ConnectorFall/Winter 2017-18

Headmaster's Report of the School For the Good of Others Inspiring Eagles Seasons Report of Contributions THANK YOU! SAVE THE DATE! Alumni Reunion June 1 & 2, 2018

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 1 The Mission and Core Values Headmaster's Report of the School for Erskine Academy Greetings from the top of the stairs… by Michael J. McQuarrie, Headmaster Erskine Academy is an independent secondary ducation It has been said that there is no such school dedicated to Eis a people thing as a truly “self-made” person providing all students a high business. Rarely and that everyone who has ever done quality education. Through are we alone in a kind deed for us or spoken a word of an extensive academic our work, and encouragement to us has entered into program, rich and meaningful our successes the make-up of our character as well as experiences, and a caring are usually the our successes. If this is so, as I believe result of our school community, the it is, we become the sum total of the relationships with people and events we’ve encountered Academy develops a firm others. This is along our way. Connecting with and foundation in scholarship, why at Erskine supporting one another, then, are more leadership, stewardship, Academy we than just niceties, they are critical for and relationships. are as deliberate about developing developing our confidence, sustaining morally good people as Scholarship – A rigorous and relevant our efforts, and enhancing our we are about developing “The relationships program of studies, with high standards competence. the intellect and why for teaching and learning, provides that we have tell us Also in this issue, we personal and social success students with knowledge and skills for about ourselves.” express our heartfelt gratitude are as actively pursued success in high school and beyond. Student for the generosity of our loyal as academic success. — supporters—senior and new Leadership – Through positive Flourishing under the mentorship of alumni, parents past and present, and active engagement in school teachers and staff who care for them, local businesses and grant agencies. life, students learn more about inspire them to learn, and encourage We thank each of the donors listed in themselves, discover their gifts and them to reach beyond what they our “Report of Contributions” who talents, and mentor and motivate thought they were capable of, our this year considered Erskine Academy others to strive for excellence students become their best selves. and put forth their best effort. worthy of their investment. Along This issue of the Connector connects with our dedicated faculty, staff, Stewardship – Through a culture of our readers with students using their and trustees who work tirelessly to awareness and sense of responsibility, best selves to achieve, accomplish, or implement our mission, your support individuals are encouraged to enhance work with others to make a common and generosity encourage us and move and preserve their communities— cause better. A snapshot in time—Fall/ us forward. school, local, and global. Winter 2017–18—these stories consti- When Erskine Academy opened to tute a chapter in the story of Erskine Relationships – Through mutual 52 students over 135 years ago, our Academy and an enduring part of respect and care, the Erskine founder and first benefactor, Mary our students’ personal histories. One Academy community fosters a school Erskine, said it was the happiest day does not forget, for example, their environment that is centered on of her life. Imagine what she would induction into the National Honor kindness, civility, and safety and that feel knowing that thousands of Society, their role in an award-winning accepts and values its members for their alumni and families have made her drama or musical performance, or the unique characteristics and individuality. Erskine Academy even more valuable good-spirited competition of Winter by having attended here and given Carnival or Mr. EA. Leo Club members support to ensure that Erskine exists will recall bringing children joy at the for future generations. I speak for Mary Inside Lions Club’s Christmas for Kids event. and her current Erskine community in Having broken the record of a national For the Good of Others...... p. 3 thanking you. No matter how you have fundraiser for a highly personalized Inspiring Eagles Seasons...... p. 6 supported us—financially, through cause—the amelioration of cancer—will volunteerism, or by speaking of your REPORT OF CONTRIBUTIONS...... p. 8 forever bond the players and coaches positive Erskine experience—I am of the girls’ basketball program. And Erskine Happenings...... p. 12 profoundly grateful for your place in an eighth humanitarian trip to Costa In Memoriam...... p. 19 our history and your role in enabling Rica to build homes and deliver our existence, improving our present, Class Notes...... p. 20 school supplies for those in need is not and paving the way for our future. only memorable for our travelers, it COVER Students playing snow soccer transforms their lives. More good things ahead. during Winter Carnival

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The Girls Basketball team receiving recognition for raising $10,000 through the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Challenge. left to right Headmaster McQuarrie, Assistant Coach Meghan Hughes, Coach Mitch Donar, the team, and ACS representative Brian Casalinova. inset Local media interviewing team leaders while Coach Donar stands by. The team was again honored at the Maine Statehouse on March 28.

Girls Basketball Raises $10,000 for On Tuesday, Casalinova was at Erskine Cancer Research Academy to honor the team at a presenta- tion during the school’s winter carnival n January, the Girls Basketball team celebration. The ceremonial big check was Itook up the challenge of raising presented for the American Cancer Society, money to fight cancer through the and Casalinova gave the Eagles a trophy to American Cancer Society Coaches vs. signify their efforts. A banner for the gym wall Cancer Challenge by collecting pledges is coming, too, he said. for every free throw or 3-pointer made The effort was close to the team’s heart. in the month and ended up raising Coach Donar’s mother, Susan Donar [class of $10,000! '71], died last October after a long battle with cancer. Kennebec Journal writer Travis Lazarczyk said it best in a February 14 the Erskine girls basketball team raised the “I’m 6 feet, 4 inches, and every inch is filled story: most money. According to American Cancer with one big mama’s boy. I’ve never took that Society spokesman Brian Casalinova, it wasn’t as a detriment. Certainly, with the passing of The most inspirational high school basket- even close. Mom, I knew we could be doing more,” Donar ball team in the state is not playing in the said. “You hear of all the kids in school and “This community was competing against tournament. The Erskine Academy girls community members that are affected by schools with three or four thousand students,” basketball team’s season ended last week cancer. Just because we’re a little school in Casalinova said. “It was quite impressive. I with a 33-32 win over Mt. Blue. What the South China, Maine doesn’t mean we can’t worked with a lot of schools that had more Eagles accomplished in January will have far make a difference. We gave the nation a games and four times the amount of students more impact than playing to put a Gold Ball in $10,000 reason why we can come together (as Erskine). They didn’t just finish No. 1, the trophy case. and do what we can.” they finished No. 1 with about a $3,000 gap The Eagles took part in the American between No. 1 and the second place school. For the team’s Coaches vs Cancer game Cancer Society Coaches vs Cancer shooting I’ve worked on Coaches vs Cancer for five on Jan. 25, the Eagles wore pink t-shirts in challenge. The team took pledges for every years. I’ve worked with schools all over New warmups, and many players adorned the free throw or 3-pointer made in January, England, and no single school, college or high continued on page 4 and ended up raising $10,000. Out of 323 school, has raised this amount of money in a high schools in the nation that took part, single campaign.”

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 3 For the Good of Others continued from page 3 backs of the shirts with the names of people AFS Helps El Salvadore and Puerto Rico The JMG students traveled to they knew fighting cancer. Grandparents, Sugarloaf to help out with the Special uncles, friends, acquaintances. Some players Olympics events. They were a merry had more than one name of their back. group even while braving the elements. “We all played for those people,” senior Leo Club Helps Bring Christmas Lauren Wood said. Cheer The Erskine girls had taken part in the annual Coaches vs Cancer game over the last few years, Casalinova said, raising between $300 and $800. When Donar said that this year, the team would like to do more, Casalinova suggested the free throw and 3-point challenge. The answer was an immediate yes, Donar said. Casalinova helped the team set up a web site and gave Erskine's Leo Club members helping out the them tips. Then, it took off. A volunteer delivers a basket of provisions to an elderly El Salvadoran man, which is made Whitefield Lions club with its Christmas for “I just knew, with the passing of Mom, possible by AFS Club donations. Kids event. we could do more,” Donar said. “The first donation came on New Year’s Eve, and we n December, eight members of didn’t stop until the 31st of January.” he AFS Club raises money each year the Erskine Leo Club helped the to send to El Salvador to provide I When it started, pledges amounted to $18 T Whitefield Lions club at its annual baskets of food and other needed items per free throw. By the end of the month, the Christmas for Kids event by greeting Eagles had earned so many pledges, each to the elderly, which are distributed by guests, serving food, and handing out made shot was worth over 50 bucks. local volunteers. “I feel like there was more pressure. Each Following the free throw was valued,” junior Lydia Boucher devastating hurricane said. that passed through “There was a lot of money on the line with Puerto Rico, the AFS those free throws, but I just tried to keep the Club ran a food drive grand scheme in mind with the girls. Listen, to collect essential the free throws are nice and important, but food and personal we’re trying to do anything that we can to items for the victims. raise as much money as possible. Promoting the cancer research and awareness is the JMG Serves ultimate goal,” Donar said. Veterans Dinner With the money being raised, the Eagles’ and Special focus sharpened. In January, the team’s free throw percentage improved by around 14 Olympics percent, he said. n November, JMG JMG students helping out at annual veterans dinner. “I’ll tell you what, there was more asking for Istudents with practice time to practice their free throws than advisor Mitch Donar any years prior,” Donar said. '00 helped out at the During Tuesday’s presentation, the team 11th annual veterans thanked the entire community. All the people dinner arranged by who made donations made it all possible. the Boynton-Webber “It’s really nice to do something for a great American Legion Post cause. Everyone’s affected by it,” senior Bailey #179 and Auxiliary in Cloutier said. South China, ME. Added Boucher: “The community can come The JMG students together for such a great cause.” have assisted at the What the Eagles accomplished won’t be dinner for several immediately felt. Raising money doesn’t come years by waiting on with the instant gratification and the cheers of tables, serving the a big win. But that $10,000 will go into cancer coffee and dessert, research, and somebody whose name is on and helping the the back of a player’s t-shirt will be helped, veterans to their buses maybe even cured. JMG working at the Special Olympics event at Sugarloaf. and cars. That’s the victory the Erskine girls basketball team earned.

4 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 For the Good of Others continued gifts. Twenty-five local children and their families attended the party. Humanitarian Trip to Costa Rica he AFS Club again undertook the Tambitious project of building a home for a family in need in Costa Rica. Long before boarding the plane for central America in March, they worked hard to raise funds to pay for the new home. They wrote letters asking for donations from local businesses, held tag and plant sales and a spaghetti dinner, wrote a grant, and above arranged for Margarita's Restaurant to One of the highlights of the trip to Costa Rica was visiting a local school and delivering school supplies to the young children. below Erskine students standing in front of the newly donate a percentage of a day's profits. completed home for a Costa Rican family. Many thanks to the very generous businesses who contributed—Dennis Keller State Farm Insurance, G & E Roofing, Haydon Bolts, Inc., Hussey's General Store, and MDS Werks, Inc.— and to all the hardworking current and past parents involved in supporting the trip. Students on the trip were Sam Falla, Sam Heath, Ella Johnson, Kyli Julia, Caitlin Labbe, Kassie Nadeau, Kaili Shorey, Liz Sugg, Caleb Tyler, Kassidy Wade, Ashlyn Wing, Dylan Wing, Alana York, and Sam York. Chaperones were Nick Labbe, Heather Sugg, Darrin Wood, and Andy York, and teachers Sonia Stevenson and Lynn Wood. Student Council Attends State Conference n December, Student provide well-deserved rest ICouncil members and relaxation. Jackson Tirell, Emily This year's keynote Join over 3,500 fans to Jacques, Lydia Boucher, speaker was John Jenkins, and Kaylee Porter attended who has more than 40 years stay up to date on school the Maine Association of of experience in promoting and alumni news: Student Councils (MASC) successful personal and State Conference. The professional development. facebook.com/ theme for the conference He has lectured and trained erskineacademy was P.R.I.D.E.—Personal throughout the U.S., Japan, Responsibility in Delivering and The People’s Republic Excellence. of China. He served as The Association's mayor of both Auburn and statewide service project Lewiston. He was the first Kaylee Porter being this year is the Travis Mills introduced in at African American to serve Foundation, which supports the MASC State in the Maine State Senate combat injured veterans and Conference. and is an accomplished their families through long author, educator, trainer, term programs that help these heroic leader, and national public speaker. men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 5 Inspiring Eagles Seasons

he pictures tell the story. The Tfall and winter sports seasons represented hard work, ambition, pride, resilience, good sportsmanship, and sheer will power. All of the teams made great strides these past two seasons. In the fall, Boys Cross Country received the MPA Class B North Sportsmanship Award, Boys Soccer was the Class B North Semifinalist, Girls Soccer was the KVAC Champion, Coach Ryan Nored was named KJ Coach of the Year, and Golf was KVAC Champion. In the winter, Boys Indoor Track and Swim teams received Class B Girls soccer won the KVAC North B Championship. North Sportsmanship banners, Girls Indoor Track runner Kaylee Porter '18 was All KVAC 800 Meter Run, State Champion 800 Meter Run, School Record Holder 200 Meter Dash, 400 Meter Dash, and 800 Meter Run, and 9th at New Englands in the 1000 Meter, Cheering pushed back 21 years of hopeful competition to win a berth at state competition, Boys Basketball persevered despite the loss early in the season of a key player and qualified The golf team won the KVAC Class B championship. for the state championship, wrestlers Mike Sprague and Jake Peavey were above its trials to become a unified Aaron Pion '18 made a Conference and Regional Champions, force nor do they reveal the hard work hole-in-one at the annual Jake was State Champion, and Kristen of many individual athletes, coaches, Eagle Open golf tourna- Ray was State Champion in Girls High and parents that makes up a successful ment in August, pictured School Wrestling. athletic program. We recognize and here with Ray Haskell '83. These images don't tell the complete congratulate everyone who took part. story of what it takes for a team to rise Go Eagles!

Cheering qualified for States for the first time in 21 years.

The cheering team, coached by Julie Haskell Wing '98, won the continued next page KVAC North B championship, qualifying them for States.

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Good Sportsmanship banners were awarded to the Cross Country, Swim, and Indoor Track teams.

Kaylee Porter '18 wins gold at the State championship in the 800 Meter Run.

Mike Sprague left wrestles Oxford Hills opponent in a 126-lb. match at the Class A North championships. Mike won his match in the Regionals and went on to Boys Varsity Basketball qualified to play in the State championship at compete at States. KJ Staff the Augusta Civic Center. photo by Michael Seamans

Senior Jake Peavey placed 4th at the New Englands after winning the State competition. Jake's impressive wrestling stats include Team Captain; his 2018 record was 59-3 with 45 pins; he's a two-time KVAC Champion, three-time Regional Champion, two-time State Kristen Ray '21 won the State Championship in Runner-up, State Champion 2018, and All State Champion 2018. His career record is 161 girls high school wrestling. wins and 116 pins, both of which are school records. He had a .08 pin this season, which is the current school record. He made the Maine Sunday Telegram All-State team and was named Kennebec Journal's Wrestler of the Year.

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 7 Report of Contributions 2016‑2017 Gifts received July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

TIME AND TALENT Erskine Academy sincerely thanks the many volunteers, parents, teachers, staff, com- munity members and alumni who give generously of their time and expertise. Your com- mitment to the students is commendable. We could not do all that we accomplish without your selfless generosity.

Seniors during Day of Caring May 2017

ANNUAL FUND Brent and Melisa Dugal P’19 Michael ’62 and Mary Keller in memory of Brian and Linda Dutil Kerwin Keller ’61 and Rita Keller Haskell ’56 Michael Adams ’79 Susan Emmet in honor of Betsy Fitzgerald Milan Kelley ’64 Stephen Albison ’61 and Heather Shute Scott ’77 and Deborah Brann ’77 Kenoyer Nicholas Angell ’00 Judith Banton Evans ’65 P’06 ’10 Deborah Doe Barnes ’65 Esther Prescott Farmer ’50 Jill Hiltz Labbe ’79 Timothy and Catherine Basham P’14 ’17 ’20 Elizabeth Pelton ’61 P’82 ’84 ’85 Lisa Lombardo Lalam ’81 Hilda Brown Benner ’49 and Herbert Flint Evangeline Latulippe ’72 in memory of Virginia Grant Boudreau ’53 Emily and John Foss P’90 ’93 ’98 Rosemarie Latulippe ’70 Dona Bourassa ’52 Berit Freeling George Lewis ’57 Pauline Boynton ’59 Colleen Curtis Gesualdo ’82 Roger Mackbach ’92 Samuel Bradstreet ’56 Marion French Giblin ’54 Maine Woodturners Ronald Brown Beverly Bumps Gilbert ’62 in memory of Steven Mairs ’69 David ’53 and Madeline Noyes ’55 Diane Bumps Higgins ’58 Diana Harrington ’77 and Dwain McKenney Campbell Betty Reed ’53 and Sherwood ’55 Glidden P’01 ’04 in memory of Kerwin Keller ’61 Natalie Crummett Carter ’60 in memory of P’78 ’79 ’85 Michael P’08 ’11 and Dena Flye ’86 Pauline Cunningham Otis ’60 Gordon Glidden ’56 McQuarrie John Clark, Jr. Noreen Tobey Golden ’67 in memory of Steven and Rosalie Meunier P’12 Hazel Hamlin Cole ’45 J. Kempton Tobey ’41 Joan Phinney Moore ’54 P’76 Arlene Fitzgerald Cox ’50 in memory of Richard ’52 and Laura Fowle ’55 Gray P’76 Janice Moreshead Beverly M. Hancock ’80 Rae Snow Murphy ’84 Donna Green ’63 and Davy Crockett George ’73 and Mary Ann Hall P’01 ’06 in Vera Northrup in memory of Clayton E. Herbert Crommett ’67 memory of Sheldon L. Bumps ’62 Northrup ’54 Kenneth Cunningham ’67 Hannaford Supermarkets Rose Ring Parlin ’60 P’80 ’87 Sarah Brann Cunningham ’65 Joanne Keller ’58 and Richard Harrington Crystal Rose Perkins ’82 Sandra Pelton Curtis ’58 P’77 ’85 ’88 in memory of Rita Keller Rowena Young Perry ’58 P’80 ’82 in Beverly Dale ’60 Haskell ’56 memory of Louise Young Arnold ’54 Perley Day ’59 Janice Pelton ’56 P’74 ’76 ’79 and Shannon Miller Pierce ’92 in memory of Carol Archambault Desmarais ’57 Andrew ’79 Hisler Jennifer Miller Stoddard ’94 Richard Dillenbeck ’53 Rodric Johnson in memory of Arlene F. Braley Theresa Ward Plaisted ’41 Daniel Doe ’70 Lars Jonassen Karriane Potter-Maxwell ’99 in memory of Ralph ’57 and Madeline Sherwood ’58 Doe Glenna Cantwell Jordan ’51 in memory of Bonnie Potter Vannah ’79 P’85 Floyd ’46 and Kermit ’76 Jordan Donald H’09 and Linda Dowe ’70 Poulin Carolyn James Dow ’48 P’69 ’79 ’80 Richard Judkins ’59 Pamela Pinkham Powell ’67 P’09 Brenda Glidden ’79 and Dwaine Charles Karter David and Michelle Presby P’17 ’20 Drummond P’11 ’15 Patricia Kilmer Rogers ’56

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Melissa Romac RESTRICTED GIFTS Colleen Robideau Saban ’46 Linus Sanstrom III ’89 Memorial Funds GIFTS OF Lisa Schwab ’07 DISTINCTION Duane Scott ’73 in honor of the Class of 1973 Letricia Tobey Sears ’69 in memory of J. Bernard Sean Winkley ’81 Memorial Kempton Tobey ’41 Scholarship Fund Special recognition for Dorothy Shannon-Shorey P’09 in memory Steven ’78 and Jane Brann French ’82 in Gifts of Distinction is of David V. Shorey, Sr. ’65 P'09 memory of Bernard S. Winkley ’81 Susan Smith ’78 P’09 SKF Detailing in memory of Bernard S. given to individuals, Jamie and Amanda Soule P’19 Winkley ’81 corporations, or Richard Springer ’60 in memory of Inez M. Glidden Memorial organizations for ANNUAL George Springer, Jr. ’59 Richard ’69 and Diane Starkey Scholarship Fund FUND contributions of Norma Fall Stevens ’51 Estate of Betty Tibbetts Glidden $250 or more. George ’63† and Bonnie Bumps ’65 Studley P’85 ’90 Kermit E. Jordan Scholarship Fund in memory of Kermit E. Jordan ’76 Kenney Society $250–$499 Dale Foster Sturtevant ’66 William and Heather Sugg P’17 ’19 Patricia Delucchi Nicholas Angell ’00 Patricia Mathieson Tathem ’65 Glenna Cantwell Jordan ’51 P’76 Timothy and Catherine Basham Pauline Ward Tobey ’44 P’65 continued on page 10 P’14 ’17 ’20 Robin ’70 and Barbara Tobey P’99 ’02 in memory of J. Kempton Tobey ’41 John Clark, Jr. United Way of Central & NE Connecticut † - Deceased H - Honorary Brent and Melisa Dugal P’19 Weeks Mills Baptist Church P - Parent Brian and Linda Dutil Lars Jonassen Glenna Cantwell Jordan ’51 P’76 in memory of Floyd ’46 and Kermit ’76 Jordan Charles Karter Maine Woodturners Michael P’08 ’11 and Dena Flye ’86 McQuarrie Donald H’09 and Linda Dowe ’70 Poulin Jamie and Amanda Soule P’19 Robin ’70 and Barbara Tobey P’99 ’02 in memory of J. Kempton Tobey ’41

Stetson Society $1,000–$2,499 Berit Freeling Hannaford Supermarkets Michael ’62 and Mary Keller in memory of Kerwin Keller ’61 and Rita Keller Haskell ’56 Myrtle Huff Austin Library

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continued from page 9 Lori Anne Pinette Piano Scholarship Fund in memory of Lori Anne Pinette Benevity Community Impact Fund Jonathan W. Dowdy Thomas Guttmacher Greg Kearney Gloria Dowe Pinette ’55 Barbara Dowe Poulin ’50 W. David Savoy

Ridgeway Endowment Fund in memory of Donald F. Ridgeway P’08 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Ballard in memory of Carolyn J. Elliott Nancy Curtis in memory of Carolyn J. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. F. Edward Dodge in memory of Carolyn J. Elliott Gail Elliott and Butch Bennerin memory of Carolyn J. Elliott Jon and Alison Jorgensen P’18 Barbara Marsh in memory of Carolyn J. Elliott Robert Regut EA Alumni Scholarship Fund Nancy Lagasse Special Funds Anonymous (1) Shara MacDonald Mary Billing ’67 Eileen McNeff P’89 AFS Club Barbara Cargill Bradley ’63 Ryan Nored ’93 Samuel Bradstreet ’56 Mary Oches P’04 ’05 Thad ’91 and Darlene Barber P’13 ’21 Deann Willoughby Porter ’90 P’18 Central Maine Clay Artists Class of 1967 Donna Green ’63 and Davy Crockett Lauren Potter ’08 Fieldstone Quickstop LLC Erika Jones Reay ’98 Elwin Hussey ’40 P’76 Carlton ’53 and Shirley Fletcher ’53 Fitzgerald P’73 ’74 ’77 ’79 Melissa Romac Hussey’s General Store Dennis Scates ’76 P’10 ’12 Dennis ’61 and Miriam ’64 Keller P’89 ’90 Elizabeth Pelton ’61 P’82 ’84 ’85 and Herbert Flint Michael Soule ’95 Kennebec Savings Bank Christopher Vogel ’10 Naoto and Betsy Kobayashi Colleen Curtis Gesualdo ’82 Noreen Tobey Golden ’67 Benjamin Willoughby ’94 Nasreen and Alam Sher Foundation, Inc. Cheryl Wellman York ’85 P’19 ’21 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Crystal Rose Perkins ’82 Readfield Family Market, Inc. Michael ’67 and Cheryl Roach P’91 ’95 Girls Softball Hildegarde Spalding Frances Ward ’57 Molly Alexander State Farm Insurance EA Employee Scholarship Fund Warren and Son Construction (via payroll deduction) HOPE (Helping Others Persevere at Erskine) Weinstock Bros. Corp. Club Susan Beckwith Athletics Fund Diane Flye Dow ’76 William and Heather Sugg P’17 ’19 Brian Dutil Benevity Community Impact Fund JMG James Wallace P’19 Abby Everleth Emily Foss Margaret Chase Smith Library Boosters Fund Jane Godbout Music Fund Sukeforth Family Foundation Jessica Dow Haskell ’02 Kathryn Hersom Thad ’91 and Darlene Barber P’13 ’21 Heide Starkey Hotham ’91 P’20 Ferris Variety, Inc. Jon Jorgensen P’18 Richard Ferris P’09

10 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 Report of Contributions 2016‑2017 Gifts received July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Why Give to EA? Since 1883, Erskine Academy has played an important role in the lives of the fami- lies we serve. It has received recognition Fieldstone Quickstop, LLC GRANTS for the excellence of its facility, the quality Freddies Service Center, Inc. of its educational programs, and its safe Brian and Dawn Haskell P’19 MELMAC Education Foundation and disciplined environment. The ongoing Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Oak Grove School Foundation generosity of individuals and businesses David and Janet Preston P’09 ’14 Onion Foundation has made this achievement possible, and William and Roxanne Pullen P’05 Robotics Institute of Maine gifts of all sizes are crucial to the institu- Sylvia Parsons Rose ’53 tion’s continued success. In-Kind Gifts Why does Erskine Academy need to Project Grad Fund raise money every year—don’t the send- Augusta Kiwanis Club Gifts of goods or ing towns pay the school tuition for their Darling’s Auto Group services students? While our eight sending towns do pay Restricted Student Activity Fund Daniel and Sherry Bourgoin, Jr. P’19 Carolyn James Dow ’48 P’69 ’79 ’80 tuition for their students, that amount is Coutt’s Brothers, Inc. Steve and Donna Poulin P’16 calculated each year by the state. The tu- Todd Tibbetts ’96 ition allowance always falls short of what it actually costs to educate an Erskine Student Activity Fund student. Every year Erskine depends on Hannaford Supermarkets support from the Annual Fund to bridge Whitefield Lions Club that gap and make up the difference. Your gifts matter because… The following Funds were inadvertently omitted ...you are changing for the better the from the 2015–16 Report of Contributions. Our lives of many young people in your com- sincere apologies to these generous donors: munity and beyond. ...they are your investment in the future Library Fund Brian and Dawn Haskell P’19 of Erskine Academy. Mark Kmen and Christine Little P’19 Valerie Welch St. Amand-Casey ’69 ...you are making a statement about P’81 ’90 ’94 Curry Caputo and Andrea Lani P’19 Mr. and Mrs. William O. Moseley giving back. ...they mean you value your Erskine Maine Gladiolus Society Scholarship David and Janet Preston P’09 ’14 education. Fund Isaac Sacks ...you are helping to uphold the Mission Maine Gladiolus Society Project Grad Fund of Erskine Academy: Through an extensive Augusta Kiwanis Club academic program, rich and meaningful MELMAC Scholarship Fund Darling’s Auto Group experiences, and a caring school commu- MELMAC Education Foundation Whitefield Lions Club nity, the Academy develops a firm founda- tion in scholarship, leadership, steward- Music Fund Robotics Sponsorships ship, and relationships. Anonymous Personal Sponsorship Level ...you are exemplifying what matters—­ Thad ’91 and Darlene Barber P’13 ’21 Diana Choate P’90 ’96 and that is an extraordinary gift. Mark Brunton P’17 Erskine Academy is a non-profit 501(c) China Village Student Activity Fund (3) organization that has qualified as Janis Cross Hannaford Supermarkets required by 9 MSRA, Chapter 385 and is Michelle Denning P’17 registered as an Exempt Charitable Orga- Duratherm Window Corp. Tilton Insurance Co. Scholarship Fund nization. Gifts are tax deductible to the Fieldstone Quickstop LLC United Insurance Agency extent provided by law. Green Bean Coffee Shop

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Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 11 Junior Achievement Titan Challenge

he annual Junior Achievement Titan a good reminder of why I do it. It TChallenge was held at Thomas was a lot of fun getting to know College in February, and 14 students them a little bit, discussing their with advisor Roxanne Malley attended. ideas, challenging their thought One of the executive mentors, Brian process, and watching them learn King, Senior Vice President of Card about the cause and effect of critical Product, Bank of America sent an business decisions. I was thoroughly inspiring message to Ms. Malley: impressed with their approach, professionalism, and communication "I wanted you to know how impressed I was with the three young men I had the pleasure of working above and leftEA students at the Titan Challenge with during the JA with the executive mentors. Titan Challenge at Thomas College. I've been supporting JA skills and how well prepared they in various capaci- were. Please pass along my sentiments ties these past three to each of them. Also, please let them to four years and know that I sincerely hope they pursue working with Sam, the app creation idea we discussed—I Billy, and Jay was think it has real merit!" FBLA State Leadership Conference

en students attended the Future TBusiness Leaders of America State Leadership Conference March 19-20 in Portland with chapter advisor Roxanne Malley. The FBLA State Leadership Conference is a state level competi- tion and workshop conference. Any member who placed at their local chapter competition may compete, and any FBLA member may attend. Members compete against all chapters in the state in their competitive event. Elections are held for State Officers along with workshops, entertainment, FBLA competition winners were left to rightHunter Rushing, Matt Veilleux, Hagen Wallace, and guest speakers, and awards. Madeline Geidel with advisor Roxanne Malley.

Drama Wins Regional One-Act t was a sweet victory for Erskine's complications. It was a more IDrama Club this year at the Maine serious and demanding play Drama Festival One-Act Play regional than some of the comedies competition after their runner-up performed by the group in the status last year. The group performed past, but the students proved The Yellow Boat, a play by David Saar they were up to the task. that is a glorious affirmation of a child's Drama coach Ryan Nored life and the strength and courage of all commented, "This is one of children. The dramatization is based our best shows in years, and on the true story of David and Sonja the kids and I are extremely Saar's son, Benjamin, who was born proud of it!" Student directors Morgaine Kmen '19 and Gabi Pizzo with congenital hemophilia and died '18 at the state competition. They were awarded the in 1987 at the age of 8 of AIDS-related Student Director Judges Commendation.

12 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 JMG Career Development Conference

n late March, Thomas College students from all over the state in to have Mr. McQuarrie join our JMG Ihosted the statewide annual JMG various career preparation events. One program for both the Opening and Career Development Conference, and of the highlights was when Erskine Closing Ceremony this year. 14 Erskine Academy JMG students Academy received the Grand Prize for attended. Throughout the day the winning the Campus Quest students competed against other JMG Event. It was also an honor

left JMG students attended the statewide annual Career Development Conference at Thomas College. above Three students got career-ready with new haircuts donated by alumna Dawn Chamberlain Dunn '79, the owner of Shear Techniques in South China, ME, who came to campus and worked her magic in a student-prepared "barbershop."

Youth in Government In early November, the EA Youth in comments, "I really enjoy YIG because to develop the art of compromise and Government (YIG) students and their it gives students the opportunity to empowers them to know that getting advisor Kelly Clark participated in understand how the government works involved in the government is possible the YIG Program at the State House. at the state level. Just by being at the and the pathways are accessible." All members of the delegation wrote State House for the weekend allows Students and the elected position in and submitted a bill beforehand and students to experience collective action which each served during the weekend: were elected to an office. Ms. Clark live and in person. It also allows them Brenna Audet, media staff, photogra- pher; Chris Bourdon, lobbyist for Labor, Commerce, and Economic Dev.; Dawn Elliott, Senator, Transportation; Harrison Mosher, Cabinet member, Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife; Dominic Smith, Senate Chair for Health and Human Services; Samuel Smith, lobbyist, Fish and Wildlife; left Youth in Government (formerly referred Jacob Sutter, House to as Model State) students joined other Chair, State and schools in the state legislature chambers Local Government; to conduct proceedings. top Students in a Matthew Veilleux, breakout legislative session. lobbyist, State and Local Government.

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 13 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

n November, a large group of 32 Istudents nominated by the faculty were inducted into the Dirigo Chapter of the National Honor Society at a ceremony attended by their families and friends. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achievement), leadership, service, and character. The National Honor Society requires some sort of service to the community, school, or other organizations. The time spent working on these projects contributes towards the monthly service hour requirement. The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. and Juniors Four main purposes have guided Lydia Boucher, chapters of NHS from the beginning: William Bourque, 1. To create enthusiasm for Samuel Falla, scholarship. Sage Hapgood- Belanger, 2. To stimulate a desire to render Samantha Heath, service. Kylie Julia, 3. To promote leadership. Robert King, 4. To develop character in the Morgaine Kmen, students of secondary schools. Olivia Kunesh, The ceremony was lead by Kayla Caitlin Labbe, Hubbard, President; Luke Hodgkins, Maverick Lowery, Vice President; Bryanna Emery, Rivers Malcolm, Secretary; and Chantelle Roddy, Noah Miller, Jacob Annemarie Allen, Maggie Anderson, Treasurer. Teacher David Currier is Praul, Seth Reed, Noelle Cote, Samantha Jackson, the NHS advisor. Christina Roy, Hunter Rushing, Conor Isabella Johnson, Megan Lemieux, Skehan, Katherine Smith, Braden Congratulations to the Kassandra Nadeau, Emma Stone, Soule, Elizabeth Sugg, and Alana York. following new members: Seniors Christopher Wight, and Martie Young; Poetry Out Loud Competition

s stated on the Poetry Out Loud to support the expansion A(POL) page of the Maine Arts of Poetry Out Loud, which Commission, recitation and perfor- encourages the nation’s youth mance are major new trends in poetry. to learn about great poetry There has been a recent resurgence through memorization and of poetry as an oral art form, as seen performance. This exciting in the slam poetry movement and program helps students the immense popularity of hip-hop master public speaking skills, music among our youth. Poetry Out build self-confidence and Loud builds on this momentum by learn about their literary inviting the dynamic aspects of slam heritage. Registration is open poetry, spoken word, and theater to all public and private high into the English class. The National schools in Maine as well as Endowment for the Arts and the high school homeschooling Samantha Box '21 won the POL competition at EA and went on to the regionals. POL advisor and librarian Poetry Foundation have formed a populations. Crystal Shamas-Douglas presenting Samantha with her partnership with state arts agencies award.

14 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 Outing Club Expeditions lanning and getting students and Pstaff together for excursions outside of a busy school schedule is a challenge leftThe Outing Club on a but one that phys ed teacher Marguerite hike in the LaVerna Preserve with faculty member David Cullivan undertook this year by Farady below leftOuting reestablishing an outing club. Club ice fishing trip to Lake Faculty members David Farady St. George bottom right and Sonia Stephenson led a trip early Doran Stout manning the in the fall with 14 students to the grill. No news of whether any fish were caught, but LaVerna Preserve in the Pemaquid the group had a fun time Watershed on the coast of Maine. This enjoying the great Maine expansive preserve features some outdoors. 3,600 feet of shoreline, 2.5 miles of trails, and a diverse array of wildlife habitat, including mixed hardwoods, coniferous forests, forested wetlands, freshwater marsh, and gently sloping overgrown farmland. They hiked in a mile then walked along undeveloped coastline just north of Pemaquid. In February, the Outing Club participated in an ice fishing trip to Lake St. George in Liberty, ME led by faculty members Chris Vogel and Halda Stout, where they hoped to snag some landlocked salmon and brook trout. Offering his grilling and fishing expertise was retired athletic director and Doran Stout. Our Lively Library he Myrtle Huff Austin Library The collection was on loan from Tis always an interesting place David Theriault (Eleanor Rose to visit. There are wonderfully '17) and included the typewriters decorated seasonal and timely displays of Elizabeth Stokes Matlack showcasing new and relevant books, Haines, who was the first female creative artwork on loan from the to be hired by Dupont in the art department, and a full array of 1930s, Bessie Manary Dean, the magazines on just about every topic first female pilot who flew solo you would want to read. There are in Lincolnville, ME, April 1941; student musical performances, book and Louise Dickinson Rich, club meetings, yoga classes, and who authored the well-known visiting lecturers. books State o' Maine, We Took In March, the "You Go Group" to the Woods, and Trail to the was established for girls to celebrate North. A student volunteered to National Women's History Month. The demonstrate group went to Railroad Cinema in on the 1958 Waterville for a private showing of the nicknamed movie "Ladybird", took part in a self "The Tank" defense demonstration on campus, and the hard attended an engaging talk by former work it took Waterville mayor and activist Karen to operate Heck in the library. these vintage machines. A recent fascinating display put continued on together by the library was entitled It included a wonderful collection page 18 "Accomplished Maine Women and of well used typewriters previously the Technology That Helped Them." owned by female trendsetters in Maine.

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 15 A New Gym Floor

ast summer, the James V. Nelson Gymnasium was Ltransformed with a beautifully refinished floor complete with a new Eagle center logo. The work was accomplished thanks in part to the generosity of the many donors to the Sheldon Bumps '62 Memorial Fund and the Class of 2015 class gift. At Erskine Academy, we lay a firm foundation for young people to enter the world as future leaders and successful citizens. Your Annual Fund gift helps build that foundation. With your continued support, there is no limit to what Erskine can achieve. Please consider a gift to the Annual Fund today.

You may donate to the Erskine Academy Annual Fund by mailing the enclosed envelope or online at erskineacademy. org/support-ea. THANK YOU!

Mr. EA Competition en senior boys— TAlex Cleaves, Cody Daigneault, Derrick Dyer, Luke Hodgkins, Harrison Mosher, Jake Peavey, Dylan Plugge, Chance Reed, Michael Sprague, and Caleb Tyler—took to the stage in November to compete for the coveted title of "Mr. EA." All of the contestants were highly qualified, as they demonstrated with their many talents, but Jake Peavey took the crown.

center Mr. EA winner Jake Peavey

16 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 A Time-Honored Tradition

hat's work without play? The Wtime-honored tradition of Winter Carnival carries on at Erskine. Although a few of the events have been updated to keep up with the times, there are plenty of events that alumni, even from decades ago, will remember—pulp throw, snow sculpture, tug-of-war, egg toss, broad jump, sack race, toboggan pull, cribbage, hula hooping, chess, baking, paper plane throwing, and other contests to collect class points—and alumni are fond of saying, "back in my day..." It's good to know that Winter Carnival is alive and well in memories as well as for today's Erskine student.

Tug-o'-war 1983 Snow sculpture 1983

Snowshoe racing 1978

Sawing 1983

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 17 A Fond Farewell

rskine is the type of place Following her retirement, Jane and Ethat grows on you, and her husband traveled to Florida for the employees become family. As The Front winter months to enjoy some much a matter of fact, we usually Office team deserved time in the sun, and we wish spend more time in each other's of Marcia them all the best. Tibbetts company than our own families Coffin Finding a replacement for Jane at home! It's a community of and Jane seemed a daunting task but one that caring individuals that look out Godbout on was completed easily with the hiring for one another and pick up the Jane's last of alumna Diane Douglass Galusha slack wherever help is needed. day of work '83, parent of Sierra '12 and Savannah at Erskine. One individual who picked '15 Tjelemand. We welcome Diane's up the slack in many areas is smiling face (below) to the front office! Jane Godbout. Sadly for us and happily for her, Jane retired visitors, and meetings, and the in December, and the school bid her "Jane/Marcia" team handled the a fond farewell at a gathering at the busyness with diplomacy and China Dine-ah. grace. Jane's quick eye kept on top of all Once Jane's retirement was the details required for Erskine to announced, the good wishes run smoothly, and you could count poured in via phone calls, on her to send reminders about any Facebook comments, and event or project that needed attention. visits, confirming the number Her official title was Assistant to the of people whose lives she Headmaster and she served under affected. Headmaster McQuarrie former Headmaster Don Poulin and commented on Jane's retirement, "I current Headmaster Mike McQuarrie, know that for numerous reasons— which she accomplished with equal my dependency on you among competency. The "Grand Central" front them—that I am one among many office, co-efficiently (wo)manned by that will be grieving your leave- Marcia Tibbetts Coffin '66 and Jane, taking for a good long time." is a constant swirl of phone calls,

Our Lively Library continued from page 15 To Spring The Commercial program was a major part of the Erskine curriculum in years O, happy, merry, gentle Spring, past, and many graduates were sought out by employers and went on to successful We're glad to welcome thee careers in offices around Maine and beyond. Mastering the mighty typewriter was Back from the far Sunny Southland, key in the program as are computers in today's curricula. Back from the Southern Sea. And don't forget the free bookmarks in the library!... We like the life you bring to us, The birds, the flowers, the bees; Commercial Program photo from We like the green grass growing up the 1953 Pinnacle. And the budding of the trees. We wish you would not go away To let hot Summer come; Why don't you stay forever here And have a lasting home? But then we know we cannot have This joy to always share; We must endure the Winter's cold As well as Summer's glare. And so we must enjoy your air This time while you are here, And wait for you so patiently To come again next year. —by Marie Turner '28

18 Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 In Memoriam

The following members of the Erskine community have passed away since the last Connector issue or of whose passing we have recently been notified.

Mary Ellen Hold Peaslee ’50 3/7/18 Beatrice Nolin Ferrari ’54 3/19/18 Charles A. Merservey, Sr. ’56 2/27/17 Harland E. Young ’56 12/30/17 Everett F. Higgins ’57 12/23/17 We're cheering for your return to celebrate our 50th! Irene Reed Stewart ’58 11/12/15 Robert E. Dufour ’60 1/29/18 Heads Up for the Class of 1968! George W. Studley ’63 8/18/17 We are in the process of organizing our 50th Class Reunion and the dates have been set! George E. Oliver ’65 12/8/17 50th Class Reunion Theresa Gove McKenney ’67 10/1/17 June 1, 2018, 6:00–10:00 p.m. Susan Mitchell Donar ’71 10/2/17 American Legion Hall George Horak ’73 8/20/17 79 Legion Memorial Drive, S. China Dionne S. Barnett ’76 11/25/17 An informal get-together for us and our spouses or significant others to reac- Jackie E. Rowe ’77 1/30/18 quaint and reminisce. The event will be catered with lemonade and iced tea Darlene Tyler Sampson ’77 10/18/17 available, but you are welcome to bring anything else you’d like to drink. The Michael R. Wescott ’79 10/18/17 fee for this night is $15.00 payable to Brenda Williams and can be mailed to William H. Bickford ’82 8/18/17 439 South Clary Road, Jefferson, ME 04348. A packet was mailed out in Febru- ary with this information. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be Kristy Labonte Brann ’96 11/30/17 attending so we can get a head count. Jill A. Dyer ’98 1/27/18 AND Tanner O. Smith ’05 September 2017 All Alumni Reunion Lobster Bake Dakota J. Blaschke ’11 9/4/17 June 2, 2018, 1:00–5:00 p.m. George L. Dwelley, EA, teacher Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Road, S. China 1987¬2000 2/15/18 You will be receiving the All Alumni Reunion details and registration form soon. In the above-mentioned packet there was also information about our 50th Reunion Yearbook. To allow time to get this prepared for compilation and printing, please submit your profile information immediately. Contact us… and please notify us of any We have a few classmates that we haven’t been able to locate. If anyone has errors or omissions. been in contact with Nancy Allen Barrows, Carol Ouellette Cooper, Virginia If this issue is addressed to your son or Loder, Raymond Paul, Zeldon Powers, David L. Thompson or Bernard Wil- daughter who no longer maintains a liams, could you please e-mail Halda Stout [email protected] or call permanent address at your home, please the Alumni Office (207) 445-4026. We’d really like to get in touch with these provide his or her updated address to the classmates. Alumni Office. An online update form is also available on the Erskine Academy website Neil Farrington, Suzanne Dinsmore Krajewski, Dennis Frank Reed, and I on the “For Alumni” page. have been meeting regularly with Halda at the Alumni Office across from the Alumni Office school. Please contact Halda at the email above if you would like to help out Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Rd with Reunion. We would love to have you! South China ME 04358 I know it’s been 50 years and a lot of us haven’t kept in touch. Some may feel Tel: (207) 445-4026 that because they haven’t seen each other or kept in touch, why would they Fax: (207) 445-5945 want to do it now? Well, why not? This IS our 50th, so let’s get as many of www.erskineacademy.org us together as we can. We’ve lost six of our classmates, Ricky Allen, Dave www.facebook.com/erskineacademy Banton, Anna Canty, Mark Haskell, Robert Starratt and Floyd Welch, so let’s [email protected] get together while we still can. I’m really hoping to see everyone! —Your classmate, Brenda Foster Williams Printing by Albison's Printing Co. Augusta, Maine

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 19 Class Notes

1955 He has served for over 26 years in the 2005 U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve and the Jeanne Colby Feyler attends regular Maine Army National Guard. As a combat Josh Jones is get-togethers with up to 12 other Erskine veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, he now a pro with ladies (men are welcome if they wish). The understands the meaning of service to our Maine Mixed gatherings have grown from once a year to country and the State of Maine. Shanon is Martial Arts once a month. They are elated when Gerry following a married to Jill and they have three young Josh Jones '05 Rogers Hill from Hartford, WI and Ann children. successful stint Carleton from Tucson, AZ join them once a in professional basketball. He plans to try year. "We have good times; Erskine enters 2000 out with Chicago MMA and runs his own our conversation a lot." landscaping business. A recent write-up Congratulations to on New England Fights online: ...Josh Jason Bartlett, 1979 Jones’ rise to the top of the NEF middle- who was weight division in 2017 was nothing short Greg Dodge retired inducted into of meteoric. A former basketball star at from the US Army in the 2018 Erskine Academy in South China, ME and 2014 after serving Maine Sports draftee of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of over 20 years and Hall of Fame. the NBA Developmental League, Jones two tours in Iraq. He World-class has honed his craft in the martial arts at enjoys participating harness driver First Class MMA of Brunswick. It took him in Civil War reenact- and winner a mere 24 seconds combined to knock ments and operating of over 7,000 Jason Bartlett out his first two opponents this past year. an 18th and 19th races, Jason '00 Jones’ four-second knockout of Anthony century gun accesso- represented Greg Dodge '79 Spires (0-3) went viral worldwide and was ries business called featured on major websites like Bleacher The Ordnance Sgt. Report. After back-to-back losses to finish 1985 the year, Jones is looking to rebound with a win to open 2018. Congratulations to Cheryl Wellman York Ashlie McKenney Stubbs, who married was recognized with a Ethan Stubbs on January 13, 2018 at Faculty of the Trimester Point Lookout in Northport, ME. She is Award at a Renaissance teaching health education at Mount View assembly in December Middle School and coaching their softball for her outstanding team. Her husband is a Maine Maritime commitment to the Academy graduate and works as an community and Erskine. engineer for US Shipping Co. They have an Cheryl is chair of the Alaskan honeymoon planned for August Town of Palermo select- 2018. board and Erskine's business manager. 2006 She and her husband Cheryl York and family left to rightdaughter Alana '19; great niece; Jeremy Taylor Andy have two children has been teaching at nephew Randy Pottle '07; mother Ginny Haskell Wellman '62; attending Erskine, Alana Mascenic High School in New Ipswich, NH sister Gail Wellman Pottle '83; Cheryl; husband Andy York; and '19 and Sam '21. since the fall of 2017. son Sam '21. 1990 2009 the USA in World Championships and is Shanon Cotta is Nicole Morissette returned to campus running among the top three drivers in America. for selectman in Alna, to speak to language teacher Sonia Jason has accumulated over $87 million Stevenson’s class. Nicole has been ME. A local press in career purses and as a relatively young teaching in South Korea. Brittny Reynolds release stated he is man may very well become the greatest works for Kennebec Valley Community a strong supporter of driver in harness racing history. Erskine Action Program (KVCAP) helping families first responders like presented Jason with improve their parenting skills and has a firefighters, paramedics the Distinguished four-year-old. She is engaged to Gaige and law enforce- Alumni Award in 2015. Fuller with the wedding planned for Shanon Cotta ment; he understands October 20. Congratulations! '90 and supports their 2002 importance to the community because Jessica Dowe Haskell 2011 and her husband Adam he worked as a combat medic in South Sadly, Dakota "Cody" Blaschke passed welcomed a second Korea. He served during Hurricane away on September 4, 2017. He worked at son in November Katrina Relief Operations in New Orleans, an organic farm in China and for the past named Henrik Berry Henrik Haskell LA and Tropical Storm Irene in Vermont two years as an associate at Wal-Mart. conducting humanitarian aid assistance. Haskell.

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2012 and leadership skills. Sean Cabaniss is in the masters program at Smith College for Nate Burns was featured in a fall 2017 Exercise & Sports Studies. He was featured UMaine Maine Business School article. in an article in the UMaine at Farmington He is pursuing career paths at Unum alumni magazine. After graduating UMF with a number of honors and records and securing the graduate assistantship at Smith College, Sean was named the North Atlantic Conference Man of the Year and was awarded a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for his athletic and academic achievements. 2014 Olivia Burke was named to Maine Maritime Nate Burns '12 Academy’s Dean’s List for the fall 2017 Brittny Reynolds '09 and her fiancé Gaige semester. Moriah Cloutier is attending through a four-year rotational leader- Northeastern Law School in Boston. ship training development program at She graduated in three years from the the supplemental insurance company’s University Portland, ME office. Now in his first of Maine rotation in Unum’s financial planning and in May analysis area, Burns says his responsi- 2017 after bilities involve financial forecasting and persevering planning, budgeting, project manage- in her ment and financial reporting. Burns, who major of lives in Yarmouth, credits MBS classes, psychology membership in the Student Portfolio while Investment Fund minoring Moriah Cloutier '14 and her (SPIFFY), and in legal significant other Richard his experience studies. It Ashlie McKenney Stubbs '05 and her as co-chair of was mentioned in a recent UMaine Alumni husband Ethan Stubbs the UMaine Perspective blog that while at UMaine, Business Moriah’s favorite class was a seminar on prejudice and discrimination. Apart from He enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, Challenge her academics, she enjoyed her involve- spending time with his family and friends, with preparing ment in the Mock Trial Club and the Pre and helping his brother Sage work on his him for his Law Society. She became the president house. He adopted a rescue dog from job. Through of the Mock Trial Club during her senior Puerto Rico and discovered that "Rico" his business year. Participating in the club helped understands commands in Spanish better classes he further her familiarity with legal jargon and than English! Cody will be remembered for developed procedures, as well as helped her make his outgoing personality, his kind soul, and his research, great friendships. Moriah spent her three his infamous dreadlocks. Cody Blaschke '11 technical writing and presenta- years at UMaine mentoring a young man at tion skills. During Old Town Elementary. Over the years, they SPIFFY meetings, developed a strong, trusting relationship he was able to and made some great memories, including apply the theories him regularly beating her at Four Square! and concepts he Moriah had the opportunity to participate learned in class in an internship with the Maine Attorney to the real world General’s office, which she received after as he researched submitting an application and having a stocks and advised successful interview with members of members which the Political Science department. On her to buy and sell. internship site she was able to get hands Helping oversee the on experience such as filing, organizing UMaine Business documents, drafting orders, motions, and Challenge enabled shadowing attorneys in court, settlement him to polish his hearings, conferences and trials. Moriah planning, teamwork, Nicole Morissette '09 visiting Ms. Stevenson's language class. communication continued on page 22

Erskine Connector Fall/Winter 2017–18 21 Award Nominations Class Notes Requested Do you know of an alumnus or continued from page 21 of Science in Elementary Education program; Zoe is a junior enrolled in the Science in Healthcare Studies/Master of friend of Erskine Academy who Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Human Science in Occupational Therapy program. has accomplished outstanding Movement Science/Doctor of Physical Air Force Airman Jayme Marcellino has Therapy program; and Michaela is a deeds in their life or contributed graduated junior enrolled in the Bachelor Science from basic greatly to the school? Please in Criminal Justice//Bachelor of Science military training consider nominating them for an in Psychology with a Mental Health at Joint Base Rehabilitation Technician/Community award. The awards are presented San Antonio- (MHRT/C) Certification program. Kaitlyn at the annual Alumni Reunion. Lackland, San Sutter Antonio, TX. was named to the Dean’s List at Distinguished Alumni Award The airman the University of Vermont. Justin Davis (open to alumni only) completed an was named to the Dean’s List at Stonehill Exemplary Service (to Erskine intensive, eight- College for the fall 2017 semester. week program Academy) Award that included 2016 (open to anyone) training in Abigail Cooper and Merlin Murphy were Jayme Marcellino '14 military discipline named to Maine Maritime Academy's Volunteer Leadership Award and studies, Air (open to alumni only) Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. Force core values, physical fitness, and Theresa Gervais was named to the College Award criteria and the nomination form basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen of the Holy Cross Dean’s List for the fall can be found on the Erskine Alumni web who complete basic training also earn 2017 semester, where she is a Spanish and four credits toward an associate in applied page or by contacting the Alumni Office philosophy major. Traviana Higgins and science degree through the Community for assistance. Mackenzie Gayer were named to the fall College of the Air Force. Marcellino is 2017 President’s List at Husson University, the son of Debbie Blythe and stepson of The Annual deadline for where they are sophomores. Traviana Thomas Blythe of Palermo. He is also the is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in submitting nominations is son of Peter Marcellino and stepson of Criminal Justice/Master of Science in APRIL 1. Cindy Stafford of Sidney. Criminal Justice Administration program, 2015 and Mackenzie is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. lives in Boston with her boyfriend Richard Zachary Isbell and Austin Johnson were and their kitten Opal; when she’s not at named to Maine Maritime Academy's 2017 school she enjoys spending time with her Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. Andrew Browne, majoring in communi- twin sister, singing, hiking and playing Megan Mahoney, Zoe Mather, and cations at Coastal Carolina University, sports. Tasha Dutil was named to the Michaela Sprague were named to the was named to the fall 2017 Dean's List. Husson University Fall 2017 Honor’s List, Husson University Fall 2017 Honors List; Kaitlyn Brundate was named to the where she is enrolled in the Bachelor of Megan is a senior enrolled in the Bachelor Dean’s List at the University of Maine at

Madison Grass '17, a freshman at Dean College, performed with other dancers in the college's dance program in September at the 2017 NFL opening pre-game at Gillette Stadium.

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season.” For his accomplishment freshman, is fighting for playing time in a at Erskine, Presby was named the very congested and competitive outfield.”... Kennebec Journal’s Baseball Player Dylan credits his parents for playing a of the Year, an accolade that, it is huge role in his development as a baseball believed, has never been given to player. “My dad was able to drill commit- a China resident before... He has ment in my head ever since I was younger. taken his baseball skills to Newbury There was no excuse to miss practice..." College in Brookline, MA, a Division What about mom? “Mom helped me better III school that plays in the New myself every practice and every game England Collegiate Conference because she is my number one fan and Dylan Presby center with parents Dave and Michelle (NECC.). ...“The major change I always wanted to make her smile when between high school and college is I played.”...Dylan is majoring in sports how in-depth the college coaches management and communications. Presque Isle for the 2017 fall semester. critique your every move. I felt I was Eleanor Rose Theriault was recently named Terrence Conway was named to the learning something new every day even to the highly selective Dean's List at Colby Husson University Fall 2017 Honors List, though I have been playing ball ever since College in Waterville, ME, for outstanding where he is enrolled in the Bachelor of I can remember.”...According to Newbury academic achievement during the fall Science in Communications Technology College head coach Kraig Kupiec, “Dylan semester of the 2017–18 year. with a concentration in audio engineering is doing great here at Newbury and, as a program. Phoebe Fleck earned Dean's List honors at Husson University for fall 2017, where she is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. Madison Grass participated as an on-field performer in the 2017 NFL opening pre-game on Sept. 7 at Gillette Stadium. & She was able to experience firsthand what it takes to produce such a large-scale performance. Jenna Lully earned Dean's List honors at Husson University for fall INE ACA 2017, where she is enrolled in the Bachelor RSK DEM of Science in Healthcare Studies program. E Y Dylan Presby was featured in a Town Line article by Roland Hallee (11/21/17) about ALUMNI the difference between high school and college baseball: At Erskine, Dylan became an integral part of a baseball team that are headed to Fenway! was laden with talent. ...According to Erskine coach Lars Jonassen, Presby Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles took on the role to be content to give the spotlight to the other players by simply Sunday, May 20, 2018 1:05 p.m. Game Time doing whatever the Eagles needed to Infi eld Grandstand Seats Section 20, Rows 16, 17, & 18 - Cost: $110 win. Jonassen called Presby “our best Coach bus will leave EA parking lot 8:00 a.m. player.” Jonassen continued by saying, “He was an unsung hero, and didn’t care Send payment for tickets no later than Friday, May 11 to the that he never got any recognition.” Presby Alumni Offi ce with names of attendees. Tickets are wanted his senior year to be something non refundable but transferable. Tickets special. ...The team was expected to do purchased together will be seated well during the season, with forecasts they together. If you purchase tickets would go deep into the playoffs. ...They separately, please let us know captured the regional championship when Presby responded with a bases-loaded so we can seat you together. triple in a 7-6 win over Hermon. ...During The bus will make a stop his senior season, Presby batted .490, at the Kennebunk Service and went 4-2 as a pitcher with two saves. Plaza on the way down ...Prior to that season, Dylan played for and back. For more the Maine Lightning in the Elite Baseball information, please email League and prepared himself to play at Halda [email protected] a higher level. “That really helped me get my swing down, get my mechanics or Melissa mromac@erskine247. ready for my senior year, and I felt like com or call the Alumni Offi ce (207) that really helped me out to start the 445-4026.

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