Fall 2005 PDF - Milton Academy

Milton Academy Board of TrusteesWelcomes three new members…And thanks four othersAustan Goolsbee ’87Austan Goolsbee ’87, professorof economics at the University ofChicago Graduate School ofBusiness, has joined the MiltonAcademy Board of Trustees.Austan is also an editor of theJournal of Law and Economics, aresearch fellow at the AmericanBar Foundation and at theNational Bureau of EconomicResearch and recipient of anAlfred P. Sloan ResearchFellowship. He has served as aspecial consultant to the AntitrustDivision of the U.S. Departmentof Justice for InternetPolicy, and advised Congress onissues of Internet taxation. In2002, he was named one of the100 Global Leaders for Tomorrowby the World EconomicForum.Austan earned a bachelor’s andmaster’s in economics from YaleUniversity and a doctorate ineconomics from the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology. Hedelivered the Milton Academy2004 graduation address.Julia Wallace Bennett ’79Prior to joining the MiltonAcademy Board of Trustees, JuliaWallace Bennett ’79, of Norwell,Massachusetts, served Milton asa Head of School Council member,class agent, phonathon volunteerand reunion committeerepresentative. After graduatingfrom Milton, she earned a bachelor’sfrom Princeton Universityand a doctorate from TuftsSchool of Veterinary Medicine.Julia was a member of the1986–87 and 1987–88 Women’sNational Championship IceHockey Team. Supporting science,faculty and athletics areamong Julia’s priorities in herrole as a board member. Julia’sfamily has been active in philanthropythrough the WallaceFoundation.Lisa Jones ’84Lisa Jones, of Newton,Massachusetts, also joins theMilton Academy Board ofTrustees. She has been a memberof Head of School Council.Lisa graduated from YaleUniversity and is a master’s candidateat Harvard’s KennedySchool of Government. Herwork in broadcasting includesproducing a “Frontline” seriesfor PBS (Public BroadcastingSystem). She is also a producerof “ZOOM,” an interactive PBStelevision series that leads 5- to11-year-olds to do science experiencesand other hands-on learning.She also worked on the PBSseries “The AmericanExperience.”David B. Jenkins ’49Milton Academy Board of TrusteesEx Officio 1995–1997Elected member 1997–2005Milton turned to David—accomplishedfund raiser, thinker,strategic planner, and projectmanager for Wesleyan—whenour need was great. Havingtaken on what was then a historicchallenge, raising $50 millionin a first comprehensivecapital campaign, we askedDavid in 1995 to chair, alongwith Marshall Schwarz, our leadershipgift effort. Not only wasDavid’s experienced and pragmaticguidance invaluable, sowas his energy and perseverance.He managed to sustainhigh levels of commitment toboth schools during his tenure;perhaps he was the magic ingredientin their mutual successstories. After all, as Mr. Perrysaid, “David is a boy of exceptionallysturdy character, forthright,inquiring, alert and alwayswilling to give his best to worthwhileactivities and ideas.”Although we first relied uponDavid’s ability to inspire others’generosity, we have also reliedupon the other powerful talentshe applied to strengthening hisbeloved schools. So thoroughwas his understanding ofMilton’s challenges and aspirations,that Marshall, as boardpresident, asked David to leadthe search for the head ofschool. Leading the search wasboth an exploration of the beliefsand hopes of the students, faculty,board members and alumniand a team-building effortfocused on a crucial choice forthe future of the School. David’sinsightful and skillful work in1998 and 1999 led to Robin’sleadership, and to the greataccomplishments we now shareas a School community.A true school man, David understandsthe delicate “eco-system”that supports the life of an outstandingschool. No only does heacknowledge the critical role offinancial strength, he embracesthe richness of diversity, strivesfor excellence across all programs,insists upon architecturalsoundness, supports effectiverecruiting and holds us accountablefor living within our means.He’s attended to these issues asa vigorous member of manyboard and ad hoc committees:Enrollment, External Relations,Buildings and Grounds, and theArchitectural Steering Committee.Perhaps Mr. Perry said itbest, years ago when he said,“Jenkins has been popular inSchool in spite of his propensityto express himself veryforthrightly.”We have benefited from all ofDavid’s expressions—of thought,word, and action. Thank you foryour great gifts to Milton David,and we count on your continuingto speak forthrightly to usover time.Jorge G. Castro ’75Milton Academy Board of Trustees1993–2005We travel so far in life to find outthat we simply returned to wherewe began.“Because of his personalcharm,” faculty wrote about himin the ’70s, “Jorge evokes awarm response from people. Hehas a positive approach and acooperative nature.” We have allfelt Jorge’s charm, undaunted byred-eye flights from sunny LosAngeles, and the inevitable windand snow that greeted him.Once here on the East Coast,Jorge has had an impact servingon the Student Life and LowerSchool Committees. He haschaired the InvestmentCommittee since 1994. Jorgewas a strategic and disciplinedthought leader during our recentrestructuring of endowmentasset allocation and selection ofnew managers. He almost single-handedlydrove Milton’s profitablepush into and then out ofhigh yield assets—literally earningmillions of dollars for the66 Milton Magazine