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School Mourns Passing of Herman and Doris Hassinger P’77, ’78

Will McCulloch
The entire New Hampton School community is saddened by the passing of longtime member of the Board of Trustees Herman Hassinger and his wife Doris. Parents of two New Hampton School graduates, Herman and Doris died Thursday afternoon after being involved in a plane crash en route to this weekend's Board of Trustees meeting at the School. 

A self-employed architect, Hassinger and Doris made their home in Block Island, Rhode Island, and routinely flew in Herman's plane to the School's four annual Board of Trustees meetings.  

"Herman and Doris were some of the greatest supporters of New Hampton School," said Peter Galletly, Chairman of the New Hampton School Board of Trustees. "Herman was the longest serving trustee on the board and he contributed in so many ways. Herman was the architect for many of our buildings on campus. He was incredibly generous with his time and thoughtful of the student experience at New Hampton. Our hearts go out to the Hassinger family. " 

Hassinger served the School on the Board of Trustees since 1978. His son John graduated in 1977, and  his daughter Elizabeth graduated in 1978.  
New Hampton Head of School Andrew Menke said that Hassinger was a wonderful presence and a consistent voice on the Board of Trustees. 

"Herman and Doris were wonderful people," said Menke, who is in his eighth year leading the School located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. "He was instrumental in our adoption of the International Baccalaureate program, and as an outstanding architect,  he was a strong supporter of campus capital improvements.  His committed stewardship has helped the school reach unprecedented health. Herman and Doris will missed greatly, and their legacy will endure forever on this campus." 

A Philadelphia native, Herman was President of Herman Hassinger Architects in Moorestown, New Jersey before retiring to Block Island, Rhode Island. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture. Herman Hassinger Architects won numerous awards over the years for excellence in design. Herman was the lead architect on several buildings at NHS including Alumni Hall and the Academic Research Center. He was a member and past president of the American Institute of Architects and the Block Island Historic District Commission.
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  • Mark DesMeules
    A sad loss for our school. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew these positive contributors to New Hampton.
  • Mike Mumma
    I just logged on to the NHS website and saw this news. Margaret and I send our deepest condolences to the NHS community. Herman's wit and helpful ideas will be missed by all. Doris was a gracious lady in every way and made wives of new board members an important part of the NHS family. Grace & peace, Mike & Marg Mumma
  • Mike Mumma
    I just logged on to the NHS website and saw this news. Margaret and I send our deepest condolences to the NHS community. Herman's wit and helpful ideas will be missed by all. Doris was a gracious lady in every way and made wives of new board members an important part of the NHS family. Grace & peace, Mike & Marg Mumma
  • Mike Mumma
    I just logged on to the NHS website and saw this news. Margaret and I send our deepest condolences to the NHS community. Herman's wit and helpful ideas will be missed by all. Doris was a gracious lady in every way and made wives of new board members an important part of the NHS family. Grace & peace, Mike & Marg Mumma
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