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by  Dummer Academy, Governor's Academy (Byfield, Mass.), Governor Dummer Academy

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work^ commences for the construction of a new, state of the art hockey rmk on campus, thoughts
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' for some may turn to an earher rink, constructed some 74 years ago with far fewer "bells and whis-
Ltles" than the rink due to open next year. John Ragle, headmaster from 1972-1983, describes the
rink in his book, Governor Dummer Academy History, 1763-1963:
"The story ofthe next several years [post -1930] at the Academy is, first and foremost, the story of an amaz-
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ing and dynamic growth in which everyone connected with the school seemed to have a part. key factor
in this growth is the spontaneous enthusiasm of the boys themselves, who supported every project and,
indeed, on some occasions, assumed a leadership role.The Class of 1932 supphed the labor to dig nine hun-
dred feet of ditches to prepare proper drainage for portions of Morse Field, every senior spending several
hours m the trenches during May The following fall, after twenty boys directed by Mr. Dunning and Mr.
Kirk ofthe faculty had done the preliminary work, sixty boys voluntarily devoted their athletic period every
afternoon between the Thanksgiving recess and the Christmas hoHdays to constructing an earthen dam
eighty feet long and five feet high to provide the school with a second hockey rmk in the low land in front
ofwhere Ingham House now stands." '-4-
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TheArchon
Publishedsince 1884
Publisher
John M.Doggettjr.P'04,'07,'08 features
Editor
Judith Klein P'99,'08
Art Director Breaking Ground
Christie RawUns-Jackson 3
Photography
Christie Rawlins-Jackson
Len Rubenstein Photography
VaughnWinchell,Insight Photography
10 Student Paper Published
Director ofAdvancement
Lori Correale
Director ofAlumni and Parent Relations
MichaelA.Moonves P'82
A New
Director ofAnnual Giving 11 Partsnership
Martha Leonard Delay
Trustees ofGovernor DummerAcademy
JeffreyGordon '69,President
ChristopherC.Beebe '55,Co-VicePresident
Gerry MackP '87,'91,'93,Co-VicePresident 12 Dan Clayman '75
Jaines L.Rudolph '68,P'05,Secretary
StevenShapiro'74,P'09,Treasurer
William L.Alfond '67
AdrienneBerry-BurtonP'96,'04
ChristopherCollinsP'07
HenryB.Eaton '70,P'03,'08 14 The Gift Of Time Together
Beverly Giblin P'04,'05
Clifford Gillespie
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C.David GrayerP'OO
Lauren GudonisP'03
Stephen G.Kasnet '62,P'95
RichardM.KelleherP'99,'01
Priscilla M.Mclnms P'02,'03,'06 16 Doors Open For
KaraMoheban McLoy '88
Daniel M.Morgan '67,P'97,'02 Project RISE
Brian H.Noyes '76
James Pierce '72,P'08
Haskell Rhett '54
George S.Scharfe P'95,'00
Susan L.Shea P'07
BC.ruTcheomCa.TsuTrennenre'y8J3r.'69 18 Academy Gives Vets
Mark'W.Whiston
Diplomas...
Altunni Trustees
Sung An '95
J.
Jason Greenberg '96
SarahWiUeman '99
departments
Ex
Officio
Catherine D.Burgess '91,President, Alumni Council
Aluiniii/ae Councfl
Catherine D. Burgess '91, President
Chris D'Orio '88,Vice President 2 headmaster's message
Carolyn Nissi '77,Secretary-Treasurer
NathalieAmes '85
David Corbett '91 4 development developments
Daniel Cross '81
John P. English '28 (Life Member)
ElizabethTuthill Farrcll '84 campus news
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Putnam P Flint '37, GP'99 (Life Member)
Anthony P. Fusco '85
Shawn Gagcr '88
21 annual report
Franklin E. Huntress '52
Joseph E.MacLeod '56
Katherine Dobie Meyer '96
Paul Nardon '86 45 class notes
Howard Navins '31, P'63,'66,GP'93 (Foumkr, Life Mcml>er)
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Richard Pew '54
memoriam
Matthew Remis '92 91 in
Chris Ruggiero '92
Brian Rybicki '96
Gretchen Scharfe '95 20 chapel talk
JohnTarbell '62
Marc K.Tucker '6H, P'01,'()5
AlisonWilliams '«9
Jessica Zaplin '99
Ex Officio
Peter'T. Butler, '62, Past President
James C.DeveneyJr. '62, Past President
John S. Mercer '64, P'95, Past President
KarenA. Schulte '83,Past President
Peter M. Sherin '59, Past President Our name isn't all that's new. See paf»e 3.
Arthur H.Veascy III '68, Past President PhcUoj^'raph Hy (Christie Rawlins-Jackson
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headmaster's message
A college president I know is fond ofsaying that good schools with the History Department's introduction ofa non-Western com-
are places constantly "under construction." Such schools regularly ponent to the freshman history program are part ofthe Academy's
make infrastructure improvements and build new facilities to meet commitment to offer a global education to our students.
the evolving needs of the student body. Curriculum is frequently Always mindful of the importance of making our curriculum
under review to ensure its relevance in a changing world. The responsive to the needs ofour students, I recently appointed a"Blue
young people who enroll are exposed daily to new ideas and expe- Ribbon Panel" comprised of teachers froin every discipline to
riences that will accelerate the process ofgrowth and selfdiscovery. examine, evaluate and measure our academic curriculum and daily
The teachers are lifelong learners who continually hone their ped- schedule against our stated core values. The committee will make
agogical skills and command oftheir disciplines. recommendations to the full faculty next spring. Do our current
This sort of"construction," I am happy to report, is happening offerings, routines and practices best serve the interests of our stu-
at The Governor's Academy in a big way. Firstly, we are about to dents? Do we need to consider incorporating more thematic
embark on a series of major building projects.We expect to break threads throughout our curriculum (global issues, environmental
ground in late October for a new dormitory, a project that has been concerns, current events, for instance)? Should w^e consider creating
part ofour long range strategic plan and will allow us to convert the a signature course or program that takes advantage of our unique
Phillips dormitory into much needed office and administrative location? Does our schedule allow for sufficient classroom contact
space and the Boynton dormitory into additional faculty housing. time between teachers and students? Does the conflict-free block
The new building will house 30 students and contain three faculty for the arts need to be re-evaluated? If our mission is to prepare
apartments. The size of the school will not change but this new young people for Hfe, do we provide sufficient attention to issues of
building may allow us to slightly increase the percentage ofboard- health and wellness? These are just a few ofthe issues this commit-
ing girls we admit.We expect this new residence to be ready for the tee will consider.
start ofthe 2007-08 school year. In addition, thanks to the generos- During the 2005-2006 academic year, 40 members ofour fac-
ity ofa lead donor, construction on our new hockey rink will com- ulty took advantage ofprofessional development funding provided
mence in early November. This facility is a long overdue upgrade by the Academy. Their endeavors ranged from academic work in
from the venerable but antiquated Frost rink. Lastly, in the realm of pursuit ofadvanced degrees, scientific field studies and participation
new facilities, we plan to install an artificial turfsurface behind the in Advanced Placement workshops, internet conferences, literary
Farmhouse in the late fall.This state ofthe art playing surface will seminars, writing symposiums, ceramics and art workshops, diversity
significantly reduce the cancelled games and practices that our var- conferences and professional certification institutes.These opportu-
sity andjunior varsity athletes frequently experience due to the exi- nities for professional growth help to build on the tradition ofgood
gencies ofthe New England weather. teaching that has always been part ofthe Academy.
In spring 2007, we will begin a student/faculty exchange with Another beautiful fall in Byfield passes and winter beckons.As
the Alliance School for Boys and the Kenya High School for Girls. always, I invite you to visit our bucolic and historic campus to view
Both boarding schools are located outside ofNairobi, Kenya.Three our new building projects, but also to see firsthand how the process
or four Academy students, along with a faculty member, will spend ofhelping young men and women lay the foundations for fulfilled
the month of March at these schools and then return to Byfield and rewarding lives continues at the Academy - a tradition begun
accompanied by two Kenyan students and one oftheir faculty. Our more than 244 years ago.
African visitors will stay at the Academy for the remainder of our
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spring term. In another initiative, the Academic Office and the X.^
Language Department are planning for the introduction of
Mandarin Chinese into the curriculum beginning in the fall of
2007.The Kenyan exchange and this new linguistic option coupled
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A new hockey rink, turf field, dormi- three faculty dorm parents in the 15,000
tory and four tennis courts will be com- square-foot building. A new dorm had
pleted by this time next year.The whirlwind always been a priority, but the timetable was
of construction projects will result in better moved up when the upper levels ofBoynton
facilities and amenities for everyone on cam- and Phillips were closed last summer due to
pus, according to Headmaster Marty lack of adequate means of egress.
Doggett. Renovations to Phillips will provide needed
Plans for the rink began last year when space for more administrative ofiices. The
an anonymous donor gave the lead gift that dorm will be ready for occupancy next
assured that the dream of new ice could August, after nine months of planning and
become a reality. Thirteen months of con- construction.
struction will precede demolition of the Four new tennis courts wiD be built in
venerable Murphy-Frost Arena. The project the wooded area to the northwest of the
is being built byWilliam A. Berry and Son, track, the location determined by the wet-
the construction company that also built the lands in the area.There will be a road con-
school's math/science building, performing structed to the courts which will provide
arts center, and library; the architectural easy access. Completion is set for summer
group is CBT, the firm responsible for 2007.
designing the performing arts center. As the Last, but not least, work on a new turf
school's construction and design consultant field began in early October. The field will
Peter Erickson explains, these two firms be ready, ifnot before Christmas, then in the
know the campus, its needs and its con- spring. The school's lower fields are very
straints. Upon completion, the rink will be often under water, explams Bert McLain,
48,000 square feet and will include a larger thus hampering the sub-varsity teams enor-
sheet of ice than the old rink, lots of extra mously.The new field will allow a great deal
parking, a concession stand, more locker of flexibility for use by varsity and sub-var-
rooms, a conference room, and twice the sity field hockey, soccer and lacrosse teams.
seating of the old rink. Located on Perkins Finding an appropriate location for the turf
Field, the rink should be open for the '07- field presented many challenges, according
'08 season, according to Director ofAthletics to McLain, but great efforts were made to
Bert McLain. preserve as many trees as possible while plac-
Ground has already been broken for the ing the fickl ni ,in advantageous spot.
new dormitory being built on the former The new construction, according to
site of the tennis courts adjacent to Moody Chief Financial Officer Dick Savage, is "the
and in front of Farmhouse.TMS, the archi- most ambitious set of pnijects in the school's
tectural firm that made the plans for the history."
recent Student Center expansion, designed Alllhl I'llVnlli 'OS (lllil
the dorm. The grade level and gender ofthe (;,ihi!rLi kilry '09
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Players preparing for The Fall Classic reception inWashington
GolfTournament Cross '81 Hosts Former Board
Way Above Par Washington Reception President Honored
Alumni, parents Academy alumnus, past
and friends of The parent, and trustee Daniel M.
Governor's Academy Morgan '67, P'97'02 was hon-
trom the Washington ored at a dedication ceremony
DC
area gathered at on October 6 on campus. Dan
the Chevy Chase Club has been a trustee since 1987
in Chevy Chase, and held the position ofBoard President for
Maryland on the evening of September 27, ten years until he stepped down in May
More than 100 alumni, parents, and 2006 to reconnect with each other and with 2006. He continues to serve as aTrustee.To
friends were on hand for the Fall Golf The Academy. Dan Cross '81 hosted the honor Dan's commitment toThe Governor's
Classic sponsored by theAlumni Council on reception and welcomed The Governor's Academy, his parents, Paul and Nancy, made
September 25 at the Essex County Club in Academy community. The highlight of the a gift to create a terrace outside the Duncan
Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA. Following night was Headmaster Marty. Doggett's state Phillips Library. A bronze inscribed plaque
registration and lunch, participants played a of the school address. Marty discussed affixed to a marble slab describes Dan's work
best-ball format at fuU handicap with prizes improvements to the physical campus now for the Academy.
in both low net and gross categories on the underway, a curriculum that will emphasize The Morgan family has strong ties to
famed Donald Ross-designed course. global issues, and the school's continued the Academy. Paul Morgan, Dan's father,
A hole-in-one contest for a Jeep effiart to attract a talented and diverse stu- graduated in 1941, and Dan's uncle, Peter
Commander, closest to the pin and long dent body. Following his state ofthe school Morgan, graduated in 1943. Dan also has
drive contests for men and women, a putting address, Marty welcomed questions from the two children who graduated from the school
contest, and raffle prizes were all part ofthe community.Associate Director ofAdmission in 1997 and 2002.
fun-fiUed day. Alumni Council President Peter Kravchuck presented plans to broaden The dedication at the new Daniel
Catherine Burgess '91 thanked the assem- The Academy's geographic diversity both Murray Morgan Terrace was followed by
bled crowd at the "19th hole" reception for nationally and abroad.This event was one of cocktails and dinner in Frost Library. Invitees
attending and introduced Headmaster Marty five regional receptions that the school is included Academy administrators, current
Doggett who was most appreciative of the hosting this fall including New York City, and former trustees, members ofthe Class of
generosity ofthe participants. Special thanks Portland (ME), Chicago and San Francisco. 1967 and members ofthe Morgan family.
to tournament, luncheon and reception Thanks to Dan Cross, '81, and his wife
sponsors, to faculty and staffsponsors, and to Suzanne for making this event possible.
those who donated raffle items.
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Advertising c^ Stacey DiCroce Publicity ^^^ Patty Doggett
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Nov. 22 Young Alumni
Milestone Stop at
The Grog,
Newburyport
Dec. 7 Holiday Gathering for
Alumni and Parents,
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT
The Harvard Club,
Boston THE GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND
2007
• The Annual Fund provides an essential 9% of the school's $14 million
Jan. 7 Alumni Basketball
annual budget.
Game
• The ongoing support of alumni, parents and friends plays a critical role
Feb. 16, 17 Winter Parents
in helping to maintain our unique school community and to compete
Weekend
successfully for the best and most accomplished students and faculty.
May/TBA Boston Pops
• Annual Fund Revenue Supports:
June 8, 9, 10 Reunion 2007 • Financial Aid: Each year, The Governor's Academy awards over $2 million
in financial aid to qualified students. One out of every four students
receives financial assistance
• Faculty Compensation: Keeping faculty compensation packages
competitive within our own market place allows us to attract and retain
the best and the brightest faculty members. Currently, over 50% of the
Academy's faculty have advanced degrees (a relatively high percentage
compared to our peer schools.)
Reunion ® Enhancements to our facilities and seed funding for curricular
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and program initiatives
Your support of The Governor's Academy
Mark your calendars,
Annual Fund helps us provide our students with
2's and 7's, because the education they need in the 21st century
Reunion is just around
the corner on WAYS TO GIVE
June 8-10, 2007. Cash Securities
The easiest and most common way to support the Annual Gifts of stock are also welcome. To initiate a gift ofstock
Fund is to mal<e an outright gift of cash. Simply write a or to learn more about the benefits of donating appreci-
If you are interested in assisting checl< payable to The Governor's Academy and send it to: ated gifts ofstock, please contact Martha Delay, Director of
with your class reunion plans, The Governor's Academy, Attn: Development Office, i Elm Annual Giving at [phone].
please contact Mike Moonves Street, Byfield, MA 01922 Corporate Matching Gifts
in the Development Office Online Many corporations offer matching gift programs to their
at [phone] or To pledge or make a gift using your credit card, please go employees and their families. Matching gift support often
[email protected]. to our secure online website www.thegovernorsacademy.org doubles or triples an individual's gift. Please contact your
or call [phone]. company's human resource department to obtain a match-
ing gift form.
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Short Takes
Seven Academy Students awarded national honors out of 8,865 Gold
Alum
Receives Scholarship
Key regional winners whose Avork was con-
Recognized by National
sidered for national recognition. All works
Merit
were evaluated for technical proficiency,
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originality and the emergence ofan authen-
Congratulations to sevenAcademy sen- tic voice.
iors who were recently recognized by the
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for their exceptional achievement on
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^B'" Scholarship Qualifying Test. More than
''ij^^^^H^^' 1.4 million students took the 2005 Seventeen students at The Governor's
r " \ PSAT/NSMQT Allan Bradley was one of Academy in Byfield have earned the desig-
only 16,000 to be named a 2007 Semi- nation ofAP Scholar by the College Board
Finalist, an honor that qualifies him to be in recognition of their exceptional achieve-
considered as a Finalist and a scholarship ment on the college-level Advanced
recipient. Meghan Doherty, Royce Kwon, Placement Program (AP) Exams. Students
Dane Lemberger, Charles Nicholson, took AP Exams in May 2006 after complet-
Claudia Peng and Casey Wheelwright were ing challenging college-level courses at their
Hilary Scheintaub '05 is one of three among the 34,000 Commended Students. high schools. About 18 percent ofthe more
College of Engineering Students at the than 1.3 million high school students in
University of Massachusetts/Amherst to be 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who
selected by the Society ofWomen Engineers Scholastic Art Awards Go to took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently
to receive scholarships for 2006-2007. Hilary Two Academy Students high level to merit the recognition of AP
Scholar.
is a double major in electrical and computer
At The Governor's Academy, Cameron
engineering and music.
Archibald ofWest Newbury, Brent Biehnski
The SWE Scholarship Program pro-
ofRaleigh, NC, Mary Boadu ofBronx, NY,
vides financial assistance for women admit-
Nicholas Caro ofAndover, Sarah Harmeling
ted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate of North Reading, Kidong Kim of Seoul,
programs in preparation for careers in engi-
Korea, Kathryn Malleck ofAndover, David
neering, engineering technology, and com-
Shack ofAndover, Elizabeth Tarr ofBeverly,
SWE
puter science. Each year disburses and DanaVancisin of Hamilton qualified for
more than 130 new and renewed scholar- the AP Scholar Award by completing three
ships valued at more than $300,000. The or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or
minimum GPA for appHcants is 3.5/4.0 for higher.
freshman, and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore,junior, Sean Cho '06 Self-portratit Morgan Bradford of South Hamilton,
senior, and graduate students. Scholarships Steven Cody of Midlothian, VA, and
and fellowships range from $1,000 to Hyunwoo Cho '06 ofSeoul, Korea, and Kullachate Muanghapoh of Nontaburi,
$10,000 each. Anna Smith '08 of Newburyport recently Thailand qualified for the AP Scholar with
SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for- received national awards from the Alliance HonorAward by earning an average grade of
profit educational and service organization forYoungArtists andWriters. Hyunwoo was at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and
designed to be the driving force that estab- awarded a Silver for his photography portfo- grades of 3 or higher on four or more of
lishes engineering as a highly desirable career lio and Anna received a Gold for her ceram- these exams.
aspiration for women. SWE's goal is empow- ics. As a gold award winner, Anna had her Alexander Crosett of North Andover,
ering women to succeed and advance in work on display for six weeks at the (Charles Grant of Boxford, Mackenzie
Pelletier of Peabody and Mark Rinaldi of
those aspirations and be recognized for thcir (Corcoran (iallcry ofArt in Washington, DC,
West Boylston qualified for the AP Scholar
hfe-changing contributions and achieve- over the summer. Both students received tlie
with Distinction Award by earning an aver-
ments as engineers and leaders. highest level of achievement at the regional age grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams
level. Gold Keys, which qualified their work
taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or
to be sent to New York for national-level
more of these exams.
adjudication. Only 1,448 students were
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Bank Honors Four Academy Students
Max LeSaffre '08 Chelsea Barnett '08 Sean Andrews '08 Hunter Archibald '08
Max LeSaffre of Andover, Chelsea Amesbury, Triton, Newburyport, Pentucket Creative. His own path to becoming an
Barnett of North Andover, Sean Andrews and Whittier at a luncheon on September entrepreneur was a circuitous one, but per-
and Hunter Archibald ofWest Newbury, all 14. haps a natural outgrowth ofhis coUege stud-
juniors at the Academy, were recent recipi- Derek Falvey '00 was the keynote ies in marketing and computer science.
ents of Excellence in Education Awards speaker at the tenth annual presentation of "Have dreams and follow those dreams," he
given by the Newburyport Five Cents the Excellence in Education Awards lunch- advised his audience, "but don't be afraid to
Savings Bank. Winners received Savings eon. Falvey, a graduate of Trinity College, follow a path that you might not expect."
Bonds and were honored with students from now runs an independent company, Acuvar
Academy Serves Fair Trade Coffee
The Governor's Academy Dining the growing popularity has stabilized the dence, and spirit of at-risk children. Fair
Services now serves Pura Vida Fair Trade price and brought it within our reach. The Trade is based on a direct relationship with
Certified and Organic Coffees in the dining coffees support children's charities dedicated producers, one in which they are paid a
hall. Fair Trade coffee benefits both coffee- to feeding, clothing and educating at-risk guaranteed living wage. "A Fair Trade floor
farming families and at-risk children around children in coffee-growing countries." price reduces the devastating effects of the
the world. The decision to switch to fair Coffee that is certified Fair Trade and boom-and-bust coffee market on farming
trade coffee was made because ofa growing Organic helps farmers provide for their fam- families," Alonzi says. "Organic production
environmental awareness on campus,accord- ilies and protect the environment.The char- helps protect the health of coffee producers
ing to Director of Dining Services David ities supported by PuraVida focus on build- and the surrounding environment. No
Alonzi. "I think we have a responsibility to ing more hopeful futures for children in cof- chemical inputs (i.e. pesticides, synthetic fer-
nurture sustainability and set an example for fee-growing countries through meal centers, tilizers) are used in production. Serving Fair
the students," Alonzi explains. "Fair Trade computer classrooms, soccer teams and other Trade Coffee is not only the right thing to
and Organic coffees cost a little more, but programs that strengthen the health, confi- do. It also tastes great."
Wilkommen and Bienvenue for Academy Travelers
During Summer Trips
Academy students accompanied faculty on educational trips to France and
Germany over the summer.
Spanish and French teachers David and Laurel Abusamra chaperoned a group
to France for a visit that included a homestay and morning classes in Nice, swim-
ming in the Mediterranean, and excursions to Monaco and St. Paul deVence.The
trip ended in Paris with visits to the EiffelTower, the Louvre,Versailles, Montmartre,
a walk on the Champs-Elysees, and a ride on a Bateau Mouche.
German teacherJohn Seufert and art teacher GeoffBrace accompanied a group
of 13 to Germany, where students enjoyed homestays in the suburbs, daily language
BMW
classes in Munich, a weekend trip to Berlin, a visit to the factory, and all the
excitement of being in the host country for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer
Laurel and David Abusamra with Academy Tournament.
students in France.
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