Charles Mallett ’41, Roland Tremblay ’51 and John Kluge ’66 were honored at Reunion 2006.
Three distinguished alumni were recognized at a luncheon held during KUA's recent reunion, held May 20, 2006.
Three distinguished alumni were recognized at a luncheon held during KUA's recent reunion, held May 20, 2006.
Charles Mallett ’41 was awarded the Alumni Council Volunteer Award by Head of School, Mike Schafer. " ... Mr. Mallett, your spirit of volunteerism epitomizes energy, hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. Your only reward is the simple satisfaction of having contributed to the success of Kimball Union Academy, but our reward is the pride we take in saying that you are a part of what makes Kimball Union the exceptional life-long experience it is ... ," said Schafer."You have been a tireless volunteer serving both your classmates and the Academy. As a long-term class reporter, you consistently keep the Class of 1941 connected to each other and to Kimball Union Academy. In your talks with classmates you have been an ardent fundraiser for the school, always stressing the positive impact the Academy had and continues to have on young people, and reminding them of the importance of giving back through financial support and volunteer efforts. You have participated in organizing successful reunions for your class since leaving the Academy; the result of these efforts is the outstanding attendance your class has had at all reunions, including this, your 65th Reunion.
Your efforts extend beyond the class of 1941. You have been a regular attendee at Kimball Union Academy receptions and have hosted and helped organize receptions in Boston, Washington, DC, and Maine. In 2001, you joined the Alumni Council and became president in 2004. Your terms as member and president have been important ones in the history of this organization. You have given countless hours to reinvigorating the Alumni Council, leading a revision of the bylaws, and solidifying the mission of this important alumni body. Under your leadership, the Alumni Council helped redesign the Class Agent volunteer program, began the Wildcat Golf Classic annual tournament, and forged a working relationship with the Board of Trustees and the school administration," he concluded.
Roland Tremblay ’51 was awarded the Kimball Union Academy Sportsmanship Award, which was presented by Skip Nolan '57. "It takes dedication to excel at any sport, and it takes dedication and commitment to instill a love of that sport and athletics in others. Mr. Tremblay, you have demonstrated love of sport and concern for others, on and off the slopes of competition. You have trained generations of jumpers and instilled in them a sense of fair play and confidence.
As a Kimball Union student, you excelled at the sport of ski jumping. Your accomplishments include winning the Prep School Championships in 1950 in your sport and establishing yourself as a leader of a talented and very competitive ski program at Kimball Union Academy. Your accomplishments on ski jumps and slopes around New England were matched only by your consistently positive attitude and the constant encouragement you provided schoolmates. For the past thirty years, you have served as a coach for the ski jumping program at Newport High School. Your patience and optimism inspire the young people you coach to work hard but also to enjoy themselves. You work with jumpers who could barely stand on skis to Olympic athletes, and each one has felt your praise and encouragement.
Your commitment to ski jumping extends beyond your years as a coach. In 1976 you were certified as an Eastern Ski Jumping Judge and in 1978 you were certified as a National Ski Jumping Judge and Official and you have judged at the U.S. National Championships. You were instrumental in bringing the Lake Placid jump to Newport in 1976 and have given countless hours to maintain it since its arrival. You have taught those you coached and the entire community the true meaning of sportsmanship.
Roland, you have been honored with the Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Achievement Award, the Channel 31 Coach of the Week Award, the John W. McCrillis Award, countless citations, and recently had the Newport ski jumping complex named in your honor. Today, it is with great pleasure that we add to that list of honors by awarding you the Kimball Union Academy Sportsmanship Award," said Skip.
John Kluge ’66 was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award which recognizes outstanding alumni who have distinguished themselves in tehir field. The award was presented by his foremer room mate, Dale Meltzer '66. "Mr. Kluge, you have dedicated your career to teaching youth. Your commitment to education has distinguished you as a role model among students and a leader among teachers. You have demonstrated a passion for improving the lives of young people, providing them a sound foundation in writing, and inspiring in them a love of literature.
You came to Kimball Union Academy in 1962 as a recipient of a competitive Alumni Scholarship Award and quickly demonstrated your academic talent and your love of reading and writing. During your time at KUA you were an active participant in campus life as an athlete and a scholar. You were named a National Merit Scholar in 1965 and you participated in soccer, lacrosse, and baseball. Most notably, you fostered your talent as a writer, serving as editor of the Concordia and the Kimball Union. Perhaps Lionel Mosher summed up your talents best when he wrote “This is a talented student, especially in the verbal areas…Independent but not rebellious, he reads comprehensively and discusses his reading with pertinence and imagination.”
After completing your studies at KUA, you went on to earn your BA from Haverford College and your MA from the University of New Hampshire. Recognizing the benefit of your own educational experience, and wanting to pass on your love of literature and writing, you became a teacher. You began your outstanding career at the Northwood School where you served as chairman of the English Department and Assistant Director of Guidance. In 1989, you returned to Kimball Union Academy where you continue to serve as chair of the English Department and work with students as a college advisor.
In addition to the countless students who have benefited directly from your teaching, you have been an integral part of many important initiatives at Kimball Union which will impact students and faculty for years to come. You have served on several important committees, most recently the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Professional Issues Committee. Through your work on these committees you have improved the quality of learning and teaching at KUA and beyond.
For all that you have accomplished as a student, teacher, role model, and champion of independent school education, we are pleased to recognize you with the 2006 Alumni Achievement Award," said Meltzer.
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Charles Mallett ’41 was awarded the Alumni Council Volunteer Award by Head of School, Mike Schafer. " ... Mr. Mallett, your spirit of volunteerism epitomizes energy, hard work, commitment and enthusiasm. Your only reward is the simple satisfaction of having contributed to the success of Kimball Union Academy, but our reward is the pride we take in saying that you are a part of what makes Kimball Union the exceptional life-long experience it is ... ," said Schafer."You have been a tireless volunteer serving both your classmates and the Academy. As a long-term class reporter, you consistently keep the Class of 1941 connected to each other and to Kimball Union Academy. In your talks with classmates you have been an ardent fundraiser for the school, always stressing the positive impact the Academy had and continues to have on young people, and reminding them of the importance of giving back through financial support and volunteer efforts. You have participated in organizing successful reunions for your class since leaving the Academy; the result of these efforts is the outstanding attendance your class has had at all reunions, including this, your 65th Reunion.
Your efforts extend beyond the class of 1941. You have been a regular attendee at Kimball Union Academy receptions and have hosted and helped organize receptions in Boston, Washington, DC, and Maine. In 2001, you joined the Alumni Council and became president in 2004. Your terms as member and president have been important ones in the history of this organization. You have given countless hours to reinvigorating the Alumni Council, leading a revision of the bylaws, and solidifying the mission of this important alumni body. Under your leadership, the Alumni Council helped redesign the Class Agent volunteer program, began the Wildcat Golf Classic annual tournament, and forged a working relationship with the Board of Trustees and the school administration," he concluded.
Roland Tremblay ’51 was awarded the Kimball Union Academy Sportsmanship Award, which was presented by Skip Nolan '57. "It takes dedication to excel at any sport, and it takes dedication and commitment to instill a love of that sport and athletics in others. Mr. Tremblay, you have demonstrated love of sport and concern for others, on and off the slopes of competition. You have trained generations of jumpers and instilled in them a sense of fair play and confidence.
As a Kimball Union student, you excelled at the sport of ski jumping. Your accomplishments include winning the Prep School Championships in 1950 in your sport and establishing yourself as a leader of a talented and very competitive ski program at Kimball Union Academy. Your accomplishments on ski jumps and slopes around New England were matched only by your consistently positive attitude and the constant encouragement you provided schoolmates. For the past thirty years, you have served as a coach for the ski jumping program at Newport High School. Your patience and optimism inspire the young people you coach to work hard but also to enjoy themselves. You work with jumpers who could barely stand on skis to Olympic athletes, and each one has felt your praise and encouragement.
Your commitment to ski jumping extends beyond your years as a coach. In 1976 you were certified as an Eastern Ski Jumping Judge and in 1978 you were certified as a National Ski Jumping Judge and Official and you have judged at the U.S. National Championships. You were instrumental in bringing the Lake Placid jump to Newport in 1976 and have given countless hours to maintain it since its arrival. You have taught those you coached and the entire community the true meaning of sportsmanship.
Roland, you have been honored with the Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Achievement Award, the Channel 31 Coach of the Week Award, the John W. McCrillis Award, countless citations, and recently had the Newport ski jumping complex named in your honor. Today, it is with great pleasure that we add to that list of honors by awarding you the Kimball Union Academy Sportsmanship Award," said Skip.
John Kluge ’66 was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award which recognizes outstanding alumni who have distinguished themselves in tehir field. The award was presented by his foremer room mate, Dale Meltzer '66. "Mr. Kluge, you have dedicated your career to teaching youth. Your commitment to education has distinguished you as a role model among students and a leader among teachers. You have demonstrated a passion for improving the lives of young people, providing them a sound foundation in writing, and inspiring in them a love of literature.
You came to Kimball Union Academy in 1962 as a recipient of a competitive Alumni Scholarship Award and quickly demonstrated your academic talent and your love of reading and writing. During your time at KUA you were an active participant in campus life as an athlete and a scholar. You were named a National Merit Scholar in 1965 and you participated in soccer, lacrosse, and baseball. Most notably, you fostered your talent as a writer, serving as editor of the Concordia and the Kimball Union. Perhaps Lionel Mosher summed up your talents best when he wrote “This is a talented student, especially in the verbal areas…Independent but not rebellious, he reads comprehensively and discusses his reading with pertinence and imagination.”
After completing your studies at KUA, you went on to earn your BA from Haverford College and your MA from the University of New Hampshire. Recognizing the benefit of your own educational experience, and wanting to pass on your love of literature and writing, you became a teacher. You began your outstanding career at the Northwood School where you served as chairman of the English Department and Assistant Director of Guidance. In 1989, you returned to Kimball Union Academy where you continue to serve as chair of the English Department and work with students as a college advisor.
In addition to the countless students who have benefited directly from your teaching, you have been an integral part of many important initiatives at Kimball Union which will impact students and faculty for years to come. You have served on several important committees, most recently the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Professional Issues Committee. Through your work on these committees you have improved the quality of learning and teaching at KUA and beyond.
For all that you have accomplished as a student, teacher, role model, and champion of independent school education, we are pleased to recognize you with the 2006 Alumni Achievement Award," said Meltzer.
