Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Media Release / Suffield Academy Lecture on the Underground Railroad in Suffield, CT


DATELINE: April 22, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:

Maeve Ryan
Director of Marketing & Communications
Suffield Academy
860-386-4466
mryan@suffieldacademy.org

Bill Sullivan
American Studies Teacher
Suffield Academy (860) 328-9466
bsullivan@suffieldacademy.org

Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095 or 413-427-7352
mgauerbach@gmail.com

CALENDAR LISTINGS

LECTURE: History Lecture on the Underground Railroad in Suffield 
WED: May 6th, 2014 7:30PM-8:30PM
KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Town library; not Suffield Academy library)
50 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUFFIELD, MA 06078
ADMISSION IS FREE.
HOSTED BY SUFFIELD ACADEMY’S AMERICAN STUDIES CLASS. REFRESHMENTS FOLLOW.

History Lecture on the Underground Railroad in Suffield

Students from Suffield Academy’s American Studies class will present their findings on the history of the Underground Railroad in Suffield. The program will begin at 7:30pm on May 6th in the Kent Memorial Library at 50 North Main Street in Suffield. 

Throughout the winter term, the class investigated Suffield’s potential role in this secret network that assisted fugitives from documented locations—such as Hartford and Farmington—to points north: Springfield, Florence, and Northampton. The presentation will include new information about nineteenth century Suffield residents who were members of the Hartford Anti-Slavery Society. 

Working in a project-based learning model, students discovered that Henry W. Foster of Hartford played a key role in shepherding fugitives north through this area before they found sanctuary with Reverend Osgood in Springfield, Massachusetts. The class researched the location of Foster’s safe house in Hartford, and will be sharing more about Foster’s important role in Hartford County. They are also currently communicating with the State Historic Preservation Office to pursue the installation of a Freedom Trail plaque, which would commemorate Henry W. Foster’s courage and resilience. In addition, the students have been collaborating with leaders at the i-Quilt Plan, an urban design organization that creates innovative pedestrian signs in downtown Hartford. 

Suffield Academy’s American Studies teacher, Bill Sullivan, says, “The class hopes to add the location of Foster’s safehouse as a historic landmark since he was a member of the African American community who helped form Talcott Church, the first African American church in Hartford.” 

Learn more about these developments as well as an exciting chapter in Suffield’s history on May 6th

Refreshments will be provided in the Pinney Gallery following the program to facilitate more community discussion. Residents with questions should email Bill Sullivan at bsullivan@suffieldacademy.org

Suffield Academy, founded in 1833, is an independent, co-educational
college preparatory school for boarding and day students in Suffield,
CT.  Suffield Academy has a tradition of academic excellence combined
with a strong work ethic and leadership building programs. For
information on Suffield Academy’s programs and services:
www.suffieldacademy.org.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Westfield News Arts Beat 4/21/14


"Next to Normal" at the Majestic, the Springfield Symphony 70th Season finale and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-23

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Westfield News Profile: Sarah Gawron in the tour of Beauty and the Beast


I had the opportunity to interview Westfield native Sarah Gawron, who is touring in "Beauty and The Beast" enroute to Hartford. Such an unassuming, nice person to chat with. I wish her the best. http://thewestfieldnews.com/city-native-gawron-appears-disneys-beauty-beast

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Media Release: Suffield Academy Hosts 2014 New England Basketball Coaches Clinic



DATELINE: April 15, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:

Maeve Ryan
Director of Marketing & Communications
Suffield Academy
860-386-4466

Jeff Depelteau
Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Suffield Academy
860-386-4445

Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-427-7352

SUFFIELD ACADEMY HOSTS THE 2014 NEW ENGLAND BASKETBALL COACHES CLINIC

Suffield, Connecticut— The 2014 New England Basketball Coaches Clinic (NEBCC) for basketball coaches of all levels will be hosted by Suffield Academy on Sunday, April 27th from 9AM to 6PM on the Suffield Academy campus in Suffield, CT. 

Jeff Depelteau, Suffield Academy Boys’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach, launched the NEBCC Clinic . The second annual NEBCC features: former UConn Head Coach and Naismith Hall of Fame coach, Jim Calhoun; USA Nike Hoop Summit Team Coach, Mike Jones of DeMatha HS (MD), Owner of Stronger Team & Strength and Conditioning Coach, Alan Stein of DeMatha HS (MD); Jim Boone of Delta State University (MS); and Bob Walsh of Rhode Island College. The clinic concludes with a question and answer session between attendees and the panel of experts.

Depelteau says “Coach Calhoun is a name that everyone recognizes, but everyone speaking on the 27th are masters of their craft. From Mike, to Alan, to Jim (Boone), to Bob, each one of these coaches has competed and won at the highest level of their leagues and divisions. Coach Boone led his Delta State team deep into the NCAA Tournament this year, as does Coach Walsh every year. DeMatha is a household name in high school basketball because of the work that Mike and Alan have done with their program. Mike has helped lead USA Basketball teams to great success on the world stage as well. It is truly a treat for the spectators to learn from such a great range of coaching minds!”

Depelteau adds “This clinic is going to be great for any coach, no matter what level they coach. All of these coaches are master teachers of the game of basketball. Whether you coach boys, girls, youth, high school, or at the collegiate level, there is going to be something for every coach to learn and take back to their teams at this clinic.”  

Space is limited, and advanced registration is highly recommended. Advance ticket prices are $100 per individual and $90 per person for staff of 3 or more. Tickets at the door are  $125 per person, subject to availability.  For further information, contact Jeff Depelteau  via email at: jdepelteau@suffieldacademy.org, online at: http://necoachesclinic.eventbrite.com, or by phone: 860-386-4445.  

Founded in 1833, Suffield Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students in Suffield, CT.  Suffield Academy has a tradition of academic excellence combined with a strong work ethic and leadership building programs. For information on Suffield Academy’s programs and services visit: www.suffieldacademy.org.

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NOTE TO THE MEDIA:

Photos are available.

Jeff Depelteau is available for media interviews