a variety of Media & Communications conferences and industry events and was a member of the board of the Software & Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) Content Division from 2003 to 2004. Mr. Weymouth currently serves on the board of mix1®, an all-natural, nutritional beverage company based in Boulder, Colorado.
In addition to his service to Deerfield, he serves on the Yale Campaign Committee and the University of Virginia’s National Committee on University Resources and has previously served on the Yale Development Board (1998 – 2006) and The Darden Society Board (1995 – 2002). Recently, he was appointed by the Headmaster as the President of the Buckley School Fathers Committee, upon which he has served since 2004. He and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in New York City with their three children.
Andrew N. Schiff ‘83
WHEREAS: The Board of Trustees of Deerfield Academy notes with regret the expiration of the term of Andrew N. Schiff member of the Class of 1983, as a member of the Board.
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WHEREAS: Mr. Schiff has served the Board with generous compassion since 1997 as a member of the Board of Trustees, serving on the Executive Committee, the Student Life Committee, the Committee on Trustees and the Investment Committee.
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WHEREAS: Mr. Schiff has in that time chaired the Student Life Committee and been instrumental in arranging fruitful opportunities for members of the Board to meet with students to listen and learn about Deerfield from diverse perspectives.
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WHEREAS: Mr. Schiff as a physician has instigated productive discourse on the health issues of adolescents.
Now be it therefore RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Deerfield Academy expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Andrew Schiff for bringing his voice, vision and clear promise to the Academy and its people.
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Be it further resolved that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the May 6, 2007 the Board of Trustees of Deerfield Academy and that the Clerk be instructed to send a copy thereof to Mr. Schiff.
NEWEST ADDITION TO THE 1983 Communication channel: THIRTY SIX classmates can now be viewed on our Class of 1983 Web Album. See current photos of classmates! Imagine the fun! Check it out by holding “Ctrl” while you click on the link below: You can even leave comments…Bookmark this page…
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ANNUAL SUPPORT: Our 24th year since graduation is almost over – and our annual support participation is a little leaner than usual. We have only 39 donors – our usual finish on June 30th is about 60. Please take a minute to participate – at whatever level – if you have not done so already. Go to www.deerfieldalumni.org and click the button to the right called “Make a Gift to Deerfield”. THANKS
CONTACTING THE EDITOR:
Please let me know if there is a better email address for this missive…Email for newsletter contributions is jknight01038@comcast.net – or you could always use classnotes@deerfield.edu, or POST YOUR OWN to the website at www.deerfieldalumni.org. Hope to hear from you…
