Summer 2026
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It’s the first week of fall term and Ava Chung ’29 and Lilli Kerluke ’29 are aiming their cameras at a bookshelf in the Frederick R. Mayer Art Center. Their assignment is to experiment with the camera’s manual settings. They adjust the aperture, then the shutter speed, then the ISO, to see how their choices affect the outcome.
Both students take photos on their cell phones every day, but Kerluke says, “I want to perfect my craft and learn more about what goes on inside the camera (more than our eyes can see)!”
Closing that gap is what Adam Hosmer, an art instructor and the chair of the Art Department, loves about teaching ART 205: Photography I: Composing Concepts. “So many students come to the class not really knowing what it’s going to be,” Hosmer says. “Then they realize that they already have a fairly developed visual language when it comes to photography. They start to see themselves as artistic in a way that they didn’t before.”
Around The Table
Alumni
Exonians in Review
When We Walk By: The Workbook: A 30-Day Guide to Understanding Homelessness and Becoming Part of the Solution
Don Burnes ’59
with Kevin F. Adler
North Atlantic Books, 2026
The Hydrogen Atom: Doorway to Quantum Physics, Its Symmetries and Radiative Shift
G. Jordan Maclay ’59
World Scientific Publishing, 2026
From Lab to Launch: A Step-by-Step Guide to Bringing Discovery and Innovation to Market
Davis Farmer ’70
Advantage Books, 2026
A Tender Age: A Novel
Chang-rae Lee ’83
Riverhead Books, 2026
The Next China Is Still China: An Insider's Playbook for Winning in the New Era
Joe Ngai ’93
with Nick Leung
Scribner, 2026
The Sixth Bureau
Drake Bennett '94
with Jordan Robertson
Bloomberg News, 2026
A Killer Story
Josh Levine '96
HBO
2026
Jaded Falls
Tom Ormondroyd ’96
Drummers House Publishing, 2026
The Black Madonna: Icon of Resistance and Nourisher of Souls
Christena Cleveland ’98
Hay House, 2026
Recession: The Real Reasons Economies Shrink and What to Do About It
Tyler Goodspeed '03
Basic Venture, 2026
The Academy
Connections
Alumni
From Every Quarter: Fall 2026
Exeter, NH
New day student families gathered on campus for a welcome barbecue with remarks from Academy leadership and current day students. The event was hosted by the Family Engagement and Giving Office.
Weston, MA
Sunil and Uma Reddy P’28, P’29 hosted a gathering for Exeter families, including newly admitted students.
Washington, DC
Exonians and guests spent an afternoon helping prepare meals at DC Central Kitchen. John Ordway ’75 organized and hosted the non sibi event. Robert Conner ’15 (left) and Sam Hobbs (right) hosted a Pride celebration at their home for alumni, parents and guests including Joanne Lembo P’21, director of student activities and LGBTQIA+ student coordinator (middle). John Bodine ’68, Michael Connelly ’82, Bill Huber, Chuck Curran ’82, Renata Davis, Bill Davis ’75, Joe Kim, Robert Levy ’76, Scott Steele ’76 and Richard McShane ’17 enjoyed a scenic 28-mile ride along the Potomac. This annual ride was organized by Glenn Williamson ’79. Young alumni Maya Ilangovan ’26, Paris Tran ’26, Stephanie Adamakos ’12, Hannah Dung ’13 and Olivia Dockery ’26 spent a summer evening together.
Miami, FL
Current and incoming families attended a welcome event hosted by Ana and Allen Knoll P’29. Pictured here are Daph Ryerson ’27, Maya Lee-Schonfeld ’30, Dakota Hock ’30, William Stark ’29 and Trip Spurlock ’29.
West End, North Carolina
Former Exeter swimmers, divers and water polo players from around the world gathered to celebrate the 88th birthday of their coach Roger Nekton H’69; P’85, P’98. What no one could have known was that the long-planned surprise became a living celebration of Coach Rog’s remarkable life. Nekton died peacefully on July 29, just 18 days after the party, leaving a legacy of mentorship, friendship and countless lives changed by his example. Clarke Weatherspoon ’97, Roger Nekton and celebration co-organizer Gene Shen ’72 The guest of honor, Roger Nekton Chuck Rosen ’77 and Roger Nekton Daniel Blank ’80; P’14, Roger Nekton and Jon Blank ’78 Swimmers from the 1990s celebrated Coach Rog and honored the lasting influence he had on generations of Exonians. Swimmers from 1977-82, including event co-organizer Laura Schwartz ’82; P’20, P’22, reunited in honor of Roger Nekton, whose lessons, stories and competitive spirit stayed with his athletes long after their Exeter years. Roger Nekton enjoyed his birthday cake and the company of generations of former athletes and friends. Keith Moon ’81, Roger Nekton and Don Mills P’24, P’26, head coach of swimming and diving. Kathy Nekton H’76; P’85, P’98, Roger Nekton, Karen Nekton and Tyler Nekton ’98
New York, NY
Exeter alumni, parents and guests gathered at the Stonewall National Monument to explore its history, honor its legacy and celebrate community and connection. Ewan Newton ’25, Eric Bagg ’26, Tanay Nandan ’25 and Alex Stahl ’26 caught up with other young alumni at Pier i Cafe. Frances Treadwell ’19; Menat Bahnasy '18, EAA director, vice president of the Greater New York regional association and event co-organizer; Riya Patel and Livaslou Tanjong ’17 Current and incoming families attended a New York City-area welcome party at the home of Monica and Alex Robinson ’92; P’27.
Chicago, IL
Torrey Foster ’80 and Meredith Lester ’07, who helped organize the summer social, reconnected with fellow Exonians at Fora Chicago.
Minnetonka, MN
Susan Closmore ’05, far right, president of the Minnesota alumni association, and her sister, Caroline Closmore ’03, far left, helped organize a summer social for Exonians at BLVD Kitchen & Bar.
San Francisco, CA
Exonians from the 1990s gathered at the Amador Club for an evening of reconnection and a curated whiskey tasting. The event was organized and hosted by Tina Bou-Saba ’96; P’28, P’30 and Haim Zaltzman ’96; P’29. Regional Vice President Conrad Diao ’15 and Alex Farley ’16 attended a young alumni event at the Metropolitan Club organized by Jackie Kim ’14 and Kirsten Vernon ’84; P’25.
London, England
Kristyn A. MacLeod Van Ostern ’96, president of the Trustees; Madelyn Postman ’90 and Katherine Kwok ’95 attended an event marking the publication of Postman’s memoir, Staring into the Sun. Postman shared stories from her family history and writing process, read from the book and took questions from the audience. Joy Foster ’98, Heidi E. Foster and Trustee Christine Robson Weaver ’99 reconnected at Exeter’s riverside reception celebrating the 2026 Henley Royal Regatta and Exeter’s boys crew team. Reception host Eric den Besten ’93, Jake Brooks ’93 and Sam Brooks ’96. United Kingdom Regional Association Vice President Angelina Nierras ’05, President Sara Cunningham ’02 and Vice President Christina Murdock ’05.
Asia
Alumni from the classes of 1990-2023 met at Heya Hong Kong, a private sake bar in Causeway Bay, to reconnect and enjoy a selection of sake, from traditional favorites to modern offerings. The event was hosted by Malcolm Mui ’00. Current and incoming families, along with recent graduates, celebrated the start of the school year at a reception hosted by Kity and Pang Lee ’93; P’28, Henry Lee ’83 and Cassia Lee ’25.
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