The Andover
Gazette
October 15, 2010
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“It is the mark of an educated mind
to be able to entertain a thought
without accepting it.”
—Aristotle
What’s Inside...
The Scene.......................................................2
Service for Herb Morton .............................3
“Taste of the Andovers” Tickets.................3
CAMD Scholar Presentation ......................3
E-Mail in Outlook Web Express .................4
Abbot Academy Grant Deadline ...............4
Administrative Evaluation .........................4
Community Service .....................................5
From the OWHL...........................................6
Employment and Benefit News .................7
Classifieds .....................................................8
The Newsletter of the Phillips Academy Community
Vol. XXXVI, No. 6
Erin Gruwell to Speak at
October 20 ASM
Our guest speaker at All-School Meeting on Wednesday,
October 20, will be Erin Gruwell. While many people do
not recognize her by name, heads often nod when Erin
is described as “the teacher portrayed in the film,
Freedom Writers.” Through her unique approach to teaching, Ms. Gruwell took students at Wilson High School in
Long Beach, Calif., who were deemed “unteachable”
and transformed them into critical thinkers, aspiring college students, and citizens
for change. They even dubbed themselves the “Freedom Writers”—in homage to
the civil rights activists, the Freedom Riders—and published a book.
Inspired by Anne Frank and Zlata Filipovic (who lived through war-torn
Sarajevo), Erin and her students captured their collective journey in The Freedom
Writers Diary—How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the
World Around Them.
Erin decided to channel her classroom experiences toward a broader cause, and—
today—her impact as a “teacher” extends well beyond Room 203.
Currently, Erin serves as president of the Freedom Writers Foundation. She raises
awareness by traveling nationwide to speak inside large corporations, government
institutions, and community associations. But Erin’s capacity to convert
Erin Gruwell at ASM continued on page 5
First Forays into Archaeology:
Students to Discuss Their Experiences
On Tuesday, October 19, the Massachusetts Archaeological Society’s Northeast Chapter will host speakers Apsara Iyer ’12, Charles Cockburn ’11, and Kerry Joyce ’11 at
7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. The meeting will begin with chapter business; speakers will follow shortly thereafter.
Iyer’s intense interest in the Inca drew her to spend her summer excavating in Cusco,
Peru. She will discuss her first archaeological experience and her impressions of
the field.
Student Archaeologists continued on page 5
Gazette submissions are due at [email protected] by 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Tori Murden McClure continued on page 4
October 15, 2010
The Scene
Friday, October 15
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Schedule of Community Events & Extracurriculars
4 p.m.—Abbot Academy
Association Grant Proposal
Deadline
6:30 p.m.—Theatre
“Tainted Love,” by Walter Wykes.
Directed by Kennedy Edmonds ’12.
“Coming Back Home,” by Julie Zhou ’13.
Directed by Arianna Chang ’13.
Free admission. Theatre Classroom.
Saturday, October 16
10:30 a.m.—Herbert Morton
Memorial Service
Service for long-time registrar and
faculty member. Kemper Auditorium.
Reception to follow in lobby, followed
by brunch in Paresky Commons.
All are welcome.
Friday, October 15
5:45 p.m.—Jewish Shabbat Service
Led by Rabbi Michael Swarttz. Kemper
Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel.
Saturday, October 16
10:30 a.m.— Herbert Morton
Memorial Service
Service for long-time registrar and
faculty member. Kemper Auditorium.
Reception to follow in lobby, followed
by brunch in Paresky Commons.
All are welcome.
Sunday, October 17
5:30–6:30 p.m.—Catholic
Confirmation Preparation
Lower level, Cochran Chapel.
6 p.m.—Protestant Worship
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Sunday’s sermon: “1 Thessalonians:
Get It Done!” Led by the Reverend
Anne Gardner, Protestant Chaplain.
Special music by Patrick Kabanda,
organ; Peter Lorenço, guitar; and Eileen
Lorenço, soprano. Cochran Chapel.
Sunday, October 17
2 p.m.—Gallery Talk
“Abstraction 101: How to Look at an
Abstract Work of Art,” with Brian
Allen, director. Addison Gallery
Tuesday, October 19
7 p.m.—First Forays
into Archaeology
PA student presentations at Massachusetts Archaeological Society’s Northeast
Chapter meeting. Kemper Chapel.
Wednesday, October 20
10:50 p.m.—All-School Meeting
Erin Gruwell, teacher portrayed in
Freedom Writers, will speak.
Cochran Chapel.
Religious Scene
6:45 p.m.—Roman Catholic Mass
Led by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic
Chaplain. Special music by Patrick
Kabanda, organ; Peter Lorenço, guitar;
and Eileen Lorenço, cantor. Kemper
Chapel, lower level Cochran Chapel.
Tuesday, October 19
5:15 p.m.—“Chapel Chatter”
Interfaith Dialogue, led by the
Reverend Anne Gardner and members
of the campus interfaith groups. All are
welcome. Mural Room, upper level of
Paresky Commons.
5:15 p.m.—Jewish Student
Union (JSU)
Student coheads: Shelby Centofanti ’11
and Sarah Stevens ’11. Advisor: Rabbi
Michael Swarttz. Mural Room, upper
level of Paresky Commons.
5:15 p.m.—Catholic Student
Fellowship (CSF)
Student coheads: Meghan Collins ’11
and Elizabeth Oppong ’11. Advisor:
Dr. Mary Kantor. Mural Room, upper
level of Paresky Commons.
Friday, October 22
11 a.m.–2 p.m.—Employee
Wellness Fair
Free health screenings, chair massages,
raffles, and more. Mural Room, Paresky
Commons.
6:30 p.m.—Theatre
“Dorothy and Alice,” by Itamar Moses.
Directed by Samantha Craig ’12.
“Yellow Marrow,” by Paul Rust.
Directed by Anna Stacy ’13.
Free admission. Theatre Classroom.
7 p.m.—CAMD Scholar Presentation
Jenny Zhou ’11: “A+ Because I’m Asian:
An Examination of the Model Minority
Myth.” Panel discussion. Dessert will
be served. Kemper Auditorium.
Wednesday, October 20
6:15–7:15 p.m.—Andover
Christian Fellowship (ACF)
All are welcome! Advisor: Shawn
Fulford. Please join us in Baldwin
Cloister, lower level of Cochran Chapel.
6:30–7:30 p.m.—Hindu Student
Union (HSU)
Student cohead: Haritha Pula ’11.
Please join HSU in the Chapel Balcony
(upper level, front of Chapel).
Thursday, October 21
5–6 p.m.—Gospel Choir
All members of the campus community
and beyond are welcome! No previous
experience needed. Choir director:
Hobert Yates. Student coheads: Nneka
Anunkor ’11 and Ijeoma Ejiogu ’11.
Advisor: Mari Powell. Choir Room,
lower level of Cochran Chapel.
Interfaith Lending Library is now
open in the Chapel Office (Cochran
Chapel, behind the stage). Hours are
8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m.
October 15, 2010
Service for
Herb Morton
Tomorrow
On Saturday, October 16, Phillips
Academy will gather to celebrate
the life and contributions of longtime faculty member Herb Morton.
Mr. Morton was part of the Andover
community for more than 30 years,
serving as both an instructor in mathematics and registrar. The service will
be held in Kemper Auditorium at
10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
“Taste of the Andovers”
Scholarship Fundraiser
Next Wednesday
The Andover Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Andovers
features all-you-can-eat samples from
restaurants and food establishments
from the towns of Andover and North
Andover, as well as a cash bar.
This year’s event will be held on
Wednesday, October 20, from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Andover
Hotel, 123 Old River Road, Andover.
Tickets, normally $25 per person, are
now available at the Comptroller’s
Office for $20 as long as supplies last;
contact Darlene Peracchi at ext. 4510.
Proceeds from this event support the
chamber’s scholarship fund.
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CAMD SCHOLAR PRESENTATION
A+ Because I’m Asian: An Examination of the
Model Minority Myth
Jenny Zhou ’11, presenter
Emma Frey, instructor in history & social science,
faculty advisor
Friday
October 22, 2010
7 p.m.
Dessert will be served
Kemper Auditorium
Standardized test scores, class ranks, and college admissions statistics indicate
that Asian Americans excel academically. But what explains high achievement
among Asian Americans, and do all Asian American students succeed? Jenny
Zhou ’11 will examine the model minority myth—its genesis, its legacy, and its
harmful effects on Asian Americans. A panel presentation will follow.
Panelists:
Dr. Peter Kiang—Professor of Education and Director of the Asian
American Studies Program, UMass–Boston
Dr. Vivian Louie ’84—Associate Professor of Education, Harvard University;
author of Compelled to Excel: Immigration, Education, and Opportunity among
Chinese Americans
Dr. Jean Wu—Program and Education Director for the Office of Diversity
Education and Development and Senior Lecturer in American Studies Program,
Tufts University; Editor, Asian American Studies Now: A Critical Reader
Moderator: Dr. Chris Cynn, instructor in English
Upcoming CAMD Scholar Presentations
Friday, January 7, 2011
Aazim Jafarey ’11, “The Rise of Militant Islam in the
Afghanistan-Pakistan Region.” Faculty advisor: Susanne Torabi,
international student coordinator
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Jean Olsen (ext. 4659)
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Hector Kilgoe ’11, “The School Bus: Vehicle
of Boston’s Desegregation Legacy.” Faculty advisor:
Barbara Landis Chase, head of school
October 15, 2010
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Changing How E-Mail is Viewed in
My Mail (Outlook Web Access)
Several people have asked about the new version of Web mail, My Mail, specifically
regarding the new feature that Microsoft calls “Conversation” mode. This feature
links e-mails based on what is in the subject line and attempts to create a thread of
related e-mails. You can see all of the e-mails by clicking on the triangle (twisty) to the
left of the parent e-mail. If you prefer to see all e-mails on individual lines and not in
Conversation mode, you can do so by clicking next to Arrange by: and then un-checking Conversation. See image below.
Abbot Grant
Proposals Due
Today at 4 p.m
Students, faculty and staff: If you have a
dream for Andover, apply for an Abbot
Academy Association Grant.
Guidelines and the Web-based application
are online at www.abbotacademyassociation.org. Supplementarypaperwork can be
dropped off in the Dean of Studies Office.
A part of the application process includes a
brief presentation to the Abbot Academy
Association board of directors at a dinner
on Tuesday, November 16. If you have
questions, contact Natalie Schorr at
[email protected] or Liz George at
[email protected], ext. 4148.
Visit the Web Mail FAQ link in the Technology Office module on the Faculty/Staff tab
in PAnet for more information about the new version.
—David Hasbany
Associate Director, Technology & Instructional Support
Administrative Evaluation
An administrative evaluation is now under way for John
Rogers in his role as Dean of Studies. The Dean of Studies
oversees the academic program at the Academy. Reporting to
the Assistant Head for Academics/Dean of Faculty, the Dean
of Studies coordinates with the Department Chairs, the
Director of College Counseling, the Director of the Academic
Skills Center, the Director of the Library, the Director of the
Peabody Museum, and the Director of Technology to provide
educational resources and support to all students on campus.
Those who work most closely with John will be asked to complete an evaluation form. In addition, any members of the
faculty and staff who wish to participate in this evaluation
are invited to do so by submitting comments in writing to me
by Friday, November 12.
The following four questions are standard in the evaluation
process and may help focus your response. They are suggested only to supply a starting point for your thoughts.
1.
What does the Dean of Studies do well in his job?
3.
On what can he improve?
2.
4.
How can he be supported in this good work?
Do you have suggestions for how he can improve or
how the institution can support such growth?
—Temba Maqubela
Assistant Head for Academics,
Dean of Faculty
October 15, 2010
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Community Service Off to a Strong Start
This fall, we have had more than 500 students sign up for any
number of our active programs (of which we have more than
30). Our programs range in terms of commitment, services
offered, and communities served. If you know of any students
who are a part of a project, try to engage with them about
their experience!
Service Saturdays!
We have a few upcoming one-day service trips, and we could
use some faculty to chaperone and drive rally wagons.
1.
Help with 9th-Grade Cor Unum Visits!
This year, help out the Community Service Office by bringing
9th-graders to Cor Unum Meal Kitchen. Sign up to chaperone,
to take your advisees, or to take your dorm. This will help the
juniors complete their Non Sibi Day requirement.
Logistics: Groups will leave from the chapel steps at 4 p.m. and
return to the chapel no later than 7:30 p.m. Transportation will be
either by rally wagon or bus, depending on the size of the group,
and this will be arranged by the Community Service Office.
There are still many spots open throughout the year on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays.
2.
3.
10/16 (this Saturday)—A group will work with
Lazarus House in thrift stores throughout Lawrence.
Before the service, John Ingram ’11 will lead a short
walking tour of Lawrence; after the service one of the
folks at Lazarus house will discuss the many issues of
poverty with students.
10/23 (next Saturday)—A group will visit Leahy
Elementary School to finish painting a mural that was
started on Non Sibi Day.
10/24 (next Sunday)—A group will work with the
Andover Conservation Commission, most likely on
trail maintenance.
Please e-mail Brad Silnutzer at [email protected] if
you are interested in helping with the above projects.
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apathy to action matters most at schools and juvenile halls, where any observer
can watch the expressions of troubled teens shift from guarded cynicism to
unabashed hopefulness.
Erin and her students have appeared on numerous television shows, including
Oprah, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Prime Time Live with Connie Chung, Barbara
Walters’ The View, Good Morning America, and CSPAN’s Book TV. Her class has
been featured on National Public Radio and in national
newspapers and People magazine. Paramount Pictures
released Freedom Writers in January 2007, a film based
on this remarkable story featuring Hilary Swank as Erin.
Ms. Gruwell is a graduate of the University of California,
Irvine, where she received the Lauds and Laurels Distinguished Alumni Award. She earned her master’s degree
and teaching credentials from California State University,
Long Beach, where she was honored as Distinguished
Alumna by the School of Education.
Ms. Gruwell’s visit to Phillips Academy is cosponsored by the Abbot Academy
Association, CAMD, the Office of the Dean of Studies, the Everett Gendler Fund,
the Sidney Paley Fund, and the family of Sarah Stevens. Her time here will
include a drop-in session and book-signing at CAMD at noon. Faculty is invited
to join her for lunch in the Mural Room at 1:15 p.m.
—Rabbi Michael Swarttz
Jewish Chaplain
Student Archaeologists
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Cockburn spent six weeks last
summer excavating Neolithic deposits in Cyprus. He will provide a
brief history of prehistoric settlement in southwest Cyprus, relate
the importance of his site, and
impart his observations on life as
an archaeologist.
Joyce chose to study the photographic portrayal of Native Americans throughout history for a
recent American history class. She
will discuss how images changed
over time and the paradoxical
portrayal of the “noble savage.”
—Lindsay A. Randall
Museum Educator
October 15, 2010
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From the
OWHL
OWHL Hosts Meeting of the
Cooperative Library Association
The OWHL instructional team recently hosted the Cooperative Library Association (CLA) fall meeting. According to the association,
CLA was founded in 1972 by librarians from Dana Hall School,
Rivers School and Winsor School. The group has grown to include
more than 60 Boston-area independent schools. Representatives in
attendance included Groton, NMH, Cushing, Middlesex, and other
peer institutions. Dave Hegarty, formerly a member of our instructional team, attended in his current role as director of the library at the Belmont Hill School. The purpose of the meeting was
“to exchange ideas, to inform ourselves about new trends, and to
produce and promote programs or materials related to libraries
and reading.”
Vic Henningsen, instructor in history and social science, welcomed
more than 35 librarians to campus and spoke stirringly about the
importance of teacher/librarian collaboration and its role in successful instruction. Later in the afternoon, instructional librarians
Kathrine Aydelott, Sara Ciaburri, Jeffrey Marzluft, and Sharon Pei
gave a presentation on the various ways OWHLGuides (our Webbased library resource guides) are used in instruction.
Did Glenn Beck Really Say That?
Resource of the Week: LexisNexis Scholastic Universe
Our student researchers often use transcripts of radio and TV
broadcasts as primary source evidence of a historical event, but
there are many other reasons why you might find it useful to be
able to access these transcripts. Al Jazeera, Fox News, CNN,
CNBC, NPR, and Official Kremlin International News Broadcasts
are just a few of the radio and television news producers with content included in the LexisNexis Scholastic Universe database.
Known primarily for indexing legal and newspaper content,
LexisNexis also includes statistics, foreign language publications,
regional news, wire service stories, and magazine content.
Comedian John Stewart said in a Fresh Air interview recently that
his staff writers use LexisNexis to identify funny contradictory
statements made by politicians and other prominent people.
Popular Daily Show segments, such as “Glenn Beck debates Glenn
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Beck,” are developed using the full-text search feature. LexisNexis
is available on our A-to-Z Resource List at www.andover.edu/library/Research/howtofind/Pages/EResourcesList.aspx. Ask any
OWHL librarian to introduce you to this valuable resource.
From the Archive:
The Andover History & Archaeology Club
The first meeting of the Andover History and Archaeology Club
was held in the Freeman Room at the OWH Library on September
29. Members eagerly participated in a trivia contest based on
school history and historic images. The group failed to guess the
amount paid by the Academy for the Abbot campus back in 1973.
The answer is $1.00! The program also featured a short presentation by Marla Taylor, collections assistant at the Peabody Museum
of Archaeology, who will be providing a mock excavation experience for the club. Tim Sprattler, interim archivist, contributed to
the program by displaying a set of large photographs from the
school’s historical collection. He also will be giving a tour to the
club of some of the hidden treasures of the Archive. The club also
will be touring the Andover Historical Society and taking a walking tour of the campus. Interested community members should
contact Apsara Iyer ’12, club president, for more information.
Use of Public Spaces in the OWHL
The OWHL has a variety of spaces that may be reserved for use by
small groups for classes, meetings, and receptions. We are happy to
discuss your proposed use of OWHL space and will help you identify a suitable venue for your meeting or event. Because the spaces
are quite popular, we request that you make your reservations as
far in advance as possible. The Freeman Room is a popular venue
for readings, presentations, and receptions, and will be the site of
a wedding next summer. The Dole Room is used for library instruction, but also has been used for Andover parties, receptions,
and presentations. Even the “silent study” Garver Room may be
available at times the library is not open. In addition to the new
“group study room” on the first floor there are two classrooms on
the second floor that may be booked for classes and small groups.
Please contact the Circulation Desk at ext. 4230 to discuss your requirements and make reservations.
—Elisabeth Tully
Director, OWHL
October 15, 2010
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Employment and Benefit News
Flexible Spending Account Enrollment
Information for 2011 Plan Year
It is the time of year when benefits-eligible employees may enroll
or re-enroll in the Academy’s Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for the 2011 plan year (January 1–December 31, 2011).
The FSA, administered by HR Concepts, allows employees to set
aside funds on a pre-tax basis to cover eligible out-of-pocket
medical expenses and dependent care expenses. Enrollment information was distributed to employees last week and also is available
in the human resources office and in the HR section of PAnet under
the Benefits Enrollment 2011 button.
Please note that the recently enacted Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act included the following significant changes to
the manner in which flexible spending plans operate:
• Effective January 1, 2011, over-the-counter (OTC) medications will no longer be eligible for reimbursement under the
plan unless they are prescribed by a doctor for a diagnosed
medical condition. In order to obtain reimbursement for
OTC medicines, employees will be required to provide proof
of prescription or a completed Certificate of Medical Necessity. This new standard applies to all purchases made on or
after January 1, 2011, including purchases made with 2010
“grace period” funds. The attached information packet
includes specific details on this change. Employees should
take this new restriction into account when determining
their FSA elections for the upcoming plan year.
• Effective January 1, 2013, the maximum allowable FSA
election for medical expenses will decrease to $2,500 per
year. While this change is in the future, it is important to
keep in mind when considering your medical expenses.
Please also note that your current FSA Visa card will continue to
work into the next plan year. Please do not discard or destroy this
card. If you require a new card, please indicate that on your 2011
enrollment form.
To enroll or continue participation in the FSA for the 2011 plan year,
please complete a new enrollment form (and direct deposit form if
desired) and return to human resources by Friday, October 29, 2010.
If you have any questions about the FSA, please do not hesitate to
contact the Human Resources office. HR Concepts representatives
also will be available to answer questions and provide additional
information at the upcoming Wellness Fair on Friday, October 22.
ADP Update
Over the past two weeks, the human resources office has migrated
more functions over to the ADP benefits platform that is linked to
payroll. As a result of this transition, what’s old is new again, so
your paycheck may read that a change has been made to your payroll status, when the only change is that the existing information is
being fed through a new platform. True changes, such as changes
in benefit elections or payroll deductions, also will be accompanied
by a change message. If you have any questions when you review
your next paystub, please do not hesitate to call or visit the Human
Resources office for clarification.
Individual Financial Counseling Opportunities
TIAA-CREF can help you make financial decisions that are right
for you. TIAA-CREF representative Mike Muscarella has been assigned to Phillips Academy while Tammy Kayata is on leave this
fall. Mike can meet with you to discuss your personal financial situation on a confidential basis. He can help you:
• See how TIAA-CREF can help meet your financial needs
• Develop an investment strategy that makes sense for you
• Understand investment choices available to you
• Learn about TIAA-CREF retirement income flexibility
• Find out what you need to do to prepare for retirement
Mike will be on campus on Thursday, October 28, to meet with
employees. To schedule an appointment, please call TIAA CREF at
800-732-8353 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Wellness Corner—
Employee Wellness Fair Next Friday
The second annual Wellness Fair will be held on Friday, October 22,
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mural Room, Paresky Commons. The
fair will include free health screenings for blood pressure, body
composition, and cholesterol with glucose; one-on-one consultation regarding screening results; chair massages; raffle prizes (gift
cards, one-month gym memberships, Celtics tickets and more); and
a wealth of information on health and wellness. This year’s participants include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Delta Dental,
HR Concepts, Borislow Insurance (the AISNE health and dental
broker), Tucker and Shepley, (our long term care insurance broker),
Unum (our life and long term disability insurance provider), local
gyms (including Fitness For You, Get In Shape for Women,
Latitudes, and Kismet Wellness), and representatives from our very
own Skating Program and Isham Health Center. This is sure to be
a great opportunity to ask questions and gather information about
health and wellness. See you there!
Pilot Wellness Program
As we’ve previously announced, Phillips Academy has been selected by Borislow Insurance, the Academy’s broker for medical
and dental insurance, to participate in an eight-month pilot wellness program. We will kick off this wellness pilot at the Wellness
Fair. Key program features include health coaching, fall and spring
fitness programs, and ongoing health and wellness webinars.
Health Coaching: Employees who participate in health screenings at
the Wellness Fair will have the opportunity to volunteer to work
one-on-one with a certified health coach during the eight-month
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Employment and Benefit News
program. A total of four employees will be randomly selected
for this opportunity. Through confidential telephone and online consultations, the health coach will provide support and
education to employees as they work toward individualized
goals.
Fall Fitness Program: “Brand New U” is an eight-week individually-based fitness program that begins on Monday, October 25. The program focuses entirely on physical fitness
activities and can be completed at home, at the gym, or wherever else you feel comfortable exercising! During the first
week, you will complete an assessment of your current fitness
habits. Following that, you will track your progress as you
work toward your personal goals. At the end of the program,
you will submit your tracking forms and be
entered to win fitness related prizes—just for participating!
Participant packets will be available at the Wellness Fair, in
the Human Resources office, or by contacting Stephanie
Donovan at [email protected] or ext. 4106.
Details on the wellness webinars and spring fitness program
will be provided in the coming weeks and months. We encourage employees to take advantage of this great opportunity to improve your own health and wellness!
Latitude Sports Club
Corporate Connection Event
On Thursday, October 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., Latitude Sports
Club will be hosting a Corporate Connection Event at their
Methuen location. All Phillips Academy employees are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to tour the facility,
meet the staff, work out for free, enjoy some complimentary
wood-fired pizza from Balducci’s, and take advantage of joining specials. With a 12-month commitment, you’ll pay only
the first month’s dues with no enrollment fee (normally first
and last plus a $49 enrollment fee are required). With a 24month commitment, you put nothing down and the first
month is FREE.
Classifieds
Wanted: 13”–19” TV that plays DVDs. Call Steve
at 978-482-5887 or ext. 4348.
Space permitting, classifieds will run for two weeks.
Job Opening
Drivers: Isham Health Center seeks responsible adults to
transport students for appointments or urgent visits to local
physicians’ offices and hospitals, as well as hospitals in the
Greater Boston area, on an on-call and as-needed basis. Duties include driving students to and from the appointment
site, and accompanying and waiting for students in the office
waiting area. Requirements include flexibility, reliability, valid
driver’s license/insurance, and a clean, safe driving record.
Full background check required. EOE.
—Maureen Ferris
Director of Human Resources