Montclair Kimberley Academy

Dear Alums:
The transition from Peter R. Greer to Thomas W. Nammack as the Headmaster of our alma mater has gone smoothly and very successfully.  Kudos to the College Admissions Team as approximately 60% of seniors who applied for early decision have been accepted.  Well done to Char Charlton who'll resign at the end of the academic year as Head of the Upper School and congratulations to her successor, Dave Flocco. 


From The Alumni Council
Our Commitment
We've made great strides in our effort to reach out to alumni throughout the country.  Our commitment remains to connect with even more alums and provide greater networking opportunities in the future.  We continue to encourage alumni to join the Alumni Council and to attend alumni events.  http://www.montclairkimberley.org/user/alumni/AlumniCouncil  

Your Opinion Counts 
MKA is currently engaged in a vital marketing and communications initiative.  As part of this initiative and for the first time MKA will survey the entire alumni population.  The survey, which you will receive shortly, should take no more than fifteen minutes to complete and your responses will be held in the strictest confidence.  

It is important for MKA to hear from alumni along with other members of the MKA community.  The better MKA understands how different groups view the school, the better able to communicate with them in the future. 

If you did not receive a survey, please contact Alumni Director Marsha Kleinman at mkleinman@montclairkimberley.org  


Alumni Events
Alumni / Student Hockey Game
The Alumni / Student Hockey Game was held on Wednesday, November 23, 2005.   Young alumni from the 90's through 2005 participated in the annual game with the Varsity Ice Hockey team at Montclair Clary Anderson Arena. http://www.montclairkimberley.org/home/schoollife/news?&global.now=01-01-2005&main.id=17202&main.ctrl=newsmgr.detail&main.view=schoolnews.detail 

Youngest Alumni Stay Connected To Alma Mater 
Members of the classes of 2004 and 2005 returned to MKA for the second annual Winter Break Young Alumni Luncheon. Everyone had a great time seeing old friends, current students and faculty. 
http://www.montclairkimberley.org/home/schoollife/news?&global.now=02-01-2006&main.id=17149&main.ctrl=newsmgr.detail&main.view=schoolnews.detail

The NY Times Said ". . . Performed And Designed Expertly " 
Metropolitan area alumni are invited to Theater Night which consists of complimentary transportation, a cocktail reception and an opportunity to experience the acclaimed off - Broadway show, Altar Boyz on February 28.  Theater Night has been made possible through collaboration with alumnus Peter Stern '65.  http://www.montclairkimberley.org/misc/calendar?&main.id=17222&main.ctrl=eventmgr.detail&main.view=calendar.detail

Food & Fellowship For Boston Area Alumni
Come meet MKA's new Headmaster, Thomas Nammack in Boston on Thursday, March 2, 2006.  An alumni dinner will be held at Legal Seafood, Copley Place at 6:30 PM.  Please RSVP to Laurie McFeeley '76 at lmcfeeley@montclairkimberley.org or call 973-509-7939.

Meet The Nammacks 
On April 20, Tom and Zandi Nammack will welcome all local alumni to their home for cocktails and a tour of the new Peter R. Greer Arts Wing, the newly redesigned Upper School lobby and the adjacent Memorial at Reflection Court.  Please RSVP to mkleinman@montclairkimbereley.org

Welcome New Alumni
Join us for Senior Breakfast / Moving Up Day in the Upper School Library on Friday, April 28 as we welcome the class of 2006 into the Alumni Association!  Contact Marsha Kleinman at mkleinman@montclairkimberley.org for details. 

Save The Date
The 6th Annual Golf Outing at the Glen Ridge Country Club will be held on Tuesday, June 13th.  http://www.montclairkimberley.org/misc/calendar?&main.id=17240&main.ctrl=eventmgr.detail&main.view=calendar.detail  Kindly contact Laurie McFeeley at lmcfeeley@montclairkimberley.org for details.


MKA News / Events
Alumni Appropriate
Alumni are invited to the following MKA events:  


Dr. David Flocco Appointed As Head Of Upper School
http://www.montclairkimberley.org/home/schoollife/news?&global.now=01-01- 2005&main.id=17137&main.ctrl=newsmgr.detail&main.view=schoolnews.detail

Other News
Interested in other 2005 – 2006 MKA News?   http://www.montclairkimberley.org/home/schoollife/news?&global.now=01-01-2005&main.ctrl=newsmgr.list&main.view=schoolnews.list


Sports Shorts
…And The Fans Went Wild!
Remember the roar from the stands?  Alumni make some of the best fans and supporters an athlete could ever hope for, so come out and let’s cheer on the Cougars!  You can find the schedule of your favorite team at http://www.highschoolsports.net/default3.cfm?scm=1&ltc=1&otc=1&ptc=1&school=NJ070421903  

What’s The Latest?
Want to know the latest buzz about our beloved Cougars?  Just check out Cougar Tracks, the athletic department's seasonal publication highlighting our teams in action. http://www.montclairkimberley.org/home/athletics/newsletter 

Where Are They Now
 Are you an alumni working in local, state or federal government service?  MKA Alumni want to know about it…and you!  We would like to profile you and your profession for a future issue of The Cougar Chronicles “Where Are They Now” segment.  These profiles help members of our alumni make contacts, learn best practices and network with others who share their interests and experiences.  If you are one of our many successful alumni working in politics or government service, and would like to be featured, contact chris-bellapianta@cushwake.com or david-dematteis@cushwake.com 

We'll e-mail you the next issues of The Cougar Chronicles around the latter part of May.  If you do NOT wish to receive these e-mails or if your e-mail changes, please contact Joanne Wilson at jwilson@montclairkimberley.org 

Stay connected to your alma mater.

Best regards,
The MKA Alumni Council