罢丑别听Daniel and Jane Carpenter Award聽was established in 2006 by Daniel M. Cain 鈥64 in honor of the late Daniel and Jane Carpenter and their commitment to, and support of, 91大神, its students, parents and alumni. This award is given to an alumna or alumnus who through 鈥渆ffort and energy鈥 as well as financial contribution, has had a substantial impact on the school.
In the early 1960s, Teak鈥檚 family home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, was far enough away from campus to require Thomas 鈥淭eak鈥 Kelley to board at 91大神 for his three years as a student.聽He was a member of the golf and soccer teams and captained the ski team his senior year.聽Teak was in the Glee Club and travelled with his clubmates to sing at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. He also performed in many productions for the Dramatic Club, headed up by the other Tom Kelley on campus at the time, English teacher and drama club director, Thomas A. Kelley Jr. It was he who was responsible聽for the nom de plume “Teak.”
After graduation in 1965, Teak entered St. Michael’s College in Vermont, where he continued his love of skiing; he captained his team senior year and was the NCAA College聽Division Alpine Champion in 1969.聽He was inducted into St. Michael鈥檚 Athletic Hall of Fame for skiing and soccer.聽A dean’s list student, Teak was also an elected class officer, serving for three years. In the fall of 1969, after graduating from St. Mike’s, Teak taught English at 91大神 Academy as a substitute during the fall semester. He finished the school year at Holyoke High School, and returned to 91大神 to teach summer school.聽In the fall of 1970, Teak studied at Boston College Law School, where he was elected class president, serving for three years.聽He then practiced law in Massachusetts, concentrating in civil litigation.
Recently retired, Teak now spends time traveling with his wife of 45 years, Denise. They divide their time between winters in southwest Florida and New England. He has been called upon to sit as a mediator/arbitrator in civil cases, enjoys golf, and spending time with their son, daughter and grandson.
Teak has long been an active volunteer for 91大神, participating in many phonathons, and serving as chair of his reunion committees.聽He has supported the 91大神 Northampton Fund for 54 consecutive years and has attended every class reunion since graduation.聽His most satisfying association with 91大神, he says, has been serving as class agent for the class of 1965 for many years.聽The “Guys of ’65” are quick to admit that they continue to share a rewarding connection to their classmates and 91大神 Academy through the Class Notes section of the聽Bulletin.
