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August 31, 2010
Jack Coogan, 77, Much Loved Faculty Member Passes Away
Jack Coogan, member of the St. Mark’s faculty from 1978 to 1994, died on Sunday afternoon, August 29th, reports Head of School, John Warren ’74. “Jack had been in failing health for the last few weeks. Fortunately, he and his family and close friends did have the opportunity to spend time together recently," added Warren.
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August 5, 2010
James Tanton Wins Math Hero Award
James Tanton, founding director of the St. Mark's Institute of Mathematics and Mathematics Department faculty member, recently received the Raytheon MathMovesU Math Hero Award. Tanton was selected from a field of 111 nominees and will receive a $2500 grant award and a matching grant of $2500 for St. Mark's.
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August 4, 2010
Several Long Time St. Mark’s Maintenance Staff Members Retire in 2010
Retiring from long terms of service to St. Mark’s School this year are John Mauro, Phil Parsneau and Floyd Kizer. Although Mauro officially retired at the end of 2009, a special event brought him back to campus in the spring.
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July 26, 2010
St. Markers Shine at International Business Competition
Earlier this summer, Sun Hong (Mark) Kim '11 and rising Vth Formers Hee Chung (Christine) Kim and Jin Pyo Rha were part of a team that placed second in the Global Enterprise Challenge. Held in Inchon, South Korea, the competition challenged students to create a children’s game for the year 2030 that would deal with global issues.
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June 16, 2010
Chris Payne Named Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach
St. Mark’s Athletic Director Tracy Jones recently announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Payne as the Head Coach of the Lions girls’ varsity soccer team. Mr. Payne is currently serving as the Director of Coaching for the WTX Division of the Dallas Texans Soccer Club.
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June 23, 2010
Nate Webster ’09 Announces Intention to Run for Office
When Nate Webster ’09 was a St. Mark’s student he was deeply involved in all things political. During the summer between his Vth and VIth form year, at the age of 16, he was Acting Campaign Manager for Jack Hansen, a democratic candidate for state representative in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to his work as Hansen’s campaign manager, Webster had the opportunity to deliver speeches for his candidate and to hit the campaign trail knocking on doors and speaking with constituents.
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June 18, 2010
Scott Young '85 Named Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
Athletic Director Tracy Jones announced this week the appointment of Scott Young, St. Mark's alumnus and former professional hockey player, as the new head coach of the Lions varsity boys' ice hockey program.
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June 16, 2010
Ayers Selected Academic All-American
Brian Ayers ’10 was recently chosen by the US Lacrosse Men’s High School Division Coaches Council as a 2010 Academic All-American. Equally accomplished in the classroom and on the lacrosse field, Ayers scored 27 goals and 28 assists in 15 games in his VI Form season, as one of the top scoring midfielders in the highly competitive Independent School League (ISL).
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June 15, 2010
Alumni/ae Flock to the Quad—Reunion Attendance Increases 25%
Over 350 St. Markers from class years ending in 5 or 10 returned to Southborough this past weekend for Reunion 2010, an increase in attendance of 25% over the last Reunion. Alumni/ae began gathering the evening of Friday June 11 for cocktails, followed by individual class dinners. After dinner classmates enjoyed dancing on Elkins Quad to DJ music from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s and in Forbes where a DJ was playing current hits.
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May 24, 2010
Senior Master Henry Large Addresses Prize Day Audience
"Class of 2010, this is your day!" With those joyous words Head of School John Warren '74 kicked off the Prize Day ceremony on Monday May 24, 2010. Under crystal blue skies, with families and friends in attendance, Prize Day 2010 was perfection.
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