Catch Up With Your Former Classmates
List of 17 news stories.
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Samantha Schroeder Jooste 1995 Calls Africa Home
Samantha Schroeder Jooste, Class of 1995, has been living in southern Africa for more than two decades beginning with her first job out of college.Read More -
Alumna to Perform on Stage She Helped Restore
Read MoreA dream more than 10 years in the making comes to fruition this weekend for Stephanie Stiefel Williams, Class of 1983. The 127-seat Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek opens its doors to the public for its debut show, and Stephanie will perform on a long-dormant stage that she helped restore.
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1955 Alum Remains Lifelong Learner
Alumnus Ernest “Ernie” Peterson, Class of 1955, says he’s always been a lifelong learner. “Still am,” he quips.Read More -
2013 Alumnus Educates Windy City Youth
Jonathan Blader, Class of 2013, reached out to report that he has been living in Chicago since 2017.Read More -
Judge Holly Broadbent Case Serves the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Holly Broadbent Case, Class of 1990, serves the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a judge in the Lawrence District Court. She was nominated to the bench in December 2014.Read More -
A Novel Retirement for Dr. Verna Cole
Dr. Verna Cole, Class of 1976, recently retired from a career in education and social service administration. That said, retirement doesn’t mean that her plate is completely wiped clean.Read More -
2016 Alum Doing Government Work in Budapest
Laszlo Szabo Gendler, Class of 2016, now lives in Budapest working for the city government. He had worked for the Montana Democratic party during the 2020 election season.Read More -
2012 Alum Accepts Deputy Policy Director Post
After four years of working as a policy analyst in the Connecticut General Assembly, Tayler Thorpe, Class of 2012, is now serving as the deputy policy director for the speaker of the house.Read More -
Alumna Counsels College Students in New Post
Alumna Claire Kramer, Class of 2014, has begun a new role as a mental health counselor and health/wellness/violence prevention specialist at Fitchburg State University. She is also pursuing her licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.Read More -
Topper Luciani Cited by Forbes as 'Entrepreneurial Hero'
Topper Luciani, a non-graduating student from the Class of 2001, has been recognized by Forbes Next 1000 as one of 250 “upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American dream.”Read More -
Former Faculty Member Now Professor Emeritus at Northwestern
While not an alumnus, Dr. Michael Sherry is a former faculty member whom we caught up with recently after discovering his photo on the cover of the 2003 Hamden Hall Magazine. Michael was pictured alongside alumni Richard Peck and David Pilot, classmates from the Class of 1972. The three had attended a Hamden Hall 30th reunion, hosted at the home of Richard Peck’s mother, former faculty member Mary Peck.Read More -
With Patent Knowledge, Alumna Shares with Students
Ellen Rich, Class of 2010, is a regional account manager with IFI Claims Patent Services, a leading supplier of patent data for resellers and innovators in the research and healthcare sectors. She has been with the company since June 2018 in the capacity of identifying, engaging, and developing new regional accounts.Read More -
2014 Civil Engineer Helps Renovate Merchant Marine Academy Campus
Getting out in the field more and interacting with stakeholders were two things Maria Kozdroy, Class of 2014, was looking for in a new job. Maria recently found the right opportunity as a civil engineer working for the Capital Improvement Program at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.Read More -
2016 Alumnus Scores Job with Miami Dolphins
Following his May 2020 graduation from Ithaca College, Marco Fontana, Class of 2016, scored a job as a ticket sales representative for the Miami Dolphins.Read More -
Outdoor Adventurer Pens Handbook for Similar Enthusiasts
After trekking through both the Ozark Mountains and Alaska’s Brooks Range, 1964 alumnus Fred Paillet has co-authored a handbook that details and illustrates the “typical trailside perspective” of a hiker.Read More -
Alumni Offer Insight on Path to Professional Success
Having journeyed through the same halls and classrooms as current Upper School students, a panel of Hamden Hall alumni offered valuable insight into their respective paths to professional success.Read More -
Alumnus Receives Romania's Highest Civil Award
Alumnus Adrian Zuckerman, Class of 1975, who served as the United States Ambassador to Romania, was awarded the “Star of Romania” from Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.Read More
Congratulations To Our Alumni Who Have Recently Graduated From Institutions of Higher Learning!
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Alum Heads to London for Master's
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Alumnus Sasha Cadariu, Class of 2016, graduates on May 27 with a double major in philosophy and cognitive psychology and a minor in drama from Bates College. He has been accepted for a Master’s program in bioethics at King's College in London starting in the fall.
Remembering Sarah Foster
View the memorial booklet.The Office of Development and Alumni Relations recently dedicated a bench in remembrance of alumna Sarah Alexis Foster, Class of 2010. The bench was placed on our Whitney Avenue campus. Sarah's parents, Laurie Stone and Stuart Foster, wanted to memorialize Sarah and provide students and faculty a place to relax and reflect.
Sarah's special relationship with teacher and advisor Tom Iampietro, who died March 5, 2020, led her to become a history scholar and exemplary history teacher. Mr. I's mentorship and belief in Sarah supported her career vison and goals.
If you would like to make a donation in Sarah's name to the Tom Iampietro Scholarship Fund, click here.
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In Memoriam
List of 8 news stories.
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David Swensen, Ph.D., Past Parent and Former Trustee
Read MorePast parent and former Trustee David Swensen, Ph.D., who has been a longtime supporter and friend to Hamden Hall, has died from cancer.
David was the head of Yale University’s endowment and was credited as having helped reshape how institutions manage their money.“I am sad to learn of David’s passing,” said Head of School Bob Izzo. “He was a treasure to our school community in so many ways. Our condolences go to the Swensen family, especially David’s son Tim, who graduated from our halls in 2012.”David joined the Hamden Hall Board of Trustees in the fall of 2009.
“Because of my love for education, I’ve devoted my professional life to advancing educational institutions. I’m honored to work with Hamden Hall, where my son Tim is an enthusiastic 10th grader,” said David of his being named to the board.
At Hamden Hall's 2013 Commencement, David was honored with the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Award. Tim Swensen presented his father the award during the graduation ceremony.
In his professional life, David obtained almost legendary status for revolutionizing how institutions manage their money. He was called the “architect” of Yale’s model of endowment investing and was written about in myriad articles and publications during his nearly 35 years at Yale.
“Swensen has raised an entire generation of endowment CIOs in his image and explained Yale’s strategy to the world in his hit book. Yet the greatest institutional investment machine of modern times, though much imitated, has almost never been replicated,” stated Leanna Orr in an article published in Institutional Investor. -
Doris Anne Catania Polinsky, Class of 1958
Doris Anne Catania Polinsky, Hamden Hall Class of 1958, died on May 2, 2021. Doris was the beloved wife of Hamden Hall alumnus William Polinsky, Class of 1958. Her grandchildren, Luna Polinsky, Class of 2028, and Alexander Polinsky, Class of 2032, also attend Hamden Hall.Read More
The Hamden Hall Community is saddened by the passing of Doris. Please join us in extending condolences to the family during this difficult time.
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Zachary "Zack" Landau, Class of 2001
Zachary "Zack" Landau, Hamden Hall Class of 2001, died suddenly on April 7, 2021 at home in Bellevue, WA.Read More
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William T. Esposito, Past Parent and Grandparent
Read MoreHamden Hall past parent and grandparent, William T. Esposito, died on April 15, 2021. William is the father of Trustee Maria Prota, Class of 1982, who was a Hamden Hall Lifer, and grandfather of Hamden Hall Lifers Matthew, Class of 2011, and Katherine, Class of 2013.
William and his wife, Marie, have been part of the Hamden Hall community for more than five decades - first as parents and then as grandparents.
Please join the Hamden Hall community by keeping the Esposito and Prota family in your thoughts and prayers. William's obituary follows below.William T. Esposito of East Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday April 15th at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was survived by his wife Marie DeVerniero Esposito, his daughter Maria (Carl) Prota and his grandchildren Matthew and Katherine Prota. He was predeceased by his parents William and Ethel (Petronzi) Esposito.
Born in New Haven he attended St Rose’s Grammar School and was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. He remained a benefactor of St Rose’s school until its recent closing. In 1956, he established Premier Plumbing and Heating Company which he owned and operated for more than 60 years. Through the plumbing industry he was instrumental in many construction projects in the greater New Haven area and along the shoreline. He also established and maintained William T Esposito Enterprises which owned and operated numerous commercial and residential real estate properties in the area.
He was a member of the Amity Club of New Haven and a former trustee of Our Lady of Pompeii Church. He was very devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday April 21st at the Our Lady of Pompeii campus of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in East Haven at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hamden Hall Country Day School, 1108 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 or online at hamdenhall.org/Giving/Give-today. -
Alex Alexiades, Class of 1950
Alex Alexiades, Class of 1950, died on March 30, 2021. Hamden Hall extends condolences to the Alexiades family.Read More
To read full obituary, please click here.
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Harvey Hamilton Stowe, Class of 1954
Hamden Hall alumnus Harvey H. Stowe, Class of 1954, died on February 23, 2021. While at Hamden Hall, Harvey was a stellar athlete in varsity football, basketball, and baseball.Read More
The Hamden Hall Community extends sincere condolences to Harvey's wife Janet and his family during this difficult time.
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Patrick Escudie, Class of 1980 Exchange Student
Hamden Hall French exchange student Patrick Escudie, died in Versailles, France following an illness. Patrick attended Hamden Hall during the 1979-1980 school year. He was 57 years old and is survived by his parents and three children.Read More
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Nancy Jean Tripp Herrington, Class of 1952
Nancy Jean Tripp Herrington, Class of 1952, passed away on February 24th at the Nottingham in Syracuse, NY. She leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Dr. Lee Pierce Herrington, also a Hamden Hall alumnus, Class of 1952. Nancy and Lee met at Hamden Hall.Read More
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Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
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