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Alumni, parents,

students, and Faculty

gathered in a sea

of blue and gold

sweatshirts to

cheer the Vikings

on to victory.

Viking pride, on the field and in the gymnasium, shined brightly

during a perfect fall day on campus. The LS courtyard was filled with

a variety of specialty tents offering something for everyone. The

School Store tent had record-breaking sales of spirit gear and the LS

Bake Sale tent drew crowds all day for hot coffee and delicious home

baked goods. As always, Mrs. Lineberry’s amazing candy “sushi” was

a big hit! Viking fans were brought back in time at the MS General

Store where home-baked apple pie, wonderful sauces, jams, and

spices were top sellers. The sound of drums and horns spilled from

the Performing Arts tent, and the smoke from the grill at the PA Food

tent drifted across campus, luring visitors in for hamburgers and hot

dogs. Most students under the age of 10 were hidden behind painted

faces of Spiderman and butterflies, as they enjoyed the inflatable

rides in the Kids’ Korner. Mary Holtz, Homecoming Chair for the

Parents’ Association, said, “Homecoming is one of the only events

that brings together the entire King community, Staff, students,

parents, and Alumni. It was a wonderful day to be on campus and

share the Viking spirit. The day was a great success because of the

hard work, dedication, and talents of so many wonderful volunteers.”

The Vikings battled Greens Farms Academy in a thrilling line-up

of athletic events, including boys’ and girls’ soccer, field hockey,

cross country, and volleyball, and finished the day with a win over

Kingswood-Oxford in football. The South Campus Stadium Complex

was filled to capacity as Alumni, parents, students, and Faculty

gathered in a sea of blue and gold sweatshirts to cheer the Vikings on

to victory. Tanner Abel ‘12 watched his classmates compete before

taking the field with the Viking football team. “As a football player, it

was nice to see my friends from other sports play and really feel the

school spirit. I was very pleased with the turnout for the football game,

playing in front of your peers as well as those who graduated in the

past who came just to see you. There is no better feeling,” he said.

Alumni dating back to the Class of 1934 returned to campus and

enjoyed guided tours of the new Performing Arts Center. There have

been tremendous improvements over the years, but for many the

memories, friendships, and Viking spirit remains unchanged.

Devere Jones ’98 attended Friday night’s alumni event and Saturday’s

games. “Homecoming 2011, yet again, was a success due to the

school spirit of not only the students, but also of the parents and

Alumni. I believe the changes that the School has experienced over

the past few years, especially the addition of the new Performing Arts

Center, reflect the passion that everyone associated with King Low

Heywood Thomas, past and present, has for the School,” he said.

The King community, past and present, gathered last month for Homecoming 2011, fueling a momentous weekend filled with enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment.

Homecoming Weekend got off to a great start as the Alumni

Association welcomed back two Alumni to speak at our annual

Career Day. The first alumni presenter, Taylor Gramps ’03, spoke

about her transition from King to college, and her career in the

performing arts. Taylor currently is working for A.R.T./New York,

the Tony Award-winning service and advocacy organization for

New York City’s 300 non-profit theaters.

Jake Murphy ’03 also spoke about his transitions and encouraged

current King students to explore their interests and try different

avenues until they find their passions. Jake works as a freelance

photographer in New York City. His passion for photography brought

him to India, where he developed a close relationship with the

people of the country and, ultimately, led him to his current mission

called Dirt Floors and Stonewalls. It is a non-profit he created to raise

awareness of the state of public schools in third-world countries.

Both alumni speakers are living their passions to help other

people. Their experiences at King helped shape who they are today.

That message was clear and received well by students. After the

presentation, students asked questions and connected with the

Alumni in an intimate question-and-answer segment that made

the start of Homecoming Weekend very special.

Career Day

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Both alumni

speakers are living

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help other people.

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The School and the

Alumni Board unveiled

the new Performing

Arts center to Alumni

during the reception.

Alumni Reception

Friday night of Homecoming is a special evening when Alumni from

all class years gather for a night of reminiscing, reconnection, food,

drinks, and fun. The School and the Alumni Board unveiled the new

Performing Arts Center to Alumni during the reception and treated

them to the first performances in the building – a comedy show

starring Colin Cosell ’97 and Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of

The Chris and Paul Show.

During the reception in the Performing Arts Center lobby, Director

of Admission Carrie Salvatore gave an intimate tour of the building

for Alumni. Alumni saw the instrumental and choral rooms, dance

studio, private lesson spaces, set design studio, dressing rooms,

and the theater from the perspective of the stage and audience.

Victoria Chamberlin ’01, who starred in many productions during her

years on campus, toured the building and said she was “floored and

amazed by the facility,” and how it brought back so many memories.

After the reception, the Alumni Board welcomed fellow Alumni

into the theater for the performance. Director of Alumni Affairs

Mike Little ’02 introduced Colin Cosell ’97 to the stage to perform

his stand-up act. Alumni were also entertained by the award-winning

sketch comedy of The Chris and Paul Show. Alumni Board member

Nicole Kenaga ‘02 said, “The show was great way to showcase the

Performing Arts Center and share a few laughs with friends.”

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The Alumni Brunch

was a time to reflect

and honor two former

King headmasters,

mr. Vernon A. Dwelle

and mr. Richard K.

Jackson.

After the excitement of Friday’s events, Saturday morning’s

Alumni Brunch was a time to reflect and honor two former King

Headmasters, Mr. Vernon A. Dwelle and Mr. Richard K. Jackson.

Street signs were unveiled, to be placed on campus as a permanent

honor to these two men who were instrumental in the growth of the

King School and its legacy.

Mr. Dwelle began teaching English and History at King School in

1914, and in 1932 became the School’s sixth Headmaster. Mr. Dwelle,

owner of the School at that time, transferred ownership to create

a non-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Trustees, to make

certain that King would exist and provide an excellent education for

boys long after his retirement. During his 38-year tenure at King, he

increased the enrollment of the undergraduate body, and elevated

the scholastic rating of the School greatly.

Mr. Jackson was the Headmaster of King School 1957-1972. During

his time as Headmaster he rebuilt the School twice, moved the

School to its present location, and built King’s first gymnasium.

He was constantly looking for ways to improve the School and

expand the number of opportunities for its students. Mr. Jackson

made a significant impact on hundreds of young men: in the

classroom, on the playing fields, and in their lives.

Both families of the honored Headmasters attended the brunch

and were extremely grateful and honored that Mr. Dwelle and

Mr. Jackson were receiving this wonderful honor.

Jim Dwelle Halliday, grandson of Mr. Dwelle, said, “It is truly a

great day for the Dwelles and the Jacksons. Thank you for

honoring my grandfather.”

Richard Jackson ‘66, son of Mr. Jackson, expressed his gratitude

for the great honor: “I would like to thank all of the (King)

personnel for their collective efforts in making this day a reality.”

Alumni Brunch – Two Former Headmasters Honored

Elizabeth Chapman “Boo” Forster ‘34Paul R. Lee ‘47Sarey Frankel Bernstein ‘53Elizabeth Dwelle Halliday ‘54Jane Consolino Flounders ‘54Robert Bromley ‘54Craig Brinker ‘61 Allen Salvatore ‘61Patricia Jackson ‘62Wendy Leyser Wallace ‘64John Cerrone ‘66Richard Jackson ‘66Harry Kast ‘66George Pappas ‘67Laura Lasker ‘70Kurt Carlson ‘71Peter Zaccagnino ‘71George Reilly ‘73Rick Sarner ‘73David Dwelle ‘74John Rutledge ‘74Don Jackson ‘75Gaynor Brennan ‘76William Clark ‘76Laura Freeman ‘76Bob Hitchcock ‘76Bill Schymik ‘76Danny Shapiro ‘76Carol Cheswick Wilson ‘76Bill Fieber ‘77Ed Cesare ‘78Jay McDermott ‘78Skip Dailey ‘79Lawrence Slifkin ‘80Eric Carson ‘81Ken Corbin ‘81Polly Davis ‘81

Pete Karlan ‘81Cathy Ditesheim Krieger ‘81Andrew H. Pritchard ‘81Tina Repp ‘81Roy Schindele ‘81Todd Boe ‘82Ainite Christie ‘82Amy Cooper Savage ‘82Tim Tully ‘82Nancy Boccuzzi Carnavalla ‘83David Pritchard ‘83Susan Lehnert Smith ‘83Scott Carson ‘84Mindy Fox Pritchard ‘84Todd Forman ‘85Steve Devereux ‘86David Garfinkle ‘86Jessica Kelly ‘86Marianne Stein Magnotta ‘86Tricia Moss Manganello ‘86Peter Parles ‘86Greg Pesky ‘86Larry Smith ‘86Heather C. Trojan ‘86H. Justin Cosell ‘87Ana Rabassa ‘87Read Hubbard ‘89Judd Malin ‘89Pilar Rabassa ‘89Bryan Dietz ‘90Debbie Levinson Dietz ‘90Robin Goldstein Duffy ‘91Ahmed Fattouh ‘91Lyn Buccieri Fox ‘91Marie DiGiorgio Lucas ‘91Brooke Kuffel O’Connor ‘91Monica Thompson Pharr ‘91John Salib ‘91

Natalia Vaughan Anderson ‘92Efrosene Begetis ‘92Clare Nichols Drebitko ‘92Michael Pappalardo ‘92Anthony Guevara ‘93Lara Corrente ‘95Jennifer Grunberg ‘95Tim Hughes ‘95Jeff Kuffel ‘95Colin Cosell ‘97Rory Donahue ‘97Jennifer Roselle Guevara ‘97Colin Thom ‘97Soulafreda Valassis ‘97Devere Jones ‘98Ben Wiegand ‘00Victoria Chamberlin ‘01Rodney Jean-Baptiste ‘01Sarah Larsen ‘01Jeannette Brooks Naimoli ‘01Lesan Chernet ‘02Solomon Chernet ‘02Carrie Goldstein ‘02Nicole Kenaga ‘02Mike Little ‘02Luke Page ‘02Jeremy Buccolo ‘03Katherine Carey ‘03Mike Sheehan ‘03Tim Wiegand ‘03Pete Magrath ‘04Bobby Brennan ‘05Gretchen Hahn ‘05Dana Hill ‘05Caitlin A. Malloy ‘05Lauren Russell ‘05Marlon Alebiosu ‘06Charlotte Bareiss ‘06

Beth Connolly ‘06Keri DeMar ‘06Oliver Gray ‘06Catherine King ‘06Ashley Luneburg ‘06Chris Lupica ‘06Lizzie Magrath ‘06Amanda Metviner ‘06Anna Pusack ‘06Ryan Sussan ‘06Gaelle Tribie ‘06Kara Frisoli ‘07Rob Kempner ‘07Jeff Lounsbury ‘07Henry Myers ‘07Hannah Rabin ‘07Bryan Sarner ‘07Steve Sheehan ‘07Dru Surkes ‘07Caitlin Weinstock ‘07Andy Zaccagnino ‘07Ashley Alebiosu ‘08Cody Benedetto ‘08Kevin Griffin ‘08Ruthie Hubbard ‘08Brent Luneburg ‘09Maria Catenacci ‘10Kaitlyn Della Jacono ‘10Alexa Molinaro ‘10Tyler Benedetto ‘11Austin Doering ‘11Scott Huley ‘11Matt Johnson ‘11Devon Kelley ‘11Patrick Kennedy ‘11Adrienne Lange ‘11Phillip Nussbaum ‘11

Alumni in Attendance During Homecoming Weekend

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Want to Volunteer for Your Alma mater? If you are interested in volunteering

or speaking at a special alumni

event, please contact Mike Little ‘02

at alumni@klht.org or

(203) 322-3496, Ext. 375.

Got Sports? Please join one of our special Alumni

Sports Clubs, where you can compete

against fellow Alumni and relive the

experience from your “glory days.”

Sports include flag football, basketball,

softball, soccer, and lacrosse. Each

game will be followed by a cocktail

reception. Dates and times TBA.

Please email alumni@klht.org with

the sports you would like to play.

Memorabilia If you have any memorabilia from

King, Low-Heywood, Thomas, LHT,

or KLHT that you would like to donate

to the Alumni Office, please contact

Mike Little ’02 at alumni@klht.org

or (203) 322-3496, Ext. 375. Yearbooks,

uniforms, journals, and photos – we

would like to preserve as many items

from your alma mater as possible.

mike Little ‘02 – Editor

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Kathleen o’Rourke – Photography

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Upcoming Alumni Events

Winter 2012 NYC Networking Event (21 and Older)

Alumni Basketball Game (All ages)

Spring 2012 Boston Alumni Reception (21 and Older)

Alumni Spring Sport Event (All ages)

Stamford Alumni Reception (21 and Older)

Dates and times TBA