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Mount Snow Academy
Annual Benefit
2018
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R ATUL ATIONS
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MOUNT SNOW ACADEMY
AND ALL OF YOUR
ATHLETES!
From your friends at Mount Snow
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Celebrate with Champions
Mount Snow Academy Annual Benefit
Saturday, February 17, 2018
This Evening’s Events:
6:30 Silent Auction Opens
7:45 - 8:30 Silent Auction Closing
8:40 Presentation
9:00 Live Auction
9:45 Celebrate!
Thank You to Our Supporters.....................5
MSA Board of Directors.................................9
Letter From Shawn Byron............................11
Welcome from Our Head of School.........13
Our Olympians................................................15
About the Academy......................................17
About the Faculty..........................................18
Our Faculty.......................................................20
About the Coaches........................................24
Student Life at MSA.......................................26
About the Student Athletes........................27
2017-2018 Student Athletes......................28
MSA Candids...................................................40
Annual Fund...................................................43
Jumpstart Program.......................................48
Flashback.........................................................50
From Mount Snow to the Matterhorn...53
An evening to honor our student athletes, future champions,
and the spirit of the Winter Olympics.
248 Route 100 - P.O. Box 616 - West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-SNOW/7669
www.mountsnowacademy.org
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To our Friends, Sponors, and Supporters...
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Gold Medalists ($5,000 and up)
Shawn and Laura Byron Robert and Cindy McHugh
Harry Byron The McNamara Family
The Bush Family Michael and Melissa Messier
The Cesaratto Family Mount Snow / Peak Resorts
The Coffin Family Mount Snow Ski Club
The Cooperstone Family The Rebak Family
Roger Crandall Tito’s Handmade Vodka
The Deakins Family Marten Van Pelt & Barbara Chace
The Croft Family The Wolff Family
The Hermitage Club
Silver Medalists ($1,500 - $4,999)
Clifford Bouchard
The Ford Family
Jay Fluck
The McCann Family
Mount Snow Sign Shop
The Nadler Family
Jim and Lynne Sullivan
Joanne Sutton
The Wallace Family
Bronze Medalists ($500 - $1,499)
Equipe Sport Nemesis Photo
Simone Gladstone Nomad Chefs
The Harding Family Arthur Sibley
The Johnson Family Karen Proscia
The Lemley Family The Severence Family
The Leonard Family The Stanton Family
Mattera Construction Steven Volk
The Ormiston Family
continued...
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Friends of Mount Snow Academy (up to $500)
212 Brewing Company The Nadler Family
Thank you! We Appreciate your Support!
Against The Grain Opa Kitchen Supplies
Anderson Surf Camps Patricia and Paul Oils
Arthur Sibley Pickwell’s Barn
Bartleby’s Books Pierce Bros Coffee Roasters
Berkshire Outfitters Pizzeria La Toscanella
Cady & Dugan R. John Wright Dolls, Inc.
Chandler’s Four Corners The Randich Family
Chapman’s Antiques Ratu’s
Comtuck Red Fox Shop
Darren & Denise Parent Richard St Jean
Derek Baz Redd Scalia’s
Dover Forge Restaurant Sidehill Farm
Ginger Sterns Southwest Cafe
Gili Sticky Fingers
Hickok & Boardman Ins. Coop The Grafton Inn
High Country Snow Tours The Nutmeg Inn Food Truck
Hildene The Westfield Service League
Jeannine Moran Ullat Hats of Vermont
Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio Valley View Saloon
Joe and Ann Koletsky Vermont Bowl Company
Kelly Pawlak Vermont Country Dog
Killington Pico Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Kind Design Village Roost
Knot Just Shabby W. B. Mason
La Casita W&W Building Supply
LineSync Architecture World Class Ski Shop
Manchester Wood Craft YETI
Michele’s Nail Spa Zoar Adventure Center
Mount Snow NatureSpa
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Mount Snow Academy
Board of Directors
2017-2018
Shawn Byron, Chairman, Westfield, NJ
Harry Byron, Wilmington, VT
Peter Coffin, Ridgefield, CT
Chris Croft, New York City, NY
Matt Ferry, Pennington, NJ
Jay Fluck, Providence, RI
Constance Geoghan, Hampton Bays, NY
Robert McHugh, Fairfield, CT
Michael Messier, Sherborn, MA
Rick Norton, Islip, NY
Steven Wolff, Fairfield, CT
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Congratulations
Ashley & Patrick -
we are so proud of you both!
Thank you to
the MSA staff,
teachers, and
coaches.
Love,
Mom & Dad
10From Shawn Byron, Board Chairman
I wanted to thank everyone for their support of Mount Snow Academy. Your commitment
and hard work coupled with a stellar staff has made MSA the success we are today.
The goal of MSA has always been to give our students an environment that allows
them to explore the boundaries of their snow skills while carrying that commitment and
dedication to snow sports over to their classrooms and community. All of this would
not be possible without the dedication of the staff and coaches of MSA. They provide
valuable inspiration and on-hill examples for the MSA student athletes and the rest of the
competition programs.
Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of watching MSA truly raise the bar for
ourselves and our student athletes. We had some very specific goals as we embarked on
our expansion strategy in 2015 and have exceeded these goals on all fronts. Our steady
growth, refreshed brand, and expanding Jumpstart programs have helped our visibility
and allowed us to recruit more effectively. Our record enrollment this year would not
have been realized had it not been for the investment we made with the Matterhorn
property. With this expansion it is vital that we add expertise to our teaching and
coaching staff. We have invited 10 new teachers and 3 new coaches to join our faculty
and will continue to add to our staff as the program expands. Our coaches have also
developed more robust full-year coaching and camp schedules, and we are anticipating
only more interest in the program given the development initiatives at Mount Snow, and
the families coming to the valley because of the Hermitage Club.
We are now heading into a new chapter of MSA. Over the past 40 years we have served
more than 900 students who sought to develop their on-hill skills while maintaining
matriculation with their home schools. Their dedication and desire has produced
Olympic athletes, collegiate racers, professional competitors and successful students who
have excelled in finance, science, education and the arts. This year alone Mount Snow
Academy has three alumni competing in the winter Olympics, which should make it clear
to the world that attending MSA is a proven path to success. To continue this success,
and to build out the school’s future, we will require support from all of you.
Before I close I would like to extend a special thank you to the Mount Snow Academy
Board of Directors. Membership on this board requires expertise in non-profit
governance, personal contributions, and fundraising – often many hours of hard work
during evenings, weekends and holidays. Your passion for our student athletes and your
knowledge has been invaluable.
Thank you again for your generosity as we embark on our new journey. In our evolving
efforts, we hope to be able to make you proud and also serve and capture the hearts of
new generations of this amazing school in the Deerfield Valley.
Sincerely,
Shawn Byron
Board Chair
11MSA 2017-2018
Thanks to Todd, all the Coaches, Teachers, Staff
and Board for everything you do for our kids.
Rip it Chip!
love,
marcie, peter and will
12From the Head of School
Dear Friends of Mount Snow Academy,
Thank you for joining us to celebrate Mount Snow Academy
tonight. As we know, our student athletes have each made
the decision to pursue a passion in competitive winter sports.
It is in recognition of their spirit and dedication that we are
here tonight.
There is also another group who has chosen to commit part
of their life’s work to supporting our student athletes’ pursuits. Our teaching faculty
and coaches come to work each day with the mindset that they are part of our student
athletes’ future. This night is also about thanking and supporting the talented adults of
Mount Snow Academy.
Mount Snow Academy’s history in the Valley is long and successful. As we celebrate
tonight, three former MSA athletes are in PyeongChang representing themselves and
our country in an experience of a lifetime. Kelly, Devin and Caroline each benefited
from the athletics, academics and culture of MSA while they were here, and now they
are taking their talents to the world’s biggest stage. Please join me in wishing them
each the best of luck as they “Go for the Gold!”
In our second year at our new “Matterhorn Campus,” we continue to follow MSA
tradition while continuing to seek new ways to provide a limitless athletic experience
and a sophisticated academic model based on conversational education. Our recent
growth to 45 student athletes is a testament to our exceptional school and growing
reputation in the ski and snowboard world.
And, I must also thank the Annual Benefit’s chairperson, Laura Byron. She, along with
our countless volunteers, has organized a very special night for the Academy.
As you enjoy this wonderful evening, please be assured that our school community
appreciates the support each of you has given to Mount Snow Academy.
Thank you,
Todd Ormiston
Head of School
13October 2018
Date to be Announced
Awards, Prizes, Raffles and More!
Sponsorships Available
Contact Danielle: dsalway@mountsnowacademy.org
www.brattbank.com
Locations in:
Brattleboro
West Dover
Wilmington
14Our Olympians
Kelly Clark (MSA ‘97-’01) - Snowboarder:
Halfpipe. The 2018 Winter Olympics is her 5th
Olympic Games, the most ever by an American
woman in the Winter Olympics.
•PyeongChang 2018
•Sochi 2014, bronze (Halfpipe)
•Vancouver 2010, bronze (Halfpipe)
•Torino 2006, 4th (Halfpipe)
•Salt Lake 2002, gold (Halfpipe)
Devin Logan (MSA ‘05-’08) - Freeskier: Halfpipe
and Slopestyle. The 2018 Winter Olympics is her
2nd Olympic contest. First American woman to
compete in both Halfpipe & Slopestyle.
•PyeongChang 2018
•Sochi 2014, Silver (Slopestyle)
Caroline Claire (MSA’13-’14) - Freeskier:
Slopestyle. Her 1st Olympics!
•PyeongChang 2018
Eliza Outtrim (MSA ‘98 - ‘99) - Freeskier: Moguls
•Sochi 2014, 6th (Moguls)
15Griffin, your heart has always been on the mountain.
So proud of you for being brave enough to make
snowboarding your reality.
So proud of you Ashley and Patrick! To all the Skiers and Riders at MSA and beyond,
may all your dreams come true.
Love, Grandpa Walker Love,
Mom, Dad, Sebastian, Caleb & Soren
Alli,
we are so proud of your
hard work on and off the snow!
A big thank you to all of your
coaches, teachers, and staff
for making your
third year at MSA
a terrific one!
Love you.
Mom, Dad, and Rossi
16About the Academy
The Mount Snow Academy community enthusiastically instills in our students the
vigor and self-esteem to take risks and the insight to build on their challenges as
effectively as their successes.
Each student athlete has a different set of challenges and strengths on the snow. Our
personalized coaching programs enable each student athlete to identify the key areas of
growth that are needed in order for them to reach their goals, and then provides a bespoke
regimen of exercise & progression in order for them to reach those goals. The work they
do here—goal setting, managing their time, taking advantage of their own strengths, and
working to improve on personal challenges—usually results in a better relationship with
themselves as students and athletes, and improved performance.
This drive toward self-reliance is balanced with an environment that values and encourages
active cooperation, care, and mutual support among students and staff. MSA teachers and
coaches work together to help each student athlete find that delicate balance of a focused
academic life and rigorous training and competition expectations.
Our unique and individualized system of instruction challenges students to take ownership
of their learning, as they are ultimately responsible for returning to their school and rejoining
class without missing a step. This perspective shift often inspires our student athletes to
become lifelong learners. Our faculty serve as expert guides into the course material. The
conversational education model that we have developed fosters intellectual curiosity and
academic rigour: there is no back row in an MSA class. And if extra help is needed, we easily
accommodate with additional classes, an alternative approach, and/or supplemental materials.
The preparation that a student athlete receives here significantly impacts their ability to
successfully navigate the challenges and risks that they encounter in life after MSA. They
learn self-discipline and time management, understand goal setting and goal achievement,
and grasp the fine line between self-reliance and cooperation. They are college-ready and
prepared for life.
17About the Faculty
Passionate Intellectuals & Caring Educators
We bring experience, wisdom, and an incredible depth of knowledge to the table. This faculty
is driven by passion for their subjects and strives to inspire the same passion in our students,
thereby increasing their curiosity about the world. With hundreds of years of collective
experience among us, we have diverse backgrounds and interests. Three quarters of us hold
one (or more) advanced degrees, and many of us have enjoyed full careers as educators before
joining Mount Snow Academy.
We are flexible and consistently meet the challenges of teaching several different curriculums
at once, while supplementing with our own resources. Within the structure of the schedule,
we thoughtfully create rigorous and personalized lessons, and engage our students in
conversation meant to explore topics in depth while simultaneously assessing understanding.
Our model of conversational education develops self-confidence, intellectual curiosity, and self-
advocacy skills which prepares our students to be ready for college and life beyond.
Our goal is to make the most of every hour for every student athlete. Our students have
always re-entered their classroom at home well prepared. Often, they are able to maintain a
higher grade and more acute awareness of the subject and their own abilities following their
time at the Academy. The MSA student invariably has an academic experience that cannot
be duplicated in a multi-student classroom, and we are proud to build and strengthen the
intellectual scaffolding that supports our students’ academic success.
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Snowboarding
47.1% Skiing
Apres Ski
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with a book & mug/glass of
beverage of choice
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11.8% Skiing/Skinning - earn the
35.3%
view/earn your turns
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19Our Faculty
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VBA Social Media, Dover, VT Eldridge-Taylor, Janet
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Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
Behringer, Michael Continuing Ed
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Courses toward a PhD in Math and Physics Amherst, MA
M.S. Lehigh University, Economics B.F.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
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Training, Brattleboro VT B.A. Literature, Bennington College, VT
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Visual Communications, Herron School of Art, IN Goldstein, Janet
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21Jess, you have come
Madeline &
Benjamin, a long way baby!
We love you
and are so
proud of you We are so proud!
both!
Love,
Love,
Mom & Dad Dad, Mom & Sonny
Hailey,
We are blessed to have you, love you
dearly, and are so very proud of you.
Enjoy your time at MSA.
Love,
Mom and Dad
22The Leonard Boys
Do what you love...love what you do.
All our love,
Mommy & Daddy
23About the Coaches
Dave Gregory, Alpine Program Director
Dave Gregory is a year round ski coach with more than 35 years of
experience. Dave has served on various committees in USSA/East including
the Development Committee and the Alpine Coaches Council. Dave
was named the 2005 NH Alpine Coach of the Year and he led the Mt
Washington Valley Ski Team to the 2012 USSA Alpine Club of the Year
award. He is the former Program Director of the Mt Washington Valley Ski
Team. Former Head Women’s Alpine Coach, Dartmouth College. Former
Program Director, Holderness School. Former Assistant Head Coach SDSA
Coronet Peak, New Zealand. USCSA and PSIA certified.
Eric Wallace, U19 Coach
Eric enjoyed a successful race career as an elite FIS skier in the Rocky/Central
Region and started his coaching career at Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard
Club in the early 90’s. After thirteen years coaching in Aspen, a move to
Oregon gave Eric a chance to work with the Mt. Hood Meadows program
before moving East. Once in Maine, Eric spent 4 years coaching U-16/19s
at Gould Academy, then two years working with U-16/19s at Carabassett
Valley Academy. Most recently, Eric was the Assistant Coach at Bates
College. Eric joins Shawn Smith in working with our U-16/19 Program.
Mamie Phalan, Director of Alpine Recruitment, Head U14 Coach
Mamie started her ski racing career at Wildcat Mountain before competing
with Dave Gregory on the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team. While
pursuing a Business Degree at Nichols College, she began coaching on
weekends for the Cranmore Ski Team, working primarily with U-14s. After
realizing that working with aspiring athletes in the outdoors was her true
calling, Mamie left the corporate world and began coaching full time at
Cranmore. Mamie’s primary responsibility is overseeing our U-14 program,
with help from Dave Gregory, Alpine Program Director. Mamie also leads
our alpine student athlete recruitment program.
Shawn Smith, Head U16/19/FIS Coach
Shawn Smith has been a member of the PPSC staff since 1985. Shawn’s
experience also includes: Head Alpine U-16 Coach for Mount Washington
Valley Ski Team 2010-2016. Director of Resort Services, Stevens Pass Resort,
WA August, 2002-2010. Director of Ski/Snowboard Education, Racing and
Events, Copper Mountain, CO. Director of Training, Copper Mountain, CO.
Professional Ski Instructors of America: National Alpine Demonstration
Team, Assistant alpine team coach, Alpine team coach, Staff member of PSIA
National Academies. Shawn has been an Associate/Guest Coach for the U.S.
Ski Team and is a USSA Level 400 certified coach.
24Tommy Burke, Head Snowboard Coach
Tommy started coaching snowboarding at Mount Snow in 2002.
He has worked with all levels of riders from instructing first timers to
coaching athletes through their Slopestyle runs at the US Open. Tommy
helped build an elite program at Mount Snow, and he also oversaw
multiple programs as the head snowboard coach, including at Sierra-at-
Tahoe. He also has experience as a private coach and as a coach for the
weekend programs at Mount Snow. Tommy joined MSA in 2014. He
currently holds the following accreditations: Level II AASI certification,
Level 300 USASA coach, and Level A judge.
Anthony Corbo, Snowboard Coach
Anthony started instructing at Mount Snow in 2006 at Mtn. Riders. In
2008, he started coaching for the Mount Snow Comp Team on the
weekends while continuing to teach snowboarding at Mtn. Riders.
During this time also started competing. In 2012, he started working
at Woodward Copper where he continued to coach snowboarding.
During this time, he also gained valuable knowledge of trampolines
and air awareness at Woodward’s training facility. Since 2014 he has
been sponsored by Rossignol Snowboards. Level I AASI Certification
and Level 200 USASA coach.
Robby Sullivan, Head Freeski Coach
Robby came to the MSA family with a lifetime of competitive
experience, and has spent over a decade as a competitive coach. He
brings a wealth of knowledge to the freeski program having worked
with athletes of all levels from beginner level free skiers to World Cup
level athletes, including professional media based athletes. He strives to
produce one of the most competitive free ski programs in the country
and looks forward to continuing to follow his passion developing
young athletic talent here at Mount Snow Academy. Level 300 USASA
Freeski coach, Level 200 Aerial coach, bag jump certified.
Liam Downey, Freeski Coach
Liam went to Bates College, living out west intermittently during
matriculation while pursuing a career as professional skier. After 10
years skiing in front of the camera with Level 1 Productions, he began
writing for Freeskier Magazine and was promoted to Senior Writer in
2012. As a member of the professional ski community, he has coached
a number of Olympians and X-Games champions; it is this passion for
coaching that brings him back to Mount Snow where his ski career
began fifteen years ago. Level 100 USASA Freeski coach.
25Student Life at MSA
Fun - Focused - Full
Picture this: it is still dark out, and your phone
alarm is ringing. Then another one goes off. Your
roommate is planning on getting up too. You pull
on exercise clothes, and sleepily make your way to
the gym. 10 minutes later and you are sweating,
laughing, and fully awake, blood coursing through
your body. You race your friends to the breakfast nook, where a steaming hot pile of
eggs and bacon and pancakes await your grumbling tummy. Showers and perhaps
some last minute test prep come next before a morning full of class. You didn’t know
a 45 minute class could race by so quickly. Lunch is quick and delicious; sandwiches
or leftovers from last night’s dinner. Then gear up and load up the vans to head to the
hill for hours of on-snow training. You work on the goals you’ve set for yourself, seeing
improvement each week. Then back inside for video review with your coaches and the
whole team, where you can clearly see that technique that is giving you trouble. Your
coach points out an alternative approach; something clicks in your head. You can’t
wait to try it out tomorrow. On to dinner (so good!), then study hall, where you power
through your homework so you can have some down time before bed. Lights out
comes too soon, but your body is ready for a rest. As your eyes close, you exhale a sigh
of gratitude - yes, this is your life and it is awesome!
Boarding at MSA is both fun and challenging. Students are expected to act as
contributing members of the community. The Director of Student Life works with
students to create a safe, comfortable atmosphere where students feel cared for and
at the same time learn self sufficiency in a group living environment. There are cookie
nights, Thursday evening programming, chores, and strictly enforced study hall on
school nights. After studying, the students often hang out in the Great Room or in the
lower level where they can play ping pong or watch movies on a big screen. Lights out
is at 10:30.
The Great Room is the center of student life. Here a wood stove surrounded by
sofas is watched over by the giant camel, Humphrey. This comfortable, rustic room
is representative of the atmosphere at MSA: cozy yet active. Students, teachers and
coaches are either hanging out or passing through on their way to meals, classes and
training sessions. Once a week we clear out the furniture,
sweep the floor, and roll out yoga mats for an hour of yogic
stretching and decompression.
Our athletic programs take full advantage of the new gym
space, holding dryland training sessions almost daily and
the residents frequently enjoy early morning workout
sessions. Everyone enjoys the jib hill, whether they are
perfecting tricks or just hanging out, watching the action.
26Each Tuesday, we gather as a full school community (students, faculty, coaches and
staff), to share gratitude (our Thank You box is always open), stories of success and
disappointment on the competition course, general updates, and words of wisdom and
inspiration for the week from our Head of School or other invited speaker.
Our professional chefs, Brandon Ruble and Chris Fratkin of NOMAD Chefs
Catering, create seasonally inspired, nutrient dense meals that are as
delicious as they are beautiful, and designed to help the student athletes
perform at their best. The whole school comes together on Mondays for lunch, and our
residential students enjoy specially prepared dinners each evening.
MSA emphasizes a comprehensive lifestyle conducive to personal, intellectual, and
athletic growth. If you are up to the challenge of counting yourself among serious
student athletes who love what they do— MSA could be your home too.
About the Student Athletes
Passionate. Dedicated. Confident. Successful.
MSA student athletes are unique. They’ve dared to follow their passion and fully
immerse themselves in the world of competitive winter sports. They are goal oriented,
constantly striving to improve their time or perfect their rotation as they fly down slope,
all the while engaging in rigorous academics with intellectually passionate instructors.
They are confident, and become even more so over the course of the season at MSA,
with staff continually providing opportunities for this vital skill to be honed. They
are successful - setting, achieving, and often surpassing their personal athletic and
academic goals season after season.
Their success follows them off the hill, where many of our alumni have gone on to
pursue careers in the Arts, Finance, Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics, and
the snowsports industry - including 4 Olympians.
272017-2018 Student Athletes
Henry Harding (6) Griffin Mandino (7)
Alpine Ski Racer Snowboarder
Fairfield, CT Ocoee, FL
This is my first year at MSA, and so far it This is my first year at MSA and also my
has been a good year. first year trying the features in Carintha
on Mount Snow. Everybody on my new
I have been skiing since I was five, but snowboard team has inspired me to
this is my first year racing. My skiing has already improved move on from just plain old riding my snowboard. I’ve
with the help of my coaches: Mamie and Dave. been snowboarding for six years when I found out about
MSA. MSA has helps me athletically and academically.
When I am back home I like to play golf, basketball, and My confidence has grown every day. I get a one-on-one
tennis. I have one brother and three sisters. Their names learning experience with my teachers. That I didn’t get in
are: Caroline, Griffin, Kate, and Meg. my school in Florida, If one kid interrupted, the whole class
but have to stop for this one kids interruption. Also, Florida
My main goal for skiing is to make it to states. My main is all flat land and here, there are mountains. This school
goal for school is to keep up with my school back home. takes advantage of that.
I can’t wait for the rest of the season! Everyone in this school is a great person, you would never
find someone in MSA that is trying to bully someone else
because the teachers and coaches would stop before it
even happens. My goal this year is to try everything. I love
MSA.
Carolyn Marlin (7) David McNamara (7)
Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer
Chappaqua, NY Chatham, NJ
I am really serious about racing and
Mount Snow Academy seemed like In the fall and spring I go to a school called
the perfect fit for me. Last year as a Chatham Middle School. I started skiing
second year U12, I started the Jumpstart when I was three years old at a small
program for Mount Snow Academy. I mountain in Massachusetts called Jiminy
was really nervous about starting this Peak. This is my first month at MSA, and I am an alpine
program where I knew no one. I’m glad I did it, because skier. This year I started out with the Jumpstart Program,
since I’ve started Mount Snow Academy my racing has which was a really big factor in my decision to attend MSA
improved so much. The coaches are amazing and they full-time, because the coaches helped me be a better ski
always critique your run and tell each kid what they could racer. I really like it here at MSA because I get to ski six
work on personally. I love racing regularly, it’s only been a days a week. Being taught individually really helps my
week and I’ve learned so much. academics, because there are no other people in class to
I met my current roomates Megan and Kristen in the distract me. I especially like my science and English classes.
Jumpstart program, and we had the best time together. This When I’m not skiing, the sports I play are lacrosse, golf,
year I decided to try it for the month of January, and so far it and soccer.
is the best experience I’ve ever had.
The one- on-one teaching is really great because you learn all
the things you are supposed to be learning back home and
the teacher is focused on just teaching you. My academic
goals are to do great at Bell Middle School when I return. My
racing goals for this year are to make it to States and excel at
it. I am excited to see where Mount Snow Academy will take
me.
28Elaina Krusiewski (7) Patrick Byron (8)
Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer
West Dover, VT Westfield, NJ
This is my first year at In the Fall and Spring, I attend Roosevelt
MSA. I’m a freeskier and have been Intermediate School, where I enjoy playing
skiing since I was 16 months old. I lacrosse and competitive golf. However,
started skiing park when I was three and my real passion is skiing! This is my second
competing when I was four in Grommet Jams. Being from year at MSA, and I am part of the alpine program. I did the
West Dover, Vermont, I grew up at Mount Snow. Skiing is Jumpstart Program two years ago, and it was so much
my favorite thing of all time. When I’m not skiing, I like to fun, that I started MSA full time. I was born in Japan,
hang out with my friends and family, build jumps in my moved to London when I was two, then moved to New
backyard, draw, play soccer, and train on my trampoline. Jersey when I was four. Through that journey, my Dad
introduced skiing to me. Just like me, my dad when he
I decided to come to MSA because my goal is to go to the was younger came here to MSA and encouraged me to
Olympics, and I think it’s a good possibility with coaches go. I feel that MSA has helped me flourish in academics
Robby and Liam. as well as my skiing. I am ahead in most of my subject
because of the one-on-one teaching, which is very
beneficial. I look forward to making a strong finish to the
ski season with the help of my great coaches, Mamie and
Dave.
Sierra Claudio (8) Greg Coghlan (8)
Media School + Snowboarder
Snowboarder Fairfield, CT
New Paltz, NY This is my first year at MSA. I have had a
condo about three minutes away from
Mount Snow since I was three years old,
I started snowboarding 3 years ago, which has made me familiar with skiing
and the first mountain I ever rode was and snowboarding for a while. I started
Mountain Creek, NJ. This is when my snowboarding when I was six years
little brother, who came to MSA and made me interested old, and it has been my biggest passion. I came to MSA
in coming here, left me to ride by myself! because I knew that I wanted to do something more
with snowboarding. I enjoy MSA, because it is such a
This is my first year at MSA, where I am filming for the great opportunity for me to turn my biggest passion into
freeskiers and snowboarders. I’ve always liked sports a competitive sport. My greatest goal for this season is to
photography, and I want to learn how to take photos that merely place in any competition. Ever since I was little, I
make people feel like they are in that moment. always wanted to compete at a high level. When I was
young, I would snowboard on the main mountain and
Three goals I want to achieve at MSA are to learn more not so much the park -although I thought the park was so
about the camera, what angles are better to use than cool. I never really knew how to get started with the park
others, and to learn about the art of filming in general. I’ll because the giant rails always looked intimidating. Then
be watching figure skating, which I used to do when I was one season, I found out about the grommet jam, which
little, as well as snowboarding during this year’s Winter is for kids twelve and under with park features --but with
Olympics! easy rails and boxes. As a result, I competed in there and
loved the park, which leads me here today. Off the snow,
I love to learn more about snowboarding. I also hang out
with my friends, play basketball, play backyard football,
draw, fish, and I love to play guitar.
29Joe Cuesta (8) Olivia Deakins (8)
Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer
West Chester, PA Dobbs Ferry, NY
I had been ski racing for four years at the
I’m 14 years old and have been Hermitage, and I decided to come here
skiing since I was 3 years old. I started to take skiing to the next level. Last year I
freeskiing when I was 11 and started attended MSA for two weeks, and I had a
competing when I was 12. I have ton of fun. So this year I am participating
competed at USASA nationals twice for two months. So far, I love it at Mount
and I’m looking forward to going back. The first year Snow Academy! The one-on-one teaching is very helpful,
wasn’t so good and I came in 52nd but still had a great and I’m far ahead in my classes at home. It’s much easier
experience. The second time I got 25th and I hope to to learn things when it’s just you and your teacher. The
place higher because of my increased time on the slopes coaches Mamie, Dave, and Shawn are also very helpful.
at MSA. Having the time to be able to ski six days a week They always push us as hard as we can go, and that’s
and not just on weekends has helped me work on my what makes us better. Being able to ski six days a week
tricks, especially my switch 720, Rodeo 720 and 900, and also makes a big difference. I’ve learned how to go faster.
both way forward spins. I also feel that the one-on-one This year I hope to make it to the Can-Am competition.
academics program helps because you can’t get off task I’ve also learned a ton of responsibility. I have to make my
with any work and you can’t get away with doing no own lunch, do my own laundry, and make sure all my
work. The goals I hope to reach in life are going to a good homework is done for class. Other than skiing, I like to play
college and qualifying for Rev Tour. When I am not skiing lacrosse and golf. I play tournaments for the PGA Junior
I love to play Airsoft, go skateboarding, and hang out my league. So far my experience and MSA has been great, and
friends. I live with my mom, dad, twin sister, and my Golden I hope to come back next year!
Retriever/Collie mix.
Annabelle Graziano(8) Jillian Pastore (8)
Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer
Cohasset, MA Ridgefield, CT
This is my first year here. Besides racing,
My home school is Thayer Academy. I I play soccer in the spring and fall. As it is
have been skiing since I was three years my first year, I didn’t know what to expect
old and racing since I was nine years old. completely. I was pretty close to most of
I have been doing the weekend program at Hermitage the racers that already attended the school,
for the past four years and this year I started to do the so fortunately, having people to rely on was no problem.
Jumpstart Program at MSA. I decided to do a month here I went to Mt. Hood, Oregon, over the summer with the
so I could be on snow more and be able to continue my Peak Performance program along with coaches Shawn
academics. When I heard about MSA I was very interested and Dave. I think that this was a great way to be able to
in the fact that I could ski six days a week and have one- get to know the coaches before the ski season. Speaking of
on-one teaching. This season I want to improve on my coaches, the new u14 coach, Mamie, is amazing. She is very
confidence on the hill, get my feet out from under me helpful, and I’m happy to have her as a coach.
Living at MSA is a great way to learn independence and
while skiing a course, and qualify for the U14 Can-Ams.
responsibility, such as doing jobs around the Matterhorn,
taking care of your skis, or staying in shape. With the brand
new gym, staying in shape is a much more achievable goal.
Living at MSA offers a great way to grow new friendships
with other athletes in the building. At MSA, everyone is
rooting for you, in your schoolwork, skiing, friendships,
etc. It is definitely a great opportunity to be enrolled in this
school. I wouldn’t take back my decision to come to MSA. I
am already seeing improvement in my skiing in comparison
to last year. I am very grateful to my parents for giving me
this opportunity to work hard on the hill and off the hill.
30Nicholas Randich (8) Hailey Rebak (8)
Snowboarder Alpine Ski Racer
Bangor, PA Franklin Lakes, NJ
I just started my second year at MSA. I am
My name is Nicholas Randich. I was an alpine racer and am 13 years old. I have
born in New York City, but moved to two brothers, a dog, and my mom and
Pennsylvania when I was 11 because dad. Back home I go to a school called
my family loves the outdoors. I fell in Franklin Avenue Middle School. I have
love with snowboarding as soon as I started. Two years many friends back home and it was sad,
later I joined the Freeriders team at Blue Mountain and at first, to leave them behind. Yet now I have many friends
realized that in order to learn the big tricks, you need to from last year and new friends this year and it feels like my
spend as much time on snow as possible. I miss my home second home. Other than skiing, I play tennis, volleyball,
mountain, but I spend my summers working there at and paddle.
the adventure camp. I am really excited about being at I took an interest in skiing a few years ago, though I have
MSA because I am spending so much time on snow, and been skiing since I was 3. I thought it would be a good
working with Tommy and Cro who are amazing coaches. idea to try MSA because I would get to ski six days a week.
In just the short the time I’ve been here, I have already Before last year, I had been skiing for a while on the
progressed so much! I also love the friends I’ve made at Hermitage team on the weekends but I came here because
MSA and how everyone supports each other to meet their I knew that I would get more time on the snow. Also, here
goals. Finally, I’m hyped about learning film! This year at MSA, I get one-on-one instruction on and off the hill and
will be the first of many great years at MSA. that is a huge help academically and ski wise.
Every Tuesday and Thursday we do dry-land training and
on Wednesdays we do yoga. All this exercise helps a lot
when getting your body in shape for skiing. The coaches
are helpful when we practice giving back important advice.
For example, when we train on a course we say our name
into a radio at the top of the run and they report back
stating what we need to work on during our run. These
little things help me improve so much and help me become
a better skiing. I enjoy coming to MSA and am looking
forward to an amazing season.
Tyson Schroeder (8) Jessica Stanton (8)
Freeskier Alpine Ski Racer
Falmouth, ME Concord, NH
I am attending Mount Snow Academy I live with my mother, father and brother.
for a month to try it out. It’s super fun I learned how to ski when I was four at
so far, and wonderful to have one- Ragged Mt. I started racing when I was
on-one with teachers. I am in the ten.
amazingly exciting freeskiing program, and I learn new This is my very first year here at Mount Snow Academy.
tricks every day! Carinthia is nice, and when I’m at home I am fortunate to be bunked with three of the most
in Maine, I usually ski at Sugarloaf. Maine is also nice, awesome girls ever. I am improving on my skiing every day
but I definitely enjoy Vermont significantly more. I was with the help of all the coaches and getting stronger by the
born in San Francisco and moved across the country to week thanks to the new gym. I love school here at Mount
Freeport, ME, eventually settling into a charming, little Snow because I get to really understand the information,
house in Falmouth, ME. I have my sister, parents, dog, and I think all my teachers are awesome! I can’t wait for the
and my grandma! Since I am half black, I really wanted to rest the year, and I dread the day I have to leave.
push the sport to a new level on our side, which skiers like
Noah Wallace and Reed Lewis are doing. I’m super stoked When I’m not skiing or in school, I compete in Track and
to be here, and I can’t imagine leaving! Field, I also love to draw and read in my free time. I run
Cross Country in the fall, and horseback ride in the Spring,
Fall, and Summer. I will continue racing and plan to go far
with it. I hope to go to a private high school, not too far
away from home. I am so lucky to being attending such an
awesome school that provides me with opportunities that
I would not be able to get anywhere else. The community
is so friendly and welcoming. I am so excited to have come
to MSA! 31Kristen Yi (8) Meghan Yi (8)
Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer
Tenafly, NJ Tenafly, NJ
I love to ski race. Last year I was a second
year U12, doing Jumpstart and coached I also have a twin sister named Kristen
by Brian Wycoff. Last year there were and I am a first year U-14. I started
only six U12s, three girls and three boys. racing when I was eight years old at the
My twin Megan, and my friend, Carolyn Mount Snow Training Center. Then, as a
were the three girls. Megan and I stuck second year u-12 I started the jumpstart program at MSA.
with each other for the first week. The second week Brian Even though this is my first year being a student at the
pressured us to talk to Carolyn, and I’m glad he did! After 2 Academy, everyone is so welcoming and happy to answer
awkward weeks of talking to each other we started to get any questions I have. As a U-12 in the jumpstart program,
closer, until finally it wasn’t awkward anymore. we trained hard every Friday and weekend, whether it was
This year we are full-time students. It is so much fun and we gates, freeskiing or even video review. Now as a full time
get extra training and more time with the coaches. Also, U-14, you are out on the hill six days a week with school
there are fewer kids than on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, either before or after training on the weekdays. Yes, it’s
so the coaches give us more feedback to work on. The main tiring, and yes, it requires hard work, but it’s worth all of
reason why we started full-time was because we would get it in the end. Oh, and here’s a plus, it’s fun! But, when it’s
more training in and we knew it would be a fun experience. time to work the teachers couldn’t be better and the cooks
School is not a problem because we get one-on-one tutoring. and Amanda keep us up and running with their amazing
In a bigger class you feel more self conscious about the food. I hope that I can improve further than I already have
questions you ask. With one-on-one tutoring you get more and continue to learn, grow, and have fun.
attention. The chef’s food and Amanda’s cookies are great!
Being a full-time student has made me more independent
and mature. Everybody has a chore. For example, one of my
chores was PM nook. I would put away the dishes and take
a wipe and clean the tables. That taught me to be tougher.
Over all being a full-time student is so much fun! I will
definitely be a full-time student next year!
Maddie Cho (9) Justin Lueders (8)
Alpine Ski Racer Freeskier
Tenafly, NJ Stamford, CT
I have been skiing since I was very little,
and when I was 9 years old my friend I have been skiing park for about 4 years.
introduced me to alpine ski racing. For This year i want to be able to compete in
many years I skied with Mount Snow the USSA National Championship. I want
Training Center; two years ago I decided to make it to the Rev Tour by next year.
to become more serious about racing. For the past two Mount Snow Academy has changed my skiing a lot and I
years I’ve been part of the Jumpstart Program, where I have progressed so much. I have learned tricks I would of
skied on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which I really never thought I’ve done such as Dub 1080 and a Switch
enjoyed. This is my first year attending Mount Snow Bio 1080. I also enjoy playing basketball and football.
Academy full time. I’ve always loved skiing, and when I
found out I would be doing this program I was so excited.
Having the opportunity to ski six days a week is awesome.
All my coaches are constantly giving me helpful tips. Their
feedback really helps me improve my skiing. Although I am
very focused on improving my skiing, I am also working
hard in my academics. The private instruction is very
helpful and efficient, and I’m ahead in many of my classes.
Mount Snow Academy has already taught me so much.
This is my first time living away from my parents for this
long, so I have learned how to be more responsible and
independent. Switching between being on and off the
slopes has given me a better sense of time management.
I’m very excited to be here and I know that Mount Snow
Academy is going to be a great experience for me.
32Erin McHugh (9) Julia McNamara (9)
Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer
Fairfield, CT Chatham, NJ
This is my second year at Mount Snow This is my second year at Mount Snow
Academy and my 4th year racing. Academy. I have been skiing since I was
Previously I skied for the training center four, and then got into racing. After
for 2 years, the next year for the jumpstart training only two days a week at Mount
program, and last year full time at MSA. I chose to re-attend Snow Training Center I realized I wanted to take the
Mount Snow Academy this year because the academics and opportunity to ski more, I was so excited. The coaching
one-to-one teaching have helped my understanding in each is very impressive because each coach gives you specific
of the subjects and allowed me to learn at a faster pace than feedback and helps you work on skills that will benefit
at home. The coaches have guided me to bring my skiing to your skiing. My skiing has significantly improved and I
the next level so that I understand my capabilities and have am now much more confident when I ski. In school, I am
a positive mindset rather than negative. Skiing everyday ahead in most of my classes, which is great because when
and focusing on academics allows me to improve my time I get back I will hopefully know the material. The teachers
management skills. My time at MSA has taught me other personalize the class to help fit your learning style. One-
responsibilities, such as doing my own laundry and cleaning on- one tutoring makes it easier to understand the topics
my room so it looks presentable to those visiting the school. because you can go at a pace that works for you. Mount
On the academic side, my goal is to achieve the academic Snow Academy has taught me moreabout independence
podium both quarters. As for skiing, my goals are to qualify and responsibility. All of my friends here are so supportive
for Eastern finals and improve my strength to enable initial andalways make me smile. When I am not skiing, you can
attack. My interests outside of skiing include Irish dance, find me playing lacrosse, or field hockey. I absolutely love
cross country running, tennis, sailing competitively, and traveling, and I enjoy cooking too. I also appreciate the
traveling the U.S and outside of the country with my family time I spend with my family and friends. My goals this year
and friends. are to “reach” less in slalom, and work on my “line” in GS, I
am confident the coaches will help me make this possible.
Alli Messier (9) Chase Ormiston (9)
Alpine Ski Racer Alpine Ski Racer
Sherborn, MA West Dover, VT
I have been skiing since I was two years
old, starting at Stratton where I lived until
I have been skiing since I was two. I have I was four. Then I moved to Sunday River,
always loved being in Vermont and being Maine. After six years in Maine, an amazing
out on the hill whether it was for training opportunity to move out to Sun Valley, Idaho
or just free skiing with my friends and was offered and my family jumped at the
family. When I am not in Vermont, I am either playing tennis chance to live somewhere new and exciting. After two years of
or lacrosse for either my school or club team. living out there, we moved back to our homeground, Vermont.
This is my third year at Mount Snow Academy and I’m really
This is my second year attending Mount Snow Academy, enjoying it. Last year, we got two new coaches, Shawn and Dave.
and I would not trade a single moment here for anything. This year, Eric came to coach the older kids, while Mamie came
Every day I can see my improvements in training and classes. to coach the younger kids. Having a girl coach is really nice and
Mount Snow Academy has given me to the ability to keep up makes it easier to talk to her and figure out what may have gone
with my school curriculum at home while training six days a wrong in a run. All of these coaches have really been helping me
with my skiing and they have made me feel more confident with
week. my performance. This season has been going pretty well and
I am looking forward to more great skiing from myself and my
Also, the ability to train at two different mountains gives
teammates. This year, I am trying to make it to the Eastern Finals.
us a unique opportunity that most Academies don’t get to I also just want to feel satisfied with how I skied and to prepare
experience. After skiing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we lift in myself for next year. Ski racing is such a mental sport and I think
the new gym which is quite beneficial when we get out on a that Mount Snow Academy has surrounded me with people who
course. are supportive.
Although the primary purpose of MSA is for skiing and On the academic side, I love the one-to-one classes. I learn a lot
academics, Mount Snow Academy has a community unlike better without any other distractions. The classes here really feel
any other. It makes us push each other to be our best while more personalized. We can work a lot faster and focus on aspects
being each other’s second family at the same time. of the subject that interest me. This school is really beneficial to
my skiing, as well as to my academics.
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