Tabor Today Magazine
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Construction & Creation
Delve into the history behind Tabor’s Master Plan and explore the transformation of Tabor’s campus through five distinct chapters of school history, as we chronicle the evolution of Tabor throughout its nearly 150 years.
2022 Annual Report
The Annual Report is a record of Tabor's legacy and a celebration of our generous donors. This past year, the Tabor community contributed a total of $9,664,014 across all funds—one of the largest annual giving totals in Tabor’s history. Take a look at this year's Annual Report to see how your gifts made an impact for the Seawolves of today and tomorrow.
In Every Issue
Like a construction project, we are thinking about the foundation, the structure, and the utility of a Tabor education.
An issue dedicated to construction and creation, delve into stories of skills that not only build structures, but also craft communities.
History
Delve into the history behind Tabor’s Master Plan and explore the transformation of Tabor’s campus through five distinct chapters of school history, as we chronicle the evolution of Tabor throughout its nearly 150 years.
Don Wing’s legacy is woven into the history of Tabor Academy.
Unofficially, hockey has been part of life at Tabor since the late 1800s, but without an actual rink, it was impossible to offer hockey as an interscholastic sport.
A look at the history of the tennis courts on campus.
Campus
A look at the recent enhancements to Tabor's tennis courts.
Tabor's hockey rink gets a state-of-the-art chiller system, the first of its kind in the US.
Inside the SSV Tabor Boy's New Deck House
Toolboxes & Teaching
Saturdays at Tabor look a little different this year.
A look at the construction of the new Travis Roy Campus Center.
Richard Van Voris—or Van as the Tabor community knows him—finished building his 32-foot houseboat the same year he retired.
Along Front Street
On June 3, Tabor Academy graduated 137 students from 16 states and 14 countries.
Students, families, alumni, and friends of Tabor all gathered for a fun-filled weekend of memories and spirited camaraderie.
The second annual Tabor Academy Halloween Fun Run was hosted by the Fun Run Committee on campus on Friday, October 29, 2022.
In addition to Tabor Boy Summer Experience, there was a myriad of camps on campus this year, including Tabor Summer, Marine Science, and Hockey Camps.
Aliyah Jordan and Liam Houck were selected as Tabor's 2022-23 Student Co-Heads of School, important leadership roles on campus.
This September marked the start of the 146th school year at Tabor. We welcomed 542 students to campus.
The Marine Science Department has partnered with the Town of Marion to bring the beloved Tabor Oyster Farm back to Sippican Harbor.
This year, Tabor Academy formally recognized the Class of 2020 and Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
Thank you to the many alumni who made the journey back to Marion for Reunion Weekend 2022.
This fall, Tabor honored faculty and staff member who reached service milestones of 10 and 25 years.
Alumni
An update from Noel Pardo, Alumni and Parent Engagement Officer
Arthur Ting ’93, Group Chairman of Phu My Hung Holdings Group, is heavily involved in the redevelopment of Ho Chi Minh City.
Tabor alums, Andrew Joblon ’02, Charlie King ’06, and Miles Wright ’14 are making their marks in real estate.
While they may have started on different paths, David Ziskind ’57, Robin Dripps ’60, Tracy Marquis ’94, and Elizabeth Tuckel ’97 all turned their love of architecture into thriving careers.
Ever since Lindsay Speace ’05 first took the exciting leap into the world of interior design, she has been collecting inspiration from the world around her.
When Dana Nilson ’79 launched Southeastern Development Company, his intent was to build spec homes. However, the 2008 recession led him to pivot.
See what your classmates and other Tabor Academy Alums have been up to!
Food Issue
Tabor alumni and their families before them helped develop the cranberry growing industry in Southeastern Massachusetts. To this day, the companies their families founded are among the world’s leading cranberry producers.
In Every Issue
Belong.
Comfort.
History
From fine dining to epic food fights, Tabor’s iconic building has tales to tell.
Revisiting some of the culinary traditions that bind us
Unheralded heroes of the galley have provided nourishment through clear seas and squalls
How Tabor’s International Dinner evolved from a single meal to a month-long celebration
Just like its namesake, the Beebe reflects the spirit of Tabor
A look at the dining establishments that have come and gone (or remained) over the decades
Campus
In a time of isolation, Tabor student built global bridges
Pairing sustainable food with education has yielded fruitful results for students and alumni
A daily ritual helps students be present while connecting with art.
How a friendly team-building exercise turned into a high stakes culinary competition
Along Front Street
Cook Chicken Maryland with Chef Andrew
On April 30, Tabor Academy honored four recipients of the 2022 Circle of Excellence award.
Press Release: Tabor Academy Halloween Fun Run Committee announces winners for the 2021 Halloween Fun Run
Tabor Alum Returns to Lacrosse
This fall we honored our faculty and staff who reached 10 and 25 years at Tabor Academy.
Head of School Tony Jaccaci speaks about the 2021-2022 year.
Tabor Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Walker as the new Director of Co-Curricular and Athletic Programs.
Tabor Academy Head of School Tony Jaccaci announced that the Tabor Board of Trustees has approved a proposal to provide financial support to the Town of Marion.
Tabor Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyrone Black, Ed.D., as Associate Head of School beginning July 1, 2022.
Tabor won a 2021 Gold InspirED School Marketers Brilliance Award this week for its Admitted Student Welcome project, Taborflix, in the only international competition that recognizes excellence in private and independent school marketing and communications.
Tabor becomes the first high school to acquire Nortek Eco, an acoustic doppler current profiler.
More than just a fundraiser, #TaborTime is about relationships. This year, the Day of Giving resulted in a record-breaking $523,261 raised and fell just short of the all-time donor participation record of 1,228 with 1,159.
Tabor Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachael Beare as Associate Head of School for External Affairs.
Wickenden Chapel is looking a bit more colorful thanks to a few new faces gracing its walls.
Student artwork is chosen for display in Boston art exhibition founded by Creatives of Color.
Alumni
Tabor alumni and their families before them helped develop the cranberry growing industry in Southeastern Massachusetts. To this day, the companies their families founded are among the world’s leading cranberry producers.
On April 30, Tabor Academy honored four recipients of the 2022 Circle of Excellence award.
Across the country and around the world, Tabor alumni are serving delicious food
Tabor Alum Returns to Lacrosse
In the Pacific Northwest, one alumnus is raising cattle for a leading grocery chain
Tabor alums are racing forward with a new spiked beverage.
Wickenden Chapel is looking a bit more colorful thanks to a few new faces gracing its walls.
Olympics Issue
Conversations with former Olympians and future competitors
In Every Issue
I believe in the lessons one can learn playing on a team: true sportsmanship, unselfish commitment to others, hard work, and achieving goals. And, I have enjoyed hearing the stories of athletes who have overcome adversity to reach those goals.
Some might wonder if I made a grammatical mistake when I switched disciplines ... today, instead of riding as an Olympic equestrian, I am writing to you as the editor of the Olympic Issue of Tabor Today.
When Tabor was faced with great uncertainty, the Board of Trustees looked to Julie Salit for guidance, leadership, and stability. Little did they know that less than a month after she stepped into the role of Acting Head of School, and later Interim, our world would face an unprecedented time in its history, but their choice for a leader was up for the challenge.
History
Tracing the Roots of Tabor’s Olympic Sailing Lineage
International school trips in the 1920s and ’30s included visits to the Games
John “Jack” Riley ’39 and the unsung heroes of American hockey
Frank Righeimer, Jr., ’25 and the Pinnacle of American Fencing
Geoffrey Tootell ’44 and the 1946 Inter-Allied Games
Campus
Anthony “Tony” Jaccaci is humbled and excited to take the helm
Mental and Physical Conditioning for Elite Athletes
How Tabor and Special Olympics forged a lasting bond
Along Front Street
Honoring those who bring our mission to life through the pursuit of lifelong learning and high standards of achievement.
With the arrival of spring and flowers blooming, community members may have noticed some creative installations popping up around campus recently.
With the easing of COVID pandemic restrictions, the Class of 2021 was able to partake in some much loved senior traditions in recognition of their accomplishments and celebration of their achievements!
Aliyah Jordan ‘23 submitted her poem “Heroes Unsung" to win the top prize at the Tri-Town Against Racism 2021 Black History Month Creative Expression Contest
Tabor Academy is pleased to induct 25 members of the Class of 2021 into the Tabor chapter of the Cum Laude Society.
A much-loved tradition — International Week returned this year to the delight of the Tabor community.
Sophomore Charlotte Forker ‘23 has joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Students of the Year Campaign as she raises funds in memory of her mother and Tabor nurse, Jennifer Forker.
Congratulations to our new student co-heads of school from the Class of 2022, Liv Justice and Percy Ackerman.
The Friday before Commencement, Hoyt Stage was buzzing with excitement as Tabor’s Performing Arts Showcase featured dance, vocal, and instrumental music performances.
With the school year quickly coming to an end, the Tabor community came together on Duffy Fields to celebrate Spring Fest, a favorite tradition filled with live music, food, games, and a leisurely vibe.
Tabor students Sarah Blake ‘22, Lauren Cohen ‘24, Mary Townsend ‘22, and Emma Zhou ‘23 recently had artwork selected for the Marion Art Center’s newest exhibit titled, “High School Art Show.”
Alumni
The work of the Alumni Relations Office continues, and in fact thrives, during this unique year.
Gia Doonan '13 and the Women's 8 won their first heat in the Olympics and are headed to the finals on July 29 at 9:05pm ET to defend their gold.
The Passionate Pursuit of Excellence Across Generations
Tabor’s squash community discusses why the sport met resistance from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and their hopes for the future of the game.
Conversations with former Olympians and future competitors
2020 Features
BY SETH BURR '97
BY ERIC LONG, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
An interview with Justin Nichols '07
CREATIVITY IN ACTION
by Alexandra Decas ’05
A Tribute
BY ANDREW McCAIN ’84, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
BY CONAN LEARY ‘97, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOBY BRANION '81
By Kristin McLaughlin, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations
BY TIM CLEARY, DEAN OF STUDENTS
BY JULIE SALIT, INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL