Archive – Weekly 2017-2018

May 19 – 26, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Landmark Year of Learning

Across the country, this is the season of graduations where proud parents and family members strain for a glimpse of their son or daughter and listen to speeches, speeches from top achievers, college administrators, politicians, celebrities, and noted leaders.

At Hyde, it is also a day of listening. But at our Hyde Commencement on Saturday, there were no adult speakers in the two-and-a-half hour ceremony. All 68 students who graduated spoke for themselves while their family stood to bear witness to their stories of defining moments at Hyde and of their visions for the future.

This year, the combined class of 2018 led us through the consolidation of two campuses which culminated a powerful senior evaluation process. Some of the highlights of the year included:

• Leadership Day, where we explored leadership with 1,600 students from across the state.
• Fall Family Weekend, where students and parents came together to move forward in their family lives.
• Boys Soccer New England Championship Finals, where our young men made us proud.
• School Meetings, where we inspired each other by recounting defining moments in our lives.
• STEAM and Robotics, where we took our program to a new level.
• Lennox Lodge Trips, where students aligned with nature and learned how to be successful.
• Hyde Inner Leadership Model, where we learned how to assess our leadership development.
• Community Service, where we learned to care about those we didn’t realize were like us.
• Wellness Groups, where we slowed down to learn in new ways.
• Women’s Dorm Standards, where the female community set the standard for rigor.
• Northern New England Wrestling Championship, where we showed our grit and class as a school.
• Salvation Army Christmas Party, where we remembered it was about the kids.
• Wolfpack Pride, where we celebrated our new mascot and symbol for the future.
• Puerto Rico Service Trip, where we helped a community and in turn, elevated ourselves.
• Story Telling, where we learned the basics of telling a compelling piece of ourselves.
• USM Classes, where students experienced the college classroom and tested their readiness.
• Gender Meeting, where students led us to look at our productive and unproductive judgments.
• Grandparent’s Day, where we saw the character of our Hyde families.
• Spring Family Weekend, where the theme was “Conscience.”
• United We Stand, was our Hyde Performing Arts show for the spring.
• Nashville Songwriters Trip, where we found our creative voice.
• Hyde Prom, where we danced the night away.
• Girls Lacrosse Undefeated Season and MAISAD Championship, where we made Hyde history and felt community pride.
• Faculty Evaluations, done live and done only @ Hyde.
• East Pennsboro Educators Visit, where we saw the power of our Discovery Group process.
• Senior Evaluations, where the students went deep to find their inner voices.
• HAPA Parent Diploma Ceremony, where we honored those parents for their work in the Family Program.
• Hyde Commencement, where we listened to the leadership of the students.

It was an incredible year for Hyde, one that laid the foundation for the future. We thank the seniors for their defining moments, their struggles, and for their leadership.

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Hyde Music Students Celebrate a Stellar Year

Music students perform at the Chocolate Church in Bath, Maine

From Bath, Maine to Nashville, Tennessee, the students taking music classes at Hyde School have had an incredible year.

To culminate the achievements of the students this year, the Hyde School Music Department hosted a recital event at the Chocolate Church in Bath, Maine. The evening featured student work ranging from soloists to large group ensembles. The material was incredibly varied as well. The set list included original songs, instrumental jazz standards, pop and Motown. Students were incredibly composed, delivering excellent performances.

Watch the Chocolate Church Performance:

Of her time in the music program, performer Ivy Mortensen ’18 says of her experience, “Music, to me, is one of the purest forms of expression as a writer and a singer. I was tentative in taking music at the start of the year because the music was in a style outside my comfort zone. By the end of the year, however, I was able to perform my new repertoire at the Chocolate Church and honor the expressions and styles of others as well as myself. I have such a respect for Mr. Newberg and the music program at Hyde and am proud to have been a part of it.”

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Chocolate Church Performance Photos

Visiting Hyde School

Ms. Li Wu, mother of Kors Li ’18, shared this great video of her trip to Hyde School to see Kors graduate. Thank you for sharing Ms. Li Wu!

Track and Field New England Championship Meet

PG Mwesa Mulonda competes in the triple jump

Hyde hosted the New England Division 3 Championship meet on Saturday, May 19 at the Edward J. McMann facility across town. Twenty-five teams traveled from around the region, allowed to bring only their most talented two athletes to qualify in every event. Eleven boys and six girls represented the Wolfpack.

The boys had a very strong showing, finishing the day just behind Roxbury Latin School in second place as a team. PG Maulid Abdow led the ‘Pack, winning both the long jump (20’8.5”) and triple jump (39’9”) with massive personal bests in both. Noah Lazarus ‘18 won the javelin (164’6”), placed second in the discus (141’10”), and third in the shot put (41’8.25”). Jeremiah Barr ‘19 won the high jump (6’0”), placed third in the long jump (20’4”), and seventh in the 100m (11.97). Serge Mudogo ‘18 placed third in the 200m (23.28), fourth in the 100m (11.65), and fourth in the high jump (5’10”). Altug Yilmaz ‘19 placed fourth in the javelin (137’09). Frankyn Batista ‘19 snuck into the fifth spot in the 400m (54.48), winning his heat by a considerable margin and besting several runners’ times in the seeded section. PG Mwesa Mulonda placed seventh in the triple jump (37’2.25).

Despite not placing, three more senior athletes were proud to end their season on such a big stage. Derrick Rwikangura ‘18 placed 10th in the 300m Intermediate Hurdles (46.86) and 16th in the 110m High Hurdles (20.85). Liam Monahan ‘18 placed 11th in the javelin (124’1”) and 16th in the 200m (24.70). Will Duerr ‘18 placed 28th in the 1500m (4:48.94).

The girls were led by Elena Waldstein ‘18 as she took 2nd place in the javelin (92”) with a sizable personal best. Nia Caines ‘20 earned 6th place in the shot put (29’2”).

The remainder of the girls were also proud of the opportunity to compete at the championship meet. Jada Holford ‘20 placed 9th in the discus (73’11) and 20th in the shot put (22’6”). Haley Baustert ‘18 placed 11th in the triple jump (27’6.25”), 18th in the 100m High Hurdles (20.34), and 21st in the long jump (11’7.5”). Lauren Leask ‘18 placed 13th in the high jump (4’6) with a career best leap. Rachel Willey ‘20 placed 17th in the shot put (23’4”).

Thank you to all of the Hyde volunteers who helped make this meet possible. Not only did the event run smoothly, but but many of our athletes had their best day of the season thanks to the support of the entire community.

Full meet results:

http://www.paynescornertiming.com/uploads/3/4/3/5/34351023/nepsta_diii_championships_05192018.htm

Photos from the Meet

The Future Plans & Reflections of Six 2018 Graduates

At Hyde we have the privilege of working with an exceptional group of young people, and to be part of their growth as they challenge themselves to discover their unique potential and develop their character to its fullest. Graduation gives us time to reflect on the tremendous accomplishments of those moving on to college, taking with them the skills they learned at Hyde as well as some great memories. We asked a few of our graduates this year to share what they most valued about their time at Hyde and to give us a glimpse into their future plans. Then we also asked them to leave some advice for the undergrads.

>>Click here to read the future plans and reflections of Marlena De Castro ’18, Kors Li ’18, Serge Mudogo ’18, Lucas McCabe ’18, Nina Janjigian ’18, and Se Jun Kim ’18.

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

Final Stars of the Week Recognized May 18, 2018

• Claire Grant for being such a great host to the visiting Pennsylvania teachers and for all your hard work behind the scenes!
• Bridget Barone 19’, Faith Spath 18’, Nia Cains 20’, Eliza Burroughs 18’, Sunday Maker 18’, Autumn Condon 18’, and Margaret Colman 19’ – Sometimes when you are faced with a challenge the best place to turn for motivation and guidance is your peers. The young men of Brook house spent last Friday evening cleaning the dorm with the help from some of our female community. These ladies have a reputation of running a clean and structured dorm environment. Having free rein to go into all areas of the male dorm and inspect cleanliness and organization, these ladies helped transform the dorm into the high standards they hold for themselves in their respective dorm.
• Harry Buch ’18 has exhibited positive trends over the past few weeks, according to faculty in Eustis, as well as reaching out to the community for support. He has begun to take accountability for himself and is very optimistic about his future here at Hyde.
• Donna Leonard – This Star of the Week was unanimous from students, faculty and staff. For stepping up with a positive attitude and community spirit, Donna has taken on oversight of our dining services and is doing an incredible job. We are grateful for your hard work and happy to do it smile!
• Cortland Coleman ’19 – He has been a great mentor to his peers and is really turning his life around. I and the other tutors at Guided Study are very proud of him. Cortland has show great respect for staff and a drive to improve Hyde and help his peers become better human beings. During Guided Study Hall, he is always respectful and completes his work. Furthermore, Cortland is a great role model in both his academic vernacular and his drive to be a better person on this earth and on this campus.
• Lucas McCabe ’18 – I would like to recognize Lucas for setting up movie night, setting a great example for inner leadership, and being a caring and compassionate individual. He has been devoted to his friends and offers great insight. Thanks for the help with the Frisbee!
• Entire track team and Ippokratis (IPP) Georgiadis ’18 -Thank you for helping pick up the pole vault, hurdles, and high jump pits today at practice! It was a great day!
• Haley Baustert ’18 and Liam Monahan ’18 – For taking leadership with the Track kitchen jobs. They are always taking the extra step to get their peers where they need to be and even taking on an extra job when needed. Great work!

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End of Year – Don’t Forget!

Sam Song makes his graduation speech

The school year has ended, but our fiscal year has not!

This past weekend we honored the Class of 2018 and their families for their hard work and dedication. We also concluded a successful school year with our rising underclassmen.

We are proud of the year we shared – uniting as a community.

We remain equally committed to a strong finish of our fiscal year.

The Hyde Annual Fund closes June 30 and supports, among other things, faculty salaries and programming. To date, we are at 75% of goal for the year. Your gift to the Hyde Annual Fund supports our work and is the greatest affirmation of Hyde’s mission.

Did you know? By letting us know, you may make an annual fund gift:

• In Honor of an individual or group
- student, relative, faculty member, administrator, regional leader, a class, your Discovery Group, the faculty or staff
• In Memory of an individual, and we’ll notify the individual (or a family member in the case of Memorial gifts).

This is a great way to honor the faculty members who support our students and families all year long!

To those who have made gifts, thank you! We are grateful for your support.

Please make a gift to the Hyde Annual Fund today.

You may make your tax-deductible gift:

• Online
• By Calling the Development Office at 207-386-5200
• By Mailing a check (payable to Hyde School) to:
Hyde School Alumni & Development Office
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
• By Texting HYDE to 41444 to give by credit card or debit card on your smartphone
• In Honor of or In Memory of anyone

Thank you! Together, we can finish the year strong and continue to fulfill Hyde’s mission.

Spring 2018 Art Team Exhibitions

Left to right – Kyra Holdampf ’19, Halle Bourne ’20, Eric Linehan ’19, Anna Mondanaro ’19, Callie Lev ’20, and faculty member Shawn O’Connor at the Graduation Exhibition

Artists are known to think outside the box and create things out of the appearance of nothing. This spring term a group of artistically-minded students did just that, with the creation of Hyde’s first Art Team.

The team was spearheaded by Halle Bourne ’20, who was creator, coach, and captain. Students worked hard every day creating artwork that they displayed for the Hyde community during two exhibitions; Spring Family Weekend and Graduation. The team also had works on display in the Student Union all year, as well as participating in a local high school juried show in Bath at Center Street Art Gallery.

The team was composed of Bridget Barone 19, Halle Bourne ’20, Chip Carter ’18, Kyra Holdampf ’19, Callie Lev ’20, Elie Lev ’18, Eric Linehan ’19, Anna Mondanaro ’19, and Cameron Yale ’18.

Photos from the Exhibition

Frances Murray Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 16, 2018
Hyde School Renewal Center
12:00 PM

Frances Murray with Hyde Founder Joseph Gauld

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Hyde School legend Frances Murray on Saturday, June 16. The first person on Hyde’s payroll back in 1966, Frances was a loved member of the Hyde community. If you knew Frances or would like to pay your respects, please join us in the Renewal Center at noon.

Read Malcolm’s Tribute to Frances Murray

Spring 2018 Sports Awards

“It’s a Great Day to be Part of the Pack”

Varsity Art Team

• MVP – Halle Bourne
• MIP – Callie Lev

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

• MVP- Cam Shoemaker
• MIP- Jed Danforth

Boys JV Lacrosse

• MVP- Andrew Stark
• MIP- Martin Liu

Girls Varsity Lacrosse

• MVP- Bailey Kent
• MIP- Eliza Burroughs

Boys Varsity Tennis

• MVP- Sachin Venkatesh
• MIP- Oliver Weiss

Girls Varsity Tennis

• MVP- Ingrid Schroeter
• MIP- Jasmine Lam
• Coaches Award – Rosalynn Bragg

Boys Varsity Track

• MVP- Noah Lazarus
• MIP- Altug Yilmaz
• Coaches Award- Liam Monahan

Girls Varsity Track

• MVP- Haley Baustert
• MIP- Jada Holford

2018 Spring Sports Awards Photos

2018 Baccalaureate Awards

Academic Dean Ken Grant hands out awards at the 2018 Baccalaureate ceremony

Excellence in Community Service – Haley Baustert

Community Service – Porteous – Tricia Uber

Learning Triangle – David Brooks, Wang Jianxi (Ryan), Zhou Jiayi (Nancy)

Hyde Character Awards:

• Curiosity – Ge (Sam) Song
• Courage – Elena Waldstein-McCabe
• Concern – Marlena De Castro
• Leadership – Kenyan Ivy Mortensen
• Integrity – Mwesa Mulonda

PA Award – Noah Lazarus

Athletic Awards – Serge Mudogo, Eliza Burroughs

Timothy Goodrich Wrestling Award – Robert Hetherman

Gary Kent Coaches Awards – Caitlin Sperzel and Rich Truluck

Golden Shovel – Max Hewitt

Fleming Award – Quintin Felder

Slattery Award – Bailey Kent

4 Year Seniors – James Bristow, Ce (Jack) Gao, Yuanhan (Jack) He, Max Hewitt, Yaoting (Tom) Huang, Nina Janjigian, Wells Lawson, Brenden Lutes, Ge (Sam) Song, Huiyu (Henry) Tao, Merrill Truluck, Cameron Yale, Eric Yoder, Qilei (Leo) Zhao, Peiyi (Penny) Zheng, Tianze (Zack) Zhou

Blanche Gauld Scholarship – Rachel Willey

Seniority Awards:

• 5 Years of Service – Sean Condon, Lisa Geller, Joel Randazza
• 10 Years of Service – Stacey Brooks, Susan Dube

Subject Awards (Senior; Underclassman)

• Excellence in Art – Will Duerr, Emma Geertgens
• Excellence in Foreign Language – Merrill Truluck, Jedidiah Danforth
• Excellence in Math – Sam Wolters, Nebiyu Fanta
• Excellence in Science – Li Yingke (Kors), Liu Zhe (Martin)
• Excellence in History – Kenyan Ivy Mortensen, Halle Bourne
• Excellence in English – Nina Janjigian, Cortland Coleman
• Excellence in Music – James Bristow, Lam Hiu Tung (Jasmine)

Hyde Spirit Awards – Hailey Davis, Se Jun Kim, Lucas McCabe, Tori Merrill, Justin Podell, Faith Spath

Inner Leadership Awards – Jed Danforth, Quintin Felder, Emma Geertgens, Robert Hetherman, Max Hewitt, Nina Janjigian, Bailey Kent, Li Yingke (Kors), Ivy Mortensen, Sam Song, Merrill Truluck,Ryan Wang, Sam Wolters, Xu Hexin (Kim)

Baccalaureate Photo Gallery

Not to Miss

• Baccalaureate Photos
• Baccalaureate Live Stream Video
• Graduation Live Stream Video
• Spring 2018 Sports Awards Photos
• Music Performances 2018 Photos
• Art Team Exhibition Photos
• Nashville SoundCloud Demos
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Boys JV Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Track
• Gallery: Boys Tennis
• Gallery: Girls Tennis
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: The Guide Ceremony is a “thing”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: At Graduation, What Will You Say to Your Child?
• Please Share! Hyde Summer Programs
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

May 12 – 18, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Faculty Evaluations – Only @ Hyde

This week, Hyde took time out of the busy year-end schedule to conduct faculty evaluations. Unlike many schools where evaluations are written and often handed in to the teacher anonymously, we ask teachers to sit in front of the entire school community and students and faculty alike share feedback with them–live and in real time. The following are examples of comments made in the three sections of each faculty member’s evaluation:

Words that describe the strengths of this teacher:

• Intelligent
• Caring
• Like a Mom to us
• High standards

Things that could help this teacher be more effective:

• Takes things personally
• Needs to be stricter in class
• Ask for more help from your students
• Sometimes you are too black and white in your thinking

How has this teacher impacted your life:

• “You pushed me in AP History and refused to accept less than my best.”
• “You took me out when I was struggling and I will never forget that.”
• “You saw a bigger me than I thought there was.”
• “You helped my parent take a step and it changed our family.”

This Hyde tradition brings out the best in both groups; teachers display vulnerability while students show insight and maturity in helping their teachers see their strengths and challenges. As veteran faculty member Mary Moore said after the meeting, “It was great to hear that the students recognized my commitment to them as well as the affection that I feel for them. I loved hearing that I need to work on “being mad” at times – I think I hide it well, but apparently I do not! One of my students expressed how big of an impact that I made on her family which touched me deeply.”

Synergy at work and learning for all!

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Discovery Group Wrap Up

By Biggest Job Family Education Director Mary Moore

The Moore/Morrow Disco Group at the home of Mary Moore

This week, all Discovery Groups met on Monday for their last official Discovery Group meeting. During this meeting, we checked in with each other, heard from our seniors as to what they are learning about themselves during Senior Evaluations. We then all evaluated our growth with regards to Hyde’s Five Words and Principles.

Some of the questions we discussed were–

CURIOSITY: When is a time/instance I have been truly open to feedback this year? When was I not open and why?

COURAGE: What was a risk I took this past year where I showed a lot of courage? When was a time/instance I backed away from being courageous? Why?

CONCERN: In thinking about myself at school and in my family where have I been more of a giver than a taker this year? Where have I been a taker?

TRUTH: Describe a time this year when I was proud of my honesty. Explain. Next, describe a time I was not honest. Explain the situation and how you feel about it today.

HUMILITY: Describe a time this year when I asked and received help from others. How did it make me feel? What did I learn?

BROTHER’S KEEPER: Describe a time this year where someone held me accountable to my best. Next, describe a time when I held someone to his or her best. How did it feel?

CONSCIENCE: What are some of the excuses I have used this year to avoid speaking and acting on my conscience? Why? Next, describe a time when I did the right thing this year, even though it was hard. How do I feel about it now?

INTEGRITY: How is my public self (image I show the world) different from my private self? Describe areas where I am dependent upon others to make me feel better about myself.

LEADERSHIP: Where have I shown leadership in the school and in my family this year? Where have I backed away from showing that? Why?

DESTINY: What is one attitude I would like to change in myself? What have I learned about my purpose and goals in my life this year?

This week we also had Discovery Group farewell dinners. This was a chance for us to wrap up the year with fun while expressing our gratitude to each other. Some comments heard by Discovery Group leaders Mary Moore and Ethan Morrow from their group:

Thanks for being great Discovery Group leaders-our mom and dad on campus!

At first I was nervous to be in your group, but then you really opened up to us and I am so glad we were in here together!

Thanks to this entire group for all your support and challenge.

It’s been a good year and I appreciate you all.

It has been a great year in Discovery Groups. Thanks to all the parents for being a part of our groups as well!

Learning from Each Other

By Art Faculty Member Shawn O’Connor

Autumn Condon ’18 helps Wells Lawson ’18 and Aiden Cohen ’19 clean the lounge

Sometimes when you are faced with a challenge, the best place to turn for motivation and guidance is your peers. The young men of Brook House spent last Friday evening cleaning the dorm with the help from some of our female community. These ladies have a reputation of running a clean and structured dorm environment. Having free rein to go into all areas of the male dorm and inspect cleanliness and organization, these ladies helped transform the dorm into the high standards they hold for themselves in their respective dorm.

The generous and brave females that spent their Friday evening helping to clean were: Bridget Barone ’19, Faith Spath ’18, Nia Cains ’20, Eliza Burroughs ’18, Sunday Maker ’18, Autumn Condon ’18, Bell Braitberg ’19, and Margaret Coleman ’19. When all the cleaning was over the boys hosted a movie night in their freshly cleaned lounge for all to enjoy.

Retired Entrepreneur Gives Guest Lecture on Finance

Sam Kinney (back row fourth from left) gives a guest lecture to Hyde students

Faculty member Matt Kinney’s dad Sam Kinney came to campus Wednesday evening to give a guest lecture on finance. Mr. Kinney is a retired entrepreneur turned venture capitalist who lives in Miami, FL. Matt asked him to come and run Monte Carlo simulations on Microsoft Excel, of which he was an early user. He frequently guest lectures at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Of the evening, his son Matt said, “It was awesome. We talked about savings, interest, and the time value of money. We are going to get him back more frequently next year.”

The Core Group

By Spanish Faculty Member Jennifer Lobozzo

Core Group member Sunday Maker speaks at a student meeting

A key component to the Hyde experience is student leadership. There is true value in our community’s culture when students are stepping up to lead themselves and their peers. This year, the students who were evaluated into Consistency to Excellence in Hyde’s Inner Leadership Model worked together in the Core Group. Students partnered with each other and faculty to focus on different areas in the community. These areas include: Dean’s Area, Performing Arts, Academics, Athletics, Community Service and Jobs Program, Family Education, Mentorship Program, and Fun Committee.

In our last two meetings of the year, the Core Group seniors passed the torch of leadership to the underclassmen. They teamed up with juniors to help them create action steps in their community area to hit the ground running at the start of next school year. They also left them with pearls of wisdom they learned throughout the year or wish they had known at the beginning of their senior year. It was a powerful and impactful gathering. There’s a lot of momentum the Core Group has for the start of the 2018-2019 school year!

The following students ended the year in the Core Group:

Funtown Splashtown USA

By Science and Math Faculty Member Jacob Sargent

Physics students at Funtown Splashtown

On May 17th, a group of 20 physics students went to Funtown Splashtown amusement park in Saco, ME for their annual STEM Day. Students got to experience viscerally all of the physics concepts they learned over the course of the year. Students studied how objects move while in free fall, then at Funtown the students got to experience free fall themselves.

The students spoke often of potential and kinetic energy and could use their understanding of these topics to determine which parts of the ride were going to be fun.

Of course, students also had a blast simply being outside on a beautiful day with friends.

Most days we have fun while doing physics; this was great opportunity to do some physics while having fun!

Wolfpack Track and Field MAISAD Championship Meet

By Physics and Math Faculty Member & Assistant Dean of Students Andrew Herwig

The championship Hyde Track and Field Team

A dismal forecast gave way to sunny skies and warm weather on Saturday as the Track and Field teams welcomed full squads from NYA, Hebron and Seacoast as well as two male athletes from Gould for the MAISAD Championship Meet. Many athletes continued their pattern of athletic excellence, while others were asked to compete in new events for the sake of the overall team score. The whole team went into the meet with a championship attitude that paid dividends across the board.

Boys: Hyde 111, NYA 61, Hebron 37, Gould 21, Seacoast 9

The boys successfully defended their MAISAD title, winning for the third consecutive year. They were led in point-scoring by Noah Lazarus ‘18 (18 points), Serge Mudogo ‘18 (17.5 points), Jeremiah Barr ‘19 (14.5 points), and Derrick Rwikangura ‘18 (14 points). The team’s dominant afternoon was bolstered by ten first place finishes. Individual event winners were:

• Jeremiah Barr ‘19, long jump (19’11.75”)
• Frankyn Batista ‘20, 400m (56.25)
• Noah Lazarus ‘18, shot put (41’10”), discus (140’5”), javelin (164’7”)
• Serge Mudogo ‘18, 100m (11.30), 200m (23.28)
• Derrick Rwikangura ‘18, triple jump (37’5”)

The 4x100m relay team of Liam Monahan ‘18, Altug Yilmaz ‘19, Jeremiah Barr ’19, and Serge Mudogo ’18 also made short work of the competition with a winning time of 46.44.

Placing second in the 800m with a time of 2:15.02, Batista is deserving of added recognition. Having never run this race prior to Saturday, his physical strength and mental toughness kept him in the race and earned him a spot among the elite group of New England Championship competitors.

Those continuing their season to compete at the New England Class C Championship meet this weekend are the following:

• PG Maulid Abdow, long jump, triple jump
• Jeremiah Barr ’19, 4x100m, long jump, high jump
• Frankyn Batista ’20, 400m, 800m
• Will Duerr ‘18, 1500m
• Edwin Ezedonmwen ‘18, 300m intermediate hurdles
• Noah Lazarus ’18, shot put, discus, javelin
• Liam Monahan ’18, 4x100m, 200m, javelin
• Serge Mudogo ’18, 4x100m, 100m, 200m, high jump
• PG Mwesa Mulonda, triple jump
• Derrick Rwikangura ’18, 110m high hurdles, 300m intermediate hurdles
• Altug Yilmaz ’19, 4x100m, javelin

Girls: NYA 68, Hebron 56.5, Seacoast 49.5, Hyde 47

The small girls team was led in points by Haley Baustert ‘18 and Lauren Leask ‘18, each with thirteen points. Baustert won the triple jump (26’7”) and placed second in the long jump (12’11”) while Leask won the high jump (4’5”) and placed third in the long jump (12’9.5) and the triple jump (23’7”).

Elena Waldstein ‘18 is deserving of added recognition for her resilience. Beginning the year as a hurdler, Waldstein suffered a mid-season ankle injury that kept her from practicing or competing for several weeks. She passed the time by learning to throw the javelin. She placed second in the event this weekend with a throw of 74’9”.

The ad hoc 4x400m relay team comprised of Haley Bounds ‘18, Gabby Fischer ‘19, Penny Wan ‘20, and PG Sunday Maker competed well and impressed the coaches with their positive attitudes, despite having never run the race before.

Those continuing their season to compete at the New England Class C Championship meet this weekend are the following:

• Haley Baustert ’18, 100m high hurdles, long jump, triple jump
• Nia Caines ‘20, shot put
• Jada Holford ‘20, shot put, discus
• Lauren Leask ’18, high jump
• Elena Waldstein ’18, javelin
• Rachel Willey ‘20, shot put

Alumni Feature: Scott Bartlett ’12

How did you find your way to Hyde?

“I was at a really low point when I was 16. I was on track to drop out of high school, and my parents knew I needed something different. Someone they knew recommended Hyde, and after a little stint camping in the woods for a summer I ended up enrolling.”

Who are your most memorable teachers or coaches and why?

“This is a tough question. So many teachers at Hyde really went out of their way to have an active role in all the student’s lives. I would say Paul Hurd challenged me like I’ve never experienced before. He definitely sticks out because of that.”

Are there any “ah-ha” or transformational moments that you remember?

“I got in a lot of trouble within my first couple of months at Hyde. After realizing how much I disliked being ‘out to work,’ I decided I’d try and stay out of trouble. Once I got my first report card, and actually did really well, I think I started to believe in myself more. My grades just kept going up after that.”

What has been your journey post Hyde?

“Well, I always dreamed of getting into the United States Military Academy at West Point. My first application was rejected, and I remember being very upset by that. But I went off and did ROTC at University of Vermont. After doing really well there I decided to give West Point another shot. I got in the second time! After graduating last year I selected Aviation as my branch. I’m currently learning to fly helicopters at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Life’s been good!”

Are there any Hyde specific memories that stuck with you?

“I would say ‘Senior Evals,’ definitely stick out to me. That was a really tough time for me. I talked about a lot of things I hadn’t really talked about with anyone else in my life. I also got to get a truly honest perspective of how my peers viewed me. Another memory that really sticks out to me is when Scott Georgaklis and I were both awarded the Fleming Award. I know how much that award means, and I felt blessed that we both had the privilege of receiving it.”

Is there any advice you would give a current Hyde student?

“Hyde can be really tough at times. But I’ve found that I learn the most about myself when I’m being challenged. So, take the moments you get challenged at Hyde as opportunities to learn about yourself, and reflect on what kind of person you want to be.”

Pennsylvania Public School Educators Inspired By Hyde Visit

Educators from PA pose with Joey and Malcolm in the Mansion

Monday and Tuesday of this week, Hyde welcomed a group of nine public school educators from East Pennsboro, Pennsylvania – Justin Newkam, Amy Rehmeyer, Aaron Leota, Sara Clarke, Kyle Atkinson, Aimee Downing, April Scott, Meredith Savage, and Adam Downing.

The relationship between the schools began over twenty years ago when Robert Hassinger, former superintendent of schools in Halifax, PA, heard Hyde Founder Joseph Gauld speak on character education. At the time, he had been distraught at the actions of students in his district, and was impressed at the difference Joe Gauld was making in his school community through emphasizing character education. Hassinger visited the Bath campus to learn how to implement these practices at his school, and today three schools in his district use the Hyde methods.

Since implementing the Hyde methods, they have seen an increase in student self-confidence and motivation, an increase in students’ feeling of safety at their school, a dramatic decrease in instances of bullying, and a strengthening of their school community. This is shown best by a recent survey in which 90% of their students said they believed that people at their school were friendly towards them.

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Not to Miss

• Nashville SoundCloud Demos
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Boys JV Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Track
• Gallery: Boys Tennis
• Gallery: Girls Tennis
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: H at 24
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Focus on family spirit and not family image, Mantras 51-55
• Please Share! Hyde Summer Programs
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

May 5 – 11, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Grandparent’s Day

Students with their grandparents at the FRC

Every spring at Hyde School, something special happens when a group of grandparents come onto the campus. While the day contains many of the traditional activities that schools do when they invite grandparents in to see what their grandchildren are doing, Hyde also asks the grandparents to share their wisdom to the students in a school meeting. As the group sat with their grandchildren facing the rest of the school in the theater, they shared thoughts and feelings on some of the following questions:

1. What were you like as a teenager? How would you describe your parents?
2. What principles are important to you today and who taught you these?
3. What challenges did you face in your life and what did you learn?
4. What are the dreams that the grandchildren have for their future and how what did they learn from the lives of the grandparents?

The sharing was powerful and the room was filled will laughter and applause. Ben Matthews ’19 summed up what many of the students were feeling about his grandparents in his comment, “My grandparents have had a big impact on my life. I wish they were here today.” Finally the grandparents were asked to share some “pearls of wisdom” learned during their life journey. These included:

• Your family will be your most important growth opportunity.
• Develop a strong work ethic – stick with it and make the best of your life.
• Spontaneity will give you small joys – a planned life of purpose will give you great joy.
• The truth will always be accepted by those who love you.
• We are more resilient than we realize.
• Learn something new each day.
• Don’t lie and do not quit.

Later in the Renewal Center, each grandchild made a statement to their grandparent about the lessons they taught and the examples they set in their lives.

We often say at Hyde that parents are the primary teachers and the home is the primary classroom. We learned today that parents will always be parents until they breathe their last breaths and that all of us are blessed when we become grandchildren.

Grandparent’s Day Photo Gallery

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Prom 2018

By Event Coordinator Emily Merrigan Roig ’98

Students take a break from dancing for a group shot

For the first time in Hyde’s History, the Senior Prom was hosted at The Maine Maritime Museum, right here in Bath.

The Museum’s Long Reach Hall is a beautiful space overlooking the Kennebec River and only five minutes from campus.

The décor/theme was “Classic Nautical” with crisp white and navy accents.

Fresh white hydrangea, vibrant greens and hurricane lanterns adorned each table, along with shells, seas stars and sand dollars.

Hundreds of pendant flags and Edison Bulbs hung from the room’s rustic wood beams, accompanied by glowing blue and white paper lanterns.

Instead of a sit down dinner, the “Cocktail Party”-style event provided a delicious variety of hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and desserts catered by Mae’s Cafe & Bakery, a local Hyde favorite.

Emily Merrigan Roig ’98, Hyde’s Event Coordinator, and Hyde Senior, Tori Merrill ’18, started working on the concept, design and fundraising efforts not long after the school year began.

And although the two worked closely, the final reveal remained a surprise for the entire community until they arrived that evening.

Following the traditional Promenade down the Mansion’s beautiful double staircase, the Bath Trolley and several Hyde “chariots” got the 113 students to the venue in style.

The dance floor was packed the entire evening with nonstop amazing music provided by Portland’s very own DJ JON.

It is safe to say that a good time was had by all. We hope that the Hyde Prom 2018 will remain a fond memory for all of our Seniors as they prepare for their next exciting chapter.

Prom Photos

Nashville Trip

By Music Director Matt Newberg

Hyde music students with faculty member KC Hambleton in downtown Nashville

For the thirteenth year running, Hyde school’s Music Department ventured to Nashville, Tennessee to give students a unique, week-long music industry experience. The yearly trip is sponsored by HAPA parent Michael McDonald and son Dylan ’07, who assist students while working in the studio. The trip’s synergy is infectious, and the groups develop lasting bonds.

This year, students got to meet professionals on the famous Music Row, tour the city, and record in a local studio. While in Nashville, the group stayed at the Opryland KOA, a quaint home away from home with its log cabins, pool, and outdoor games. Many of the songs recorded during the trip were penned in the weeks leading up to the trip in Mr. Newberg’s music classes. Some however, were written only days before, strumming around the campfire or while swinging on the front porches of the cabins.

This year seven out of eight students were able to perform at the Bluebird Cafe’s Monday night Writer’s Night, an experience featured often in the hit TV show Nashville. In addition to spending time at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and strolling the honky tonks of Broadway, the group recorded in Richard Down’s Cyber Productions studios. Backed by professional studio musicians, students recorded demos of their original songs that will soon be featured on Hyde’s Soundcloud page.

Nashville Photos

Hall of Honor Honorees Announced

Hyde School is proud to present the Second Class of the Alumni Hall of Honor. We hope you can join us Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Joey’s Jubilee gala dinner where the induction will be held. Please help us honor these Hyde Alumni who exemplify one or more of the 5 words that are a hallmark of their Hyde education.

Please follow the link to register: //www.hyde.edu/alumni/events/celebration-2018/

Congratulations to the Second Class!

Faculty Feature: Erik Wilson

Math faculty member Erik Wilson is in his first year at Hyde. Hailing from Arlington, Massachusetts, Erik received his BA in Mathematical Sciences with minors in both Education and Geology from Colby College in 2016. He now teaches PreCalculus and Calculus.

Erik has always enjoyed solving puzzles, and growing up he fell in love with math. A lot of his friends struggled with understanding math and he wanted to help them see the beauty of it so he originally became a tutor. He enjoyed helping others understand and begin to like a subject that he found so engaging. His favorite math concept to teach is mathematical proofs. He says it is often the most hated concept for high school students, but for him, it’s his favorite thing to learn and teach. “It is a great mental exercise to break something down to its most core elements and work from there,” he says.

Erik says the most rewarding thing about teaching high school is seeing the growth in students. “I see almost every student in multiple areas of the community whether it is in class, in the dorm, coaching, or just in the dining hall, and seeing the joy and hard work from them is wonderful to see,” he says.

When asked what makes teaching at Hyde unique, Erik states, “Hyde is a unique place because it forces me to be totally engaged in the students’ lives. Compared to other boarding schools, Hyde makes an extra effort to really make a connection with the students. This is something that I really enjoy because it offers the opportunity to see a student from different angles of their life.”

For students considering careers in which math is the foundation, Eric says that both the Math department and the Computer Science classes at Hyde offer amazing opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in a STEM field. “This is something my high school lacked, and I wish I was exposed to it earlier,” he says. We are very luck to have Erik as part of the faculty here at Hyde!

California Gathering

Malcolm Gauld with Blake Matheny ’98, Meg Sandman, and Tom Bragg

Thank you to Blake Matheny ’98 and Meg Sandman who hosted Hyde alumni, HAPA, current parents and friends for brunch at their home in Portola Valley, CA last weekend. It was great to catch up with everyone who came and we hope to do it again soon!

Photos from the Event

You’re Invited! Music Department Showcase

Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, Maine

Not to Miss

• Spring Family Weekend Photos
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Boys JV Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Track
• Gallery: Boys Tennis
• Gallery: Girls Tennis
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: H at 24
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Laura Gauld: Light Candles at the Dinner Table, Mantras 46-50
• Please Share! Hyde Summer Programs
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

April 28 – May 4, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

The Power of Caring

This week, our school meeting continued the theme of intentionally intruding into each other’s lives as we talked about the following:

• Finding the courage to hold each other to their best, even when it threatens the relationship.
• Asking for help in academics, sports and in social situations.
• Trying to connect individual conscience to become an inner guidance system.

Two seniors and one postgraduate then shared some defining moments in their lives.

• Rebel to Leader – This young man talked about feeling boxed in as a middle school student in China as he rebelled against the pressure to perform on a singular test to determine future outcomes. After coming to Hyde, he faced his fears when he had to perform a magic trick during a school assembly. He has become a Hyde leader and his curiosity in the classroom sets a tone of excellence.
• Real Men Don’t Share – Shared his upbringing where he did not learn how to discuss feelings or express concern. He faced a difficult moment with a peer who he saw was struggling but didn’t realize how much and how he might be able to help. He talked about learning at Hyde how to express concern for others and to realize that a strong male is stronger when he shares feelings.
• Finding One’s Voice – talked about her upbringing and dealing with the divorce of her parents, which confused her. Her journey through a learning obstacle to a love of reading inspired the school to celebrate her growth at Hyde.

All three of these students inspired comments from many fellow students and faculty. Here are a few,

• “I have experienced some of the same things in my life and can relate to you.”
• “I am so proud of you for getting up in front of all of us to be vulnerable.”
• “You are a leader in this school and really stand for academic excellence.”

The seniors wrapped up the meeting talking about the Peer Mentorship Program (PMP) which they have created to help students get guidance from older students. Marlena DeCastro ’18, along with a group of seniors, saw the need to formalize a program to help students focus on best practices and get to know each other with a vision towards each person’s best. Both seniors and juniors are able to be a mentor and the program has guidelines and weekly activities. The PMP has already created a wake of excitement in the student culture and reminded us all of the powerful synergy that happens when students support and challenge each other.

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Student FLC

By Biggest Job Director Mary Moore & FLC Coordinator Lori Cooke

Students participate in a challenge

A few domestic and all of our international students gathered together Thursday evening and Friday morning to take time out to focus on their character and growth. The student FLC is a Hyde tradition, as one of Hyde’s commitments to every student is to give them the opportunity to take a deep look at themselves, as well as their family. Two of our five deliverables at Hyde, “self-awareness,” and “family context,” are important reasons for this commitment.

Faculty and students started on Thursday night by sharing some pivotal moments in their lives. These pivotal moments helped make them who they are today, and sometimes even changed the course of their lives. This inspiring activity built trust in our small groups and brought us all closer together.

Friday morning students did some journaling about themselves. Some of these “sentence completion” statements students finished and shared were:

• In thinking about myself, something I am proud of is….
• Right now, I need to ask for help with….
• A hope I have for my future is….
• A change I have seen in myself this year is…
• I am my best self when I….
• An attitude or issue that holds me back in my life is……..

After seminaring on this journaling, we heard from our seniors. Each group of seniors took one of the Hyde five words or principles and shared their definition and an example of where they used this word in their lives.

Next, students got together in their small groups for 20 minutes and came up with a song and dance to perform for the entire group. We were amazed by their creativity!

Lastly, each kid shared a word – something they were taking away from the student FLC. Some of the words shared were:

• Inspiration
• Fun
• Integrity
• Joy
• Vulnerability
• Hope
• Future

Overall, it was a very meaningful day for students and faculty alike.

Staff Feature: Donna Leonard

Hyde Sous Chef Donna Leonard has been at Hyde for 24 years. Her daughter Emma is a 2014 graduate. She calls Boothbay home, but grew up in Rockland, MA and attended high school in Kezar Falls, ME. She has her A.S. in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales and previously traveled between New England and Florida working in seasonal resorts with some great chefs. Interesting to note, she has also worked for two different millionaires. Oscar de la Renta was the son-in-law to one of them!

Donna was drawn to Hyde by the opportunity to work full time, year round, but still be as creative as possible. With Chef Mike Flynn’s recent departure, she has been leading the kitchen and the students have noticed the change in the food. This week’s menu included some new items such as Grilled Flatbread Pizzas, Grilled Rachel (turkey with coleslaw and American and Swiss cheese on marbled rye), and Pork Adobo.

Friday lunch – Home Style Mac & Cheese with salmon, grapes, and salad

Speaking of the students, when Donna was interviewing for her position at Hyde, she was asked how she would handle working with the students? She had never worked around teenagers before and was in fact a little intimidated! Today, however, she says, “I honestly find it the best part of my job!” Donna takes the extra step of emailing the entire Hyde community when a certain student Jobs crew has done an exceptional job in the cafeteria and kitchen and she wants them to be recognized.

When asked what is most rewarding about her job, Donna says that “When I can really please someone with something I make, it makes it seem worth while. I recently found an African store in Portland, and it was so fun to see the kids excited about FuFu – something they had recently asked for, knowing that I had no clue what it was.”

Donna admits that Hyde has certainly enriched her life. “Being able to become a HAPA and participate in what actually goes on here is a rare opportunity,” she says. We are so fortunate to have Donna at Hyde!

Defining the Effective Relationship of Parents, Child, and School

By Hyde Founder Joseph W. Gauld

Parents will always be the most powerful influence in their children’s lives. But that influence needs to be their parenting, not themselves personally. As a test, parents should ask if they have let go of their own parents so they are fully focused on what their parents taught them.

To help parents become the best influence in their children’s life:

1st : Become a Mentor to your children;
2nd: Develop the right relationship with them;
3rd: Avoid where our culture undermines your mentorship.

1st: Mentors are not perfect; my mother was an alcoholic and my too strict stepfather lacked people skills. But they made our family values very clear: his commitment to the truth and doing the right thing was balanced with her genuine concern for people.

While I’m personally like my biological father and nothing like my stepfather, my life reflects his and my mother’s values. I respect and love him as my father and mentor, as I do my mother.

The values of mentors establish the foundation for strong families.

2nd Mentors recognize and respect not just that children have a unique potential, but also an inner guidance system to help them realize it.

Even at birth, children realize they will not survive without help, so they seek to imitate their caretakers, feeling if they are like them, their caretakers will love them and always be there for them.

They continue this imitation process through childhood—how children internalize parental values, character, purpose—as well as parental imperfections.

So children are developing their own parent-child relationship. Thus mentors need to struggle to join their own relationship with children’s inner guidance system so their partnership enables the roles of both. Children will appreciate such parental struggles.

3rd: Mentors need to recognize and avoid how parental authority is presently being undermined in schools and society.

Children’s development today is primarily measured by their school performance. Parents concerned their children might lose out in the college competition often primarily support the school program, not realizing this abdicates their mentor authority to the school in their children’s eyes.

Presently, schools track students to meet standards set by higher education and employers. This does not address children’s developmental needs.

Thus all this ignores the inner guidance system of children, particularly their deeper emotional needs. Kids don’t begin to think logically and abstractly until age 11.

So how do kids react?

Most take a defensive attitude, creating a “we-they” relationship with adults. They become uncommitted, and often revert to their lesser side— apathy, clowning, bullying, hedonism–drugs, sex, etc.

Mentors support schools, but emphasize family always comes first by establishing primary values or principles that define and guide the family, which they religiously practice in their own lives.

A disciplined and unified mentor-child relationship creates a harmonious and powerful family—for life.

Annual Fund Thank You

Special thank this week to our current families who have reached over 90% participation in the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. Our Spring Family Weekend was a great success, with lots of hard work and fun times with students and their families.

The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time.You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Not to Miss

• Spring Family Weekend Photos
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Boys JV Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Track
• Gallery: Boys Tennis
• Gallery: Girls Tennis
• Photo: Weekly Humor – Your best guess
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: H at 24
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Bobbie DePorter: The 7 Biggest Teen Problems & How to Turn Them Into Strengths
• Please Share! Hyde Summer Programs
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

April 23 – 27, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Lessons from Geese

Parents attend class with their students during Spring Family Weekend

Ken Grant read this moving piece to the Hyde community over Spring Family Weekend. The lessons that can be learned from geese are ones that we can all take to heart.

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Geese flying in a V-formation have always been a welcome sign of spring as well as a sign that heralds the coming of winter. Not only is this a marvelous sight, but there are some remarkable lessons that we can learn from the flight of the geese, because all that they do has significance.

As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for others behind it. There is 71% more flying range in V-formation than in flying alone.

Lesson: People who share a common direction and sense of purpose can get there more quickly.

Whenever a goose flies out of formation, it feels drag and tries to get back into position.

Lesson: It’s harder to do something alone than together.

When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the head.

Lesson: Shared leadership and interdependence give us each a chance to lead as well as an opportunity to rest.

The geese flying in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

Lesson: Encouragement is motivating. We need to make sure our ‘honking’ is encouraging – and not discouraging.”

When a goose gets sick or wounded and falls, two geese fall out and stay with it until it revives or dies. Then they catch up or join another flock.

Lesson: We may all need help from time to time. We should stand by our colleagues in difficult times.

– Written by Angeles Arrien

Stealing Oceans Performs Under the Chandelier

By Communications Director Jenny Collinson

Brian Thompson ’07 performs a song he wrote while living in Brookhouse

While the seniors were at the FRC deep in Senior Evaluations, the underclassmen met in the Mansion. They met in small groups to discuss changes they would like to see take place in different areas of the school, and then reported out to the larger group under the chandelier. After the reports and some group discussion, the students were surprised with a guest performance by Stealing Oceans, the band of Hyde School alumnus Brian Thompson ’07.

Casually holding a Dunkin Donuts coffee mug, with his band set up behind him as best they could in a hallway, (his drummer David Martin making do with a wooden box in place of his usual performance drums), Brian talked about his fond memories of being at Hyde. He then talked about how he went through a rough patch in his early 20s post-Hyde when he got involved with drugs and alcohol, cheated on his girlfriend, and was not a nice person during this period.

Then he decided it was time to make a change.

Brian said it was Hyde’s 5 Words and 5 Principles that helped him pick himself back up, dust off, and move forward toward his unique potential. “Do you see everyone here [in my band]?” Brian asked the group of students, waving his arm around to the band members behind him, “Each and every one of us is now out living our unique potential. This is our unique potential!” He then jumped into his first song, which he said he wrote the lyrics to “in Brookhouse when I was a student here at Hyde,” which got a cheer from the crowd.

Stealing Oceans is Brian’s stage name. He describes himself as a Nashville-based hip-hip fusion artist who is striving to inspire others with his message to “Stay Youthful, Be Grateful, and Always Love.” He just turned 30 this year, and already has been nominated for “Best Live Act” at the Nashville Industry Music Awards for the past three consecutive years. After ten years of waiting tables, he recently signed a management deal with Starstruck Entertainment and put out his debut single, “Blueprint” this past October. Next up is a single called “Follow the Lights.” Here is the official music video of “Blueprint.”

Stealing Oceans is here in Maine while performing a string of concerts up the New England coast. Friday evening Brian is hosting the Maine Boys To Men 20th Anniversary Celebration in Portland. After the event, starting at 9:30 PM, the doors will be opened to the public and Brian will be joined by his band for an all ages show.

Brian and his band performed three numbers under the chandelier, the last piece a mixture of cover songs that was a huge hit with the audience. Another big hit was Brian’s bass guitarist Pat Graves. Going by the stage name “FlipADay,” Pat impressed the students with being able to do a back flip on cue. He told them that he started doing a flip a day and publishing it to his Instagram channel after a period where he was going through a depression. Doing the flips made him happy, and he now aims to inspire others to do what they love every single day. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/flipaday #InspireHappiness.

The impromptu show was such a hit, that Stealing Oceans performed a full hour-long concert in Hyde’s FRC Thursday evening for students, faculty, and staff.

Thanks to Brian and his band for sharing their time and talent with the Hyde community!

Video: Performance Under the Chandelier

A Big Thank you to the 
Biggest Job Family Program Team!

Maureen Yoder’s grandson Eric dances front and center in the weekend’s PA performance

HAPA Maureen Yoder attended Spring Family Weekend and kindly shared a poem she wrote about her experience with us.

This weekend as usual I got more than I gave.
I saw kids and their parents take risks and be brave.
We’re in such good hands with the Family Program team.
They truly exemplified the leadership theme.

When Mary is speaking, I can’t help but smile.
She can MC with aplomb. I just love her style.
Claire told of their courting before Ken and her wed.
The kitchen staff kept us deliciously fed.

Led by Laura, the faculty juggled issues galore.
“Go to the calm”, she has said, and “take up that oar”.
We shared a great deal in “Seminar by Joe”.
(Too private to write about, but it helped me grow.)

To Shari, Lori, Alan. Page, Cindy and Pam,
To Kristin and Sarah, Tuck, Evelyn, Joanne,
To John, Linda, Barbara, Marilynn, Kelly, and Ed.
Bobby, Siobhan, Lisa, much can be said:

That I leave Hyde each time with a renewed sense of being.
Reflecting on destiny at almost 70, is freeing.
But it could not occur without all that you do.
It just couldn’t happen without all of you.

– Maureen Yoder Mike ’95 Alison ’99 Eric ‘18

Alumni Feature: Brian Thompson ’07

Describe your career path:

“I am Stealing Oceans, an American hip hop artist signed to Starstruck Entertainment in the country music capital of the world – Nashville, TN. I started rapping in middle school, rewriting songs and performing them for my friends at lunch. In high school, I ran into some trouble and ended up at Hyde. Hyde being the school that it is caused me to start dealing with a lot of issues in my life and I found peace in putting my feelings in to rapping. Every night, after lights out, my homie J-Factz (Warren Dorr) would sneak in to my room and we would spend hours freestyling together. That led to us starting a group called House Of Rap with our homie Bhunter (Brett Hunter). At the time, I was taking 2 classes with Matt Newberg and working at the studio during my free time. He and I had (and still have) a great relationship and he was nice enough to give me access to the studio and live sound equipment during after hours. We made the most of the opportunity and spent countless nights writing and rehearsing. Senior year, I put together a tour and we played at 9 different boarding schools around New England including Phillips Andover, Phillips Exeter and Holderness to name a few. Later that year, we recorded our first album, “Graduation” and sold after our commencement in the lobby of the Union. 10 years after releasing that album, Newberg gifted me the 12 channel Jazz Disc machine that we tracked on with our old studio tapes. Love that man.

After that, I was hooked. My mind was set on making a career out of my passion and I never stopped chasing it. I grinded for years while working various restaurant jobs to pay the bills. I wrote hundreds of songs and played hundreds of gigs. I failed a lot but never gave up. Friends and family kept pushing me to finish college but I was committed to proving them wrong. Last May, it happened. I got my deal and my life changed. Today, I wake up every morning, crack a La Croix and work on music. It is truly a blessing and I am forever grateful for the opportunity I have been given.”

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

“Humility. The hip hop game is full of ego and I fell victim to that for a long time. I thought I knew it all and I never showed any signs of weakness even though I was falling apart inside. I finally gave up on trying to be anything but myself. I went back to the roots of why I started writing/performing in the first place and everything changed. I didn’t care about my image or others opinions anymore. I stopped pretending like I knew it all and I began to ask for help. Most importantly, I started to give. Giving my time and money to others gave me a whole new feeling of fulfillment. I realized the world is a lot bigger than me and once I started to step out of my own bubble, things got a lot easier.”

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

“I was impacted by a lot of teachers at Hyde, the two that come to mind are Matt Newberg and Kell Delaney. Kell introduced me to hiking, meditation, spirituality and my favorite book, The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior. Newberg helped lay the foundation of my music career. He’s the man. He has such a big heart and probably too strong of a conscience :). He taught me theory, sound engineering and the music business. He is a hero in my journey and I am grateful to call him a friend.”

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

“Do what you love. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. Find happiness within and don’t let other bring you down. Contribute to society. Love unconditionally. Ask for help and never give up.

Stay Youthful, Be Grateful and Always Love.”

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

Recognized the week of Family Weekend:

Erin & Kalle Tahvonen
“Erin and Kalle were walking off campus and heard a cry for help. They responded and found an elderly woman had fallen and needed help. They proceeded to help her up, walk her home and spent some time with her and her husband. Thank you for your kindness and concern. I know it was appreciated.”

Tom Moore, Tricia Keene, Evelyn Hammond, Pam Hardy

“Thank you to a powerhouse team of HAPA facilitators for this week’s FLC. Thank you for your guidance, concern and willingness to jump in and give our parents and students a phenomenal experience!”

Evelyn and Tricia
“These HAPAs came and facilitated FLC AND SFW this week! They were tireless- helping parents and sharing from the heart. Now that’s commitment!”

Ruby Hewitt
“Max’s sister has been a four year sibling that had attended every parent weekend and also she has done the FLC. She is a great spirit and a true leader in the family.”

Barbara High
“Our HAPA Barbara High is INCREDIBLE!!! Shawn and I both mentioned how wonderful we thought she was and how much we learned from her in such a short time. She is more than inspiring and I look forward to any opportunity to get to know her better. We are so lucky to have her as our HAPA!”

Chuck & Gaby Fischer, Cleveland Justis and Galen, Elijah Schleifer and his Mom Dana Rubin, Autumn Condon
“At the FLC I would say that Chuck Fischer and Gaby, Cleveland Justis and Galen took risks as families and put in best effort, Elijah Schleifer and his Mom Dana Rubin also showed leadership. Autumn Condon ditto.”

Annual Fund Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. We appreciate your faith in Hyde. The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time. You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Not to Miss

• Spring Family Weekend Photos
• Hyde in DC on April 28
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Boys JV Lacrosse
• Gallery: Hyde Track
• Gallery: Boys Tennis
• Gallery: Girls Tennis
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: Coaching Wisdom Learned the Hard Way
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Build Family Traditions, Mantras 41-45
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

April 14 – 22, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Spring Family Weekend 2018

“Leadership – I am a leader by asking the best of myself and others.”

Thanks to all of the families who came to Spring Family Weekend 2018. From the cheerful tulips in Ball jars on the tables in the dining hall to the sunny weather outside, it felt like spring arrived just in time.

Parents had the chance to attend class with their students and get a taste for what the academic day is like. They got to channel their Hyde spirit and cheer their students on during the athletic competitions, and everyone got to take a deeper look into themselves, sharing stories of challenges and triumphs with their Discovery Groups and family members. We looked at what being a leader means through the lens of how a leader asks the best of themselves and others. “It was nice to spend time with my family and learn about them,” said senior Margaret Coleman ’18.

The showpiece of the weekend was the Spring Show, United We Stand! where the Hyde students and faculty performed, tackling what divides and what unites people and communities.

We hope everyone had a safe journey home, and we look forward to seeing you at our next big family event on campus – Graduation!

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SFW Photo Gallery

Cans for a Cure Update

Dave Pappalardo, a member of the Hyde Facilities team, started the Cans for a Cure program last year to raise money to support families of cancer patients. We have boxes around campus to collect cans, and members of the community can also bring in cans and have the Facilities team come and pick them up.

Dave reports that last year we collected 14,805 cans and bottles. To date this year, we’re up to 17,674. The year-end date for collection is August 31. “The entire community, with the students being the major contributors, are really stepping it up,” Dave says. “The goal of 25,000 collected cans and bottles certainly seems in reach.”

People can drop off at the Facilities dock or contact Facilities to come and pick up on campus.

Faculty Feature: Ray Pena

First year Hyde faculty member Ray Pena teaches Spanish 1 and works in the Dean’s Area. Hailing from Providence, RI, Ray attended Lasell College in Newton, MA where he received his B.S. in Human Services with a minor in Youth and Crime. He previously taught at Bradley School in Providence, RI at the middle school level and taught English and Math at the high school level.

Ray enjoys working with teenagers to improve their learning attitudes. The most rewarding part of teaching high school students he says, is, “going through the struggles and teaching toward successful learning. The students tend to come in with behaviors that derail their learning and just being there to help them grow is rewarding for me.”

His favorite subject to teach is English. He says that in an English class, you are able to get kids on common ground. “Both the teacher and top students in the class are able to help those struggling with reading and writing, which creates a healthy environment for learning.”

When asked what makes teaching at Hyde unique, Ray cites the presence of students from all over the world. “I enjoy seeing the passions both in and out of the classroom that get identified during lessons that allow you to get to know the fellow members of your community,” he says.

What he believes that Hyde uniquely offers is giving students an opportunities to identify areas of growth. “We work hard with those who struggle, at times helping them understand their learning paths,” he says. “Others who do fairly well are pushed also to engage in leadership roles. This gives students a lot of confidence in their learning.”

Wolf Sighting

Faculty member Erik Wilson stops for a pic with Andy Wang ’19 as the Wolf at the Boys JV Lax game over Family Weekend.

Annual Fund Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. We appreciate your faith in Hyde. The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time. You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Not to Miss

• Spring Family Weekend Photos
• Hyde in DC on April 28
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Hyde Lax @ 50”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Laura Gauld: “Don’t Lie, Don’t Quit,” Mantras 36-40”
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• InstaHyde
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

April 7 – 13, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Class of ’18 prepares for a Hyde Commencement

By Family Education Director Claire Gauld

During the spring term, the senior class begins in earnest an in-depth process reflecting on their Hyde experience and their own character. Through a series of both classroom lessons, journaling and seminars, both faculty and seniors engage in conscience-centered learning and examining our strengths and challenges. Deep sharing takes place, brother’s keeper and concern are expressed and seniors wrestle with the idea of unique potential and vision. It is a powerful way to prepare young adults for life and gain confidence in who they are, where they are going and how they will get there.

This week the focus was our ‘childhood spirit’ and understanding who we are by sharing some of our early experiences. Founder Joe Gauld shared opening remarks on the importance of an inner guidance system that helps us realize our destiny. In smaller seminar groups, faculty and seniors then shared for three minutes what they were like as a child. What words would describe them as a child? What were happy moments, and then ones that were difficult or painful? Who believed in them as a child and how was it expressed? Where did they feel alone or sad? What was a struggle or challenge? Where did they feel joy and connect with their spirit?

During the wrap up, the group reflected on the session:

• I didn’t know I had as much in common with other people
• I feel this year’s senior class is getting a good start on opening up and being honest
• I saw my best friend be vulnerable in a new way
• I love that ‘evals’ is an even playing field where faculty share along with the students
• Gauld inspired me with his childhood story of searching for buried treasure
• I never realized before that maybe the reason I try so hard at everything in my life is because I didn’t want to let my mother down as a child
• I want to think more about how my childhood spirit connects to who I am today – I may have lost touch with it in some ways.

For in every adult there dwells that child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” – John Connolly

On to Spring Family Weekend!

The “Show Up Initiative”/Boston Trip

By Faculty member Matt Newberg

It’s just plain fact; winters in Maine are rough. Who can blame students for not wanting to leave the relative comfort of their dorms to trudge through several inches of snow and sub-freezing temperatures? With that said, it is equally tough to develop synergy without participation.

This winter we began a new attendance policy unofficially entitled “the show-up initiative.” Rooted in other boarding school models, the system assigns different point values for classes, athletics, school meetings and other student obligations. There are accountabilities for various points accrued and in the case of those students with perfect attendance, rewards.

After a successful trial run of the system this winter, the school had close to 50 students with perfect attendance. These students were recently treated to a day in Boston as a reward for their outstanding attendance. Many took advantage of the shopping and dining in Chinatown as well as Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Others strolled the North End and took in sights such as the New England Holocaust Memorial. In all, it was a wonderful day and a nice way to recognize student effort.

Head of School Laura Gauld boards the bus for a photo with the students who achieved perfect attendance this winter term

Hyde School Community Members Wear Hockey Jerseys to Commemorate Tragic Humboldt Bus Crash

Members of the Hyde School community donned hokey jerseys over their usual academic dress on Thursday. Faculty member and hockey player Matthew Kinney asked the community to wear jerseys in an email writing, “As many have heard, a tragic bus crash killed 16 and injured 13 junior hockey players from the Humboldt Broncos, a team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. To commemorate this tragedy, people around the world will be donning hockey jerseys tomorrow in their honor. I will be putting one over my shirt and tie. I would encourage anyone who has a hockey jersey to do the same.”

Junior Kyra Holdampf ’19 Wins Best of Show

Hyde art students recently participated in a local high school exhibition at Centre St. Arts Gallery in Bath, ME. Halle Bourne ’20, Eric Linehan ’19, Wells Lawson ’18, Kyra Holdampf ’19, and Bridget Barone ’19 all participated in the exhibition. A panel of four local artist juried the show and awarded the grand prize “Best of Show” to Kyra Holdampf ’19 for her Self Portrait, sized 18″ x 24″ done in graphite.

Staff Spotlight: Erinn Rossignol

Erinn with her sons Hayden and Logan

Hailing from Presque Isle, Maine, full time hockey mom and Human Resources Associate Erinn Rossignol is in her second year at Hyde, having started in the Family Education Department and moving to HR this year. She did her undergraduate work in University Studies at the University of Maine, and has her Master’s in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University with a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.

Erinn previously worked at the University of Maine for four years in the President’s office and then moved onto the Provost Office. While working at the University of Maine she wore many different hats. She helped faculty with their promotion and tenure process, sat in on committees for prospective employees, assisted in planning commencement, worked closely with the Board of Directors, and attended events and other functions representing the University of Maine.

In June of 2016 she attended the Society for Human Resources Conference in Washington D.C as a graduate student where she had her “ah ha” moment. It was here that she realized that Human Resources was a career that she wanted to pursue because of the growing need for HR professionals and the versatility it could give her. At this point she had been a stay at home Mom for five years and was looking to get back into the working world. Moving into HR at Hyde was perfect timing, she had just graduated from Grad School and was looking to put her education to use. “I already knew the faculty and staff,” Erinn says, “we were closing Woodstock and I knew I could roll up my sleeves and help.”

When asked what is most rewarding about her job, Erinn says, “Working in Human Resources gives you a unique perspective into a company; you learn to balance the needs of the employees and the needs of the company. What makes my job rewarding is helping Hyde continue to grow. The faculty at Hyde get to help the students grow; I get to help the employees grow. I am able to give them the tools and resources they need in their current role or into a role that they desire. I love the variety and the challenge, one day you are helping an employee with health insurance and the next your reading about federal and state statues.”

When asked what makes working at Hyde unique, Erinn says, “I started at Hyde in the Family Education Department with little knowledge of Hyde except that we were a boarding school. I quickly learned how amazing and unique Hyde is because we do not only educate students, we help the families as well. I realized how committed the employees and faculty are to Hyde and what Hyde stands for.” She also cites working alongside Founder Joey G as an inspiration. “He still comes to work every day, and is still involved with the students, faculty and staff. I love coming to work each day and knowing that what we are doing is making a difference. I love sharing the story of Hyde to family and friends and explaining how unique we are, and what makes us so special.”

Erinn lives in Brunswick with her two boys Logan (11) and Hayden (6) and enjoys running and participating in 5ks in her spare time.

Annual Fund Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. We appreciate your faith in Hyde. The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time. You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

Recognized this week:

Ms. Luo:

• Luo did an excellent job of choreographing the dance of The Middle and her company finished the dance much earlier under her help and support. She shows a great example of leadership in PA. She brought the group together and took advice from everyone in the company.

Ipp Georgiadis ’18, Jada Holford ’20 and Dairy Rojas ’19:

• Ipp, Jada and Dairy survived the cold weather and filmed the boys and girls lacrosse games last week. What a great example of going above and beyond.

Sharlene Willey + Dan Bischoff:

• Such a hardworking team, always willing to take on the job no matter how big or small. The entire community appreciate their humor and happy to do it spirit.

Sandra Beaulieu:

• Sandra handles all of the scheduling and intake in the health office as well as attendance for students while they are in the Health Center. She is always pleasant and happy to do what is asked of her in what can be a difficult and often stressful role.

Nebiyu Fanta ’19 and Frankyn Batista ’19:

• For taking time out of their free day in Boston to have lunch with a Hyde alumnus and member of the Board of Governors. Thank you for your commitment and stewardship on behalf of Hyde.

Not to Miss

• Hyde in DC on April 28
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Go Cyber Wolves!!!”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job:“Hyde Founder Joe Gauld: School Shootings are a School Culture Issue”
• We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

March 31 – April 6, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Pushing Through Judgements

Students lead the school meeting

We are living in a time where boundaries between “groups” are often impenetrable and set judgments can lead to stereotyping people. Students took charge of the school meeting this week to lead us through an exercise where we openly looked at our judgments of self and others. Emma Geertgens ’19, Merrill Truluck ’18, Bailey Kent ’18 and Ivy Mortensen ’18 got the school up on their feet and moving around the room to address areas of judgment in the following categories:

• Clothes
• Money
• Academics
• Body image
• Sexual orientation
• Race
• Gender
• Age

The students and faculty shared both typical and surprising judgments that get in our way and there was widespread participation from the group. Some of the comments shared included:

“I have been judged by my skin color yet have also judged others in this way.”

“In my life, I have experienced living with money and then struggling with money and saw how others reacted to me.”

“While I didn’t like this about myself, I did judge some students based on their actions with the Dean’s area.”

“A teacher once questioned my work on a paper because she did not think I was capable of that level of work.”

“I was stocky as a kid and have always been critical about how I judge myself.”

“Since I am Chinese, others have assumed that I was good at math.”

In the second part of the school meeting, we started the Hyde tradition of faculty evaluations which are done live. Faculty sit in front of the students and hear comments on the following areas:

1. Strengths of this person’s teaching
2. How this teacher could improve or needs to address to be more effective
3. Personal statements about how this teacher has impacted a student’s life

These evaluations always are inspiring as the students elevate and bring their best to helping faculty. They are accurate in reading our strengths and challenges and often help us see something that would help us be our best selves as teachers. As one student said to a teacher, “Thank you for sticking with me when I was a handful and for being willing to listen to me.” It was a day where I was reminded that when students take charge and step up to lead, our school community moves forward.

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Celebrating Passover

By Faculty member Lisa Geller

Faculty and students gathered around the table in the Merritt House

This past Saturday, a group of students and faculty joined together to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover marks the liberation of the Jews from Egyptian slavery, and is celebrated by telling the story of their exodus from Egypt.

Our Seder, led in part by faculty member Jacob Sargent and students, provided us the opportunity to reflect on our history and our future.

We all enjoyed a delicious meal including potato latkes made by Rich Truluck, amazing brisket prepared by the Sargents, matzo ball soup, and other holiday treats. It was a lovely evening, and an opportunity for students to experience some comforts of home.

Alumni Spotlight: Peter Gels ’08

This week we talked to Peter Gels, another Woodstock alumnus with fond memories of Mike Dawes. After graduating from Hyde in 2008, Peter studied at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, became a Marine Engineer and worked onboard Liquefied Natural Gas Tankers, travelling the world. Currently Peter is an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager at Boston Ship Repair. Thank you for sharing your story and advice with us Peter!

Describe your career path:

“After graduating Hyde, I studied at Massachusetts Maritime Academy to become a marine engineer. Upon graduation, I began working for Hoegh LNG onboard Liquefied Natural Gas Tankers, travelling the world onboard the ship half the time, and home on leave the other half. After a little more than 5 years, I left that company and I started as an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager at Boston Ship Repair in July 2017.”

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

“Integrity – I am gifted with a Unique Potential, and conscience is my guide to discovering it. Personal growth and development never stopped at Hyde. As the years have gone by, I have learned more about myself every day and about the importance to be true to myself and to maintain my integrity, even when things get challenging.”

Which teacher had a particular impact on you?

“Michael Voorhees Dawes was one of the first people I spoke to at Hyde and helped my transition into the school. I remember speaking to him about my hopes, dreams, and about what I wanted to get out of my time at Hyde. Since then, I have graduated, pursued my dreams, and enjoyed all the moments getting there. Rest in Peace Mike Dawes.”

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

“You are always changing and it is important to continue to discover new things about yourself. Find out what your passions are and find out what defines you. Be true to yourself, your values, and who you are. Keep learning about yourself because there is a lot more life to live and a lot more experiences to have.”

Practice Must Go On

By Margaret Coleman ’18

Who knew that you could practice javelin inside, let alone in a hallway. Well, not throwing it but the basics on how to walk and how to hold the spear when preparing for the throw. If you can’t go outside, you can practice shot put inside as well, as long as you just throw it against a net. These teams are not letting the snow slow them down at all!

Annual Fund Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. We appreciate your faith in Hyde. The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time. You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Laura Gauld Invites YOU!

Laura Gauld invites you! Please join us at our sister school, the Central Florida Leadership Academy, in Orlando, Florida April 13 & 14, 2018!

Please RSVP by April 5, 2018:

Emily Merrigan Roig | Event Coordinator

eroig@hyde.edu | 207.443.7124

Not to Miss

• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Thoughts (not Events) Control Moods”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “A Strong School Program to End School Shootings”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Hilary Jacobs Hendel: It’s Not Always Depression Part 2”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

March 24 – March 30, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

From a Hyde Audition to NBC’s The Voice

In today’s school meeting, Rich Truluck asked junior Emma Geertgens ’19 to sing her audition in front of the entire school. A Hyde tradition, singing one’s audition is part of learning to speak in public, as well as being a community-building exercise. You won’t tease someone who is singing a cappella in front of the school if you know you’re next!

Where a Hyde audition takes a student can sometimes be surprising. This singular experience has inspired countless Hyde alumni to pursue careers in music. One of these such alums is Brett Hunter ’07, who is featured on this year’s NBC’s The Voice. Watch the video below of the school meeting where Mr. Truluck surprises the student body by showing them the impact a Hyde audition can have on their future.

You can find Brett Hunter ’07’s audition for The Voice online here.

Student Work on Display at Centre Street Art Gallery

By Eric Linehan ’19

Eric Linehan in front of his work hanging at Centre Street Art Gallery

Going to the Centre Street Art Gallery in Bath, Maine was such a cool experience. We submitted our own artwork to the Gallery. Then seeing them in a gallery next to professional artists gave us the perspective of becoming artists when we are older. The visitors had the option to buy our work at our own price. Being a part of the artist community of Bath was amazing.

Student Artwork Photos

Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Geller ’93

Senior Government teacher and Needham, MA native Lisa Geller is not only an amazing faculty member, she is also a 1993 Hyde School graduate. If you combine her time teaching at Hyde (5 years) with her time attending the school, she has been involved with Hyde for 28 years!

When Lisa came back to Hyde five years ago, she was transitioning from a career in law and politics. She had attended Brandeis University where she received her undergraduate degree in Sociology, and Syracuse University College of Law where she had received a degree in law. She was not satisfied with her career trajectory in the law, however, and knew that it wasn’t her unique potential–she was meant to be a teacher.

When she was a student here, she remembers Goverment being one of her favorite classes. She says she learned not only the facts, but also about character – courage, curiosity, leadership – from teachers like Malcolm Gauld and the late Paul Hurd. “When I was approached with the idea of transitioning from working in the College Office to the classroom,” Lisa says, “I was honored that Hyde had the faith in me to carry on the legacy of those that taught the class before me.”

Lisa says that she wanted to teach Government not only because she has a background in law and politics, but also because she wanted to teach character – how we all conduct ourselves as part of the larger global world and how we make an impact on something bigger than ourselves. “I love teaching the class about the Constitution and the confluence of current events and government, but I also love watching my students find their passion, seeing them be able to make connections to both the content curriculum and the Hyde curriculum,” she says.

When asked what makes teaching at Hyde unique, Lisa answers, “First and foremost it is our focus on attitude over aptitude. When it comes time to calculate my final grades each term, I feel a duty to my students to give them effort grades that truly reflect their learning attitude – coming to class prepared, putting in extra time to learn complicated concepts, speaking up in class even though they may not have the right answers – these are all skills that make not only for better students, but better citizens. Second, our approach to the student-teacher relationship is unique. We often talk about the learning triangle – with the subject at the top and the student-teacher partnership forming the line at the base. These are the types of relationships I strive to have with Hyde students both inside and outside the classroom.”

When asked what her favorite thing about government to teach is, she replies, “All of it! However, I can narrow it down to two things – civil liberties and the confluence of the current events and concepts in U.S. Government. For civil liberties, I enjoy teaching the landmark cases that come out of the Supreme Court. For example, in the Winter term, students were interested in learning about cases which changed the way criminal procedure works in the U.S. When it comes to current events, I love watching the students make connections between those events and the Constitution. For example, we have talked a lot about the freedom of speech and how that has played out in several current Supreme Court cases, including one being decided about whether a baker can deny a gay couple a cake for their wedding.”

She thinks the main thing that Hyde offers to students who are interested in a career in government is how we teach confidence. “A career in government means you have to have self-awareness, you have to have courage to stand up for what you believe in, and you have to have the ability to step outside your comfort zone,” she says.

Winter Term Academic Awards

Nia Caines ’20 accepts the award for MIL Underclassman in Music

MIL = Most Improved Learner

MVL = Most Valuable Learner

Art

• MVL Senior: Autumn Condon
• MVL Underclassman: Nebiyu Fanta
• Honorable Mention MVL: Emile Button, Rachel Willey, Kyra Holdampf, Kors Li
• MIL Senior: Haley Davis
• MIL Underclassman: Carlos Rodriguez

English

• MVL Senior: Kors Li
• MVL Underclassman: Martin Liu
• Honorable Mention MVL: Nancy Zhou, Ivy Mortenson, Nin Janjigyian, Ben Alpert
• MIL Senior: Mwesa Mulonda
• MIL Underclassman: Rosalynn Bragg
• Honorable Mention MIL: Cole Tryon, Eric Yoder, John Peck

Foreign Language

• MVL Senior: Sam Wolters
• MVL Underclassman: Christian Beeke
• Honorable Mention MVL: Tau Rios, Halle Bourne
• MIL Senior: Logan Donley
• MIL Underclassman: Rowan Schwartzwald

History

• MVL Senior: Merrill Truluck
• MVL Underclassman: Halle Bourne
• Honorable Mention MVL: Nebiyu Fanta, Ivy Mortensen, Lucas McCabbe, Martin Liu, Madison Hughes, Maggie Lyles
• MIL Senior: Penny Zheng
• MIL Underclassman: Ben Matthews
• Honorable Mention MIL: Christian Beeke, Max Hewitt, Logan Donley, Carlos Rodriguez, Kevin Gong, Logan Truluck, Rosalynn Bragg

Math

• MVL Senior: Sam Song
• MVL Underclassman: Colin Gitchell
• Honorable Mention MVL: Nancy Zhou, Kordell Smith
• MIL Senior: Henry Tao
• MIL Underclassman: Joe Hale
• Honorable Mention MIL: Andrew Stark

Music

• MVL Senior: James Bristow
• MVL Underclassman: Evan Hutchinson
• Honorable Mention MVL: Maggie Lyles, Bailey Kent, JP Michaelian
• MIL Senior: Kordell Smith
• MIL Underclassman: Nia Caines
• Honorable Mention MIL: Ale Atkins

Science

• MVL Senior: Kors Li
• MVL Underclassman: Jasmine Lam
• Honorable Mention MVL: Martin Liu, Emma Geertgens, Mwesa Mulonda, Marlena DeCastro, Olivia Yoon
• MIL Senior: Faith Spath
• MIL Underclassman: Everett Allen
• Honorable Mention MIL: Dairy Rojas, Jeremiah Wright, Baily Kent, Aiden Carpenter, Evan Liles, Gabe Boakye

Academic Awards Photo Gallery

Annual Fund Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the 2017-2018 Hyde Annual Fund. We appreciate your faith in Hyde. The Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make your school a leader in Family-Based Character Education. If you have not made a gift yet there is still time. You may make an online gift or text HYDE to 41444. Thank you!

Laura Gauld Invites YOU!

Laura Gauld invites you! Please join us at our sister school, the Central Florida Leadership Academy, in Orlando, Florida April 13 & 14, 2018!

Please RSVP by April 5, 2018:

Emily Merrigan Roig | Event Coordinator

eroig@hyde.edu | 207.443.7124

Laura Gauld’s Video Invite

Not to Miss

• Robotics Competition
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Thoughts (not Events) Control Moods”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “SCHOOL SHOOTING: IT’S ON US, THE ADULTS”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Laugh at Yourself, Mantras 31-35″
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

March 16 – March 23, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

New Beginnings

We traveled back to school this week to mark the beginning of the spring term. Despite the snow stubbornly clinging to the campus, spring term is a time to bring together all the efforts of the year and where students start to integrate their learning and strengthen their relationship with their conscience. It is also where the power of Hyde’s community inspires us all.

We started the week going back to basics and discussed Hyde’s mission statement. In 1966, Founder Joey Gauld expressed his commitment to education with the statement, “Every individual is gifted with a unique potential that defines a destiny.” Joey wanted to test the hypothesis that if a focus on character builds a foundation for meaningful achievement. Hyde defined character through five words: curiosity, courage, concern, leadership, and integrity. Today, Hyde’s mission stems from that founding statement:

The Hyde Mission

We help people Develop and Discover their Unique Potential

At the end of the week, the faculty met to discuss student growth and highlight students who were taking steps in class, on the athletic field, and throughout the community. We also discussed students who need a push and those who are struggling with seeing their best self. In the school meeting, the names of the first group were read as we acknowledged those members of the community who had inspired us since returning from break. Students also shared the names of faculty and peers who have helped them become better. I asked the students to share how they were helped and the following were some of the themes:

“This teacher has been a thorn in my side but never quit on me.”

“I watched this student make a change and he has shown me I can change.”

“This teacher drove to see me after a tough time in my life and I will never forget that.”

“You have put up with my BS and yet pushed me to my best.”

“You believed in me.”

“You have been like a big sister to me.”

“You helped me get honest with myself.”

“You took the time to show me how to improve in sports.”

“You help me learn the material.”

Hyde’s ethic of Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper asks each member of the community to help others achieve their best. When we get out of our own singular focus and help someone next to us become better, our individual performance is also enhanced.

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Faculty Present at the NAIS Conference

By Faculty member Jacob Sargent

Video Still of faculty Jacob Sargent’s presentation at NAIS

In the first week of our spring vacation, a small group of Hyde faculty went to Atlanta, GA for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Annual Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Leadership Journey: Guides, Pathways, and Possibilities”. The conference was a hugely valuable professional development opportunity for all of us and we came back to Hyde invigorated by new ideas and feeling proud of the work we do as a school. In addition, I applied to present at the conference on our recent work with the Inner Leadership Model and was fortunate enough to be accepted to give a PechaKucha presentation. This is a presentation style which consists of 20 slides which advance automatically every 20 seconds. It makes for an engaging and to-the-point presentation.

Watch the video below to view the presentations. Jacob’s presentation is about 20 min in.

Spring Break Service Trip to Puerto Rico

By Faculty member Megan-Mack Nicholson

Students and Faculty in Puerto Rico

Over spring break students had the opportunity to travel to the American territory of Puerto Rico and put effort into various service and relief projects around the island after it was completely devastated by hurricanes Maria and Irma in fall of 2017. Many Puerto Ricans have been without electricity and running water for over six months.

The group that traveled down were welcomed with warm smiles and gracious hospitality. They spent a week camping in Gurabo and enjoyed a trip full of new experiences, adventure, community, and generosity. During the Hyde students stay, they helped fix up the Equus Center of Puerto Rico, which is a facility in Gurabo used for equine and occupational therapy. Some students had the opportunity to join in a roofing project as well. One particular day was spent in San Juan at the YWCA to help clean up furniture. The upstairs had been coated with dirt from the hurricanes after ceilings and walls crumbled down. The students were introduced to Rotary International, an international service organization who follows the motto “Service above Self.” The following day the students joined another group of high school students from Puerto Rico to paint the outside of an elderly woman’s house. Later that evening, everyone enjoyed a BBQ and bonfire that the Hyde students hosted.

After a week of incredible effort and heart displayed by the students, they spent a day touring the island, hiking to a waterfall in the El Yuenque National Rainforest, chasing after epic views of the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans, and ending with a tour of the Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo. The last day of the trip was spent relaxing on Isla Verde beach in San Juan where the students enjoyed exploring the surrounding area, jet skiing, and taking in the souvenir shops. The trip overall was a huge success as evidenced by the appreciative smiles from the Puerto Ricans as well as the positive feedback from students and staff. The experience gave students a new perspective on things like running water and electricity that so many of us take for granted every day. They were fortunate to experience what it feels like to give to someone or something that will ever be repaid. It was an enriching, educational experience that students and staff will carry with them.

Service Trip Photo Gallery

Spring Sports Kick off in the Joe

By Margaret Coleman ’18

Boys Lacrosse practices in the gym (photo by Margaret Coleman ’18)

We are back!!!!

Spring sports are in full swing as the teams will take turned in the gym practicing due to the snow outside. Everyone is looking great and it does not matter if you have played the sport for your entire life or just stated this week. The amazing coaches are helping everyone be there best!

Laura Gauld Invites YOU!

Laura Gauld invites you! Please join us at our sister school, the Central Florida Leadership Academy, in Orlando, Florida April 13 & 14, 2018!

Please RSVP by April 5, 2018:

Emily Merrigan Roig | Event Coordinator

eroig@hyde.edu | 207.443.7124

Laura Gauld’s Video Invite

Just for you! Parent Call Center

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you!

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a member of Family Education. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

As always, we strive to create a strong partnership with our Hyde parents because we know this maximizes the success of our students. Remember – anytime feel free to call your Discovery Group leader, a teacher or coach, or the Biggest Job Family Program staff. Thank you for being a Hyde family!

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Dance Team Final Performance
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling New Englands
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “HPSS – Hyde Public School Solution”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “SCHOOL SHOOTING: IT’S ON US, THE ADULTS”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Bullying – the 4 Roles & Getting to the Root”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

February 24 – March 2, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

The Strengths & Challenges of Student Culture

“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

Nineteen years ago in the spring, a group of us were driving from Maine to our sister campus in Woodstock for the Family Weekend. On the radio, an announcement came on with the news of a school shooting in Columbine, Colorado, where two high school students had planned a methodical attack against their peers which killed 12 students and three teachers. While we listened to the details, I remember us looking at each other in disbelief as we couldn’t fathom that depth of self-loathing and hatred towards a student culture.

Of course, the language of school shootings is now part of our vernacular, and safety drills are now a part of the curriculum. We have turned an educational crisis into a political issue, where finger pointing and blame go hand in hand. The adults assume that they will be able to change the hearts and minds of a nation more entrenched in its positions on gun control and mental illness than it is ready to come together to figure out a solution. Recently, we were rocked again by the tragedy at Parkland, but we also saw students step up and declare their commitment to lead the way.

In our last school meeting, we talked about all of this and how important it is to address both the strengths of our own student culture and the areas where we have let each other down. Some of the strengths and challenges we acknowledged in the school were:

Strengths:

• The energy and support exhibited by the school at the NNE Wrestling Tournament.
• A student going up to Lennox Lodge to help a friend who was struggling in school.
• Students working hard to attain academic excellence.
• Student-led meetings on gender equality and becoming vulnerable with each other.
• School spirit and sportsmanship in the “Joe” at basketball competitions.
• The female community working hard to form honest partnerships.

Challenges:

• Examples of disrespect and bullying among the students.
• Fear of practicing true concern with each other.
• Standards of rigor falling short at times.
• Moments of tenuous faculty and student partnership.

After assessing the lessons of the term, the meeting took a deep turn when students and faculty shared first what they wanted to express about themselves to the community and then what they wanted to say to someone else. It was incredibly powerful to hear students and adults taking the risk to be vulnerable. As the meeting went on, more hands went into the air and it was clear that our best as a community was capable of facing our challenges head-on. So many students expressed gratitude to specific peers and faculty for both supporting and challenging them throughout the term. As one student said, “You all saw something in me and I have looked up to you. Thank you for believing in me.”

Founder Joey Gauld sat through the meeting and then had the last word as he said, “At Hyde, we speak from the heart and from conscience. I founded Hyde School because our system was not respecting the deeper potentials of students. Today’s meeting was a powerful example of what we are capable of when students take ownership of their growth and for helping their peers. In my life, like during Vietnam, I saw students step up and demand action. We will stand with the students of Parkland to make a difference.”

It was an inspiring meeting and a great wrap-up to a term of much learning. We were reminded that truly supporting and challenging others helps us replace judgment and disrespect with synergy. This powerful session of reflecting on ourselves and others with self-awareness showed how this practice is vastly more powerful than negativity of much of contemporary public (and private) discourse. We can change the world when we have the courage to change ourselves.

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Woodstock Dinner

By Claire Grant ’75

The Wolf statue at night on the Bath campus

The 21 years on the Hyde Connecticut campus created a tight bond between parents, students and faculty. On Sunday evening, a group of Woodstock brethren gathered for pizza and remembrances of the people and place that had meant so much to them.

Founding Head of School Ken Grant opened the evening by sharing some history that many students had never heard. In 1996, a group of 25 families transferred to the Woodstock campus to seed the new school. They left behind what was secure and familiar with the belief that this unique concept could and should be replicated beyond the gates of Bath, Maine. The 15 seniors had probably long dreamed of a speech in the sunken garden but they were excited about the leadership challenge this new opportunity presented. At the end of that first year, a bronze medallion was given out with the inscription ‘Honoring the Pioneer Spirit’ to all faculty and graduating families.

That first year, all of the students and teachers lived in Warren Hall, the faculty did not even fill the first row of the Lecture Hall, and the buildings had numbers but no names. There were no athletic fields, our uniforms were hand me downs from Bath, and our library consisted of donated books by parents on a few bookshelves – our favorite title was ‘Strong Abs and Thighs.’ Suffice it to say, we might have been limited with our physical resources, but we were not short of enthusiasm, spirit, faith and commitment.

The relay team of leadership continued with Duncan and JoAnne McCrann, Laura Gauld, and Bob and Brooke Felt. Countless dedicated faculty and staff poured their hearts into the Hyde mission and created deep bonds with both parents and students.

As with the Woodstock closing weekend last May, the stories tie us together. Laughter filled the room on Sunday night and students started to share memories: camping on the turf field, playing computer games in faculty offices, performing arts shows where one student learned all the moves and inserted himself in every dance, faculty banter and faculty pets, international students arriving with no athletic experience and having fun learning soccer, a cousin and brother who both graduated from Woodstock leaving their legacy, which the senior now wants to leave in Bath, and of course the ‘scented air’ that one tried to ignore from the nearby farms. One underclassmen felt it was God’s plan that he went to Woodstock, and also the plan that he was supposed to come to Bath.

The theme was certainly that Woodstock felt like a family and that the impact was life-long. Pam Bertschy summed up the evening, “There is a lot of joy and love in the room.”

Dance Team Final Performance

By Faculty member Fan Luo

The Hyde Dance Team

On Friday February 23rd, the Hyde Dance Team presented their final performance to the whole school. Led by team captain Faith Spath ’18 and Caroline Dayle ’19, the team performed four group dances and three solos. The genre of the dances included hip-pop, jazz, Chinese classic, lyrical and contemporary. All the solos were choreographed by students. Two out of the four group dances were choreographed and taught by seniors Faith Spath ’18 and Elie Lev ’18. Underclassman Gaby Fischer ’19 also offered a lot of help.

The performance was impressive. It gave the Hyde community an opportunity to see a high-level dance performance here on campus. The MC Lucas McCabe ’18 demonstrated great public speaking skills and connected all the dances through a creative script he wrote. Overall, the show was a wonderful way to end a season.

Watch the video showing how the students progressed over the season:

Photos from the Performance

Congrats to the Seniors!

By Tricia Uber

By the Numbers – Update from the College Office:

• 70% of the seniors who have applied to college have been ADMITTED to at least one college/university
• 100+ acceptance notifications
• acceptances from 25 states and 3 countries
• 147 teacher recommendations written
• 715 applications submitted

Alumni Feature: Emily Merrigan Roig ’98

This week we have the pleasure of not only catching up with, but also wishing this aluma a very Happy Birthday! Emily Merrigan Roig ’98 has brought her enthusiasm and problem solving savvy to the Hospitality Industry in Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and New York. Emily and her family have now found their way back to Hyde and we COULD NOT be more thrilled! Emily is the woman behind all of our events, having accepted the Hyde Event Coordinator position this past summer. From firsthand experience, we can tell you Emily is truly a beautiful soul and we could not be happier to have her on our team. Thank you for sharing your story Emily!

Describe your career path.

I attended Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. My years as a dedicated Hyde athlete had inspired an interest in Sports Management and Communications. Though college life in Boston was the dream of many, life “out there” was calling. I bid farewell to Massachusetts in 1999 and embarked on a self-discovery tour up and down the East Coast for the next ten years. I explored a variety of opportunities in Maine, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and New York with one foot continuously planted in the Hospitality Industry throughout my travels. The industry suits me; ever changing, fast paced and rooted in the love of creating an experience and taking care of people. From the Hilton to the Ritz Carlton and beyond my varied positions have given me such a great ability to see the bigger picture. I was the Dining Room Manager at Fore Street in Portland, Maine when I met my now husband. We were married in February 2012 and welcomed our son, Wilder, that June. After nearly five seasons at Primo in Rockland, Maine, we left the coast and headed inland. I began searching again for a professional position in which I could be part of an organization that shared my beliefs and where I would be able to continue to grow as a person while simultaneously supporting my family. I had no idea what a tall order this was. During my search, I wrote a letter to Laura Gauld and asked that she let me know if ever there was an opportunity that called for my experience at Hyde. Nearly 8 months later, here I am. Thrilled to be back as the Event Coordinator for the school. It just goes to show, you never know unless you ask.

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

Courage. To me this word sits on the top of the Hyde Word/Principal flow chart. It takes courage to know, accept and embrace your truth. It takes courage to have humility. It takes courage to listen to your conscious. It takes courage to hold those around you to their best. Courage for me is not necessarily about being brave, rather it is more stepping out of what is comfortable, knowing that this is the only way we ever really grow.

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

Pam Bertschy was the first faculty I ever met. She did my interview in 1994. Her strength and no nonsense approach could be felt as soon as I stepped into her office. I never would have imagined that she and I would become so close. By the time I was in my senior year I knew that she pushed me so hard because she saw my potential. She pushed me in class, on the court and in Performing Arts. There are a million moments in my time growing up with Bertschy that I could write about; she truly changed my life as a young woman. And Bragg. Tom Bragg was my first Discovery Group leader. Again, another incredibly strong, insightful, straight shooter that pushed you hard because he truly cared about you. My relationship with Bragg was such an important part of my time here as my own father was not involved.

I am so glad that both Pam and Tom are still Hyde. They are truly some of the greats. I am eternally thankful for these relationships and their impact on my life.

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

“Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day systematically and then repeating it repeatedly until we reach our destination.” Joseph B. Wirthlin

Be present. “Trust the process”. Life is BIG! This is a moment. Open up to it. Jump in. Whether you love it right now or wish there was a different way, let down your guard, pick your head up and take it all in. There are not a lot of places like this.

Winter Sports Awards

Left to right, swimmers Kim Xu ’18, Sam Wolters ’18, coach Matt Kinney, and Eliza Burroughs ’18

Boys JV Basketball

• MVP- Se Jun Kim
• MIP- Rowan Schwartzwald

Boys 3rds Basketball

• MVP- Harry Liu
• MIP- Jon Peck

Girls Varsity Basketball

• MVP- Bailey Kent
• MIP- Maddie Hughes

Varsity Indoor Track

• MVP- Noah Lazarus
• MIP- Merrill Truluck

Varsity Swimming

• MVP- Sam Wolters
• MVP- Eliza Burroughs
• MIP- Kim Xu

Robotics

• MVP- Ryan Wang
• MIP- Henry Tao

Varsity Wrestling

• MVP- Robert Hetherman
• MIP- David Donnelly

Varsity Dance

• MVP- Faith Spath
• MIP- Halle Bourne

Hyde Strong

• MVP- Sam Song

Great Day To Be A Part Of The Pack Awards

• Ben Matthews
• Ingrid Schroeter
• Jada Holford
• Newberg
• Siekierski

Team Photo Galleries:

• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball

Photos from the Sports Awards

Call for Nominations: 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor

Do you know a Hyde School alum from 1998 or earlier who deserves recognition for exemplifying one or more of the five words – Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, or Concern? If so, don’t hesitate, submit a nomination to the 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor today! To nominate, simply email alumni@hyde.edu with 250-500 words explaining how this alum exemplifies the word(s) by March 15, 2018. Visit //www.hyde.edu/alumni/featured/hall-of-honor/ to learn more.

Just for you! Parent Call Center

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you!

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a member of Family Education. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Dance Team Final Performance
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling New Englands
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Our Wants, Our Wickedness…”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “Today’s Parents, Marching to the Wrong Drummer”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Hilary Jacobs Hendel – It’s Not Always Depression”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

February 17-23, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Chess Club First Meeting

By Faculty member Justin Siekierski

Haley Baustert ’18 takes on Max Hewitt ’18 during the first Chess Club meeting

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal

The Hyde Chess Club met for the first time this past Friday afternoon in the library. Students arrived eager and ready to delve into a fun game of chess regardless of experience level. “I’m not that skilled at chess but it was fun to dive right in,” said Halle Bourne ’18. “I take many things very seriously so it is nice to have something I can just have fun with.”

Students were ready to test their knowledge and just have fun. Max Hewitt ’18 said, “The atmosphere was equally fun and exciting, yet serious at the same time. It had the best of both worlds.” When asked why he enjoys playing chess, Hewitt said, “It was a game I used to play when I was little. I’m good at it. It helps get the creative juices going.”

While chess may be all fun and games, it does provide the player a host of real world tools that can be used in everyday situations. From critical thinking to creativity to problem solving and concentration, chess provides many transferable skills that can pay dividends down the road.

Math faculty and board game connoisseur Erik Wilson attended the meeting last Friday and enjoyed a few action packed games with senior James Bristow ’18. When asked why he feels chess is so beneficial to students, Mr. Wilson said,

“Being able to view a problem or situation from all angles is very beneficial in academics. In mathematics, sometimes a problem needs to be approached in a different way than a previous problem. Or when editing a paper the writer needs to take on a new perspective to convey the message in the best way.”

The Hyde Chess Club meets weekly every Friday from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM in the library.

View Chess Club Photos

Best Selling Author Comes to Campus

By Faculty member Sean Condon

Author Matthew Dicks MCs a story slam in the FRC

On Monday, February 19th, Matthew Dicks came to the Hyde campus to teach the senior English students and entertain the entire community. Matthew is the internationally bestselling author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing, Unexpectedly Milo, The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs, and the upcoming Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. His novels have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. Matthew is also a 34-time Moth StorySLAM champion and five-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on the nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. He has also told stories for This American Life, TED and many other radio programs. His stories can be heard on his website, theMoth.org and YouTube.

Matthew spent Monday teaching four sections of English 12 the art of storytelling. Then in the evening, he performed a one-man show for the entire community, interspersing his stories with lessons about the craft. On Tuesday, Matthew returned to teach another round with the students in English 12. After classes, all of the seniors met in the FRC for a story slam of their own. Matthew MC’d the event and offered final words of advice to the students and faculty who participated in the slam. The seniors who weren’t able to participate in the slam will be performing stories for their own classes in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for highlights…

Photos from Matthew Dicks’ Visit

Trip to the Process Development Center at UMO

By Faculty member Randy Smith

Students from left to right, Martin Liu ’20, Nancy Zou ’19, Kors Li ’18, Sunday Maker ‘PG, Zakiiyah Pulliam-Holmes ’20, Able Kaplan ’20, , Jed Danforth ’19, Eric Linehan ’19, Jasmine Lam ’19, in front of a paper making machine at UMO’s Process Development Center

Nine students visited University of Maine Orono’s Process Development Center this week. The Center is part of the chemical engineering program at UMO and is known for their collaborative pulp and paper research and, more recently, has expanded into other technology areas, such as bioplastics, solid and liquid biofuels, and nanomaterials. Private institutions are able to hire out the facility and its scientists to develop new technologies in the paper industry.

The company of Hyde School Board member Tom Moore is one such company currently working with the Center, and it was through this relationship that the students were able to visit and tour the facility. Tom came to campus on Monday evening to give a presentation about the Center and the work his company does with them, and then on Thursday the students were able to visit Orono and tour the facility.

Group Research Leader Donna Johnson, Ph.D. led the students on the tour and taught them about the paper making process from the pulp stage through the end testing process. She discussed the chemistry and physics, as well as the innovative ways the Center is using fiber and nanomaterials. The students were able to ask questions and get straight answers. They also got to learn about how Maine is adapting and developing new technologies to improve paper yield – the amount they get from the pulp – through the cutting-edge technology that the Center is developing.

You can read more about the exciting work happening at the Process Development Center at https://umaine.edu/pdc/process-and-product-development/.

Staff Feature: Sara Levensohn

Sara Levensohn is in her first year as Executive Assistant to the Head of School. She is originally from Manchester, MA, but currently lives just across the Kennebec River in Woolwich. She received her BA from Denison University and MPA from Northeastern University. She has held a wide variety of jobs over the years and learned a lot from each one, but this is the first time she has worked in a school. She has previously been a litigation paralegal, a tax policy analyst, a mom (the hardest job she says), and most recently a software tester.

Sara was most excited about working for Hyde as an organization because she has seen the impact it can have on families first hand. Her first Hyde experience was attending her brother’s graduation in 2001 and she was blown away. Fifteen years later, she and her husband decided it would be a good fit for their daughter, Emma, who was in Hyde’s 2017 graduating class. Emma now attends Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, and Sara was very excited to continue their family’s relationship with the school even after her daughter had left.

“When we decided to move to Maine last year, I was hoping that there would be a role for me here,” Sara says. “I was excited when Laura asked me to be her assistant.”

Sara’s husband Luc also continues to be active at the school. He was a presenter at the last Leadership Day and will be coaching Boys JV Lacrosse this spring.

Sara cites collaborating with the dedicated faculty and staff as the most rewarding part of her position. “And I love attending graduation and seeing the graduation speeches of students who have made real transformations!” she adds.

When we asked her what makes working at Hyde unique, Sara says it’s the Hyde culture. “I am constantly impressed by the open and honest relationship that exists between students, faculty and staff – it is unlike any school I’ve ever seen,” she says.

February High Honor Roll

90 and above in 6 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Halle Bourne
• Evan Hutchinson
• Zhe (Martin) Liu
• Sam Wolters
• Jiayi (Namcy) Zhou

90 and above in 5 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Jedidiah Danforth
• Marlena De Castro
• Nebiyu Daniel Fanta
• Hiu Tung (Jasmine) Lam
• Yingke (Kors) Li
• Maggie Lyles
• Kenyan Mortensen
• Tau Rios-Dryfoos
• Peiyu (Penny) Wan

90 and above in 4 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Benjamin Albert
• Eliza Burroughs
• Caroline Daly
• David Donnelly
• Emma Geertgens
• Colin Gitchell
• Jiahao (Harry) Liu
• Victoria Merrill
• Zakiiyah Pulliam-Holmes
• Ge (Sam) Song
• Elena Waldstein-McCabe
• Jianxi (Ryan) Wang
• Oliver Weiss
• Rachel Willey
• Xingyu (Tiffany) Wu
• Ye Jin (Olivia) Yoon

90 and above in 3 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Robert Hetherman
• Gabrielle Hirsch
• Bailey Kent
• Michael Lanzarone
• Jiahao Liu
• Victoria Merrill
• Zakiiyah Pulliam-Holmes
• Elena Waldstein-McCabe
• Oliver Weiss

Call for Nominations: 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor

Do you know a Hyde School alum from 1998 or earlier who deserves recognition for exemplifying one or more of the five words – Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, or Concern? If so, don’t hesitate, submit a nomination to the 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor today! To nominate, simply email alumni@hyde.edu with 250-500 words explaining how this alum exemplifies the word(s) by March 15, 2018. Visit //www.hyde.edu/alumni/featured/hall-of-honor/ to learn more.

Just for you! Parent Call Center

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you!

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a member of Family Education. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

As always, we strive to create a strong partnership with our Hyde parents because we know this maximizes the success of our students. Remember – anytime feel free to call your Discovery Group leader, a teacher or coach, or the Biggest Job Family Program staff. Thank you for being a Hyde family!

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Press Herald article by Joe Gauld – “Maine Voices: Laser-focus on each student’s unique potential to make schools safe sanctuaries of learning”
• Gallery: Saturday Discovery Group Dodgeball Fun
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling New Englands
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Charlie Everybody”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Tricia Uber: College Applications: How much should a parent be involved?”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

February 10-16, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Ribbon Dance

The Hyde Dance team performs the Ribbon Dance in celebration of Chinese New Year at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center

Chinese New Year Celebration

By Faculty member Fan Luo

Presenters Able Kaplan ’20 & Rowan Schwarzwald ’19 receive red envelopes

February 15th marks the end of the year of the Rooster and opens the door to the year of the Dog. The Hyde School community celebrated it at our school meeting with performances, games, and educational presentations.

Se Jun Kim ’18 and faculty member Fan Luo opened up the celebration by sharing fun personal experiences on this important holiday. They were followed by Able Kaplan ’20 and Rowan Schwartzwald ’19 who presented the history behind animal zodiacs. Rowan and Able also taught the whole community both the proper greeting and the mischievous greeting before receiving red envelops. (Adults in families give children red envelops filled with money as a New Year’s tradition).

The Hyde Dance team performed a beautiful Chinese dance that symbolizes three aspects of life: the confident and happy moments shown through female dancers’ expressive movements using a silk fan; the tough moments, expressed through male dancers’ sharp and powerful movements using red ribbons; and the balanced stage, during which the entire group dance together creating a dynamic and yet harmonious scene.

Hyde faculty also put together a team and performed a dance called the Warriors. It brought many laughs and surprises to the crowd. Other performances included a piano and violin concerto performed by Jasmine Lam ’19 and Martin Liu ’20 and a presentation on Chinese culture by Evan Hutchinson ’21.

Shortly after the celebration, Kors Li ’18, Penny Zheng ’18, Jasmine Lam ’19, Nancy Zhou ’19, Zack Zhou ’18 and Jack He ’18 transitioned to the kitchen and prepared a wonderful New Year’s Eve feast for over 40 people.

The last stop to the celebration is a Boston Day trip to China town today, February 16, New Year’s day.

Photos from New Years Celebration

Wilderness FLC (WFLC)

By Marlena De Castro ’18

Hyde families in Eustis, Maine

A couple weeks ago, I went with my father to the Wilderness FLC at our Eustis property. I was reluctant, fearful of the cold, and hesitant of the unfamiliar group of families.

The WFLC program is a winter camping experience carefully constructed to foster meaningful conversation, teamwork, and deep introspection about our family contexts. From the first moment we arrived, I realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I have spent the past two years throwing myself into every Hyde program, but no other experience compares to those few days spent in the snowy woods.

We reveled in the profound quiet in the nature, and found a childlike sense of joy in the hiking, fire-building, and communal cooking. My father and I immediately found a sense of peace and companionship, and not only strengthened our own relationship, but also built an incredible bond with the other participating families.

The casual nature of the seminars allowed us to dig deeper than we ever had in the classroom environment. The entire weekend was marked by incredible optimism, depth, and love. I would argue that this is the most valuable option made available by our Family Ed program, and recommend that every student embark on this trip as a part of their Hyde process.

Photos from the WFLC

Students Visit Local University

By Faculty member Chris Kidger

Jeremiah Wright ‘PG, Elie Lev ’18, and Jack He ’18 visit SMCC

On Wednesday, a group of three Hyde seniors navigated trebuchets, industrial machinery, and the hot stove in a trip to Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) to meet with faculty and explore possibilities in furthering their educational passions.

Students had the opportunity to meet with the faculty from Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Automotive Technology, Electronic Engineering, and Precision Machining & Manufacturing, whose dedication and excitement around their fields was truly inspiring.

Future chefs Jack He ’18, (China) and Elie Lev ’18 (Albany, NY) had the opportunity to tour the culinary facilities and pick the brains of the program’s head faculty. Jeremiah Wright ‘PG (Queens, NY) was very impressive in his ability to engage in meaningful, high-level conversations with faculty across all the programs.

Following the tour and faculty sit downs, Jerry wrapped up the day with a recruit meeting with the school’s head basketball coach.

Photos from the SMCC Visit

Faculty Spotlight: Davyd Collinson

Davyd coaching the Boys JV Basektball team

Faculty member Davyd Collinson is in his third year at Hyde. He is teaching History this year, but has also taught English. He has his BS in History with a minor in Political Science from the University of Maine at Farmington. He has his MS in International Relations from the University of Bristol in Bristol, England. He also has a love of animals and the outdoors. He has hiked most of the Appalachian Trail, and runs a 20-acre farm in nearby Litchfield. He raises Katahdin sheep and keeps chickens and bees, in addition to tending to five gardens in the summer!

Davyd with a group of Summer Challenge students helping out with farm projects last summer during Summer Leadership Challenge

When asked what made him want to teach History, Davyd cites having always had a strong interest in history from childhood. His maternal grandfather would tell him stories about when he was a boy growing up in Pennsylvania, about seeing his first car, his first airplane, his personal memories of the Great Depression, WWII, the Civil Rights Movement, and so much more. His stories made the past come alive for Davyd. They ignited a need in Davyd to want to understand why things are the way they are and why the world is organized as it is. “I think the study of history provides some of these answers, for better or worse,” Davyd says.

Not the only history teacher in the family, Davyd’s paternal grandfather graduated from Cambridge University in England with a degree in History and taught History his entire professional life. Although Davyd did not have a chance to hear his stories growing up because he lived in England, the knowledge of his achievements had a big influence on him.

For Davyd, the most rewarding aspect of teaching high school students is seeing their progression over a period of time. He says, “In just a few years a high school student experiences profound growth from being essentially an adolescent to being on the brink of adulthood. That I can have an impact in their development in a positive manner is a huge responsibility, but can be extremely rewarding. Although he was mature beyond his years when he came to Hyde, my past student Demeke Geremew ’17 and Bowdoin College freshman is the best example of this I can think of.”

When asked what he thinks makes teaching at Hyde unique, Davyd cites our unique and diverse student body. “I think the especially unique thing about this [diversity] relative to Hyde is that through our Discovery Groups, Community Meetings, the concept of Brother’s Keeper and the like, all these diverse aspects and experiences are shared and embraced and become part of our common community experience, more than we even realize,” he says.

This winter term Davyd did something a little out of the ordinary. For nearly two weeks, he paused the class and just taught the history and content of the U.S. Constitution. Although he did not expect it to be his favorite thing to teach, and though teaching the content of Constitution, article by article, borders on the civics and government domain, it turned out to be his favorite thing to teach thus far.

“Students took a genuine interest in understanding the fundamental laws and principles of this country, well beyond what I expected,” he says. “For me, the magic in this was seeing students understand how ‘history’ directly influences our lives today and how this knowledge can effect change in the future.”

When asked what he thinks Hyde offers student interested in pursuing a career in history, Davyd says, “Admittedly, a career in history is rare. But history, like English, teaches so many of the intangible and tangible skills that everyone must have to be successful in most professions these days. Whether it be understanding how to research effectively, analyze and synthesize information, present a well-structured verbal or written argument, the study of history offers these skills and many more. Certainly, a career in teaching, law, government, politics, finance and business, and many more all can begin in the history classroom.”

Call for Nominations: 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor

Do you know a Hyde School alum from 1998 or earlier who deserves recognition for exemplifying one or more of the five words – Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, or Concern? If so, don’t hesitate, submit a nomination to the 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor today! To nominate, simply email alumni@hyde.edu with 250-500 words explaining how this alum exemplifies the word(s) by March 15, 2018. Visit //www.hyde.edu/alumni/featured/hall-of-honor/ to learn more.

Just for you! Parent Call Center

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you!

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a member of Family Education. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

As always, we strive to create a strong partnership with our Hyde parents because we know this maximizes the success of our students. Remember – anytime feel free to call your Discovery Group leader, a teacher or coach, or the Biggest Job Family Program staff. Thank you for being a Hyde family!

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Admissions Director Kristin Harman gets serenaded on Valentine’s Day
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling New Englands
• Gallery: Hyde Futsal Tournament
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Charlie Everybody”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “This could be good, or this could be bad: Mantras 26-30”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “The Deep Proven Way to Make America Great Again”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

February 3-9, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Strength Through Sharing Stories

In the Hyde Inner Leadership Model, there are five deliverables that speak to the outcomes of a Hyde education:

• Self-Awareness
• Public Speaking Confidence
• Tackling Challenges outside of one’s comfort zone
• Meaningful Relationships
• Family Context

Through the co-curricular program of academics, athletics, community service, performing arts, Discovery Groups, school meetings and Family Education, students work on the five deliverables and storytelling has become a tradition where the sharing touches on all five aspects of the Inner Leadership Model.

This week, two members of the Hyde community and one visitor shared their defining moments with the school and touched on the following themes:

• Growing up in a small town and feeling caught in a box
• Living with parents who were affected by substance abuse
• Developing a passion for life through sports and riding
• Hiding inner emotions while maintaining a certain image
• Having a moment of courage to change course
• Realizing that humility is the foundation for everything
• Dealing with adoption and finding one’s real self
• Finding joy in rewriting relationships into a more positive light

After each person shared their story, the school then gave them feedback and shared some of the lessons learned from the meeting.

“Today, I was inspired to speak up and I can relate to everything in some way.”

“I was adopted and have an interest in learning more about my past.”

“I was inspired by the speakers who showed such courage today in sharing their story.”

Onward,

Laura D. Gauld
President & Head of School

Northern New England Wrestling Tournament

By Athletic Director Stefan Jensen

Jack He ’18 places 4th and Zakiiyah Holmes ’20 places 6th in their weight classes

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 we hosted the Northern New England wrestling tournament invitational. 16 schools participated in this, which included Phillips Exeter, Andover, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Tilton School, Milton Academy, Concord Academy, Worcester Academy, Middlesex, Thayer Academy, Portsmouth Abbey, Landmark School, Lawrence Academy, Lexington Christian Academy, Williston Northampton School, Chapel Hill Chauncey Hall, and Marianapolis Prep.

It was a very competitive tournament with the top five teams all being within three points of each other for the final team standings. Hyde tied for 3rd overall and placed nine wrestlers.

At 120 lbs Alex Hilton ’18 placed 3rd, at 126 Jack He ’18 placed 4th and Zakiiyah Holmes ’20 placed 6th. At 138 lbs David Donnelly ’19 placed 1st, at 152 Charles Koshivas ‘PG placed 6th, at 160 Steve Waddill ‘PG placed 6th, at 170 Cortland Coleman ’19 placed 6th, at 182 Robert Hetherman ‘PG placed 1st and at 285 Ian Cooke ’19 placed 4th.

It was not only a great day for the wrestlers, but it was also an amazing day for the school because everyone came together and worked to run a great tournament.

Highlights of the tournament were Sunday Maker ‘PG singing the national anthem, Noah Lazarus ’18 helping out all day long wherever needed, Kim Xu ’18 working at the head table and Ivy Mortensen ’18 organizing all the student jobs throughout the day!

Outstanding work by all! Great day for the pack!

Photos from the Tournament

Guest Presenter in AP Environmental Science

Anne Crawley presents in AP Environmental Science

This week in AP Environmental Science, Hyde mom Anne Crawley (Alex Crawley ’18) was kind enough to do a guest presentation. She talked about her career at the U.S. Department of Energy where she oversaw the “greening” of the White House back in the 1990s. Students were able to ask questions, and learn about how the study of environmental issues can lead to real positive change.

Head of School Holiday

by Biggest Job FLC Coordinator Lori Cooke

Last weekend our faculty and students participated in a long-time tradition of celebrating Head’s Holiday. Head’s Holiday offers our community the opportunity to connect beyond the classroom, to have fun, and to rejuvenate before heading in to Final Exams.

Sunday evening, students and faculty had the chance to gather together in their dorms and watch the Super Bowl, without the weight of needing to prepare for classes in the morning. While some of us left feeling a bit sad regarding the results of the game, the Philadelphia Eagles did a great job!

This year faculty and staff worked together to offer an array of trips on Monday that offered excitement, speed, great food, and some much needed pampering!

Some of the trips students had the opportunity to join were–

• Tubing
• Skiing
• Mani / Pedi
• GoKart Racing
• Sushi
• Trip to the Maine Mall

It was a phenomenal long weekend!

Alumni Feature: Jessica Brown ’98

This week we caught up with Jessica Brown class of 1998! Since Hyde, Jessica has completely been driven by her unique potential to make a difference and make the most of all the opportunities given to her. From working here and across the globe, Jessica has been on the forefront of environmental studies. She now works as a senior analyst at the Climate Policy Initiative in San Francisco. Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story and advice with us Jessica! Keep up the amazing work!

Describe your career path:

I grew up in Walnut Creek, California, a leafy suburb of San Francisco. I went to Hyde for my junior and senior year, then moved to New York City where I attended Barnard College. I studied political science and dance. I then went straight into a graduate program at Columbia University where I studied environmental policy.

I worked in San Francisco for a few years at an environmental consulting firm, and decided I wanted to get more involved in international environmental and development issues, so pursued a second masters at the London School of Economics in International Development Studies. I lived in London for about 4 years and worked at the Overseas Development Institute where I focused on climate change in developing countries.

After London, I moved to Washington, D.C. and took a job at the U.S. State Department, where I became a lead U.S. negotiator to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. I now work as a senior analyst at the Climate Policy Initiative, based in San Francisco. I am married to Charlie Parker (he’s half-British, half-French); we have a 3.5 year old, a 1.5 year old and a little black cat named Boxcar.

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

Unique potential – while we are all human beings, there is no one individual who is better or worse, more or less than the next. We are each unique, distinct, idiosyncratic. There is so much beauty in human diversity.

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

Stu Goldberg, Stacey Goldberg, Don MacMillan and Laura Gauld.

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

Enjoy the ride! It doesn’t last long, but you will leave with some of the most important and meaningful relationships that will change your life forever. Your experience at Hyde is one of the most unique you will ever have. And it’s going to prepare you well for all the craziness to come.

Also: don’t take yourself or the experience too seriously – try to find humor and lightness in the challenging situations.

Hyde taught me how to push myself in ways that I don’t think I would have ever achieved otherwise. I was always an ambitious and motivated kid, but Hyde taught me how to challenge myself in almost every facet of life. I have since learned that the pursuit of excellence can sometimes come with a cost — constantly striving for excellence has often led me to feel disappointed with where I am now, and I was always looking to where I would like to be in the future. So I’ve since learned how to be more present, still and fulfilled, grateful for WHAT IS, and to embrace all the imperfections. Hyde also taught me the importance of believing in my own convictions and not being afraid to voice them.

Call for Nominations: 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor

Do you know a Hyde School alum from 1998 or earlier who deserves recognition for exemplifying one or more of the five words – Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, or Concern? If so, don’t hesitate, submit a nomination to the 2018 Alumni Hall of Honor today! To nominate, simply email alumni@hyde.edu with 250-500 words explaining how this alum exemplifies the word(s) by March 15, 2018. Visit //www.hyde.edu/alumni/featured/hall-of-honor/ to learn more.

Just for you! Parent Call Center

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you!

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a veteran faculty member. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

As always, we strive to create a strong partnership with our Hyde parents because we know this maximizes the success of our students. Remember – anytime feel free to call your Discovery Group leader, a teacher or coach, or the Biggest Job Family Program staff. Thank you for being a Hyde family!

Not to Miss

• Mwesa Mulonda ‘PG meets the 43rd President George Bush’s daughter Jenna Bush
• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Hyde Wrestlers Invest in the ESB”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Geno Ring on teens and substance use / abuse”
• Founder Joseph Gauld: “The Deep Proven Way to Make America Great Again”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

January 27 – February 2, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

An Intersection of Character and Conscience

By Government Faculty member Lisa Gellar ’93

A still from the movie The Post, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks

This term in Senior Government, students studied the Constitutional protections of the First Amendment with a focus on Freedom of the Press. As part of the curriculum, students learned about the Pentagon Papers – the study done in the 1970s which exposed secrets pertaining to the Vietnam War – and the Constitutional crisis faced by newspapers who chose to publish the top secret papers.

Last week, a group of seniors took the opportunity to attend a showing of the movie, The Post, which chronicles the release of the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post. The movie presented an example of the intersection of character and conscience with the Constitution, and how what we study in Government connects with Hyde’s words and principles.

The students recognized the courage it took for the leaker to release the top secret documents, and the courage of the publisher and editor of the Washington Post to publish the documents. Ultimately, the movie was a lesson in Constitutional law and who decides what citizens have the right to know.

Boat Building Trip

By Art Faculty member Jennifer Wilkey

John Gardner, left explains the restoration process

The Woodworking Class, taught by Shawn O’Connor, took a field trip to check out the progress on the creation of a new mast for the U.S. Naval Sloop the USS Providence. Students got a chance to see the old mast, the boat wood shop, and hear about the the process from John Gardner. It was a great way to gain insight into the restoration process and see a woodshop in full swing. Thank you John for sharing your shop with us and Dave Pappalardo in Facilities for setting the trip up!

Photos from Trip to USS Providence Trip

Hyde Helps with Special Olympics Games

By Math Faculty member Matt Kinney

Hyde students help the athletes compete

Last Saturday, a group of eleven students and three faculty members departed for Lenox Lodge in anticipation of the 2018 Maine Special Olympics Winter Games at Sugarloaf Mountain.

Sunday was spent preparing and team building as we shredded the mountain as a group; cascading down the mountain in a gang of fourteen.

That night, we were on pouring patrol, as we poured coffee and water for a potluck dinner that kicked off the Winter Games. This event allowed us to get acquainted with the athletes and their families, as well as be a part of the biggest potluck in the great state of Maine.

Monday we arrived at the mountain where we met our 1-on-1 athletes. On a beautiful bluebird day, we helped our athletes compete in a variety of Slalom and GS events, in which many of them medaled and made podium.

A highlight for all of us was seeing the excitement of our athletes as the Olympic theme song played and members of our brave law enforcement presented them with medals and ribbons. The cheers, the smiles, and the relationships and bonds that we built with these athletes was an experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives.

We look forward to the games next year. A special thanks to Ian White ’18 and his parents Chris and Tina for helping make this opportunity possible.

View Special Olympics Photo Gallery

Valuing Success & Failure: Current Parent Regional Retreats

by Biggest Job Family Education Director Claire Grant ’75

Photos of New York, Maine, and Connecticut regions.

How can we value success and failure in our lives? Six more parent regions have held their winter retreats and wrestled with this question, sharing the lessons they have learned from each.

Some parents have felt that a significant failure in their lives has been their parenting, when they have been at a loss of how to help their child. The value of the Biggest Job Family Program is to take a deeper look at ourselves and parenting, where we have been effective and where we can grow and learn how to do it differently.

Laura Gauld once said that parenting is about making mistakes. When we have the humility to accept that we will not be perfect parents, that our children can teach us what they need, and that our example of character and purpose will inspire them, we move beyond the achievement model and recognize the life-long journey of unique potential.

If we want our children to embrace failure as an opportunity, we must do the same. It may come as no surprise that many colleges are now offering a course on the value of failure, an important tool to enhance our perseverance and resiliency.

Thank you to all the parents who are investing in this process and devoting the time for the regional retreats! If you did have to miss a retreat, you can participate in the make-up curriculum and conference calls. Contact Claire Grant for more information, cgrant@hyde.edu.

Video: Visiting Artist Lecture – Printmaker and Ceramic Artist Hope Rovelto

About Hope Rovelto: Rovelto has been screenprinting for 25 years, teaching and running her own business. The main motifs found in her art include chairs, politics, and community. She also collaborates with others, for example, reproducing dated prints from her coworker who is a print archivist. A hobby of hers is biking, and she once rebuilt a bike to include a screen printing machine with which she taught the public how to print on t-shirts.

Parent Call Center is Launched

Perhaps you have a question about the Hyde philosophy, or want to get input on a parenting issue. We welcome the opportunity to connect and help you.

Each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 – 5:30 PM, parents can now schedule a call time with a veteran faculty member. 15 minute appointments can be scheduled on the Google form, sent out separately. You can also find the link on the school web site under Biggest Job Download Center.

As always, we strive to create a strong partnership with our Hyde parents because we know this maximizes the success of our students. Remember – anytime feel free to call your Discovery Group leader, a teacher or coach, or the Biggest Job Family Program staff. Thank you for being a Hyde family!

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Boys Thirds Basketball
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “10 Coaching Tips + Bonus”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Raise children to be accountable to life, Mantras 21-25”
• Joseph Gauld’s Huffington Post blog: “America’s Next Frontier: Family-Based Character Education”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

January 20-26, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Judgments versus Understanding

Over the last two weeks, the senior class and faculty have been processing a number of issues within the school, including, most notably:

• Rigor – Where are we falling short of expectations in schoolwork, dorm standards, and basic expectations?
• Woodstock campus closing – How are some members of the community processing the loss of the Woodstock campus, and where do we need to help all of us address the deeper feelings about consolidating into one campus?
• Sex, Respect, and Responsibility – What really goes on within the student culture around these issues, and how can we create a partnership with the faculty to help make our community healthier in this area and practice concern for each other?

During this week’s school meetings, we tackled the topic of gender, sex, and relationship issues. A group of students put together a thought-provoking presentation which involved putting a series of questions up on the screen and asking individuals to stand silently if the question rang true for them. Then comments were shared in a mature and thoughtful way. Some of the results included:

Stand if you…..

Feel pressured to be athletic 
Feel pressured to fit a certain body type

“Growing up, my mother put a great deal of pressure on how I looked.”

“I look back on a picture taken on my honeymoon and while I see that I looked amazing, at the time, I thought I was too big.”

Feel pressured to hide your emotions 
Feel pressured to express your emotions as anger

“I never saw my Dad get emotional and so it has been a challenge for me.”

“I was a loud girl and there was pressure to act more ladylike.”

Feel pressured to be sexually active 
Feel pressured sexually in any way

“Even if you can have sex with someone, it is important to know that it is the right thing to do.”

“We need to think about how we talk about situations and label people in the community.”

The students running the meeting set a serious tone, and many students and faculty members shared their past experiences. Furthermore, some goals were set for the always-in-process work of creating the community atmosphere, an atmosphere where, as one student said, “Our focus is not on blaming and labeling people but helping people be who they are meant to be.” Senior Eliza Burroughs ’18 summarized it well when she said, “Let’s think about how we talk to each other, how we help each other, and, ultimately, how we build each other up.”

Laura D. Gauld
Head of School

Students Participate in First Step of Refurbishing Historic U.S. Naval Sloop

Students help unfurl and measure the sail of the USS Providence

This Thursday, Donna Dubinsky’s AP U.S. History and Davyd Collinson’s U.S. History classes had the opportunity to touch a piece of U.S. military history. A massive sail for a replica of an historic U.S. naval sloop – the USS Providence – of the Revolutionary War era, was brought to the campus to be unfurled and measured for a new mast. The ship was badly damaged in a storm last year.

This is part of a major reconstruction/refurbishing of the ship, which is being done right here in the Bath area. Rob Stevens, of Virginia and Viking Boats, gave the students a presentation on the history of the ship and its place in U.S. history. He explained the interesting nature of the law of the seas at that time. U.S. ships were allowed to capture British ships and claim their cargo, then made to go to a court of law to argue whether what they were doing was lawful or not. Usually, he said, it was deemed lawful.

In order to capture other ships, these ships at the time had to carry cannons. The size of the cannons a ship could carry was determined by the size of the ship. Hence, the bigger your ship, the larger your cannonballs, and the more likely you were to be able to capture smaller boats. Surprisingly, he said that many seafaring men at the time died from splinters. When a cannonball struck the side of your ship, splinters showered the men, and deadly infection often set in.

After Mr. Stevens’ colorful presentation, the students helped John Gardner, also of Virginia and Viking Boats, unfurl, measure, and re-roll the sail. The men will use the measurements to determine the size of the new mast.

It is hoped that the ship will be brought to the Maritime Museum here in Bath upon completion of the project. If this is able to happen, the gentlemen will give an all-school presentation, and the students will get a tour of the boat.

Photos from Sail Unfurling

Staff Spotlight: Jane Pratt

Hyde newbie Jane Pratt (she began at Hyde this past July), is a Bath, Maine native. She received her BA in English from the University of Southern Maine in 2006. She has ten years of administrative experience, which gives her an edge working as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students. “I love all things office,” says Jane, “[and] am thrilled to work at Hyde, which is committed to making the world a better place through education. My specific role in the Dean’s Area is one where I get to do what I love and see students on their best and worst days- it is a chance to see lives transforming.”

She has previously worked for a multinational mass media corporation, a wealth management firm, and most recently at a veterinary diagnostics laboratory.

When asked what is most rewarding about her job here at Hyde, she says, “Witnessing acts of bravery and compassion where a student reaches out to make a connection with someone who is having a difficult day. It is not always easy to put yourself out there for someone else, and even as adults it’s something that we all continue to work at. Seemingly small actions of kindness are powerful and can change the course of an entire day. Seeing students recognize and utilize their power for the greater good of their peers and the Hyde community is the best part of any day.”

Aside from mentioning the amazing food in the cafeteria, when asked what makes working at Hyde unique, Ms. Pratt cites the development of each individual student. “Students at Hyde are asked to become more than they are when they arrive,” she says. “I recently heard a discussion of progress vs. results and was struck by the weight of that concept. Hyde students are expected to work on becoming better, both academically as well as through evidence of who they are as a person, and this betterment is defined not by how far they have come since they arrived, but by their continued demonstration of their character.”

We are very lucky to have such a wonderful addition to the Hyde staff this year!

January Check Period High Honors, Honors, & Significant Improvement Students

January High Honor Roll 90 and above in 7 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Evan Hutchinson

90 and above in 6 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Halle Bourne
• Hiu Tung (Jasmine) Lam
• Zhe (Martin) Liu
• Tau Rios-Dryfoos
• Sam Wolters
• Ye Jin (Olivia) Yoon
• Jiayi (Nancy) Zhou

90 and above in 5 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Eliza Burroughs
• Jedidiah Danforth
• Madison Hughes
• Nina Janjigian
• Yingke (Kors) Li
• Kenyan Mortensen
• Jianxi (Ryan) Wang

90 and above in 4 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Marlena De Castro
• David Donnelly
• Colin Gitchell
• Jonathan Michaelian
• Liam Monahan
• Zakiiyah Pulliam-Holmes
• Ge (Sam) Song
• Oliver Weiss

90 and above in 3 Courses (Effort & Achievement)

• Bridget Barone
• Ashlyn Buell
• Autumn Condon
• Emma Geertgens
• Bailey Kent
• Eric Linehan
• Lucas McCabe
• Merrill Truluck
• Rachel Willey
• Xingyu (Tiffany) Wu

SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT:

Improvement in 6 Classes

Name Total Pt. Imp.

• Bridget Barone 139
• Rowan Schwartzwald 136

Improvement in 5 Classes

Name Total Pt. Imp.

• Carlos Rodriguez 116
• Zilong (Thomas) Yao 107
• Joseph Hale 105
• Christian Beeke Beyekele 91
• Eric Linehan 79
• Derrick Rwikangura 76
• Tau Rios-Dryfoos 51

Improvement in 4 Classes

Name Total Pt. Imp.

• Matthew Byron 181
• Rachel Willey 124
• Emile Button 78
• Aidan Carpenter 73
• Faith Spath 71
• Ariana Lev 63
• Ce (Jack) Gao 54
• Logan Donley 51
• Quintin Felder 51
• Ryan Hughes 32
• Ruora (Andy) Wang 12

Improvement in 3 Classes

Name Total Pt. Imp.

• Jeremiah Wright 124
• Caroline Daly 111
• Parris Thompson 98
• Eliezer Lev 91
• Ian Cooke 85
• Pajebo Myers 83
• Denis Benoliel 64
• Kalle Tahvonen 59
• Cole Tryon 59
• Benjamin Matthews 56
• Able Kaplan 52
• Ingrid Schroeter 52
• Elena Waldstein-McCabe 52
• Robert Carter 50
• Rosalynn Bragg 48
• Mingtao (Micky) Guo 48
• Maxim Wolinsky 47
• Karl (Harry) Buch 46
• Jalen Graham 42
• Yuanhan (Jack) He 40
• Haley Bounds 39
• Brenden Lutes 39
• Jonathan Peck 39
• Kyra Holdampf 38
• Edwin Ezedonmwen 34
• Haotian (Danny) Zhang 30
• Alexander Hilton 28
• Nolan Barry 26
• Frankyn Batista 26
• Chenjian Cao 25
• Ignatius McGill 24
• Madison Hughes 23
• Zakiiyah Pulliam-Holmes 22
• Jedidiah Danforth 18
• David Donnelly 18
• Evan Hutchinson 18
• Jonathan Michaelian 15
• Hiu Tung (Jasmine) Lam 12
• Yingke (Kors) Li 8

Not to Miss

• Maeve “buzzer beater” Dunn ’19 hits a 3/4 court shot to put the lady Wolfpack up 15-8 at the end of the first quarter against Gould on Friday!
• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Swimming
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Character—How Parents Will Solve Our Educational Problems”
• Joseph Gauld’s Huffington Post blog: “America’s Next Frontier: Family-Based Character Education”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

January 13-19, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

I Have a Dream

On Sunday night, the school community pulled together to view the important “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. King. Then we set up Monday as various groups signed up for the following movies:

• Hidden Figures
• Remember the Titans
• 42
• The Help
• 12 Years a Slave
• Marshall
• Secret Lives of Bees
• Documentary on the Panthers
• The Butler

In our school meeting, students got up and discussed the themes and how those themes connected to ourselves. Commonalities included perseverance, taking risks, oppression, and standing up for beliefs. Then we shared thoughts and feelings on two questions:

• Where have I experienced discrimination or judgment of others?
• Where have I judged others and what did I learn?

The meeting was a powerful reminder that we all have work to do even though we can also be inspired by those who in history who had the courage to make a difference and move us forward. As one student said, “It is noble to risk your life to make this country better.” Another student talked about the Titans and how the coach let go of his ego in order to help the team. “At Hyde, we have to come together as a family to bring out the best in each of us.”

Nia Caines ’20 shared the following piece she wrote on the day:

“We forget that we all have our own struggles and assume that our circumstances are worse than others, but we must look at our neighbors and try to understand their struggles and issues.

Like the heart, fear has no boundaries. It does not matter what race, shape or size are. Fear of the unknown and fear of the future can change even the most “open-hearted” people into scared close-minded people.

Change can stem from one person but it cannot be put into action without the efforts of everyone. Change comes from a community striving to do something different.”

We ended the meeting by holding hands and singing, “We Shall Overcome.”

Laura D. Gauld
Head of School

Leadership at Lennox Lodge

By Samuel Klemarczyk, Wilderness Intern

Students traverse frozen Flagstaff Lake

Last month students organized and took part in a leadership retreat held at the Lennox Lodge. By combining experiential activities, group assessments, and reflections, as well as the opportunity for adventure, students were able to create an incredible leadership experience. Sessions were used as brainstorming discussions to share bright ideas and talk about change they see can happen at Hyde. Here is what one student leader had to say about her weekend:

“My greatest take away was a new appreciation for the school’s property in Eustis. I found it to be a comfortable and welcoming place for a group of people to come together and get to know one another. I left the weekend with new friends and new ideas for leadership to bring back to Hyde.” – Bailey Kent ’18

These students are encouraging a movement for new leadership programs, allowing them to get involved and take responsibility with new and challenging roles on campus. These ideas included setting up mentor-mentee programs for incoming freshman, taking advantage of the Lennox Lodge property for leadership sessions once a month, and working closer with Hyde Faculty on projects across the board.

“I hope to see more people get the opportunity to do a similar trip that I did and see Eustis in a new light,” said Bailey.

As wilderness faculty, our goal is to provide enough support to jumpstart these initiatives, and enough challenge to develop their leadership understanding along the way. We look forward to hosting more leadership retreats in the near future!

Photos from Lennox Lodge Leadership Weekend

Hyde Hits the Slopes at Sugarloaf

By Erik Wilson, Faculty

Erik Wilson (faculty), Martin Liu ’20, Justin Podell ’18, and Able Kaplan ’20 on the ski lift

This past weekend was our second trip to Sugarloaf and it was a cold one! The temperature hovered in the single digits but 12 students got up early to brace the cold and ski for the day. There was some melt in the days prior to our trip so it was a little icy in parts, but we had a great day skiing. There will be plenty more trips as the winter continues with continued snow in the forecast. We are headed to Sunday River this coming Sunday and conditions are looking great. Can’t wait to get some more students out on the hill!

Hyde Regional Event in NYC

By Erin Brown, Development

On Wednesday, January 10, nearly 50 alumni, HAPA, current parents and friends joined us for a truly amazing evening in New York City. A huge thank you to Eric Malley (Cooper ’21) for opening up his home to host this unforgettable event!

The evening was graciously emceed by President and Head of School Laura Gauld ’76. Lydell Capers ’97 joined us from the Hyde Bronx Charter School and shared both his Hyde story and his experience working in the Bronx for over a decade. International music performer, Liah Alonso ’99, played a beautiful new song that has not yet been released. While Liah did not receive her diploma at Hyde, she will be giving her speech and receiving her diploma at the We Are Hyde event in June.

We cannot thank all of the alumni and current/ prospective parents enough for participating.

Photos from NYC

Not to Miss

• Alumni Hall of Honor – Call to Action 2018
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Clues on how to teach and model trust, grit, & respect – Mantras 16-20”
• Joseph Gauld’s Huffington Post blog: “America’s Next Frontier: Family-Based Character Education”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• Hyde Weekly Archives

January 6-12, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Students Visit Bourgeois Guitar Factory

By Susa Breese ’17

Hyde Students visit the Bourgeois Guitar Factory

Music teacher Matt Newberg brought a group of students to Bourgeois Guitars, a guitar factory in Lewiston, Maine for a tour this week. Dana Bourgeois, a guitar maker for thirty years, went to school with Hyde’s very own Malcolm Gauld at Bowdoin College.

James Cook, the head of sales at the guitar factory, showed the group all the stages of production from slabs of wood to expensive, ornate instruments. They got to see the slabs of walnut that will become guitars for musician Luke Bryan.

Ivy Mortensen ’18 was fascinated by the quality of the guitars. “I thought it was really cool how dedicated they were to crafting guitars. There were only 17 people working in the factory, so it was impressive how much care and detail was put into each guitar.”

As the students moved through the factory they were able to see the level of skill required to create a high quality guitar. It was a wonderful opportunity for the high school virtuosos to more deeply understand the instruments they work with.

Photos from the Trip

Sibling FLC

By KC Hambleton

Galactic Bowling and Dancing

This past weekend brothers and sisters traveled through the wind, snow, and sub-zero temperatures of Winter Storm Grayson to participate in the sibling FLC. Arguably the most unique FLC offered during the year, sibling pairs, trios, and even one quad were able to analyze, work on, and strengthen their sibling bonds.

One theme that rang true throughout the FLC was that siblings are best friends for life. They are the people that will always be there for you, no matter what. They are the people that get Mom and Dad the most and are your most trusted ally in times of peace and times of war. Honest, open communication and good ol’ fashioned sibling bonding are the key ingredients to a healthy relationship. This weekend’s FLC focused on both of these as we participated in 3 seminars, a unique musical activity, and Saturday night fun.

We kicked the weekend off with introductions and storytelling on Friday night. Students shared three pivotal moments that pertained specifically to their relationship with their sibling or siblings. Saturday was jammed packed with two seminars, a musical activity, and sibling bonding.

In the first seminar, students focused on their relationship with their siblings. The second seminar allowed students and their siblings to explore what the 5 words and principles mean to them and which word they, their siblings, and their families need to focus on.

After the second seminar, music extraordinaire Matt Newberg, lead vocalist of the local sensation Love to Burn, orchestrated the first sibling sing/dance-off. Each family got a choice: they could either sing together, karaoke style, or they could choreograph and perform a lip-sync style dance. From German-polka to early 2000s rap to classic rock songs, students sang, danced, and rocked out with their siblings in a way never before seen at an FLC!

But the fun was just getting started! After working up an appetite the students chowed down on Cabin pizza, regained their energy, and headed over to Yankee Lanes for Galactic Bowling, more sibling bonding, and a little bit of family rivalry! With disco balls, lazers, black lights, and a rockin’ DJ, the kids took the lanes and showed off their skills. The kids (and chaperoning faculty) had a blast!

On Sunday morning, the FLC wrapped up with final letters where both students and siblings took risks, supported each other, and strengthened their bonds. Overall the sibling FLC was a great experience!

Visiting Artist: Hope Rovelto

By Susa Breese ’17

Hope Rovelto shows Wells Lawson ’18 how to screen print

Hope Rovelto, a talented ceramics and screenprinting artist, came to visit Hyde this week. She taught the art students how to create their own stencils for screen printing and how to print them.

Rovelto has been screenprinting for 25 years, teaching and running her own business. The main motifs found in her art include chairs, politics, and community. She also collaborates with others, for example, reproducing dated prints from her coworker who is a print archivist. A hobby of hers is biking, and she once rebuilt a bike to include a screen printing machine with which she taught the public how to print on t-shirts.

We were incredibly lucky to be taught her technique and to hear her story!

View Visiting Artist Gallery

Alumni Feature: Tom Dudick II ’95

This week we caught up with Hyde-Bath alumnus Tom Dudick II ’95! Since Tom has left Hyde his hard work has brought him to California, Mexico, Ohio and more. He has taken some risks between being a business owner and traveling often but all of those risks have paid off for him. Thank you for sharing your experiences and advice with us Tom!

Describe your career path:

My career started fresh out of College as a Computer Consultant. I was very excited for this opportunity but soon realized that I was miserable typing on a computer all day in a cubicle. So, after much soul searching, I packed my things and moved to Los Angeles, California. I began working at the famous Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach, California, just recently featured in La La Land. After 1 ½ years of moving up the ranks I accepted my first management position at a different establishment,and by age 25 I was the General Manager/Owner at one of South Bay L.A.’s busiest bars, Dragon.

I was very fortunate to be a part of something so successful, demanding and rewarding. I found myself accepting a partnership with a new restaurant group that required me to relocate to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Living in Mexico was exhilarating, challenging, rewarding and very fun! Living abroad is something I highly recommend if any of you reading this are ever faced with the opportunity.

I left Mexico to help the company open three more business in L.A. and two in San Diego, where I resided for three years. My second year in San Diego I could not fight the urge to be closer to my family, who all resided on the east coast. So, I found myself back in Cleveland, Ohio with my brother and father. Growing up I had always worked on and off at my father’s company and now I find myself co-owning it with my brother and sister. I am so fortunate to work with my family and love being close to them again after so many years apart.

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

Humility & Integrity

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

Jeff Burroughs, Tom Bragg, Randy Smith and Stu Goldberg

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

Trust in your conscience and travel any chance you get. There is a beautiful world out there waiting to be explored!

First Parent Regional Retreat

By Claire Grant

The Capitol Region group selfie

Each winter, the parent regional groups hold a weekend retreat to reflect, learn and connect as the ‘primary teachers’ in their homes. This year’s curriculum focused on Priority # 5 – Value Success and Failure. The Capitol Region held their retreat last weekend at the home of Nick Karangelan. Joining the Crawley’s, Stark’s, and Bryon’s were faculty members Ken and Claire Grant, as well as HAPA J C Labowitz, Patti Rounsevell and Holly White.

Hyde challenges students to take risks, set the bar high, share struggles and ask for help, and celebrate accomplishments and growth. It is always inspiring to see parents focus on themselves and do the same. As one parent said, “I appreciate setting aside time for this worthy endeavor and being together with other regional parents.”

Good luck to the upcoming regional retreats – the work we do now does pay off with our children! Priority #10 – Inspiration Job #1!

Not to Miss

• Aidan Carpenter ’20 is the Times Record Athlete of the Week
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Frances Murray- Thanks and RIP”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “The Next Right Step – Mantras 11-15”
• Joseph Gauld’s Huffington Post blog: “America’s Next Frontier: Family-Based Character Education”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports

January 2-5, 2018

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Welcome back to a New Year and to Winter!

This week, there was a convergence of the New Year, students returning, and white snow! Students and faculty made their way back to school despite travel delays caused by a winter storm that bore down on the east coast. We also welcomed a group of new students who showed their grit by arriving on the day of a true blizzard. It was challenging, but it was a reminder that we live in Maine and that winter means cold and snow.

Discovery groups met on Wednesday to discuss the vacation and set goals for the year. Questions included:

• What was a highlight of your break?
• What were you proud of in yourself?
• Where did you struggle and how did you handle that challenge?

Then students committed to specific goals and action steps for the new year. A few examples are:

“Make friends with the new students.”

“Get ready for lacrosse.”

“Have a special outing with each Discovery Group member.”

“Earn a B+ or higher in AP Euro and AP Language and Composition.”

“Stay out of the Dean’s Area.”

“Start the college process for next year.”

“Be a leader in Pre-Calc class.”

“Do at least 10 hours of community service.”

The goals will be discussed in Discovery Groups throughout the winter semester. Faculty also made goals, and we have begun our mid-year review meetings to assess growth, goals and future development. The week ended with blizzard conditions on Thursday, so we all bundled up and ended the night early in the dorms to keep everyone safe.

For me, the image of the week was seeing new faculty member Mary Agnes Edsall carrying her overnight bag out to the Renewal Center. While Mary Agnes is new to Hyde, she is a veteran teacher and has quickly grasped the Hyde theme of “Happy to Do It.” When I asked her why she was spending the night, she didn’t hesitate, “Listen, our class is getting ready to read Henry James’s, Daisy Miller, and I can’t afford to miss any time due to the roads.”

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Hyde Network Switch Room Gets a Makeover

By Jenny Collinson

The before and after photos of the network switch board

After all the students had departed for break, Mr. Randazza pulled up his sleeves and got to work. He had inherited a network switch board that would make your eyes go fuzzy. Cables, cables, everywhere! The task before him was to rid the switchboard of unused cables, replace the cables that were in use with color-coded ones, and sort everything so the updated board would be relatively easy to troubleshoot in case any tech issues arise.

“We’re very lucky we have had no problems with our connections to my knowledge,” Mr. Randazza said of the cables. “Which is why I have not tackled this project sooner. If it’s not broken, it does not make it to the top of my to-do list. But getting this cleaned up will greatly help with trouble-shooting and also increase the air flow to lower the risk of things overheating.”

The orange cables you see along the top are fiber cables, which are able to go great distances. These leave the Mansion tech office and travel underground to all the locations on campus, bringing the internet to academic buildings and dorms. Mr. Randazza believes these underground cables were installed in the late 1990s. All the other cables are CAT5 cables, which bring the internet to each room of the Mansion.

After having sorted this mess, Mr. Randazza is feeling great about the new year. And also has a whole box of unused cables that he removed, in case we need any spares in 2018. Quite a feat!

Faculty Feature: Randy Smith

Chemistry teacher and head of Hyde’s Science department, Randy Smith, has been teaching at Hyde for 19 years. What got him interested in being a teacher? He is following in the footsteps of both parents who were also teachers. He says that growing up in Campton, NH, learning was very much valued in his family. On top of that, he had an influential teacher in middle school, Mr. Carter, who ignited his curiosity for both science and soccer. His own uncle was also a science teacher, and ended up becoming a great mentor.

When asked what is most rewarding about teaching high school students, Mr. Smith says that he enjoys “being part of the equation where students tap into their curiosity and want to learn science for the sake of knowing about the world around them, rather than just to earn a grade, or fill a requirement.” He believes that science should not be intimidating, and strives to make it accessible in a way that fosters curiosity and understanding.”

His favorite thing to teach? “I like to teach about the wonders of our natural world,” he says. “When we take the time to learn the ‘hows and whys’ of the world, we learn how fascinating and complex it is. The more we know, the more there is to learn. I like teaching about how scientists figure things out and the notion that asking informed questions and having a commitment to the truth of how something works can lead to amazing discoveries.”

Mr. Smith received his BS in Biology from Keene State College in 1990. After graduating college, he worked as a substitute teacher at his old high school. He also taught Earth Systems Science at Lewiston High School for six years here in Maine.

After his 19 years at Hyde, Mr. Smith has a great perspective on what makes Hyde School unique. “By focusing on attitude and effort, we are able to help students uncover their ‘best selves’,” he says. “We are trying to prepare students for life, and in life, attitude and effort are important. Also, we strive to work with students as individuals. We work to evaluate them against their best and engage them in a process of self-reflection and growth that focuses on character growth. Hyde is also unique with regards to expecting the faculty and parents to also engage in this process.”

He also coined the term, “Hyde Plus” when out raking on a faculty/staff work day to prepare for the arrival of students one year. “We do so much more at Hyde than just teach academics,” he said. “It’s a “Hyde Plus experience. Academics, plus PA, plus family ed, plus self-reflection, the list goes on!”

For students who are considering a career in science, Mr. Smith believes that Hyde has much to offer. “However, at the top of the list would be the Hyde education itself,” he says. “The Hyde process teaches students to find their true selves and to become well rounded young adults who understand their own strengths and personal challenges. The lessons learned about working with others in an open and honest way would be a close second. Hyde has a comprehensive science curriculum that is similar to other schools, but our focus on seeking the truth, curiosity, and self-governance helps prepare students for the dynamic nature of a career in science.”

Mr. Smith is also an inspiring soccer coach. This past season, he led the Hyde boys varsity soccer team to their third NEPSAC title in six years. Thank you for your dedication to the students of Hyde Mr. Smith!

Coach Smith, second from left, with the NEPSAC championship boys varsity soccer team

Before the Blizzard

Photo by Lori Cooke

Sunset over the Sunken Garden

FLC Coordinator for Family Education Lori Cooke shot this gorgeous photo of sunset over the Sunken Garden on Wednesday evening, before Thursday’s blizzard.

A Note from Joey G to Current Hyde Parents

Dear Hyde Parents;

I was just sent this timely article by a Hyde parent/ psychologist. I believe it is outstanding advice for helping children today. It is called How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem in Children and was published on scholastic.com.

Read “How to Build Health Self-Esteem in Children”

The Hyde premise Every Individual is gifted with a Unique Potential that defines a Destiny has now proven itself by the test of time.

It says that our subconscious potentials—like instinct, intuition, insight, guided by conscience, creates our best path to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

However, it is quite natural for us—and particularly so for our children—to become more preoccupied with the emotions-desires and/or fears—of just where we/they are on the path of life than where we/they should be. Hence without proper guidance, we, and particularly they, can get easily lost in some short term and unproductive path in their lives.

I think this article can help parents guide their children to the longer, happier, and more meaningful path, and help them avoid those unproductive detours.

Warm Regards; Joey

Not to Miss

• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball
• Gallery: Boys JV Basketball
• Happy Birthday Laura Gauld!
• You’re Invited: Hyde in NYC 1/10/18
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “4 Points for Seniors”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Dawn Menken: Raising Parents, Raising Kids”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

December 9-15, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Happy Holidays!

As we checked off names and loaded the last of the students on the bus, the faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the holiday and to give the team a chance to relax together before the holiday break. Like all schools, Hyde is a hectic, busy place with high expectations that often weigh heavily when we cannot live up to them. We know how important aiming high is, and it is certainly motivation to pursue the path of excellence; however, high expectations can also be a burden at those times when it is painful to recognize where things really are.

This week, I was reminded of the importance of a high vision for self, families, and schools. Many years ago, when our young son with autism was struggling in school, we were told by his teachers that he would never be able to write legibly due to his motor skill deficits. He would actually write his oddly shaped letters one on top of another. He had two early tutors; one was a veteran teacher who taught him to space the letters with his fingers so they would stretch out on the line. When she showed this work to the local school staff, their response was, “How did you get him to do that?” She responded with a simple line, “I expect it.”

Along the years, he had another important teacher, this time not a trained veteran, but a caregiver who just committed to putting in the time to help him with his writing skills.

This week, my husband handed me a holiday card with the warning, “Be careful, this will bring you down.” It was a handwritten card from our son wishing us the following:

Dear Mom and Dad
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Love Harrison

Holiday letter from Harrison

The writing was beautiful, and the return address was from his new home in Freeport, Maine. My heart was filled with gratitude for those two teachers, one with years of training and the other with the energy and determination that that fueled the journey from present reality to the vision for our son.

Hyde is also a place that combines expertise, energy, determination, and high expectations to change lives. While the day-to-day reality can often be discouraging, there is an ongoing belief in the best in each student. Alumnus Isaac Higgins ’15 summed it up in a recent online review he submitted:

“This school turned me into a man. It’s not easy, and it’s not perfect, but the environment at Hyde is uniquely suited to push self-discovery and personal growth. You get out what you put in; I gave it my all and got back Hyde’s all. I came out of my two years more directed, more assertive, and much more self-aware.”

From all of us at Hyde, we wish you a happy holiday with your families. We look forward to helping you help your children go after their highest vision.

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Salvation Army Holiday Party

By Caitlin Sperzel

Hyde School Elves and Santa at the Salvation Army Holiday Party

On the evening of Saturday, December 9, Bath, Maine was struck with the first snow storm of the season. Nevertheless, the snow didn’t stop 25 local families from making the trek to Hyde’s campus to celebrate at the annual Salvation Army Christmas Party.

Upon entering the festively decorated dining hall, they were greeted by student hosts, who had all volunteered their time to play with the children and have a meal with the families. As the night went on the children were visited by “Santa’s Personal Assistant,” Lucas McCabe ’18 who read aloud The Night Before Christmas.

Next, as the snow fell in the darkness outside, faculty member Allison Henderson led the children in singing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” with the hopes that Santa might actually appear. Within seconds, a firetruck appeared driving down the campus road sparkling with lights. On board was Santa Claus and a dozen of his student elf volunteers. They led the children into the theater where each one had the chance to sit on Santa’s lap and receive a gift that they had magically asked for. The gifts were purchased with money donated by students and faculty through the Friday Dress Down fund and a bake sale. By the end of the night all families left full of Christmas spirit and joy as they drove off into the snow.

Student elves had this to say about the party,

“It was nice to give the kids a little magic.” – Wells Lawson ’18

“I loved watching the kids get so excited to see Santa. Their joy was almost tangible.” – Autumn Condon ’18

“I’ve helped out the past two years with the Salvation Army Party and it has always been an amazing experience. It brings me such joy to see the kids’ faces light up when they see Santa. Being an elf and knowing that I’m a part of making the magic happen is an overwhelming feeling of happiness.” – Haley Baustert ’18

“I found it to be an incredibly rewarding and fun experience. As a Jewish person, I never grew up with Christmas magic so I felt lucky to be able to enjoy a bit of it myself as we worked to provide it for those children.” – Marlena DeCastro ’18 (host)

“It was a really great experience and super inspiring to see all of the kids so happy. Riding on the fire truck and seeing all of the kids wave at us with smiles on their faces gave me a very warm feeling.” – Halle Bourne ’20

Staff Feature: Joe McGrann

Joe McGrann is quickly becoming one of the students’ favorite staff members here at Hyde. It could be that he hands out packages in the mail room, sells gear in the school store, or spends some of his time off facilitating weekly substance abuse meetings on campus. He has also won over the staff, bringing in giant chocolate chip cookies on occasion that are so large he has to cook them in batches of four.

When asked what is most rewarding about his job, Mr. McGrann relates that what is most rewarding to him comes from helping others. “I have been sober for 29 years,” he says, “Mentoring students who face similar challenges is a great joy. You can learn from other people’s mistakes. As the old saying goes, ‘We are all just walking each other home.'”

When not baking or running meetings, Joe is also a thespian. He received training at The Stella Actor Conservatory in New York City and studied Shakespeare at The University of Manchester in the U.K. He performs in theaters all over Maine – from Bath to Monmouth, Camden to Freeport. He recently performed in “Merry Christmas, George Bailey!”, a stage version of the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life” in Newcastle at Lincoln Academy’s Poe Theater, in which he gave an amazing performance as the evil Mr. Potter.

Mr. McGrann as Thénardier in “Les Miserables” and Fagin in “Oliver!”

Aside from his acting training, Mr. McGrann has a BA in Philosophy with a minor in Classical History from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Mr. McGrann is in his second year here at Hyde. He has previously worked at one other school, Stony Brook University, where he managed a theater and student union. When asked what makes Hyde unique, he says, “Joey Gauld’s approach to education, which he has beautifully explained in his book Character First – The Hyde School Difference. Who talks about and promotes spiritual growth anymore? Joey does. Hyde does.”

We are so lucky to have such a multi-talented individual as a member of the Hyde community.

A Mid Coast First: Mt. Aarat Joins Rivals Hyde and Morse to Kick off the Wrestling Season

By Jeff Kent

Mt. Aarat Eagles join the mid coast wrestling meet

The son of Gary Kent, I remember as a faculty brat attending meets watching Hyde wrestle Bath’s Morse High School. Both schools excelled on the mats, and the rivalry was intense.

This past week, we lit the fire again, only this time bringing in neighboring Topsham’s Mt. Aarat High School into the ring. To welcome the schools, we hosted the meet in our Theater. It was an amazing atmosphere for a wrestling meet as the spotlights were on the mat and the stands were filled with fans.

We first wrestled Mt. Aarat in what proved to be an exciting meet as the outcome was decided by the final match of the evening resulting in a score, Hyde 40 – Mt. Aarat 39. In the lighter weights, both Jack He ‘18 and Alex Hilton ‘18 jumped out to early leads but ran out of gas ultimately falling short in their matches but each showed some promise wrestling from the neutral position. Jack wrestled like he was shot out of a canon for the first minute of the match. Early season rust and subpar fitness were the key factors in these matches.

At 145, David Donnelly ‘19 earned a major decision earning some back points off what seem to be his go to moves, the cradle and the Peterson roll. David’s match seemed to get the team rolling because from that point on, we were able to win six of the next seven matches. In that stretch, Steve Waddill ‘PG, Charlie Koshivas ‘PG, Rob Hetherman ‘PG, Pajebo Myers ‘PG, Ippokratis Georgiadis ‘18, and Max Hewitt ‘18 all earned first period pins.

Overall, the energy of the team was great, and the room was filled with bursts of noise from the crowd as our wrestlers hit moves and celebrated their success.

In the second meet of the evening, we wrestled Morse. The final score being Hyde 24 – Morse 48. We came out flat in this one and weren’t able to match the energy of our opponents. I expected a response from the team at some point, a rally, some sort of turning point, but it never came. The lone bright spot did come when Charlie Koshivas ‘PG wrestled as he put the pressure on his opponent early and often earning a pin in the first period.

It was a special evening for me to be coaching at Hyde again after 20 years. The support of our school was incredible and I want the community to know how grateful we are that everyone came out to see what is the early stages of a Hyde wrestling team – full of hope, determined to get better, and do WHATEVER IT TAKES to be the best version of ourselves as we look to peak as a team in early February. We will be hosting the Northern New Englands this year on February 3, 2018 – so come JOIN THE PACK and see what we have become at that point in the season.

Mid Coast Meet Photo Gallery

Hyde Parents Supporting Hyde

Parents at Family Weekend 2017

Many thanks to all of our Parents who have made a gift to the Hyde Annual Fund! We are grateful for your support and commitment to Hyde.

We have strong support from our board, alumni, parents of alumni and we are very proud to say that 100% of the faculty and staff contribute to the Hyde Annual Fund. Each and every person on campus understands how powerful it is to show their support of the students and families of Hyde.

Our goal is to reach 100% participation with our parents as well. And we are on our way, but we can’t do it without you.

We know you are busy so let’s make this easy:

• go online
• text HYDE to 41444
• call Beverly Roy at (207) 386-5203
• transfer stock – Stock Instructions (PDF); Wire Transfer Instructions (PDF)
• mail a check – Hyde School, 616 High Street, Bath, Maine 04530

Thank you for all that you do for Hyde!

Fall Academic Awards

MVL = Most Valuable Learner
MIL = Most Improved Learner
HM = Honorable Mention

Foreign Language

MVL Underclassmen – Sam Wisdom; HM – Ben Matthews, David Donnelly, Evan Hutchinson

MVL Seniors – Lucas McCabe; HM – Marlena DeCastro

MIL Underclassmen – Harry Liu; HM – Kyra Holdampf

MIL Senior – Sam Song

Art

MVL Underclassmen – Halle Bourne; HM – Eric Linehan, Cortland Coleman, Michael Lanzaron

MVL Seniors – Eliza Burroughs & Will Duerr; HM – Kors Li, Olivia Yoon, Chip Carter

MIL Underclassmen – Jada Holford; HM – Thomas Yao, Josh Benoliel

History

MVL Underclassmen – Colin Gitchell; HM – Halle Bourne, Jada Holford

MVL Seniors – Alex Crawley; HM – Sam Song

MIL Underclassmen – Michael Lanzarone; HM – Andrew Stark, JP Michaelian

MIL Seniors – Max Wolinsky; HM – Elena Waldstein

Science

MVL Underclassmen – Emma Geertgens; HM – Nancy Zhou, Jada Holford, Madison Hughes

MVL Seniors – Ryan Wang; HM – Marlena DeCastro, Kors Li, Sam Song

MIL Underclassmen – Ale’ Atkins; HM – Michael Lanzarone, Cole Tryon, Tau Rios-Dryfoos, Jed Danforth

MIL Seniors – Ian White; HM – Nina Janjigian, Cam Shoemaker, Charlie Koshivas

Math

MVL Underclassmen – Jada Holford; HM – Eric Linehan, Penny Wang

MVL Seniors – Olivia Yoon; HM – Liam Monahan, Kors Li

MIL Underclassmen – Aiden Carpenter; HM – Halle Bourne

MIL Seniors – Nicole Mooney; HM – Sunday Maker, Wells Lawson

English

MVL Underclassmen – Jed Danforth; HM – Evan Hutchinson, JP Michaelian, Nia Caines

MVL Seniors – Liam Monahan; HM – Kors Li, Marlena DeCastro, Ivy Mortensen

MIL Underclassmen – Zakiiyah Holmes; HM – Michael Lanzarone, Kyra Holdampf, Able Kaplan

MIL Seniors – Wells Lawson; HM – Cameron Yale

Music

MVL Underclassmen – Nava Schorsch; HM – Evan Hutchinson, Ashlyn Buell

MVL Seniors – Ivy Mortensen; HM – Bailey Kent, James Bristow

MIL Underclassmen – Bobby Carter; HM – Nia Caines

MIL Seniors – Autumn Condon

Academic Awards Photo Gallery

Not to Miss

• Gallery: Hyde Wellness Month
• Gallery: Hyde Wrestling
• Gallery: Academic Awards
• Photo: Hyde wins the 2017 James Roman Tournament
• Call for Help: Patty Clark
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Survey Says…Step Toward Hope”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “The Book I Wish I Had Read Before My Children Were Born”
• Hyde School Blog: “How to Achieve an Optimal Student Mindset”
• Save the Date for the We Are Hyde Celebration June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

December 2-8, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Practicing Synergy through Building Gingerbread Houses

by Brenden Lutes ’18

The Government class collaboratively makes gingerbread houses

This week in government class with Lisa Geller, all of the seniors made gingerbread houses as an exercise to practice synergy. It was very fun. Ms. Geller set rules to making the gingerbread houses, barring some people in the class from being able to talk, and having to take directions from those who could talk. It was an exercise to see if we could work together as a team, even though not everybody could give verbal input.

In my class, we had two teams. Team A’s gingerbread house was seemingly better than team B’s, until the end when it fell apart. I had some struggles, but in the end the gingerbread house was standing and looked very nice. Eliza Burroughs ’18 said, “I was one of the people who could not talk. It was hard, but I found other ways to communicate my ideas and was surprised by the emerging leadership in our group.” Overall, the day was extremely fun and gave the seniors a little “extra” class of fun after break!

Gingerbread Houses Photo Gallery

Luo/Brooks Discovery Group Successfully Escapes!

By Fan Luo

On December 6th, students in Mrs. Luo and Mr. Brooks Discovery Group traveled to Brunswick and had an adventure in a classroom-themed escape room. Everyone was locked up in a classroom because the “teacher” thought we stole his medal. The only way to get out was to find the clues and solve all the puzzles as a team within one hour.

Even though we had the advantage of having Mr. Brooks on the team, students didn’t completely rely on him. They quickly organized themselves into small groups and found a role they could each play. David Donnelley’s ’19 attention to details helped the team find important clues. Se Jun Kim ’18 and Rachel Willey ’20 were critical to organizing and analyzing all the available information to come to a solution. Martin Zhe Liu’s ’20 strong visual ability helped solve a key puzzle. Wells Lawson ’18, Jack Gao ’18 and Brenden Lutes ’18 played a big part in relaying information. Tori Merrill ’18 and Aiden Cohen ’19 solved the most puzzles.

With great team work and strong math brains on the team, we escaped with 6 minutes and 9 seconds left on the clock!

Alumni Feature: Jason Bergh ’95

We had the pleasure of catching up with Hyde-Bath alumnus Jason Bergh ’95 this week. Jason’s courageous efforts have brought him to Los Angeles, CA where he launched his company UX Entertainment Group. Jason is currently working in Television and Documentary Production, he has produced films for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, Red Bull TV and much more. Thank you for sharing your story and advice with all of us Jason!

Please describe your career path:

“After college I was lucky enough to stumble upon a little magazine in NYC called “The Fridge” where I began my career as a filmmaker and writer. The magazine would throw events all over the country merging together hip hop and action sports. It was my job to document these events and the culture surrounding it. Two of my favorite things on the planet at the time, I was in heaven.

After a few years of doing this I decided to pack my bags, a U-Haul, a newborn baby and my girlfriend (at the time) and drive to Los Angeles to further my career. The first year was rough and filled with lots of ups and downs. I thought about giving up a hundred times but I’m so happy I didn’t. When I landed out here about a year later I was introduced to an executive at Interscope Records. That pretty much changed the game for me and helped launch my company UX Entertainment Group. We were hired to produce content for musical artists that ranged from bands just beginning to some of the biggest musical acts on the planet. In heaven AGAIN!

I got lucky, that introduction to the executive changed my life. After about 5 years of this type of work I transitioned into Television and Documentary production and found myself producing films for ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, Red Bull TV and a slew of branded content. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t understand and appreciate that I really am truly lucky. I got to follow in my father’s footsteps in this business and did it by forging my own path, with my own voice.”

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

“They all have a special meaning to me but the one that stands out the most would have to be Courage. Without that, none of the above is possible.”

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

“Mr. Romac, hands down and unequivocally my favorite teacher. For some reason we just clicked. He knew how to get the best out of me and I never wanted to disappoint him. He made me think, he helped me understand that I can achieve things in school and life.”

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

“Trust the process, it’s one that I questioned a lot when I was at Hyde. As I’ve grown older I realize more and more that the core values that were instilled upon me there have had a significant positive effect on me as an adult. Without Hyde I don’t think I would be in the position I’m in today. I learned a lot at a very young age.”

Jason Bergh ’95 Photo Montage

Not to Miss

• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Gallery: Hyde Wellness Month
• Gallery: Government Class Makes Gingerbread Houses
• Gallery: Sports Management Class Portland Seadogs Tour
• Photo: The evil Mr. Potter
• News: Robert Hetherman ‘PG is nominated by Maine Senators King and Collins to the US Naval Academy
• News: Boys varsity basketball team win championship 63-46 over Commonwealth Academy
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Survey Says…Step Toward Hope”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Parents, Stop That Dance of Deception!”
• Hyde School Blog: “How to Achieve an Optimal Student Mindset”
• Save the Date for Hydeapalooza! June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives

November 27 – December 1, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Turning Points

Serge Mudogo ’18, fourth from left, speaks to the Hyde community about a pivotal moment

This week, we discussed the theme of a pivotal moment in our lives that had a profound effect on the development of our character and unique potential. A group of students and faculty shared their moments which included:

• Coming to Hyde – “My parents made the decision for me to come to Hyde and I was not on board with it. At one point, I realized that Hyde was what I needed and I made the decision which has changed my life.”
• Wrestling – “I used to wrestle but didn’t want the rigor. I was given the challenge to lead the team and decided to commit to the work and accept hard over easy.”
• Changing the relationship with my mother – “Before coming to Hyde, I had accepted that my relationship with my mother would be distance. In our FLC trust walk, we both took the risk to be vulnerable to each other and that changed everything.”
• Asking for help in college – ” As a top athlete, I found myself going to the English department through the back door as I didn’t want others to see me asking for help with my papers. After confronting myself, I had a turning point and saw asking for help as a strength and not a weakness.”
• Learning how to relax – “I have always been a driven student in academics, always expecting more from myself. During performing arts and family weekend activities, I learned that it was also important to relax and this has made me happier.”
• Facing Recovery – “At first at Hyde, I was making poor choices. When faced with a decision to change, I realized that I could stop substances and become a different person.”
• Studying in America – “I was given the choice to come to America and while it was scary, I took the risk to leave the comfort of what I knew at home. It changed my whole life.”
• Stressful home life – “Growing up in wartime in the Congo, there was a great deal of strife which led me to not see myself in a positive light. My father got a new job, moved the family, and I started to get a new view of myself.”

The stories were all unique, yet shared the underlying themes of all pivotal moments:

• There is often a jolt or perturbation that disrupts our reality
• We must make a choice on how we react to that change
• Taking charge and digging down deep to find the core within us often happens
• We get in touch with some vision for ourselves and our lives

The founder, Joey Gauld, shared with the community about Hyde’s concept of “Unique Potential.” He encouraged the students to understand the importance of getting to know our higher self and transcending emotions that hold us back. It was a powerful meeting and set the tone for our winter term theme of synergy.

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Winter Wellness Month

by Mary Moore & Claire Grant

Baking fun during Winter Wellness on Wednesday

We are all back into classes and Hyde school life! This next two weeks will go quickly. We are having classes as usual, starting our winter sports, and getting to have late wake ups. Students and faculty also have “Wellness Wednesdays” where the students sign up for a 90 minute fun activity facilitated by faculty. The “Wellness Curriculum” is an exploration of how to embrace our physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual health and well being.

Examples of Wellness activities are:

• Intro to 3D Printing
• Hot Cocoa, Board Games, & PJs
• Fly Fish Casting
• Acoustic Fireside Song Circle
• Baby, Baking, & Books (Mattie Lobozzo is our baby!)
• Gym-KANA (old school recess games in the gym)
• BBQ Wellness
• Watercolor Painting
• Tea Sipping & Reading
• Holiday Crafting
• Thrift Store Bargain Hunting
• Weightlifting for beginners (called “Hyde Strong”)
• Beyond Mac and Cheese – learning to cook a simple meal
• Cardio Kickboxing
• Improv with Lucas (hosted by student Lucas McCabe)
• Salvation Army Party Planning (helping to prepare for the party we host for some local families in need)

Noah Lazarus ’18 speaks for the students when he says, “I am excited about weight lifting, which is something I like to do but don’t always find the time in my day to do it…I also get to connect with new people.”

One Wednesday this month students will have Discovery group instead of Wellness where we will celebrate being together. All in all, these two and a half weeks should be fun!

Wellness Photo Gallery

NEPSAC Soccer Champions

We congratulate the Hyde boys varsity soccer team for securing their third NEPSAC title in six years with a 1-0 win over Lexington Christian Academy at Northfield Mount Hermon before leaving for break. Midfielder Jed Danforth ’19 (13-3-1) scored in the first half. Look for the above ad we have placed in the December 2017 New England Soccer Journal. Nice work wolfpack!

Hyde Gets Salty!

Hydeout Podcast 11-16-17

Not to Miss

• Thank You to those who participated in Giving Tuesday
• New Parenting Center on hyde.edu
• Gallery: Government Class Makes Gingerbread Houses
• Gallery: Sports Management Class Portland Seadogs Tour
• Malcolm’s Blog: “Timeless Tools: 5 Paragraph Equation”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Mary Moore: Family Meetings Changed Our Lives”
• Save the Date for Hydeapalooza! June 1-3, 2018
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

November 11 – 17, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

It’s a Wrap!

Wolf on a frosty morning, photo by Joe McGrann

As the term came to an end, the community took time Thursday night to honor the different athletic achievements and moments of character of the fall trimester. The evening reflected all the students learned during the fall term about facing challenges, striving for excellence, and forming bonds with peers and colleagues.

At Hyde, we pack quite a bit into a day and into a term. Students are asked to test themselves and get out of their comfort zones. Faculty members teach, coach, and counsel students as they strive to better themselves. Finally, parents are asked to connect back to their own vision for themselves and to strengthen their parenting instincts.

Some of the highlights of the fall term included:

• Girl’s soccer teams and XC squad, who showed grit and competitive progress.
• Boy’s football forming a brotherhood and always believing that a turnaround was possible.
• Boy’s soccer inspiring the community with the JV winning streak and with Varsity earning top seed in the New England tournament.
• Family Weekend, where the community learned, laughed, danced, and became vulnerable with each other in seminars.
• Community Service, where giving back happened each week.
• Consolidation of our leadership students to create critical mass in the student culture.
• Embracing our Wolfpack mascot in her new home.
• Performing Arts short show at Family Weekend and all that went into the production.
• Maine State Leadership Day, where we hosted 1,600 students from around the state and showed who we are as a character and leadership school.
• Discovery Group and International Dinners where we took time to enjoy each other.
• College process and early acceptances which inspired us all.
• Changing our curb appeal by bringing down a “tired” front fence and creating a new, welcoming entrance to the campus.
• A Student Activities Committee who formed a group that made a difference and created lifetime memories.
• Raising funds for our sister school in Orlando, Florida, through dress down days.
• Seniors and leadership students leaning into learning about student leadership.
• Amazing trip to China to meet with Hyde’s families and share memories with Chinese HAPA.

We have done a lot, and it is time to take a rest and to enjoy time with family as we refuel for the winter ahead. Indeed, there is much to be grateful for. When faculty, staff, and students were asked to share their own thoughts of gratitude, many did not hesitate to acknowledge those gifts:

• “I am grateful for my family’s unwavering support of me and everything that I try to do!”
• “I am grateful for my little guy who keeps me on my toes and makes me laugh on the tough days.”
• “I am grateful for the opportunity to receive an education.”
• “I am grateful for my coaches who made me love playing soccer this fall term.”

For me, I am grateful to be on a team that works with the Hyde families and helps parents help their children reach their unique potential.

Onward,

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Lo Fi Music: A Secret to Focusing During Study Sessions

By Brenden Lutes ’18 


An example of a Lo Fi Recording Studio

Lo Fi music is used by students all across the world to help them study, workout, and focus. The acronym LO-FI, according to its creator Eric Mathews, stands for “low fidelity.” This is a type of sound recording that contains technical flaws that make the recording sound differently compared to the live sound being recorded, such as distortion, hum, background noise, or limited frequency response. These kinds of flaws in the music can trigger the cerebrum and can help a student focus on a test, or a homework assignment.

Now you might be thinking, “how does this relate to students at Hyde?” In some cases, many of the students here rely on this kind of music to get them through study hall. Haley Bounds ’18 says that it is entertaining but at the same time can keep her focused intellectually, to complete all of her assignments. “Sometimes,” she says, “I actually lose track of time doing homework or reading my books.”

The frontal lobe of the brain is the center of most brain function, it is how we develop as humans. By listening to Lo Fi music you are helping your brain to focus. The brain picks out the differences in sound and in turn helps it get into a mindset of focus. It is great for if you need to cram and you can’t seem to sit still, it can give your brain something to work alongside with.

Outside studies confirm that this kind of music is helpful to students and even adults in the workplace. One survey discovered that 86% of the listeners have seen an increase in their productivity and in their study habits.

Here are some fun links to listen to Lo Fi in action —

• lofimusic.com
• soundcloud.com/lo-fi-music
• freemusicarchive.org/genre/Lo-fi/

Discovery Group Fall Dinner Celebrations

By Mary Moore

Moore/Jensen Discovery Group

Last Thursday, Discovery Groups gathered for dinner to celebrate a great fall together. Dinners ranged from cooking together and eating in faculty homes and apartments to going out to The China Rose restaurant in Brunswick!

Both faculty and students appreciated this time together, so we plan to have a Discovery Group dinner at locations of our choosing at least once a trimester.

We are all grateful for our “Discovery Group families.” It is always great fun to laugh and relax together!

Fall Sports Awards

It’s a Great Day to be a Part of the Pack awardees

All MAISAD

• Elena Waldstein ’18
• Eliza Burroughs ’18
• Joe Hale ’21
• Edwin Ezedonmwen ’18
• Jerry Wright ‘PG

All Evergreen

• Ippokratis Georgiadis ’18
• Pajebo Myers ‘PG

All Evergreen Honorable Mention

• Jalen Graham ’20
• Quintin Felder ’18
• Jake Vasapolli ’18

All New England for Football

• Robert Hetherman ‘PG

Boys JV Soccer

• MVP – Justin Podell ’18
• MIP – Oliver Weiss ’19

Coaches Award

• Colin Gitchell

Boys 3rds Soccer

• MVP- Steven Wang ’19
• MIP- Sonny Zhang ’18

Girls Varsity Soccer

• MVP- Elena Waldstein ’18
• MIP- Bailey Kent ’18

Girls JV Soccer

• MVP- Kim Xu ’18
• MIP- Emma Geertgens ’19

Cross Country

• MVP- Jeremiah Wright ‘PG
• MIP- Autumn Condon ’17

Varsity Football

• MVP- Quintin Felder ’18
• MIP- Noah Lazarus ’18

Media Team

• Most Likely to Learn a New Skill – Brenden Lutes ’18
• Most Keen Aesthetic Eye – Cameron Yale ’18
• Most Prolific Producer of Content – Haley Bounds ’18
• Best Hidden Talent in Writing – Emile Button ’19

Iron Man Award

• Robert Heathermen ‘PG

Spirit Awards: “Great Day To Be A Part Of The Pack”

• Cameron Shoemaker ‘PG
• Sunday Maker ‘PG
• Anie Zaniewski
• Donny Shae

Sports Awards Gallery

Cans for a Cure Update

Cans for a Cure organizer Dave Pappalardo reports in that we have collected 7,964 cans to date, which equals $319 dollars collected. Last year we collected 14,805 cans for a total of $618. “We’re over halfway in just three months,” he says, “the kids are all in!”

Thank you to everyone who has donated their cans!

Not to Miss

• Leadership Day featured on News Channel WCSH 6, fast forward to minute 19:55
• Malcolm’s Blog: from his Family Weekend talk, “The Rules: Lessons of a Learning Teacher”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Jamy Bechler: The Leadership Playbook”
• Upcoming Alumni & HAPA Events
• Gallery: Faculty help out with Jobs in the kitchen
• Gallery: Fall Sports Awards
• Gallery: Maine Youth Leadership Day
• Gallery: Fall Family Weekend 2017
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

November 4 – 10, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

School Meeting

By Claire Grant

Students left to right, Sunday Maker ‘PG, Lucas McCabe ’18, and Eric Yoder ‘PG

Our school meeting this week was an opportunity to catch our breath after the long fall term and reflect on the core words of Hyde’s character philosophy. They have been on the school shield since the founding of Hyde, and often is the first comment alumni and former students offer about their experience – ‘I still think about those five words and use them in my daily life and the way I do business.’

Students and faculty chose one of the five words to focus on right now in their lives. Perhaps it is something they are struggling with or feel they are taking hold of it in a new way and want to continue this momentum. I shared my focus on courage – the courage to not try to be perfect, to let go of feeling responsible for my son’s struggles, and to ask for help. The students and faculty broke up into mini-school meetings to share their experience with the word and what some next steps might be. We reconvened and seniors Jake Vasapolli ’18 and Ian White ’18 led the school in a debrief – sharing their personal focus on curiosity to look at future goals, as well as believing in themselves as a leader.

Some of the other comments shared were:

• “I want to focus on courage because I think I have given up on my relationship with my parents in recent months and they haven’t given up on me. I want to use this upcoming break to make our relationship better.”
• “I have a lot of self-doubt and have never spoken up in a school meeting, and I am having the courage to do that today.”
• “I struggle with seeing myself as a leader but I know it is an important step for me to take.”
• “I learned that my coach has some of the same fears about being a leader as I do.”
• “I want to have more concern with the other students in my dorm.”
• “We have a big soccer game on Saturday and I am concerned about our team being the best we can be.”
• “With exams coming up, I want to use my curiosity to do well.”
• “Last year I didn’t think much about my own integrity and would look for shortcuts to take. I am trying to do it differently this year.”

Dean of Students, Tom Bragg, and School Counselor, Lori Hobart, also shared a three-phase program which outlines Hyde’s disciplinary approach and helps students understand both how they are accountable as well as the resources that are available to help them.

We continue to work on being a conscience-driven community, where students have everyday opportunities to step up, speak up, take ownership, partner with faculty, learn from their mistakes and see themselves in a bigger light.

On to Exams….

Guide for a High School Digital Artist

By Emile Button ’19 


Screenshot of Emile’s desktop when drawing in PaintTool SAI

Being a high school digital artist can be hard, especially for beginners. Getting publicity, buying expensive devices and programs, and media are major things to know and have knowledge on. If you are an artist who has developed their style and is comfortable with sharing your art on a semiprofessional level, then here are some tips to get started. This may also be used for an art portfolio for college!

Programs and Devices

First things first, what to use to draw. My first way to draw digitally was through my desktop using a Wacom tablet called Bamboo, then another tablet called Intuos. This is a very common tool that most digital artists use. It is an external device that you can connect to your computer. I recommend a Microsoft computer because in my experience Mac computers do not pick up pen pressure which is extremely important.

Wacom produces multiple kinds of tablets that are each different in their own way, some show your computer screen and others are blank. This means you’d have to look up at the screen as you draw, not looking at your hand like you normally would on paper. It is hard to get used to, but not impossible. Here is a link to take a look at the tablets Wacom offers.

What I use now is my favorite, Surface Pro 4. All of the Surface computers are amazing, and not just for art, but taking notes in class and gaming as well. It is compatible with all art programs that I have come across. Problems with the Surface though are the delicate pen nibs, but I use an old glasses case to keep it safe in my backpack.

The programs that I mainly use for drawing are PaintTool SAI, Photoshop, Krita, and for animating, Firealpaca. PaintTool SAI is my personal favorite. Here is the version that I have with the tools that I use. You need WinRAR to use it, but the program is very useful none the less. Photoshop is not free, but it is one of the most used programs, especially in college.

Speed painting is a fun way to get your art out there. If you don’t know what it is, it is a recording of you drawing sped up with music playing. It’s a fun way for viewers to see your process and listen to music that you edit in. Programs that I use for recording are Bandicam and OBS, for editing I use Videopad and Adobe Premiere.

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Faculty Feature: Donna Dubinsky, Executive Director of Technology & History Department Chair

By Haley Bounds ’18

Donna Dubinsky ’81 started at the Woodstock campus as Tech Coordinator in 1996. She received her BS from the University of Connecticut and in the last year received her MA from St. Joseph’s College. She teaches AP US History, AP European History, and one of our new STEAM courses, Innovation and Makerspaces. She is also the Executive Director of Technology.

Along with her love of the material, Mrs. Dubinsky enjoys watching her students in her history classes flourish. “My favorite part of teaching history is to see students make the connection to what has happened in the past that has directly impacted their lives today,” she says. When asked about one of the most enjoyable parts of her job she says, “Teaching Makerspaces is where I get to have fun with the students and be creative with them!!”

Not only was she a Hyde student, but she is also a Hyde parent as well. She was proud to watch the growth in her own children and be able to help them create relationships with each other.

Hyde has taught her that she can do far more than she thought she could do. When asked about her most memorable Hyde moments, she remarked that her Eustis experience was the best. “I finally reached the mountain” she says, “It taught me that there are no limits on life.”

The Process 


By Athletic Director Stefan Jensen

Mwesa Mulonda ‘PG with the ball during a boys varsity soccer game

Hyde Athletics has really emerged this fall with the help of our two campuses coming together. Each year we look to steadily improve each season and this fall has been nothing short of that. All of our soccer teams have doubled their wins from last year in both boys and girls and all levels including JV and varsity teams. Our Cross Country team took 2nd in the MAISAD Conference Championships. Our football team has been competitive and built a foundation for the years to come. Our boys varsity soccer team looks to win a MAISAD Championship Saturday as they take on Hebron Academy at 1 PM. You can watch the live stream of the game here. They will then find out if they qualify for New England’s and a possible New England Championship run!

The school spirit has been one of the major highlights. We have had pep rallies, a girl’s football game and all our teams have been very supportive at all our home games and sometimes away games even! It has been a great fall and we look forward to the winter sports season!!

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Stacy Brooks – “Mrs. Brooks is always the first person I go to when I need help!! Her smile lights up the room, and she is an amazing teacher. She loves and cares about every one of her students, offering to take time out of her day to help with anything!”
• Nick Ciciarelli – “I am nominating Nick Ciciarelli because he is a great teacher who leads by example and I look forward to his class every day.”
• Donnie Shea – “Donnie the intern helping Jensen because he puts in a lot of work unpaid and is a great guy.”
• Alicia Valente – “Spent lots of time (even up in the middle of the night) to help Christian after his surgery. She came over to see him several times a day to help with exercises, bringing ice and many meals. Alicia did an excellent job of helping him to feel better and recover quickly. She was always happy to do it! All of our students are lucky to have such a dedicated faculty member!” & “She has been dedicated to the training room helping out students and sometimes faculty recover from injuries and aches! She has done an amazing job in her short time here, and we look forward to seeing what she can do the rest of the year! She is ALL IN!!
• Ray Pena – “Spent the night with Christian a couple of nights after his surgery to make sure he was okay. He ordered pizza and just hung out with him, watching sports. He was happy to do it, even at 3:00 AM!”
• Granger Benson ’21 – “For always being on time and having his work prepared and done.”
• Max Hewitt ’18, Sunday Maker ‘PG, Ivy Mortensen ’18 and Cameron Yale ’18 – “Thank you for your willingness to jump in and help with the Webinar on Wednesday evening!”

Not to Miss

• Leadership Day featured on News Channel WCSH 6, fast forward to minute 19:55
• Malcolm’s Blog: from his Family Weekend talk, “The Rules: Lessons of a Learning Teacher”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Robin Sabag: A Guide to Raising Teenage Girls in a New Era”
• Photo: Icy Wolf
• Upcoming Alumni & HAPA Events
• Gallery: Maine Youth Leadership Day
• Gallery: Fall Family Weekend 2017
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

October 28 – November 3, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Faculty and Students Address Partnership

Faculty member Trisha Uber with Robert Hetherman ‘PG

After a powerful family weekend and inspiring Leadership Day, it was back to basics as the school community started to address the tension between our vision for a learning partnership between faculty and students and our day-to-day reality. We took some time to express our frustrations, and comments included:

Students

“I feel stressed with my work and all that is required here at Hyde.”

“It is hard to understand a partnership when it seems like the faculty control everything.”

“If the students stepped up to address issues with our peers, the faculty wouldn’t have to always play the position they sometimes have to.”

“I started out this year with a vision, but don’t know how to take the next step.”

“We talk about changing, but [I’m] not sure how much we act on it.”

Faculty

“I am working day and night, and there are times that I don’t feel appreciated.”

“I probably have put a lid on some student initiative, and I need to change this.”

“I want to have deeper connections with the students.”

“If we are struggling, then I have to look at myself and see what I need to change.”

It was a true Hyde meeting where we listened, challenged, and ultimately tried to move our culture forward. Basically, it was like a family meeting, where both the adults and the students needed to each focus on shifting roles and creating more of a learning partnership. As the meeting continued, the participation increased and brought us to a better understanding of each other.

At the end of the meeting, three four year seniors, Leo Zhao ’18, Henry Tao ’18, and Jack Gao ’18, shared some defining moments of their journey to the United States and the Hyde School to learn a new language and meet the challenges of a character school. Each student shared from the heart, and it inspired many students to get up and share their own stories of achievement as well as overcoming barriers in their earlier schooling. We all left this school meeting with much to think about and much gratitude for being part of a community where we can talk in this manner as adults and students.

Onward,

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Students Attend Athletic Training Workshop at UMaine

By Athletic Trainer Alicia Valente 


Colin Gitchell ’19, Jada Holford ’20, & Dairy Rojas ’19 at the UMaine Athletic Training student workshop

On Saturday, October 29th, five students traveled to the University of Maine in Orono for an athletic training student workshop. Dairy Rojas ’19, Jada Holford ’20, Robbie Patricola ’19, Cameron Shoemaker ’18, and Colin Gitchell ’19 joined a group of 30 students from across the state. The workshop was put on by the senior students of UMaine’s Athletic Training program. The attending students learned different stretching and therapeutic techniques, how to tape for injury prevention, anatomy of the body, domains of the profession, and how to perform CPR! The students ended the day watching the UMaine football team beat William and Mary.

Athletic Training Workshop Photo Gallery

Staff Feature: Wanda Smith, Admission Assistant

This week we sat down with Admission Assistant Wanda Smith, who has been working at Hyde for 12 years, since June of 2005. She started out working for Laurie Hurd, the then Head of School, and when Laurie decided to leave, she asked Wanda if she would make the change to the Admission Office, where help was much needed. Wanda said yes, and has been there ever since. With an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science from Andover College in Portland, Maine, Wanda is an assistant who we are beyond grateful to have on our team.

Wanda grew up in Norway, Maine. She has four sisters (including her twin,) and one brother. She has two daughters. Her daughter Beth lives in Lincolnville, ME and is engaged, looking at a December wedding. Her daughter Laura is married and lives in South Carolina. Laura is due to have a baby boy in January, and Wanda can’t wait to go down and help her out!

We asked Wanda a few questions about her job;

What is the most rewarding part of your job at Hyde?

The most rewarding feature of my job is working with this great Admission Team. This year has been so exciting. The staff at Hyde are also wonderful. They go beyond the call of duty and will help their fellow coworkers no matter what the job. I have made lifelong friends.

Also, meeting new families is great. I love communicating with them and making sure they have all of the documents they need to make their son/daughter’s registration go smooth.

Where have you worked previously?

I was employed at Andover College for a year after graduating and then Morse High School for five years. I worked for the Assistant Principal, manned the front desk in the office, and kept the attendance records. No computers back then. Everything was typed or handwritten.

What do you like best about working at a school?

I have always loved working in a school. Every day is a little different. It is very special when you see a student come in and make their way through graduation.

What do you think makes Hyde unique?

The students here really earn their degree. Hyde is all about the students. I remember attending faculty meetings at Morse and the conversation was not about the students. Here that’s practically all it’s about. The faculty here really give 100% of their time and effort.

Hyde is much more than just a workplace. We are a family and we really do change lives, not only the students but parents, which makes it all worthwhile! I love coming to work every day!

Michael McDonald Event 


HAPA members John and Donna Leonard (Emma ’14 Bath) and Peter and Sarah Proach (Chris ’14 Bath) at the Hyde Michael McDonald Event in Portland, Maine

Close to 40 members of the Hyde community gathered in Portland, Maine in mid-October to hear the soulful sounds of Michael McDonald, Grammy award-winning recording artist and Hyde alumni parent (Dylan ’07 Bath). McDonald was in town on the second leg of his tour launching his newly-released album, Wide Open, with special musical guest Marc Cohn. It was a family affair, as McDonald was joined both by his wife, vocalist Amy Holland (Dylan ’07 Bath), and his son, stagehand Dylan McDonald ’07. McDonald delighted fans with his ultra-smooth vocal style, performing original songs from Wide Open as well as some classic Doobie Brothers tunes.

Hyde alumni from the classes of 1972-2014, along with alumni parents, faculty, staff, friends and administrators, including Hyde Founder Joey Gauld, gathered for a pre-concert reception at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel in the vibrant Arts District in downtown Portland. Hyde concert goers enjoyed socializing and reconnecting before crossing High Street to the historic State Theater where they enjoyed the show. Reflecting on the event, Hyde President Malcolm Gauld ’72 stated, “It was fantastic to see so many Hyde folks from different eras bonding and having a great time together.” This was a wonderful opportunity for the Hyde community to come together and support each other.

Hyde Michael McDonald Event Photo Gallery

Faculty Fun Sleepover

Faculty fun sleepover at the Moore’s during the power outage!

While Sunday night’s storm took out power to a handful of buildings on the Bath campus, both girls’ dorms and many faculty had to re-locate until the power was restored on Thursday. Always welcoming, Tom and Mary Moore (Mary, pictured above, second from the right) housed faculty members (above, left to right,) KC Hambleton, Caitlin Sperzel, Andrew Herwig, and Aine Zaniewski this week. While the Moores also did not have power, they do have a generator that allowed them to be excellent hosts! Many thanks to Tom, Mary, and the many fellow faculty members who housed fellow faculty and students in their homes this week.

Not to Miss

• Leadership Day featured on News Channel WCSH 6, fast forward to minute 19:55
• Malcolm’s Blog: from his Family Weekend talk, “The Rules: Lessons of a Learning Teacher”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Got a Moral Bucket List?”
• Gallery: Maine Youth Leadership Day
• Gallery: Fall Family Weekend 2017
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives

October 23 – 27, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Maine Youth Leadership Day

Students at Maine Youth Leadership Day 


On Friday, over 1,500 students traveled to our campus to explore leadership, make connections and learn from their peers. The day started with an inspirational speech from Maine leader Mary Mayhew, who shared some important leadership lessons which included:

• Pick your battles
• Have a plan and a vision
• Bring mentors into your journey
• Accept that you will be lonely at times
• Remember that the path will not be a straight one

Mary Mayhew addresses 1,500 Maine youth

The morning was spent in short interactive workshops which centered on topics such as public speaking, inner leadership and having difficult conversations. The energy was palpable and each workshop seemed to bring out more from the students.

After lunch for everyone in the gym, a panel of students addressed the question; “What was an obstacle that you faced and how did it become an opportunity to develop your leadership?” The students shared some moving thoughts to this question. As PG student Robert Hetherman said, “I was a strong wrestler and had a match where I assumed that I would beat this kid just like I had two times before. I ended up losing but it was a valuable lesson and helped me come back and beat him later in a tournament. If I had not failed, I wouldn’t have understood what I needed to do to win.”

The final inspiration of the day was hearing from Travis Mills, a quadra amputee, who used humor to share his amazing story from suffering the loss of his arms and legs in an explosion and battling back to become a motivational speaker and leader in the field. He challenged the room as he made several points:

• Embrace the future and not relive the past
• Embrace the people around you who have helped you
• Give back
• Make a difference in your community
• Be awesome and be humble

Travis Mills afternoon keynote

Today, was a powerful day. It was a reminder of the potential of Maine youth and what happens when we lean into the learning and make ourselves vulnerable in the process. You can view photos from the day in our Leadership Gallery here:

View Leadership Day Photo Gallery

Great day!

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Fall Family Weekend Sets a Great Tone for the Year Ahead

By Claire Grant

2017 Fall Family Weekend Performance

First of all, thank you to all of our parents who made the trip to Maine and worked so hard this past weekend to strengthen our families and set a vision for the year. Inspiration, synergy and courage could be found everywhere – in the classroom, in seminars, on the athletic field and of course in our theater!

Here are a few of the comments/lessons our students and faculty recently shared:

• I gained a new perspective on my long term goals, and it was a good time for our family to set new goals.
• I took the risk to share something I never had before with my parents.
• I was inspired by my father’s participation.
• Each person in our family is in a transition period with opportunities to move forward.
• I saw how we can grow better relationships within our family.
• It gave us a ‘calm’ setting to have some difficult conversations.
• We had fun together and our family bonded.
• Our discovery group shared different losses we have had and I didn’t feel alone.
• I wasn’t sure my discovery group would rise to the occasion, but by Sunday they went beyond expectations.

Current parents, please take a moment to give us FEEDBACK on Spring Family Weekend:

Current Parents – Spring Family Weekend Survey

Alumni Feature: Isaac Brower ’09

We caught up with Hyde-Bath alumnus Isaac Brower ’09 from Camden, ME. He offers advice and shares some great Hyde memories. Thank you for answering our questions Isaac!

Sports Played while at Hyde: Basketball, Track, Soccer, Football

Favorite Hyde Memory: There are so many, here’s a few….The best memory is probably making great friends and enjoying hanging out with my buddies.

There was also a funny memory when I was 9 years old on a Family Weekend in seminar with my older brothers who attended Hyde when Paul Hurd told me he’d kick me out of seminar unless I started providing feedback.

An athletic memory was when I was on the basketball team and we had advanced to the playoffs at the Augusta Civic Center. I had broken away on a fast break and went up for the slam dunk and I missed it. Kind of a humbling experience…

“Favorite” Hyde Teacher: ALL OF THEM. 


Where are you living today? New York, New York

College degree: B.A. in Psychology from Bowdoin College

What have you been up to since leaving Hyde? Former owner of Duo’s Takeout in Rockland, ME. Former co-owner of CampusFoodTrucks, Inc. at Bowdoin College. Currently employed by a start-up company called Evergage based in Somerville, MA. (www.evergage.com)

How has Hyde impacted what you are doing today? The biggest impact Hyde had on me was developing my public speaking skills. Hyde’s unique as they continue to challenge you in public speaking situations. Public speaking was a part of everything from regular classes, performing arts, and Family Weekends. Being able to speak in uncomfortable situations has set me a part from my colleagues in the work place. This has led to my success and advancement in sales. I am extremely comfortable speaking in any situation.

Any advice for the undergraduates? Take advantage of all the opportunities Hyde has to offer. Volunteer and speak up; get out of your comfort zone.

Inner Leadership Vlog 


Media team student Brenden Lutes ’18 has put together this vlog explaining Hyde School’s Inner Leadership evaluation process; 


Not to Miss

• October Mansion Alumni Spotlight: Al McClain ’80
• Malcolm’s Blog: from his Family Weekend talk, “The Rules: Lessons of a Learning Teacher”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Conversations Guiding the Struggle
• Gallery: Maine Youth Leadership Day
• Gallery: Fall Family Weekend 2017
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

October 14 – 22, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

We Are Family

Families at Fall Family Weekend

This past weekend, we welcomed our families for the traditional but also completely unique Hyde Fall Family Weekend. We enjoyed peak fall foliage and sunny skies as the entire school community worked together to explore the theme of “Setting High Expectations and Letting Go of Outcomes.”

The energy on campus was palpable over three days that were packed with activities. Some of the highlights included:

• Family seminars where there was a lot of work on strengthening family relationships.
• Parenting workshops.
• A panel discussion on high expectations.
• Sharing Hyde’s Inner Leadership Model.
• Classroom rotations where parents got to see Hyde learning in action.
• Community meetings where students spoke of learning achievements from the fall.
• Sports events, with Varsity Football taking on top rated Proctor and coming close to an upset.
• Rockus Saturday Night parent dances.
• The school show and musical performances.
• Enthusiasm for participation in the Parent Annual Fund.

As one new parent said, “I knew that Hyde was a character school, but had no idea about the depth of what I experienced this weekend.”

At Hyde, we believe that the parents are the primary teachers and that the home is the primary classroom. In order to fully bring out the potential of each student, we need the best from their parents. This fall, we were all inspired by the parents who showed up and did the work with their children. It is going to be an exciting year!

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Performing Arts

By Haley Bounds ’18

2017 Fall Family Weekend Performance

Family Weekend is a time where students can show off what it is they do away from home. The atmosphere before parents arrive is, as Lori Cooke puts it, “A little bit of excitement, a tad bit frightened, and a whole lot of jitters.” However, it is also a time when the amount of time scheduled for PA doubles on the student schedule.

The school was on fire with excitement for parents to arrive and for students to see their families. The students and PA staff worked together to create iconic dances that students will remember for years to come, including the “mother” and “father” dances. The students danced to a variety of songs by boy-bands and boy heartthrobs alike, such as The Right Stuff by The New Kids On the Block, Midtown Philly by Boyz to Men, and Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars.

The PA show is one of those times where the whole community comes together to do something for someone outside of our bubble, and this year’s performance did not disappoint.

Fall Family Weekend Photo Gallery

Faculty Feature: Ken Grant 


by Emile Button ’19

Ken Grant teaches AP Environmental Science

Ken Grant has been a teacher at Hyde for 38 years, as well as having attended for four years as a student. He received his BA from Bowdoin College and his Masters in Education from Harvard University. He currently teaches AP Environmental Science.

What made you want to be a teacher?

My experience as a residential camp counselor beginning in high school.

What is most rewarding about teaching high school students?

Witnessing personal transformations in students.

Have you taught at any other schools?

Yes, The Chewonki Foundation, Hyde-Woodstock, and Hyde-DC.

What makes teaching at Hyde unique?

The ability to go deep with students and families.

What else do you do for Hyde?

I am the Director of Studies, I coach cross country and track and field. I lead wilderness programs and run special projects.

What do you think Hyde offers kids academically?

The opportunity to develop strong learning mentorships with faculty.

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were recognized at Fall Family Weekend:

• Kristin Harman
• Liam Monahan ’18
• Chef Flynn
• The Hetherman Family
• Alex Crawley ’18
• Ryan Wang ’18
• John and Maureen Yoder

Not to Miss

• October Mansion Alumni Spotlight: Al McClain ’80
• Malcolm’s Blog: from his Family Weekend talk, “The Rules: Lessons of a Learning Teacher”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: Podcast 24: Laura Gauld: Parenting Fundamentals, The First Five Lessons
• Gallery: Fall Family Weekend 2017
• Gallery: Homecoming Girls Football Game
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives

October 7 – 13, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Conscience and Compassion

A slide from the student presentation at the school meeting

This week, we explored the themes of conscience and compassion. The Hyde education is built on three developmental concepts we call Rigor, Synergy and Conscience. The Conscience level asks us to connect to our inner guidance system and to not only hear our deepest inner voice, but also to find the courage to follow it. Students and faculty wrote on the following journaling questions:

1. Describe the relationship I have with my conscience.
2. When have I heard my conscience and acted upon it? When did I not act upon it?
3. What are some of the excuses and justifications I use to avoid speaking and acting on my conscience?
4. Where have I experienced the conscience of someone else and what did I learn?

Students and faculty shared their thoughts and feelings about these questions which included:

“I view my conscience as the third step after my head and my heart.”

“I can tell myself that I am too busy to listen to my conscience because I don’t like conflict.”

“It takes a while but usually I get to my conscience and then I have to do something.”

“I was sitting at the table and saw someone voice their conscience and it affected me positively.”

After the journaling, a group of students made a powerful presentation about the use of positive and negative words such as Compassion, the “N” word, Faggot, Retarded, and Community as some examples. Students and faculty began deeply sharing how these words affect them. Many stood up and talked about their upbringing.

Student Max Hewitt ’18 summed up what many of us were feeling when he said, “It is really important that we are talking about this and we need to really about think how our words can affect each other. Thank you to the group who had the courage to stand up and make this presentation.”

The meeting was a powerful reminder that if we listen to each other and have the humility to admit we can all learn, then we can create a synergy that will move everyone forward.

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Fall Wilderness FLC (WFLC)

By Faculty Member Ken Grant

2017 Fall WFLC Participants

The Fall Wilderness FLC (WFLC) wrapped up its four-day camping experience this week, filling the lives of four families with adventure, discovery, challenge, and beauty.

The WFLC was based at Hyde’s Black Wilderness Preserve in Eustis, Maine. After an evening orientation on the Hyde campus, participants left at 6:30 AM sharp on Sunday morning and were driven to Hyde’s property on the western arm of Flagstaff Lake. There the trip began with a paddle to our campsite where we spent the next three nights. All of our meals were prepared on open fires so we spent a portion of the first day gathering and chopping wood to prepare for our stay.

Saturday was spent on a day hike climbing Burnt Mountain that overlooks this beautiful part of Maine. Sunday began with a morning canoe, followed by a hearty brunch while the afternoon was dedicated to family solo time followed by a pizza feast baked in Dutch ovens. Time was set aside each evening for family and personal reflection and a group seminar including a final letter writing/reading exercise Sunday night.

For the Geertgens, Mooney, Duerr/Dougherty, and Mitchell families, the WFLC was a unique and powerful experience.

A Maine Guide friend of Hyde best summed up the essence of the Wilderness FLC experience. He said,

“When people are brought to the wilderness and life is reduced to the simplest common denominator, great bonding ensues. Deep personal transformations also occur and the stage is set for a kind of new awakening. The experience gives credence to the ancient maxim of eastern philosophy: on the way to enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.”

Our next WFLC will be February 10th to 14th.

Time to Dance!

By Cameron Yale ’18

Homecoming dance in the theater

On Saturday night, October 7th, the student-run Fun Committee held a homecoming dance in the theater. Specifically put together by Bailey Kent ’18 and Nava Schorsch ’19, the theme was to wear white in the black light to create a glow effect. In addition to this, there were glow sticks and neon face paint for people to glow in the dark even more. Music was provided by Parris Thompson ’18, who did a good job as our DJ for the night. Faculty allowed us to have later in dorms, and the dance lasted until after 11 PM. Being a participant at this dance was fun because nearly everyone was actually dancing, getting into it, and having a good time. Special thanks to the Fun Committee for putting this together!

Dance Photo Gallery

Staff Feature: Susan Dube
Registrar, College Office Administrator, Textbooks, and International DSO

Susan Dube has been at Hyde for a total of 9 years and 2 months. Her first stent at Hyde was from May 2003 through October 2009 she then returned in August 2014 to present. Susan started her career with military Service in the Navy. Susan’s spunk and determination gives everyone’s work day at Hyde a little spark. Having Susan work as Registrar, College Office Administrator, International DSO and so much more is truly a blessing. Thank you for all of your hard work Susan!

What interested you in your current position?

I was just divorced and needed a change. I loved my job at Lewiston High School, but just wanted something different, but still in the administration / education field.

What is most rewarding about your job?

Knowing that what I do takes a load off faculty and gives them more time to work with students.

Have you worked at any other schools?

Yes, in the Guidance Office at Lewiston High School and the Educational Services Division with the Navy.

What makes working at Hyde unique?

You speak with families and really get to know the students. Plus I feel valued and important for what I do for faculty and administrators. I feel like this is home and family.

What is your favorite memory of a student or student’s family?

Seeing Junior Bernal after he graduated at one of the girls’ basketball final games in Bangor. He came right over to us and hugged all of us and thanked us for the support he had at Hyde and the help we gave to the University of Maine in getting him ready for his basketball career with them. He was a great kid!

Anything else you’d like to share relevant to your position?

I think I work with some of the most gifted faculty and people around. They trust me to do my job and allow me the independence to get it done. It’s a lot of juggling at one time, but their faith in me makes me want to work harder for them.

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Zach Zhou ’18 – Zack has made a renewed commitment to his character and his future. He has been an upstanding Hyde citizen and has been helping his peers. He can also cook which has added to the quality of life for his friends and peers. Good job Zack, and keep it up.
• Justin Siekerski – Your spirit in PA is infectious and your contribution is invaluable. Thanks for all you do.
• Quintin Felder ’18 – Quintin really set the tone for performing arts Tuesday evening. His dedication to performing with his own company as well as the fun he had participating in the other dances is a great example of what PA is all about.
• Lori Cooke – Lori was a huge help to Mrs. Avery at the allowance window this week. The students tend to be a bit active on DISCO lunch days and Lori noticed that Mrs. Avery could use some help. It is people like Lori that make this job more pleasurable to work with.
• Quintin Felder ’18, Max Hewitt ’18, Pajebo Myers ‘PG, Noah Lazarus ’18, Charlie Koshivas ‘PG and Robert Heatherman ‘PG – These young men helped rearrange the weight room. They were asked to move a lot of heavy equipment and organize the weight room, which was a mess they did not make. They were such a huge help and did it all without complaint. They took great pride and ownership in that space.
• Olivia Yoon ’18 – Olivia spent two hours helping Mrs. MacMillan’s husband, Don, translate a Korean powerpoint. Mr. MacMillan said you were incredibly helpful, thank you!

Not to Miss

• October Mansion Alumni Spotlight: Al McClain ’80
• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things: Senior Evaluations”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Parenting in the Age of Awfulness”
• Gallery: Homecoming Girls Football Game
• Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

September 30 – October 6, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Women in Leadership

Hyde School female role models — Michelle Obama, Amelia Earhart, Malala, Rihanna, Mia Hamm, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jane Austen

Hyde’s founding statement reads, “Every individual is gifted with a unique potential that defines a destiny.” Each day, we work to express ourselves through our character which Hyde defines through five words; Curiosity, Courage, Concern, Leadership, and Integrity.

Several years ago, we began a program that helped our female community connect to their strengths, find their voice, and form important bonds with their peers and female faculty role models. The entire group meets for a delicious meal in the Renewal Center, followed by a program led by both faculty members and students. Topics in the past have included:

• Discussion of influential female leaders in history
• Art projects around body image and media portrayal of women
• Sharing life stories
• Working through conflicts
• Hyde dress code

This past week, we started this important tradition and there was excitement in the room as we all celebrated the increase in female students and the positive vibe in the start of the school year. The program was led by faculty member Jennifer Lobozzo, who came in while on maternity leave. She shared her journey as a new mother to Maddie Lobozzo and then facilitated a discussion around several questions. The girls talked about the purpose of the program and it was inspiring to see young women who were hesitant last year speak up and voice strong support for getting together on a regular basis. Another question was asked about female role models in the culture or in history and some of the answers included:

• Eleanor Roosevelt
• Michelle Obama
• Rihanna
• Malala
• Amelia Earhart
• Mia Hamm
• Jane Austen

As each person shared their name and why it was important to them, we were reminded of the synergy that is created when women connect and learn from each other. Eliza Burroughs ’18 summed up the meeting, “It was really cool to hear from the whole female community, students and faculty alike, as we shared important role models in our lives. I am excited for the year ahead.”

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Behind the Screens: Hyde School Media Team

By Emile Button ’19

Emile working on the Wolfpack animation

Media team is a group of students that work to advertise and publish Hyde! They work during sports block, making videos, taking pictures of the sport teams, working on the Hyde website, posting on Hyde’s social media, interviewing, writing, and more.

A group of four students work each athletic season. Media teaches students how to communicate and promote, and maybe use it in their own lives.

This fall on the team we have Brendan Lutes ’18 creating a weekly vlog surrounding the special events at Hyde. You can view his vlogs on our Hyde School YouTube channel. Cameron Yale ’18 is our photographer/photo editor for sports and events happening on campus. You can view her photos in our sports Facebook galleries. Haley Bounds ’18 and I (Emile Button ’19) are the writers and graphic illustrators for the fall. We contribute to the Weekly and help with design and writing projects.

A project I’m working on is an animation for lacrosse. It is going to be posted on Instagram and it will show a wolf, our mascot, running with a lacrosse stick in its mouth. It will jump, catch a flying lacrosse ball then throw it back the way it came before running again, creating an animation loop. I thought of this idea because all videos on Instagram automatically restart the video after its over. It is a smooth animation and I can’t wait to finish it. Animation is my passion, and Media gives me a chance to practice and to use it.

HAPA Profile: Holly White

HAPA Holly White (with HAPA Pam Hardy, right)

We had the pleasure of catching up with HAPA Holly White, mother of Bryant Willing White (Woodstock 2012). Holly is the quintessential embodiment of what a Hyde School HAPA should be. Below Holly talks about everything from her career path to advice for fellow HAPA. Thank you, Holly, for your time and continued commitment!

Describe your career path.

I describe myself as a lucky explorer and expander of career opportunities. To be honest I am never certain I am doing exactly what I would be best at, and as such, have a keen eye out for a better way to leave my mark. I was an average student and flew under the radar on all fronts. I learned to be observant, nimble, and deliberate. But the icing on my career path was my competitive spirit.

Looking back now, the highlights are the glorious and generous mentors of my early years, and now my true partners and best of all, my precious mentees. I have been drawn to some, and others have sought me out… and together the combinations have made my journey rich in experience.

My first job out of college with the Muscular Dystrophy Association working with families impacted by neuromuscular disease, gave me my first taste of the impact of successful fundraising programs. I saw the money at work, serving families in need. Next stop was a fundraising agency, with great clients and also 80 hour weeks and oodles of creative energy and tactical elements that suited my personality. All great until I added “family” to my lexicon, and needed to get unconventional. For the next 18 years I worked from a home office (revolutionary at the time), and created a fundraising division under the roof of a great printing company serving dozens of nonprofits trying to get their message out. And for the last 13, as a key stakeholder at a project management firm serving the fundraising community. All whilst trying to balance family and other priorities.

Someone asked me recently “what are you proudest of in your career?” to which I answered without hesitation “I am proud of the way I crafted my employment arrangements in ways that suited my priorities …. Family and my own sense of fulfillment, growth and contribution”.

Which word or principle has stayed with you the most?

Truth over harmony… It never gets old, and it is always the best way through the muck.

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Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Will Bazant ’20 – Will has consistently had a great attitude in football, he works hard every day and supports his teammates. Will looks for ways he can better himself and him teammates.
• Emma Geertgens ’19 – Emma has had an outstanding attitude on the soccer field and has been taking on a leadership role on the team. She gives 100% in every practice and inspires the team to work hard every day.
• Wanda Smith – Wanda worked tirelessly this past year supporting the Admissions team to reach their enrollment goal of 170 students. She even cut her summer vacation short to send out accept letters and enrollment contracts. As of October 1 the enrollment goal was secured but we couldn’t have done it without Wanda’s hard work and dedication.
• Bailey Kent ’18 and Nava Schorsch ’19 – These young women have worked hard organizing an awesome Homecoming for all of us. They have committed to the bigger picture of fun for all Hyde students. Although they have felt a lack of support at times, they did not give up!
• Male Student Athlete of the month goes to Jed Danforth ’19 for his efforts in the classroom as well as on boys varsity soccer.
• Female Student Athlete of the month goes to Bailey Kent ’18 for her efforts in the classroom as well as in girls varsity soccer.

Not to Miss

• Consolidation Chronicle #4 (Final)
• October Mansion Alumni Spotlight: Al McClain ’80
• Cheer on the Homecoming game under the lights, 
Live Stream of Saturday night’s 6 PM Varsity Football game vs. Tilton
• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things: Parent Graduation”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Rock that Boat! Betting on Truth”
• Students’ New Grill Station
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports
• *New* Hyde Weekly Archives – Thanks to Richard Curran for posting!

September 23-29, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Creating a Character Culture

Faculty member Jacob Sargent discusses inner leadership

This week, we explored the difference between an achievement culture and a character culture. In the school meeting, we asked the students and faculty to list some of the ways we are evaluated in today ‘s achievement “at all costs” atmosphere. The answers included the following:

Achievement Culture

• test scores, education
• awards
• athletic ability
• appearance, weight
• salary
• house, neighborhood
• vacations
• stuff
• how your children are doing

Character Culture

• attitude
• how hard you work
• courage
• integrity
• passion
• perseverance
• humor
• giving back
• role model

We went through a Hyde exercise where we paired off and talked about ourselves for two minutes without listing any of our achievements. We could talk about five areas:

1. What we were like as a child
2. What strengths we had
3. What obstacles held us back
4. What we liked to do (as long as it was not on the achievement list)
5. What vision or dream we had for our life

We listened to a group of seniors get up and share their story and then talked about what we got out of this exercise. One student said, “I learned that there is much more to people than their image may show.” Another student said, “We had more in common than I thought and I really got to know this person in a real way.”

The final challenge came from junior Altug Yilmaz ’19 who challenged the group when he said, “We need to talk like this, not just in our school meetings, but around the campus.”

Hyde is a place where everyone is striving to achieve something. That may include better grades, more confidence, better life choices, a stronger family, or developing more leadership. Achievements that are built on a character culture create long-term fulfillment with meaningful success. It was clear this week that our community has a desire to create that connection with each other.

Laura D. Gauld 
Head of School

Hyde’s Got Pep

By Haley Bounds ’18

Students and Faculty at the Hyde School Pep Rally

Between sumo wrestlers kicking the competition and Joe Gauld teaching a rousing anthem to spark enthusiasm at sporting events, the pep rally went off without a hitch. Not only was it a success for Hyde, but after months of gathering cans in blue containers around campus through the Cans for a Cure campaign, we announced that we would be donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society. The students got pumped and ready for a fantastic upcoming homecoming weekend on October 7th.

With the consolidation of the Bath and Woodstock campuses we came together and rallied around togetherness in our tight-knit wolfpack. We are not two schools, but one with a history. We let go of the days of rivals and President ‘s Cups. Now are new days of a gained sense of brother and sisterhood and new experiences of families coming together to make one big community.

Pep Rally Photo Gallery

Coastal Journal article, “Hyde School welcomes Woodstock students, faculty

Times Record article, “Hyde School celebrates campus unity”

The first Hydeout (Hyde School podcast) of the 2017-18 school year is out!!! This week’s episode features Tom Bragg ’80 and is produced by Evan Hutchinson, Jerry Wright, Jose Gomez, and Nick Loris.

Listen to Hydeout 9.29.17

Faculty Profile: Pam Bertschy ’80

Pam Bertschy ’80 has worked at the Woodstock campus for 29 years. She now works on the Bath campus where she teaches history classes including 20th Century and World History. Pam graduated from University of Maine at Orono and gained her Masters in Education Administration from Cambridge College in Boston, MA.

Pam ‘s family has a history of working in education. Her grandfather was superintendent in Dover, Massachusetts, and her father taught at Hyde. Her grandmother was a librarian. Her brother works at the University of Michigan and her sister works at a charter school in New Jersey.

Pam originally wanted to be a coach (and still coaches basketball in the winter), but now enjoys being in the classroom. She enjoys the process of helping a teenager turn into a happy, productive adult. “I love being around teenagers and seeing them take the step toward their future,” she says. Pam has not taught at any other schools, but has coached in different settings including the Detroit Country Day Basketball Camp.

Pam enjoys the experience of getting to know students and parents in a deeper Hyde-like way. She also enjoys watching students blossom and loves to help them move forward rather than stay stagnant. Not only does this keep her going, but it also keeps her moving forward as well. Pam is a dorm “mom” in Field house where she exhibits this on a daily basis by pushing students to dress and act their best.“I like living with energetic girls who are trying to do their best,” she says. Her commitment to pushing students toward their best and caring for them is what makes her a fantastic teacher and dorm parent!

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Evan Hutchinson ’21 – After studying Chinese for three weeks, Evan changed his cell phone and computer settings to Chinese in order to immerse himself in the language. He takes initiative in learning and goes after 100% accuracy in every vocabulary quiz.
• Oliver Weiss ’19 – Oliver joined AP US History and immediately added to class discussions and has done an excellent job on his homework. He has an earnest desire to do well and understands the difficult content.
• Mwesa Mulonda ‘PG – Mwesa went to play with the kids at the elementary school last week where he was just a big brother, and worked to inspire the kids to get into soccer.
• Jeremiah Barr ’18 – Jeremiah had three touchdowns last Saturday in the boys football game versus Kents Hill. Two were touchdowns scored as receiver and the other was an interception that he returned for a touchdown. He also played great special teams and set the tone for the entire team.
• Joe McGrann – Joe does all the prep work so that the packages and letters are ready to go each week. He also does a lot of behind the scenes work to make sure students get what they need as far as text books and school supplies. In addition to that, he manages and orders for the school store. He is a man of many hats!
• Patrick McKenna ‘PG and Wyatt Trefz ’20 – They made Ms. Bertschy’s day in performing arts. They smiled their way through the dance and they didn’t think anybody was watching but she was. Ms. Bertschy says, “You both truly gave me joy.”
• Dave Pappalardo – Dave ‘s hard work and dedication is amazing as is his commitment to Hyde. The Cans for a Cure campaign was great and raised money for the American Cancer Society. Thank you Dave, we are grateful to have you on the team!

Not to Miss

• Coastal Journal article, “Hyde School welcomes Woodstock students, faculty”
• Times Record article, “Hyde School celebrates campus unity”
• Maulid Abdow ‘PG is named the Times Record Athlete of the Week
• “Delivered from death by a ‘miracle,’ a survivor walks gingerly among the living” – moving piece featuring Hyde faculty Lisa Geller, published in the Boston Globe
• Hyde Blog: “Hyde Ranked #1 Best Boarding School in Maine”
• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things: Brother’s Keeper”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “The Gift of Failure”
• Joey G Huffington Post article: “Bannon: The Plus and Minus in his ’60 Minutes’ Interview”
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports

September 16 – 22, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Hyde Spirit Week

By Emile Button ’19

Students prep for Friday’s Pep Rally

This week was spirit week! In the days leading up to Friday’s pep rally, the students dress up to a different theme each day of the week.

On Monday, each grade wore a different color. Freshman wore yellow, sophomores wore red, juniors wore blue, seniors and PGs wore black, and faculty wore pink. Tuesday was decade day, where each grade dressed up in the fashion of the decades. For Seniors – 1980s, juniors – 1990s, sophomores – 1970s Freshman – 1960 ‘s, and Faculty – 1950s. Wednesday was Pajama Day and was very relaxed and fun to have classes in comfortable clothing, even though some fell asleep. Thursday was twin day, where two people dress in the same or similar clothing. It turned out to be a huge hit. The final day is Hyde Friday, where we dress in gold and blue for the pep rally. Go Wolfpack!

Full STEAM Ahead at Hyde

By Haley Bounds ’18

The 3D Printer MakerBot Replicator at work

Hyde School’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum emphasizes the application of important mathematical and science skills to real-world problems. Six STEAM classes are currently being offered during the 2017/18 school year;

• Introduction to Computer Science
• Introduction to Robotics
• Introduction to Architecture
• Graphic Design
• AP Computer Science Principles
• Innovation Lab/ Maker Spaces

In each of these classes, students work in a project-based, teamwork-focused environment, using a broad spectrum of creative skills in an engineering design-driven program to build real-world applications.

With the consolidation of the Bath and Woodstock campuses, the new programs gained three 3D-printers– the Ultimaker 2+ and 3, and the MakerBot Replicator. With expansions to the Mac lab and the completion of the STEAM Learning Center last year, made possible by a generous gift from Blake Matheny ’98 and his wife Katherine, we now have the resources to have classes we have never had before in an environment where experimentation is encouraged and classes are designed to be approachable and fun. As Donna Dubinsky, teacher for the Maker Spaces and several AP classes, put it best, “This is a program that can set you up for a career, as much of what we are doing is building 21st Century skills.”

STEAM classes Introduction to and AP Computer Sciences now work in the beautiful updated STEAM Learning Center. The curriculum is run by our very own David Brooks. Mr. Brooks also runs the Introduction to Robotics class and heads the Robotics Team alongside faculty member Shawn O’Connor. In the last two years, the rookie Robotics Team (Hyde Phoenix #5633) has taken home a few awards. They placed first at the Pine Tree Regional Event in 2016, and they took home the White Hard Hat Safety award at the same event last year.

In addition, the STEAM department has gained an Architecture class, headed by faculty member Allison Henderson, and a college-level Graphic Design course through which students earn college credit through SNHU, taught by faculty member Jennifer Wilikey.

The newest class for 2017-2018 is Innovation Lab/ Maker Spaces, where students are learning how to design in 3D space. “We used to teach kids how to give expression to their 3D ideas using AutoCAD, but these ideas never left the computer. Innovation Lab/ Maker Spaces allows students to learn in a hands-on fashion, using trial and error, and cause and effect.” says Donna Dubinsky of the course.

“The STEAM section of the Mansion has been getting a lot of traffic,” adds David Brooks. “Students are engaged and enthusiastic about what they’re learning, and also love to come into Donna and my office and watch the 3D printers at work.”

Alumni Feature: Billy Procida ’07

Hyde School Alumnus Billy Procida ’07

We caught up with Hyde-Woodstock alumnus Billy Procida ‘07 from Brooklyn, NY. After having discovered his passion for the stage he is now pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian. He graciously, and very wittingly, answered a few questions for us:

Describe your career path.

While at New York University, I was peer-pressured onto a stage and accidentally fell in love with the attention, I mean, craft. For nine years, I’ve been performing stand-up comedy all around New York City and the country honing my craft and developing an act. I also stumbled into a career as a podcaster with my show The Manwhore Podcast: A Sex-Positive Quest for Love—recently named a top podcast by Esquire.com. I get to explore topics I’m passionate about like sexuality, gender equality, and comprehensive sex education every week while interviewing TV personalities, adult stars, and relationship experts. It all sounds super solid, but it’s really just me on Twitter in the back of a comedy club at midnight waiting to perform for 7 tired people on a Monday night. Just living the dream.

Which word or principle has stayed most with you?

Integrity, but I think that’s just because I’m really bad at lying.

Which teacher(s) had a particular impact?

Mark Duethorn encouraged his students to form their personal code of ethics. He reminded me to think and question. For years, I blindly obeyed the rules and did what I was told without thinking about why. Herr Duethorn in his Ethics class teaches Hyde seniors philosophy by having them question the establishment: Hyde, the government, societal norms. Mark taught me it is important to do that because that is how one establishes their own words and principles. He invites you into adulthood, and for many of us he was the first person to do so. And his invitations are crafted with outstanding calligraphy.

What advice might you give to a Hyde student?

Follow the rules because your old high school has rules, too. Follow the process because you wouldn’t be at Hyde if your process was working. But break just a couple of rules, because how else will we learn unless we put our hands on the stove?

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Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Chip Carter ’18 – In Government, Chip has demonstrated maturity and understanding of content. His homework demonstrates his high intellect, and his positive attitude towards learning. His openness to sharing his stories and making connections to the world outside himself is impressive.
• Sunday Maker ‘PG and Rosalynn Bragg ’19 – At a cross-country race last week, one of the Kents Hill runners collapsed due to heat exhaustion. Rosalynn and Sunday carried her for quite a ways until the cart got there to transport the collapsed runner back for medical assistance. RJ Jenkins, the head cross-country coach from Kents Hill, sent an e-mail to Hyde Athletic Director Mr. Jensen and said, “This was a act of great sportsmanship and altruism. You should be very proud to have those two as part of your school.”
• Sara Levonsohn – As a colleague, Sara is a huge help and very supportive. She is always willing to help out with a broad spectrum of tasks and is kind, patient, and knowledgeable in doing so.
• Sam Song ’19 and Ryan Wang ’18 – As Lego Leaders, teaching engineering and architecture to kids at the Patten Free Library this week, (click here to see them in the Patten Free Library Facebook post) they demonstrated true leadership. It was very exciting to see the a cute little 6 year old yell, “bye guys”, to the group as they were leaving. It was clear they made a positive impact on those children.
• Chris Kidger – For always being there when someone needs help and always being an example to follow of what a Hyde teacher should be – kind, caring, strict, expecting students best and setting an example.

Not to Miss

• Hyde Blog: “Hyde Ranked #1 Best Boarding School in Maine”
• Maulid Abdow ‘PG is named the Times Record Athlete of the Week
• “Delivered from death by a ‘miracle,’ a survivor walks gingerly among the living” – moving piece featuring Hyde faculty Lisa Geller, published in the Boston Globe
• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things: Faculty Evaluations”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “The Zone of Respect”
• Joey G Huffington Post article: “Bannon: The Plus and Minus in his ’60 Minutes’ Interview”
• Gallery: Varsity Football
• Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer
• Gallery: Boys JV and 3rds Soccer
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports

September 9 – 15, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde School campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde School parents and the larger community into the school culture.

Stop, Sit, and Socialize

The Dining Hall during sit-down lunch on Tuesday

Back in the olden times when I was a boarding student at Hyde, sit-down meals were a regular event at each lunch and dinner. The pace was different and students learned about manners and social norms as much from the faculty parents at each table as they did from the lessons that were doled out on fork usage and proper table etiquette. Students served as waiters and table conversation was expected. Those were also the days when we traveled in dress attire to the games and enjoyed a sit-down meal at our competing schools so we could properly socialize.

While that approach has dramatically changed throughout the educational landscape, Hyde believes that it is important to incorporate the sit-down meal into the weekly experience. This fall, we are scheduled to gather for a sit-down lunch and sit-down dinner each week. There will also be a special dinner for all the females in the school and meals for other groups, such as the international students.

The dining hall is deemed a “tech free” zone during meal times and this week, we had the first sit-down meal of the year. Chef Flynn and Assistant Chef Donna Leonard put on a delicious spread of exotic Asian dishes and our host was Associate Head, Richard Truluck.

Each week, the students and faculty are asked to discuss a theme which encourages the practice of meaningful small talk and helps the community get to know each other. This week, Mr. Truluck asked a simple question, “Please discuss something positive that happened to you in the last two weeks.” Several students volunteered to share their answers and comments included:

“I made the varsity soccer team and am now the goalie!”

“I reconnected to my mother in a new way.”

“We ordered pizza in the dorm and got to know each other.”

“I had a visit with my roommate from last year.”

“During our game, I was needed to take the place of someone who was injured and it felt good to be helpful to the team.”

“I worked hard in government class and it paid off.”

While we cannot go back in time, we can put in the work in to help our students and our faculty learn how to handle themselves in a social eating situation without the distraction of technology.

Bon Appetit!

Laura D. Gauld
Head of School

Community Service

By Allison Henderson, Faculty

Students help with the garden at Bath ‘s Plant Memorial Home

Community Service at Hyde is ramping it up this year! Community Service was once one of the four main pillars to a Hyde education. As a result, the Senior Government class has included a 10 hour requirement for their grade. The goal for the rest of the school is to get 100% participation. Hopefully, by the end of the year every student will have volunteered in at least one of our many monthly opportunities to give back.

We will be working closely with the following organizations throughout the year: The Mobile Food Truck, Blood Drives, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Humane Society, Spring Works Farm, the Art Van, The Plant Memorial Home, the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program, Habitat for Humanity and the local library.

Students will help the Humane Society with cleaning up and organizing as well as some puppy love. Spring Works Farm is a local farm where the Dining Hall gets our organic lettuce. It is an aquaponics farm started by a college student at Bowdoin that has exploded into a successful local business over the past few years. Students will help harvest lettuce and will participate in a few research projects as well.

At the Art Van, students will be able to help local kids paint a mural at the skate park and then do some craft projects with a group of youth in a nearby low-income housing district.

Once a month we will visit the elderly at the Plant Home for games, conversation, coffee, music, and story-telling. MCHPP is an organization that packs meals for children who don’t have enough resources for 3 square meals a day. Habitat for Humanity has a new education build that is under way in Brunswick this fall that we will be lucky enough to get our hands dirty with. And, lastly, the library is looking for a Chess Club Leader and a Lego Leader for the fall trimester to teach and play with children ages 6-11.

There are a lot of exciting community service opportunities out there to look forward to this year. There has already been a lot of excitement and interest! As MLK said, “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.”

Faculty Feature: Shawn O’Connor

By Emile Button ’19

Faculty member Shawn O’Connor

Shawn O’Connor is in his second year teaching at Hyde. He is 36 and from Minot, Maine. He has an MFA from Syracuse University and his BFA from University of Southern Maine.

Here at Hyde he teaches Foundations in Art, Ceramics, Woodworking, and AP Art. He says that he has always had a natural affinity for art, and loves the subject matter. His teachers were a huge influence on him and his artistic career growing up, and that is why he wanted to become an art teacher– to have the same impact on the next generation of artists.

Mr. O’Connor has also taught art at the college level at Syracuse University, St. Lawrence University, and the University of North Dakota.

When asked about teaching at Hyde, he says that teaching at Hyde goes beyond just the classroom. It happens on the sports field, in the dorm, in the dining hall, and in Discovery Groups. “You are able to build a relationship with students here on a deeper level,” he says. “I also see the flaws in our current achievement-based educational system and was intrigued by the character and effort-based approach that Hyde School has adopted.”

His favorite art form to teach is ceramics. This is the area in which he creates his personal artwork. Hence he has both a deep connection and passion for this area. You can view his personal artwork on his website at www.shawnoconnorceramics.com.

When asked what he thinks Hyde offers to students who want to pursue art, he says that, “Hyde offers a diverse range of classes that specialize in different artistic practices, taught by professional artists in their own right. Having an entire year to explore and practice a specific medium, students are able to refine their craftsmanship and deeply explore a specific area.”

View Mr. O’Connor’s Ceramics Portfolio Website

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, or on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Sam Song ’19: Sam exemplifies the word courage in Government class. He is not afraid to speak out even though he may not have the right answer. He perseveres.
• Middle Dorm: Willey from facilities nominated Middle and she wants everyone to know the students in middle dorm are keeping their dorm the cleanest of any dorm on campus. Thank you Middle Dorm!
• Patrick McKenna ‘PG: In Innovation and Makerspaces class, he is always willing to help others in the class, he stays focused on the task at hand, and he has shown a real curiosity for designing projects.
• Bailey Kent ’18: On the soccer field, in the dorm, and in the classroom, she is an exemplary leader. She shows commitment in all that she does and she is kind and honest throughout it all. She helps others in the dorm and acts as a support to many people. She is a dedicated and engaged student, always having a positive attitude and doing her work on time and well. Bailey adds a lot to the student body and is a source of leadership within the community.
• Serge Mudogo ’18: Serge goes above and beyond in the dorm and shows true patience and concern.
• Emily Roig, Events Coordinator: General awesomeness and working hard to leave a space better than she found it. She always does dishes in the faculty kitchenette to make sure it stays neat. She has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with.
• Ale Atkins ’20: For his attitude during the first time at Jobs. He worked hard at scrubbing pots and pans. He got soaked and yet he was excited to do it again and do a better job of staying dry next time.
• Charlie Koshivas ‘PG: For his hard work, effort. and dedication to be the best student he can be as well as his kindness and concern for others.

Not to Miss

• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things: Auditions”
• Hyde Blog: “Maine Compass: Demand leaders with character”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “Don’t Lie, Don’t Quit”
• Joey G Huffington Post article: “Bannon: The Plus and Minus in his ’60 Minutes’ Interview”
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports

August 30 – September 8, 2017

The Hyde Weekly

This is an informal e-communication from the Hyde-Bath campus, intended to share highlights, signs of growth, issues that are being addressed, and moments of joy. Its purpose is to bring the Hyde-Bath parents and the larger community into the school culture.

New year, new beginning for Hyde!

Last week, we welcomed over 170 students to the start of the new year. With the recent consolidation, the campus was buzzing with returning students from the Maine and Connecticut campuses, students from the summer programs, and new families arriving to Hyde for the very first time. The group was excited and the energy was palpable! Hyde’s new faculty team combines the strengths of long time Hyde veterans with talented new faculty members who have already formed a strong connection. The first few days of school, the students experienced the following:

• Hyde introductions – This most important first challenge asks each student and faculty member to state their name, age, hometown and time at Hyde, to the entire community in a loud, proud voice. The exercise sets the tone for the year and helps all of us remember that each member of our community has a unique potential and contribution to make.
• Sports double sessions – Every student participates in three seasons of competitive athletics which develops teamwork, courage, and sportsmanship. We combine seasoned athletes with students who have never viewed themselves as athletes and both groups experience the fatigue of the first two weeks!
• Academics – As classes got underway, there was a great deal of chatter as students talked in the hallways about course offerings and helped new students find where “Mansion Room 1” and other locations were. Faculty members expressed excitement about the energy and intellectual curiosity as we set the tone for the learning this year.
• The power of the blue blazer – Every Monday, everyone dons our signature outfit dubbed “Hyde Dress.” Blue blazers, navy sweaters, khaki pants and white dresses make up the essential components of both unifying our community and expressing our commitment to start the week looking sharp.
• Residential rigor – Students and dorm parents have worked to set the tone in the dormitories around cleanliness, rigor and creating a community in each residential setting. The Middle Dorm received a note from the Housekeeping staff that read, “We have not seen this level of neatness in a long while. Thanks!”
• School Meeting – At Hyde, there is a lot of action and then reflection on that action. Each week, the entire community gathers for a school meeting and our first gathering introduced our founder, Joey Gauld, and a discussion of Hyde’s five character words; Curiosity, Courage, Concern, Leadership and Concern.

At Hyde, we have a simple premise when it comes to character development. Everyone does everything. In the process of experiencing this, students discover strengths they didn’t know they had and also gain the resilience in tackling difficult challenges and working through those challenges. In the school meetings, we also acknowledged that while there is plenty of excitement in the air, there are also feelings of stress, uncertainty, and fears that are affecting students. The students shared some advice for everyone:

• “Go and talk to someone. That always helps me.”
• “I create a nice space in my room to return to at the end of the day.”
• “It helps me to do something physical.”
• “Writing down my goals helps me to remember why I am making this commitment.”

As we wrap up our first official week, there is sense that this will be a landmark year for Hyde School.

Onward!

“Happy to do it!” Campus Work Day

By Davyd Collinson, Faculty

Faculty member Matt Newberg moves boxes of student belongings into their new rooms

The faculty and staff at Hyde teamed up for the annual Faculty and Staff Workday on Monday, August 28th. Happy To Do It crews formed after the first morning meeting of the new academic year and were assigned to various locations around the Hyde campus. Crews worked on cleaning classrooms, sweeping walkways and patios, organizing student belongings stored over the summer and then delivering them to their new dorm rooms, assembling desks and shelving, setting up the school cafeteria, as well as a variety of other jobs that all contributed toward making the campus clean, beautiful, and ready for the arrival of students and parents the following Wednesday.

Although this type of work is out of the ordinary line of duty for many of the faculty and staff involved, it serves as an annual team-building moment, where Hyde employees from all departments, from the most senior members to some on their first day of work, come together to make sure Hyde is ready for the start of another school year.

Campus Workday Photo Gallery

2018 Senior Retreat

By Tricia Uber, Director of College Counseling

Seniors participate in a choreographed dance challenge

After arriving on Wednesday, the Class of 2018 jumped right into a strong start for the year. Our Senior Retreat allowed students to connect with each other and begin to share their visions for the year. In one session, we reflected on how rigor, synergy, and conscience currently play a role in our lives, and we learned how we will have the opportunity to apply these elements of our unique potential in the coming year.

To mix it up, on Thursday morning students and faculty broke into small groups and were given 30 minutes to create a one-minute choreographed dance for an assigned song. Each performance showed both the teamwork and creativity of our students and faculty.

Later in the day, we spent some time talking about inner leadership, how we want our community to look this year, and what roles we can each play to accomplish our goals. To start, we practiced showing a “sea of hands” as an indicator that we are all in and ready to participate. During this “sea of hands,” students and faculty shared some of the strengths and challenges that they need to be aware of going into the year.

Strengths I can build on:

• Being hopeful and confident
• Being creative
• Taking criticism
• My sense of humor
• Ownership

Important challenges I see for myself this year:

• Taking on too much
• Keeping a positive attitude
• Facing fears
• Being open and building relationships

Overall, we found we could relate to each other and are ready to have a great year!

Senior Retreat Photo Gallery

Pre-Season

By Haley Bounds ’18

Girls soccer practices on the field

With the arrival of the underclassmen and the end of the Senior Retreat, the fall sports season is now underway. Our athletes will work and give blood, sweat, and tears in practice for their respective teams. This year we are proud of our many teams including Boys/Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys/Girls JV Soccer, Boys 3rds Soccer, Football, JV Football, and Cross Country.

With games beginning this week, the first being a 3rds game on September 7, coaches and students alike are working to create a team that can show the true meaning of teamwork and the Hyde principles.

Students are excited for the coming season. Kyra Holdampf ’19 is especially excited to play this season on the Girls Varsity Soccer team. “Last year was my first time I had played soccer in a while,” Kyra told us on the soccer field. When I asked her what she wanted to get out of this years soccer season she told me, “I don’t want to be the the scared person afraid to ask people for help.”

Halle Bourne ’20 on the girls JV soccer team is ecstatic about the prospect of winning the MAISADs again this year. “Im very, very excited to be working with my team this year it’s not as competitive as varsity but you form very important relationships.”

Aine Zaniewiski, one of the coaches of the Girls JV soccer team, said “Though we don’t have a lot of girls that have played before, I am very hopeful because of the positive attitudes we have on the team. We have a lot of girls who are putting in a lot of effort and are excited about it. I don’t know what the final stats will be, but i know we are going to fare well.”

And you know what they say, you reap what you sew. With all the teams putting in as much effort as we are hearing about, there is no doubt in my mind that we are going to have a fantastic fall sports season.

Pre-Season Photo Gallery

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week is a way we recognize someone in the community for either outstanding effort in class, in the dorm, on the athletics fields. You can also be selected for an act of kindness or exemplifying one or more of the words and principles. Students, faculty, and staff will all be invited each week to suggest a star of the week and a handful will be recognized at Friday’s school meeting.

This week’s stars were:

• Nina Janjigian ’18 and Liza Burroughs ’18 for outstanding effort and leadership in Field House
• The Activities Committee for a strong start and taking ownership
• Aiden Cohen ’19 for standing out in our first school meeting with some impressive dance moves
• Warren Barter our new security guard who has also volunteered to help our football team
• Jane Pratt as our new Dean’s area extraordinaire for her positive attitude and hard work

James Bristow ’18 who as a 4 year senior has really stepped up and stepped into his senior year with both feet showing leadership and running Discovery Group.

Not to Miss

• Malcolm’s Blog: “5 Things You’ll Only Do At Hyde”
• Hyde Blog: “Emma Levensohn ’17 Selected As Maine’s Only 2017 Female All-American”
• Parenting: The Biggest Job: “How to handle the “what ifs” that keep parents up at night”
• Joey G Huffington Post article: “On Becoming an Exceptional Parent and Family”
• Lennox Lodge Facebook Page
• Bath Sports Reports