Pat Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools

“We know why families choose independent schools. They value what Tony Jarvis, past-head of Roxbury Latin School, called environments where students “are known and loved,” and they believe what the research documents, that independent schools’ intimacy, manageable size, and universally high expectations for behavior and achievement produce graduates who succeed in college and life.” Read more ….

Katherine “Casey” Conway Beaupre ’05, Kensington, CT March 10, 2010. Casey’s courageous fight against Leukemia, the strength and support she gave to fellow cancer patients throughout the United States and the love she felt for family and friends leave a legacy of a young life well-lived. A gifted athlete at Mooreland and Miss Porter’s School, Casey left no stone unturned on the athletic fields and courts and in the great outdoors, excelling in all of her athletic pursuits: field hockey, basketball, softball, snowboarding, rock climbing, kayaking and surfing. She was also a talented filmmaker and pursued that passion at Emerson College. During her classes, she co-produced a book with her mother describing the lessons she learned through the challenges she was presented. During her illness, Casey attended High Mountain Institute in Colorado, Big Sky Cancer Camp in Montana and First Descents Cancer Camp in Idaho where she received support while giving special inspiration to others. She is survived by her parents, Rosemary and Robert Beaupre, a sister Elizabeth Beaupre ’02, a twin brother Tim Beaupre ’05 and a wide circle of friends and family.

Rodman W. Chamberlain, Jr., ’37, Suchs, GA, February 10, 2010.  Known for his zest for life, Rod had boundless curiosity and a contagious enthusiasm for new adventures.  He was an active hiker, bicyclist and tennis player and was a tutor at Colwell Detention Center and Lifelong Learning Center.  He himself loved to learn, and he developed a love for poetry and participated in a poetry-composing group.  He was a graduate of Williams College and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.  Following service as a Lieutenant (jg) in the U. S. Navy during World War II, he was a part of the management team at the Stanley Works for 20 years and then a manufacturer’s representative in Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife, Betsy, three sons, a stepson and stepdaughter and six grandchildren.

Richard M. Cianci, Jr. ’91. Bristol, CT, January 25, 2010. Rich’s graduation from Mooreland culminated four years of involvement in every aspect of student life, balancing academics, athletics (baseball was his passion) and extra-curricular activities, and always surrounded by a cadre of friends. He was also a graduate of Southington High School and attended Bryant College and the University of New Haven. His caring nature, concern for others and desire to serve his fellow man, led Rich to pursue a career in law enforcement, becoming a police officer in Beacon Falls and then West Hartford. In the line of duty in West Hartford, he sustained a serious back injury that ended his career in law enforcement. At the time of his death, he was a medical sales representative for KC1-Therapeutic Support Systems. Rich was predeceased by his father, Richard M. Cianci, Sr. ’66 and is survived by his mother, Gail Cianci-Hageman, and a sister Christina Cianci Anderson ’95.