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Contents contents 2 4 5 Let te r s G re etinGs froM tH e H e ad of scHooL G re etinGs froM tH e director of de ve LopM e nt 6 Enter Laughing: the Humor of Horace Mann School Throughout its 122-year history humor has played a part in the lives of students and teachers at Horace Mann School, and in their interactions with one another. Alumni from Horace Mann have also contributed significantly to the world of wit and laughter—as New Yorker cartoonists, TV comedy writers and producers, and stand-up comedians in clubs. At a time when the world could use a few things to smile about we present a special issue on the humor of Horace Mann, and invite you to enjoy. Featuring guest columns by Dr. Seth J. Baum ’77, Bill Schein ’85, and Page Hurwitz ’86, an interview with “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-producer David Mandel ’88, and “The Comedimanns”—a listing of some of the HMers whose work brings laughter to the rest of us. Doug Hyun/HBO David Mandel ’88 and writing partner and co-director Jeff Schaffer discuss a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” scene with Larry David. h o ra ce m a n n s c h o o l jo u r n a l 26 n ews of tH e scHooL Dr. Jeff Weitz and Heather Cahill receive 2009 “Bellet Teaching Award”; HM graduates 175; Five new members named to HM Board of Trustees; Chris Lacopo ’80 honored at tennis tournament; and more news briefs h o ra ce m a n n a l u m n i jo u r n a l 42 aLuM ni cou nciL corn e r Alumni Council President Justin Lerer ’95 reviews alumni events of the past year and previews an exciting 2009-10; HM Alumni Council Spring Benefit draws 150; Alumni participate in life at HM throughout the year. 46 HM Board of Trustees Chair Steve Friedman ’72 and Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly congratulated HM’s graduates at Commencement 2009. Book sH e Lf with an author spotlight on B.H. Friedman ’43 cL a ss notes M e MoriaL s pHiL antH ropy an d you 49 54 60 The cartoon on the cover was created for Horace Mann School by New Yorker cartoonist David Sipress ’64. We are grateful for the drawing and this alumnus’ lighthearted nod to one of Horace Mann’s most prominent values, “The Life of the Mind.” Unless otherwise noted, all articles and photographs are by Ruth Seligman. Photos, inside front cover, by James Levine Photography. Prof. John D. Reeves ’32 and a history of giving Horace Mann Magazine Fall 2009 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009
Contents
Letters
Greetings from the Head of School
Greetings from the Director of Development
Enter Laughing: the Humor of Horace Mann School
News of the School
Alumni Council Corner
Bookshelf
Class Notes
Memorials
Philanthropy and You

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009