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Black Gods of the Asphalt: An Original Play by Instructor Onaje WoodbineThe department of theatre and dance is pleased to present its spring play, Black Gods of the Asphalt. Director Allen Grimm and writer Onaje Woodbine invite you to experience an original play about hard-ship, loss, and connections to our ancestors. Performances will be held tonight, Friday, May 27, and tomorrow, Saturday, May 28.

On the street, every ball-player has a story. Fusing the beats of city life with rhythms of basketball and pulsating hip-hop dance, our production weaves from urban courts to memories of prison, slave communities, and Africa. The stories we tell transform the asphalt into a sacred altar of per-severance, healing, and love. Black Gods of the Asphalt is based on the book of the same name by Woodbine, which in turn grew out of a series of interviews and true stories he collected through research into the community of Roxbury, Mass.

The cast and crew of Black Gods of the Asphalt includes Cristina Aguado Medrano ’16, Tiffany Bauman ’16, Bailey Colon ’18, Christian Cruz ’16, Anna Dear ’16, Lydia Fikru ’17, JayShawn Fuller ’17, Dakoury Godo-Solo ’17, Kiarah Hortance ’17, Isabel Jauregui ’17, Aliesha Jordan ’19, Joshua Jordan ’16, Kalina Ko ’17, Natalie Landaverde ’18, Annie McGovern ’18, Mofopefoluwa Olarinmoye ’16, David Onabanjo ’18, Madison Pettaway ’17, Rosie Poku ’17, Justice Robinson ’18, Morgan Rooney ’17, Jax Ross ’17, Zach Ruffin ’17, Ashley Scott ’16, James Taylor ’16, Teagan Thompson ’18, Ria Vieira ’19, Jenny Wang ’16, Myioshi Williams ’17, and Evelyn Wu ’18. Black Gods of the Asphalt is stage managed by Emily Ndiokho ’18 and features set design by technical director Jake Josef and costume and lighting designs by Billy W. Murray.

Black Gods of the Asphalt will be performed Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Tang Theatre. Tickets are $5 each and can be reserved through the PA box office at ext. 4433.

The Andover

GazetteThe Newsletter of the Phillips Academy Community

May 27, 2016

IN THIS ISSUEThe Scene .................................................2Oral History Training ............................3Susan Alovisetti’s Retiring ...................3Strike Up the Bands ...............................3Chamber Music Concert .......................3Final Weekend Wellness Activity .......3Choral Concert ........................................3Memorial Day Observance ..................3Celebrate David Flash ...........................4Celebration of Teaching ........................4Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing ...........4Brace Center Seeks Advisor .................4Faculty Meeting Schedule ....................4Commencement Concert .......................4Commencement Volunteers Needed ..4Athletic Schedule ...................................5Addison Event ........................................5FAC Minutes ...........................................5Community Engagement Thanks .......6Student Prizes Awarded .......................6SAC Minutes ...........................................7Green Move-Out ....................................7Classified Ads .........................................8PLC Opportunities .................................8The Way to Wellness ..............................8Employment & Benefits News .............9Strategic Plan News .............................11

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

—George Bernard Shaw

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Note: There will not be a Protestant Service this Sunday. Please join the campus for Monday’s Memorial Day Commemoration (details elsewhere in the Gazette).

Sunday, May 296:45–7:30 p.m.—Roman Catholic Mass Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with priests of the Archdiocese of Boston presiding. Special music by Dr. Abbey Siegfried, school organist. Kemper Chapel, side entrance to Cochran Chapel.

Faith groups have ended for the year! See you again in the fall. Best of luck to our seniors in the Class of 2016!

Faith Group Board Members for 2016–2017Andover Christian Fellowship (ACF): Auguste White ’17 and Daviel Yen ’18, copresidents; Alex Cleveland ’17 and Rachel Lin ’18, co-vice presidents

Catholic Student Fellowship (CSF): Nicole Durrett ’17, president; Tori Laurencin ’18 and Grace Limoncelli ’18, co-vice presidents; Alex Kruizenga ’18, public relations

Culture, Politics and Religion (CPR): Abdurahman Donka ’18, Jackson Lee ’17, Andrew Lin ’17, and Madison Pettaway ’17, board members

Gospel Choir: Emily Humphreys ’17; Breyanna Watson ’18

Hindu Student Union (HSU): Tanvi Kanchinadam ’19 and Hosshini Suraj ’19, coheads

Jewish Student Union (JSU): Leah Adelman ’17 and Herbie Rimerman ’17, copresidents; Louis Aaron ’18, lieutenant; Samantha Bloom ’18, Miles Kaufman ’19, Jack O’Neil ’19, and Madeleine Stern ’17, board members

Schedule of Community and Extracurricular Activities

Religious Scene

THE SCENE

Gazette submissions are due at [email protected] by 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Friday, May 277 p.m.—Academy Concert BandsFeaturing works by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Holst, and more. Cochran Chapel.

8 p.m.—Black Gods of the AsphaltStudents perform faculty-written play. Repeat performance Saturday, May 28, at 7:30. Tickets, $5 each, may be reserved through the Box Office at ext. 4433. Tang Theatre.

Saturday, May 286:30 p.m.—Chamber Music Society ConcertWorks by Beethoven, Shostakovitch, Haydn, and more. Timken Room, Graves Hall.

7:30 p.m.—Black Gods of the AsphaltRepeat performance. Tang Theatre.

2 p.m.—ZumbaWellness Center Community Space (garden level).

Sunday, May 293 p.m.—Choral ConcertThe Academy Chorus and Fidelio Society perform. Cochran Chapel.

4 p.m.—Senior Dance RecitalSteinbach Theatre.

Monday, May 304:30 p.m.—Memorial Day ObservanceChapel Cemetery, proceeding to Memorial Bell Tower.

Tuesday, May 313 p.m.—Reception for David FlashFarewell to a departing colleague. Mural Room, Paresky Commons.

Wednesday, June 111 a.m.—All Hands on Deck! A talk on images of boating culture in American art. Museum Learning Center, Addison Gallery.

Thursday, June 21 p.m.—Reception for Susan AlovisettiFarewell to a retiring colleague. OWHL.

Saturday, June 43 p.m.—Commencement ConcertWorks by Strauss, Sibelius, Lalo, Anderson, Prokofieff, Tschaikowsky, and Haydn. Cochran Chapel.

The final Gazette of the 2015–2016 academic

year will be published on Friday, June 10.

Please plan accordingly!


Chamber Music Society ConcertOn Saturday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m., the music department will present the Phillips Academy Chamber Music Society, comprising faculty and students. Following this concert, at 8 p.m., the students in the Chamber 500 class will perform. The program will include movements of chamber music by Arnold, Devienne, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Dohnányi, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and others.

This concert, free and open to the public, will take place in the Timken Room of Graves Hall. For further information, please contact the music department at ext.4260 or e-mail [email protected].

Strike Up the Bands!Tonight, at 7 p.m., the music department will present the Academy Concert Bands under the direction of Vincent Monaco and Derek Jacoby. The program will feature the music of Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Fučik, Giacchino, and Holst, as well as an arrangement of an Irish folk melody. The concert, free of charge and open to the public, will take place in Cochran Chapel. For more information, please contact the music department at ext. 4260 or e-mail [email protected].

Choral ConcertThe Chorus and Fidelio Society will present a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, in Cochran Chapel. The program will feature the Academy Chorus performing songs from various traditions including Thai, Japanese, and Indian, as well as American. The program will also feature the Fidelio Society performing works by Charles Stacy ’16, Gjeilo, Monteverdi, and Gwyneth Walker ’64. Fidelio is under the direction of Christopher Walter. The Academy Chorus is under the direction of Mr. Walter and Dr. Abbey H. Siegfried.

This concert is free and open to the public. For further information, please contact the music department at ext. 4260 or e-mail [email protected].

Final Weekend Wellness ActivityWe would like to invite students and Phillips Academy community members to attend our final weekend wellness activity for the month of May! On Saturday, May 28, from 2 to 3 p.m., instructor Katie Pina will be teaching Zumba in the Wellness Center Community Space (garden level).

Memorial Day ObservanceIn honor of those who lost their lives while serving in the military, an observance of Memorial Day will be held Monday, May 30.

We will gather at the top gate of the Chapel Cemetery (52 veterans are buried there, including some who served in the Civil War) at 4:30 p.m. and then proceed to the Memorial Bell Tower, carrying the national flag aloft. At 4:45 p.m. there will be a brief set of remarks, followed by the playing of “Taps.”

After the ceremony concludes, we invite all participants to move to Flagstaff Court, where the staff of Paresky Commons has graciously agreed to host a traditional Memorial Day barbecue, complete with hot dogs, hamburgers, cake, and ice cream.

We hope all of you enjoy the day with your family and friends and extend an invitation to each of you to end the day with members of your Andover community.

—The Reverend Anne GardnerDirector of Religious and Spiritual Life

Tracy Sweet (ext. 4313)Director of Academy Communications

Libby O’Brien (ext. 4659)Editor

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Congratulate Susan Alovisetti on her RetirementPlease join the OWHL librarians as we celebrate Susan Alovisetti’s many years of service to the community.

We welcome everyone to stop by for cake and to wish Susan well in her retirement on Thursday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m.

—Celeste DascoliManager of Access Services

Oral History TrainingIn conjunction with English instruc-tor Adrian Khactu, the Archives will offer an oral-history training workshop for students and adults on campus who are interested in learning how to conduct ethical, substantive, and engaging interviews for qualitative research projects. Experienced anthropologists from the Vermont Folklife Center will lead the workshop in a conversational setting that includes exploring basic concepts, observing a demonstra-tion interview, and conducting a mini-interview.

The workshop will be held Saturday, September 17, and more details will be available in the fall. Those interested in attending should contact Paige Roberts, director of Archives and Special Collections, at [email protected].

—Paige RobertsDirector of Archives and Special Collections


Commencement Volunteers NeededCommencement Exercises will be held the morning of Sunday, June 5. We are looking for volunteers for that day. Volunteers play an important role by greeting guests, handing out programs, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of all our guests. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please e-mail Crystal McGuire at [email protected]. Thank you!

—Crystal McGuireCommencement Coordinator

Brace Center Seeks Advisory Board MemberThe Brace Center is hoping to add a member of the staff to its advisory board. The Brace Center Advisory Board’s mission is threefold: (1) advise the codirectors on and help problem-solve issues of intersectional gender equity and inclusion within the campus community and more broadly across different constitu-encies (i.e., alumni, parents); (2) work with students and other colleagues/offices across the school on special tasks/projects dedicated to addressing gender issues (the Brace Center Student Advisory Board is available to help lead such initiatives); and (3) help facilitate conversations/training related to intersectional gender inclusion to students, faculty, and staff. Board members all have expertise (academic or professional) or a strong, dem-onstrated interest in gender issues. Board meetings take place biweekly, during the day. Any staff colleague who would like to become the board’s staff representative should send a brief statement of interest to Brace codirectors Flavia Vidal and Tasha Hawthorne by Friday, May 27.

Thank you!—Flavia Vidal

Instructor in English Codirector, Brace Center for Gender Studies

Commencement ConcertThe music department will present a Commencement concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, in Cochran Chapel. The program will include works by Strauss, Sibelius, Lalo, Anderson, Prokofieff, Tschaikowsky, and Haydn, under the direction of James Orent.

This concert is free and open to the public. For further informa-tion, please contact the music department at ext. 4260 or e-mail [email protected].


Celebrate David Flash as He Heads WestAfter 15 years at Andover, David Flash has been appointed director of international development at Stanford University.

David joined Phillips Academy in July 2001 as director of gift planning and led our planned giving efforts with great success for 13 years. Beginning in 2012, David added Asia relations to his portfolio of activities, bringing philanthropy from Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and other nations to new heights. In 2014, he transitioned to a full-time global role, becoming the director of international advancement. Through David’s engagement and cultivation, alumni and parents from around the world have made remarkable gifts that have touched every part of the Academy.

Please join us for an informal dessert reception in David’s honor on Tuesday, May 31, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Mural Room, Paresky Commons.

—Thom LockerbySecretary of the Academy, Office of Academy Resources

Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Testing Begins June 6Campuswide fire alarm and sprinkler testing will begin Monday, June 6, and will continue through Friday, June 24. No testing will occur during the month of July, but test-ing will commence again Monday, August 1, and continue through Friday, August 26.

All testing will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to all dorm rooms, faculty apartments, office space, mechani-cal rooms, attics, basements, and closets will be required.

Please note that sprinkler testing may cause water discolor-ation within the buildings. If this occurs, run your water for approximately 15 minutes. If the discoloration continues, contact the OPP Help Desk at ext. 4320.

—George CoteManager, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance

Celebration of TeachingFaculty and spouses/partners, please join us

Wednesday, June 8

5–7 p.m.

George Washington Hall

The five o’clock ceremony in Tang Theatre will be followed by a reception in Steinbach Lobby.

—Patrick FarrellDean of Faculty

Faculty Meeting ScheduleMay 30: No faculty meeting; Memorial Day

mailto:[email protected]


Faculty Advisory CommitteeMinutes from May 16Present: S. Buckwalter, L. Long, W. Orben, M. Doheny (scribe), P. Farrell, J. Palfrey

Our final official meeting of the year was very busy. We did not manage to address all issues on the agenda. We plan to meet once more. If you do not see answers in the minutes to your questions, stay tuned.

1. Talk about the 4x5 schedule remains lively, especially after our meeting on Monday, May 16. We fielded concerns about whether there was “voter regret.” We also heard strong sup-port for the need to focus on moving forward and making the 4x5 work effectively. This is a contentious issue for the faculty. How, though, do we also make sure concerns are heard? The tenor of our meetings can be difficult, and feel-ings run high. We have a lot of work to do.

2. How are members of committees chosen? Do certain people get to be on more than one committee? If so, is that right? How can we make sure that there is balance on committees? In our ongoing discussions around equity and inclusion, committee assignments are important. There might be mul-tiple constituencies that warrant a seat at the table. This is a very complex undertaking, and Pat welcomes feedback as he continues to build committees for next year.

3. A concern about the HW policy. In the 4x5 discussion, we will be talking about what rules should be in place. It was noted that SAC has been discussing HW policies. It also

came up in faculty meeting. We need to be in compliance with the law regarding accommodations under the ADA. This means that it might not always be possible for the fac-ulty to make final decisions. John and the trustees must ful-fill their role with regard to our legal obligations. Lawsuits around this issue have occurred. John welcomes questions.

4. How will the empathy and balance curriculum fit? Ideas are in the planning stages as we prepare to launch the ninth-grade program next fall. There will be more information and more opportunity for feedback, leading to faculty votes later next year.

5. After Ai-Jen Poo’s visit, some questions have been asked about whether our payment structure for staff here is in line with her thinking. She has always argued for a living wage, something that was achieved here recently. The new pay structure arose after staff themselves expressed concerns that hard work needed to be valued and rewarded. This goes hand-in-hand with a more robust evaluation process. John welcomes any questions or concerns.

6. Do we have too much happening for students on Sunday mornings? There seem to be quite a few mandatory meet-ings of late. This might be alleviated by the 4x5 schedule. In the meantime, do we need to be more careful about taking time away from students (and sometimes adults, too) on a Sunday morning? There are many reasons Sunday mornings might be important for students, whether it be for religious observance, reflection, HW—or sleeping!

Friday, May 27Lacrosse GV Exeter H 5:30Ultimate Frisbee CSW A 4:15Ultimate Frisbee JV CSW A 4:15

Saturday, May 28Crew G Interscholastics A 8:00Tennis BV Tournament A 8:45Crew B Interscholastics A 10:00Alumni Baseball Alumni H 10:30Alumni Lacrosse Alumni H 11:00Softball V Exeter H 12:00Baseball JV1 Exeter H 2:00Baseball V Exeter H 2:00Lacrosse BV Exeter H 2:00Lacrosse BJV1 Exeter H 2:00Lacrosse GJV1 Exeter H 2:00Track & Field G Exeter H 2:00Track & Field BJV Exeter H 2:00Track & Field B Exeter H 2:00Track & Field GJV Exeter H 2:00Volleyball BV Exeter H 2:00

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All Hands on Deck! Images of Boating Culture in American ArtOn Wednesday, June 1, at 11 a.m., Addison curatorial assistant Kelley Tialiou will explore the role of boating in American culture through paint-ings, watercolors, photographs, and sketches by such artists as Mary Cassatt, Stuart Davis, Lyonel Feininger, Winslow Homer, John La Farge, Fitz Henry Lane, Charles Sheeler, and Stuart Travis from the Addison’s collection and beyond. This lecture is held in conjunction with Andover Reads, Memorial Hall Library’s community book club. This year, the book selected was The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, the story of nine under-dog American rowers who won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. The event, free and open to the public, will take place in the Museum Learning Center at the Addison Gallery.



Gratitude from the Office of Community EngagementOn behalf of our community partners, our students, and our office, we would like to thank the following community members for their participation in our programs during the spring term. Because of them, hundreds of students were able to engage with our community partners every week; we are grateful for their time, effort, and energy. We could not do this work without adults in the community who volunteer to work along-side our students and community partners!

Rebecca Hayes, Christine Jee, and Addison Community Ambassadors Jamie Kaplowitz

Kassie Archambault ARC

Holly Barnes and Chris Walter Andover-Lawrence Strings

Juli McDonough Bread and Roses Serving and Lazarus House

Lou Bernieri, Elaine Crivelli, and Bread Loaf Writing Workshop Claudia Stern

Maria Litvin Coding Circle

Adela Habib Homework Room

Nina Scott Jumpstart

Chloe Epstein MSPCA

Emilyn Sosa Project VOICE/ESL

Sue Buckwalter and Emilyn Sosa Si, Se Puede

We’d also like to thank Lisa Joel, Maria Litvin, Liz Monroe, Andi Orben, Will Orben, Abbey Siegfried, and Donny Slater for organizing Sunday Funday events for the chil-dren of faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as Caroline Odden for hosting a session of Science Club for Girls at the observatory this term!

As always, our office is eager to coordinate and fund community engagement projects for dorms, advisories, departments, clubs, and teams. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with me ([email protected]) if you would like to explore possibilities for groups in which you participate.

Additionally, in an effort for adults on campus to connect with each other, next year our office plans to offer monthly community engagement projects for interested faculty, staff, and administrators. If there is an organization that you are involved with or know about, and you want us to schedule a project with that organization, please e-mail Emilie Hughes ([email protected]).

—Monique Cueto-PottsDirector, Community Engagement Office

Student Prizes AwardedAt the Community Prize Dessert on Wednesday, May 25, the following prizes were awarded:

John Adam Kingsbury Jr. Memorial Prize: Sara Luzuriaga ’16

Russell & Sumner Burritt Stiles Prize: Myioshi Williams ’17

Andover Club Book Prize: Jack Lawlor ’17

Langley C. Keyes Prize: Larson Tolo ’18

Anthony Peter Wells Memorial Prize: Jamille Taveras ’19

Achievement Prize: Skylar-Bree Takyi ’16

James Sterling Ayars Jr. Memorial Prize: Kristen Overly ’16

Samuel L. Fuller Prize: Payton Jancsy ’16

Isabel Maxwell Hancock Award: BrianPaul Robert ’16

Richard Jewett Schweppe Memorial Prize: Diego Chavez ’16

Henry S. Van Duzer Prize: Jenny Huang ’16

Warren Prize: Sydney Baumgardt ’16

Please join us in congratulating these students. Thank you to the faculty for nominating their students, and to John Palfrey and Linda Carter Griffith for emceeing the event! And many thanks to the members of the prize committee (Elizabeth Aureden, John Bird, Monique Cueto-Potts, Maggie Farnsworth, Linda Carter Griffith, Mike Kuta, Julie Powers, Noah Rachlin, and Cindy Stewart) for their work this year.

—Vivien MallickOn behalf of the prize committee



Senior Administrative CouncilMinutes from May 23Present: John Palfrey, Linda Griffith, Nancy Jeton, Pat Farrell, Jenny Elliott, Stephen Carter, Thom Lockerby, Trish Russell, Tracy Sweet, Ferd Alonso, and Jim Ventre (scribe)

Excused: Andrea Nix, Rachael Skiffer, and Sean Logan

Update from Tracy Sweet:

Communications is working on completing two RFPs: for campaign messaging and a website redesign. They are also working with Admission on the first-round design of the new catalog, which features student design and a student-conceived digital platform.

Update from Steve Carter:

The renovation of the Isham Infirmary building into the new West dorm is going smoothly. The project is on schedule and going well. The campus heating system will be turned off on May 31. A major flood in Fuess North was handled smoothly by all.

Update from Thom Lockerby:

The end of the fiscal year is approaching. The OAR team is focused on year-end giving and the approach of Reunion Weekend. There is also work being done around community messaging and the best way to communicate about campaign planning.

Update from Linda Carter Griffith:

The Brace Center Writer’s Series was very successful. The end of the school year features AfLatAm events, the Host Family Dessert, and the Prize Dessert. The Prize Dessert was organized by prize committee chair Vivien Mallick. A draft of the ASM calendar for 2016-2017 was reviewed. The SAC agreed that Linda and Chris Capano, who are coordinating speakers, should aim for a range of voices and perspectives across the year’s program-ming. They will seek suggestions from the campus community. The upcoming election presents a great opportunity to highlight diverse points of view.

Update from Jenny Elliott:

There is excitement around the end of the school year. Senior Sunrise is this week! Training for proctors, prefects, elected lead-ers, PACE seniors, and others is in progress. Work on the com-munity calendar continues. The goal is for students and faculty to have easier access to campus events while also striving toward noncompetitive scheduling. The Opening of School schedule has been posted on PAnet.

Update from Jim Ventre:

With a slightly higher admission yield, the enrollment manage-ment challenge continues. We extend thanks to the dean of stu-dents and the dean of studies in coordinating housing and classes for new and returning students.

Green Move-OutYour Trash Is Another’s Treasure: Give Your Stuff a Second LifeThe Green Move-Out, a major campus initiative, makes the residence hall move-out process environmentally and community friendly through a donation drive. This year, all materials will be donated directly to Goodwill.

High-quality donations will be collected from Tuesday, May 31, until Sunday, June 5, in shipping containers marked with “Green Move-Out!” signs. These will be located next to cluster dumpster/recycling areas, with the exception of the container for the West Quad North Cluster, which has been moved to the Isham parking lot (north) for safety.

Materials being accepted include:

• Gently used clothes, shoes, bedding, towels, and books

• Storage containers, small furniture, dishes, desk lamps, and fans that are in good condition

• Unused/unopened school supplies, personal care items, and cleaning supplies

• All electronics, including items with a cord or battery, whether working or broken

• Hazardous waste items, such as printer cartridges, batteries, lightbulbs, and paint

Locations for the containers:

• ABB Cluster: Clement/Draper Cottage dumpsters

• FLG Cluster: Gelb dumpsters

• PKN Cluster: Knoll/Sanctuary dumpsters

• WQN Cluster: Isham parking lot

• WQS Cluster: Taylor/Johnson dumpsters

Please note: Students are responsible for removing all items from dorms before checking out with house counselors; donations will not be collected from common rooms. Also, no high-quality donations, recyclables, or hazardous waste can go in the campus trash.

There will be additional trash and recycling pick-ups during peak move-out times to help reduce the amount of over-flow/trash in the area. Additional 30-yard roll-off recycling and trash dumpsters will also be located at the Sumner Smith Garage and Pine Knoll.

—Russell D.H. StottSenior Manager, Campus Design, Sustainability and Grounds


The Way to WellnessHarvard Medical School’s newsletter offers six ways to ease neck pain.

Everyday life isn’t kind to the neck; you’re probably familiar with that crick you get when you cradle the phone between your shoulder and ear, or the strain you feel after working at your computer. Neck pain usually evolves over time, and it may be spurred by arthritis, poor posture, declining muscle strength, stress, or even a lack of sleep. Try these six tips to take better care of your neck.

Don’t stay in one position for too long. It’s hard to reverse bad posture. If you get up and move around often enough, you’ll avoid leaving your neck in an unhealthy position for a long period.

Make some ergonomic adjustments. Position your computer mon-itor at eye level so you can see it easily. Use the hands-free function on your phone or wear a headset. Prop your tablet on a pillow so it sits at a 45-degree angle rather than lying flat on your lap.

If you wear glasses, keep your prescription up to date. When your eyewear prescription isn’t up to date, you tend to lean your head back to see better.

Don’t use too many pillows. Sleeping with several pillows under your head can stifle your neck’s range of motion.

Know your limits. Before you move a big armoire across the room, consider what it might do to your neck and back—then ask for help!

Get a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep can increase your risk for several different conditions, including muscle and bone pain.

Remember that if your neck aches, it’s no wonder. The structures of your neck must support a heavy weight: your head. There are many causes of neck pain. Even without a clearly diagnosed cause, today’s treatments can effectively relieve the pain and help you learn how to prevent its return.

—Wendy M. CogswellWellness Committee


Classified AdsFor Sale: Boston upright UP146 black piano, bought at Symphony Hall’s Tanglewood sale in 2007, excellent condi-tion, moving to Calif. and downsizing, so have to give up it, $7,500; La-Z-Boy recliner sofa, fabric covered, excellent condition, $200; Bush maple color bookshelf, 66 inches, $30. Photos are available on request. If interested, please contact Ying at [email protected] or 978-764-5087.

For Sale: Maple twin bed with mattress and box spring, $40 or b.o.; antique “Jenny Lind” spool bed with mattress and box spring custom made for this shorter-length double bed, $100 or b.o.; black leather recliner, free; This End Up desk and chair, $25 or b.o. All items are available the last week of June. If interested, contact Adele Carter at 978-475-8310 or [email protected].

Seeking house-sitting. Jenny Bensley, Class of ’78, would be happy to house-sit for someone in Andover during the month of July, and is willing to take care of pets and garden. If interested, please email [email protected].

For Sale: Washing machine (available in June), $70; round kitchen table with drop leaves, $50; three kitchen chairs, $5 each; oak twin platform bed with headboard and storage drawer, excellent condition, $75. Photos are available on request. Contact Max Alovisetti at [email protected] or 978-475-0598.

For Sale: Dog carrier, Petco brand, 24 inches long by 20 inches high, used twice, $20; 12-Volt jump starter, Jump-N-Carry Co., Model 660, never used, $65; Craftsman 12-inch string trimmer, electric, $40. If interested, contact Tom Cone at 978-886-4043 or [email protected].

Moving Sale: 43 Salem Street on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11 (Reunion Weekend), from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Everything is for sale, including: large sectional; solid wood dining room set with six chairs, two leaves, table pads, and a lighted china hutch; kitchen set; two dresser sets; several desks; leather loveseat; and other various pieces of furniture. We are also parting with tons of other “stuff,” including: several American Girl dolls; Barbie dolls; clothes; framed pictures; pots and pans; stackable washer/dryer; dishwasher; file cabinets; floor and table lamps; five air conditioners (including one freestanding); shelving units (especially good for garage or basement storage); small table saw; hand tools; outdoor patio furniture; large, cement outdoor table and benches; crystal glasses; complete set of high-end china; crystal chandelier; various Lenox plates; and Boehm figurines. The list goes on; virtually every-thing in the house is for sale. Please contact Marc Koolen at [email protected] with any questions.

For Sale: Queen-size platform bed with storage drawers, $50 or b.o.; twin bed with storage drawer, $50 or b.o. If inter-ested, e-mail Chris Walter at [email protected].


A Celebration of Service for Staff and AdministratorsOn Wednesday, May 25, the Academy honored and celebrated staff and administrators who reached or will reach 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, and 30-year service milestones in the 2016 calendar year. Congratulations to the following recipients:

30 Years of ServiceDennis Conroy,

Residential MaintenanceCeleste Dascoli,

Oliver Wendell Holmes LibraryDanny DeFrancesco,

Residential MaintenanceSusan Faxon,

Addison Gallery of American ArtJuliann McDonough,

Addison Gallery of American ArtGary Mignault, Capital Projects

25 Years of ServiceBrian Coleman,

Addison Gallery of American ArtWilliam Kent, Custodial DepartmentValerie Mack, Admissions OfficeGeorge Robertson, Public Safety Office

20 Years of ServiceWendy Cogswell, Public Safety OfficePaula Driscoll, Technology OfficeMaria Elliott, Technology OfficeJacqueline Fallon, Summer SessionDiane Glynn,

Office of Academy ResourcesWendy Heckman, Music DepartmentJerome Holley, Custodial DepartmentEdward McGuire, Public Safety OfficeJose Ortiz, Custodial DepartmentIngrid Sanchez, Custodial Department

15 Years of ServiceArlene Collins, Ice Rink OperationsGeorge Cote,

Electrical & Mechanical MaintenanceRuth Davis, Work Control-OPPJoAnne Fallon, English DepartmentMaureen Ferris,

Office of the COO/CFODavid Flash,

Office of Academy ResourcesJudy Hoyt, Technology OfficeElisa Martyn, Wellness CenterShawn McKallagat, Wellness Center

Madeline Minahan, Admissions OfficeAndrea Brillaud, Ice Rink OperationsRodney Rivera, Public Safety OfficeBenjamin Ruggles, Ice Rink OperationsAustin Sharpe,

Addison Gallery of American ArtPaul Sialatis, GroundsJoseph Tambeau,

Residential Maintenance

10 Years of ServiceRobert Acorn, Wellness CenterLisa Conlon, Wellness CenterMaryann Connolly, Wellness CenterRamona Cruz, Custodial DepartmentCheryl Douty, Art DepartmentLisa Foster,

Office of Academy ResourcesAnna Gesing,

Addison Gallery of American ArtStacy Gillis,

Office of Academy ResourcesCatherine Golas, Wellness CenterSherri Gray, Technology OfficeNancy Jeton, Head of School’s OfficeRichard Kiberd,

Addison Gallery of American ArtEileen Leary, Comptroller’s OfficeEric Matlin, Ice Rink OperationsBetty Mobbs, Wellness CenterJames O’Brien, Ice Rink OperationsSharon Pei,

Oliver Wendell Holmes LibraryMichael Reist, Investment OfficeElizabeth Tompkins,

Oliver Wendell Holmes LibraryIrene Tucker, Admissions OfficeRachel Vega, Office of Physical PlantCharles Wilkinson,

Addison Gallery of American Art

New Benefit Rates Employees will see any changes to their 2016–2017 benefit elections reflected in their June 17 paycheck for biweekly paid employees and in the June 20 paycheck for monthly paid employees. Please review your paystub deductions to ensure that they are correct, and e-mail Stephanie Donovan at [email protected] with any concerns.

New Health Insurance Plan Year Begins June 1On June 1, 2016, deductibles for employ-ees enrolled in the Academy’s health plans will be reset to zero and a new plan year will begin. This means you (and your family, if applicable) will have to satisfy the deductibles again.

Plan Year Deductibles (June 1, 2016–May 31, 2017)

High-Deductible PPO

• Individual = $1,500

• Individual +1 = $3,000

• Family = $3,000

HMO 1000

Individual = $1,000 medical, $100 prescription

Individual +1 = $2,000 medical, $200 prescription

Family = $2,000 medical, $300 prescription

New Medical Insurance Cards Harvard Pilgrim will be issuing new ID cards to all members and dependents enrolled in both the high deductible PPO and HMO 1000 plans to reflect the acad-emy’s move from a premium pharmacy benefit to a 4-tier value pharmacy benefit. More information about this change can be found on the home page of the ADP portal and in the human resources section on PAnet.

Performance Evaluation Process for Administrators and StaffWe are in the final stretch of the perfor-mance evaluation process. Managers and supervisors are reminded that evaluation meetings should be held between May 16 and June 10.

The new evaluation and self-assessment forms can be found on the Human Resources Page of PAnet. The timeline for this year’s process can be found on the next page.

Employment and Benefits News


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Financial Counseling Available with TIAAThe Academy is making individual, confidential financial counseling sessions with TIAA available to employees at no additional cost.

A TIAA financial consultant will be on campus to discuss how you can achieve your financial goals by investing in solu-tions such as mutual funds, brokerages, life insurance, and annuities. These indi-vidual counseling sessions are intended to help you simplify your retirement by:

• Consolidating your retirement accounts to make it easier to manage your holdings

• Offering any needed estate planning, including addressing life insurance needs and wealth transfer strategies

• Reviewing your retirement income options to provide you with the most flexibility possible

The next group of meetings will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following days:

• Wednesday, June 8

• Thursday, July 28

• Tuesday, August 9

All meetings will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room in GW Hall. Space is limited. To reserve your session, please contact TIAA at 866-843-5640, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST).

Employment OpportunitiesManager of Environmental Health and Safety

Phillips Academy is seeking a manager of environmental health and safety to direct an established team of two direct-report safety specialists to design and oversee the coordination and implementation of environmental health and safety programs at Phillips Academy. The manager will ensure that programs to manage compli-ance with all applicable federal and state environmental and occupational health and safety laws are in place and enforced campuswide. This position requires a bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of eight years related work experience in environmental health and safety, indus-trial hygiene, environmental engineer-ing, chemistry, environmental sciences, or another closely related discipline. Extensive knowledge of state and federal environmental and occupational health and safety regulations required. Excellent problem-solving, written, and oral-com-munication skills are required. Experience within an academic institution is pre-ferred. Familiarity with engineering draw-ings and review of bid specifications is also preferred. A positive, service-oriented demeanor is required. Knowledge of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, is required.

A full background check is required. Review of resumes will begin immedi-ately. Please send a cover letter to [email protected].

Facilities Painter

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time painter in the Office of Physical Plant. Under gen-eral supervision, the painter will primar-ily perform interior and exterior painting tasks on a wide range of campus build-ings. As part of the facilities maintenance team, he or she may be asked to perform other duties involving, but not limited to, carpentry, light plumbing, and other gen-eral maintenance work. Applicants must have basic computer skills and experience in reading construction documents, shop drawings, layout work, and material lists. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform all job functions as required in a facilities setting. Overtime is required as necessary. When emergencies and/or extreme weather conditions occur, the functions of this position may be deemed essential, and employees must report to work and/or remain on duty during their regularly scheduled work hours or the work hours designated by their super-visors. Must have and use a personal vehicle while performing job duties.

A full background check is required. Please send a resume by Friday, June 3, to [email protected].

PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.—Leeann Bennett

Director, Human Resources

Employment and Benefits News continued from page 9


Week of February 22 Evaluation form and self-assessment forms released

February 22 – April 30 Manager/supervisor writes evaluation

By March 30 Self-assessments due to manager/supervisor

May 16 – June 10 Managers and employees have performance evaluation meetings; employees receive rating and increase percentage

July Increases go into effect


Strategic Plan NewsConnecting Our Strengths: It Takes a CommunityThanks to our implementation working groups and the collabo-ration of our entire community, Andover continues to implement the Strategic Plan “by reinterpreting Phillips Academy’s foun-dational values in fresh and inspiring ways.” As the 2015–2016 working groups wrap up their work, we wanted to recognize each one for substantial contributions during the past year:

• Campus Master Plan Steering Committee and subgroups• DELTA (Digital Era Learning & Teaching @ Andover)• Equity & Inclusion (Assessment; Faculty and Staff)• Intellectual Inquiry • Schedule/Calendar • Transitions

We’re also pleased that two new working groups will get under way, and another will continue its work in the coming academic year. These include:

• Climate Action Plan Working Group, which will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campus

• Inter/multidisciplinary Working Group, which will explore the possibilities and logistics of forming a new department to bring together diverse disciplines

• 4x5 Implementation Committee, charged with ensuring a smooth transition to the new schedule in fall 2017, which will continue its prog-ress in 2016–2017

As always, please continue to check the Strategic Plan Blog for updates at sp2014.andover.edu/blog.


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