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Committed to the individual and the potential that lies within, Kents Hill School challenges students to grow into engaged, creative learners, global stewards, Reunion 2017 and compassionate leaders. June 16 - June 18 Statement of Mission www.kentshill.org/reunion At Kents Hill School we educate our students in mind, body, and character to:

Prepare for the challenges and opportunities of higher education;

Accept and respect themselves and others, and work together for the common good;

Be responsible stewards of our natural environment and Kents Hill School’s community heritage;

Embody the ideal that one man or woman of principle can always make a difference.

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Visit the Kents Hill School website: www.kentshill.org Kents Hill School Board of Trustees 2016-2017 KENTS HILL TODAY Mr. Edward Lane, III P’10, President Mark S. Alcaide, 2nd Vice President Features 2 From the Head of School Theodore B. Alfond ’64, Vice President Parker J. Beverage P’98, ’00 3 A Tribute to Cindy and Pat Taylor Bodman P’08 McInerney William J. Brennan ’70, P’02 6 It’s More than Just Great Food Nancy Colhoun Catherine Eaton-Coakley P’18 9 Making Their Mark Gordon H. Fay P’87 10 Food for Good Thought Debra Gesimondo 11 Finding Himself in Service to Others James R. Hansen ’81 Patricia R. Hatler P’08 13 From Passion to Vocation Josette Huntress Holland 14 It’s About Relationships Jawad Issa ’01 Stephen I. Jeney P’09 16 Recycling as Art Steven Madison P’16 18 New Trustees Alane B. O’Connor ’92 20 Reaching for the Finish Line Richard O’Connor ’64, P’92 Doug Phillips 21 The Future of Kents Hill School David Rhodes ’69 22 200 Years and Counting! Douglas W. Stinson ’84 24 On the Hill Karen Temkin P’15 Jamie Thorsen P’11 27 Alumnus of the Year Alexander J. Wall III P’90,’95 Guy Williams ’68 News & Notes 28 Class Notes Honorary Trustee Frank A. Blethen 40 In Memoriam

Honorary Life Trustees Steven P. Akin P’03 Neil R. Austrian P’04 George H. Bass II P’64, GP’92 Abigail Bowers P’10, ’13 3 9 37 John C. Bridges P’87 Richard M. Burston ’42 Kerry R. Courtice P’92 William G. Lindquist GP’01 Joanne Bass O’Connor ’64, P’92 Helen Shedd Reed ’70 Nancy Russell ’57 James S. Stanley ’34 13 27

Cover Photograph: Dean Gyorgy Pat and Cindy Inset Photo: Ron Simons

1 25 Years in Perspective

Dear Kents Hill School Community,

We have been honored to call this very special community our home for 25 years. Cindy and I interviewed with Rist Bonnefond, Headmaster Emeritus, in the spring of 1992. Our boys Brendan and Chris were six and eight years old; I had a full head of hair and I could easily run the eight-mile P. Ridge Road loop - now I am lucky to bike it! The community we are so blessed to be a part of now is a remarkably different place than it was in 1992. The evolution of Kents Hill throughout these two plus decades is a tribute to the many students, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, and parents whose dedication, loyalty, and resources have shaped the place we have called home.

Cindy and I have taught and coached a diverse group of learners, athletes and artists over the years. Many of them find their way back to Kents Hill School and it has been our great joy spending time with them to hear about their lives, families, and accomplishments. It is especially heartwarming to hear how much this community influenced them and continues to do so many years later. Cindy and I are just one small part of the adult community that is intensely dedicated to the education of these students. Pat McInerney When we arrived at Kents Hill, enrollment was increasing and a close community of talented faculty and staff emerged. With Rist’s vision and a dedicated, determined Board of Trustees, the future of Kents Hill Ted Alfond Athletics Center, Harold Alfond Athletics was bright. The beginning of a comprehensive plan to Fields, Reed Hall, Williams Woodworking Studio, and advance the School through funding for facilities began the Donahue faculty housing neighborhood. The number in earnest in 1998 when the Liz Cross Mellen Lodge of Advanced Placement classes doubled and in 2003 opened at the Joanne and Dick O’Connor Alpine Center- earned the prestigious Siemens Foundation Award our first new building on campus in over a decade. for Advanced Placement Programs. During this past decade, the endowment has grown to more than $24 By 2000, enrollment was more than 200 students million and we have been blessed by the construction and over the next decade was coupled with the or renovation of many major facilities on campus, most transformational support and vision of the Harold Alfond notably the Bibby and Harold Alfond Dining Commons, Foundation and many grateful parents, alumni, and Akin Learning Center, Bodman Performing Arts Center, Trustees, resulting in the construction of the Harold and Alcaide Studio, Bass Art Studio, and Deering Chapel. The future of Kents Hill School is bright. After a for her grace, effusive personality, love of students, thorough search, the Board of Trustees unanimously and unwavering support. We will always be a part of elected Christopher Cheney as the 20th Head of the Kents Hill community and plan to return often School. Chris is an experienced leader who impressed to reunions, games, and other events so that we can us all with his enthusiasm for joining and leading our reconnect with the generations of students that we have community. His wife, Lisa, and their daughters, Shea been blessed to know over the years. and Zoe, will certainly become an integral part of the fabric of this institution. Sincerely, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Kents Hill School community as a teacher, coach, Associate Head of School, and Head of School. Cindy has been an extraordinary ambassador to hundreds of people in the last four years, and I owe her a debt of gratitude Pat McInerney

A Tribute to Cindy

Byand Rist Bonnefond, Headmaster,Pat 1990-2011 McInerney

I first met Pat McInerney in 1992 at the NAIS immediately plunged into the life of the school. Before Conference in San Francisco. I was looking for a new becoming Head of School in his own right in 2014, Assistant Headmaster. Pat and I hit it off immediately. Pat had already fulfilled at various times the following After interviewing other candidates it became clear functions while continuing as Assistant/Associate to me that he was the right man for the job. This was Headmaster: Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, not a one-way negotiation, however. He and Cindy Director of Financial Aid, dorm parent, advisor, needed to be sure they would be making the right weekend duty team head, and coach of soccer, skiing, decision in coming to Kents Hill. On a chilly day in snowboading and tennis. He was a truly gifted coach, April the McInerneys came to visit. The faculty, staff, taking the soccer team to seven NEPSAC tournaments. and students they met made them feel more than He was also spectacularly successful in tennis where his welcome, and a few days later Pat became the Assistant teams went 123-12 over the past ten years and went Headmaster of Kents Hill School. undefeated for an unprecedented six years!

My initial assessment of Pat’s ability and readiness to Throughout our 19-year collaboration, Pat’s most help me lead Kents Hill proved to be on target. Pat important contribution to the school was to provide me

3 Pat and Cindy McInerney with a colleague upon whom I could rely absolutely, was essential to the success Kents Hill enjoyed in its both in judgment and discretion. Every Head of School advancement efforts. Following my retirement in 2011, is always full of ideas: some of them good, some not Pat continued to serve as Associate Headmaster under so good. He or she needs an Assistant Head who is not my successor, Jeremy LaCasse, then was asked by the afraid to speak plainly about why a given initiative might Board of Trustees to serve as Interim Head of School not be in the school’s best interests. At the same time, before being appointed Head of School in 2014. it is essential that the Assistant Head be someone who will stand by the Head once a topic goes public. Pat and Cindy McInerney will be leaving Kents Hill this June after a quarter century devoted to the school, its As I began to devote more time to fundraising Pat faculty and students. There is not a single aspect of the was promoted to Associate Headmaster and took on life of the school they have not touched and improved, increasing responsibility for the day to day operation of and their influence will be felt for many years to come. the school. Not having to be concerned about the way We are all indebted to them. the school community was being led in my absence

“From my very first meeting with Pat at the NAIS conference to my first visit to Kents Hill, Pat and Cindy were the welcoming face of Kents Hill School. Their enthusiasm and love for the school, their focus on each and every student as an individual, and their commitment to the betterment of a place they made their calling and home, helped to shape and make Kents Hill the family school for which it is known.” Anne Richardson, Director of Strategic Planning & Initiatives, Director of College Counseling, Director of Global Programs and Leadership 4 “Someone once said that serving as Head of School is the last Renaissance job in America, with a multitude of hats to wear - counselor, psychologist, pedagogical expert, coach, inspirational leader, disciplinarian, construction supervisor, financial wizard and numerous other specialties all in one. Pat McInerney has been called on to act in all of those roles during his four years as Head of our school, and from my perspective as Board President, he’s performed professionally, efficiently and fairly, and always achieved the right outcome. Of course, he’s had the considerable advantage of Cindy’s support and counsel. Kents Hill has been very well served by Pat and Cindy, and they will be sorely missed when they move out of Blethen House this summer.” Mr. Edward Lane III, President of the Board of Trustees

Cindy McInerney

I am fairly certain that there has never been a As if all of these responsibilities were not enough, single child who has dreamed of growing up to be perhaps Cindy’s greatest strength lies in her innate a Head of School’s spouse, but if there were one ability to shepherd young people through the trials such individual so well suited to fulfill that role, it and tribulations of being a teenager. All students would be Cindy McInerney. Being married to a Head entering Kents Hill have benefitted tremendously of School can’t really be called a job – it is more a from Cindy’s presence. She is often the first face labor of love both for your spouse and the School new students see as she organizes gatherings and which you serve. It is not a career choice, but rather orientation, and has helped countless students another layer on top of one’s own life path. through difficult times in her role as advisor and coach. Cindy is the ultimate hostess who can make anyone feel at ease, from the youngest faculty child to the It is not just students, faculty, parents, trustees, shyest of students. Her warm smile and welcoming and alumni who are included in Cindy’s circle of manner have brightened Blethen House and made it life, however. No story would be complete without a beacon on campus for all. However, this important mentioning her love of animals. Whether it is a stray role is only a small part Cindy’s legacy at Kents dog running on campus, a litter of new kittens born Hill School. She has been an integral member of in a barn, or a sick family pet, Cindy is the first one the boarding school community at Bard College at to respond with care and compassion. Simon’s Rock, Miss Hall’s School, and Kents Hill School through her decades of service. Like so many Even though Cindy may not have dreamt of people who choose to live and work in boarding becoming a Head of School’s spouse, she has schools, Cindy has worn many hats at Kents fulfilled this role with grace and aptitude. She Hill. She has served in the Akin Learning Center, serves as steady guide and champion for every Admissions Office, Advancement Office, and School member of the Kents Hill community. I speak on Archives. A passionate and talented artist, she has behalf of all when I say that we owe her a debt of led the Visual Arts Department and taught classes in gratitude, thanks, and appreciation. several different media. Joy Bonnefond

5 The Bibby and Harold Alfond Dining Commons It’s More than Just Great Food This past January 2017 marked an important milestone including Barbara and Ted Alfond, who also provided for Kents Hill as the school surpassed the $30 million an important benefactor-level gift. mark in funds raised over the last ten years. Including the Kents Hill Fund, endowment, facilities (new and This new facility replaced Masterman Union, which renovated), and restricted program giving, this decade served Kents Hill to its fullest potential for 46 years. has been transformative for our small historic school. In its time, Masterman was a major upgrade for the students in the early 1970s, replacing dining services Students and faculty returned to school in the Fall that were once located in the basement of Sampson of 2016 for the opening of the Bibby and Harold Hall. There, family-style dining took place in a location Alfond Dining Commons, perhaps the most important that was dark, rather dank, and less than efficient. addition to Kents Hill since the construction of the Masterman changed all that by helping the campus Harold and Ted Alfond Athletics Center. Led by a $3.5 expand to the south where it could take advantage of million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation, the the westerly views toward Mt. Washington and provide a School was able to match the grant in eighteen months first-row seat to the amazing sunsets that dominate the because of the generosity of 24 additional donors, evening hours after dinner.

Dining Commons Benefactors, Leaders and Donors

6 Dining Commons - Fall Family Weekend Auction Gala

Today, dining preferences and expectations have Leading into the building, each person is greeted by changed significantly. The Bibby and Harold Alfond a large foyer with tall ceilings and skylights, given by Dining Commons has met those challenges and taken Barney and Edward Lane. The south side of the room advantage of the beauty that Masterman once enjoyed. is accentuated by a large, stone gas fireplace, donated With two-story tall windows and ceilings facing the by Karen and Bruce Temkin. Modern audiovisual western hills, Mt. Washington and Sugarloaf, the technology and a large projection system are available Commons makes a dramatic statement about the for presentations. The Dining Commons also houses the importance of the environment around it. Gruss-Bard Gallery, given by Audrey and Martin Gruss, showcasing the work of faculty, student, and alumni Functionally, the Commons takes advantage of artists each month. collegiate-style food distribution with many stations and meal options. Similar to a food court, students have A smaller adjoining dining room, given by Steve Madison many choices including a gluten-free station, ethnic and Connie Holguin, offers small tables and high tops cuisine, and pizza from a large pizza oven at the center and is available for groups and teams to eat together. of the service area. The service area, a contemporary It is located next to two conference rooms that are space essential to the overall operation and flow, was equipped with the state of the art technology and can be given by Willa and Taylor Bodman. The service area also connected into one large private space. One room was includes a bakery, given by Susan and Gordon Fay, with given by Chip Williams ’68, and the other by Giselaine a viewing window to watch the delicious baked goods and Paul Coulombe. With the gift of a Yamaha Grand being made daily. Piano, given by Jane and Steve Akin, we are able to enjoy the music of our talented students and friends on various occasions.

7 Donors to the Bibby and Harold Alfond Dining Commons

BENEFACTORS Harold Alfond Foundation Barbara and Ted Alfond ’64 Jamie Thorsen P’11 and James McNulty P’11 Ruth and Elliott Sigal P’08

LEADERS Willa and Taylor Bodman P’08 Barnwell and Edward Lane P’10 Dining Commons - Bakery Service Area Jane and Steven P. Akin P’03 Giselaine and Paul Coulombe P’17 The patio, overlooking the athletics fields and the Steve Madison P’16 and Constance Holguin P’16 athletics center is an outstanding addition to our dining space given by Jamie Thorsen and Jim McNulty. It is a Guy “Chip” Williams ’68 highly valued part of this facility when the weather is warm and the students are drawn outside. Between the DONORS patio and the dining room are tall, wall-sized windows, Kimberly and Scott Resnick gifts of Jane and Steve Akin, that expose the western view and fill the space with natural light. Steve Blatt Susan and Gordon Fay P’87 and Peter Warren, our architect and builder, donated Karen and Bruce Temkin P’15 the large, in-ground fire pit. Many a marshmallow will Marjorie and Fred Vandenberg P’11,’12 be roasted there by students, and alumni who return for Helen S. Reed ’70 reunions in June. Anonymous Projects like this take the generosity of so many Carolyn Drucker P’14,’17 people. The Harold Alfond Foundation, its Board, and Charles R. Gaunce ’56 administration cannot be thanked enough for their Theodore “Skip” Fucillo ’64 belief in our School and support for everything we do. Duvine Cycling and Adventure Co. We are also grateful for the leadership of Barbara and Ted Alfond, without whom the project would not have Andrew S. Levine ’88 been possible. Their diligence and commitment to every Rev. Karen and Jeff Munson P’02,’04,’07 detail of its success made all the difference. Two other Patricia Hatler P’08 and Howard Coffin P’08 important benefactor families are Jamie Thorsen and Dr. Mary Sheridan and Matthew R. Crane ’90 Jim McNulty and Ruth and Elliott Sigal. To our donors, we say thank you. You stepped forward in a time when Janet and George Dunn P’95,’98 Kents Hill had an opportunity to take a giant leap forward. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will outlast many generations of students and create happy and healthy kids.

Matthew R. Crane ’90, Assistant Head of School for Advancement

8 Making Their Mark Samuel Wheeler ’17, Elijah Holland ’17, John Chimpoulis ’17, and Kents Hill School students are challenged each and Matthew Wall ’17 every day to learn about themselves and those around them, their talents and strengths, and how they can make a difference in our global world. It is a place where teachers guide the learning process to provide not only content and knowledge, but experiences that place students in the driver’s seat.

John Dewey had it right in 1935 when he advocated for progressive education through experiential learning. In his model, great teachers purposefully design opportunities for students to practice, experiment, and manipulate knowledge in real-world contexts.

This model was reflected recently at Kents Hill’s 9th Annual Small Business Fair. In Peter Hodgin’s project- Lucy Galeota ’17 and Alexis Crites ’17 based Economics class, students worked as sole proprietors or in partnerships to develop and present business plans that included a compelling elevator pitch, marketing and sales strategy, financial statements, and more. A student participant said, “Not only did it bring the content of Mr. Hodgin’s class to life, it showed me that I can make a difference by focusing on my skills and identifying needs in a community or market.”

In the following pages, you will read about Kents Hill Alumni who are making their mark on the world. Some have just begun on the path to developing entrepreneurial prowess, while others have leveraged their skills and interests to develop life-long careers and thriving businesses.

Lara M. Cole ’09, Director of Communications and Marketing

Nina Fulmer ’17 and Isabel Charland ’17

9 Sarah Duplessis ’02 Food for Good Thought

Sarah Duplessis ’02 is fulfilling a long-time desire to In 2009, Sarah accepted a part-time position baking work with and positively impact young people with gluten-free goods in partnership with Dr. Audrey Todd learning differences. After receiving her bachelor’s and two autistic clients while still holding a full time job degree from Marietta College with an emphasis in as a nanny. Dr. Todd is the Founder and CEO of Food special education, advertising, and public relations in for Good Thought, Inc., located in Columbus, Ohio. 2006 she leveraged her education in a unique way in Her business provides employment and a vocational order to fulfill this goal. She became a baker. rehabilitation facility dedicated to individuals with autism. Dr. Todd’s project was inspired by her non- verbal, autistic son for whom she knew employment opportunities would be limited. His love of cooking and baking and food limitations spawned the idea to create a job site where others like him could gain independence and occupational skills by preparing gluten-free foods.

By 2012, as the business grew, Sarah quit her nanny job and began serving as Program Director for Food for Good Thought full time. Sarah’s background, education, and skill set made her especially qualified to guide and support the individuals served in this growing non-profit. Recognizing that not all of their clients fit into the bakery model, they established an employment agency for individuals with autism in recognition of individual interests and abilities.

A lot has happened over the last year. 2016 was Food for Good Thought’s most productive year. They have 10 supported employees that have been with them for anywhere from one to five years, and placed a record 25 individuals with autism into employment positions.

Sarah is now the Director of Food for Good Thought and most recently, Sarah and Dr. Todd were honored as Social Entrepreneurs of the Year at the 2016 ASPIRE event. There, they were approached by a local social enterprise organization, Double Comfort, also a finalist for entrepreneur of the year, to consider a potential partnership. Double Comfort is a southern-inspired restaurant, which started in 2008 and donates all of its Sarah Duplessis ’02

10 apple pies that are part of the dessert menu at Double Comfort. Next fall, they are hoping to extend this new partnership by starting an AmeriCorps program.

“Kents Hill’s core values of compassion and perseverance are the two values that I champion at Food for Good Thought. Each employee needs to display compassion in order to do well in this field, as well as find other employers in the community that have compassion. We call this ‘finding the natural supports’ - someone who will be a support system once the Food for Good Thought team is no longer following them. Perseverance is lived by both our clients and our staff every single day. Finding a job or place of Sarah Duplessis Award employment that is a good fit for anyone is very hard. Finding that placement for someone who has autism profits to local and regional food pantries. Food for Good and may need some additional support takes a lot of Thought and Double Comfort are now connecting the perseverance.” causes of employing individuals with autism and feeding the city’s food insecure. Sarah and staff now bake Nancy Feeney P’07,’10, Director of Alumni Outreach and Giving

Lucas Malo ’98 Finding Himself in Service to Others

Lucas Malo ’98 came to Kents Hill School as a shy After graduating from Kents Hill, Lucas attended St. freshman boy. While he had many friends at Kents Hill, Michael’s College, graduating with a B.A. in Psychology. it wasn’t until his junior year that he began to open While there, he continued volunteer work through up. He felt particularly comfortable confiding in his service trips around the world, volunteering at food advisor and teacher, Janet Crane, about his interests, pantries, visiting nursing homes, offering after school specifically his desire for volunteering. Janet was the tutoring, and coordinating the “Best Buddies” program catalyst in helping him find a local nursing home that supported adults with disabilities. After graduating where he was able to volunteer outside of the school. from St. Michael’s, Lucas continued on to receive his It was this experience that ignited Lucas’ passion for Master’s in Social Work at the University of Maine. community involvement and service. While there, Lucas was encouraged to become a Hall Director. That experience prepared him for his first job

11 Lucas Malo ’98 on left with Waltham Group 50th Service Day at Prospect Hill Community Center at Brandeis University in the Department of Residential communities outside of Boston, MA. Most recently, Life in 2005. In 2008, when his predecessor of 17 Lucas was part of a collaborative effort to open a new years retired, Lucas landed his dream job at Brandeis as community center in the largest state subsidized public Director of the Department of Community Service where housing in the area called Prospect Hill. This project he has served for almost a decade. sparked conversations with residents about their need to have access to resources and programs. Some of As the Director, Lucas oversees all of Brandeis’ clubs the resources they were interested in was beginning and organizations that provide service to local, national, and advanced ESOL (English as a Second or Other and global communities. One of the groups, the Language) instruction, free five days-a-week youth after Waltham Group, is a 50 year-old organization where school program, teen programs, a community garden, students participate in community outreach programs. and a summer camp for kids. It is the largest student-based community service organization on campus and in Waltham, MA. Last Brandeis University was named the top-ranked college year, over 1,500 students logged more than 55,000 for students engaged in community service by the community service hours. One of the sub-programs of Princeton Review in recognition of their commitment to the Waltham Group, called Brandeis Buddies, seeks to giving back. Lucas recalls that through his friendships build friendships between student volunteers and adults and support from teachers like Janet Crane and Joy with developmental disabilities who work on campus. Bonnefond, his time at Kents Hill helped him to find Through recreational and social activities such as crafts, his voice. Through his dedication to volunteer services, games, and open dialogue, Brandeis Buddies work particularly those that seek to better the lives of those together to increase awareness of disabilities and to who suffer from inequality and disadvantage, he has bridge the gap between different groups at Brandeis. become a voice for others. Lucas notes, “I welcome the opportunity to connect with alumni, students or As a founding team Member and Co-Executive Director colleagues interested in the field of non-profits, higher of Prospect Hill Community Foundation, Lucas, along educations or civic engagement.” with a team of colleagues, helped organize community support to build a playground for low-income housing Nancy Feeney

12 Brad Schloss ’90 From Passion to Vocation Brad Schloss ’90

Brad Schloss ’90 has been a professional photographer During his three years at Kents Hill School, Brad since 2000, shooting NFL games, college football games, competed in football and lacrosse. After graduating and NASCAR races around the country. His work has in 1990, he attended Dean College in Franklin, MA been featured in Sports Illustrated and ESPN magazine. and Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. Upon Brad’s passion for sports began in the back yard, at home graduation, a job in his mother’s insurance business with his father and brother. Brad said, “I know firsthand awaited. After a couple of years in the insurance that sports are an integral part of teaching children the business, Brad knew he needed to pursue a different value of hard work, team work, discipline, and dedication. dream. “My heart was never in the insurance business My older brother and I had many a battle in the yard over and after a couple of years I got a job at a children’s the years and I attribute any successes in golf and in my home in Cincinnati. It was a very challenging and high school and collegiate athletic career to those days of rewarding job. The work schedule allowed me to play a going at it with him for hours and hours.” lot of golf in my free time and opened the door for me to pursue a dream I had of playing professionally.” To pursue the golf dream, Brad moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1997 and played on the Western States Tour for two years. He realized that to be successful, he would need more time, money and practice. Returning home to Ohio, he worked and continued to search for something in his professional life that would make him happy.

Brad recalls, “There was a successful sports photographer in town who was an acquaintance and I called him and asked to play golf one day. I told him I wanted to do what he did for a living.” The acquaintance was reluctant, but Brad was persistent and after multiple refusals to help, the friend relented, allowing Brad to help him shoot a Cincinnati Bengals pre-season game. “He continued to mentor me for over a decade and I owe a lot to him for his expertise, kindness, and patience.”

Today, Brad’s business spans multiple genres - sports, Brad with his wife Kelly architecture, portraits, product photography, and corporate work, but his love of sports consumes the bulk of his time. “I love to shoot NFL and NCAA football the most. Football

13 has always been my favorite sport and I love everything about it. I love the smell of the grass (in the stadiums that still have real grass!), and the size and speed of the players and the collisions that happen amaze me every time. I also love shooting MLB and have grown to love shooting NASCAR, which takes up most of my time now.”

Brad has fond memories of his time on the Hill. When asked what impact Kents Hill School had on where he is today, his reply will be familiar to so many Kents Hill Alumni. “Kents Hill definitely had a positive impact on where I am today. I was 16 years old when I transferred to Kents Hill and being away from home at a young age taught me a lot about independence and personal responsibility. Kents Hill was a tight knit community and the relationships I had with teachers and fellow students allowed me to learn a lot about myself and to grow. Twenty-five years later, I still keep in contact with friends from my time at Kents Hill.”

Brad currently lives in Madeira, OH with his wife Kelly, their 2-year old son Dallas and step-daughters 17-year old Sophia and 9-year old Hudson. Brad’s work can be seen at http://bradschloss.photoshelter.com

Josh Reynolds P’20, Brad Schloss photo Director of Leadership Giving

Katharine ReQua ’03 It’s About Relationships

After attending Colby Sawyer and the University of that aligns with her passions. Katharine is a woman with Maine, completing a degree in Communications and a contagious personality who innately values relational Public Relations, Katharine spent the next few years as connection. Her first venture was at Winterfell in Stowe, an educational consultant. She then launched her career VT. She was on the founding team of this luxury ski connecting the activities she loves with a career path apparel store where she spent three years surrounded

14 by mountain air and live her philosophy of working with a company that entrepreneurial spirits. emphasizes the customer experience above all else. She understands the importance of product knowledge and Katharine describes store management, but her attention is on hiring people her experience saying, with personality who know how to make a customer feel “Winterfell was more than heard and valued. a retail destination, it was an après-ski favorite Katharine attributes much of the excitement for her where locals and tourists work to Kents Hill School (and Babs Wheelden). These alike would gather were core developmental years for her. She said, “I to share ski stories. was extremely impressionable and thirsty for deep We put an emphasis community roots. Kents Hill cultivated my sense of on interaction over curiosity and ignited my drive, both in the classroom transaction. At the end and on the courts, fields and slopes, ensuring that of the day, relationships opportunity is on every horizon - often convoluted and are more important messy, but ripe for discovery. In fact, Kents Hill School than money. Through is with me in spirit most days. Instead of school, tennis, Katharine ReQua ’03 my work I’ve met so study hall it’s now work, tennis, studyhall. There was many interesting people, something contagious about this structure. It was sparked connections and the doors keep opening.” the perfect balance of work, play, and accountability. And yes, my apartment would pass Ms. Heath’s room It was through her work at Winterfell that Katharine inspection!” Still thirsty for education, Katharine will became familiar with Crane & Lion. In response to their graduate this August with an MBA from Babson College, recent and rapid growth Katharine joined the athletic Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business. clothing store in 2015 as their Director of Operations. In response to women’s increasingly active lifestyles, Crane Lori Putnam, & Lion has made fitness and fashion a more important Associate Director of Advancement aspect of women’s wardrobes. They focus on clothing that is chic, versatile, sophisticated, and comfortable.

Katharine describes her role with the company as leading the charge on scaling and supply chain efficiency and, with the rapid-fire opening of six stores since last April, road mapping their retail operations. Based in Boston, where they have two stores, Crane & Lion is also located in Nantucket, Beacon Hill, Palm Beach and Greenwich, in addition to being found in many retail stores.

Although a typical work week for Katharine is 70 hours, she describes the satisfaction that comes from working with a really talented team and creating work-life balance. “There are only three of us in our corporate office, but collectively we collaborate well and work creatively together. I get to my office early and stay late and very rarely does it feel like ‘work’ and I can skip out at lunch to catch a spin class or take a walk.” Most importantly, Katharine is able to Katharine ReQua at Winterfell Ski Shop

15 Jim Sturzenberger ’02 Recycling as Art

Jim and I met at The Rack, a casual and eclectic brewpub Jim’s exposure to woodworking inspired him to pursue at the entrance of Sugarloaf Mountain where Jim works construction. “In contrast to most of my friends who were (until he becomes a famous artist) and where many of his going on to 4-year schools, I went to Southern Maine art works are on display. Community College where I earned an Associate Degree in building construction, which was the right path for me. In It is thanks to his loving and observant parents that Jim addition, working with Janet Dunn helped me to be focused received his education at Kents Hill School. He describes and organized, habits that are essential for making my art,” himself as a hands-on learner and his parents realized that, Jim said. although his older sisters attended Cony High School in Augusta, ME, Jim would fare much better at Kents Hill with Being a tactile learner who likes to feel the materials, its Learning Skills Program and smaller student-to-teacher understand the process, and recognize the function and ratio. According to Jim, “I trusted my parents and, as it value of what he is making and learning, Jim’s creative turns out, Kents Hill was definitely the right place for me.” evolution from construction to bottle cap art is a synergy of his skills and experiences. It began about 12 years ago Jim recalled the difficult transition of moving from such a when he went on vacation to Europe with Kents Hill friends large school to one so small. “But at the same time,” he Will Brennan ’02, Doug Guerette ’02, and Ebbi Lange said, “in a small school you really get to know everyone and ’03. He saw bottle caps lying about in various places and develop close relationships with your teachers.” He has began collecting them. They were interesting, colorful fond memories of Dick Crane, Babs Wheelden, and Dale and plentiful and Jim knew they could have a second life. Perkins. Jim took woodworking with Dale where he built two Sometime after this trip Jim discovered that his great armoires and an ash dining room table with turned legs. grandmother created bottle cap art. He mused, “I had no idea just how hard a wood ash is and how challenging it would be to make those legs, but Dale Jim collects bottle caps in enormous quantities. From the encouraged me to aim high and embrace the challenge.” initial construction, to design, to the final presentation, Jim’s process has evolved over the years. The bottle caps are carefully arranged, rearranged on a stable surface, secured by layers of epoxy and custom framed into bold, unique, representational images that can be found in several restaurants and homes around New England. He has also created several commissioned works and functional pieces such as tabletops. Jim explains, “I love the planning, calculating, and creatively interpreting an image, but I also love the recycling aspect. It is important to me that viewers not only appreciate my art, but that it also spurs them to think about their own consumption of ‘throw away’ products.”

Jim Sturzenberger - Sugarloaf installment Lori Putnam

16 Jim Sturzenberger ’02, right

Jim Sturzenberger, restaurant display

17 New Trustees Catherine Eaton Coakley

Kents Hill School welcomes Catherine Eaton Coakley to its Board of Trustees. Catherine resides in New York, NY and is the mother of Robert, a junior at Kents Hill. Catherine grew up in Toronto, attending Bishop Strachen School prior to making her way to Williams College where she graduated in 1988. Catherine and her husband Robert have generously opened up their home to Kents Hill parents, alumni, and friends for receptions the past two years. Their daughter Signy is a student at Colby College in Waterville.

Catherine is currently Chairman of BSS US Foundation, Director of the Catherine and Frederik Eaton Foundation, and Director of White Raven Capital Corporation. She has and continues to be involved at a high level in her children’s schools. Catherine brings invaluable expertise and perspective as a current parent who advocates for making challenging learning available to all students. Catherine Eaton Coakley

Jim Hansen ’81

Jim lives in Arlington, VA with his wife Ann and daughter Kate. Jim is a graduate of St. Michael’s College and currently COO of his fourth internet security startup. PhishME is the leading provider of threat management for organizations concerned about human susceptibility to advanced target attacks. Jim specializes in helping early to mid-stage companies develop revenue through services and product sales, build effective sales organizations and manage rapid growth.

Jim’s father, James L. Hansen, was a much beloved math teacher at Kents Hill from 1961-1997. The beautiful Hansen Quadrangle, where Commencement is held each year, was constructed in his memory. Jim’s brother Jon ’86 and sister Judy ’86 also attended Kents Hill School. Jim’s perspective as an alumnus, as well Jim Hansen ’81 as his unique expertise in technology and finance make him an outstanding addition to the Board of Trustees.

18 Debra Gesimondo

Deb Gesimondo found her way to the Kents Hill Board through Erica Chute, Director of the Akin Learning Center. Deb brings to our School a full career in the technology world on both coasts, having worked in Boston and Seattle. She is currently the Vice President for Transformation Services for Cognizant in North America, a leading company in technology integration. Deb’s experience and knowledge provide Kents Hill unique insights and expertise as the school works to expand and improve our digital infrastructure and practice. Deb’s recent experience includes NBC Universal, where she was a Senior Vice President and Chief Architect of their technology systems and 10 years at Microsoft, where she was a Senior Director of their Enterprise Services.

Deb grew up in Boston and was educated at Harvard University and the London School of Economics. While Deb resides on Mercer Island, she also has a home in Debra Gesimondo Bridgton, ME, which has been part of her family for several generations. We are very fortunate to add her to our Board of Trustees.

Doug Phillips

Doug Phillips’s interest in Kents Hill developed through his friend, Mark Alcaide, Second Vice President of Kents Hill’s Board of Trustees. Like Mark, Doug comes to us with no formal connection to the School, but with an interest in being involved in a forward-thinking Board whose mission underscores providing an exemplary education. Doug brings a skill set that is imperative to the successful oversight of the Board of Trustees and prudent management of Kents Hill’s resources.

A graduate of St. Lawrence University in 1986, Doug has established a successful career in finance in the Boston area. As a career financial analyst, portfolio manager, and chief investment officer at several large firms, Doug will provide Kents Hill leadership and an important perspective on its investments. Doug is the chairman of Kents Hill School’s Investment Subcommittee and leads Doug Phillips the management of the Endowment portfolio, which is invested in the Commonfund. He, along with many other Doug lives in Acton, MA with his wife Leslie, their Trustees with keen financial sense and knowledge, will daughter Kristen and son Matthew. They also have a steward the School’s assets ensuring a healthy future. home on Echo Lake, just down the road from Kents Hill.

19 Bearce Hall Restoration

Reaching for the Finish Line

Over the past three years, Bearce Hall has been transformed through the installation of modern, energy efficient windows. While there have been several large donors, the majority of the funds raised have come from small gifts through the sale of granite bricks and tiles commemorating donors while also providing a beautiful new walkway that welcomes visitors to Kents Hill School. The Bearce Hall project has also brought several classes together to sponsor the renovation of classrooms and office spaces in the 144 year-old building.

Never before in the history of Kents Hill School have so many individuals given to one capital project. To date, 277 alumni, parents, and staff have made this project a reality. The outpouring of love and support for Bearce Hall has been extraordinary. With the completion of Class of 1969 donor plaque Phase II - the replacement of windows on the west side this past summer - we are anticipating the final push To reach the finish line and secure the longevity towards completing the campaign and renovation in of Bearce Hall, we need your support. This is your the summer of 2017. Phase III will replace all of the opportunity to join others in the Kents Hill community windows on the east side and continue the new walkway that have helped save Bearce Hall. Your generous gift of to its end at Route 17. The final result will be that $250 or more will be celebrated forever with a granite one of Kents Hill School’s most cherished and iconic brick or larger tile, inscribed as you wish and laid in the buildings will have been stewarded well and fortified for walkway leading to this historic building. many decades to come.

Please visit www.kentshill.org/savebearce to make a gift online, or contact Joshua Reynolds, Director of Leadership Giving, at 207-685- 1670 or [email protected] for more information.

20 1824 Legacy Society The Future of Kents Hill School

Independent schools like Kents Hill depend largely on Lastly, becoming a member of the 1824 Legacy Society the loyalty and generosity of their constituents. The by including Kents Hill in your planned giving will autonomy and freedom afforded independent schools, have a far reaching impact on the School. For helpful by its very nature, reduces the number of stakeholders information about this option go to https://kentshill. and eliminates government funding provided to public schoolforms.org/legacy. schools. While this lack of funding presents challenges it also provides us the opportunity to design educational Resources can be finite, but learning, innovation, and programs that we know work for our students; provide creativity are infinite. Please consider partnering with unique programs such as robotics and on-site skiing Kents Hill and its people in one of these ways. Whether facilities; avoid testing our students ad nauseam per with your financial resources or time, we hope you will state and federal mandates; and to attract highly make Kents Hill one of your philanthropic priorities. talented and committed faculty who choose to work in an environment that favors educational freedom over Matthew R. Crane ’90 prescribed curriculum and focuses on the individual.

Everything you see on Kents Hill’s campus is the result of gifts, investments in an institution by individuals at all levels. Whether it is the Kents Hill Fund which funds the operating budget, largely supporting financial aid; the Alumni Scholarship Fund which grows our endowment and provides financial assistance; Save Bearce Hall, which allows us to preserve and improve Kents Hill’s most revered building or restricted giving to specific programs, we encourage everyone, at any level, to support the students and the work of the faculty.

21 200 Years and Counting! In just seven years, Kents Hill School will be celebrating develop plans for celebration, communication, and its bicentennial! This historic event will provide a a campaign that will continue the School’s growth tremendous opportunity to pay tribute to the many and enduring success for years to come. We, as a generations who followed Lydia and Luther Sampson community, have an opportunity to participate in the and Susanna and Elihu Robinson, the founders of Kents most meaningful event at Kents Hill in our lifetimes. Hill, and their vision for how an educational institution We are all a part of the Kents Hill family, and have could serve young men and women. played an important role in making the School what it is today. Over the course of the next year, we will be making plans to ensure that the 200th anniversary of the Over the course of the next seven years, you will institution’s founding is enthusiastically celebrated be able to follow our progress as we look forward and that it has a significant impact on our school to the events leading up to 2024. We hope you community. A committee of students, faculty, alumni, will participate in any way you can and be a part of and friends will come together under the leadership this momentous celebration. Stay tuned for more of incoming Head of School Christopher Cheney to information throughout this year.

The Aleigh Mills Concert Series The Capitol Steps performed on September 16, seizing on all of the outrageousness of this past presidential election. They took full advantage of the great bounty of material the candidates provided. The troupe of five sang, danced and impersonated their way through the 90-minute set, keeping the audience laughing from the first moment to the last.

The Vivian Russell Theater at the Bodman Performing Arts Center has been the home of the Aleigh Mills Concert Series for the past six years. We have had the tremendous fortune of featuring Greg Brown, Judy Collins (twice!), Shemekia Copeland, the Arlo Guthrie Band, Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith, Asleep at the Wheel, Tom Rush, Marcia Ball, and Jonathan Edwards. We are very grateful for the loyal support of our guests and sponsors, and the opportunity to gather with the community to enjoy these outstanding performances. All proceeds from the concert support the Aleigh Mills Scholarship, which makes it possible to bring a student to Kents Hill each year who exemplifies Aleigh’s caring and passionate nature, her ability to connect with friends from all genres, athletic involvement, and her love for the arts.

22 Landon ’20, Holdon, Heath P’20, Lisa P’20 and Alanna Nichols

The Annual Mystery of School, Pat McInerney shared some campus updates Dinner Train Event and we all enjoyed a delicious and relaxing evening aboard the Seminole Gulf Railway. On March 15 we enjoyed another great evening of food, fun, friendship and, of course, entertainment aboard We look forward to seeing you on board next year! the Seminole Gulf Railway in Fort Myers, FL. Thirty-five of the Kents Hill’s alumni, parents, staff and friends were greeted by our generous hosts, Susan and Gordon Fay P’87 and Bruce Fay ’87, and Head of School, Pat McInerney and his wife Cindy.

We enjoyed a delicious five-course meal prepared especially for us aboard the train. The enthusiastic actors performed a comical who-done-it surrounding the broadcast of W-H-A-U (“Whaaa Hooo”) Radio. The guests gathered clues throughout the performance and attempted to solve the mystery as they enjoyed dinner and dessert. This year’s winner was our very own Nancy Feeney, Director of Alumni Outreach and Giving. Head

Dick Jordon ’57 and Joan Robinson

Katya ’19, Karen P’19, and Darryl Zeleniak P’19 Joan Casey GP’20 and Kelly McCarthy ’20

23 Justin Taylor ’17, Kesuma Laizer ’17, Landon Nichols ’20 and Taiga Saito ’18

Jack MacLaughlin ’18, Cody Stockford ’17, Nick Cerullo ’17, and Clay Ellerbrock ’17 On The Hill

Maeve Wade ’20 and Dana Reynolds ’20 Tianyue (Jackson) Guan ’17, Leah Dufour ’17, Alexis Miller ’17, Drew Blackstone ’17, and Josh Reynolds

Annie Citrine ’18, Claire Colvin ’18, Leah Herbin ’18, Katelyn McGrail ’18, and Ava Mikkelsen ’18

Winter Music Assembly

Mariah Charland ’19 and Felix Hiereth ’18 Zihan Lin ’19 and Siyin Yan ’19

24 Sophomore Projects Week - Bridget Emily Harwood ’17, Nick Cerullo ’17, and Katie O’Connor ’19, Graham Hannon ’19, Sprague ’17 Taya Brown ’20 and Ashalia Bilodeau ’20 Ziyu (Tina) Zhou ’19, and Christian Cuntze ’19

Isabel Charland ’17, Nina Fulmer ’17, Becca Gibbs ’17, Ana Djurberg ’17, and Ellie Keely ’17

Ellie Keeley ’17, Chad Palmer ’18 and Chris Erb ’18

Enzhao Wang ’17, Jack Healy ’17, Tory Brown ’17, Amari Bartley Children’s Holiday Play ’17, and Michael McCarthy ’17

Senior Reception at Blethen House Amelia Therieult ’19 and Hannah Johnson ’19

25 Join us on a spectacular course to support a great cause!

Monday, June 26, 2017 Register Today!

9 AM Shotgun Start $150 per player Includes Green Fees, Carts, & Lunch

Register at www.kentshill.org/golf or call Alecia Pickett at (207) 685-1625

For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact: Ted Johnston [email protected] - (207) 685-4583

26 Chuck Irish ’66

Alumnus of the Year

Chuck Irish, Class of 1966, was presented the Alumnus Chuck was quite surprised and humbled to hear his of the Year Award at the 2016 Reunion. This recognition name announced at the Reunion luncheon. When goes to an alumni who has been an active participant he spoke briefly before the crowd, he fondly recalled in the life of the School for many years and has his time working with Trustee, Rick Colhoun and contributed to the continuing success of the institution. Headmaster Emeritus, Rist Bonnefond. All of us are fortunate to know him and to be the recipients of his Chuck’s loyalty and commitment have earned him this generosity. recognition.

For the past 35 years, Chuck has given generously to Kents Hill School. As a member of the Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2005, he played an active role on the Advancement and Technology Committees and served as Chair of the Admissions Committee. In his first few years on the Board, he recognized Kents Hill’s need for an

“Back in 1962 my father, a Colonel in the Marine Corps, wanted to send me to a military school and I politely said, ‘No, I only want to go to a coed boarding school’. A few weeks later, we jumped in the car and drove from Quantico, VA to Kents Hill, Maine. That was it. I never looked back and have enjoyed my relationship with Kents Hill ever since. My younger sister, Barbara ’71, also attended Kents Hill and loved it.” external digital presence and generously donated the resources to build and maintain Kents Hill’s first Chuck Irish ’66 and his sister Barbara ’71 website. Additionally, his contributions to the Alfond Athletics Center helped ensure that Kents Hill could begin and sustain a historic renovation and improvement effort to its physical plant.

27 Class Notes 1 Carol J. Auriema ’44 writes, “Kents Hill now is so different from my three years there during the war. It is such a pleasure for me to hear about the great changes that have happened. It was one of the happiest times of my life.”

Ceylon L. Barclay ’58 writes, “I will always be thankful to Kents Hill for allowing me to take a six- month post-graduate course to cover the geometry, Algebra I & II, Latin, etc. I missed in high school. It opened the doors to Colby, law school, and much more. This year we have traveled to Russia, Boston, Costa Rica, and Toronto for work and pleasure and I finished my newest novel, THE TAXOL THIEF.”

Bill Bourret ’58 and a special group of alumni has 2 been gathering frequently throughout the years. They are pictured at their most recent luncheon in South Portland, ME. From left to right, back row: Brenda Boutilier Deojay ’56, Ed Budway, Judy Saunders Bartholomew ’57, Biff Bartholomew ’58, Dick Small ’58, Bill Bourret ’58, Kay Bourret, Stig Miller ’58, Ann Farrar Budway ’58, Pat De Armott ’58, Linda De Armott, and Linda Smith Ames ’58. 2 Bill writes that “hearing from classmates is always special and we appreciate your calls, cards, letters, and visits. Throughout the year, there have been several luncheons in Maine with classmates to keep in touch and share memories of the days together on the Hill. Kay and I took a road trip to Missouri in the fall to visit family, and look forward to future road trips.” 1 3

28 John H. Hewes ’58 writes, “Another Kents Hill connection story for you. On December 5th I received a call from Roland “Chip” Stevens ’59, and he mentioned he had something to share with me. He surprised me with a watercolor painting of my favorite golf hole, number seven, par three at Wayne Hills Country Club. It is highly rated as one of the most scenic holes in the State. Chip is an accomplished watercolor artist and an avid golfer himself. We live nearby to each other in Wayne County, New York. My family and I will cherish this very special painting.” Pictured are L. John Hewes ’58 and Roland “Chip” Stevens ’59. He adds, “If anyone is in our area, look us up and we can go play!” 2 4

Barbara H. Kelley ’60 writes, “My husband David Saco. However, I guess that China must have a way and I now have seven grandchildren ranging in age of growing on you, because I am heading back for from six to 25 years. The oldest is a Maine resident one more semester starting in February.” working as a Marine Biologist in Boothbay Harbor. They all keep us busy and functioning.” William L. Wright ’64 retired from operations management consulting several years ago. Two of Judith L. Parker ’61 sends her greetings to the Class Will’s passions are wilderness canoeing/rafting and of ’61 on our 55th class reunion. She writes, “I road biking. Since grad school in the early ’70’s had a wonderful time at our 50th. Sorry to have Will has made dozens of wilderness canoe and missed the 55th.” rafting expeditions on the wild rivers and remote lakes of British Columbia, Oregon and Maine. The Class of 1962 celebrates their 55th reunion this June. Currently Will is training for a cycling trip across Pam Webster ’62 writes, “Martha Faulkner Fenno the French and Spanish Pyrenees. 3 ’62 visited us in Florida this winter. She and her husband Steve were on an extended RV trip. We Abby Chandler ’65 and John (Winkie) Andresen ’66, had such a good visit - many fond memories.” along with Jan Lamont ’65, and hopefully Peter Weeks ’65 and his wife are planning to come to Karl R. Davis ’63 attended Kents Hill his junior and the Saturday of reunion this year! They hope many senior years and has many fond memories. He other people from their classes will be there! recently retired and is living in Seabrook, NH. He would love to hear from his classmates! Frank Russell ’68 spent five months from March to July hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail. Stella D. Lydon ’63 writes “All is well as we are He hiked from Springer Mt, GA to Damascus, VA enjoying our retirement!” and then from Mt. Katahdin through the Hundred Mile Wilderness and came off the trail at the Barry Jackson ’64 writes, “After three years of Kennebec River in Maine. He returned to Katahdin teaching at Chengdu University in Sichuan, China, to join hiking companions who were finishing I took the Fall semester off and relaxed in sunny their complete thru hike of all 2,189 miles in one season. This was his third ascent of Katahdin in thirteen months. 4

29 Andrea B. Rowley ’69 has relocated to Plymouth, MA after 13 glorious years in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. She writes, “I still go back for the winter. Not keen on snow or temperature below 78! Ha! Hope all is well with my classmates. Would love to hear from everyone! Warmest regards. I am a grandmother of seven now - yikes!”

Brad Hokanson ’70 stopped by Kents Hill and shared that he has been living in Santa Rita, Guam with his wife Susan for 23 years. They have five grown children and eight grandchildren. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1990 and afterwards joined the Guam Police Department, and has just 5 recently retired. 5

Flip Naumburg ’70 was inducted into the Colorado College Athletics Hall of Fame, 2015 Class. He currently lives in Ft. Collins, CO, and is coaching and designing lacrosse sticks.

The Class of 1972 celebrates their 45th reunion this June. Bill Scarborough ’72 writes, “I am a co-class agent for the Class of ’72. The following is a quick review of interaction I have had over the last 6 months with other Kents Hill Alumni: Last fall I ran into Robin Russell (my roommate from junior year) in Kennebunkport. He was at the Graves Memorial library on business; I was picking a movie with my partner’s son. For years I have been enjoying an 6 email correspondence with classmate Bill Napier. We continue to share interesting content back & forth. He says hi to all! Periodically I hear from old pal and classmate Phil Silva. It’s always great to get an update from Phil as he usually has updates on other classmates who he keeps in touch with. Phil is living in Minnesota, still works at Delta Airlines and hopes to retire in seven years. He says hello to all the Hillers! He’d love to hear from classmates and can be found at philip.silva@delta. com.”

David Wharff ’73 is happily retired in Chapala, Mexico with his partner Ness Oropeza, where he passes his time doing local theater. His father, Ralph (Class of ’38) passed away in February 2015.

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30 Martha Cahn Pellegrino ’75 writes, “Greetings! I have some fun and wonderful news. I have a new man in my life. His name is Charlie and he is a 7-year-old mini schnauzer rescue from Texas. Looks like we both could use a haircut, but Vet said to wait a week or so … too many changes at once is hard on anyone. Just wanted you all to know that life is great in Maine and now with Charlie at my side, things are just plain supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! If you would like to get in touch with Charlie or me, please contact us at our own Facebook pages – we would love to hear from you.” 6

John A. Wiley ’78 called in and said he was just Daryl Thompson ’89 enjoying some time with his cat, who happens to Daryl Thompson ’89 (on left), 2016 be a Maine Coon cat, and it reminded him of his Nobel Prize Nominee in Physiology and time at Kents Hill. He said he and his wife JoAnne Medicine and emerging thought leader in enjoy spending time with their two boys, Robert carbohydrate chemistry, has collaborated age 12 and Tim age 10. The boys keep them very with Holista CollTech Limited to file a busy with soccer, baseball, and scouts. He and his patent for the world’s first low-Glycemic wife have several rescue animals that they enjoy Index (“GI”) sugar made out of all-natural very much. John said he plans to attend his 40th ingredients. reunion in 2018 and hopes to see others there!” Unlike other low-GI alternatives such as artificial sweeteners, Holista’s The Class of 1982 celebrates their 35th reunion this June. natural low-GI sugar can be melted, Bain Walling ’82 After joining the Air Force and baked and caramelized for use in all spending 20 years working for finance before cooking applications. When consumed, it retiring, now works as a Financial Budget Analyst reduces the rate that glucose is digested at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. He rose throughout the body. to become a GS-11 and helps monitor a budget of Daryl Thompson, Director of the Global over 80 million. Bain is currently working on his Research and Discovery Group in Florida, Master’s Degree. His wife is a Flight Chief in the also created Emulin®, the world’s first Plans and Programs areas. Bain still appreciates physiological carbohydrate manager. the fine education he received at Kents Hill School. Bain’s mother Reuel Larrabee Walling is a KH graduate of 1961.”

The Class of 1987 celebrates their 30th reunion this June. Katherine E. Romanet Davis ’87 writes, “It took me 46 years, but I finally found the perfect man for me. We tied the knot on August 7 and look forward to a lifetime of happiness together. Craig is my partner, best friend and the man I searched for all my life. I wish everyone all the joy in his or her lives that we are sharing in ours.” 7

31 Sandy Jamison Hodgkinson ’88 and her family are doing great, and are still living in Alexandria, VA and working in Washington, DC. Sandy was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff at Leonardo North America and DRS Technologies, a $2 billion dollar U.S. subsidiary of Italian-based defense giant Leonardo. Sandy writes, “It is hard to believe it has been 29 years since Kents Hill! Hope to see some of you for the 30th Reunion!” In the photo from left to right are Sandy, Dave, Lex (2), Jack (5), Jamie (10), Luke (8) enjoying the Cherry Blossoms in DC. 8

8 Kate Wood ’95 and Bryan Harrison ’93 ran the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon and finished! 9

Matthew J. Shewchuk ’95 After receiving his second nomination in three years, Matthew wins a Canadian screen award in the category of Best Direction in a Documentary. 10

The Class of 2002 celebrates their 15th reunion this June. Christopher M. Nichols ’03 and Carolyn Findeisen were married in October at a small family ceremony in Denmark, Maine. They are also expecting their first child, a baby girl in early February. Their Golden Retriever Zoe also pictured. 11

9 9 Chelsea (Hammond) Sawyer ’04 and her husband Doug Sawyer welcomed a beautiful baby girl on 01/28/16. Evelyn Christine Sawyer arrived weighing 6lb 13oz. 12

Jon Retelle ’05 married Nicole Lagomarsino on September 10, 2016 at her parents’ house on Canobie Lake in Salem, New Hampshire. 13 10 11

32 Drew Witherspoon ’05 returned to campus with his fiancé, Shannon Moats, and his mother Debbie Witherspoon. They toured campus with Nancy Feeney, Director of Alumni Outreach. Drew was happy to see all the new improvements to campus. Drew married Shannon Moats on October 22, 2016 at St. Josephs in Oneida, NY. 14

Alec Johnston ’06 presented a check from the Marlee Johnston Fund to Head of School Pat McInerney from the 12th Annual Marlee Johnston Memorial Ski Race that was held at the Dick and Joanne O’Connor Alpine Center. Kents Hill is grateful to the Johnston family for their unrelenting 12 13 efforts to give local students the opportunity of a Kents Hill education as well as their support of the alpine program in memory of their daughter Marlee. 15

Zachary R. Keating ’06 went to Eckerd College freshman year then completed his B.A. in History at Southern NH University. He joined the Navy 14 and is stationed in San Diego in public relations for a SEAL Unit. His interest in academics continues and he is currently in a Master’s Program through John Hopkins University.

Jake Mitchell ’06 and Lilia Bottino were married June 25, 2016 at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport, ME. Several alumni attended the wedding - 15 16 pictured are Darcy (Baggett) Murphy ’86, Diane Chick, Rachel Mitchell ’11, Will Purdy ’07, Ben DeHaven ’08, Javan DeHaven ’06, Lilia Bottino, Jake Mitchell ’06, Naomi Mitchell ’09, and Jeff DeHaven. 16

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33 Kyoon Bae Park ’06 married Jingjing Zhang on August 6, 2016 at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Korea. 17

The Class of 2007 celebrates their 10th reunion this June. 18 Kate Sawicz ’07 and Fiancé David Walsh are the proud parents of Sophia Katherine Walsh born August 24, 2016. 18

Patrick T. McAleer ’08 and Tracy Stevenson ’10 were engaged on November 30, 2016. They are looking forward to a fall wedding in Maine. 19

17 19 Casey Feeney ’10 graduated from the University of New England on May 24, 2016 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy and is working in a rehabilitation hospital in Harmarville, PA. She recently became engaged to Mike Vizzini, her boyfriend of four years who is in his final year of law school at the University of Pittsburgh. 20

Billy He ’10 graduated from George Washington University and now works for Price Waterhouse Cooper as an accountant.

Graham Hegeman ’10 and Emma Cameron ’10 were married on June 11, 2016. Their wedding was garden tea party inspired at the family lake house in Sebago, Maine. 21 20 20 Sam Sigal ’10 writes, “As a Kents Hill graduate who still holds my Husky roots very dear to my heart, working at Saturday’s Union-Colgate hockey game that featured both Mark Dufour ’13 and Jared Cockrell ’14 was a very special moment for me. Even better, having Tiffany Cockrell walk up to me after not seeing her in 9 or 10 years and saying how Larry was watching our broadcast and taped the story I did on the Mark-Jared connection, totally made my night. Once the schedule came out, I had pinpointed the game with hope that they

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34 would both be in the lineup so I could plug Kents Hill! Watching them play, and reconnecting with Tiffany and talking about the Hill, made me want to make sure to reach out to you guys, especially since Tiffany said that Larry passed the video along. I just wanted to say ‘hi’, and let you know I was thinking of the Hill! To view the video go to 22 https://www.facebook.com/groups/kentshillalumni/

Josh Tishman ’10, Ryan Dorso ’10, Nick Delp ’10 and Bill Tobey ’10 reunited during the holidays. 22

Natalie Tortorella ’10 graduated from Boston University with a Masters in Education. “I got my masters while working for Teach for America, a program that places individuals in low-income communities to teach for two years. I taught fifth grade math and coached basketball in Lynn, MA. Here is a picture of me and some of my kids at my graduation!” 23

Karen E. Brown ’11 married Joshua Edgcombe on August 13, 2016. “The wedding was in Edgecomb, 23 Maine at my home and I became Mrs. Edgcombe (how funny is that!). My husband is from England, we met on study abroad. Leah Bley ’11 and Emily Trembley ’11 (now Emily Johnson) were both bridesmaids. Aaron Ku ’11 was my photographer.” 24

The Class of 2012 celebrates their 5th reunion this June.

Chris McKee ’12 writes, “I was a member of the Navy ROTC program at Tulane University. If there are any students who are interested in joining the navy or going the route of naval aviation, please let them know that I would be happy to be a point of contact for them. I am currently in flight school to become a pilot in the navy. I hope all is well on the 24 Hill!”

Mijeong Kwon ’12 and Min Gyu Kang ’12 met up with Director of Admissions Leanne Yeaton Burnham in South Korea’s capital Seoul. 25

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35 Brennan Bok ’12 and Min Gyu Kang ’12 are both attending George Washington University. When Min Gyu asked Brennan if he wanted to take a road trip back to Kents Hill before he went back home to Seoul, Korea to fulfill his military service requirement, Brennan was all in. Nancy Feeney, Director of Alumni Outreach, arranged a campus tour showing them the new Bibby and Harold Alfond Dining Commons and arranged for them to see some familiar faces; former faculty member, Joy Bonnefond who was Brennan’s teacher, and faculty member Jeff DeHaven, who was Min Gyu’s advisor, as well as Head of School Pat McInerney and Chris Gibson, Dean of Academics. 26 26 Jake Crane ’13 is a senior at the University of North Dakota, majoring in history. He is also in the Air Force ROTC. Upon graduation, Jake will be commissioned into the Air Force. He spoke to at a Kents Hill morning meeting eloquently about the effect that joining the ROTC has had on him personally, athletically and academically and he offered to meet with any students interested in exploring the ROTC program. Students and faculty enjoyed Jake’s presentation. Jake toured the school to meet with many of his former teachers and observe the changes on campus since he graduated. 27

Maggie Keeley ’13 and Chad Martin ’13 were 27 engaged on October 29, 2016. They will get married in Winthrop on August 4, 2018. 28

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36 Luke Dragonetti ’14 studied abroad for five months in South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana with the CIEE program. He writes, “Studying abroad comes with a lot of uneasiness, but I have done things I couldn’t ever imagine myself doing while meeting the most down to earth people who were always up for the adventure. I have made South Africa a home away from home and it will always have part of my heart.” 29

Nelkas Kwemo ’14, a junior at Queens University, made the Canadian Football Leagues (CFL) 10 Prospects to Watch List at the East-West Bowl which will take place at Laval University on May 13, 2017. Nelkas is a linebacker and is ranked 14th 29 30 overall in USports in solo tackles with 39. 30

Pelumi Odimayo ’15 and Dave Marshall ’15 came back to campus for a visit. They were happy to see the beautiful Bibby and Harold Alfond Dining Commons. They were also able to stop by for a visit to Mr. Chabot’s classroom. 31

Mary Erb ’16 is making her mark at Connecticut College in her first year, and breaking school records in breaststroke. Mary finished with wins in the 50, 100, and 200 yards breaststroke events at the Connecticut Cup and contributed in a big way to her team’s win. Mary just won the 2017 NCAA Women’s Division III Swimming Championship in the 200 yard breaststroke with the incredible time 31 32 of 2:14:61! 32

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37 Anne McKee ’16, a freshman at Bowdoin College, placed first and earned the title of Maine State Champ in the 5000 meter run with a time of 18:23:89 at the State Meet on February 3, 2017. 33

Some alumni met up for a game between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In attendance were Pat McInerney, Head of School and Matt Crane ’90, Assistant Head of School for Advancement, Ben Weber ’11, Clay Kerr ’10, Miles Carey-Snow ’11, Steve Madison, Trustee and Parent ’16, David Lisle Johnson ’97, Ali Hord ’04, 33 and Liz Warren ’90. 34

Several alumni attended a Kents Hill gathering at Zaytinya’s in Washington, DC. From left to right are Joe Chapman ’97, Joe’s wife Shirli Zelcer, Stacy Lloyd ’96, Pat McInerney, Head of School, and Lori Putnam, Associate Director of Advancement, Adam D. Jorjorian ’00, Angela C. Laptewicz ’99, Brennan 34 Bok ’12, Dan Levy ’11, Matt Crane ’90, Assistant Head of School for Advancement, Sam VerPlanck ’00, Billy He ’10, Jesse Kaye ’01 and Nancy Feeney, Director of Alumni Outreach. 35

Matt Crane ’90, Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Nancy Feeney, Director of Alumni Outreach met up for an alumni gathering 35 at The Globe in Boston, MA this past fall. From left to right are Greg Galeota ’85, Kristine Galeota ’85, Sheryl Hoar, Nancy Feeney P’07,’10, Janet Roche ’84, Trace Robinson ’84, Richard Lenfest ’81, Joe Pessa ’07, Matt Crane ’90, Shawn Feeney ’07, Sarah Feeney, Zach Leach ’07, and Kelsey Chisholm. 36

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38 Many alumni, parents, and friends attended a gathering in New York City generously hosted by Robert Coakley and Catherine Eaton Coakley, parents of Kents Hill student Robert Coakley ’18. The picture shows, from left to right June and Dan Rieber, parents of Katy Rieber ’13 and Xander Shaw ’12. 37

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Join Your Friends on the Hill for Reunion 2017 on June 16-18!

39 In Memoriam

Alumni

James Stanley ’34 died February 17, 2017 at age 2006, 99 after a brief illness, seven days short of his Jim was 100th birthday. He was born February 24, 1917 in named an Carroll Plantation, the son of Asa Herbert Stanley Honorary Sr., and Annie Rosabell (Gillis) Stanley. Life Jim was a graduate of Kents Hill School’s Class of Trustee. 1934. He maintained a strong community presence, He dedicating 15 years to the Kents Hill Alumni graduated Association prior to joining the Board of Trustees. from the During his tenure, he held the esteemed position University of Board President from 1960-1965 and remained of Maine an active member throughout the early 1970’s. In in 1938

and went James Stanley plaque to work for Shell Oil Company. He married Frances Dunton Reynolds in 1939 and their son Reynolds Stanley ’61 also attended Kents Hill School. Jim was a successful businessman in Bangor, particularly in the fuel business. His love of Bangor was demonstrated in the many organizations he belonged to and supported. Jim continued his leadership by winning a three- year seat on the Bangor City Council. He was elected to the 97th, 98th & 99th Maine House of Representatives and also served as a Senator in the 100th Maine Legislature. In anticipation of his 100th birthday, Kents Hill School sent Jim a plaque honoring his service and commitment to the School. According to a nephew, Jim very much appreciated the gift and smiled as he read the inscription.

James Stanley ’34

40 Kenneth I Hincks ’42 died February 16, 2017. He Edward C. Perkins ’48 died January 4, 2017. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII as a flight was born in Burlington, VT on November 27, instructor and was a machine tool designer in the 1929, and attended Cambridge High School and engineering department of Langelier Manufacturing Kents Hill School. Upon graduation, he attended Company in Cranston, RI. He was predeceased by the University of Vermont, graduating in 1952 with his wife Rachael Eugenia Smith, and leaves Patricia a B.A. in Agriculture and in 1958 with a M.A. in Hincks, Pamela Lukowicz (Joseph), and Susan Education. On June 22, 1952, Edward married Nerney (Paul). Jo-ann Dodge. They had three children, Martha Jo Perkins, David Perkins (Susan), and Amy Beth Harry Aldrich ’44 died May 14, 2016 in North Fort Perkins Moore. He was a lifelong educator focusing Myers, FL. on vocational education. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War and on completion of active duty in Ruth Farrin Bullock ’45, born November 20, 1924, the Army he continued to serve his country in the died August 26, 2016. Ruth grew up on the coast Vermont National Guard retiring as a Colonel after of Maine and graduated from Kents Hill School 33 years. He was predeceased by his wife Jo-ann, where she played basketball and field hockey. She sister Priscilla Reynolds, and his son-in-law COL worked as a school secretary. She is preceded James Moore. in death by her husband, Bob, and leaves her daughters, Sharon Glynn (Bob) and Barbara Augustus P. Gregory, Jr. ’48 died July 13, 2016. Masterson (Bill). Augustus grew up in Bucksport, ME, and graduated from Kents Hill School and the University of Spiros S. Dragotakes ’46 of Boston, MA, died Maine. He then joined the US Air Force and April 13, 2016. He was the husband of Christine became a jet fighter pilot, serving 3.5 years in M. (Barlas) Dragotakes, and father of Stephen C. the Pacific Theatre. He married and fathered Dragotakes and his wife Donna, Demetra “Debbie” three children. He was an active member of the Smith and her husband Ronald, and the late Philip community and founded Boca Raton Academy Dragotakes. and Rand Community Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Divorced in 1981, he married Joyce Wrenn Priscilla Wilkinson Plotkin ’46 died February 24, in February 1985. Augustus taught Joyce to fish 2016. and together they traveled the world for adventure, insight, and fishing. He leaves his wife, Joyce Wrenn; three children, Mark Gregory, Pamela Gregory John (Robert), and Andrea Gregory Pooley (Thomas); and one step-daughter, Brie Wrenn (Jerry Sweetland).

41 James Sterling ’48, died December 25, 2016 at John Hayes Needham, Jr. ’49 died June 1, 2016. He age 88. He was preceded by his wife Gwendolyn graduated from Orono High School in 1948 and M. (Botelho) Sterling in 2011 after 55 years of then went to Kents Hill School before Bowdoin marriage. James was educated in the Quincy, MA, College, where he graduated cum laude in 1953. public schools and graduated from Kents Hill At Orono High School, John met Hortense (Noel) School. He graduated from the Massachusetts Needham. The two married on December 27, Maritime Academy and served as Executive Officer 1952. For 3.5 years, John served on the destroyer on the USS Nemasket AOG-10. He joined Pacific escort U.S.S. Cassin Young as a ship navigator and Marine and Supply Co. Ltd. and Honolulu Shipyard operations officer. He moved his family in 1961 to as Vice President and retired in 1993. Upon Gorham, where he and Hortense raised their two retirement, he moved to Chico, CA, to be near his children. John joined S.D. Warren Paper Company children. He leaves his sons, James V. Sterling III in Westbrook in 1956 as a process engineer. In and Jack Sterling (Darien); two daughters Gayle 1992, he retired but remained a consultant for Souza (Tony) and Pamela Broker (Bill); and his many years. John’s wife of 41 years, Hortense, partner Rosemary Worth from his 65 year ago passed away in 1994. He married his second relationship at Kents Hill School. wife, Mary (Cagenello) Needham on December 14, 1996. Together they enjoyed many years Marie Hopkins Whitaker ’49 died December 7, of traveling. He leaves his wife Mary Needham; 2016. She grew up in Mount Vernon, ME, and son, James E. Needham (Diane); daughter, graduated from Kents Hill School where she was Anne N. Savage (Bruce); stepdaughters, Lisa class valedictorian. She attended Farmington Richardson (Craig) and Debbie Sexton (Dick); and Teacher’s College and began her teaching career grandchildren Patrick Needham, Edward Needham, in Dexter. In 1956, she traveled to Newfoundland, Alison Savage, and Meryl Richardson. Canada, to teach at Ernest Harmon Air Force Base. While there, she met and married James Peter G. Haskell ’50 died November 12, 2016. He Whitaker, an Air Force officer. The couple settled graduated from Georgetown High and excelled in in South Windsor, CT, in 1967. Marie resumed sports. He played for Kents Hill School’s baseball her teaching at Verplanck Elementary School and football team and attended Boston University. in Manchester, CT, where she taught until her He coached youth sports for 67 years, forming the retirement in 1996. Marie was an avid traveler Georgetown Bat Breakers Baseball team. Peter and was proud that she had been to all seven served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956 during continents. She was predeceased by her husband, the Korean War. After his service Peter returned to retired Lt. Col. James Whitaker, and leaves her coaching and founded the youth soccer program son, Ethan Whitaker (Ingrid); and daughter, Ellen in Beverly, where he coached soccer, baseball and Whitaker (Carlo Tornatore). basketball for 30 plus years. Peter leaves his sister, Mary Jo Haskell; and his lifelong friend, Gil Fitton.

42 Patricia Holden Scott ’51, 83, died March 6, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Meredith Scott. She was the mother to Cathy (Eric Clifton), Glenn, Richard (Janice Scott) and Jackie; grandmother (Mommy Bappie) to Kelsey and Madison (MJ) and (Mommy Happy) to Aidan and Owen. Patricia will be missed by her sister Nancy Long (nee Holden), brother-in-law Richard Long, and her sister-in-law Sally Scott.

David Condon McDonough ’51 died April 11, 2016. Condon attended Tisbury High School and was a graduate of Kents Hill School. He attended University of Illinois and graduated from University of Massachusetts in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the US Army in Germany from 1955-1956. He enjoyed skydiving, airplanes, singing, songwriting and playing the guitar. He was a talented coach and athlete. He leaves his wife, Kathryn Ellen Peter G. Haskell ’50 McDonough; his daughters, Kendra McDonough, Camrin Azzarano, and Kara Reidnauer; and his son, David McDonough.

Henry Farnsworth Waitt, Jr. ’52 died February 2, 2016, followed seven short months later by his wife of 63 years, Harriet Elizabeth Waitt ’52 who died September 30, 2016. Henry was born on January 1, 1933 in Boston, MA, and Harriet was born April 29, 1933 in Saugus, MA. Henry and Harriet met at Kents Hill School and resided in Wayne, ME, until moving to Sarasota, FL, in 1955. Henry worked as a photographer for the Sarasota Herald Tribune before starting his own photography studio while Harriet’s career began as a Banking Associate with Sarasota Federal. In the 1970’s she went on to be the Area Regional Cookie Coordinator with the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida. Prior to her retirement, Harriet was employed for many years by Sands Point Condominium Association on Longboat Key. In his later years, Henry pursued his passion for building and restoring wooden boats.

Patricia Holden Scott ’51 Henry and Harriet leave their daughters, Diane Yarber and Linda Wehle.

43 Edwin Huntman Inness ’52, of Rangeley, ME, died November 4, 2016. He was a graduate of South Portland High School and Kents Hill School, and attended University of Maine at Orono. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a reservist for 14 years. On September 28, 1957, he married his best friend, Zenna Kinney. Edwin worked with his dad at Inness Photo in South Portland, took over the business after his father’s passing, and retired in 1990. In retirement, he remained an active member of the Rangeley community and served on the board of Rangeley Housing Development, the Rangeley Historical Society, and worked for Meals on Wheels. He also enjoyed travelling with his wife and “antiquing”. He leaves Zenna and two sons: Edwin Dow Inness (Laurie) and Christopher John Inness.

Wendel S. “Skip” Adell ’52, of Readfield, ME, died March 18, 2016. Skip grew up in Readfield and attended Cony High School. He left school to join Eugene G. Stone ’53 the Navy and served during the Korean War. After returning from the service, Skip graduated from Kents Hill School and went on to attend Gates married Jacqueline Bouchard Cyr and became the Business College. He married Joyce Brown on stepfather to three girls, Lori, Kimberly, and Renee. January 25, 1958, and worked as an accountant In 1988 he became President of Medway Savings for several local oil companies until retirement. Bank in Medway, MA. He retired as President of Skip was a member of the Hebron Community Strata Bank in early 2001. He leaves his wife of 34 Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. years Jackie; and daughters Pam Gaudet (John), He leaves his wife, Joyce and his sons; Douglas Lori Baillargeon, Kimberly Cyr and Renee Harriman Adell (Sue) and David Adell. (Matthew).

Eugene G. Stone ’53, age 81, died December 27, John Turner Fowler ’54 died January 1, 2017. He 2016. He attended West Paris High School and was born on April 6, 1936, in Augusta, ME, to graduated from Kents Hill School in 1953. During George and Florence Turner Fowler. He attended his high school years he was an Eagle Scout, the Lincoln School in Augusta and Kents Hill played clarinet in band, and was the town’s paper School. He was a graduate of Wentworth Institute carrier. He graduated from Portland University in Boston, MA, and Indiana Institute of Technology in 1959 with a B.S. in Business Administration in Fort Wayne, IN, where he received degrees in and served in the Army Reserves during the aerospace and steam and diesel engineering. John Berlin Crisis. During the early days of his career, worked for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, CT, and in addition to becoming a new husband and retired in 2005 from the Maine Department of father to his daughter Pam, he attended graduate Transportation after 38 years of service. He leaves school at Brown University. On July 10, 1982, he his wife, Sandra.

44 Patricia Lou Blandin ’54 died October 3, 2016. Patricia was born August 15, 1936 in Augusta, ME, and was raised in nearby Gardiner. She graduated from Kents Hill School and went on to graduate from The School of Radiologic Technology in 1956. She had an extended career at Woodsville Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, until her retirement in 1998. Patti wed Walter (Chub) Blandin in 1958. She was predeceased by her husband, Chub; son Michael Walter; and infant daughter, Jennifer Rose. She leaves her daughters, Sheryl Lee Loveland (Richard) and Stephanie Blandin Fraser (Kent).

Alston Ray Wormwood ’56 died October 12, 2016. During his school years, he excelled in academics, including one year at Kents Hill School which he remembered fondly. He enlisted in the United States Army in March of 1958; serving his country for two years during which he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Reinhard in 1959. Al Alston Ray Wormwood ’56 spent his career as a mechanical engineer working for Portland Copper, E.W. Bliss, Shape Corporation, and most recently was self-employed through leaves her husband of 56 years; daughter Holly- Al Wormwood & Associates. He enjoyed playing Hock Randall ’81 (Jeffrey); and sons Christopher music, painting and drawing. He leaves his wife of Isaiah Dumaine (Karen Johnson) and Eben Ware 57 years, Marilyn Wormwood; and children, Kevin Dumaine (Cindy). Wormwood (Gail), Kyle Wormwood (Shelly), and Karen Vincent (Jeff). Sandra Rosener Duane ’57 died May 22, 2016. She grew up in Middletown, CT, and lived in Quincy for Holly Hock Dumaine ’57 died October 6, 2016. She most of her adult life. Sandy attended Middletown graduated with honors in 1957 from Kents Hill High School and Kents Hill School. In 1961, she School and in 1961 graduated from Pembroke graduated from Jackson College at Tufts University College at Brown University in Providence, R.I. In with a degree in Sociology. Sandy later worked for June 1960 she married Christopher Dumaine, Jr. of Delta Airlines, from which she retired after a 25 Readfield, ME. In 1972 Holly, Chris, and children year career as an airline reservations agent. She moved to Monmouth. After a few years she was loved to travel and shared great adventures with her appointed Library Director at the Cumston Public husband, Bill. She and her stories will be missed Library in Monmouth. In retirement, they moved by many. She was the wife of the late William T. to the shores of Echo Lake, where for the next Duane of Quincy. She leaves her children Jennifer 27 years she honed her skills as a gardener. She R. Duane, Lisa M. Duane and Bryan M. Duane.

45 Sallee Lorraine McWilliams Cone ’57 died May 15, were particularly special places that she enjoyed. 2016. She graduated from Cony High School in She leaves her husband, Steve; her daughter Sara 1956, completed a post-graduate year at Kents Strunk (Jeff); her son Timothy Fenno (Tiffany); and Hill, and attended Maine Medical Nurses School her sister, Hanna Faulkner. graduating in 1960. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert Cone. She was active Richard London Jordan ’68 died June 10, 2016. in Eastern Star and enjoyed visiting the Chapters Richard was born in Portland on November 18, throughout Maine and other states. She leaves her 1948 and was a graduate of Kents Hill School, husband of 56 years; her son Marc and his wife where he was a three-sport athlete and was Deborah and son, Kirc; and grandchildren Isac, awarded the MVP in soccer. He also attended Alec, and Camden Cone. Nasson College. He was a long-time registered Maine Guide and enjoyed fly-fishing, golfing, Royal N. Waitt ’57, died February 26, 2016. He was canoeing, swimming, and water activities. He is born in Lewiston, ME, on August 20, 1938. Royal survived by his son Barton (Natalie). graduated from Kents Hill School and Nichols College. He owned and operated his own saw mill Michael S. Dolan ’82 died February 21, 2016. Mike in Wayne before going to work for International was a graduate of Stonington High School Class Paper, where he worked for over 30 years until of ‘81. After Stonington he attended Kents Hill retirement. In his earlier years at college, Royal School where he played basketball and football. played hockey. He also enjoyed camping and salt At Trinity College he continued his athletic water fishing. He was predeceased by his brothers achievements as a standout football and lacrosse Henry and Duncan Waitt. He leaves his wife of 20 player. He was a key employee for Dooney and years, Regina Waitt; and two sons, Michael Waitt, Bourke. An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, he and Patrick Waitt (Chantelle). enjoyed hunting and was renowned for his infinite care in preserving all aspects of the environment. Allen Fisk, Jr. ’58 died January 5, 2017 He leaves his wife, Deborah (Copanas) Dolan; mother; two brothers, Edward J. Dolan, Jr. and Polly A. Worthen ’59 died January 12, 2017. Polly Steven R. Dolan; and a sister, Susan M. Dolan. was born February 28, 1940 in Hudson, NY and lived in Duxbury, Lincoln and Newton. She worked David Evan Mars ’84 died September 7, 2016. at Bay Cove in Boston, MA, for 36 years. She is the David was a graduate of Kents Hill School, sister of Tom Worthen and John Worthen. and went on to attend Northeastern University, University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg), Martha Faulkner Fenno ’62 died October 12, and Columbia University. David worked as a 2016. She graduated from Kents Hill School in computer engineer and was recognized for his 1962 and from Middlebury College in 1966 with innovations and achievements in mammography. a B.S. in psychology. In 1968, Martha married David’s kindness, compassion, and courage were her husband, Stephen Williston Fenno and they also reflected in his work with neglected and enjoyed 48 years of wonderful adventures together. abused children. He leaves behind a special friend, They settled in Phillips for 20 years to raise their Renee Park. He leaves his parents Margery and family, enjoying the mountains, local friends and Reverend Peter Mars, sister Martha Mars Kluzak neighbors, and the AG store they owned. She loved ’89, niece and goddaughter, Kaitlinn Elisabeth the outdoors; Baxter State Park and Popham Beach Kluzak ’14, and a foster sister, Debra Sue Reeder.

46 Steven Karp ’15 died September 24, 2016. He was a Miller, Oriole, Ramapo, Winadu camper, LBI lover, country music fan, amateur poet, soccer goalie, center fielder, teammate, varsity state champ, brother, son, grandson, cousin, really good friend and a sweet person with an always on smile. In passing, he helped save three lives by donating his liver and kidneys. He is survived by his mother and father, Jeff and Robin Karp, his younger brother Andrew, his grandparents Ron and Marilyn Harmetz of Randolph and Ron and Shelley Karp of Summit and dozens of other family members. Although attending Kents Hill for only one year as a post graduate, Steve’s leadership, warmth and work ethic had an indelible effect on his classmates, teammates, faculty and the entire Kents Hill community.

Reina Nakamura ’18 died in her home in Tokyo, Japan, in August 2016. Known for her wonderful smile and Steven Karp ’15 laugh, Reina was a young woman blossoming at Kents Hill School. She arrived as a shy ninth grader, but quickly made friends and became a core member of our community. A writer and an artist, Reina spent hours working on an illustrated novel. She was looking forward to being a Student Ambassador, ready to help other students far from home who were coping with a new school, new friends, new culture, and new language. She was sure-footed on the basketball court and soccer and softball fields where her tenacity was legendary, as well as her propensity to apologize profusely to all opponents she knocked into. At her memorial service, junior class president Ben Danielson challenged the community to help others every day in the same way Reina did. Former Faculty

Thomas J. Lindsay, 63 of Cazenovia, N.Y., died October 26, 2016. He was the son of the late Thomas and Gertrude Lindsay and a graduate of Cornell University. He worked as a science teacher for Kents Hill School before starting his career as an engineer for Intel. He leaves his wife, Joanne Reina Nakamura ’18 Lindsay, and son, Christopher Lindsay.

47 Abby Bowers P’10, ’13

Kents Hill Parent and Trustee

Abby Bowers Kents Hill School is very sad to lose and positive outlook made her a leader by example Abby Bowers who passed away on March 15, to her fellow Trustees, and her kindness was 2017. Abby, beloved wife of Tom and mother to unbounded. She served as a Trustee while her their sons Spencer, Class of 2010 and Ben, Class two sons, Spencer and Ben, were still students at of 2013, and daughter Lily was a dear friend to Kents Hill, and she walked that tightrope between many at Kents Hill. Abby served on the Board of parent and trustee with unerring grace. In the last Trustees from 2007 to 2015 when she was named few years of her life, Abby faced a daunting series an Honorary Life Trustee. She was an advocate and of medical setbacks, but she was indomitable until generous supporter of the Akin Learning Center and the very end, always thinking about the welfare the visual arts, committed to ensuring that every of her family and friends ahead of her own. In student had access to a supportive education and facing the future with such courage and in the way the opportunity to engage in creative expression. she lived her life, Abby was an inspiration to all Headmaster Emeritus, Rist Bonnefond, describes who knew her well, and we shall miss her without Abby as “an outstanding Trustee, engaged, measure.” supportive, and generous. Her cheerful attitude

48 Vision Statement

Committed to the individual and the potential that lies within, Kents Hill School challenges students to grow into engaged, creative learners, global stewards, Reunion 2017 and compassionate leaders. June 16 - June 18 Statement of Mission www.kentshill.org/reunion At Kents Hill School we educate our students in mind, body, and character to:

Prepare for the challenges and opportunities of higher education;

Accept and respect themselves and others, and work together for the common good;

Be responsible stewards of our natural environment and Kents Hill School’s community heritage;

Embody the ideal that one man or woman of principle can always make a difference.

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