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Author: Milton Magazine

For Facilities Team, Athletics Work Is 24/7

For Facilities Team, Athletics Work Is 24/7

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Ernie Ostine’s first day of work for Milton’s facilities department was on a snowy day in February 1978. It’s a story that Steve Zannino, associate director for grounds, events, and fleet management, likes to tell. Worried that it would not look good to not show up, Ernie walked to campus through the heavy snow from his home in Dorchester. He was stuck on campus for the next five days during what became known as the Blizzard of ’78. Forty-one years later, Ernie is the longest-serving member of Milton’s stellar facilities team, a dedicated group that keeps the campus humming.

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Louise Mundinger, Music Department, 1986–2020

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Sung to the tune of “One” from A Chorus Line One Singular sensation Every little note she played One Thrilling combination We’re so glad that she stayed. We smiled for 34 years as she helped us sing Walk by her room and you’d always hear voices ring Ten!——- trips to Persan France, Middle Schoolers oo la la Les baguette et chocolate Je ne c’est—— quoi!——- Ooh! Sigh! Scarves that draw attention Do! I! really have to mention She’s—— Lou——-ise——– One Chorus Line performance And the band began to freeze Lots Of Artstravaganzas Brought the crowd to their knees Eight Octet voices as smooth as a new Rolls-Royce The way she helped many freshmen find their voice Soooooo Many musicals For the Middle School la la We could not have done               such shows without her Oo! Sigh! Check out her beret We! could! sing with her all day! She’s Lou-ise! Go to www.milton.edu/news/mundinger to listen. LYRICS AND PERFORMANCE BY KELLI EDWARDS, ELEZA KORT, YOSHI MAKISHIMA, AND  ALAN...

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New Leadership at Lower School

New Leadership at Lower School

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New Lower School Principal Frank Patti is spending this year building relationships with the faculty, students, and families who make up Milton’s kindergarten through fifth-grade community. “I think that our youngest learners can be the most curious and excited learners,” Frank says of working with lower-school students. “It’s so incredible to be part of that process with them, when they’re asking questions and they really have the entire world at their fingertips. Being a part of helping kids get those building blocks that they will need in middle school, high school, and beyond is such a privilege, and it’s...

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Ify Ofulue Excels at ISLs and New Englands

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Undefeated and breaking records, Amanda “Ify” Ofulue ’19 wrapped up an amazing track and field season by winning the New England Championships (New England Prep School Track Association – Division 1) in both shot put (41′ 10″) and discus (129′ 10″). In both events, she broke Milton school records, and she set a facility record (Loomis Chaffee) in discus. Ify was also an ISL Champion in shot put, setting an ISL Championship record, and an ISL Champion in discus. She topped it all off with second place in javelin, scoring a total of 28 of Milton’s total 72 points, which placed the girls third overall in ISLs. “In my opinion, she will be remembered as the greatest female throw athlete in Milton Academy’s history and in the ISL,” says Coach Steve Darling. “I don’t foresee her records being broken for a very long time, maybe ever. An athlete like Ify only comes around once in a lifetime. I’m just glad I was here to witness it.” Ify was one of three captains along with Cianna O’Flaherty ’19 and Lily Wright ’19. “She’s been a great captain,” says Steve. “She’s always the first to arrive and one of the last to leave. Having Ify on the team is similar to having another assistant coach at practice, due to her maturity and her experience competing. Ify is very easy to coach,...

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