Alumni in the News

The Review, Winter 2008 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.9 MB Posted: March 27, 2008

The Review, Spring 2007 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.9 MB Posted: May 8, 2007

The Review, Spring/Summer 2006 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.4 MB Posted: July 28, 2006

The Review, Fall/Winter 2005 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.4 MB Posted: January 17, 2005

The Review, Summer 2005 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 3.5 MB Posted: September 14, 2005

The Review, Spring 2005 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 3.1 MB Posted: May 10, 2005

Halley Wegryn Gross '04 was named one of the College Vanguard fifteen undergraduates to watch according to Current Magazine, a division of MSNBC and Newsweek. Halley appeared in the off-Broadway production of Hurlyburly. (Posted: May 2, 2005)

Jason Levinn '04, asked the simple, yet perplexing question, "What moves us?" and won $25,000 from the Richmond Quest competition. The questions is to be one that the entire university community will explore through specially developed lectures, programs, and courses. Jason worked with a faculty mentor, researched his question, and wrote a 1,500-word essay to support his query.He was one of 130 blind submissions reviewed by a panel of judges. Read the Richmond.com news story. (Posted: February 22, 2005)

Halley Gross ’04 will be playing the part of Donna in David Rabe's black comedy "Hurlyburly" at the Acorn Theater in New York City. The play is being revived after being staged Off Broadway in 1984 and on the silver screen in 1998. She is being directed by Scott Elliot, artistic director of The New Group and will be performing with Ethan Hawke. (Posted: December 14, 2004)

The Review, Fall 2004 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 8 MB Posted: November 22, 2004

Steven K. Brisgel ’80 Vice-President-Financial Consultant of Citigroup/Smith Barney, has been named President of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, which he helped start over 10 years ago. Steven is a member of the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. He is on the Senior Executive Council of the NJ Foundation for Aging, the Council of Trustees for the Aurora Foundation, treasurer of the NJ Theatre Alliance and advisor to the Morristown Memorial Health Foundation-Philanthropic Leadership Council. (Posted: November 19, 2004)

Lea Salese ’02, a junior at University of Pennsylvania, was named 1st team All-Ivy for Field Hockey. Lea earned her second All-Ivy nod with her first-team selection in 2004. As a midfielder, she was a constant on the team throughout the season, coming up with key plays when needed. Lea scored five goals and two assists this season for 12 points, which ranked third on the team in scoring. (Posted: November 18, 2004)

Kellen Kroll ’03 was named first team All-Patriot League in Women’s soccer and also named as the league’s top defender. Kroll earns the Defensive Player of the Year award in just her second season at Colgate. Last season Kroll was named to the first team all-league squad. Kroll started all 18 games for Colgate and was a key component in a defensive unit that allowed just 20 goals, the fewest in the league this season. The Raiders were tied for the league lead with seven shutouts this season. (Posted: November 18, 2004)

Courtney Matson ’02 spent a month in Edinburgh, Scotland this summer as a member of a seven person acting trouped dubbed Loose Elephant Theater. The play, “How to Lock Up, Talk Down, and Get Things Done,” is a one-act dark comedy written by a Middlebury College classmate. Courtney and the rest of the cast raised $15,000 in order to make the trip possible, and once in Scotland managed to attract a larger nightly audience than the majority of the 1,000 productions running in competition. (Posted: November 4, 2004)

The Honorable William L'E. Wertheimer ’60 was recently featured in the Star Ledger. Judge Werthheimer is writing a book about his life on the bench titled, “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up,” in which he will talk about his more memorable cases, including the trial and sentencing of John List. The Westfield, NJ native systematically murdered his whole family in November of 1971 but wasn’t found until 1989. Judge Wertheimer sentenced List to five consecutive life sentences, saying “For what he did to his wife, mother, daughter, his two sons and for how he traumatized an entire community, defendant should have no hope of breathing free air that graces the lives of law-abiding citizens.” Read the Star-Ledger newspaper story. (Posted: November 3, 2004)

Koushik Kumar Das ’01 has been selected to receive a 2004 Solvay Pharmaceuticals Student Research Fellowship. Administered by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the fellowships are awarded to undergraduate, graduate or medical students who will perform full-time mentored research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Das is one of 15 students nationally selected to receive a fellowship this year. Last year, Das completed a project for the Herbert Irving Cancer Center at Columbia University. A five-time member of dean’s list and a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, he is also editor of the CCFA Center of New Jersey’s newsletter. (Posted: September 8, 2004)

Seth Flowerman ‘04 has been selected by the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the World Entrepreneurs’ Organization as the 2004 recipient of the Junior Achievement Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the NASDAQ Educational Foundation. As the president of Career Explorations LLC, Seth organizes and runs a residential summer internship program for high school students from around the country. Participants live at The Juilliard School in the heart of New York City, intern for top organizations during the day, and attend group activities such as concerts in Central Park, sporting events, and Broadway musicals in the evenings. (Posted: September 8, 2004)

The Review, Summer 2004 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 6.2 MB Posted: August 3, 2004

Jamil McClintock ’04 won Pingry’s first NJSIAA Meet of Champions Title since Chris Lear’s 1600 meter victory in 1992. His 14.07 time in the 110 meter high hurdles was nearly two tenths of a second faster than the runner up. Jamil will attend Brown University next fall, where he will continue to run track. (Posted: June 28, 2004)

Gregory Whitehead ’73 received First Prize as this year’s Sony Academy Awards in London for his feature length drama, The Loneliest Road, produced for BBC Radio 3. Gregory writes, directs, and produces both documentary essays and plays for the BBC and other broadcasters. His television movie, The Bone Trade, was recently featured as an installation at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Gregory’s website can be found at www.gregorywhitehead.com. (Posted: June 3, 2004)

The National Academy of Sciences has announced the election of 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 13 countries in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Benedict Gross ’67, a Professor of Mathematics at Harvard University was elected as a member, joining fellow Pingry alumni Howard Georgi ’64 and Ken Wachter ’64. (Posted: May 20, 2004)

Andrew Horowitz ’01 recently won the John Lennon Songwriter Award, presented by the BMI Foundation to America’s best and brightest young songwriters between the age of 15-24. Andrew’s song, “Goodday” was awarded the top prize at a special presentation during the recent BMI Pop Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on May 11. (Posted: May 20, 2004)

The Borough Council of Mountainside, NJ recently announced plans to name two new streets after Pingry alumni James T. Egan ’60 and William Little III, Vietnam War veterans. William Little III was killed in the line of duty in 1969 and James T. Egan is presumed missing in action. (Posted: May 20, 2004)

Paul Downs ’00 injected a dose of his improvisational humor into this year’s commencement ceremony on May 9th at Duke’s Graduation. Paul, a veteran of Duke University Improv, warmed up the audience for keynote speaker, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright. He discussed the feeling shared by many Duke seniors that there was simply “not enough time” to accomplish all that they wanted to at Duke. He urged his classmates to remember that feeling of regret and, accordingly, never let things go left undone. (Posted: May 20, 2004)

Dan Kellner ’94 won the men’s foil title at the United States Fencing National Championships last week after an exciting come from behind victory over Olympic teammate Jed Dupree. Dan will represent the United States in the team foil event at the Athens Olympics in August. (Posted: April 30, 2004)

Mark Wilf ’80, president of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, representing a new generation of Jewish leadership and continuing his family’s longtime commitment to Jewish and Israeli causes, recently accepted appointment as national chair of the 2005 UJA Federation Campaign of United Jewish Communities (UJC). Mark has long been involved in efforts, locally, nationally, and globally, to ensure the welfare and vitality of the Jewish community. (Posted: April 26, 2004)

The Review, Winter/Spring 2004 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 3.4 MB Posted: April 8, 2004

Steve Elmendorf ’78 decided last week to become deputy campaign manager for Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. This comes just 4 days after Richard Gephardt pulled out of the race following a fourth place finish in the Iowa caucuses. For 12 years, Steve Elmendorf was Representative Richard A. Gephardt’s political alter ego, first in Congress and then in the presidential campaign. (Posted: January 29, 2004)

Robert J. Engel ’70 was named managing director of Marsh Inc., risk and insurance services firm. Engel is responsible for leading Marsh’s Industry practices, focusing on industry-specifics risk solutions for clients. (Posted: January 21, 2004)

Steven K. Brisgel ‘80, vice president - financial consultant of Citigroup/Smith Barney, Inc. has been appointed to the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. Established in 1993, the Council is a permanent, non-partisan economic advisory organization reporting directly and independently to the Governor, the Legislature and the public. The Council analyzes current economic trends and conditions, issues and annual and mid-year forecasts of state economic activity and provides advice on public policy issues impacting the State’s economy. The Council is comprised of four legislative appointees and Chairman appointed by the Governor. (Posted: December 30, 2003)

Eric J. Fullilove ’72 just published Blowback, a thrillingly fast-paced adventure about the unintended results of a covert intelligence operation that comes back to haunt the National Security Advisor to the President. (Posted: December 12, 2003)

David Berkeley Friedland ’94 will be celebrating the release of his second album After the Wrecking Ships with a concert in New York City at Fez beneath the Time Café (380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones) on December 15, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. David has been called, “a sixties esque troubadour with songs to swoon by and a voice sweeter than incense and peppermints…” by Rollingstone.com. For more information on David visit www.davidberkeley.com. (Posted: November 21, 2003)

Kellen Kroll ’03 was named 1st Team All Patriot League in women’s soccer honors after a stellar freshman season at Colgate University. Kroll started in each of the team’s 20 matches and helped the Raiders to an 11-8-1 season. More Colgate Athletics news. (Posted: November 21, 2003)

Gianfranco Tripicchio ’00 was named an honorable mention to the 2003 All Ivy League Men’s soccer team. Gianfranco was a co captain of this years Tiger’s squad and led the team to a 6-8-3 record. He was among the team leaders in both goals and assists during his senior campaign. Read the Princeton Athletics news story. (Posted: November 21, 2003)

The Review, Fall 2003 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 1.4 MB Posted: November 17, 2003

David H. Brown, Ph.D. ‘75 has published two books based on twenty years of research, including extensive fieldwork in Cuba. Santería Enthroned: Art, Ritual, and Innovation in an Afro-Cuban Religion is published by University of Chicago Press and “The Light Inside”: Abakuá Society Arts and Cuban Cultural History is published by Smithsonian Institution Press. (Posted: November 12, 2003)

Penn State has named Sarah Dwyer ’03 to the Big Ten all-freshman soccer team. Dwyer earned a starting spot as the season progressed and pitched in one goal and one assist in addition to her defensive contributions. Read the Penn State Athletics press release. (Posted: November 10, 2003)

Peter Allen ’78, a sculptor from Harding Township, honored the heroes and victims of September 11, with a bench he welded from two steel beams obtained from Ground Zero. The bench was placed in the Harding town square. This past weekend it was Peter’s turn to be honored as he ran the New York City marathon for the 22nd consecutive year in 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 28 seconds to place 96th among men and 113th overall. Peter’s team placed third. (Posted: November 4, 2003)

Coach Miller Bugliari ’52 will be honored by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for outstanding service in interscholastic athletics. Miller will be given this wonderful award in recognition of his long term service to scholar athletes as well as his passion for the game of soccer and his willingness to share that with his students. Miller will receive his award at a luncheon at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ on December 1, 2003. (Posted: October 30, 2003)

Robert Macrae ’82, Assistant Headmaster and Director of Middle School at Pingry, has accepted the position of Head of School at Cincinnati Country Day School beginning on July 1, 2004. Read the CCDS Board of Trustees letter. (Posted: October 29, 2003)

Dr. Mark McLaughlin ’83 was highlighted in the newspaper supplement, Parade magazine on Sunday, October 26, 2003. As a neurosurgeon resident he visited Russia to see how surgeons there worked. He found a health-care system with an antiquated technology and poor pay. Mark was determined to bring both training and funding to the Russian medical professionals. As a result, he developed a strong bond with Dr. Vadim Bikmullin, who has spent considerable time with Mark and his parents in the U.S. and has determined that the two countries can share medical information and knowledge in spite of political differences. (Posted: October 28, 2003)

Park B. Smith ‘50 received two prestigious awards within 24 hours – on opposite coasts! The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in Napa, California presented the Wine Collector of the Year to Park in recognition of his maintenance of a fine collection which totals more than 60,000 bottles. The Paradigm award was given in New York City at the 2003 Home Tex Design Awards event at the Fashion Institute of Technology and honored Park for his outstanding contributions to design, marketing, and promotion of home textiles. He accepted this award on behalf of his late wife, Carol, whom he credits with building the business from within, and his business team. (Posted: October 28, 2003)

James (Jamie) Johnson ‘98 received rave reviews last summer at the Sundance Film Festival for his documentary Born Rich. The 75-minute independent film explores the lifestyle of children born into wealth and privilege and will be shown on HBO beginning October 27, 2003. (Posted: October 24, 2003)

Dan Kellner ’94 is ranked first in the United States in the senior men’s foil event after competing in the 2003 United States Pan American Games as a member of the United States Fencing team. (Posted: October 24, 2003)

Morgan Stanley named Stephan Newhouse ’65 president, effective December 1, 2003. Mr. Newhouse will remain chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and will continue to spend much of his time in London at Morgan Stanley’s International headquarters. As president of Morgan Stanley, Mr. Newhouse will focus on developing the firm’s international activities across its businesses and global investment-banking franchise. In addition, he will take a broader role in key client relationships and the overall client –relationship-management process. (Posted: October 24, 2003)

The Blue Line, Summer 2003 Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.3 MB