SUMMER 2010

Father, Grandfather, Husband, Teacher, Headmaster January 12, 1920 – March 19, 2010

ALSO INSIDE: Graduation 2010 pg. 3 | Student News pg. 5 | Sports Accolades pg. 11 | and more... News from the Head of School Writing this letter today I think about the year Board of Trustees that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. I must say that I feel fortunate to be the Head of School 2009/2010 Officers at Washington Academy. Often my teachers say to Mr. Richard L. Gardner ’58 me “I wouldn’t want your job” and I usually respond President Mr. Dennis L. Mahar ’79 with a smile thinking to myself “I have the greatest Vice President job in the world.” Ms. Traci L. Sanborn ’81 Entering my fourteenth year at the helm of Secretary Washington Academy I recall my father telling me Mr. Clinton E. Gardner ’49 “a good dose of fear is healthy.” I must admit to you Treasurer that not a day goes by that I am not struck with fear Mr. Dean M. McGuire ’99 Assistant Treasurer over the fact that I am responsible for the educational futures of 450 students, the careers of eighty employees and the impact that Additional Trustees Washington Academy has on our community. Just as I am overcome with fear I Mr. Larry Barker think of all of the great people who work with me, those in the trenches carrying Mrs. Elizabeth Begin out the mission of the school, the Board of Trustees that supports us all in our work, Mr. Brian S. Cates ’72 Mrs. MaryEllen Day ’87 the parents who entrust us with their children and a community that appreciates Dr. John F. Gaddis ’65 the work that we do and my fear turns to thankfulness for how blessed I am. Mr. Michael Hennessey I remember those who came before who laid the firm foundation that we build Mr. Nicholas C. Lemieux ’93 upon today. I will miss the wise counsel of past leaders like Mr. Arthur Gardner. Mrs. Suzanne Plaisted Mrs. Linda F. Varney I fondly recall sharing a meal at the Annual Meeting with Mr. Gardner and Mrs. Susan West ’71 sitting near him at ball games in order to seek out his advice. Mr. Gardner Honorary Trustees always responded with “Old Boy” and then graciously provided me with a gem of Mrs. Jane E. Bell common sense for whatever issue I was dealing with. These sage words were more Mr. David C. Burns ’67 valuable than any graduate course I ever participated in. That same common Mr. Donald Brown ’77 sense approach reinforces, that despite the accomplishments of this past year and Dr. Harold W. Crosby, Jr. ’66 the excitement for what the new year has in store, what matters most is who is in Mr. Dean Crosman ’75 Ms. Bettina L. Davis ’60 the classroom and what they are imparting to our children. With confidence I can Mrs. Sandra S. Davis ’53 tell you that the best of Washington Academy today is the work that our teachers Mr. Arthur W. Gardner ’38 do day in day out supporting, challenging and inspiring our young people to Mrs. Patricia M. Hall achieve more than they imagined that could. Their work has helped to create a Mr. Francis J. Hallissey culture that is serious about education. Mrs. Dolores G. Hanson ’55 Mr. Michael Hinerman ’69 I have had the good fortune this last year to spend a great deal of time Mr. Arthur W. Hoar ’37 listening to Alumni fondly recall their years at Washington Academy. In each Mrs. Marcia Jackson story the common theme was the positive impact that one or more teachers, Mr. John S. Johnson ’53 administrators or coaches had on them. These conversations inspire me to ensure Mrs. Suzanne Mace Mr. Ralph S. Mahar that the students of today will remember their days at Washington Academy with Mrs. Hope Prout the same fondness. As we move into the Community Phase of our first capital Mr. Ricky W. Ramsdell ’76 campaign “Tomorrow Begins Today” I would like to challenge you to join me in Mr. Edwin Randall ’67 recognizing the Washington Academy educators who made a difference in your Mr. Donald G. Smith ’71 Mr. Richard H. Young ’55 time at Washington Academy by contributing to the campaign in their honor. W.A. Today Summer 2010 Thankfully Yours, WA Today is published two times each year for alumni and friends of WA. If you are receiving duplicate copies or have a change of address, please contact the Development Office at WA, Judson McBrine PO Box 190, East Machias, ME 04630. You may read WA Today on-line at Head of School www.washingtonacademy.org. Click on “Alumni” tab then “WA Today.”

Published by: WA Development Office Layout: TERELAR Advertising Productions 2 Washington Academy Today Graduation 2010 Washington Academy Announces Honor Parts Head of School Judson McBrine is proud to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2010. With 118 students, the class of 2010 has the most graduates in Washington Academy history dating back to 1792.

V aledictorian salutatorian First Honor Essayist

Allison Talbot Seth Maker Robert Harvey, son of Phillip and Birgitt Harvey of Dennysville, is the first honor essayist for the class of 2010. Robert has been involved in the drama club, math team, and Maine Youth in Government. Robert will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and has not yet decided on a major.

Second Honor Essayist

Allison Talbot, daughter of William and Seth Maker, son of Tony and Paula Maker Jonah Baskerville, son Nancy Talbot of East Machias, is the valedic- of Machiasport, is the salutatorian for the of Reginald and Anna Basker- torian for the class of 2010. Allison has been class of 2010. Seth has been a member of ville of Eastport, is the second involved in a variety of activities including the football club for one year, varsity baseball honor essayist for the class of drama club, jazz band, student council, math as a player and statistician, National Honor 2010. Jonah has been involved team, Maine Youth in Government, the Silver Society, Robotics Club, and Math team. Seth in 2 local orchestras in Wash- Quill, Tri-M, formal speaking club, and has placed in the state math meet each of ington County as a violinist, and has taught Students Teaching About Respect (STARS). the four years he has competed. Seth will be violin and piano lessons for the past 3 years. Allison represented Washington Academy at attending the University of Maine majoring Jonah has also been involved in Project SHARE the American Legion Girls State program in in Mechanical Engineering and also studying which focuses on the restoration of Atlantic the summer of 2009. Allison will be attending in the University of Maine’s Honors College. Salmon habitats. Jonah will be attending the St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY major- Massachusetts Institute of Technology major- ing in English. ing in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Senior Plans Kayla Anthony, Husson University Justine Eatherton, WCCC Sarah Lehman, Husson University Christina Ramsdell, UMaine Orono Jiabin “Tony” Bai, Liberty University Lily Evans, Americorp Shawn Leighton, EMCC Arielle Richardson, Wagner College Frederick Barstow, UMaine Machias Stephanie Farley, WCCC Michael Lenfestey, Husson University Leah Roberts, Thomas College Justina Barter, Undecided Keith Farren, Undecided Wei Li, Stony Brook University Zachary Roos, Work Force Jonah Baskerville, MIT Andi Flannery, Maine Maritime Academy Yizhuo “Lee” Li, University of Connecticut Nicholas Rushforth, Thomas College Megan Bell, Empire School of Cosmetology Hayley Foresman, EMCC Shuang “Summer” Liang, Purdue University Arianna Sanborn, University of New England Serena Boynton, Army Nicolas “Nico” Forte, College in Spain Jerry II Lingley, Universal Technical Institute Ryan Schoppee, Husson University Chelsea Brady, UMaine Orono Alex Foster, Undecided Bin “Allen” Liu, Ohio State University Colby Soctomah-Lewey, UMaine Orono Barthold Brizee, UMaine Orono/Air Klara Galiova, College in Czech Republic Kaitlyn Look, Work Force WenHao Song, Michigan State University National Guard Patrick Gardner, UMaine Orono Dongqin “Cassy” Lu, Northeastern University Ryan Sprague, Universal Technical Institute Mathew Burke, Becker College David Glidden, Bangor School of Ministry Brett Lyons, Maine Maritime Academy Yan “Aileen” Sun, Washington State University Timothy Carter, Marine Corp. Kristin Griffin, Cosmetology School Seth Maker, UMaine Orono Zhengfei “Sam” Sun, University of LaVerne Chieh “Andy” Chen, Northeastern University Charles Hanscom, UMaine Machias Jonathan Mallar, Thomas College Gretchen Swain, St. Lawrence University - Arizona Xu “Dennis” Chen, Drexel University Robert Harvey, Vassar College William Manchester, Maine Maritime Academy Allison Talbot, St. Lawrence University - Yi Jui “Danny” Chen, Valsparisio University Zachariah Hatch, WCCC Briana McFadden, UMaine Machias Massachusetts Zeheng Chen, Georgia Tech Chelsie Hawkins, UMaine Presque Isle Yutong “Ava” Meng, Northeastern University Qijie “Jerry” Tang, Berkeley College Yi-Fang “Yvonne” Cheng, Otis College of Lehann Hester, Husson University Samuel Metta, Work Force Wanyi “Serena” Tao, University of Iowa Art and Design Daniel Hinojosa, Work Force Paul Michaud, WCCC Benjamin Teer, Lee Academy Prep Chelsea Clark, Husson University Nicolas Hixson, University of Southern Maine Katherine Mickelinc, University of South Carolina Janelle Tinker, UMaine Machias Fawn Clark, Work Force Nai-Wen “Corey” Hsieh, Savannah College Laura Mills, Husson University Ashley Varney, St. Louis University-Madrid Marvin Jr. Cling, WCCC of Art and Design Frederick IV Moore, University of Southern Maine Noah Von Rotz, Dean College Bryce Colbeth, Husson University Yun “York” Huang, Northeastern University Justin Morren, UMaine Orono Yeran “Tiffany” Wang, Mont Clair University Ivan Corey, UMaine Orono Channing Jessiman, EMCC Chianti Mrazik, Jamestown College/Army Apichaya “Waen” Wongkraisri, College Katlyn Cox, UMaine Machias Jessica Johnson, Work Force National Guard in Thailand Lacie Craven, UMaine Machias Stefani Jones, Thomas College Joshua Murray, Navy Sarah Wood, Southern Maine Community College Courtney Curtis, WCCC Jin-A Kim, Lawrence Technological University Breanna Nicely, UMaine Machias Nikko Woodley, Marine Mechanics Institute Maj de Christopher, Undecided Meen Kook “Chris” Kim, University of Illinois Brianne Noyes, Work Force Qian “Michael” Wu, University of Illinois Ashley DeSilva, Lynn University at Urbana-Champaign Brianne Parker, UMaine Machias at Chicago Kyle Dennison, Undecided Seong Min Kim, University of Oregon Derrick Porter, University of Texas at Austin Grace Young, Undecided Sandrine Diah, Undecided Shelby Lee, Undecided Miranda Preston, UMaine Machias Guangyu “John” Zhao, Northeastern University Hong Yi Dong, UMaine Orono Yeong Jin Lee, Bunker Hill Community College Christopher Pritchard, Husson University Sheng “Monty” Zhou, Drexel University WCCC = Washington County Community College EMCC = Eastern Maine Community College

Summer 2010 3 WA says goodbye to Paula Maker, librarian of 31 years

1970’s...

1980’s... After 33 years as Washington Academy’s librarian, Paula Maker is retiring. Paula graduated from Washington Academy in 1964 as salutatorian. She attended the University of Maine at Machias and received a B.S. in Elementary Education and received her Master’s in Library Science from the Clarion University of Clarion, Pennsylvania. In 1977, Paula started as the librarian at 1990’s... Washington Academy. She served as the Art Department Chair and helped with many projects at WA, including the Silver Quill literary magazine. We will miss Paula greatly as our librarian, but wish her luck in her retirement! You can still visit her at the Sturdivant Library in East Machias. 2000’s...

4 Washington Academy Today Student News

Math Team The Washington Academy Math Team won the 2010 Math League championship in Ellsworth this spring, winning three of the four Math Meets held throughout the year and finishing with the highest total among the 1970’s... 12 schools competing. Top individual honors went to several WA students: Seth Maker was number one among the senior class, with Robert Harvey finishing in third place. Max Ye was the number one junior, followed closely by Will Wang, who finished second. Twenty four students parti- cipated on the Math Team this year. This is the 7th year in a row that WA teams finished in first place!

The 2010 National Honor Society Members NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS The Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony at the East Machias Congregational Church on March 24, 2010. The program began with a piano interlude by Sarah Hol- sapple, music teacher. Lacie Craven, president of the chapter, opened the ceremony. Maine Principals Award Nomination Two-year members reviewed Allison Talbot of East Machias, a senior the four society qualities. Seniors at Washington Academy, was selected to re- Allison Talbot, Seth Maker, Andi ceive the 2010 Principal’s Award, announced 1990’s... Flannery and Arielle Richardson ad- by Head of School Judson McBrine. The dressed the qualities of scholarship, WA Head of School Judson McBrine guest William “Deke” Talbot flank Presi- award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ service, leadership and character. dent of the National Honor Society chapter Lacie Craven Association, is given in recognition of a high Following, senior two-year school senior’s academic achievement and members Zeheng Chen, Derrick Porter and Gretchen Swain introduced new members and citizenship. their parents. Junior two-year members Molly Abrams, Chloe Barnett and Jordan Porter Allison Talbot, Mr. McBrine and other presided over the introduction of new members. The following are new members: Seniors: award winners and their principals attended an Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Chieh Chen, Bryce Colbeth, Katlyn Cox, Maj de Christopher, Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event Hong Yi Dong, Klara Galiova, Chelsie Hawkins, Nicolas Hixson, Channing Jessiman, Bin Center in Bangor on April 3, 2010. Liu, Brett Lyons, Briana McFadden, Laura Mills, Christina Ramsdell, Arianna Sanborn, Ben The Honors Luncheon recognized these Teer, Janelle Tinker, Qian Wu. Juniors: Elizabeth Hull, Allison Holmes, Mara Lookabaugh, outstanding students with the presentation Christopher Plaisted, Taylor Seeley, Yiming Ye. Sophomores: Brittney Jamieson, Rachel Mahar, of an individual plaque and the awarding of Matthew Talbot, Kelly Sawyer. five $1,000 scholarships in the names of After a candlelight ceremony with a recitation of the National Honor Society pledge, Horace O. McGowan and Richard W. Tyler. Headmaster Judson McBrine and Assistant Head Tim Reynolds presented emblems and pins. Mr. McGowan and Mr. Tyler were former William “Deke” Talbot was the guest speaker. After his speech to the members of the Maine principals and executive directors of Honor Society and their families, he paid tribute to Arthur “Tart” Gardner, former Headmaster the Association. of WA, who recently passed away. The Washington Academy Chorus, under the direction of The Principal’s Award is presented in the academy’s music instructor, Sarah Holsapple, presented “Up To The Mountain (MLK more than 140 Maine public and private high Song)” with soloists Molly Abrams, Cassidy Cook and Lacie Craven. schools by member principals of the MPA, At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served with Mr. and Mrs. David the professional association which represents Craven. Virginia Plummer, English Chair at Washington Academy, is the NHS advisor. Maine’s school administrators.

Summer 2010 5 Student News continued...

Silver Quill receives national recognition excellence The following is an excerpt from the Virginia Plummer, Washington Academy’s English De- award winning 2009 Silver Quill. partment chair, announced that WA’s literary magazine, Silver Quill, has received national recognition for its excel- lence in writing and presentation by the National Council Where is Tomorrow? of Teachers of English. The Silver Quill is one of only two By Alex Foster student literary magazines in Maine to receive this national recognition. The cover artwork entitled Windmill was created All quiet by Yvonne Cheng. Bare silk The Council judged the publication on its extremely Silhouetted high quality of writing; the inclusion of a variety of genres; meticulous editing; some writings from other subject areas; In silence attractive design and graphics, pertinent to the writings; and And absence of light students having strong roles in editorial, production, and Cast gray business aspects. Shadows for tyrants The 2009 Silver Quill was staffed by Allison Talbot, Ashen rain Yvonne Cheng, a senior at Washington Editor-in-Chief; Courtney Pearson and Tom Wood, Literary Academy, holds the nationally recognized, Falls swift award-winning Silver Quill that boasts her Editors; Arianna Sanborn, Yide Yan, and Lara Balmert, Busi- On lofty wings pen and ink drawing entitled “Windmill.” ness and Advertising; Sam Gaddis and Tyler Holt, Graphic Editors; and Virginia Plummer, Faculty Advisor. Patrons sup- Of sorrow porting the production included Douglas and Lisa Holmes, Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant, Piled high Machias Savings Bank, Bluebird Motel, Inc., Yan Yufeng, Eva Kelley, Edward Hennessey and On hollow men Traci Sanborn, Samuel Gaddis, Mr. Terrill, Mr. Windsor, Whiting Village Store, and Nancy Where is tomorrow? and Deke Talbot. Many thanks are extended to Mrs. Paula Maker and Mrs. Felicia Avery for And where is tomorrow? their support. I say The Silver Quill first began publication in 1991 and has not missed a year since. The 2010 It was lost within publication, due out this Spring, is accepting submissions from students as well as faculty. Copies of the magazine are $3 each. Today This year’s editor-in-chief is Lacie Craven ’10.

WA Finishes a Year of Service with More Than 7,000 Hours

Students from Washington Academy logged over 7,000 hours of community service this year. To celebrate their continuing commitment to service, a school-wide community service day in several locations on Saturday, May 15. Students and their home room teachers were assigned to various organizations to assist in many service activities. The community service day also provided students with the opportunity to earn additional hours and experience the personal satisfaction that comes with serving your neighbors. Activities included: a neighborhood cleanup around Washington Academy in East Machias, conservation projects at Bear Brook and Harmon Brook in Wesley, painting at the Cobscook Community Learning Center, trail clearing and maintenance for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Machias Valley Sportsman’s Club, and East Yeong Je Lee, Jennifer Gonce, Courtney Curtis, and Jacob Huntley varnishing Serena Boynton a picnic table Stream ATV Club. Students also performed service at the Beth Wright Walk in Addison, the Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield, Cotton Farms in Columbia Falls, and Porter Memorial Library in Machias. As of this current academic year, all Washington Academy students must complete 15 hours of community service per year. Many students participated this year in twice- weekly service activities as well as blood drives sponsored by the JMG program. Mrs. Marty Jordan and students moving bales of hay.

6 Washington Academy Today WA Celebrates 23 Years of Student Achievement Washington Academy held their 23rd Academic Awards Banquet on May 25, 2010. The guest speaker of the evening, Mr. William Prescott, Washington Academy Alumnus Class of Prom 2010 1958, was introduced by National Honor Society president Lacie Craven. After sharing his memories of misspelling academy at an Academy spelling bee and his mother’s unfortunate fall from her chair upon hearing her son’s faux pas, Mr. Prescott recognized the achievements made by all, encouraging each and every student to pursue their goals, whether they have met bumps along the way or not. “They choice to succeed is yours,” he concluded. Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine presented the awards, which are based on academic performance, following the remarks of WA Board President Richard Gardner ’58. Mrs. Jean Plummer, Advisor to the National Honor Society, explained how the achievements are awarded. Students who make the honor roll three times receive Honor Roll Pins. Students who have made the honor roll six times receive Lamp of Knowledge Pins. Academic Letters are given to students who make the honor roll ten times, the Pewter Apple letter opener is given to those students who make the honor roll 13 times, and the Headmaster’s Golden Apple Award is pres- ented to those students who have made the honor roll 14 times, or every quarter through mid-year of their senior year.

The following students received academic honors. Honor Roll Pins — Freshmen: Emmanuel Aretakis, Andrew Cox, Jessa Cushing, Jillian Day, Emily Eldridge, Andrew Farnsworth, Kara Graham, Katerina Graham, Emily Hawkins, Natalie Jones, Nakita Matthews, Frederic Merx, Devlin O’Shea, Chelsea Oakes, Nigel Pingree, Matthew Plaisted, Nicholas Raye, Breana Riquier, Ben Rose, Danae Shurn, Matthew Stanhope, Nathan Weaver. Sophomores: Taylor Ackley, Jordan Baskerville, Ashley Beam, Jennifer Gonce, Ashley Kumst, Kalah Mitchell. Juniors: Matthew Henry, Garrett Hopkins, Tavoy Johnson, Thomas Moody, Megan Paprocki, Timothy Sawyer, Elizabeth Stanley-Porter, Tai Thai, Lichi Wang, Yiting Zheng. Seniors: Shawn Leighton, Michael Lenfestey, Justin Morren. Lamp of Knowledge Pins — Sophomores: Grace Barstow, Caleb Beal, Jessie Hardy, Nicole Harmon, Mary Clare Hayward, Brittney Jamieson, Jennifer Johnson, Rachael Mahar, Kristen Miller, Cameron Morrison, Lauren Quirk, Allison Richardson, Michael Riley, Kelly Sawyer, Sophia Schmauderer, Matthew Talbot, Shelby Whitman, Toby Woods. Juniors: Lea Bushman, Bryhanah Esposito, Elizabeth Hull, Mara Lookabaugh, Tatum McFadden, Graham Pingree, Amy Stevens, Ngan Thai, Yiming Ye. Seniors: Bryce Colbeth, Hong Yi Dong, Lily Evans, Hayley Foresman, Nicolas Forte, Klara Galiova, Channing Jessiman, Wei Li, Bin Lui, Katherine Mickelinc, Wanyi Tao, Qian Wu, Guangyu Zhao. Academic Letters — Juniors: Molly Abrams, Katherine Ackley, Kira Arnold, Chloe Barnett, Taylor Davis, Kristina Pettegrow, Christopher Plaisted, James Prenier, Jordan Porter, Taylor Seeley, Jordan Spencer. Seniors: Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Zeheng Chen, Maj de Christopher, Andi Flannery, Patrick Gardner, Robert Harvey, Miranda Preston, Gretchen Swain, Benjamin Teer. The Pewter Apple Award was given to seniors Chelsea Brady, Nicolas Hixson, Briana McFadden, Shannon Parker, Arielle Richardson, Janelle Tinker. The Headmaster’s Golden Apple Awards were given to seniors: Jonah Baskerville, Lacie So much fun! Craven, Chelsie Hawkins, Brett Lyons, Seth Maker, Laura Mills, Derrick Porter, and Allison Talbot.

Summer 2010 7 What’s Happening At WA

WA hosts College Fair

Washington Academy hosted the Regional College Fair sponsored by the New England Association of College Admission Counselors in May with over 55 colleges and universities attending. Students from local high schools were also in attendance.

Explore WA Day for Freshmen

8 Washington Academy Today WA’s Third Annual

ArtsArts FestFest2010

Washington Academy would like to thank the following community artists for being a part of the 3rd Annual Arts Fest 2010:

Hope Rowan – Island Institute, Rockland Barbara Lara – Zumba Dance, Calais Laura Pierce – Iris Designs, Whiting Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra – Trond Saeverud, Connie Harter-Bagley – River Meets the Sea, East Machias Music Director & Conductor Terry Rowden – Steel Drums, Cutler Jim Sherman – Dulcimers & Limberjacks, East Machias In addition, WA thanks the following staff and students for Steve Schaefer – Maineline Studio, Calais their workshop leadership: James O’Neil – O’Neil Paintings, Lubec Martha Jordan – Fly Tying Kara McCrimmon and Kevin Thompson – Cobscook Community Heidi Reynolds and Emily Fitzsimmons – Culinary Arts Learning Center, Trescott Don Sprangers – GIS, Nature Journaling Debra Sternbergh – Berry Vines, Machias Paula McBrine – Nature Journaling Gal Frey – Beaded Quill Designs, Princeton Malcolm Holmes – Nature Hiking Nigel Chase – Planet Pan, Blue Hill Amy Axe, Felicia Avery, and Rae Rowell – Fiber Arts Kelly Jessiman – Tole Painting, Cutler Catherine Kropp – iMovie Shelby Greene – Eastport Arts Center, Eastport Ryan Zlomek – Animation, Art Games, and Digital Photography Amanda Ramsdell – Jewelry Making, Pembroke Courtney Radeka – Ukrainian Egg Painting Monica Elliott – Monica’s Chocolates, Lubec Rhiannon Hampson-Jovin – Belly Dance Beth Roy – Fiber Arts, Charlotte Shawn Schmitter – Woodworking Wayne Lobley – Jordan Gardens, Machias Sarah Holsapple – Singing & Songwriting Jason Tardy and Matt Tardy – TWO Show, Turner Tina Pond – Dulcimers & Limberjacks Katherine Mahon – Healing Arts, East Machias Laurie Schoppee – Scrapbooking Melissa Lee – Papermaking, Lubec Pete Rensema – Chinese Films Kessie Smith-Marengo – Bollywood Dance, Addison Paul Cunningham – Guitar & Songwriting, East Machias Lauren Sprague – Scrapbooking, Marshfield Thanks for a wonderful festival!

Summer 2010 9 WASHINGTON ACADEMY RAIDERS 2010 22 – 1

Washington Academy 85 Ellsworth 77 Washington Academy 60 MDI 49 Washington Academy 75 Woodland 50 Washington Academy 82 Sumner 36 Washington Academy 67 GSA 52 Washington Academy 72 Calais 63 Washington Academy 79 Orono 55 Ellsworth 70 Washington Academy 68 Washington Academy 65 MDI 51 Washington Academy 86 Searsport 42 Washington Academy 80 Dexter 29 Washington Academy 74 Sumner 52 Washington Academy 75 Narraguagus 47 Washington Academy 75 Searsport 35 Washington Academy 73 Woodland 43 Washington Academy 73 Narraguagus 47 Washington Academy 78 Calais 41 Washington Academy 68 GSA 40 Washington Academy 78 Schenck 74 Washington Academy 69 Penobscot Valley 52 Washington Academy 68 Foxcroft Academy 50 Washington Academy 54 Calais 49 Washington Academy 70 Dirigo 58 Penobscot Valley Conference Champions Eastern Maine Class C Boys Champions Maine State Class C Boys Champions

10 Washington Academy Today Sports Accolades

Track and Field Team 2010 Washington Academy put together its first Track and Field team in almost 80 years. Coached by Peter Diehl and Gina Gaetani, the team of 24 athletes - 14 boys and 10 girls - competed in 12 different events consisting of sprinting (100m, 200m, 400m), distance running (800m, mile, 2-miles), throwing (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin), jumping (long jump) and four-person relays (4x100m, 4x400m). The team competed Wrestling in 6 regular season track meets. 10-15 schools were present at each meet, Chianti “Kiwi” Mrazik is Washington Academy’s first state cham- which were held in Bangor (Cameron Stadium), Foxcroft Academy, Ells- pion in the sport of wrestling in only their third year of competition. worth High School, MDI High School and Orono High School. Both She placed 4th in class C wrestling against men, which only four women the PVC and State Championships were held at Foxcroft Academy. in Maine wrestling history have ever accomplished! She then went on Five individuals qualified for PVC Championships: to pin her way through her U.S.G.W.A (United States Girls Wrestling Sante Sanchez – 100m Dash (finished 8th), 200m Dash Association) State of Maine Championship. That qualified her for the Tavoy Johnson – 200m Dash U.S.G.A. New England Championship, making the trip to Nashua, Jerry Lingley – Javelin New Hampshire. Mrazik had a bye the first round which gave her and Danae Shurn – 100m Dash, Long Jump the coaches a chance to watch the girls in her weight class. In her Ashley DeSilva – Shot Put (1st Place), Discus (2nd Place). Ashley was weight were girls from wrestling power houses such as Timberlane, also named to the All-PVC teams for Shot Put (First Team) and New Hampshire, a school that is always in the top five in New Eng- Discus (Second Team). land for wrestling as well as Mt. Anthony, Vermont, a school that boasts a twenty-one year run as Vermont state champions. At the end of the Three qualified for State Championships. (Due to severe weather conditions, day these girls all made the top five with Mrazik standing higher on the meet was postponed to a date in which the athletes were unable to attend.) the podium than them all. She was the only girl to pin her way Jerry Lingley – Javelin through the New England Tournament. Mrazik was one of only two Danae Shurn – Long Jump girls from Maine that won a New England title also making her the Ashley DeSilva – Shot Put, Discus first athlete from WA to ever bring home a New England Title. PVC (Penobscot Valley Conference) All-Stars Winter and Spring Sports

Boys Basketball Softball Girls Tennis Track and Field First Team Second Team Singles First Team Ben Teer Andi Flannery, Shortstop Second Team Ashley DeSilva, Shot Put Breanna Nicely, Mia Batljan Catenacci Noah Von Rotz Utility Second Team Taylor Davis, Pitcher Third Team Ashley DeSilva, Discus Bryce Colbeth Boys Tennis Baseball Singles PVC All Defensive Justin Morren First Team Second Team Ryan Schoppee, Outfield Romayn Richards Toby Woods, Girls Basketball First Base Doubles Second Team Second Team First Team Bryce Colbeth, Nick Raye Andi Flannery Shortstop Michael Lenfestey, Catcher Jordan Porter Third Team Timothy Sawyer, Pitcher Taylor Seeley Honorable Mention Will Manchester Honorable Mention Breanna Nicely PVC All-Defensive Brandelyn Hodgdon

Summer 2010 11 Has Begun!

Athletic Field improvements have included re-locating light poles that illuminate our soccer/football field.

WA’s Big Dig!!

Welcome Back sign: School begins September 1st with freshmen and new students, who will be joined by returning students on September 2.

The rear view of the new Arts & Music Center to the left of the Gardner Gymnasium.

The front view of the new Arts & Music Center-open for education!

School Seal: Welcoming students, staff and friends alike to the new Arts& Music Center is WA”s official school seal-out of respect for the school’s long history, we are establishing a new tradition of stepping around the seal rather than walking across it!

12 Washington Academy Today WHY WE CHOOSE TO GIVE

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CAPITAL DONORS

Ed Hennessey Dr. John Gaddis As a mem- When a need arises in a community, everyone pulls to- ber of the gether to help. I see that time and time again as a practicing community, I physician. Former students contributed to WA when I was have had the a student to help me and others. I contribute to help today’s opportunity students. I’m asking everyone to contribute for tomor- to observe row’s students. It’s a pay it forward model. I’m proud, as an first-hand alumnus, as a Trustee, as a father and grandfather, to be what Wash- associated so closely with the Academy. And, I want the best ington for young people who will attend WA in the future. That’s Academy why I made a leader- does. The ship gift to my alma quality of the mater. Now, I’m ask- education is outstanding. It prepares young people for a ing you to consider successful future and to contribute positively to society. the same. Those of us at Machias Savings Bank can’t think of any investment more important. Machias Savings Bank is John Gaddis, DO‘65 vitally concerned with our region’s economy. The Acad- Trustee emy is a major economic driver, with an impact of over $12 million per year. Personally, as a grandfather, I am pleased to know there’s a great institution like WA avail- able for the young people of Washington County. The Dick & Margaret Gardner bank’s gift of $100,000 put the campaign over the half- We feel privileged to be part of Washington Academy, as way mark. Now we’re calling on everyone to consider a alumni, as teachers, and now as the Co-Chairs of the Acad- generous gift. emy’s first capital campaign. Each of us have long appreciated Ed Hennessey, Grandfather the positive influence this and President, Machias Savings Bank wonderful school has had on so many lives. We Nick & Belinda Lemieux need to look at leaving a legacy, no matter what Most high schools ignore subjects beyond the tradition- our financial means or al academic courses. WA is a place where a student can walk of life. Each of us find and develop his interests while having the can ask ourselves, What broad education that allows various career can I do? One of the opportunities. As a fairly new Trustee, I am ways we answered that proud that 100% of the Board has contrib- question was offering our uted to this campaign. I don’t like to ask for financial support to WA. We hope you, too, anything, but this campaign requires gifts at will consider a sizeable gift to the Academy. every level. I was eager to make a leadership gift. I hope you will join us in making WA an Margaret ‘62 and Dick ‘58 Gardner, even better place with a donation. Trustee Chair Campaign Co-Chairs Nick ‘93 and Belinda ‘88 Lemieux Major Gift Co-Chair Trustee

Summer 2010 13 Memoriam Gifts

Gifts Made in Memory of Arthur “Tart” Gardner ’38 to the Health and Wellness Center Equipment Fund for the Capital Campaign

Joyce Bryant Goodine ‘64 Alvin ‘47 and Pat Hall Michael and Mary Hawkins Charles ’62 and Charlene Henderson Edward Hennessey, Traci Sanborn ‘81, ADA Fence Company, Inc. and Arianna Sanborn ‘10 Nancy Benn David and Gloria Hitchings William and Delia Bess Constance Look Holmes ‘60 William ‘63 and Linda Beverly William ’60 and Judith ’57 Holmes, Jr. Stephen ’68 and Pauline Cates Shirley Hornketh Bernard Cheney Ronald and Carrie Horton Fred and Linda ’66 Conley Bruce and Martha Klipec Hartley and Linnie ‘37 Crane Joann Kostacopoulos Bettina L. Davis ‘60 Richard and Elsie Larson Gifts Made in Memory to Adien Marjorie M. Devine Bo Leighton and Family Look ’47 to the Capital Campaign Malcolm and Marilyn Doble Ruth Leubecker ‘60 Michele Bortell Esther Downie Richard and Esther Lyford Merry Ellen Eason and Jim Keeler Dick and Brenda Ellsmore Judson and Paula ‘86 McBrine Deborah Look Fort Fairfield Athletic Boosters Club Machias Memorial High School Class of 1958 Katherine Y. Look, M.D. Frank L. Foster, Jr. ‘38 Jane Macomber James and Geraldine Newnum George ‘68 and Mary Beth Gaddis Bill and Linda ’66 Mallar Karen Nielsen Gordon Ganong ‘76 Charles Norton Larry and Kathy Rizor The Gardner Family Hope Prout Martha Stilwell Marilyn Gardner Ellis ‘48 and Wenona ‘49 Small Julie Strieff-Hancock Richard ‘58 and Margaret ‘62 Gardner Gerald and Judy Wood John Tubergen

Annual Appeal 2010-2011

Outfitting the 21st Century Classroom means combining the latest technologies with strategies that have been proven successful here at WA. A learning environment that stimulates creativity and thought is paramount to high quality education. You can help equip WA students for the 21st Century by contributing to the 21st Century Classroom. The Capital Campaign, Tomorrow Begins Today, includes five new classrooms that, once completed, will require proper outfitting-white boards, smart boards, LCD projectors, tables, desk and chairs, etc. Your gift to this year’s An- nual Appeal can help complete this plan.

The last issue of the Washington Academy Today neglected to list Valerie Smith The last issue of WA Today neglected to list Richard ’55 and Cecile Young as Stimpson ’47 with the class listing of donors to the Annual Giving Campaign. Decade Donors with the class listing of donors for the Annual Giving Campaign.

14 Washington Academy Today Alumni News & Notes

Harland and Mattie (Willigar) Flynn ‘45 celebrated their 64th wedding anni- If you would like to help organize In Memoriam versary on March 13th. Congratulations! an Alumni Meet & Greet Arthur W. “Tart” Gardner ’38 03/19/2010 Sarah Lingley recently graduated in your area, we’d love to hear Eleanor (Mayhew) ‘03 summa cum laude with a BS in Civil from you! Please call the Engineering from the University of Maine, as Richardson ’38 03/26/2010 well as received the Hovey Award for having WA Development Office at Daryl Crane ’39 12/23/2009 the “Most Engineering Promise”. Sarah was 207-255-8301 ex. 208 or 209 hired on by Woodard & Curran in their Ban- Sidney O. Young, Jr. ’41 01/08/2010 or email us at gor, Maine office as an Engineer. Woodard & Tessie W. Green ’43 06/26/2010 Curran is a 600 person integrated engineer- [email protected]. ing, science, and operations company. Donald M. Look ’43 12/03/2009 Mabel (Griffin) Bowles ’44 12/13/2009 Florida Meet N Greet Stillman W. Fitzhenry ’44 10/12/2009 Beatrice (Holmes) Ettle ’47 02/17/2010 Adien L. Look ’47 04/30/2010 Brian L. Whitney ’65 03/12/2010 Edward E. Gately, Jr. ’70 08/09/2010 Kenneth E. Roberts ’71 04/05/2010 Duane F. Davis ’77 04/09/2010 Daniel A. Geel ’81 06/22/2010 Craig “CJ” Wood, Jr. ’07 03/14/2010 Front Row L-R: Sharon Crane ‘62, Betty (Beverly) Wood ‘71, Pat (Sprague) Wood ‘61, Valerie (Wood) Hopkins ‘83, Marlene Dorothy R. Gaddis 02/13/2010 (Gatcomb) Wood ‘70, Paula (Norton) McBrine ‘86 Back Row L-R: Cecile Young, Richard Young ‘55, Sam Wood, Darrell Wood, John Hopkins ‘81, Carlton Wood ‘69, Judson McBrine Featured Alum

Det. Robert Burns receiving diploma from Mark Logan, the Det. Burns test firing a firearm at the ATF National Laboratory Det. Burns and his wife, Cindy, after receiving diploma. Assistant Director of Training for the ATF. Center in Ammendale, MD.

Det. Robert Burns graduated Sept. 18th, 2009 from the ATF’s National Firearm Examiner Academy after completing a ‘90 year long training program which included 19 weeks in Maryland during 2009. To date 101 students have graduated from this program. The 2009 class consisted of 13 students from Law Enforcement agencies across the country included a mix of sworn offi- cers and civilians. Det. Burns is a Forensic Specialist in the Firearms section of the Crime Lab.Det. Burns graduated from Washington Academy in 1990, graduated Cedarville College in 1994 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He joined the Maine State Police in 1994. His initial assignment was to Troop “C” patrolling Somerset and Kennebec County. He was promoted to Detective in 1999 and worked in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID 2) in central Maine. In 2002 he transferred to the State Police Crime Lab receiving specialized training as a Forensic Specialist in areas of fingerprints, footwear impressions, tire impressions and physical matching. The most recent training in firearms broadens his specialties to include firearms identification, toolmark identification, serial number restoration, and Gunshot residue and distance determination. Robert Burns recently appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of the Maine State Trooper, the official publication of the Maine State Troopers Foundation. He also appeared in a NBC Nightly News clip on “Behind the Badge: ATF Crime”. You can view the clip online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/32423778#32423778. Alumni/Development Office PO Box 190 East Machias, ME 04630

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Friday, September 17, 2010

PEP RALLY Gardner Gym 1:30 PM CAMPUS TOURS/OPEN HOUSE 2:30 - 4:30 PM PARADE Line up on Water Street, proceed up High Street, ending on Soccer field 5 PM Football Game VS. Ellsworth 6 PM BONFIRE With a DJ & Snacks Following the game

Saturday, September 18, 2010

RAIDER RUN - 5K ROAD RACE/WALK Registration 7 AM, Race 8 AM Family Fun activities During soccer games Girls Soccer Game VS Fort Kent 1 pm Boys Soccer Game VS Fort Kent 1 pm Tri-M “Music in the Park Night” East Machias River Bandstand 5 - 9 pm

Sunday, September 19, 2010 WASHINGTON ACADEMY GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Barren View Golf Course in Jonesboro. The 4-person Best Ball Tournament will have a shotgun start at 9am. Registration will begin at 8am. Golfers will also have a chance to win a car!