Thornton Academy’s Alumni Magazine Fall 2019 • Vol. 55, No. 1

SOUNDS OF SUCCESS Celebrating Thornton Academy's Victories

1 MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER

Graduates of the class of 2019 are applauded by a packed stadium as they make their way to their seats on the field in Dr. Paul S. Hill, Jr. Stadium. This year’s Commencement celebrated the many successes and accomplishments of 380 Trojans!

Dear Alumni, Parents, The following pages describe some of I am just as excited about what lies and Friends of the most recent victories celebrated on ahead as I was nearly eight years ago. our campus—stories of perseverance With a strong history and a future Thornton Academy, and resilience, academic curiosity and that beckons with boundless potential, When I became Headmaster in 2012, achievement, athletic triumph, and Thornton Academy continues to be a I looked to what was then the future, TA’s commitment to both tradition center of inspiration and innovation, envisioning the kind of institution that and innovation. We also celebrate the in our community and in our hearts. Thornton Academy would become. continued achievements of our alumni; I hope that you will continue with us on Today, thanks to the dedication and from rock stars to published authors to this exciting path by staying connected, vision of countless individuals, I see a Senior Olympians, we have so much to taking opportunities to engage with our school that has accomplished so much be proud of. community, or making a gift in support of the Thornton Fund or Athletic and is more vibrant than ever before. As you read about all of these exciting Complex Capital Campaign. You are accomplishments, you will see it is only On page 8-9, you will see just how part of our history and our future and fitting that the Victory Bell appears on much has changed over the years—new we thank you. and renovated buildings; a residential the cover of this edition of Postscripts. program; technology advances; and The bell, once used to call students increased academic, athletic, and arts to their work, has become a symbol opportunities. Despite all the changes, of perseverance and victory, steeped one thing is clear: Thornton Academy in a tradition that binds Thornton Rene M. Menard ’88, Headmaster remains true to the legacy of excellence Academy’s earliest graduates with built and carried on by generations of current students. alumni, faculty, and staff.

2 COVER PHOTO IN THIS ISSUE Cover photo: The Victory Bell up close. Find the cover story, “Ring the Victory Bell,” on pages 4-5. 2 From the Headmaster 15 TA Treasure There’s No Place Like Home: 4 Feature Stories The History of TA’s Alumni House Ring the Victory Bell: The Story of a Treasured TA Tradition 16 Alumni Recognition CONTRIBUTORS A Winning Spirit: Alumni Awards Marc Cote ’91 Exemplified TA Bookshelf Katie Beane is the Director of the True Meaning of Victory Communications and editor of Alumni Spotlights Postscripts. She is a story-teller who Campus Wins 18 appreciates the power of words and 8 Sewing Hope: Anne Marie their ability to cultivate community Capital Improvements Through Martin Rousselle ’66 Dresses and connection. Outside of the the Years & Campaign Update Girls Around the World office, you can find her spending time with her kids and teaching yoga Banding Together: The Alex Roy and meditation classes.

10 Athletics Band Makes Music at their A Pendleton Family Tradition Alma Mater First to the Tape: Sydney Menard is TA’s Development Mia-Claire Kezal ’22 Coordinator. She joined the 20 Class Notes Development Office a year ago A Trojan Force: and has enjoyed getting to know TAMS Baseball Wins Big the Thornton community. Outside 22 In Memoriam of work, Sydney co-founded and manages Camp Kita, a therapeutic 12 In the Classroom summer camp for children Queen of Strings: A Tribute 23 Reunions & bereaved by suicide loss. to Anne Wilkinson Gatherings The Art of Teaching: Katy Nicketakis is the Associate Celebrating Jodi Thomas Director of International Programs. 1811 Society She relishes the opportunity to 24 share the stories of Thornton Student Spotlight Academy with the world to help 14 2018-2019 others discover what a great school Lessons from a Mushroom Farm: 25 we have. How Alyssa Lajoie ’19 Cultivated Annual Report a Passion for Growing Haley Thompsonis the Director of Development and enjoys providing opportunities for TA alumni to stay connected and engaged with their alma mater. Outside of work, you will find Haley spending time with family and taking advantage of all that the great Maine outdoors has to offer.

Gary Stevens is the Athletic Administrator at Thornton Academy and an adjunct instructor at Saint Joseph's College. He enjoys researching and sharing stories about Thornton’s rich athletic history.

Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy Giselle Tardiff ’90 is the community by the Office of Communications. Development Associate and enjoys helping with fundraising Please contact [email protected] events, alumni functions and connecting with the alumni with corrections or story ideas. community. This issue was designed by Alina McGinty & Sydney Menard. 3 RING THE VICTORY

s the final seconds ticked down on the opening game The Story of a of the 1947 football season, first-year Thornton Academy head coach Edward Loring could not help Time-Honored Abut feel a strong degree of satisfaction. Loring had inherited a team that had been winless the previous season and only mustered a total of 13 points on offense during the TA Tradition entire campaign. The 1946 squad had been shut out in seven of their nine contests and the only “highlight” of that fall was a 0-0 tie against rival Biddeford. When the final whistle blew to signal Thornton’s 20-6 victory against visiting Rockland High School, Loring gathered his players and marched them from the field(located at the current site of the Saco Rite Aid) to the main campus building on the west side of Main Street. He led them through the front entrance, instructed them to remove their cleats, and follow him up a stairwell toward the science laboratories on the second floor. Loring instructed team members to open the door, climb up the stairs, and pull on the rope attached FEATURE to the academy’s school bell to celebrate the victory and signal the team’s success to home and visiting fans alike. Loring, who would leave Thornton Academy two years later to become a successful teacher and coach in Framingham, Massachusetts, initiated a practice that has become an integral part of Thornton Academy athletics. As TA mathematics department head and longtime football coach Jack Morrison ’74 notes, the time-honored ritual of ringing the bell is firmly linked to the school’s sense of place. “There is a reason we intentionally maintain traditions,” observes Morrison. “It’s because they bring meaning to our celebrations, giving us a sense of belonging. Ringing the Victory Bell is a part of our culture that has been passed from person to person, generation to generation.” The story of the Victory Bell traces its origins four years before the school sponsored its first athletic team. When Thornton reopened on its current Main Street campus in September of 1889, one of the features adorning the tower on the south end of the school building was once described as “a large and handsome bell.” Manufactured in a foundry in West Troy, New York and transported to Saco by train,

4 Story by Gary Stevens · Photos Courtesy of TA Staff BELL

the bell was a gift from Charles Cutts Gookin TA’s 2018 Class A state championship football team celebrates victory! Thornton 1843, grandson of Thomas Thornton, a generous benefactor for whom the school library (now New Media Center) created much needed space, was named. The younger Thornton was present at the and an opportunity to reposition the bell. For two years the dedication of the “new” Thornton Academy and presented bell lay silent, housed in a barn located near the Alumni his gift during the ceremony. It is told that at its dedication House. As former headmaster Carl Stasio recalls, “it was an observer remarked, “the bell is now hung in the tower a pretty intentional decision” to move the artifact to the and with its deep mellow tone, calls the students to their auditorium entrance where it was more easily accessed daily work.” for a postgame celebration. Gifts from trustees William From the era following World War II to the present day, the Johnson and James Nelson ’67 were integral in supporting bell’s major purpose has been to celebrate athletic excellence the project. and team success. For most of its history, that tradition was The infrastructure supporting the bell has sustained specific to the school’s football team, and during that time damage on two occasions. Following a football victory over the Victory Bell routine remained the same. Following a win, Massabesic in 1990, the glee of the victorious Golden Trojan players would walk together to the main building, remove team was cut short—literally—when the rope attached to their cleats, walk up the stairs to the science area (later used the bell fell into the hands of a surprised group of players. for home economics), and sound the bell. In recent years, The rope was replaced prior to the next home game, and other athletic teams have followed suit and adopted the each player on the 1990 team gained a souvenir from the bell tolling tradition. Lori Roth Smith ’88, head coach of experience—a segment of the rope cut and distributed by the school’s field hockey program, says her team loves the Phil Paquette whose son played on the team. tradition; they sound the bell following every win. “The In 2015 the fragility of the original wooden-pegged wheel players love how it lets the community surrounding campus allowing the bell to swing became evident as the boys soccer know about a TA team win.” team celebrated a playoff victory. The sound of silence The Victory Bell was actually silent for a time while the permeated the air as that wheel broke. A temporary solution school received a facelift in the mid-1990s. The construction allowed its operation until final repairs could be made after of the Harry S. Garland Auditorium, dining commons, and the family of John Duranceau made a generous donation in his memory to restore the bell to full use. From its original purpose to “call the scholars together” to its current role in celebrating success on the athletic field, the Victory Bell has served as a centerpiece of life on campus. Its sound echoes as a reminder of past glories while acknowledging the accomplishments of current students, binding generations of Trojans together. As Jack Morrison notes, “In my 45 years (four as a student and 41 as a member of the faculty), the ringing of the Victory Bell at Thornton Academy is my most cherished tradition.” He adds, “It gives us the opportunity to celebrate in the moment, reflect on efforts of the past that created this moment, and signal a Left: Two members of the class of 2001 celebrate at transition to next steps—moving on to future endeavors.” Commencement. Right: 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Susan Picard Rondeau ’97 rings the Victory bell with her son. 5 ach school day, a steady stream of students walk through the doors of Thornton Academy’s atrium. Whether coming or going, each one steps beneath A Ethe Victory Bell and past a plaque placed at eye level in the bricks. It reads, “Patience, perseverance, and sacrifice are your path to success. Embrace the journey. In loving memory of Marc Cote, Class of 1991.” The plaque, WINNING a gift from Marc’s family to honor his life and legacy, is simple and unassuming, but its message is poignant— especially to those who knew him.

Marc’s sister, Paula Cote Scully ’89, remembers how SPIRIT: incredible and exhausting her brother’s wake was. “For five straight hours it was a constant stream. I don’t think I sat down once...so many people and so many stories.” Marc Marc Cote ’91 was beloved, admired, and respected by many, having overcome tremendous odds to achieve his goals and live a Exemplified the True life of meaning. He passed away at the age of 30, ten years after sustaining a traumatic spinal cord injury during his Meaning of Victory sophomore year in college. Due to his injury, Marc was unable to move his body from the chest down. He travelled to a rehabilitation hospital in Denver, Colorado that specializes in spinal cord and head injuries. From the moment he arrived he was determined to regain independence, and adamant that he would not be confined to his room. Paula recalls how clear he was about the importance of freedom and mobility. Throughout his FEATURE healing journey, Marc stayed committed to his goal of independence, and to fulfilling his dreams of working in sports management. His physicians described him as an anomaly, ever surprised by how well he functioned, despite his level of injury. Witnessing her brother overcome challenge after challenge helped Paula truly appreciate the concept of mind over matter. “He fought to get his wrist movement back through rehab so he could drive... he just kept telling us, ‘I am not going to let this define me.’” Figuring out a way to overcome obstacles while staying positive and kind is what most people remember about Marc. But he showed these qualities long before he got hurt. Marc was an All-Academic student-athlete, and he gave the teams he played for everything he had, especially his fellow Trojan football players. While Coach Agreste may not have named him the MVP, Paula remembers him commenting on Marc’s love for the game. “He said he wished Marc’s heart was in every player on his team. No Marc dons the Maroon and Gold before a football game in Hill Stadium. matter what, Marc showed up for practice; he got tackled, picked himself back up, and did it again... he cheered people on and gave them courage.”

6 Story by Katie Beane · Photos Courtesy of Paula Cote Scully Time and again, Marc’s family learned about the impact he had on people. When the community came together to build an addition and ramp on their house, one particular donation caught their attention—a $5 check enclosed in a letter describing Marc’s kindness. It came from an elderly woman who lived nearby and had once been on Marc’s paper route. She described how he would knock on her door each day to ask if she needed any help, and to hand- Marc’s “pit crew” (L - R: Chris Motile ’91, Bill Huot ’91, deliver her paper. “We never knew that,” smiled his sister, Peter Fournier ’91, Bill Fournier ’89, Jeff Surran ’91 Paula. “He was just good.” The goodness Marc displayed Front: Marc Cote ’91) on both his paper route and while huddled with his team on the football field was a large part of what made him such a resilient and well-loved man. in the way. At the time of his death, he had secured an internship and was working with the Portland Pirates. Marc was loved by an amazing group of friends and As always, the people around him admired and respected teammates who rallied together to support him. His his tenacity and determination. At the end of his wake, the buddies referred to themselves as his “pit crew,” and they Pirates’ captains and general manager came through the made sure to include him in their shenanigans, even when receiving line and shared the entire team's condolences. transportation was challenging. “They would roll up to “The general manager pulled my parents aside,” recalled our house in two cars, yell, “Let’s go, Cote!” and take off to Paula. “He said he wished all of his employees and players the Old Port for the night—after safely transferring him had half of Marc’s spirit and heart.” into the car, breaking down his wheelchair, and throwing it in the trunk, of course.” Much like Marc had done for Marc’s nephew and namesake is a freshman at Thornton his teammates at TA, they made sure he knew he was Academy this fall, with his sisters soon to follow. They appreciated, supported, and never felt alone. Jeff Surran will join several family members who have worn the ’91 often remembers his friend’s infectious can-do spirit maroon and gold, including their mom, Paula; aunt, and positive outlook. “He truly made lemonade out of Michelle Cote Houser ’86 (Marc’s other sister); and three lemons. He was smart, capable, always dependable—a cousins. They too will walk beneath the Victory Bell, but true role model in every way. Most importantly though, their footsteps will bring them face to face with a reminder he was my friend. He is missed, even after all these years.” of their uncle. Paula hopes that they, along with every TA student, remember that victory is so much more than Always ready to face another challenge, Marc returned to winning a championship. “Before his accident to the day college a year after he was injured. He graduated Magna he died, Marc showed compassion, perseverance, and Cum Laude and promptly set off for Knoxville, Tennessee determination. He taught us that anything is possible if where he earned a master’s degree in sports management. you put your mind to it. That’s my brother’s legacy. That However, on his return trip to Maine he met another is his greatest victory.” challenge when an accident caused his van to flip and he was thrown through the front windshield. Again, Marc found himself in the ICU, this time with a broken pelvis. And again, he pulled through. His friends often joked that Marc was like a cat; he faced several other medical challenges that threatened to take him, but every time he rallied and pulled through. Marc never stopped pursuing his dream of working for a professional sports team. He consistently Marc and parents celebrate his graduation applied for jobs and was from the University even offered a position with of Tennessee where he an NFL team, but challenges Marc’s plaque hangs beneath the Victory Bell. earned his M.S. in Sports around accessibility got Management. 7 CAMPUS WINS Capital Improvements Through The Years

ince its founding in 1811, Thornton new classrooms. Eleven years later, the first Academy has been a center of of several residential dormitories opened; innovation, inspiration, and and in 2015, TA students celebrated the Scommunity. Our well-established arrival of a large, on-campus dance studio; commitment to preparing students for a and state-of-the-art New Media and STEM changing world can be seen in our campus Centers. Two hundred years after its birth, map. Decade by decade, new structures and TA’s commitment to providing resources spaces were thoughtfully placed and designed and facilities that serve all students remains to suit the needs of an ever-changing world strong. and school community. From the late 1950s through the early 1970s, the post-WWII baby-boom boost DID YOU KNOW? in enrollment, as well as the birth of the school’s international exchange program, Our independent school status prohibits us 2021 invited the addition of new arts classrooms; from receiving public funding for critical initiatives. While public schools fund campus a larger cafeteria; and the Edith Scammon updates through referendum-approved, multi- Science building. The doors of the current million-dollar bonds and increased property gymnasium, named for prominent TA taxes, TA has always generated capital project alumnus William S. Linnell 1903, opened IXQGVWKURXJKSULYDWHIXQGUDLVLQJH΍RUWV in 1963. This saves the city of Saco from the burden of In 1996, the campus increased by more than DGGLWLRQDOGHEWZKLOHR΍HULQJDYDOXDEOH CAPITAL CAMPAGIN 50,000 square feet with the construction of community resource! the arts wing and its 500-seat auditorium, permanent art installation space, and eight

A TA becomes a multi-building campus! significant Thirty-seven Saco residents increase in petition the Massachusetts The original library, with 1957 its four marble columns, is enrollment legislature to establish a pri- motivates Trustees to vate school. A site for “the situated at the front of campus. Thornton Hall turn to alumni for support. Old Thornton Academy” is Their efforts yield the John selected on School Street. currently holds Latin, Greek, and Chinese S. Locke building, which 1903 classes. provides essential classroom and meeting space. 1811

Located at the corner of The Victory Bell is Main and Fairfield Streets, relocated to the top of the newly constructed and the annex, which was re-located main building built in 1931.

1889 housed 108 students. 1936

8 * Timeline does not include all campus updates. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE $3M Our current capital campaign will allow the school to move forward with its next campus win—the long overdue renovation of Linnell Gymnasium. Thornton Academy’s growth since the early 1960s has created the need for a space that will accommodate the entire student body. The new athletic complex will allow $2.7M the community to gather together, not only for athletics, but for celebrations, milestones, and community events as well. At present, we have raised $2.7 million dollars toward our $3 million dollar goal! As we move toward the close of our capital campaign, we invite our community of alumni, family, and friends to help us “ring the Victory Bell!” Participate in the next phase of campus growth by joining a legacy of supporters who have celebrated and enhanced the life of the school for more than two centuries! Help us “Ring the Victory Bell!” thorntonacademy.org/forthewin

Trustees and alumni rally again in response to the needs of a growing students body. The William Emery Hall is renovated to S. Linnell gymnasium becomes the site of athletic accommodate a beautiful events, arts performances, and various other new dance studio! Two assemblies and gatherings. other exciting learning 1963 spaces are also added— The Paul S. Hill, Jr. Stadium is added to the state-of-the-art New 2015 the campus map, becoming home to the THORNTON ACADEMY Media and STEM Centers. Golden Trojans’ football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, outdoor track and field, and lacrosse teams. The class of 1981 is the first to celebrate Nelson Hall, the first of three Commencement at Hill Stadium, new residential dormitories, which seats 4,000 spectators! is built to house the increasing 1980 number of international students 2007 who choose to study at TA.

Major changes move across campus. The more than 50,000 square feet of construction holds the 500-seat performance space in Harry Garland Auditorium, six arts classrooms and six math classrooms, the Mary Hyde Library, and the Helen Atkinson Dining Commons. 1996 9 #25 A Pendleton Family Tradition L - R: Ken Pendleton ’52 in the original #25 jersey. Sabrina Schultz ’80 wears #25 on the court. Janice Pendleton ’75 continues the tradition, winning gold in the senior games.

t all started with Kenneth during their maroon and gold days. Janice still proudly wears #25. Her Pendleton’s ’52 football jersey. Even after graduation, the Pendleton basketball team Quicksilver, recently INot only did Kenneth create the family continued to sport their family won the gold medal at the 2019 beginnings of a multi-generational number as they played on college and National Senior Games in Albuquerque, sports legacy at Thornton Academy, adult athletic teams. New Mexico. he passed along a love for lucky #25 “It’s all about dad, who we all miss,” “It is so wonderful to still be able to play and a family tradition of donning said David. basketball, a game I love so much, at that number on a variety of athletic such a competitive level. Watching the uniforms. Kenneth died of cancer in 2009. His women play in the 80-year-old division legacy and his love of #25 are carried Following in their father’s footsteps is so inspiring and gives me hope that on and were even present at the recent the second generation of Thornton I can continue to play for many more TA Alumni Reception in Florida where Academy Pendletons, Janice ’75, Fred years.” said Janice “My high school ATHLETICS his wife Jeannine attended and wore ’76, Sabrina Shultz ’80, and David ’81 coach Phil Curtis used to say, ‘ok, it’s her husband’s varsity sweater to the (pictured with his mother on page 23) fun time’—and it sure is!’” event. honored their father by wearing #25

Story by Katy Nicketakis · Photos Courtesy of the Pendleton Family & TA Tripod

A TROJAN FORCE: TAMS Baseball Achieves a Perfect Season hile this past spring’s uncooperative weather may W have dampened the efforts of many of TA’s spring athletic teams, one squad completed a perfect campaign for the first time in its brief 13-year history, despite the rain. The TAMS baseball team finished its 2019 schedule with an undefeated season, consistently dominating the Southern Maine Middle School 10 FIRST TO THE TAPE: Mia-Claire Kezal ’22 Captures Class A State Championship

An old adage states: “It is not where you start that matters; it is where you finish.”

hornton Academy girls outdoor track The following week at Lewiston, Mia-Claire and field standout,Mia-Claire Kezal once again found herself in a familiar T’22, can attest to this maxim. On June position, trailing Folley through the final 1, the 800-meter specialist competed in turn. With 50 meters remaining, she found her first Class A state championship meet a burst of energy that propelled her to the at Lewiston High School. The daughter tape and earned her a gold medal. Her of Kevin Kezal, Thornton Academy head performance of 2:18.82 shaved over 3.5 football coach and dean, emerged from seconds off her previous career-best and that race as the top performer in a field that helped her edge her South Portland rival featured 23 athletes. Defying the predictions by only 0.27 seconds. of pundits, she placed herself on the map In addition to gaining the top spot on the as one of Maine’s elite middle-distance state championship podium for her event, competitors. Mia-Claire’s accomplishment earned her a At the Southwestern Maine Activities berth in the New England Interscholastic Association (SMAA) championships the Outdoor Track and Field Championships previous week, the talented freshman the following week at Thornton Academy. entered the 800-meter race as the second She became the first Golden Trojan athlete seed behind South Portland High School to win an outdoor track and field state star, Anna Folley. She closely followed Folley championship at 800 meters since TA Hall for most of the race, eventually finishing of Famer Derrick Martin ’92 did during his third; only 4.3 seconds separated the top six senior year. Congratulations Mia-Claire! runners in the field! Story by Gary Stevens · Photos Courtesy of Amanda Kezal

Athletic Conference. Overall, the Golden Trojans outscored team’s success. “It was evident from the beginning of the competition by a margin of 104-6 in nine contests—its season that the players on this team were passionate about pitching staff even recorded six shutout victories! baseball and committed to giving everything they had to the game and their teammates.” Jones adds, “I was struck by the Led by coach Corey Jones, TAMS featured a balanced attack level of camaraderie these players developed. They were truly that included contributions from up and down the line-up. invested in building each other up to become the best athletes Mason LeBlanc proved to be the program’s pitching ace, they could be.” while Chase Morrow sparkled with his glove on defense. Will Palmer and Owen Critchley anchored a batting order The roster for the 2019 edition of TAMS baseball included: that averaged more than 11 runs per contest. Highlights of Derek Bedard, Braden Camire, Dillon Clark, Mason Collins, the season included a 6-2 victory over crosstown rival Saco Owen Critchley, Brady Kezal, Josh Kopetski, Justin LaBelle, Middle School and an 8-inning, 4-3 thriller at Scarborough. Mason LeBlanc, Chase Morrow, Will Palmer, Cole Purvis, and Andrew Thibodeau. Coach Jones cites the team’s overall commitment to excellence and an esprit de corps as being the keys to the

Story by Gary Stevens · Photo Courtesy of Bruce Haskell Photography 11 QUEEN OF STRINGS

or more than two decades, a packed audience in Thornton Academy music Linnell Gymnasium students have listened and learned celebrated during the Ffrom one of the most highly All-City Strings Concert regarded professional leaders in music in June. Four city education in Maine. Anne Wilkinson, orchestras comprised otherwise known as the “Queen of of students in grades Strings,” was recently inducted into the 3-12 honored her Maine Music Educator Association’s retirement, even (MMEA) Hall of Fame in recognition performing the world of her significant contribution to premiere of “Saco school music. Festival Overture,” a piece created in In June, Anne also celebrated her Anne’s honor by Left: Students say farewell at the year-end All-City retirement from Thornton after 26 IN THE CLASSROOM local composer and Strings Concert. Right: Anne is inducted into the years. While at TA, Anne established educator, Dr. Andy Maine Music Educator Association’s Hall of Fame. the school’s symphony orchestra, Dabcynski. consisting of the string program and the wind ensemble, and served as the Anne’s reputation as a part-time faculty member at the director of the school's string quartet. a beloved strings educator extends University of Southern Maine, and Her students’ performances often sold beyond the walls of TA and into even performs regularly in a string out—especially the annual holiday Maine’s music community where she quartet, local orchestras, and chamber concert in December, and the February is celebrated as an active participant music ensembles. pops concert featuring the string and in local, district, and regional music. symphony orchestras. She co-chaired the York County Anne’s passion for teaching has guided Junior High Festival Orchestra and the hearts of thousands of children Thornton Academy’s musical success District 1 Honors Music Festival, was a toward an instrument, and her can certainly be attributed in part frequent guest conductor for regional commitment to her students is evident to the excellent musical preparation music festivals, and served as the low in the beautiful music they make. Her students receive at Saco and Dayton string adjudicator for the All-State presence will be greatly missed by the schools. After moving to Maine in Music Festival. Summers found her entire TA community. 1984, Anne went straight to work teaching and conducting at Southern developing these programs, which Maine String Camp, UMO’s Summer now serve more than 250 students. She Youth Music Camp, and the Thornton soon assumed the position of orchestra Academy Arts Camp. Anne is also director for Saco schools, a role which

12 Story by Katie Beane · Photos Credit Jennifer Witherell-Stebbins & David Hanright THE ART OF TEACHING

ince 2002, Jodi Thomas has been a permanent installation in the arts department at Thornton Academy. She can most often be found in the Washington, D.C. in February of 2020 to represent Maine at Sclassrooms and halls of the arts wing, offering her the National Education Association’s Foundation Gala. students support and encouragement as they experiment Carol Taranko, Senior Director for School Administration, and grow through painting, drawing, printmaking, supports her colleague in the classroom through TA’s ceramics, and photography. It comes as no surprise that she Observation, Support, Evaluation, and Feedback (OSEF) was recognized twice last year for her well-crafted lessons protocol. Taranko, who observes classes and provides and deep care for each student. In fact, some might say she support to improve the student experience, describes Jodi as exemplifies theart of teaching by paying close attention to a teacher who cares deeply about the success of all students. the intricacies of each students experience, and offering “She considers the holistic experience of her learners, and meaningful ways for them to express themselves. equally celebrates artistic accomplishments in conjunction In April, Jodi accepted the title of 2019 Art Educator of with personal milestones.” the Year at the Maine Art Educator Association’s (MAEA) Megan Bainbridge ’19 agrees. She spent three years as Annual Conference in Belfast, Maine. The MAEA is a Jodi’s student, including a year enrolled in AP Studio state-wide association whose members are dedicated to Art: the most advanced class offered in the school’s art excellence in visual art education. Their Hall of Fame curriculum. The class requires the preparation of a portfolio honors educators who “display the highest quality instruction of original work that is submitted to the College Board for in visual arts programs… feedback and scoring. Bainbridge appreciated her teacher’s and provide breadth and style of instruction and willingness to help. “She allows depth of experience to students space to grow as individuals and to become more meet the varied needs of independent. I think this is the most notable aspect of the students.” class environment she creates—students are comfortable Less than a month later, enough to express creativity, while still understanding the Jodi received another effort it takes to succeed.” award, this time from Luckily for Thornton Academy, Jodi will continue to craft the Maine Education class experiences that inspire and engage. Her work as an Association (MEA). artist includes the composition of her legacy—an offering She was presented with that will benefit her students and the school community for the MEA’s Award for a long time to come. Teaching Excellence and will travel to

Jodi celebrates being named MEA’s Art Educator of the Year with her husband & son, Jon Sylvester & Henry Sylvester ’19 Story by Katy Nicketakis & Katie Beane · Photos Courtesy of Katy Nicketakis & Jodi Thomas 13 LESSONS FROM A How Alyssa Lajoie ’19 Cultivated a Passion MUSHROOM FARM: for Growing

ecent TA graduate Alyssa Lajoie ’19 got a taste of the real world last year through an internship at Mousam Valley Mushrooms, an organic mushroom Rfarm in Springvale, Maine. For six months, Alyssa spent two to three days per week on the farm as part of TA’s Advanced Academic Internship Program, an opportunity designed to encourage upperclass students to step out of the classroom and into the world. Under the advisement of faculty members she literally got her hands Alyssa Lajoie ’19 dirty, learning all she could about mushroom farming. She grew, harvested, packaged, and distributed the fungi, while Between the days she worked at also enrolled in Introduction to Business at Southern the farm, which she described Maine Community College—a class that helped her draw as “fun, but back-breaking,” parallels between her classroom learning and what she Alyssa discussed her findings experienced in the workplace. at the farm and the science of With countless hours tending to both the mushrooms mushrooms with her biology and a college course, Alyssa’s senior year was full of teacher, Andrea Bove. The two interesting and challenging lessons. However, Alyssa will spent hours processing what be the first to tell you there’s a lot more to be learned from she observed as she cared for mushrooms than farming and business skills. “I found the diverse array of fungi. They a love for learning at the farm. This experience opened discussed the intricacies of up my mind,” said Alyssa during her final presentation how mushrooms grow, their STUDENT SPOTLIGHT STUDENT to school administrators and teachers. “I asked more medicinal and other practical questions than I’ve ever asked in a classroom because I benefits, and looked at Alyssa’s was connected to the work..I was surrounded by people many pictures of the diverse who were mature and independent like me. That helped array of fungi she’d grown to me grow not only in the field, but as a person.” love: Lion’s Mane; Yellow, Blue, Lajoie discovered her passion for fungi while spending Grey, and Phoenix Oyster; time in the woods with her family; hiking, four-wheeling, Shitake; and even her old friend, and exploring. On one expedition she came upon what Chicken of the Woods. she describes as a “glorious” Chicken of the Woods School counselor Lucretia Wallace, who worked with mushroom, a salmon colored beauty that tastes like Lajoie for four years, praised her enthusiasm and fried chicken. “This was the start of my curiosity about commitment to a challenging project. “I am so impressed mushrooms,” explained Lajoie. “Wherever I went, I by her... she had this big idea and she made it happen and searched for edible mushrooms, my mushroom book persevered.” Wallace joins many other faculty members in hand... If I could find these mushrooms in southern who celebrated Alyssa’s success and the tremendous Maine, I wondered what other mushrooms I could find growth she found outside of the classroom. She will and how much money I could make.” She realized how continue her studies next year at Southern Maine lucrative the business could be while watching an episode Community College and pursue a degree in business. of National Geographic’s “Filthy Riches.” In fact, the most She hopes to one day open her own business in a nature- expensive mushrooms can cost thousands of dollars per related field. “I have always been fascinated by nature. It pound! makes me want to push forward and get better... I want to keep growing.”

14 Story by Katy Nicketakis & Katie Beane · Photos Courtesy of Alyssa Lajoie & Ayanah Proulx TA TREASURE There’s No Place Like Home: The History of the Left: A fall day on campus. Students walk past the Alumni House on their way Alumni House to and from class. Right: Anh Quynh (Madelin) Nguyen ’20 poses for a quick picture on the Alumni House porch.

hornton Academy’s campus has which now houses the library, dance Dick Parker ’60. Parker and his family seen its fair share of renovations studio, and classrooms. When the lived on the first floor of the house from and additions. The Alumni Emery family occupied the house, it was August, 1968 until the mid-1970s. He THouse, one of the school’s oldest surrounded by farmland. Much of the has many memories from his time in structures, has certainly been a part of original structure’s architecture remains, the house—from the time Canadian this tradition of repurposing buildings including special shutters on its first- tourists stopped to eat tomatoes from to meet the needs of a changing school floor windows that could be closed his family’s garden, to enjoying the community. Originally built by the quickly from the inside as a protective farmland and trees that once grew Emery family in the 1820s, the Alumni measure. The building’s age makes it where the arts wing was constructed. House was initially used as a farmhouse, likely that the shutters were a purely He even fondly remembers painting but the property has also served as decorative detail, but they hearken and renovating the house, though his TA TREASURE faculty housing, a half-time huddle- back to a time when tensions between wife’s decision to discard the paper she room for the football team, indiginous people and European settlers removed from the walls in the fireplace and most recently, offices for faculty and ran high in the area. came close to causing a fire at one point. staff. “She almost burned the place down!” In the late 1800s, the house was Parker reminisced. Moses Emery, the original owner, purchased by the Tuxbury or practiced law and exercised influence Tewskbury family. (Even though the Thornton Academy continued to grow in Maine politics. His wife, Sarah Cutts house was known by the name of this and eventually more classroom space Thornton, was the daughter of Thomas family for many years, consensus on the was needed. In 1998, the business and Thornton, the school’s namesake. Their spelling of the name of the family does alumni offices were moved to what son, George Addison Emery, grew up not exist.) The Tuxbury family built had previously been faculty housing, in the house and eventually became an addition on the back of the house, earning the property its current name: a longtime member of TA’s board of including a large barn. At that time, the Alumni House. Though its purpose trustees; he is also the namesake for the school’s athletic fields were situated has remained as an office building the original gymnasium on campus, across Main Street where the Saco Rite for more than 20 years, it retains the Aid is currently located. During half- charm and spirit of almost 200 years time at football games, teams would of lived experiences. Its halls are lined DID YOU KNOW? congregate in the Tuxbury House barn with old photographs and new student to formulate a plan of attack for the artwork, and its offices overflow with Some believe there is a ghost second half of the games. conversations and collaborations all RQWKHWKLUGȵRRURIWKH$OXPQL meant to enhance the experience of House! Known as “Penelope”, Thornton Academy purchased the TA students. While we can’t know stories abound about her walk- property in the early 1900s and how Trojans of the future will use this LQJDFURVVWKHȵRRUVODWHDWQLJKW converted it to a faculty residence space, we can honor its history by DQGSHHULQJRXWWKHWKLUGȵRRU which originally housed two families: remembering the people who have lived attic window. Who is this ghost? one upstairs and one downstairs. Many and worked within its walls. 7$KLVWRULDQ&DWK\&R΍PDQ well-known TA teachers took advantage thinks she may be Sarah Emery, of the on-campus housing, including Moses Emery’s sister who died in the house when she was 14. Story by Katy Nicketakis · Photos Courtesy of Ayanah Proulx 15 ALUMNI RECOGNITION Celebrating a tradition of excellence!

Thornton Academy Alumni Awards Our alumni are outstanding. They are innovators, educators, scientists, athletes, humanitarians, and artists— leaders in their careers and communities. Each year, the Alumni Association celebrates the accomplishments and volunteerism of our alumni and community members by honoring them with the following awards:

Athletic Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumni Unsung Hero Award This award honors individual athletes Award This award goes to an individual who and teams who have contributed Our Distinguished Alumni Award has “gone above and beyond the call greatly to TA athletics. The annual recognizes outstanding lifetime of duty,” offering countless hours of induction ceremony takes place accomplishments by TA alumni and their valuable time to make Thornton during Homecoming Weekend and seeks to foster aspirations in recent Academy a better place. It is presented nominations are due on May 1. graduates and current students. It is during half-time of the Homecoming 2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF presented at a spring Pillar Assembly. football game. Nominations are due FAME AWARDEES: Nominations are due by January 6. by May 1. Jenny Pierpont ’06: Congratualtions to the 2019 Champion Track & Field Athlete Public Service Award recipient of the Unsung Hero Award: Megan Angis ’03: Golf Champion The Public Service Award recognizes ANITA COTE ALUMNI RECOGNITION ALUMNI Lance Lavoie ’89: Football &Baseball an alum for their outstanding public If you've been to a home football or Standout service and volunteerism. The awardee basketball game, the Lobster Bowl, and even the NE track meets that are 1957 Golf Team: (Bob Whelan ’57, is honored at a spring Pillar Assembly. held here on campus, you've probably Frank Morse ’58, Morton Rosen ’57, Nominations are due by January 6. seen Anita. She has been a mainstay Bob Miniutti ’58, Walter Davis ’58, at TA ticket booths since 1987. Her Linc Warner ’59, Richard Nason ’58, son Craig ’88 played football for the Danny Polackwich ’61): League Golden Trojans, and daughter Jen Champions Join us at Homecoming ’90 competed on the field hockey as we honor the 2019 Frank Sears ’75: Telegram League team. Anita has also watched two Hall of Fame inductees! Batting Champion grandchildren graduate; Thomas ’17 More info at: & Andrew ’19! McNabb Brothers (John ’60, David thorntonacademy.org/ ’63, Dennis ’63, Steve ’74, Jeff ’76): homecoming In 2016, Anita lost her beloved Outstanding Athletic Performances husband Spike who was a constant by her side at the ticket booth. Despite this loss, Anita has remained steadfast—game after game, ticket Learn more about past recipients and make your nominations after ticket, Anita always shows up and online at thorntonacademy.org/alumni/alumni-awards. cheers on the maroon and gold. Thank you, Anita!

16 Story by Haley Thompson · Photos courtesy of TA Staff ALUMNI BOOKSHELF

FEATURED AUTHOR: Peter Diakos ’59 The Circle: Life and Times of Michael Gourdouros is a true story of one man's rise from poverty in southern Greece to a high pinnacle of success. This success ultimately 1 led to abject poverty for he and his family. His story is coupled with a sweep of history that spans the length of his life, and highlights his lasting contribution of a loving family and their ability to escape grinding poverty.

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FEATURED AUTHOR: Ken Janson ’72 Ken Janson tells two personal and interwoven stories in Charting a Course Against Cancer: A Story of a Cancer Fundraising Volunteer’s Personal Journey. He shares his own cancer diagnosis, his treatment and surgery, and his recovery. Alongside this journey, he describes another story—that of a grassroots, community-based fundraising organization founded in memory of a victim of the 4 disease—a woman loved by her husband, family, and community.

1. The 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony in Garland Auditorium. * Both of these publications can be purchased online at Amazon.com. 2. Brigadier General Donna Houde Prigmore ’81 accepts the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award via video conference. We're proud of the many TA graduates who 3. Fred Stackpole ’56 stands with his 2018 Hall of Fame poster. have made literary contributions, and we want 4. 2018 Hall of Fame inductees are applauded at Homecoming to share their accomplishments with the alumni half-time. community! Are you a TA author, or do you know of a classmate who has been published? Let us know at: [email protected]. 17 SEWING HOPE Anne Marie Martin Rousselle ’66 Dresses Girls Around the World

hen she was a child, Anne Saco Grange Quilters who are working Heidelbaugh, a recent graduate of Marie Martin Rousselle to create 80 pillow cases for children Thornton Academy Middle School ’66 fell in love with the art being cared for at the Barbara Bush (TAMS) and member of TA’s class of Wof sewing. She spent her Children’s Hospital—a project that will 2023, helps out. Claire is learning to afternoons watching her mother likely take a year or more to complete. sew alongside her grandmother and sew strips of old cloth into beautiful has already completed a dress herself. In 2016, Anne Marie learned about blankets while American Bandstand Dress a Girl Around the World, a Periodically, these hand-made played in the background. Before campaign that is part of the work of creations are collected and distributed long, her affinity for sewing by hand Hope 4 Women International. The to various countries by missionaries became evident and she began using campaign’s mission is to bring dignity and other service workers. “The best those same strips of cloth to make doll to young women in developing nations part is seeing pictures of my dresses clothes and blankets. by providing beautiful, hand-stitched on those beautiful little girls,” admits After graduating from TA in 1966, dresses. Each dress that Anne Marie Anne Marie. “To think that the fabric Anne Marie continued to find ways stitches together is meant to show they wear was in my hands and in my to express her creativity. In her early recipients, mostly young girls, that home; in Saco, Maine! And now they career, she landed a spot as a “floor girl” they are worthy of respect and love. wear it, and hopefully feel a bit more at a Nike factory and helped distribute A small tag is stitched to the front of loved and cared for because of it.” Anne work to stitchers. She spent most of her each dress, strategically placed to show Marie continues to stitch in support of career as an administrative professional their affiliation with the non-profit various projects and is committed to in educational settings, including 11 organization—part of an effort to put her talent to good use—sewing and ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS ALUMNI years in Thornton Academy’s Guidance protect vulnerable children. sending hope to girls around the world. Department! While she loved her work, As soon as she learned about Dress a If you are interested in volunteering as her retirement has allowed her to turn Girl Around the World, Anne Marie a sewer or donating fabric, feel free to her heart and hands to helping others, started sewing! Along with friends and contact Anne Marie at 207-282-4556. stitching quilts, pillowcases, and baby relatives, she has completed 474 simple You can learn more about Dress a Girl bedding for charitable organizations yet creative dresses made from donated Around the World on their website: such as the Ronald McDonald House fabric. Even her granddaughter, Claire dressagirlaroundtheworld.com. in Portland. She also regularly joins the

Anne Marie Martin Rousselle ‘66

18 Story By Roberta Sargent Gallant '62 & Katie Beane · Photos Courtesy of Anne Marie Martin Rousselle '66 & Dress A Girl Around the World BANDING TOGETHER The Alex Roy Band Makes Music at their Alma Mater Left: Alex Roy ’04, Nick Bilotta ’05, and Matt Libby ’09 play on the steps of Linnell Gymnasium. Right: Adrien Bean ’10 moves through the crowd, playing his fiddle.

hen the members of The Alex Roy Band were and has sold more than 200 thousand records, 20 million students in Thornton Academy’s music and arts streams, and has had music videos featured on MTV. programs, they had no idea that they would Now home from touring, Alex plays music locally eventually form a band comprised solely of W alongside his fellow alumni. In June, Thornton Academy TA alumni. The four bandmates, who each graduated in was lucky enough to land on the band’s schedule and different years, recently came together to form the group. hosted a donated outdoor show in the quad. Family, Frontman Alex Roy ’04 travels all over New England friends, alumni, and members of the Saco community and up and down the East Coast with fellow TA alumni came out to enjoy two hours of feel-good music. As an Nicholas Bilotta ’05, Matt Libby ’09, and Adrian Bean ’10. added bonus, special guest Ric Roy, member of TA’s class These well-loved performers bring an infectious energy of 1969 and Alex Roy’s dad, joined the band on stage! and plenty of talent to the stage as they perform hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, as well as plenty of contemporary Thornton’s Director of Development, Haley Thompson, tunes and originals. was on-site to enjoy the special community performance. “Seeing and hearing our talented and accomplished alumni The band’s namesake is no stranger to putting on a great make music together was a reminder of what makes TA so show. Best known for fronting his national band Sparks special. It was a great show!” The Rescue,Alex Roy ’04 has 20 full US tours under his belt, and has traveled and performed with Red Jumpsuit “We had a wonderful time performing at Thornton Apparatus, Mayday Parade, All Time Low, and Ludo. Academy!” agreed Alex. “Thornton is the place where my Sparks The Rescue also performed on the Vans Warped passion for writing and performing music all started... that Tour, on a European tour with The All American Rejects, passion was nurtured and encouraged for all of us by TA’s strong music and arts programs, and the amazing faculty. Left: Attendees enjoyed classic hits and some Alex Roy Band We’re glad to be back.” originals. Right: Alex and his dad, special guest Ric Roy ’69, perform together.

For more information about The Alex Roy Band, including a list of upcoming performances, visit their website: alexroyband.com RUȴQGWKHPDW Facebook.com/AlexRoyMusic

Story by Katie Beane · Photos courtesy of Ayanah Proulx 19 To submit a class note, please email CLASS NOTES [email protected]

Class of 1942 Class of 1954 Class of 1969 From Lucille Martin Fennell’s son, Tsomides Associates Architects Meredith Searle Roberts wants to Patrick: "I am very sorry to inform Planners, owned by Constantine remind her classmates that the class Thornton Academy of my mother's Tsomides, is in its 41st year of private of 1969 50th Reunion celebration is passing on February 27, 2019. She architectural practice. It has created October 19th—also Homecoming was a proud graduate of the Class of award-winning designs for not- Weekend! Contact Merry at 1942 and enjoyed attending the Senior for-profit retirement communities [email protected] with any Reunions. My mother met my father and continuing care retirement questions. communities. while she was selling tickets in the Class of 1975 Main building for the Thornton vs Class of 1958 2018 was a big year for Allen Sicard! North Quincy High football game in Deborah Love Olstad is quite the Al was elected York County (Maine) the Fall of 1941. (My father was from traveler! She visited Mount Denali Commissioner. Allen and his wife Quincy, MA.) It was love at first sight." last year and whales in Baja, California Mary Kiely Sicard ’75 also welcomed Class of 1949 this year. Next stop: Africa! grandson, Calven, born to daughter Jessica Sicard Nannery ’03 and her Gertrude “Dolly” Haskell Cote is Class of 1963 husband, Patrick Nannery ’99. living in Fort Myers, FL with daughter Carol Begley Gray writes, “After Mary Cote Larkin ’76. She moved teaching for 35 years, I retired to a Class of 1976 from St. Petersburg, FL where she had part-time job teaching adults GED Christy Brouillard Barnes recently lived near Linda Cote Selker ’80. preparation. Now I tutor, oil paint, and moved to Eastover, SC and already While Mary Neal Morrison doesn’t read. Having a condo in Kennebunk, loves it. After losing her parents, drive to Maine anymore, she is able I enjoy the Ogunquit Playhouse in the Christy decided not to spend another to visit when her son, Tom, who lives summer. Life has been and is good!” cold winter in Maine. “I know I'll miss Maine a little bit, but I'm enjoying the in Buxton, brings her back. While Class of 1965 CLASS NOTES CLASS sun and warm weather. I'll always be in Maine, she spends time with her Ron Forest still enjoys his work after 52 thinking of my family and friends in daughter, Deborah, who lives in West years. He now works with his daughter Maine.” Paris. She also sees great grandson, and grandson at Ron Forest & Son's Kurt, who will attend kindergarten in Fence Company. Mary Cote Larkin has lived in Fort Saco this fall. Myers, Florida for 20 years. She misses the summers in Saco.

Alumni Take the Stage Several TA alumni joined Josh Groban on stage during his concert at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on June 24th! Camille Curtis Saucier ’88, founder and director of Voices in Harmony Choirs, invited 20 local singers to serve as Groban’s background choir, including TA alumni Daniel Laverriere ’18, Erika Dube ’97, Giselle Tardiff ’90, and Michelle Hansen Snow ’87.

Photo courtesy of Jon Dustin

20 Apryl King ’14 received the Future Global Leader Award for her exceptional work as an Thornton Academy intern at Maine International Trade Trustees Eric Purvis ’81 - President Commision (MITC). She crossed Vangel Cotsis ’85 paths with Headmaster Rene Menard Dr. Brian Dallaire ’75 ’88 at this year’s International Trade Philip Fearon ’70 Investment Awards during the 2019 Dennis Flaherty MITC Trade Day in May. At this Bernard Gaines ’65 same ceremony TA was recognized as Headmaster Menard and Apryl celebrate Robert Gowen at MITC’s International Trade Investment MITC Service Provider of the Year for Jennifer Hadiaris ’01 Awards this past May. establishing an international presence Joyce Haley ’75 as an exporter of education. Dr. Jeanne Hey William Johnson Roger Miles ’65 Class of 1977 College of Veterinary Medicine with a Margaret O’Neil ’72 After 30 years in education, Jeffrey doctorate in veterinary medicine. She Kirk Purvis ’93 Harper will retire from Lisbon (Maine) is working in Knoxville, Tennessee Dr. Paul Remmes High School in 2019. as a veterinarian at My Pet's Animal Kathleen Boutet Santamore ’80 Hospital. Mark Willett ’65 Class of 1985 Angela Boudreau Searles is “so glad to Class of 2014 Alumni Board Members be home again!” Angela moved back to On May 15th, Camden Loeser and Katie Arsenault Flaherty ’97- Maine in June of 2018 and is working at Elizabeth Lester performed in a President the Maine District Court again. production of “Finding Neverland” at Joanne Trask Cacciapaglia ’76 Merrill Auditorium. The production Amy Gonneville Elie ’91 Class of 1987 Roberta Sargent Gallant ’62 passed through Portland on its Bruce Littlefieldmarried his wife Joshua Hadiaris ’98 Broadway national tour. Melinda on June 28, 2019. James Lowe ’92 Cathy Tran graduated from Ithaca Haley Nason ’10 Class of 2003 College in 2018 and is now studying David Pendleton ’81 Bethany Lowe Stotler and her analytics and statistics in a 10-month Paula Cote Scully ’89 husband, Daniel, celebrated the birth intensive graduate program at North of their daughter, Juniper, on February Capital Campaign Carolina State. 25, 2019. The happy family lives in Committee Middleburg, VA. Class of 2016 Eric Purvis ’81 – Co-chair In May, Daniel Klimovich graduated William Kany ’77 – Co-chair Class of 2010 from SMCC. Matt Cook ’91 Kristyn Souliere recently graduated Vangel Cotsis ’85 from Lincoln Memorial University’s Jenny Hadiaris ’01 David LePauloue ’84 Joel Levesque ’85 Ronald Whittemore Rene Menard ’88 (a member of the TA track team Roger Miles ’65 ’53 and ’54) stopped by the Jim Nelson ’67 Alumni House to show off the Margaret O’Neil ’72 bronze medal he recently took Alan Polackwich ’69 home in the triple jump at the Kirk Purvis ’93 Senior Olympics in New Mexico. John Ritzo Whittemore credits his start at Lori Smith ’88 Thornton Academy for setting Gary Stevens him up for success, “I am very Alumni House staff Haley Thompson, Sydney Stanley Wojcik ’69 proud of my time at Thornton Menard, and Giselle Tardiff '90 with Ronald and how the track team prepared Whittemore. me for my abilities later in life.” 21 IN MEMORIAM COL. FRED E. CLARK, JR. (USMC RETIRED) The names of the deceased below have been received by Thornton Academy since Postscripts was last published.We rely on friends and family to send us obituaries (especially CLASS OF 1946 for alumni who live outside of Maine) by mail or through a form on our website: thorntonacademy.org/stayintouch.

1942 Lucille Martin Fennell in February 2019 1943 Marjorie Dennett Martin in May 2019 1945 Patricia Henderson Reny in January 2019 1946 Dr. Richard Crosby in December 2015 1946 Jovis Gerry in June 2019 1948 Edward McPhee in May 2018 1948 Beverly Brown Libby in February 2019 1948 Barbara Constantine Lindsey in February 2019 1948 William Koutalidis in March 2019 1949 Janice Kirkby Clark in October 2018 1949 Ellen Gagnon Dube in February 2019 1949 Donald Church in March 2019 Col. Fred E. Clark, Jr. (USMC retired) died peacefully 1949 Vivian Shoreas Tsemekles in April 2019 on December 29, 2018 at the age of 90. 1949 A. William Kany, Jr. in August 2019 1951 James Lamontagne in May 2019 Fred was born on March 10, 1928 to Fred Clark ’25 and 1952 Theresa Martin Gilblair in December 2018 Doris Tapley ’25, a family with deep roots in the Saco 1954 Frances Multoza Sylvain in March 2019 area. He attended Saco public schools and spent his high 1955 Walter Lewis in July 2019 school years at Thornton Academy, graduating early 1955 Shirley Peck in July 2019 to enlist in the Marine Corps. After discharge in 1947, 1958 Wayne Berry in January 2019 he returned to Saco where he met and then married IN MEMORIAM 1958 Donald Abbot in March 2019 Constance Lemire in 1948. Fred graduated from the 1959 Donald Letellier in June 2019 University of Maine in 1953 with a BA in history and 1960 Bruce Reny in January 2018 government. He then re-entered the Marine Corps as 1960 Charlotte Little Harris in November 2018 an officer and enjoyed a career totaling 30 years before 1960 Sandra Mullhern Lumb in February 2019 retiring in 1979 as a Colonel. 1960 Richard Drown, Sr. in June 2019 1961 Gilman Seaver in April 2019 After returning to Maine, Fred continued his legacy of 1962 Terrence Tingley in May 2019 service through his role as the Mayor of Saco from 1985 1967 Robert Allen in January 2019 to 1986 and his many volunteer efforts. Fred served on 1968 Robert Peck in January 2018 the board of literacy volunteers for Biddeford/Saco, the 1969 Karen Swiston Catlin in July 2019 Board of Trustees at the Dyer Library/Saco Museum, 1971 Paul Gerardi in May 2019 and was active in the revival of the Saco Area Historical 1982 Shawn Burnham in August 2018 Society. He spent countless hours volunteering with the 1982 Jeffrey Taffe in July 2019 development office at Thornton Academy including 1984 Tammi Vaughan Spencer in December 2017 phone-a-thons, showcasing history at the bicentennial celebration, class agent recruitment, and reunion planning. Fred was also a charter member of the 1811 Thornton Academy receives numerous memorial donations Society. each year recognizing members of the TA community who have passed away. Thank you to all who choose to In addition to his dedication to service and his remember loved ones in this way. If you would like to make community, Fred loved hunting and fishing. He a donation in honor or memory of a loved one, please encouraged all young people to consider serving their contact the TA Development Office at207-602-4456 or country. “Being one of a million may seem insignificant, visit thorntonacademy.org/give. but each is a vital cog in a great wheel that our country relied upon to ensure our freedom and way of life.” 22 REUNIONS & GATHERINGS We love to see classmates reunite and reminisce about their time at Thornton Academy! CLASS OF 1979 40TH CLASS REUNION TA DAY AT THE PORTLAND SEA DOGS “Thornton Academy’s Class of 1979 celebrated their 40th Alumni and friends gathered Reunion at Duffy’s Tavern & Grill on Saturday, July 13th. together on Saturday, July The 50 alumni(including another 25 guests) enjoyed an 13th to cheer on the Sea Dogs evening full of hugs, laughs, and lots of “who’s that?” Folks at Hadlock Stadium. The fun had a lot of fun trying to see how many could fit in the summer tradition included photo frame, and we had our deceased classmates with an all-you-can-eat buffet and us at the ‘empty chair.’ Classmates agree, after 40 years, a Jeannine Pendleton and son, tons of TA fun! David Pendleton ’81 hug, and a laugh, it’s like you are 18 again. Oh, the fun we had!!” - Melody Jordan Laskey ’79 REUNIONS & GATHERINGS

Purvis Family – Abby Purvis ’96 and Kirk Purvis ’93 with future TA alum- ni Cole Purvis ’24, Quinn Purvis ’27 and Tessa Purvis ’30 , & TA Business Office Staff Cathy Burke and her husband Tony Burke. Photos Courtesy of Haley Thompson CLASS OF 1984 35TH CLASS REUNION Members of the class of 1984 and guests gathered in celebration of their 35th reunion anniversary on Saturday, August 10th. Classmates enjoyed BBQ, live music by Valley Haze, and of course a lot of laughs while catching up! Bottom Right - Reunion Planning Committee: L-R: Steven Boutet, Liz Ducharme Havu, Terri Savasta Plummer, Carole Labranche Bragdon, Mike Campbell (hiding), MaryBess Libby Donovan, Melody Jordan Laskey, and Billy Thompson.Photos courtesy of Melody Jordan Laskey ’79

UPCOMING EVENTS

CLASS OF 1969 - 50TH REUNION CLASS OF 1994 - 25TH REUNION Saturday, October 19th Saturday, October 19th For more information please contact Meredith For more information, join our FB Group: Roberts Searle at [email protected] “Thornton Academy Class of ’94 25th Reunion”

23 1811 SOCIETY 1811 SOCIETY MEMBERS ERWIN WARREN

Hebron Adams* John W.* and Marlene aving turned 98 in May Grant Lombard Charles* and M. Virginia* August, Erwin Warren Yates Allard Karen Lovell H’39, is one of Thornton Academy’s oldest known Irving and Charlotte Susanne Robinson Backman McNamara living alumni. He reflects back on his time at TA Pauline Smith Bough* Rene M. and Lisa Menard fondly and remembers Leo E. and Kathie A. Muriel Thompson Nado really enjoying his business Bourgeault Ronald P. Nason classes, teachers and friends. Fred* and Connie* Clark Erin Nelson Erwin worked alongside Walter Lewis Clark* his father in the family James E. and Kathleen grocery store while he was Cathy Coffman and Huot Nelson Richard Buhr a student. Even though this Wallace and Jane did not leave much time Stevan C. Cote Walker Nutting for extracurriculars, he did find time to join the Vangel and Ericka Cotsis Richard M. and Janine track and basketball teams and was proud to wear Bertrand Parker Philip B. Curtis maroon and gold. Russell L. and Betsey P. Pray Dr. Brian K. Dallaire Erwin had a very successful career in bookkeeping Bernard and Elsie* Earl Dawley and credits his mother for inspiring him to pursue Pitman Prescott a future in accounting. He says that the business Peter J. and Nancy Diakos Eric A. and Kathryn Purvis classes he was able to take at Thornton Academy Ernest* and Laura* E. Kirk and Abby Graffam counted towards two years of courses in college and Harmon Ekengren

1811 SOCIETY Purvis he is grateful to TA for helping him get ahead as he Roy* and Maryllyn Pamela Roberts and Scott pursued his post-secondary degree. Rumery Fairfield McInturff Fond memories, gratitude for a smart start, and Dr. Roland A. Fogg* Theodore* and Gertrude* friends who have also pledged their commitment Helen Martin Freise* Merrill Sawyer to Thornton Academy motivated Erwin to join Gerard M. Gaudette Anne Ridley Scigliano* the 1811 Society as a Charter Member. “I think it’s a good thing for people to remember Thornton Marianne Holt Gillis* Raymond Shorey Academy in their wills. It’s good for the future of the * Robert and Susan Gowen Rachel Whipple Small students and our school.” Joyce D. Haley Philip* and Madeleine* Herberta L. Harriman* Snow John L. Hewes* Carl J. and Barbara Stasio, Jr. John and Robin Hoyt Michael and Susan Grenier Strout INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE Leonard G. Johnson Stanley and Mary Ladd ABOUT THE 1811 SOCIETY? William and Mary Tucker Atkinson Johnson Please Contact: Milton* and Joan Vachon A. William* and Anne Victor Director of Development, Haley Thompson Baker Kany, Jr. Agnes Ann Walsh [email protected] John and Leslie Haas * 207.602.4460 Koelsch Erwin and Yvette L. Warren

* denotes deceased 24 THORNTON ACADEMY ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019

Our considerable accomplishments over this past year are a direct result of the commitment and dedication of students, faculty, staff, and alumni around the world. Your continued support of the Thornton Fund impacts critical programming, expands academic opportunities, and enhances campus life—upholding Thornton Academy’s tradition of excellence, while building an even greater future.

From providing free breakfast and lunch to students in need to supporting championship level athletics, your gift makes a difference in the lives of our students each and every day. On behalf of those who have benefited from your generosity, thank you for choosing to invest in our students and the future of Thornton Academy. ANNUAL REPORT

In preparing this report, every effort has been made to accurately recognize our supporters. All gifts received by the Development Office between July 1st, 2018 and June 30th, 2019 are listed are listed in this report. Please inform us of any errors or omissions by calling 207-602-4456. If your class does not have a class agent and you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Giselle Tardiff ’90 at 207-602-4456 or [email protected].

25 REPORT OF GIFTS TO THORNTON ACADEMY 2018-2019

*Denotes deceased Chris Friedman P & C Insurance Joel J. Levesque Robert Gowen Stephen & Gina Pate Libby, O’Brien, Kingsley & Founder’s Society Joyce D. Haley David O. & Brigitte N. Morneau Champion, LLC Gifts of $50,000 and above Leonard G. Johnson Pendleton Gene Libby Elizabeth Giddings Estate Rene M. & Lisa Menard Fredrick D. Pendleton Marston & Karen Lovell Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Minuteman Security Technologies Janice L. Pendleton John Nadeau Anne M. Scigliano* Modern Woodmen of America Jeannine Pendleton James E. & Kathleen Huot Nelson David & Beverly Sherman PDT Architects Alan Polackwich, Sr. Harry & Deborah Larose Nielson Remmes Orthodontics REMAX One Paul & Elizabeth Norwood Bicentennial Club Saco Bay Lacrosse Club John & Patty Ritzo Adam Papa Gifts of $20,000 to $49,000 Clifford W. & Kathleen Boutet Charles Rosen Robert & Clara Litwinowich Pate Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Santamore Saco Valley Credit Union Paulin’s Tire & Auto Service Davis Family Foundation The Benevity Community Impact Saco Valley, LLC Carlos Philbrick Jennifer Hadiaris Fund Kevin & Kathryn Hazelton Savage Eric A. & Kathryn Purvis Spire Club Thornton Academy Football Sabrina Pendleton Schultz Ray’s Truck Service Andrew Scontras Saco Sport & Fitness Gifts of $10,000 to $19,999 Posterity Club Anonymous Simensky, Engstrom & Associates, P.A. Saco Veterinary Clinic Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499 Rachel Jean Whipple Small Seal Rock Healthcare Kyle & Angela Daigneault Bolduc Anonymous Brian K. & Debbie Dallaire Jessica L. Sullivan Brian Skoczenski Dolly Anagnostis Herve & Michelle Stickles Thibodeau Eric J. Skoczenski Dennett-Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Inc. Robert & Lucy Begin Home Innovations Haley & Matt Thompson Joyce Stevens Bernstein Shur Thornton Academy Boys Soccer Terradyn Consultants, LLC Pond Family Foundation Julia Dupuis Blakely Pratt & Whitney Thornton Academy Girls Soccer Thornton Academy Athletics Craig & Angela Sabo Burgess Thornton Academy Student Council James & Sandy Trask Eric & Kathryn Purvis Camden National Bank Kirk & Abby Graffam Purvis Thornton Football Parents Club Leslie N. & Mary Alice Bellevue Tripp Real J. Caron Town & Country Federal Credit Union Taki & Diana Tsomides Sam L. Cohen Foundation Christopher & Jennifer Choroszy John & Paula Cote Scully UBS Financial Services, Inc. Stanley H. & Mary Ladd Tucker Class of 1990 UBS Foundation USA Stephen Turgeon Carl J. & Barbara Stasio, Jr. Class of 2001 Chunmei Zhao Joan Vachon Victor Unum Corporation Lin da Hanson Coomer David A. Wagabaza VFW Post 7997 – OOB Memorial Academy Club Philip Curtis Mari H. Warner Volk Packaging Corporation ANNUAL REPORT Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 Todd M. & Michelle Brunelle Davis John & Laurie Webb Clint Williams Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Dawson, Smith, Purvis & Bassett, P.A. Mark G. & Gayle Andrews Willett Edmund Boutet Martin & Karen Donovan James Williams Heritage Club Troy Caron William & Teagan Dow Winterwood Farm Gifts of $250 to $499 Hugh & Stacey Connor Elie Corporation Jerome Ade Vangel & Ericka Cotsis Denis & Amy Gonneville Elie Leadership Club David & Teri-Ann Hogan Arenstam Joan R. Fink ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc. Gifts of $500 to $999 Aura Morris L. & Judith Fisher, Jr. Philip D. & Brandi Fearon Anonymous Beacon Eye Care Marco & Kristen Giancotti First Maine Real Estate – Steve Foran Arundel Antiques Nelson Beaulieu James & Lynn Godbout Dennis & Cynthia Flaherty Biddeford Painting Marc Boutet A. William* & Anne Baker Kany, Jr. Jeff & Jennifer Latulippe Fournier Blue Elephant Events & Catering Don & Barbara Grondin Boutin William S. & Holly Kany Marc & Martha Curtis Gagne Bruce Haskell Photography Peter & Michelle Ledoux Boutet PM Construction Company, Inc. Stephen & Corleen Garland John H. Burnham Biddeford Saco Dental Clifford & Joyce Thurston Purvis Gerard & Judie Gaudette Joanne Trask Cacciapaglia Blow Brothers, Inc. Chris Queally & Janice Stoy Bayley Pierre & Cynthia Turgeon Giroux Clark Insurance Marian Ricker Carvisiglia Bob & Sandy Otis Quentin Susan Jean Pendleton Gordon Justine Cote Davis Class of 1960 Paul & Holly Remmes Tom & Lisa Mailman Gorman Norman & Gloria Desormier John & Anita Binette Colpitts Saco Junior Trojans Football & Jeanne Hey & Thomas Klak Brad Dexter Marianne Cook Cheering John & Robin Hoyt DogSled Maine Corning Incorporated Foundation Marsha & Tim Snyder Ernest & Janet Garon Huot Dunegrass Country Club Stevan Cote Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Kenneth & Laurie Janson Brett & Abigail Swardlick Gagnon Dead River Company Thornton Academy Athletic Boosters William & Mary Atkinson Johnson Paul Allen Grace Josh & Alisha Delcourt York County Federal Credit Union David K. & Rachel LePauloue Daniel Hall Amanda Doyle Addie M. Lucas Hamilton’s Driving School Dunstan Dental Headmaster’s Club Scott & Barbara McCrum William Hildebrand David E. & Vivian Edfors Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 Mark & Joanne McInnis Tom & Chris Horton Elle Medical Aesthetics Anonymous Kellie Purvis McNary Kenny Huot Thomas Foran Active Chiropractic Roger Miles Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Ronald Forest Benchmark Cleaning & Supply Joseph & Andrea Tito Moreshead Michael & Stacey Jordan Charles & Ann Garland Biddeford Savings Bank Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC Jane Angis Kerry George & Mary Jane Gendron Dan Brown Margaret O’Neil Maggie Jones Knox Haley’s Metal Shop, Inc. Caron Roofing & Construction Optionz ATM Dave & Tobee Labbe Michael & Margaret Ham Deering Lumber, Inc. Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette Bernard & Rita LaPlante H. A. Mapes, Inc. Laurie DeLeo Richard M. & Janine Bertrand Parker Dianne Cote Law Margery Harrison Healing 26 Daniel & Ellen Wilson Huot Diana L. Huot Inn by the Sea Michael & Vera Gallant Kalagias Paul & Lynne Kelly Kentucky Fried Chicken Kevin & Amanda Kezal Kathlyn Dentico Killian Leo’s Sold Team, Inc. Lighthouse Preservation Society Janice Boutet Loughlin Richard N. Martel Amanda McGeachey Amy McGeachey-Bond Cory McGeachey Lillian Lagueux Minarik Wayne Nason Erin M. Nelson Michael & Marcia Nelson North Country Rivers Northeast Delta Dental Peck’s Family Acupuncture Richard A. Pelletier Kenneth E. Poitras Kenneth Prescott Daniel F. Pullen Tom & Marta Rackmales Robert Rancourt Red Sox Joshua & Stephanie Fearon William J. Soucy, Sr. Victor DePoalo Margaret Colomb Reed Funtown Splashtown USA Sunflower Farm David Deschambeault Michael & Tiffany Regan Robert Elizabeth Furbish Susan B. Tarver Mike Desjardins Stuart & Sharon Ruben Rita Simanonok Gagnon Mary Blow Thurlow Peter & Nancy Diakos Bruce Russell Roberta Sargent Gallant Townsquare Media – Q97.9 David & Linda Dickson Saco Frame Center & Gallery Maureen Genthner W. David & Anna Kosta Verrill Richard Drown Stephen Sanborn Hall Implement Company Robert A. Wentworth Carolyn Fogg Drury Carl & Lorali Roth Smith Benjamin & Arelle Harris Westport Educational Counseling David & Nicole Paquette Dube Fred W. & Sharon Stackpole, Jr. Bruce Haskell Sheila Austin Wyatt Claudia Bell Ferguson Frank & Marjorie Cote Stewart Christopher & Elizabeth Langelier Hill Stephen Fink Nicholas & Danielle Tabor Kelley Hodgman-Burns Centennial Club Karen & Frederick Fortier Carol & Andrew Taranko Gifts of $100 to $149 Linda Morancy Kimball Darlene King Frazier United Way of Greater Portland Anonymous (4) Christopher Kohl Daniel Frost Unum Corporation Acupuncture by Meret Russell Grant Leach Greg Gagnon Valentino Development Alan & Sharon Staples Alexander Marlene Grant Lombard Isaac D. Gagnon Melissa Smith Webber Matthew Amoroso Diane & Roland Loranger Sarah Willett Garriepy Weinstein, Lovell & Ordway, P.A. Paula Langelier Armstrong Maine Business Furniture, Inc. Paul Genthner Kory & Kristi Wentworth James & Marguerite Cote Audiffred Maine Lash Girl William E. & Sally Gilpatric David H. Wormwood Mary Gay Baldyga Alan & Susan Willey Marston Golden Rooster Restaurant Beaupre Fuels Nancy & Rob Martin Peter C. & Lorraine Gordon Maroon & Gold Club Stephen & Sussanna Smith Bedell Gifts of $150 to $249 Jeff McNabb Ann Scammon Grant Biddeford Ice Arena Agren Appliance John F. McNabb, Jr. Stacy Grant Chad & Hollie Binette Andy’s Agway Janice Miller Carol Begley Gray Cindy Blake Aquaboggan Water Park Susan Morehouse Susan Andrews Guignard Justin & Jill Santamore Blake AT&T Katy Nicketakis Hampton Inn Saco Thomas & Janet Blesso Atlantic Home Inspection Company, Northern Data System John & Winona Hanning John & Carolyn Allen Blunt LLC Patricia Olinger Vita Gerardi Hansmeyer Ronald & Rachel Bolduc Bayside Bowl Maggie O’Neil Bethany Hanson Mary-Louise Ridley Boucouvalas James & Shari Bickford Palace Playland Association, LLC William W. & Dixie Anderson Harris Helen Lundy Boyd Bill Dodge Auto Group Gregory & Cathy Paradis Robert P. Hewes, Ph.D. John Bright Michael & Joanne Perron Binette Pennell Printing Dexter Hill, Jr. Nancy Atkinson Brookshire Bob & Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet PeoplesChoice Credit Union Lisa Hill Pauline Brown Brady Screenprint, Inc. Mark & Patricia Boutet Peterson Homestead by the River Family Elizabeth Menard Brumback Bright Funds Foundation Pine Tree Food Equipment Campground Allen L. & Laura Gray Burnham Peter & Julie Cairns Prudential Financial, Inc. Mark Howe Donald Burnham Emma Arenstam Campbell Ricetta’s Brick Oven Ristorante Joan S. Hurrell James & Donna Buttarazzi Chase Small Craft River Drive Cooperage & Millwork Robert & Joan Johnson Hurrell Carrie Callahan Chipotle – Community Roots Matthew Ruben Lynne Cunningham Jackson Capozza Tile Company, Inc. Bryan & Kim Christoforo Ralph F. & Catherine Rumery Kevin Jordan Sally Gochie Chase Christopher & Carolyn Colpitts Rumerywoods Joseph’s By The Sea Nate R. Chesley CustomBuilt Certified Personal David & Nicole C. Tillyer Ryan Tom & Sam McAuliffe Kane Cleaning by Chris Training Peter & Bridget Scontras Debra Ketchum Richard & Helen McAuliffe Corriveau Bethany Cyr Horst Seeley Bill & Jean Taylor Kimball Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique Debra Ridley Dalton Donald & Susan Sharland Koi Restaurant Creative Office Pavilion Deep Brook Golf Course Andrei Sherstiuk Sandra Koutoulakos-Miminos AdriAnne Curtis Melissa Dubovik SMHC Sports Performance Center Stephanie Koutoulakos Koutroulis Marc & Kim Davidson Falmouth Osteopathy & Acupuncture Andy Locke & Lynne Colpitts Smith Robert & Jean Labonte Pamela Estes Davis 27 Constance Auger Boutet Hannaford Food & Drug Saco Constance Sellers Briggs Harris Farm & X-Country Ski Center Brittany Brown Harris Turkey Farm L. Lincoln Brown, Jr. Jeffrey M. Harper Frederick & Susan Emerson Burgess Jeffrey Harris Marjorie Lamb Burgin Bill Harrison Catherine Burke Merrill Henderson & Joseph Seale Susan Canning Burnell Cassandra Henson Jennifer Conley Burnett Ryan & Suzanne Hersey Charlie Buzby Therese Hersey Brian L. Callahan Priscilla Haase Hickey Richard & Joan Bouffard Camire Donald & June Wells Hill Carr Eats Helen Rancourt Hilton Jennifer Casazza Larry Hooper Casco Bay Lines Keith Jalbert Jason R. Cassette Priscilla Cote Jalbert Ruth McGovern Chadbourne Jimmy the Greek’s Sandra Charette Jennifer Johnson William & Norma MacLeod Chenard David & Carolyn Winslow Johnson Children’s Museum & Theatre of Mary Sawyer Jordan Maine Sharon L. Kelley Donald* & Frances Watson Church Judith & David Kennedy Philip Laveriere Suger Maryellen Cianchette Beatrice Scamman Kiesow Janet Leary-Prowse Kellie A. Therriault Cinemagic Andy Kochis Marc & Kelly Lombard LeBlond Ed & Carole Thompson John & Gail Cloutier Shirley Harrisburg Korobkin David & Karen Kane Lemoine Norris L. Thurston Alton B. Cole Timothy Lacroix John & Dianne Lemoine Steven Trask Coletti’s Pizza Factory Lady & The Mensch Suzanne Cote Lemont Andrew & Amanda Brewer Tripp Richard & Madeleine Cote Kevin & Carla Lafortune Robert & Alexandra LePauloue Waggerstown Sophocles Cotsis Harvey LaMontagne, Jr. Barry & Ellen Haas Levine K. Aldene Walters Cowbell Burger Bar Kristin LaPlante Allie Sherman Libby Wardwell Home for the Aging, Inc. Cheryl Gibson Cuneo Stephen Lariviere William Lindquist Louis & Tara Grace Waterhouse Christine Dalapas Gary & Catherine Roberts Larkin Log Cabin Perennials Jeffrey Waters Megan Dall Roland Ledoux David A. Loranger Roger & Barbara Wentworth Ryan Davis Donna Hill Lee James Lowe Neil D. West Jane Deane William & Lorri Lemieux Roula Maalouf Wiggly Bridge Distillery Deschambeault Joseph C. & Patricia LePauloue Richard A. Maxwell Douglas & Pamela Willett Timothy Desmarais Walter Lewis Mark & Susan McDonough Winds of Harmony Amy Levasseur DesRoberts Marjorie A. Mullen Lord Lakeisha Miller Joan Crogan Youngs Paula Devino Elizabeth O’Neil Lowry Marjorie Johnson Miller Matthew L. Zehner Dickinson’s Candy Joanne MacDonald Richard & Ann Milliard Beverly Grant Dodge Maine Indoor Karting Peter Mohlin Golden Trojan Club Dogfish Bar & Grille Maine Wildlife Park ANNUAL REPORT Alison Leach Moore Gifts up to $99 Robert & Patricia Aube Doiron Jane Bellevue Maloney Pamela Buck Moriarty Anonymous (2) Nicholas & Christina Doukeris Jerry & Liz Mansfield Jack & Sheri Morrison A2Z Custom Embroidery Denise Doyon & Sarah E. Moore, M.D. Terry & Irene Morin Martell Mary Neal Morrison Acapello Salons & Spa Wendell C. Drown Esther Burnside Martindale Guy R. Nadeau Steven & Gail Agreste Norman R. Dubois Patricia A. Massie Jeffrey A. Nathanson Marshall & Carole Alexander Roland E. Dubois Christopher McCallum Old Vines Wine Bar Joanne Foss Allen Todd & Lisa Smith Duchaine Florence Ross McCormick Omkara Yoga & Reiki Kathy Allen Meredith Duffy Michael & Helen Andrews McInnis Christopher & Anne O’Neil Amato’s Sandwich Shop Dupuis Hardware & Locksmith, Inc. Jane Atkinson McKechnie Fredrick & Mary Celia Perry O’Neil Amtrak Downeaster Darlene Dutille-Janiszewski David McNabb Tom & Joy Palmer Paul Arabatzis Stephen & Susan Black Ebling Dennis & Paula Benoit McNabb Douglas Parker Jay Armstrong Elements: Books Coffee Beer Maurice Merrill David A. Patriquin Aroma Joe’s Pamela Deschambeault Emerson Anthony & Sharon Michaud Virginia T. Paul Baird Foundation Suzanne Emmons Bruce C. Miller Allan Pelletier Banded Brewing Fernleaf Bakery Sarah E. Moore, M.D. Guy & Shelley Arnold Picard Bay View Company Fidelity Charitable Lucien & Judith Morse Morin Michael & Carol Prejean Ethel Boothby Beaudoin Stephen Fogg Ernie Morrill Elizabeth Procter-Gray Patricia Hobbs Bedell Rhonda & Max Folmer Arlene Maddox Murchison Scott & Jean Proctor Nicholas Belair Richard P. Gagnon Muriel Thompson Nado Roland & Margaret Vangel Regis Susan Frappier Bellerose Scott Gallant Hal & Marcia Neal Susan Dupuis Rice Ellen Clark Benodin Michelle Cote Gallitto Rosemary Fortier Newell Pamela Roberts & Scott McInturff Ronald & Sally Berube Barry & Pamela Garabedian Heather Ney Peter & Carrie Bernier Rondeau James & Charlene Bickford Jane Fogg Garvin Alicia Nichols Betsy Greene Ross Biddeford City Theater Amy Johnson Glidden Rosemary Aaron Nitkin William M. Sanborn Big 20 Bowl Center Gonneville Farm Michelle Nadeau O’Brien Charles N. Scamman Gerard Bilodeau Jared & Amy Bartlett Goodness O’Reilly’s Cure Raymond Shorey Kevin W. Birkemose David & Kim Goren Otto Pizza – Saco Allen R. & Mary Kiely Sicard James & Carol Boutet Black, Jr. Gorham Bike & Ski Shawn & Amy Huot Ouellette Kevin J. & Linda Simard Blais Massage Therapeutics Ben Grasso Papa John’s Dale & Lynne Siulinski Sharon Verrier Blakeslee Michael & Mary Lou Bedard Gray Part & Parcel Jennifer Vire Spees Bob & Mike’s Mini-Mart L. Robert & Barbara Guignard Eric Patoine Carole Warren Spiller Christopher C. Boucouvalas Jessica Libby Halle Shirley Peck* William & Marjorie Leary Stanton Rita Choroszy Boudreau David & Michelle Ham Jeannine Pendleton Christopher Stasio Margaret "Peggy" Moore Bourque Jessica Beaudoin Hamilton Thomas Perkins 28 Christopher W. Peterson, Ph.D. Lily Hirst Burnham Yarnell Susan & Robert Pierce Henrietta Yelle Kenneth W. & Nancy Scamman Pike York’s Wild Kingdom Pizza By Michael Claudia Zhao Patricia Plummer Nathaniel Poissant Matching Gift Supporters Portland Glass Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Portland Museum of Art ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc. Portland Pie Company GE Foundation Portland Sea Dogs Prudential Foundation Jeanine "Nini" Wortman Post UBS Foundation USA Eric & Debra Pronovost United Technologies Raymond & Marshalyne Pullen Unum Corporation Pumpkin Valley Farm Verizon Russell M. Randall Memorial Gifts Leone Cloutier Rickabaugh The Class of 1944 Bryce & Meredith Searle Roberts By: Rachel Jean Whipple Small Amanda Robinson Helen Mitchell Atkinson Amy Roche By: Nancy Atkinson Brookshire Rolnick Chiropractic By: Jane Atkinson McKechnie Erica Breznovits Rosciszewski Betty L. Beaulieu Round Turn Distilling By: Nelson Beaulieu Rover Bagel Timothy H. Begley ’67 By: Wayne Nason By: Steven & Rosemary Vitale Rhonda Kozloff Rowars By: Carol Begley Gray Robert O. Neal ’28 & Robert E. Neal ’52 Steven G. Purvis ’80 Saco House of Pizza Ronald W. Brown ’58 By: Mary Neal Morrison By: Daniel F. Pullen Saco Island Deli By: Pauline Brown Lawrence Patriquin Ruel Ricker ’56 Paul Santamore Linwood Davis ’54 By: David A. Patriquin By: Marian Ricker Carvisiglia Wendy Stackpole Schmitt By: Justine Davis Ellie Paye Patricia & Albert Ridley Nicholas P. Scontras II John Gordon Field By: Kevin & Kathryn Hazelton Savage By: Mary-Louise Ridley Boucouvalas Jason Scott By: Susan & Robert Pierce Daniel, Margaret & Robert Peck Kelly Roberts ’81 Sea Salt Lobster Dr. Paul Gerardi ’71 By: Shirley Peck* By: Joyce Stevens & Abigail Roberts Merrill Henderson & Joseph Seale By: Vita Gerardi Hansmeyer Kenneth F. Pendleton ’52 Morton Rosen ’57 Seashore Trolley Museum Rene Goupil ’65 By: Susan Pendleton Gordon By: Charles Rosen Sharon Seaward By: Hannah Dolby Whittaker By: David & Brigitte Morneau Edward Ross ’55 Debra Johnson Sena Ruth Morris Grantham Pendleton By: Florence Ross McCormick Shaw’s Supermarket – Saco By: Sheila Austin Wyatt By: Fredrick Pendleton Bruce Ruben ’59 Doris Camire Simard Dr. & Mrs. Carl Haas By: Janice Pendleton By: Stuart & Sharon Ruben Paul & Linda Warner Simonsen By: Barry & Ellen Haas Levine By: Jeannine Pendleton Nancy Rumery Barbara Bail Simpson Madeline Watson Hooper ’43 By: Sabrina Pendleton Schultz By: Saco & Biddeford Savings Ian P. Sladen By: Anonymous Mary Pendleton ’46 Institution Rachel C. Smith John B. Kiely ’80 By: Leo's Sold Team, Inc. By: Marshall & Carole Alexander Donna Milliken Snow By: Allen R. & Mary Kiely Sicard By: Dan Brown By: Denise Doyon & Alegra Eunson Soorus Dorothy Johnson Knight By: Victor DePoalo Sarah E. Moore, M.D. Michael & Susan Mondor Spath By: Marjorie Johnson Miller By: Paula Devino Philip R. Scamman ’33 Donald & Marie Spulick Agnes MacMillan Ladd & Everrett By: Carolyn Fogg Drury By: Charles N. Scamman Thomas Stark Carll Ladd, Sr. ’27 By: Suzanne Emmons Ruth Harty Seaward Ken St. Onge By: Stanley H. & Mary Ladd Tucker By: Jane Fogg Garvin By: Sharon Seaward StoryLand Ladd-Ouellette Family By: Joan S. Hurrell Charlie Snow ’66 Superina By: Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette By: A. William* & Anne Baker Kany By: Donna Milliken Snow Giselle Tardiff Jean Roberts Leach ’56 By: William Lindquist Daphne Victor Soucy ’61 Stephanie Paul Testa By: Pamela Roberts & Scott McInturff By: Joanne MacDonald By: William J. Soucy, Sr. The Footlights Theatre Mabelle Gay Leary By: Janice Miller Wendell Stackpole The Run of the Mill By: Janet Leary-Prowse By: Susan Morehouse By: Wendy Stackpole Schmitt Guy & Marion Thivierge Donald Lester By: Janice L. Pendleton Vivian Foy Stacy Bonnie L. Topham By: Saco & Biddeford Savings By: Jeannine Pendleton By: Rhonda & Max Folmer Town Of Waterboro Institution By: Clifford & Joyce Thurston Purvis Kelly Roberts Stevens Matthew & Kelly Townsend By: Biddeford Savings Bank By: Bruce Russell By: Richard & Helen McAuliffe Tricia’s Stitches By: Town of Waterboro By: Kevin & Kathryn Hazelton Savage Corriveau Trillium By: John & Anita Binette Colpitts By: Joan Vachon Victor Sue Stickney ’67 Richard E. & Patrice H. Tripp By: Robert Gowen By: Rosemary Fettinger Worth By: Jane Bellevue Maloney Normand & Marianne Trottier By: Raymond & Marshalyne Pullen By: Henrietta Yelle Odessa Nason Szumita ’57 Constance Danis Vadnais By: Clifford & Joyce Thurston Purvis Polly Gallagher Penney By: Ethel Boothby Beaudoin James & Linda Verville Melvin Littlefield By: Ethel Boothby Beaudoin Frances Multoza Sylvain ’54 John B. Viets By: Nate R. Chesley Louis Pomerleau By: Maurice Merrill Steven & Rosemary Vitale Irene Mitchell ’47 By: Steven & Gail Agreste Frances Boothby Sylvester ’27 Laura Vittorioso By: Robert Gowen By: Sandra Charette By: K. Aldene Walters Erwin C. Warren Priscilla Libby Warren Mitchell ’34 By: Marc & Martha Curtis Gagne Millard & Theresa Tripp Bonnie Weiler By: Carole Warren Spiller By: Barry & Pamela Garabedian By: Richard E. & Patrice H. Tripp Robert A. Weiss Evelyn Morse By: Jennifer Johnson Yvette L. Warren Whimsical ME By: Lucien & Judith Morse Morin By: William & Lorri Lemieux By: Erwin C. Warren Darrell & Lisa-Marie Varney Whitney Elizabeth Morse By: Jack & Sheri Morrison E.B. Winslow 1888 Hannah Dolby Whittaker By: Raymond & Marshalyne Pullen By: Hal & Marcia Neal By: Aldin Winslowet-Alps Ronald & Lillian Whittemore Grace Murphy ’46 By: Patricia B. Plummer Lawrence Woodward Aldin Winslowet-Alps By: Rita Simanonok Gagnon By: Clifford & Joyce Thurston Purvis By: Christopher W. Peterson, Ph.D. Frederick & Shanna Winterberg Sandra B. Nason By: Thomas Stark Rosemary Fettinger Worth By: Hugh & Stacey Connor By: Normand & Marianne Trottier 29 1944 Anne Baker Kany Barbara Bail Simpson Class Agent: vacant Clara Litwinowich Pate Carole Warren Spiller Richard A. Maxwell Constance Danis Vadnais 1953 Rachel Whipple Small David H. Wormwood Class Agents: John & John B. Viets Anita Binette Colpitts 1959 1945 Rita Choroszy Boudreau Class Agent: vacant Class Agent: vacant John H. Burnham Carol Boutet Black Helen Lundy Boyd Frances Watson Church James Black, Jr. Lillian Lagueux Minarik Anita Binette Colpitts Ruth McGovern Chadbourne John Colpitts Madeleine Cote Deschambeault 1946 David G. Kennedy Peter Diakos Class Agent: vacant Raymond Pullen Gerard "Jerry" M. Gaudette Carolyn Fogg Drury Lily Hirst Burnham Yarnell Daniel Hall Rita Simanonok Gagnon Dexter Hill Jr. David A. Patriquin 1954 Ernie Morrill Anna Kosta Verrill Class Agent: Elsie Murray Boudreau Sheila Austin Wyatt W. David Verrill Nancy Atkinson Brookshire Neil D. West David E. Edfors 1960 Paul Genthner Class Agents: Richard M. Parker & 1947 John Hanning William J. Soucy, Sr. Class Agent: vacant Jane Atkinson McKechnie Class of 1960 Anonymous Marjorie Johnson Miller Ellen Clark Benodin Beverly Grant Dodge Clifford Purvis Joan Bouffard Camire Leonard G. Johnson Anne M. Scigliano* Richard Drown 1948 David Sherman William W. Harris Class Agents: Ernest & Donald Spulick Priscilla Cote Jalbert Janet Garon Huot Guy Thivierge Andy Kochis Constance Auger Boutet Taki Tsomides Stephanie Koutoulakos Koutroulis Edmund Boutet Joan Crogan Youngs Alan Marston Marian Ricker Carvisiglia John F. McNabb, Jr. 1955 Alton B. Cole Bruce C. Miller Class Agents: Frederick Dupee, Jr. & Christine Dalapas Richard M. Parker Donna Hill Lee June Wells Hill William J. Soucy, Sr. Donald Burnham Ernest Huot Mary Ladd Tucker Honorary Gifts Sally Gochie Chase Janet Garon Huot Margaret (Peck) & Robert Brown Donna Hill Lee 1961 Bill Kimball By: Shirley Peck* Walter Lewis Class Agent: Barbara Warren Field Jean Taylor Kimball William Cecil Dow Marlene Grant Lombard Janice Stoy Bayley Joan Vachon Victor By: Teagan Dow Shirley Peck* Peter C. Gordon Rosemary Fettinger Worth David Hanright Marjorie Leary Stanton Mary Lou Bedard Gray By: William Hildebrand 1949 Larry Hooper 1956 Porter C. Greene Class Agent: vacant Linda Morancy Kimball Class Agent: vacant By: Raymond Shorey Donald Church* Ellen Haas Levine ANNUAL REPORT Margaret "Peggy" Moore Bourque George & Becky Love George Gendron Marjorie A. Mullen Lord Justine Cote Davis By: Anonymous L. Robert Guignard Patricia A. Massie David Deschambeault Quincy Lucas A. William Kany, Jr* Janine Bertrand Parker Claudia Bell Ferguson By: Addie M. Lucas Shirley Harrisburg Korobkin Michael Prejean William E. Gilpatric Meghan Myrick Mary Neal Morrison Kenneth Prescott Doris Camire Simard By: Addie M. Lucas Jeanine "Nini" Wortman Post Betsy Greene Ross Fred W. Stackpole Catherine Murray Margaret Vangel Regis Stuart Ruben William Stanton By: William Hildebrand Andrew Scontras Alegra Eunson Soorus Norris L. Thurston Cheri Poulin ’88 Raymond Shorey 1962 By: Robert Gowen 1957 1950 Class Agents: Roberta Sargent Gallant Doug Stebbins Class Agent: vacant Class Agent: Robert Pate & Susan Willey Marston By: Robert Gowen Ethel Boothby Beaudoin Robert Pate Brian L. Callahan TAMS Faculty & staff L. Lincoln Brown, Jr. Rachel C. Smith Nate R. Chesley By: Robert Gowen Allen L. Burnham Roberta Sargent Gallant Anne Wilkinson 1951 Wendell C. Drown Bill Harrison By: Robert Gowen Class Agents: Mary Atkinson Johnson Roland E. Dubois Joan Johnson Hurrell Nelson Beaulieu Priscilla Haase Hickey Alumni Giving by Class Robert Hurrell Patricia Hobbs Bedell Roland Ledoux 1939 Kathlyn Dentico Killian Marjorie Lamb Burgin Florence Ross McCormick Class Agent: vacant Catherine Roberts Larkin Real J. Caron Kenneth E. Poitras Erwin C. Warren Susan Willey Marston Paul Allen Grace Leone Cloutier Rickabaugh 1940 Mary Atkinson Johnson Sandra Koutoulakos-Miminos 1958 Class Agent: vacant Harvey LaMontagne, Jr. Margaret Colomb Reed Class Agent: vacant Arlene Maddox Murchison 1963 1941 Anonymous Muriel Thompson Nado Class Agent: Lawrence Bowie Class Agent: vacant Mary Gay Baldyga Sharon Staples Alexander 1952 Charles Garland 1942 Gerard Bilodeau Class Agent: vacant Jane Fogg Garvin Class Agent: vacant Laura Gray Burnham Anonymous Lynne Cunningham Jackson Maureen Genthner 1943 Joanne Foss Allen Maurice Merrill Carol Begley Gray Class Agent: vacant Constance Sellers Briggs Joyce Thurston Purvis David McNabb Mary Sawyer Jordan Ann Scammon Grant Bryce D. Roberts Dennis P. McNabb Helen Rancourt Hilton Horst Seeley

30 Paula M. Benoit McNabb Lin da Hanson Coomer Rosemary Fortier Newell Darlene King Frazier Rosemary Aaron Nitkin Bethany Hanson Richard A. Pelletier Robert Labonte Susan Dupuis Rice Harry Nielson Alan S. Polackwich Sr. 1964 Robert Rancourt Class Agent: Beverly Pelletier Meredith Searle Roberts Margo Cote Audiffred Rhonda Kozloff Rowars John Bright Charles N. Scamman Stevan Cote Sharon Seaward Norman Desormier Debra Johnson Sena Stephen Garland Linda Warner Simonsen Beatrice Scamman Kiesow Laura Vittorioso Russell Grant Leach David A. Wagabaza Allie Sherman Libby James Williams Richard N. Martel Charles Rosen 1970 Wendy Stackpole Schmitt Class Agent: Susan Pollock Lamontagne 1965 Stephen Bedell Class Agent: Peter N. Scontras Christopher Colpitts Paula Langelier Armstrong Jane Deane Mike Desjardins Philip D. Fearon 1975 1979 Norman R. Dubois Joan R. Fink Class Agent: Allen R. Sicard Class Agent: Rosemary Kane Kirby Suzanne Emmons Dixie Anderson Harris Kevin W. Birkemose Jeffrey Harris Ronald Forest Darlene Dutille-Janiszewski Brian K. Dallaire Stephen Turgeon Susan Andrews Guignard Patricia Aube Doiron Gene Libby 1980 Carolyn Winslow Johnson Joyce D. Haley David A. Loranger Class Agent: vacant Dianne Cote Law Vita Gerardi Hansmeyer Pamela Buck Moriarty Christopher J. Choroszy Esther Burnside Martindale Debra Ketchum Carlos Philbrick James L. Godbout Roger Miles Kelly Lombard LeBlond Kevin Savage Kenny Huot Kenneth W. Pike Guy R. Nadeau Leslie N. Tripp Keith Jalbert Peter Scontras Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette Mary Alice Bellevue Tripp Vera Gallant Kalagias Hannah Dolby Whittaker Janice L. Pendleton Roger Wentworth Daniel F. Pullen Gayle Andrews Willett Elizabeth Procter-Gray Kathleen Boutet Santamore Mark G. Willett 1971 Allen R. Sicard Class Agent: vacant Sabrina Pendleton Schultz 1966 Mary Kiely Sicard Sussanna Smith Bedell James Trask Class Agent: Bill Searle Bonnie Weiler Diana L. Huot 1981 Cheryl Gibson Cuneo 1976 Suzanne Cote Lemont Class Agents: Todd M. Davis & Irene Morin Martell Class Agent: George Mendros Helen Andrews McInnis David O. Pendleton Richard Milliard Peter Boutet Deborah Larose Nielson Helen McAuliffe Corriveau Wayne Nason Barbara Grondin Boutin Sandy Otis Quentin Richard Corriveau Matthew Ruben Joanne Trask Cacciapaglia Kathryn Hazelton Savage Sophocles Cotsis Donna Milliken Snow Stephen Fogg Todd M. Davis Robert A. Weiss 1972 Michael Kalagias Class Agent: Patricia Boutet Peterson Kevin Jordan 1967 Jeff McNabb Kathy Allen Tom Kane Class Agents: James E. Nelson & Andrea Tito Moreshead Susan Frappier Bellerose Alison Leach Moore Susan Mondor Spath Judith Morse Morin Marc Boutet Paul Norwood Joanne Perron Binette Jeffrey A. Nathanson Susan Emerson Burgess Mary Celia Perry O’Neil Carolyn Allen Blunt Fredrick D. Pendleton Steve Foran David O. Pendleton John Blunt Janet Leary-Prowse Susan Jean Pendleton Gordon Eric A. Purvis John Cloutier Bob Quentin Kenneth Janson Margery Harrison Healing Pamela Roberts 1982 Mark McInnis Class Agent: Valerie Brickates Kennedy Janice Boutet Loughlin 1977 Margaret O’Neil Sharon Verrier Blakeslee Jane Bellevue Maloney Class Agent: Teri-Ann Hogan Arenstam Thomas Perkins Michelle Brunelle Davis Michael McInnis Anonymous Patricia Boutet Peterson Morris L. Fisher James E. Nelson Teri-Ann Hogan Arenstam Russell M. Randall David Ham Kathleen Huot Nelson Julia Dupuis Blakely Richard E. Tripp Robert P. Hewes, Ph.D. Nancy Scamman Pike Lisa Mailman Gorman Jeffrey Waters Karen Kane Lemoine Ralph F. Rumery Jeffrey M. Harper Robert A. Wentworth Kevin J. Simard Stephen Sanborn William S. Kany Bridget Dupuis Scontras 1973 Elizabeth O’Neil Lowry 1983 Susan Mondor Spath Class Agents: D. Scott MacDougall & Mari H. Warner Class Agent: Joseph LePauloue Kathleen E. Stewart Staples Shawn Brown 1968 1978 Norma MacLeod Chenard Michael Ham Class Agent: Deborah Stackpole Class Agent: Lynne Colpitts Smith Daniel Huot Sam McAuliffe Kane Godbout Michelle Ledoux Boutet Sharon L. Kelley Pamela Estes Davis 1974 Debra Ridley Dalton Kellie Purvis McNary Marjorie Cote Stewart Class Agents: Steve Dupuis & Bruce Haskell Linda Valentino Dr. Christopher W. Peterson 1969 Michelle Nadeau O’Brien Susan Canning Burnell Class Agent: vacant Clifford W. Santamore 1984 Ellen Wilson Huot Ronald Berube Lynne Colpitts Smith Class Agents: David K. LePauloue & Jane Angis Kerry Elizabeth Menard Brumback Ken St. Onge Kimberly Simard Jack Morrison William Chenard Mary Blow Thurlow Mary-Louise Ridley Boucouvalas

31 1997 2010 Class Agents: Amy Levasseur DesRoberts Class Agents: Lexie Carter & & Melissa Boisvert Pennell Paul Santamore Amy Levasseur DesRoberts Cassandra Henson Maggie Jones Knox Paul Santamore Andrew Tripp Steven Trask Tara Grace Waterhouse 2011 Kory Wentworth Class Agent: Colin James Buttarazzi 1998 2012 Class Agent: vacant Class Agent: Katherine Elisabeth Angela Sabo Burgess Kalagias Jennifer Conley Burnett Amanda Robinson Ryan Davis Joshua Fearon 2013 Erica Breznovits Rosciszewski Class Agent: Robert H. Begin Eric J. Skoczenski Eric Patoine Herve Thibodeau 2014 Michelle Stickles Thibodeau Class Agent: Kayla Tremblay 1999 Paul Arabatzis Class Agents: Christina M. Carr & 2015 Benjamin Harris Class Agent: Daniel T. Picard Hugh G. Connor 1990 Craig Burgess Lisa Smith Duchaine Class Agent: Giselle Tardiff Timothy Desmarais 2016 Chris Friedman Class of 1990 Stephen Fink Class Agent: Sarah Picard Richard P. Gagnon Jeff Fournier Benjamin Harris 2017 Cynthia Turgeon Giroux Jennifer Latulippe Fournier 2000 Class Agent: vacant David K. LePauloue Giselle Tardiff Class Agent: Nathaniel Tripp Meredith R. Duffy Douglas Parker 1991 Nicholas Belair 2018 Peter Rondeau Class Agent: Libby Scamman Collins Elizabeth Furbish Class Agent: Kaitlyn Genest 1985 Amy McGeachey-Bond Amy Bartlett Goodness 2019 Class Agent: Stephen Pate Amy Gonneville Elie Jared Goodness Class Agent: Victoria Labbe Jay Armstrong Gregory Paradis Michael Robert Christopher C. Boucouvalas Guy Picard Tiffany Regan Robert Vangel Cotsis Nicole C. Tillyer Ryan Christina Doukeris Superina 2019 Auction Susan Black Ebling Ian P. Sladen Stephanie Paul Testa Auctioneer Karen Lanoix Fortier Kellie A. Therriault 2001 William Kany ’77 Kevin Lafortune 1992 Class Agent: Ryan P. Lagan Auction Volunteers Joel J. Levesque Class Agent: James Lowe Class of 2001 Kathy Allen ’72 John Nadeau Anonymous William Dow Patsy Beaudoin ’71 Stephen Pate Chad Binette Michelle Cote Gallitto Cathy Burke

ANNUAL REPORT Brigitte Morneau Pendleton Troy Caron Jennifer Hadiaris Joanne Cacciapaglia ’76 Bonnie L. Topham Brad Dexter Cory McGeachey Kim Corriveau 1986 Timothy Lacroix 2002 Ron Cote Class Agent: Kevin Tierney James Lowe Class Agent: Erik Ryder Vangel Cotsis ’85 Scott Gallant Adam Papa Brian Skoczenski Megan Dall Stephen Lariviere Shelley Arnold Picard Todd Davis ’81 Carrie Bernier Rondeau Nicholas P. Scontras II 2003 Amy Elie ’91 Matthew L. Zehner Carol Smith Taranko Class Agent: Christine Felser Patey Joe Eragitano Douglas Willett Brett Gagnon Joshua Fearon ’98 1987 Nathaniel Poissant Philip Fearon ’70 Class Agent: Nichole Hopkins Martin 1993 2004 Dennis Flaherty Pamela Deschambeault Emerson Class Agent: James Fowler Katie Flaherty ’97 Amy Huot Ouellette James Bickford Class Agent: Jessica Perkins Foster Emma Arenstam Campbell Lauren Folsom ’75 William M. Sanborn Nicole Paquette Dube Jeff Fournier ’90 Robert LePauloue Amanda McGeachey 1988 Jen Fournier ’90 Kirk Purvis Class Agent: Anthony M. LeBlanc 2005 Bernard Gaines ’65 Mark Howe 1994 Class Agent: Katherine Scamman Roberta Gallant ’62 Kristin LaPlante Class Agent: vacant Anonymous Cynthia Giroux ’84 Christopher McCallum Thomas Foran Isaac D. Gagnon Robert Gowen Rene M. Menard Jessica Beaudoin Hamilton JD Hadiaris ’98 1995 Lorali Roth Smith Peter Mohlin Jenny Hadiaris ’01 Class Agent: Tracie Saucier True Lisa-Marie Varney Whitney 2006 Joyce Haley ’75 Jennifer Vire Spees Jessica Hamilton ’05 1989 Class Agent: Lisa Roth Tripp 1996 Jeanne Hey Class Agent: Nicole Peterson Oliver Jill Santamore Blake Class Agent: Abby Graffam Purvis Lisa Hill ’89 Lee-Marie Kerry Brown Justin Blake Kyle Bolduc Ken Janson ’72 Bethany Cyr Jason R. Cassette 2007 Mary Johnson ’51 Jessica Libby Halle Sarah Willett Garriepy Class Agent: Alicia Milne William Johnson Elizabeth Langelier Hill Addie M. Lucas Katie Kalagias ’12 Lisa Hill 2008 Abby Graffam Purvis Vera Kalagias ’80 Shawn Ouellette Class Agent: vacant Nicholas Tabor William S. Kany ’77 Paula Cote Scully Jason Scott Amanda Brewer Tripp Deb Ketchum ’75 Melissa Smith Webber Louis Waterhouse 2009 Kevin Kezal Class Agent: Justin Mark Chenette David Labbe 32 Christopher Stasio Tobee Labbe Junior Varsity Sponsors: Tony Leblanc ’88 Benchmark Cleaning & Supply Bob LePauloue ’93 Biddeford Savings David LePauloue ’84 Minuteman Security Technologies Jay Lowe ’92 PDT Architects Roula Maalouf Freshman Sponsors: Susan Marston ’62 Bayside Wealth Management UBS MaryAnn Martin ’78 Financial Services, Inc. – Lisa Menard Vangel Cotsis ’85 George Mendros ’76 Bernstein Shur Roger Miles ’65 Camden National Bank Haley Nason ’10 Elie Corporation James Nelson ’67 MARCUM Patricia Olinger Norman, Hanson, DeTroy, LLC Cathy Paradis P & C Insurance Greg Paradis ’91 Brigitte Pendleton ’85 Raffle Ticket Sponsor: David Pendleton ’81 PM Construction Co., Inc. Eric Purvis ’81 Print Sponsor: Kirk Purvis ’93 Franklin Printing Abby Graffam Purvis ’96 Paul Remmes, D.M.D. Fund-a-Cause Sponsor: Kathy Santamore ’80 Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Paula ‘89 & John Scully Table Sponsors: TA Athletic Boosters Clark Insurance Linda Verville Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Mark Willett ’65 Champion, LLC Auction Special Thanks To: Rays Truck Service Benchmark – Andy Bifulco Saco Veterinary Clinic/Animal Vangel Cotsis ’85 Hospital of Saco Flik Independent Schools Terradyn Consultants, LLC Fund-a-Cause Video – Thornton Academy Student Council Kelley Hodgman-Burns, Victoria Volk Packaging Corporation Big 20 Bowl Center Dunegrass Country Club Labbe ’19, Tina Baker ’92, Kristen Advertising Sponsors: Bill Dodge Auto Group Dunstan Dental Hovasse Bean Group – Team Scamman & Blais Massage Therapeutics Dupuis Hardware & Locksmith, Inc. Ice Entertainment – Jayson Jalbert ’90 Valentino Blow Brothers, Inc. Levi Eichthal Illumination Events – Mike LaRiviere Beaupre Fuels Blue Elephant Events & Catering Elements: Books Coffee Beer William S. Kany ’77 Capozza Tile & Floor Covering Center Bob & Mike’s Mini-Mart Elle Medical Aesthetics Marshall Rental Dead River Company Bob & Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet Jade Elliott Moody’s Nursery & Garden Center – Falmouth Osteopathy & Acupuncture Boston Red Sox Falmouth Osteopathy & Acupuncture Bob Moody ’78 Haley’s Metal Shop Brady Screenprint & Embroidery Fernleaf Bakery Nimlok Maine – Hall Implement Britara Wellness Footlights Theatre Ken Janson ’72 & Al Smith ’73 Maine Business Furniture Bruce Haskell Photography Funtown Splashtown USA Promo Auction Video – Northeast Delta Dental Peter & Julie Cairns Pierre & Cynthia Turgeon Giroux ’84 Eric Marston ’91, Greg Paradis ’91, Ricetta’s Brick Oven Ristorante Camden National Bank James L. Godbout ’80 Dave Sharland ’99, Ron Cote, Jeff Wardwell Assisted Living Christenbury ’03, Cal Christoforo Emma Campbell Golden Rooster Restaurant ’19 (and adorable pup), Sailer Auction In-Kind Donors: Cape Kaleidoscopes Gonneville Farm Hersey Anonymous Carmen Lessard, Broker for RE/MAX Gorham Bike & Ski Kathy Santamore ’80 A2Z Custom Embroidery Realty One Joyce D. Haley ’75 Smart Source – John Bouchard ’72 Acapello Salons & Spa Caron Roofing & Construction H. A. Mapes, Inc. Doug Stebbins Active Chiropractic Carr Eats Hamilton’s Driving School TA Finance Office Crew Acupuncture by Meret Casco Bay Lines Hampton Inn Saco TA Maintenance & Custodial Crew Jerome Ade Charlie Buzby Hannaford Supermarkets TA Marketing & Communications – Agren Appliance Chase Small Craft Harbor Village Scooters Katie Beane, Katy Nicketakis, Amato’s Sandwich Shop Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Harris Farm & X-Country Ski Center Ayanah Proulx Amtrak Downeaster Chipotle Harris Turkey Farm TA Technology – Ben Nasse ’93, Amy Rose Made In Maine Bryan & Kim Christoforo Tricia Heidelbaugh Amanda Normand, Bruce Andy’s Agway Cleaning by Chris Suzanne Hersey Van Der Riet David Arenstam Coletti’s Pizza Factory Therese Hersey TATV – Jeff Christenbury ’03 & Aroma Joe’s Saco Linda Hanson Coomer ’69 An Ho ’18 Jake Lamontagne ’19 AT&T Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique Homestead by the River Mary Atkinson ’51 & Bill Johnson Cowbell Burger Bar Family Campground TA Development Office: Atlantic Heights – Seal Rock Creative Office Pavilion Inn by the Sea Sydney Menard Atlantic Home Inspection CustomBuilt Certified Personal Kenneth ’72 & Laurie Janson John Ritzo Company, LLC Training Kenneth Janson ’72, author of Giselle Tardiff ’90 Aura Maine Dafni, Lakonia Greek Products “Charting A Course Against Cancer” Haley Thompson Banded Brewing Todd ’81 & Michelle ’82 Davis Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Champion Event Sponsor: Bayside Bowl Deep Brook Golf Course Inc. & Provencher Fuels Home Innovations – Jason Labonte ’92 Bay View Company Deering Lumber Jimmy the Greek’s & Amy Cote Labonte ’94 Beacon Eye Care Josh Delcourt Joseph’s By The Sea Wendy Berry Deli & Company Kate Ray Photography Varsity Sponsors: Biddeford Arena & Expo Center Amy Levasseur DesRoberts ’97 Koi Restaurant Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Biddeford City Theater Dickinson’s Candy Factory Lady & The Mensch Saco & Biddeford Savings Biddeford Painting Dogfish Bar & Grille Joel J. Levesque ’85 Institution Inc. Biddeford Saco Dental Associates DogSled Maine Lighthouse Preservation Society 33 34 ANNUAL REPORT Paulin’s Tire &Auto Service Parcel & Part Papa John’s Palace Playland Association, LLC Otto Pizza –Saco O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant &Bar Omkara Yoga &Reiki Patricia Olinger Old Vines Wine Bar Northern Data System Northeast Delta Dental North Rivers Country New Moon Restaurant Mosquito of Squad Maine Southern Maine Wildlife Park Maine Street Florist &Gifts Maine Limousine Service Maine Girl Lash Maine Indoor Karting Janice ’67 Loughlin Lone Pine Brewing Company CabinLog Perennials Stay connected. Getconnected. 3 2 1 Follow &LikeTAonsocial: Visit ourwebsitetostayintheloop! Send updatedcontactinformationto: It’s aseasy1,2,3! Saco Frame Center &Gallery Saco Cinemagic Run of Mill the Public House Rumerywoods Rover Wood Fired Bagels Round Turn Distilling Rolnick Chiropractic River Drive &Millwork Cooperage John &Patricia Ritzo Ricetta’s Ristorante Brick Oven Remmes Orthodontics Holly &Paul Remmes,D.M.D. Pumpkin Valley Farm Portland Dogs Sea Portland Pie Company Portland Museum of Art Portland Glass Alan ’69 Polackwich &Deb Pizza By Michael Pine Tree Food Equipment PeoplesChoice Credit Union Peck’s Family Acupuncture Target TAMS 8thGrade Parent Group Hope Hall Sunflower – Farm Creamery Suger Sue Rioux Designs StoryLand Starros Mendros Specialty Barns Jay Snyder ’66 Lorali Roth Smith ’88 SMHC Sports Performance Center Shaw’s Supermarket Saco TrolleySeashore Museum Salt Lobster Sea Paula ’89 &John Scully Peter N.Scontras ’65 Sanweco, Inc. Hospital of Saco Saco Veterinary Clinic/Animal Saco Sport &Fitness Saco House of Pizza thorntonacademy.org/alumni [email protected]

T A Claudia Zhao York’s Wild Kingdom ’70 &Judy Bob St. Onge Winterwood Farm &Forest – Harmony of Winds Wiggly Bridge Distillery Whimsical ME Westport Educational Counseling Weinstein, Lovell &Ordway, P.A. Waggerstown Linda Verville Trillium Tricia’s Stitches &Alteration Studio Townsquare Media –Q97.9 Town of Saco, Maine Town Federal &Country Credit Union Thornton Academy Boosters Athletic Thornton Academy Athletics Thornton Academy Art Students FOR THE WIN The 12th Annual Thornton Fund Auction

On May 4th Thornton Academy held its 12th Annual Thornton Fund Auction. The auction attracted over 350 TA parents, alumni, local business owners, and community members. They gathered over food and drink to #bidforthewin on the amazing donations curated from hundreds of individuals and local businesses. This year’s auction theme “For The Win” celebrated the long standing tradition of excellence at Thornton Academy across the many diverse course and activity offerings, while also looking forward to the completion of the Capital Campaign Athletic Complex.

The 2019 auction was the most successful fundraising event to date, raising over $125,000 for Thornton Academy. These funds will provide critical support to our programs, provide free and reduced lunch to food insecure students, expand academic opportunities and enhance campus life. The live and silent auction items included vacation getaways, Jimmy Buffett concert tickets, a custom build shed and over 250 additional donated items.

A special thank you to all those who helped make Thornton Academy’s 12th Annual Auction a success. SAVE THE DATE MAY 2, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that our 13th annual auction will be held on May 2nd, 2020! Spend an evening surrounded by hats, horses, jockeys, and Juleps as we celebrate and support TA Kentucky Derby-style!

Get your derby attire ready and add May 2nd, 2020 to your calendar!

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SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 18-20, 2019

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