Jay Waller ‘87, is a survivor of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While vacationing in Hawaii in October 1996, Jay was dragged from his car, beaten, and left for dead. He is featured in Going the Distance, a trailer for a proposed hour-long documentary about survivors of traumatic brain injury. Following his four years at Mooreland, Jay attended Choate Rosemary Hall and Yale University. He was in medical school at the time of this violent crime. Jay is now back in school getting his doctorate in physical therapy. He plans to help others who suffer from trumatic brain injuries.
Colin King ‘96 , Executive Chef at Harvest Restaurant in Tuscon, AZ, was recently featured on The Morning Blend, a Tuscon morning television show, preparing a seasonal menu inspired by local ingredients. Watch Colin in action!
Mooreland Hill featured alumna Ruthie Davis ‘77 in the fall 2009 edition of MHS Today. The New Britain Museum of Art is currently featuring RUTHIE DAVIS SHOES, an exhibition running through June 20, 2010. Read what Lary Bloom wrote about Ruthie, her days at Mooreland, and her futuristic design in the May 2010 issue of Connecticut Magazine. Larry Bloom May
Pictured left to right: Michael Dooman '78, Headmaster, Herbert Carlsol '57, Founder, Reverend Norman Eddy '34, Amanda Carlson '89
We are thankful for the great events that honored our parents – Norm and Peg Eddy – the weekend of Feb 26th. As many of you know we had a powerful turn-out at both the New York Theological Seminary on Friday evening and at Church of the Resurrection on Saturday afternoon despite the huge storm in the NorthEast. We thank everyone who found a way to join us, and we have good news for those of you who missed either gathering. In the coming warmer seasons there will be at least one more opportunity to get together – this time to see the entire film of Jan Albert’s called Reverend Eddy and The Fireflies of East Harlem and to learn even more about Norm’s method of community activism that he refers to as Spiritual Coordination. In future years we also hope convey more about Peg’s work as well through her legacy at New York Theological Seminary (NYTS). Read more…
Emy Thomas sent greetings from her home in Christiansted, VI, and noted that she appreciates the school keeping in touch. Emy’s father, beloved Headmaster Phillip H. Thomas, Sr., was Mooreland’s second headmaster from 1941 until his death in 1949. Her mother, Katherine “Kitty” Thomas, a devoted Mooreland teacher, reluctantly agreed to serve as headmistress for one year following her husband’s death. Upon appointment of a new Headmaster, Frederick Burr, Kitty Thomas was named his assistant. She continued to serve the School for many years as an administrator and teacher and, following her retirement, as a champion of the school.
