So, what’s next for our graduating seniors? Whether it’s college, a post-graduate year, junior hockey or a gap year adventure, here’s what’s on the horizon for the Class of 2010 …

Retiring faculty member and English Department Chair Mary Beth Feldman will speak at graduation.  She was chosen by the senior class as a recognition of her impact on their lives as people and as students.

Marissa Markonish, NYA’s Modern & Classical Languages Chair, has been selected to replace Paul Errickson as Head of the Middle School. In his announcement to faculty and staff, Headmaster Peter Mertz wrote, “After conducting a national search, Marissa was offered this position in recognition of her demonstrated leadership in both academic and administrative realms and with the greatest confidence that she will ably transition her talents and experience to benefit the middle school program, students and faculty in both her daily management of the school and in her vision for overall excellence.

“Marissa has been a successful middle and upper school teacher as well as a Department Chair. She has been deeply involved in program development and implementation, faculty evaluation and supervision, and promoting effective and positive student life issues during her 15 year career at NYA. She is ready for this next professional step. We are fortunate to have found someone who combines Marissa’s professional expertise with her in-depth knowledge and appreciation for the values, community and Mission of NYA.”