Dear Alumni,
Congratulations to our graduates, and I’d like to welcome you to the Allen-Stevenson alumni body personally! I hope that you will stay close to the School over the next years. I know that you will remember this year, but I also hope that the rest of your time at Allen-Stevenson was memorable for happy reasons.
As for me: I am Ron Rolfe, class of 1960, with sons Andrew ’05 and Dare ’18. We all had great experiences at Allen-Stevenson. As an alumnus, I served as President of the Allen-Stevenson Alumni Council (ASAC) and am still a member. I hope you will join. This is my 40th year on the Board of Trustees (not a typo), and I also served as president for 22 years (also not a typo). As you can see, I have stayed close to A-S over the years. One might say I never left. I have seen it through three building projects, each making the School bigger and better, increasing our ability to fulfill our mission and enhance our pursuit of Academics, Athletics and the Arts. Fortiter et Recte.
But it is the people who make Allen-Stevenson so special. It has been my privilege to serve three outstanding Headmasters, Henry Tiffany, Desmond Cole, and David Trower. Each has served the School well for a lengthy time. David has just finished his 30th year as Headmaster (also not a typo).
I remember my teachers at Allen-Stevenson fondly, particularly Gerry McGrath (History and Athletics) and Stanley Gauger (Music). I was fortunate enough, as a parent, to get to know another generation of wonderful teachers, including Michelle Demko and Robelyn Schrade-James who inspired a passion for music even in those without any natural ability. I made lifelong friends at Allen-Stevenson and have watched my sons do the same. In fact, the best man at Andrew’s wedding last summer was Christopher Barnes ’05, his friend from Kindergarten.
I have seen A-S evolve over the years, but its mission remains the same: inspiring boys to become thoughtful, responsible, generous, respectful, studious, enthusiastic, determined, and creative.
I believe the School has succeeded in its mission. I learned these traits at A-S, and I hope I have carried them throughout my life. As a Board member and President, I have seen and encouraged A-S to become more diverse and provide financial aid where needed, encouraging a diversity of opinion and cultures which benefits all students. While we have made great strides, it is an ongoing process and it requires our steadfast commitment and financial support. I have found it personally meaningful to support the School in its efforts and will continue to do so. I urge each of you to join me and do the same by making a gift online
here
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I am proud to serve with you as fellow alumni of A-S. Stay well and safe in this difficult time.
All the best,
Ron Rolfe '60
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Ron Rolfe ’60 with his son Dare Rolfe ’18.
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Do you
Zwift
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During the pandemic many cyclists have turned to riding indoors through the virtual reality platform,
Zwift
. Art Teacher Tara Parsons is working with Peter Nicolardi '01, Tyler Waldman '09, and A-S Parent Reggie Rasch for some virtual laps and chats in Central Park for parents, students, and alumni.
We will be setting up an A-S community ride for the week of June 15 or 20. If you are interested, or need more information email Tara at
tparsons@allen-stevenson.org
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Working Together
On June 2, Headmaster David Trower h'98 wrote a letter to the Allen-Stevenson community addressing the heartbreaking period of time we are going through as a country. He acknowledged that this is an an educational and moral challenge, and reaffirmed that Allen-Stevenson is a community that vows to be inclusive and values diversity.
To read Headmaster Trower's full letter,
click here
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A-S Zoom Music Play-Ins
During the last few weeks of school, students of Allen-Stevenson Instrumental Instructors have performed pieces they have been working on at the Zoom Play-Ins.
We are so proud of how much our A-S musicians have accomplished this year. Their focus and energy are particularly inspiring as they have continued their instruction remotely these past few months
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7th Grade Turns Play into Radio Play
Keeping with tradition, 7th graders from A-S and Nightingale-Bamford came together to create a spring theatrical production. Both cast and crew have been hard at work reimagining Thornton Wilder’s classic
Our Town
into a radio play. With Wilder’s words and the students’ creativity, the A-S community is in for a special treat.
A big thank you to to those that helped put this together including Directors David Kersey, Meg MacCary, Charles Socarides '92 and Theater Teacher Julie Robles.
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Middle & Upper School Morning Meetings Conclude for the School Year
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Allen-Stevenson hosted the final Middle & Upper School Monday Morning Meeting for the year this week. The meeting highlighted a message from Headmaster Trower, showed off musical performances by faculty and students, and included discussions about the Black Lives Matter Movement. The meeting ended with highlights of our remote learning program, A-S Bridge.
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Click here
to view the full Middle & Upper School Morning Meeting
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Ted Grozier '92
showcased his vintage Allen-Stevenson gear on his daughter Matilda last month.
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Nick Flickinger '04
, currently serving as an Associate Teacher at Parkside School, was recently commended for his teaching skills showcased by the immense reading progress of his students.
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