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Fords in Four: Adam Besvinick '05
Venture capitalist, Anchorage Capital Group; blogger, Ventureminded
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1. Can you recount a memorable Haverford experience?
Whether it was a raucous EA Day, celebrating a cross-country or tennis win, a solemn Reflections assembly, or all of our friends giving each other a hard time at lunch, every moment at Haverford contributed to how fondly I look back on my time there. As an individual, Haverford empowered me to be myself and to attempt to excel in a variety of areas, in particular, academics, athletics, and extracurriculars such as The Haligoluk. Thanks to the great teachers I had, I couldn't imagine being more prepared for college and the next steps following Upper School. However, more importantly, the simplest way to frame Haverford's effect on me and my dozen years since graduating is that all my closest friends all came from the Class of 2005. We're heading into our 14th consecutive fantasy football season (and my 8th as commissioner); we've attended each other's weddings and bachelor parties (with more to come); we see each other every Thanksgiving Eve for an all-too-rowdy night; and we still reminisce on all the little things that made our time at Haverford together unique and memorable.
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| See throwback photos of Adam and his friends from the Class of 2005, and read about his career path in venture capital, on the Big Room Blog.
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Danny Rubenstein '13 will represent the U.S. at World Maccabi Games
Danny Rubenstein '13, a senior at Wesleyan, will represent the U.S. in men's soccer for the 20th World Maccabi Games this July in Israel. The article also quotes Alec Haas '16.
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Ash Egan '10: investor profile on VentureFizz blog
Ash Egan '10, Principal at Converge in Boston, was the featured investor profile for the first week in May on VentureFizz. He spoke about his career path and nomination for "Rising Star VC" at the NEVY awards.
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Ravindra Reddy '90 on the ripple effect
Ravindra Reddy '90 was the featured speaker at Haverford's Scholarship Luncheon. His remarks, published on the Big Room blog, trace his father's journey from India to Haverford, and demonstrate the power of access to education.
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Matt Galambos '13 signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Linebacker Matt Galambos '13 signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after participating in the team's annual rookie minicamp. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Alumni Awards Assembly: Video
Congratulations to Carter Williams '86, who received the 2017 Alumni Service Award, and to John Middleton '73, our 2017 Distinguished Alumnus! They received their awards at an assembly on April 27. You can watch the full video on Vimeo.
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Alumni Weekend and Arts Festival: Photo Galleries
Thank you to all alumni who were able to attend Alumni Weekend and Arts Festival! Photos are posted on SmugMug. Downloads are free; print purchases benefit The Haverford School.
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"Doc" Thomas Golf Classic
115 alumni and friends competed on May 15 in the 29th annual "Doc" Thomas Golf Classic, held at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, PA. The event will net more than $30,000 that wil benefit both the John L. "Doc" Thomas '23 Memorial Scholarship and The Haverford School Athletic Endowment Fund. Congratulations to our winners! See more photos on SmugMug.
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John L. "Doc" Thomas '23 Memorial Trophy (low gross with a score of 60):
Andrew Bailey '02, Matt Fell '02, James Kania '07, Dan Maude '05 | |  |
Patrick G. Laughlin '86 Memorial Trophy (low net with a score of 52): Jason Armstrong, Rick Cimino, David Ford '93, Harrison Jacobs '91 | |
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Scott Smith '43 Longest Drive Award:
Josh Levine '94 | |  |
Joseph T. Cox Closest to the Pin Award:
John Shea '77 | |
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Campus News: 24 Students Inducted into Cum Laude
Twenty-four Haverford School students were admitted into the Cum Laude Society during the 87th induction ceremony on April 20. Roland Yang '10, Harvard grad (2014) and senior business analyst for McKinsey & Co. in Washington D.C, was the featured speaker.
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Alumni Participation Goal: 40%
Alumni Participation as of 5/19/17: 24%
There are only six weeks remaining in the fiscal year. Make your gift today, give your class's participation a boost, and help us reach our goal!
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So far, 17 classes have achieved more than 40% participation:
1942: 67%
1945: 50%
1946: 46%
1947: 45%
1949: 75%
1950: 50%
1951: 88%
1952: 72%
1953: 77%
1955: 46%
1956: 65%
1958: 61%
1975: 44%
2012: 70%
2013: 45%
2014: 51%
2016: 100%
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| Upcoming Events
At 5:30 p.m. at Nostrant Pavilion, the Alumni Association will hold a vote for the next group of officers, and vote on new members, for the Alumni Executive Council.
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