Herb Emanuelson Class of 1982 and new Director of Alumni Relations

The first part of my blog series on returning to Hamden Hall focused on what hasn’t changed since I roamed the halls with my Polo shirts, Painter’s pants, and Frye boots. Yes. Those were real things back in 1982.

Herb Emanuelson Class of 1982 and new Director of Alumni Relations

It’s wonderful to be back as Hamden Hall’s new Director of Alumni Relations! However, I must say I’ve had some out-of-body experiences walking around campus in my first couple of weeks.

Class of 1982 alumnus Herb Emanuelson returned to Hamden Hall as the new Director of Alumni Relations. 

The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo Team hosted Fairchester Athletic Association League rival Hopkins School at the Beckerman Athletic Center Natatorium for a match on Friday, September 27, winning 19-11.

 

Fourth-grade students put on their water shoes and grabbed their clipboards and buckets as they spent a sunny Friday afternoon exploring the intertidal zone habitat of the East Haven shoreline at the beach home of Board of Trustees President Andrew Acquarulo and his wife Pam Acquarulo.

The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team welcomed Masters School at the Beckerman Athletic Center for an afternoon game on Monday, September 23, winning 3-0. The team defended its record is now is 8-0.

The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo Team welcomed Loomis Chaffee for a match on Saturday, September 21, winning 16-4.

The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Team traveled for an afternoon game against The Millbrook School on Wednesday, September 18, winning 3-0.

Heinrich-Otto Eichmann, Hamden Hall non-graduating student, Class of 1951, died on July 25, in Germany, per his son Andreas Eichmann of Germany. 

The journey from making wine as a hobby to opening a winery has been a long time coming for

Class of 1980 alumnus Mark Murdoch and his family as they own and operate Worthington Vineyards and Winery in Somers, Conn.

"The power of education and the development of critical thinking is at the core of what Hamden Hall Country Day School has to offer.  Both of our sons, Louis ’22 and Nicholas ’24, have been well-prepared for every stage of their educational development under the pines.  Hamden Hall’s rigorous curriculum and exceptional teachers offered our sons both the challenge and the support they needed to grow. "

“Investing in our children’s education has always been a top priority for our family. With that being said, Hamden Hall was one of the best decisions we have made. It was an easy one too—we saw the growth in our daughter, Riya, from the minute she stepped foot on campus till the day she walked the stage at her 2019 graduation. We wanted the same environment for our son and decided to enroll him as well! 

“Agreeing to send my son Richard to Hamden Hall was a decision I made without hesitation. Even knowing as a single parent the cost and time involvement was not going to be easy after having sent his older brother.  In the 10 consecutive years my boys have attended Hamden Hall, I have witnessed the quality of education and the dedication of the staff to be second to none."

"I decided long ago that my focus had to be my children’s education in an environment where they can grow and become leaders of their own destiny.  Hamden Hall has been exactly that, the small classes, the diversity, and the many sports make Hamden Hall a community not just a school.  The student section of the bleachers at any of the games is attended by students, parents, and staff members alike, all cheering for their friends supporting their fellow Hornets.  Our Hornets come in all different sizes from preschoolers all the way to college ready individuals."

As the spring sports season has come to a close, a plethora of our Varsity student-athletes have been recognized and honored for their outstanding performance and commitment to their sport throughout the season by the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC).

Hamden Hall is pleased to announce that former collegiate ice hockey standout Dante Tomassini has been named as the new Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

The Boys’ Varsity Baseball Team has now advanced to the semifinal game of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) following its 3-2 win against King School on Monday, May 20.

The Boys’ Varsity Baseball Team captured the Fairchester Athletic Association League Championship title following its 4-3 win over Brunswick School on Friday, May 16. The team previously won the title back in 2022.

Class of 2012 alumna and Salutatorian Jill Gardiner has found her calling to help and educate students on the intellectual experiences through the combination of academics and exploring the natural world as she serves as part of the leadership team as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at High Mountain Institute (HMI) in Colorado.

Fourteen Upper School students have been selected to join the prestigious Princeton Peer Leadership Program as student ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The fusion of creativity, innovation, and analytical design has allowed Class of 2012 alumnus and Lifer Adam Bassett to find his professional purpose as a mechanical design engineer at Bauer, Inc., in Bristol, Conn.

The Co-ed Varsity Golf Team traveled to Sleepy Hollow Country Club for a match against Hackley School on Thursday, May 2, winning 197-200.

 

The Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team traveled to Kingswood-Oxford for a game on Wednesday, May 1, winning 11-10.

Parlez vous Français? Because they do! In an inspiring cultural and linguistic exchange, nine Middle and Upper School students hosted a small group of French students from a private school near Lyon, France, for a second year in a row.

Class of 1996 alumna Jennifer Dudeff Klein believes in the power of education and providing young people with the opportunities to thrive in all areas of life as she serves as the Chief Development Officer at Harlem Children's Zone.

The Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Team matched up against Cheshire Academy on Wednesday, April 10, winning 13-8.

The Varsity Co-ed Golf Team traveled to the Birchwood Country Club for a match against Greens Farms Academy on Monday, April 8, winning 212-232.

As a wealth planner, Class of 2012 alumnus Daniel Weiss works primarily with Americans living in Singapore, South East Asia, and Europe. He provides clients with comprehensive, cross-border financial advice with a focus on international taxation.

Positively addressing and alleviating the stigma around mental health has inspired Class of 2009 alumna Laura Joseph to help others break through the wall as a customer success manager at TaskHuman.

As one of six German students who spent his high school years under the pines, Class of 1951 alumnus Wilfried Mehring, or Willie as he was then known, remembers his time at Hamden Hall with fondness and has stayed in touch with our school community over the decades. Wil retired many years ago, but remains active through his volunteer work, daily exercise, and, of course, family life.

The Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey Team took the ice against Kingswood-Oxford on Thursday, February 7, winning 9-6.