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 This year on Friday, January 16th at 7:00 PM in the First Congregational Church Meeting House on the Green, The Gunnery invites everyone to join in commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ralph Lord Roy of Southington, CT, a retired minister who was a civil rights activist who marched with Dr. King in the 1960s will speak on the topic' "The Legacy of Dr. King." All members of the community are invited to attend. Admission is free. For more information call 860-868-7334, ext 251.
In 1962, Mr. Roy led an interfaith "prayer pilgrimage" to Albany, Georgia at the request of Dr. King. This resulted in the largest simultaneous incarceration of clergy in American history.
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 In their 26th year at the Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic, The Gunnery Boys' Hockey Team finally broke through, winning their first championship. The Highlanders did it in style, dominating Trinity-Pawling to a 9-4 win. It was very emotional for all the players and coaches as the win ranks among the most important in the history of Gunnery hockey.
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"I grew up with a mother and grandmother who were avid antique collectors," said interior designer, Alison Lufkin '86. "I grew up around a lot of nice things. I would redecorate my room every other week when I was younger." Alison is still redecorating a room every other week as an adult, but this time, as the owner and sole designer for Sullivan and Company in San Francisco, CA.
After graduating from college in 1990, Alison moved to San Francisco and began her career first at a design showroom and then at a home furnishings shop. According to Sullivan and Company's official website (www.sullandcompany.com), Alison went to work for the design firm Tedrick & Bennett. Starting as Michael Tedrick's assistant, she worked her way up to a design associate over a 5-year period. Alison started Sullivan & Company after having her first child. She specializes in wonderful kid and pet-friendly interiors.
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 Gunnery Varsity Athletes received their varsity letters at the annual Athletic Banquet in November. For The Gunnery, this was normal hat, but for these students, it was a big deal since up until this past fall, letters weren't distributed to the athletes at the annual banquet. "I have always distributed varsity certificates to athletes," said Jon Russillo, Director of Athletics, "but we felt it was important to celebrate their achievements in a public forum."
"This is something that the school stopped doing for a while," said Kate Merritt, Director of Residential Life and Student Activities / Assistant Director of Athletics. "This gives the varsity athletes a sense of pride." Following this fall's banquet, athletes who already have a letter from the previous year will receive a sport-specific pin at November's banquet. "Our students earn their letters, and we are so proud of their work, sportsmanship, and dedication to the athletic program," said Jon. "For me, the varsity letter represents their sense of dedication to themselves and the team."
 This fall, The Gunnery Dance Club was started for those students who wanted a physical workout, but not on the fields or in the courts. Started by Lauren Castaldi '11, this fun group specializes in hip hop dance and is open to all with various levels of experience. "Lauren leads the class," said Erin Bingham, faculty advisor. "We have approximately 25 girls of all ages in this club, so response has been very good so far. It is a lot of fun."
Many have commented on Lauren's imitative and strong leadership skills, the driving forces behind the creation of this club. "For all the girls, signing up was just a quick signature on a piece of paper, but for Lauren establishing the club was not such an easy process," said Amanda Houli '11. "The suggestion of a dance club was made in the beginning of the year and slowly developed into a reality. It started out with being able to find enough people to sign up, then finding a place and time to practice." Lauren and her mother also donated practice mirrors and a dance floor for the Emerson Performing Arts Center. Currently, she plans on inviting her dance instructor to teach a master class. "It is really nice to see Lauren in a leadership role," said Erin. "The girls have so much fun with her and have learned a lot in the process."
The Shepaug River above one of the dams, the Mayflower pond which was dug out by the players, the flooded tennis courts, the Route 47 ponds, the artificial rink, the Bristow artificial rink with roof and the enclosed Linen rink.
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From January 14th - 19th, Otoja Abit '04 will open in an Off-Off Broadway production Two Gentleman of Verona in the role of "Thurio" with the American Theater of Actors on 314 West 54th Street and 8th Avenue. The road to this monumental accomplishment was an interesting one.
When he arrived at The Gunnery, Otoja was classified as a "star athlete." He was a gifted varsity baseball, basketball, and football player. At first glance, one wouldn't question this label, as he possessed a tall, agile physique synonymous with the athletic world. No one, not even Otoja, could expect what would happen during his post graduate year.
"I was exposed to acting at The Gunnery," said Otoja. Within his first few weeks at Mr. Gunn's School, he saw an audition notice for a production of Picnic. On a whim, he auditioned and landed the lead role. Later, he was cast in a staged reading of The Laramie Project. "The directors, Melissa Chamberlain and Todd Santa Maria, saw something in me. They trusted me by casting me in lead roles. That changed my life." This sparked an intense passion for acting which quickly overshadowed his role as an athlete.
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Please send us an email (krimskyp@gunnery.org) and let us know what you have been up to. Pictures (300 dpi, minimum) are also welcome. These class notes will be published in the spring 2009 issue of the Alumni Bulletin.
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