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Memorials Dominic Careri Kulik '82, Environmentalist and HM Trustee ("One love, one heart, one world and feel alright") The Horace Mann School community profoundly mourns the sudden loss of beloved alumnus, parent and Trustee Dominic Careri Kulik '82 on March 22, 2016 (World Water Day) as a result of an injury he sustained while surfing in Puerto Rico. An active and loyal member of the Horace Mann School community as a record-setting varsity swimmer during his student days, Dominic returned to HM as a dedicated parent and an active member of the HM Board of Trustees, serving from May 2012 until his death. He earned a B.A. degree from Williams College, where he majored in Political Science and the Classics, and his M.B.A. from Columbia University's Business School, with a concentration in Finance. Dominic devoted his career to environmental management issues and to making this a better world, particularly as a champion of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. He was Founding Managing Director of Industrial Ecology Capital Management Global; Founder and Chair of Natural Systems Utilities, LLC; and Managing Director of Dakai Enterprises, LLC. Dominic served as Director of Bioregen Systems, LLC (2004-2012), Board Director for Investors Circle (2000-2010), and Board Director for Business for Social Responsibility (1992-1997). He was also a member of the East Hampton Ocean Rescue, Masters Swim at Columbia University, and Global Clean Water Restoration. Domenico was an avid surfer and lover of nature, humanity and family. He was the beloved husband of Loraine Kayton Kulik '82 and the loving and devoted father of Dante '15 and Nakai Kulik. He is also survived by his parents, Alan D. and Nancy Careri Kulik, his sister, Regina Kulik Scully '81 and brothers, Dr. Alfred Kulik, and Glenn Kulik. To read many of the hundreds of remembrances of this beloved alumnus, please go to: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary. aspx?n=dominic-kulik&pid=179296260#sthash.44q0o8cd.dpuf Andrew Hyman '84, Clinton Administration Attorney and Universal Health Care Advocate Horace Mann School regretfully notes the death of Andrew D. Hyman on February 25, 2015. A graduate of Columbia College and Fordham Law School Hyman served in the Administration of President William J. Clinton, as Special Assistant to the General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and as the HHS Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs. He later served as Government Relations and Legislative Counsel for the National Association of State Mental Health Directors. Hyman joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2006, where he directed the Foundation's work on health coverage. A champion for universal health care, especially for the poor and underserved, Hyman was active in several philanthropic organizations and was a committed board member of HiTOPS, which promotes health and well-being for young people through prevention, education and support. Remembered for his passion for politics, his dedication to social justice, his deep love for his family and his wonderful sense of humor, he is survived by children Lily and Nathaniel, his parents, Allen and Valerie Hyman, and brothers, Joshua '81 and Jonathan Hyman and their families. Claudia Lacopo '85, Technology Director With great sadness Horace Mann School records the death of Claudia Lacopo '85 from cancer at age 48, on March 31, 2015. A 1989 graduate of Columbia University, Claudia possessed a tremendous passion for art history, sports, and cooking. As the Director of Technology for the Bauer Media Group in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. for over two decades, she demonstrated an unusual talent in the discipline of technology innovations and solutions. At a celebration of her life in April 2015 numerous friends described Claudia as a person of boundless heart, humor, intellect, and enthusiasm. With an intense sense of loyalty to her friends, family, and colleagues, she maintained deep and lasting relationships. Claudia is survived by parents Michael and Charlotte Lacopo of Boulder, Colorado, and by brothers Chris Lacopo '80, Jay Lacopo, and Michael Lacopo, and by sister-in-law Sara Lacopo. She was the beloved aunt of Jack Lacopo. Donations in her name may be made to the Leslie Simon Breast Care Center at Englewood Hospital, EHMC, 350 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ 07631. Jonathan Brook '88, Director of Institutional Credit Sales Horace Mann School notes with sadness the death of Jonathan Brook '88 of a heart attack on July 3, 2015 at age 44. A 1992 graduate of Amherst College and a 1996 graduate of Washington University School of Law Brook began his career as a bankruptcy lawyer before moving into the distressed and high-yield debt markets, specializing in fixed-income trading during almost two decades on Wall Street, working at Spear, Leeds & Kellogg, as a vice president at the Stamford, CT.-based CRT Capital Group, and at Amaranth Advisors. In 2007 he joined Merrill Lynch & Co. directing the global strategic risk group's proprietary-trading department. He also held positions at the N.Y. office of Vining Sparks IBG, and at Redi Markets, and joined Philadelphia-based Janney Montgomery in July 2011. A warm, loving, kind man he is survived by his wife Nicole Hazard, children Juliette and Cassie Brook, and parents, Dr. David Brook and Dr. Judith Brook. Isiah Johnson '05, Remembered by HM Friends Horace Mann School classmates of Isiah Johnson '05 gathered reflections about their friend following news of his death in March 2016. Some are excerpted here. From: Libby Copeland-Halperin: I was so sorry to hear about the tragic and untimely passing of my old friend Isiah ... I have such fond memories of playing sports (he was such a talented athlete, even from a young age. I remember his dominating the "Pacer" challenge in gym class every year!) and video games with Isiah, or having arm-wrestling matches when we were little. One memory that always makes me smile is of a playdate at my house playing basketball in my room and singing "Baby Beluga" ... laughing hysterically together the whole time. Isiah had such a wonderful positive energy and embraced everyone around him. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Helen Lee: Isiah was quick with his wit, runs, and to make friends. I was lucky to live near him and remember all of our long commutes to school and home. Those rides could be thoughtful moments talking about school, family, and life, or pranks of the highest Horace Mann Magazine Summer 2016 65 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=dominic-kulik&pid=179296260#sthash.44q0o8cd.dpuf http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=dominic-kulik&pid=179296260#sthash.44q0o8cd.dpuf

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