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news of the school Andrew Demas ’11 is honored with Allard K. Lowenstein ’45 Award ndrew Demas ’11 made an indelible mark on Horace Mann School through activities in the arts, publications and service. He was honored for his dedication to Horace Mann on class Day 2011 with the allard K. lowenstein ’45 award. The award is given each year by the Horace Mann School alumni association in memory of lowenstein, an educator, a congressman, ambassador to the United nations, and a tireless supporter of civil rights. Members of the graduating class select a classmate they feel exemplifies lowenstein’s qualities of citizenship and leadership, demonstrated by constructive concern for others and distinguished service to the Horace Mann School community. andrew Demas “not only contributed to daily life at HM, but inspired others to do so as well, elevating the entire school community. His genuine concern a for others is unparalleled and his ability to have made such a substantial impact at our School is truly remarkable,” said Director of Development Melissa parento ’90 who presented the award on behalf of the alumni association. Demas was active in HM publications. as Cinemann editor-in-chief he transformed the publication’s layout, design, and content. as executive editor of The Review, he set a new standard for excellence in production and layout. He frequently contributed to The Record, Folio 51, and Insight while also mentoring others in the Stupub. andrew was president of the Glee club, and music groups The HarMannics and HarManny. He organized fundraisers, community concerts and the newsletter Harmony to share Glee club life. “His leadership in the choral community, coupled with his commitment to community service, inspired him to produce, organize, and direct HM’s acappellooza, a multischool charity competition to support neglected music programs in new york city,” parento said. Demas joined the Horace Mann Service learning Team at its inception in 2007, and helped develop the team into a vehicle for the educational development of elementary students who participate in activities at the Kingsbridge Heights community center (K.H.c.c). He assisted in developing Service learning Day, accelerating the growth of the Service learning program, and introduced a recorder program at K.H.c.c. to help spread the thrill of being able to learn to play an instrument. andrew was also an HMo peer leader, a Dorrientation volunteer and a Student ambassador. a dedicated member of the varsity swim team, he contributed greatly to the success of this title-winning team by “constantly encouraging and wildly cheering for his fellow teammates,” parento said. The 2011 allard K. lowenstein award thus recognized Demas’ “commitment to the well-being of Horace Mann and the greater community, his desire to mentor and lead, and his dedication to making HM a better place.” $ Reuben Dizengoff ’11 is honored with Jonathan Kleier ’01 Award euben Dizengoff ’11 was honored on class Day with The Jonathan Kleier ’01 leadership endowment award. The award was established by ian and Michele Kleier and Samantha Kleier forbes ’90 and Sabrina Kleier Morgenstern ’94 in memory of their son and brother Jonathan Kleier ’01. While a student at Horace Mann School, Jonathan was an avid sports competitor and team leader whose best memories R were of his time spent with teammates. The award recognizes an athlete who best exemplifies the characteristics for which Jonathan Kleier was so appreciated: passion, pride, and leadership. in honoring Dizengoff, the Kleiers and Horace Mann School recognized a student and athlete who put a great deal of time and energy into Horace Mann athletics. a three-sport athlete who was captain of two teams, reuben made it a priority to support other players, teams and fellow students at athletic and non-athletic events, when he was not competing himself. an inspirational player and a mentor to young players, his teams rallied around him. The water polo team voted reuben captain in 2011, as well as Mvp at the end of the season, and credited its success, in part, to his efforts to create an environment in which all members thrived. reuben was also a standout on the swim team, constantly pushing himself and his teammates to their limits, resulting in the team’s fourth straight ivy league title. as captain of the baseball team he led by example as the first on the field each day and last off, honing his skills as a player and encouraging others to follow suit. $ Horace mann magazine Winter 2012 43

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Horace Mann - Winter 2012

Horace Mann - Winter 2012
Contents
Letters
Greetings from Dr. Tom Kelly
Greetings from Melissa Parento ’90
Horace Mann School’s 125th Anniversary Observances Begin
Strategic Thinking
New Initiatives in Institutional Research and Admissions
HM's New Director of College Counseling
Timothy HO and Monica Merlo are 2011 Tina and Dave Bellet Teaching Excellence Award Winners
Langfan Oratorical Contest, 2011
Horace Mann School Graduates 178 in June, 2011
Alumni Council Corner
Bookshelf
Class Notes
Memorials
Philanthropy and You

Horace Mann - Winter 2012