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Criminal Justice Academy Graduation Homecoming & Family Weekend Highlights WINTER/SPRING 2015 - 2016

On the cover: MAGAZINE Recent graduate William Janakis ’16, with a degree in Criminal Justice, is pinned at his graduation from the Police Academy in 6 From Classroom to Career Vassalboro, ME. Meet the students and read about the programs This year Thomas College had four students that make Thomas the premiere school for graduate from the Academy. Each one of them has already secured a position with a law Criminal Justice. enforcement agency in Maine.

Congratulations graduates! 8 The Faces of Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice Professors at Thomas For more information about a degree in Steven Giorgetti, Dr. Tracey Horton, and Dr. Mark Criminal Justice, please see our story on page 6. Marsolais.

12 Center for Innovation in Education Thomas College received a significant investment from the Lunder Foundation in support of the new education center.

14 Athletics - Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer captured its fourth North Atlantic Soccer Championship in six years. Tre Ming ’17 was NAC Player of the Year. 6 16 Catching Up with Tom Largay As is the case in many young professionals’ lives, former Thomas College professor Tom Largay explored lots of career opportunities right out of college.

25 Homecoming & Family Weekend A great weekend catching up with friends and enjoying activities. 25

5 Letter from the Board Co-Chair 22 Class Notes 29 In Memoriam

2 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu “I came to Thomas to better myself and get my life started on a better track. I want a positive future for myself. I want to further my education not only to make my family and loved ones proud, but also to give myself a sense of accomplishment.”

Faith Robinson, Class of 2016

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For more information, please contact Erin Baltes, Assistant VP of Advancement, at (207) 859-1327 or [email protected]. THOMAS MAGAZINE 3 Board of Trustees President’s Council

Board Co-Chairs President www.thomas.edu Conrad L. Ayotte ’77, H’98 Laurie G. Lachance M.B.A. ’92 Todd D. Smith ’92, M.B.A. ’99 Editor Provost Jennifer Buker First Vice-Chair Dr. Thomas Edwards Douglas L. Cutchin H’09 Managing Editor Executive Vice President Shonna Humphrey Second Vice-Chair Bernie Ouellette ’92, M.B.A. ’99 Brian M. Bernatchez ’88 Copy Editors Senior Vice President and CFO Erin Baltes Secretary/Clerk of the Corporation Beth Gibbs M.B.A. ’93, P’12 Shonna Humphrey Kenneth P. Viens Clifford C. Abbott, Jr. Vice President of Advancement Contributing Writers Jim Doyle Bob Moore ’79 Erin Baltes William L. Dubay ’72 Jennifer Buker Vice President of Enrollment Management Shonna Humphrey Marc Gendron ’77 Jonathan Kent Gary Goldman ’78 Bob Moore ’79 Vice President of Information Services and CIO Dr. Katherine Haley Christopher Rhoda ’88, M.B.A. ’89 Design Charles “Wick” Johnson Jennifer Buker Meredith Jones Vice President of Student Affairs Laurie G. Lachance M.B.A. ’92 Lisa Desautels-Poliquin Letters and news items welcome The Thomas Magazine is published Cary Olson Cartwright Assistant Vice President of Retention Services three times per year by Thomas College. Gregory Piper Debbie Cunningham Signed letters may be sent to the editor Dorcas B. Riley at Thomas College, 180 West River H. Allen Ryan H’08 Director of Strategic Initiatives Road, Waterville, ME 04901 or e-mailed William J. Ryan, Jr. Mikaela Ziobro M.S. ’15 to [email protected]. Letters and news Howard E. Sevey items may be edited for length and style. Kelley B. Shimansky ’89 Richard F. Spellman M.S. ’80 Mission Thomas College prepares students for Trustees Emeriti success in their personal and professional Edwin P. Carboni lives, and for leadership and service in their James Hennigar H’03 communities. Susan B. Lavenson H’94 Susan S. Roche

4 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Dear Thomas leaders to campus to provide low-cost, expert professional Community, development for all Maine public school educators. No other Maine college currently offers a STEAM-based You would ordinarily model and prepares classroom-ready new teachers for the read President proficiency-based learning methods. Lachance’s words here, but for this For this type of visionary and collaborative leadership, issue, I have asked President Lachance was chosen by Mainebiz to receive one for this space to of ten “NEXT” awards in recognition of her work to reduce publicly honor some the cost of higher education and the impact of this work of her most recent on Maine’s economy. This honor is given to trailblazers in accomplishments. their respective industries, and I could not agree more. President Lachance received this award on November 5, First, I am proud and I invite the entire Thomas community – past, present, to report that this year’s enrollment numbers have and future – to join me in celebrating her accomplishments. increased by 4%, and Thomas now counts 815 full time undergraduate students – the largest student population Sincerely, in our history. Both recruitment and retention efforts contributed to this record-breaking achievement, and though it was truly a team effort, every team needs a great leader – and President Lachance is one of the best!

In October, we announced our partnership with the Conrad Ayotte ’77, H’98 Lunder Foundation to create the Center for Innovation Co-Chair, Thomas Board of Trustees in Education at Thomas College. With the Lunder Foundation’s significant investment, we will look to establish Thomas as regional, and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and innovation within the Education field.

The Center will train graduates to deliver proficiency- based learning methods, change the Education curriculum to embed arts education and critical thinking skills throughout the existing STEM model, and bring thought

THOMAS MAGAZINE 5 From Classroom to Career: Criminal Justice

By Shonna Humphrey The Thomas College Criminal Justice program stands out no better way of learning than learning through your own from others by focusing on practical training so graduates experiences along with others’ experiences.” can apply in-class instruction to real-world situations. Faculty members are professionals who have worked Students graduate with the ability to: extensively in the field, and students explore career paths in • Comprehend and assess the importance of the corrections, homeland security, and law enforcement. criminal system within any given society • Demonstrate effective oral and written Best of all, thanks to an agreement of mutual understanding communications skills with the Maine Department of Public Safety, the criminal • Analyze the functional components of the criminal justice degree program at Thomas features an option to justice system attend the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Course at • Explain the Constitutional rights enjoyed by citizens the Maine Criminal Justice Academy during a student’s of the United States senior year. By completing this course, students become • Describe various cultural issues and diversity and certified to perform law enforcement duties in most the manner in which they affect the criminal justice jurisdictions - while earning college credit and saving money. system • Apply philosophical, legal, and procedural principles Multicultural issues are addressed in Criminal Justice to problems and cases within the criminal justice classes, and students participate in engaging and lively system classroom debates. Students demonstrate flexibility and • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to responsibility in managing a real-world project with a become a professional in the criminal justice system Criminal Justice Experience course, independent research • Analyze and debate current critical issues affecting project, or internship. the performance of criminal justice professional

With an 18 student average class size, students forge close Alumni tell us that Thomas prepared them well. Recent relationships and learn together. Said Crystal Peatfield ‘16, Criminal Justice internships and field experiences “ When I was in high school everything was taught out of a include the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law book with no connection to real life. I came to Thomas and Enforcement Course, Washington Center for Internships have the honor of being taught by the perfect examples of and Academic Seminars, Interpol, U.S. Marshals Service, and realistic professors in Criminal Justice. My professors talk the U.S. Department of Justice. from experience more than they do from the book. There is Criminal Justice Professor

6 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu “Our Criminal Justice program stands out from others by focusing on practical training so you can apply your degree to real-world situations. ” Criminal Justice Alum Eric Sucy ’13 Eric Sucy ’13 By Shonna Humphrey

Trooper Eric Sucy ’13 patrols Aroostook County, By completing the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement particularly between Bridgewater to Danforth, with Maine Course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy during State Police’s Troop F. As a graduate of the Thomas College his senior year at Thomas, Trooper Sucy was able to earn Criminal Justice program, Trooper Sucy credits his courses college credit and save money in the process. at Thomas for beginning his interest in law enforcement. Trooper Sucy is also quick to credit Thomas criminal justice Baseball, too, played a role, as well as the campus proximity professor Steven Dyer. “He always believed in me and was to his hometown. A graduate of Messalonskee High School, encouraging about law enforcement being the right fit for me.” Trooper Sucy says, “I chose Thomas because of the small class sizes and it was close to home. I was able to play When asked how a potential student might know the baseball at a competitive level and get a four year degree criminal justice program is the right fit, Trooper Sucy from a respected school.” advises visiting both the Thomas campus and the Criminal Justice Academy. That way, he suggests, a potential student He also highlights the advantage of completing the Maine will have a better sense of what is required and whether or Criminal Justice Academy requirements while still a not it is something a student truly wants to pursue. student at Thomas. “The tuition program is one of the best things going. The hardest part about law enforcement is He also offers this advice. “Keep your head down, do getting hired by a law enforcement agency. By taking the your job, and always tell the truth. Integrity is everything opportunity the tuition program gives you, you will be set in this career.” up with a foundation for a long and plentiful career.”

THOMAS MAGAZINE 7 Criminal Justice Professor Steven Giorgetti Tell me about your accomplishments. I understand that you have quite a history in the field of Criminal Justice. By Jennifer Buker I was at the Police Academy for 25 years with my last 8 For the first 7 to 8 years of the Criminal Justice Program, years as Director and 15 years here teaching Criminal Steve Giorgetti was the only professor teaching the Justice. In 1990 the State of Maine purchased the Oak curriculum at Thomas College. He began his career with Grove Coburn School complex. The site consisted of Thomas as a consultant in 1999 when the College was over 105 acres with a main facility complex. In 1998, the looking to expand. At the time, Giorgetti was the Director Legislature appropriated $11,271,203 to renovate the of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and was very former Oak-Grove Coburn School and build a criminal supportive of educating future criminal justice students. justice training facility. In 2000, the Legislature gave us an He began as an adjunct instructor and remembers his additional $2,000,000 to complete the project. I played a first class, Introduction to Criminal Justice, had an initial large part in the creation of the new facility, from programs seven students enrolled. The same seven signed up for to building design. the subsequent Patrol Class. With those two classes, the program at Thomas had begun. Giorgetti became a full- Most recently, I was honored with the President’s Award time professor in 2002 when he retired from the Criminal from the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. (Pictured Justice Academy. We talked with Steve Giorgetti about his below) I am the first civilian to receive this prestigious time at Thomas and how the program has evolved. award. It was quite the honor for me.

How has the Criminal Justice Program at Thomas grown? What do you provide your students in Criminal Justice? The program has grown immensely. As I said, my first class I have stayed involved with the Legislature and the Police was made up of seven students and I was the only CJ Academy to keep myself current and aware of changes and professor. This year, more than 60 students have signed on challenges in current law enforcement. I want to remain for the CJ program and we now have 4 full-time professors connected for our students so I can integrate what I have as well as one Psychology professor in the program. We learned into my teachings and assist them in their job offer majors in Criminal Justice as well as Criminal Justice placement after graduation. Administration. Students are exposed to management classes as well as Criminal Justice related classes - it Keeping the connection strong between Thomas College gives them a well-rounded education and the ability to and the Justice Academy is essential for our program to apply critical thinking to their jobs when they start working remain relevant. When students graduate from Thomas in the field. and pass the exam at the Academy, there is no position outside of their reach.

“I want to remain connected for our students, so I can integrate what I have learned into my teachings and assist them in their job placement after graduation. ”

Steve Giorgetti

8 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Criminal Justice Associate Professor Dr. Tracey Horton By Shonna Humphrey

Dr. Tracey Horton worked What can the Criminal Justice program offer to students? as a psychologist in the The Criminal Justice program at Thomas offers a variety criminal justice system for of classes and opportunities for internships that gives 15 years before beginning students the chance to learn about and experience all three her teaching career. Initially, branches of the Criminal Justice system: law enforcement, she taught psychology the courts, and corrections. There are many opportunities courses at a North Carolina for employment beyond being a law enforcement officer, Community College for and classes in criminal justice, forensic psychology, and seven years, but after forensic science can prepare our students to enter an earning a Ph.D. in Human exciting and growing field. Services and Criminal Justice, she wanted to Describe your ideal student. expand her teaching—as well as relocate to New My ideal student is one who is excited about learning. He England. or she comes to class every day asking, “What are we going to talk about today?” and is open-minded and ready to “When I saw the advertisement for someone to administer take on new ideas. He or she is ready to be challenged and the Forensic Psychology concentration at Thomas, I knew it stimulated by what is presented in class and interested in was the perfect fit for me.” Dr. Horton said. “It combined my going beyond that to learn more on his or her own. two loves: psychology and criminal justice, and I had years of experience in the field, so I applied for the job and got it. Who are/were some of your mentors or inspirational I love teaching in both programs and figures? Why? using my experience and education to teach about criminal behavior “I try to challenge my I was inspired by some of the and offering a different perspective psychologists in the correctional on the system from a psychologist’s students to see things from system with whom I worked in North point of view.” Carolina. They were very dedicated a different perspective and did difficult work under stressful Dr. Horton began at Thomas in 2010, than the one they walked conditions for low pay compared to and she teaches in both the Criminal what they could have made in the Justice and Forensic Psychology in the door with.” private sector. However, they wanted programs. to make a difference in the lives of offenders and they did. On a larger Dr. Tracey Horton What got you interested in the field scale, I’ve been inspired by Sister of Criminal Justice? Helen Prejean, a nun who works with offenders on death row and wrote When I was in my first graduate program getting an MA in “Dead Man Walking”, and Judy Clark, an attorney who has Clinical Psychology, I got a chance to do a practicum with a represented some of the toughest defendants out there, pre-release program for offenders getting ready to leave such as Ted Kaczynski and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Both of prison. I found the population interesting and receptive to them do work that others aren’t willing to do, working with intervention. I went from there to a six-month internship people that are seen as “the worst of the worst,” and do it in a medium custody male prison and continued to work with a quiet dignity that I admire and respect. with offenders for most of the rest of my career until going into teaching. Do you have a particularly memorable classroom experience to share? What courses do you teach at Thomas? My best moments in the classroom are when I see that I teach in both the Forensic Psychology and Criminal “lightbulb moment” in a student’s face. I try to challenge Justice programs. My relevant classes are Forensic my students to see things from a different perspective Psychology, Psychology and the Law, Restorative Justice, than the one they walked in the door with, and when their Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Drugs, Addiction and eyes tell me that they just realized something new, it makes Crime, and a new class this spring, The Court System. it all worthwhile.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 9 “Thomas is unique; if you want to add a course or try something new, you can assemble a plan, justify it, defend it, and the administration here will back you.” Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Dr. Mark Marsolais Dr. Mark Marsolais

By Erin Baltes

What courses do you teach at Thomas? I wanted to return to teaching and discovered an opening at Thomas. After I spoke with [Professor] Jim Libby, I knew Currently, I teach Introduction to Criminal Justice, that Thomas would be a great fit for me. I am originally Criminology, Victimology, Law of Evidence, Community from New England and like the small campus and small Corrections, and the Canine in Criminal Justice and class sizes here. Homeland Security, which is a new class this semester. It’s based on my thirty years working with canines in the field, Now that I have been here for more than a year, I realize including several years when I provided canine detection that Thomas is unique; if you want to add a course or try services overseas. something new, you can assemble a plan, justify it, defend it, and the administration here will back you. Thomas That sounds interesting! Tell us more. deserves kudos for developing new programs that make My employer was based in Washington, D.C., but I traveled sense. to Afghanistan, northern Iraq and other parts of the Middle East, and Guatemala demining conflict zones and doing Describe your ideal student. recovery work after natural disasters. When a student develops a passion for Criminal Justice – not just police work, but the entire field – that student How did your career path bring you here to Thomas? might struggle, but never gives up. In college, I majored in Psychology, then went to Texas with an interest in policing. What had been an interest became a What career advice would you give students or alumni? passion. I completed my master’s degree but knew I would I tell my students to be expansive when looking at the also want to teach someday, so I earned my Ph.D. while I world of Criminal Justice. Do not focus just on one aspect, was an officer. such as corrections. There are lots of ways to be involved and create a career. I taught and worked in the field for years, and more recently, I was committed to the canine work I described.

10 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Four Thomas College students graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s 29th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program on Dec. 18, 2015.

Joshua Hammond ’15 (left middle) has a job with the Winthrop Police Department, and William Janakis ’16 (left bottom) will work for the Houlton Police Department. Both Hammond and Janakis attended the Academy through Thomas College tuition exchange, which allows students to attend the Academy at the same cost to attend Thomas for the semester. Nathan Bernier ‘15 (left top) and Toral Nelson ’15 (right top) will both join the Maine State Police.

“Not everyone gets a chance to graduate from something like this. It is a really great honor and eighteen weeks is a long time.”

Toral Nelson ’15

THOMAS MAGAZINE 11 Key Elements of Center Success Center for Innovation in Education at Thomas

By Shonna Humphrey With a significant investment from the Lunder Family Foundation, Thomas College announced plans to design a new Center for Innovation in Education.

During the next five years, Thomas will re-envision the Education curriculum in a manner that embeds arts, education, and critical thinking skills into the existing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) model. Thomas will also respond to the Maine Department of Education’s mandate that all public schools implement proficiency-based learning standards by preparing classroom-ready Education graduates to successfully meet this requirement.

The Center for Innovation in Education will include a flexible, physical Educational Design Center to integrate technology within the curriculum. And, the Center for Innovation in Education will bring experts to campus “By incorporating STEAM to provide low-cost, expert professional development for all Maine public methods of teaching into the school educators. curriculum, I am confident No other Maine college currently offers a STEAM-based model and prepares Thomas College will be classroom-ready new teachers for the proficiency-based learning methods. graduating students who are well-versed in cross- Because of the Lunder Foundation’s generous investment, Thomas will build disciplinary fields of study, a world-class (virtual and physical) environment and establish itself as creating well-rounded regional, and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and educators.” innovation. The Center for Innovation in Education will enhance and support the Thomas College Strategic Plan by increasing enrollment and positioning Dr. Richard Biffle the central Maine region as a nexus for technology-rich innovation in the field of education.

12 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Key Elements of Center Success

Proficiency-based Education

Proficiency-based education refers to any system of academic instruction, assessment, grading and reporting that is based on students demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn before they progress to the next lesson, get promoted to the next grade level or receive a diploma. By 2018, all Maine high schools will offer a proficiency-based diploma.

Educational Design Center

The Educational Design Center will house various mobile and hand-held devices, a multi-media film-making and editing studio, laptop computers, as well as other tools as they emerge. Acting as a physical hub, the Design Center encourages students, professors, and instructional and software designers to collaborate on educational design, robotics, classroom simulations for teacher education virtual field work, online course development, and competency based instructional models. STEM to STEAM

STEAM embeds arts education and critical thinking throughout the curriculum as an enhancement to the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) agenda. These skills include creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, self-direction, initiative, and collaborative design in an interdisciplinary model that emphasizes a STEAM instructional format.

Professional Development Series

A key part of the Center for Innovation in Education is bringing thought leaders and experts to campus to provide low-cost, expert professional development to educators in Central Maine and beyond. Right now, Thomas is planning speaker presentations, workshops, and seminars focused on proficiency-based learning across disciplines, STEM to STEAM models, technology integration, and universal instructional design.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 13 Athletics

Men’s Soccer

By Jennifer Buker

14 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Tre Ming ’17

Thomas College senior midfielder Tre Ming (Devonshire, Thomas College captured its fourth North Atlantic Bermuda) finished his career at Thomas by being named Conference (NAC) Men’s Soccer Championship in six to the All-New England Region First Team by the National years after winning a penalty-kick shootout, 5-4, over Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Castleton at Smith Field on November 7, 2015. Ming, the 2015 North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, started 18 games this season for the Terriers, posting a team- Thomas College Senior Tre Ming, had an amazing high 32 points on six goals and 20 assists. He recorded at least season and was named the tournament MVP after one point in 15 of 18 games, including a career-high six on a scoring a goal, an assist in the final, and adding an goal and four assists in a 5-0 win over Johnson State in the assist in Thomas’ 2-1 overtime semifinal win over New regular-season finale. The goal against the Badgers was also England College. We sat down with Tre to find out Ming’s only game-winning goal of the season. what drives him and why he chose to come to Thomas. He led all NAC players in assists for the third consecutive Q: Why did you choose Thomas College? season and ranked fifth in total points. In NAC play alone, Ming had a league-leading 15 assists --- nearly twice as many A: [Fellow player] Shaquille Trott brought me to as the league runner-up (8, Denali Sexton, Castleton). He also Thomas. We played soccer together in Bermuda and ranked second in Division III in assists per game (1.11) and he spoke very highly of the soccer program here at third in total assists. Thomas. In his three-year Thomas career, Ming started 54 of 56 games Q. How has the soccer program affected your time played, accumulating 80 points on 20 points and 40 assists. at Thomas? He also had five game-winning goals.

A: It has taught me to manage my time between The Terriers finished 13-5-1, won their fourth NAC title academics and being on the team. We have a great and advanced to the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer coach and a great group of people on the team. Championship. Everyone is supportive, plays hard, and is dedicated to the soccer team. It was a great feeling to win the NAC!

Q: Will you go back to Bermuda after you graduate?

A: Yes, I would like to continue to play soccer for any of the local teams in England. They conduct trials and you can be a walk-on for some of the smaller teams.

Q: What is your ideal job after college?

A: My ideal job would be a physical education teacher in Bermuda. I would be open to working with any age group.

Q: What advice would you offer a new Thomas Soccer player?

A: Balance is everything. You have to find a balance in your studies, your commitment to the team, and yourself. If you want to play the game, you have to work hard. The same goes for your education.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 15 Catching Up With

Tom Largay

By Bob Moore ’79 As is the case in many young professionals’ lives, former “It was my time at Thomas, though, that really helped me Thomas College professor Tom Largay explored lots of reignite my love for teaching,” Largay notes. “In a student’s career opportunities right out of college. senior year, helping a student get his or her first job lined up – that would make my day.” Indeed, Largay’s career- Raised in Bangor, Largay attended the University of Maine focused approach became a hallmark of the Thomas and earned four degrees. He left the state to teach in experience. Prior to his chairing of the faculty, there were Virginia, became a purchasing agent for B&M Baked Beans no substantial internships offered to students. “More in southern Maine, then returned to the University in the in-depth opportunities really helped opened the doors to purchasing department. Shortly thereafter, he returned to students upon graduation,” he reflects. “It was true then and teaching at Husson College in their continuing education it’s true now.” program. “While at UMO I taught at Husson at night,” Largay recalls. “During the day, I still found time to sell real Largay’s dedication for teaching continues, and is best estate and start a small tax practice, and in 1982, earned my illustrated by his nine-year streak of teaching a financial CPA designation.” literacy elective during the month of January at nearby Colby College. One class has led to two offerings, and After 16 years at Husson, Largay came to Thomas, where despite limiting participation to juniors and seniors, a his instruction in accounting and friendly demeanor business elective continues to have a waiting list at a liberal with students made him a beloved faculty member for arts institution. Largay flies back to Maine each January 15 years (1993-2008). from Florida, where he is now retired, just for the course.

Says Largay, “I met with [then Thomas Academic Dean] Largay and his wife Betty-Jo (to whom he has been married John Young and [former Thomas President] George Spann for 47 years) enjoy the slightly warmer Florida climate and about the teaching opportunity here, and everything just all it offers, including, for Tom, a round of golf two or three clicked. Thomas was where I was meant to be, and it was days a week. Maine – and Thomas – are never far from clear that I would be a welcomed addition.” the Largay family’s hearts; two of their children, Anne and Mike, graduated from Thomas in the Classes of 1998 and When Marty Bressel resigned in 1996, Largay took over 2000, respectively, and still reside in the state. Largay is as Chair of the Business Department. Some of his favorite also known to compete in the Terrier Alumni Tee-Off golf Thomas memories? Says Largay, “Chairing the committee tournament in the summer, and has been back to campus that hired Tom Edwards and Jim Libby – that was special. several times. And I’ll always be grateful for having the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues like Peter Gilbert, Mary “I wish people at Thomas in the ‘70s and ‘80s would go back Hatch, Doug Lepley, Dog Wallace, and Beth Gibbs – who today,” he suggests. “It’s like being on a different planet, and was a student of mine at Husson!” it’s poised for tremendous growth.”

16 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Tom Largay with wife Betty-Jo

Tom and his wife Betty-Jo with their five grandchildren.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 17 Homecoming & Family Weekend

Each year Thomas hosts Homecoming and Family Weekend for students, families, and alumni. This year started with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony with special guest speaker Stump Merrill of the New York Yankees. The festivities continued with alumni sports games, Thomas Players performances, alumni receptions, and the 5th Annual Terrier Trot 5K.

Please enjoy these pages filled with images from the fantastic weekend. This year’s Homecoming & Family Weekend is scheduled for October 21 - 23. We hope to see you there!

(L) Skydiver from Vacationland Skydiving lands on Bernatchez field with the Thomas Terrier flag.

(R-Middle) Men’s Basketball - Eric Westbrooks, Adam Beal ’06, James Godley ’06, Franklin Salvador, Marquis Pollard ’14, Ray Bernier ’12, M.B.A. ’13, Scott Raymond ’01.

(R-Bottom) Faculty, staff, and students collect donations for the “Fill ‘Em Up” food drive.

18 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu (L) The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2016 included Julie (Fabian) Benecke ’92, Scott Raymond ’01, Joy (Ireland) Owens ’06, M.B.A. ’08 and Matt Pavlis ’07. The 2004 softball team for their NAC Championship season was also inducted.

(Below) Attendees of Homecoming & Family Weekend were treated to a frisbee dog show on the campus quad.

(L) Runner Dave Peatfield P’16 finishes at the 5th Annual Terrier Trot 5K race.

(R) VP of Advancement Bob Moore ’79, welcomes alumni in Jeanie’s Cafe.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 19 Homecoming & Family Weekend

Baseball: Jeremy Stanford ’05, Joey Hersom ’15, Ryan Rulman ’06, Colby Averill ’13, M.B.A. ’14, Tom Beaudoin ’13, Chris Farrar ’12, M.B.A. ’14, Rob Nutter ’12, Jevon Owens ’04, and Dylan McNally ’15.

Men’s Lacrosse: Doug Tibbets ’12, M.B.A.’12, Scott Dumas ’13, Erik Tiner, Jesse Morkeski, Bud Prue ’15, Mike Ross ’09, Joe Caraglia ’14, Charlie Buckingham ’08, M.B.A.’11, Josh Colello, Derek Racine ’12, Lenny Shevenell ’13, M.B.A. ’13, PJ Strebel ’09.

Men’s Soccer: Chris Parsons ’98, Derek Gervais ’98, Keith Morneault ’96, M.B.A. ’96, Wayne Campbell ’85, Brad Pelletier ’01, M.B.A. ’07, David Roussel ’93, Matt Peck ’09, Daniel Otieno ’13, Zach Ward, Jake Sirois ’15, Christian Guzman-Patino, Kenny Cano, Shaq Trott ’15, Ali Pak, Dakota Duplissie, Marcus Johnson, Mike Guarino ’92, M.B.A. ’92, Zeon Robinson.

20 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Women’s Lacrosse: Jasmine Ryan ’13, Terissa Ridge ’12, Brittany Premo ’15, Jenn Day ’15.

Women’s Soccer: Abby (McCarthy) Michaud ’90, Mitzi (Daigle) Skehan ’91, Kelly (Beard) Sellars ’91, Sara Moynihan ’15, Jenn Day ’15, Vikki Devonshire ’12, M.B.A. ’13, Jasmine Ryan ’13, Mary Grace Morris ’15, Nina Chaiken, Lizz McPhillips ’15.

Softball: Kelsey Crowe ’13, M.B.A. ’14, Courtney Corbett ’04, Kristy (Clements) Rogers ’09, Lauren Hachey ’14, Joy (Ireland) Owens ’06, M.B.A. ’08, Jen (Higgins) Veino ’09, M.B.A. ’12, Charlee Hayes ’07, Sam Moore ’13, Sam Robison ’12, Jenn (Couture) Callahan ’06, Alyssa Eugley ’15, Sara Pavento ’12, Lindsay (Sierra) Corbett ’09. (Not pictured - Ali Kriegel ’11, M.B.A. ’12)

THOMAS MAGAZINE 21 Alumni Class Notes

1969 Sergeant Major with the Maine Army Bermuda Run Country Club in Bermuda National Guard in Bangor, ME. Run, NC, which is a member of the Robert “Bob” Clement will have his third ClubCorp Group, based out of Dallas, TX. novel released this fall. “Fore Play” will be Kristen (Bergeron) Lavoie has accepted available in stores nationwide, as well as in the position of Executive Assistant to the 2003 e-book format. President at 501hub, Inc. in Nashua, NH. Mia Martino Yang ’03 and Chris Yang 1972 1997 were wed on May 8, 2015, at The Barn on Bridge in Collegeville, PA. William “Bill” Dubay has accepted the Sonya (Martin) Henderson ’97, ’99, position of Chief Executive Officer at M.B.A. ’00 has been promoted to 2004 Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME. nationwide ACA compliance specialist at ADP, based out of Manchester, NH. Ben Fairclough has been named President 1976 of Crossfield Digital in New York City. Ben 1998 ’04 and Amy, along with big sister Ellie, are JoEllen (Cuthbert) Cottrell was recently proud to announce the birth of Carli Rose recognized by the United Way of Angela (Cormier) Dostie ’98, ’01, M.B.A. Fairclough on August 25, 2015. Kennebec Valley with the 2015 Norm ’04 has accepted a position as Business Temple Community Service Award for Academy instructor with the Capital Bill Martel M.B.A. has been promoted service to her community. Area Technical Center in Augusta, ME, to VP TD Bank Group & SVP TD Bank where she will be partnering with Thomas US Technology Strategy, Planning & 1991 College and other area colleges through Large Program Management in Toronto, their dual-enrollment program. Canada. Thomas Parynik M.B.A. has accepted the position of Director IT, Supply Chain at Scott Mullen has accepted the position of WestRock Company in Richmond, VA. 1999 strategic sourcing manager with Delhaize Peter Beloff ’99, M.B.A. ’11 has accepted America, based out of Scarborough, ME. 1992 the position of management and program assistant with the Federal Aviation Bernie Ouellette ’92, M.B.A. ’99 has Melissa Wildes ’04, M.B.A. ’08 has Administration in Bangor, ME. accepted the position of Executive Vice accepted the position of executive President of Operations at Thomas assistant/marketing specialist with Coffee College in Waterville, ME. 2000 News in Bangor, ME. Stephan Michaud has accepted the Barry Rock ’92, ’94 has accepted the position of assistant project manager at 2005 position of Director of Total Rewards CMC Design Build, Inc. in Quincy, MA. Kirk Toth has been promoted to General where he will oversee employee benefits, Manager at NextEra Energy Resources in compensation, HRIS, payroll, and 2001 Yarmouth, ME. employee engagement for the BMC Healthnet Plan/Well Sense Health Plan in Mark Tardif M.S. has accepted the Boston, MA. position of Director of Communication, 2006 Marketing and Production Services at Ron Dexter has accepted the position of 1994 University College, an administrative unit project technology lead with the VA Maine of the University of Maine Augusta, in Healthcare System, as they join the Maine Mark Long has accepted the position of Augusta, ME. Health Information Exchange, based in Compliance Manager at Wicked Staffing Augusta, ME. Solutions in Bedford, NH. 2002 2007 1995 Justin Michaud has accepted the position of senior program analyst with Kristy (Squiers) Beaulieu has accepted Alexander Clifford ’95, M.B.A. ’96 the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School the position of payroll and benefits has accepted the position of Dean of District in Palmer, AK. coordinator at Hancock Lumber in Academic Affairs at Washington County Casco, ME. Community College in Calais, ME. He Kandice Sage ’02, M.B.A. ’02 has been has also been promoted to Command promoted to office administrator at

22 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Congratulations Newlyweds!

Top Row (L-R): Nick ’15 & Amanda (Brooks) Barish ’13, Samantha (Pelkey) ’12 & Thomas Beaudion ’13, Mia Martino Young ’03 & Chris Yang; Middle Row: Annie (Skinner) ’10 & Dana Randall, Tiffany (Willman) ’12 & Willis Moody, Nicole (Grant) ’10 & Brandon Flint ’10, M.B.A. ’10; Bottom Row: Megan Denby ’11, M.B.A. ’12 & Brendon Pomerleau, Rachel (Reed) ’13 & Mark St. Vincent ’11, Nickole (DeMerritt) ’09 & Justin Wesley.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 23 Alumni Class Notes

Newly Engaged!

Congratulations to the next generation of Thomas love stories. We wish these couples a bright and happy future!

(L) Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 and Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14

(R) Michelle McCorrison ’11 and Samuel Hardy

Send your own special news to Jimmy Veino ’10 at [email protected]

Kari Grant-Gagnon ’07, M.B.A. ’09 has Holly (Chapdelaine) Wess M.S. has earned Dustin Green has accepted the position accepted a position as Director, Care a Doctorate of Education degree through of software developer with International Coordination at St. Mary’s Regional the College of Professional Studies at Association of Privacy Professionals Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. Northeastern University in Boston, MA. (IAPP) in Portsmouth, NH.

Christine Nadeau ’07, M.S. ’10 has been 2009 Justin Lagasse ’10, M.B.A. ’10 has promoted to business systems analyst at accepted the position of Assurance Senior Cianbro in Pittsfield, ME. Nickole DeMerritt married Justin Wesley Manager at BDO USA, LLP in the greater on July 12, 2015, at the Cumberland Orange County CA area. Jeff Whittaker has been promoted to unit County Courthouse in Portland, ME. She prevention leader with the Maine Army was thrilled to have fellow alumnae Laura Brian Ricker ’10 and Nicole Belskis are National Guard in Augusta, ME. Boucher ’09 and Bailey (Philbrick) Grattelo proud to announce the birth of their ’11 by her side as bridesmaids. daughter, Cassia Jane Ricker, on July 6, 2008 2015, at 9:17 a.m. in Lewiston, ME. Cassia Tom Ellis M.B.A. has accepted the position was 9 lbs, 5 oz and measured 20.5 inches Russell Beckwith, Head Baseball Coach of Director of Compensation at Delhaize in length at the time of her birth. at Gardiner (ME) Area High School, was America in Scarborough, ME. named Kennebec Journal (ME) Baseball Ann-Marie “Annie” Skinner and Dana Coach of the Year for the 2015 season. Louise “Anni” Roming has accepted a Randall were wed on September 19, 2015, position as commercial portfolio loan in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Jennifer Cliff has accepted the position of administrator at Kennebec Savings Bank in senior financial analyst at the Vanderbilt Waterville, ME. 2011 University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. 2010 Michelle McCorrison and Samuel Hardy were recently engaged and are planning Cory Munsey and his wife Brandi are Brandon ’10, M.B.A. ’10 and Nicole a September 2016 wedding. Michelle proud to announce the birth of their (Grant) Flint ’10 were wed on June 21, was promoted to customer assistance daughter Bryn Locklyn Munsey on 2015, at Martindale Country Club in specialist at Camden National Bank. October 15, 2015, at 8:19 a.m. Bryn Auburn, ME. weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz and was 21.5 inches in Scott Migliore has accepted a position length at the time of her birth. in technical support with Carbonite in Lewiston, ME.

24 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Alumni Class Notes

Josh Nickerson has been promoted to Shawn Knox has accepted the position of beginning in Las Vegas, NV, and continued creative marketing specialist at Pine State engineering project manager with General on to travel the entirety of the Pacific Trading Company in Gardiner, ME. Dynamics – Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME. Coast Highway, along with stops in Lake Tahoe, CA, Reno, NV, and Mammoth Megan Denby ’11, M.B.A. ’12 and Margo Mackenzie has accepted a position Lakes, CA. Brendon Pomerleau were wed on as a 6th grade math teacher at Winthrop September 5, 2015, at the Knights of Middle School in Winthrop, ME. 2013 Columbus in Oceanside, NY. Samantha Pelkey ’12 and Thomas Nicole Auger ’13, M.B.A. ’14 has accepted Mark ’11 and Rachel (Reed) St. Vincent Beaudoin ’13 were wed with son Grady the position of Accounting Technician with ’13 were wed on June 27, 2015, at the by their side on September 5, 2015, the Natural Resource Service Center in 1812 Farm in Bristol, ME. in Dayton, ME. Sam has accepted the Augusta, ME. position of Inside Sales Representative 2012 with Micronics, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH. Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14 and Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 were Chris Farrar ’12, M.B.A. ’14 has accepted Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 and engaged in May, during a cruise of the the position of marketing specialist Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14 were Bahamas. She works at Mercy Health associate at UNUM in Portland, ME. engaged in May, during a cruise of the Systems in Portland as a marketing Bahamas. She works at Mercy Health and communications specialist. Jeff Lauren Fish ’12, M.B.A. ’12 has accepted Systems in Portland as a marketing and has successfully completed his CPA a position as administrative assistant at communications specialist; Jeff is a senior examinations through the State of Maine Greene & Torio OMFS LLP in Nashua, NH. accountant at Chasse & Company in and is currently a senior accountant with Auburn. Chasse & Company in Auburn, ME. Cassandra Ingrassia has accepted the position of Spa Coordinator at River’s Tiffany Willman and Willis Moody were Heather Bayley M.B.A. has been Edge Spa and Salon in Kennebunk, ME. wed on September 18, 2015, at the promoted to tax section manager with Atlantic Oceanside Inn in Bar Harbor, ME. Maine Revenue Services in Augusta, ME. They traveled West for their honeymoon,

Tiny Terriers! (L - R): Ben Fairclough ’04 - Carli Rose Fairclough, August 25, 2015; Brian Thomas loves baby and family photos! Send us your best family photos Ricker ’10 - Cassia Jane Ricker, July for everyone to celebrate. Alumni and friends would enjoy seeing you and 6, 2015; Cory Munsey ’08 - Bryn your family - children or your furry friends! Locklyn Munsey, October 15, 2015.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 25 Alumni Class Notes

Thomas ’13 and Samantha (Pelkey) 2014 2015 Beaudoin ’12 were wed with son Grady by their side on September 5, 2015, in Kaley Brown ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted Nicholas ’15 and Amanda (Brooks) Barish Dayton, ME. the position of marketing and public ’13 were wed on September 12, 2015, in relations consultant with the Maine Dover, NH. Owen Becker has been promoted Commission for Community Service. to program manager I with Odyssey Veronica Beaudoin has accepted a Systems Consulting Group (USAF) at Caroline Carr ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted position as an assistant account executive Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA. the position of credentialing analyst at with NL Partners in Portland, ME. He also recently earned his MBA with a athenahealth in Belfast, ME. concentration in Homeland Security from Caroline Ferrelli has accepted a position Endicott College. Jackie Hartwell ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has as clerical support with the Strafford accepted the position of personal lines County Department of Corrections in Amanda (Brooks) ’13 and Nicholas Barish underwriting technician at Central Dover, NH. ’15 were wed on September 12, 2015, in Insurance Companies in Waltham, MA. Dover, NH. Spencer Gray has accepted a position as Alyson Kornsey M.B.A. has accepted the implementation software engineer with Sam Fisher has accepted the position of position of Pricing Manager at MESCA Bottomline Technologies in Portsmouth, NH. customer experience specialist - Outlook Freight Services in Augusta, ME. at Yesware in Boston, MA. William Janakis has accepted the position Carly McCarthy ’14, M.B.A. ’14 has been of police officer with the Houlton Police Thomas Labrie M.B.A. has been promoted promoted to Project Manager at J.S. Department in Houlton, ME. to MITA Business Architect at Molina McCarthy Printers in Augusta, ME. Healthcare in Augusta, ME. Sara Moynihan has accepted a position Tom Nadeau has accepted a position as of police officer with the Augusta Police Rachel Larrabee ’13, M.B.A. ’13 has a credit investigator with AutoCapital Department in Augusta, ME. accepted a position as an accountant Canada Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. with Madeline Tomlin Associates (MTA) Anthony Papsis has accepted the position Accounting in Belfast, ME. Marcus Pratt ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted of delivery driver with Graybar in Portland, ME. a position as a tax accountant with Baker Rachel Reed ’13 and Mark St. Vincent ’11 Newman Noyes in Portland, ME. Jim Prenier has accepted the position were wed on June 27, 2015, at the 1812 of Rental Coordinator with Cianbro in Farm in Bristol, ME. Jayne White has been promoted to senior Pittsfield, ME. accountant at Skowhegan Savings Bank in Skowhegan, ME. Julie (Trask) Rand M.B.A. has accepted the position of Sexual Assault Response State Coordinator with the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Dawn Dinnie ‘83, Michelle (Gilmore) Thorpe Hayes ’81, ‘83, Shirley (Elliott) Edbrooke ‘83, and Karen (LaPlante) Restivo ‘83 (pictured here from L to R) gathered frogs' eyes and newts' tails to cook up some Thomas alumnae trouble this fall. Their social gathering in Salem, MA resulted in this great pic, proving yet again that Thomas alums know how to have fun!

26 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Buy-A-Brick Program Connects to Alumna

Alumna Margo MacKenzie ’12 visited campus to help install several engraved bricks in one of the campus patios. Margo worked at MacKenzie Landscaping, owned and operated by her uncle Ken MacKenzie and aunt Renee MacKenzie. Here, Margo poses by a brick dedicated to the late Bill Lawler, a close MacKenzie family friend and beloved member of the Thomas Physical Plant team.

Good news from Margo: she earned her first teaching role working at the Windsor Elementary School. Margo was very excited about her new role as a sixth grade math teacher when she visited campus, and had already begun designing her classroom.

In 2014, Thomas launched its Buy-A- Brick Program to support the Dream. Transform. Achieve. Campaign, which concluded in the fall. The program continued into the spring and summer, with additional engraved bricks available to support the Thomas Fund, the College’s annual fundraising effort. Bricks are available for purchase year- round (and installed in warmer seasons). For more information, please contact Erin Baltes at [email protected] or (207) 859-1327.

THOMAS MAGAZINE 27 Employee Happenings

Project Managers Join Center for Innovation in Education

Chris Toy and Jill Spencer have been hired as Project Managers for the Center of Innovation in Education.

To learn more about the Center, please see the article on page 12.

Thomas College is excited to announce the addition of Jill Spencer and Chris Toy as the project managers for Thomas College welcomes the the Maine Center for Innovation in Education. Both Jill and Chris come to Thomas with years of experience in following individuals: the field of education.

On October 20, the College announced the opening of Corey A. Rogers, Adjunct Instructor the Maine Center for Innovation in Education. With a significant philanthropic investment from The Lunder Donald G. Fournier, Driver Foundation, Thomas has built a world-class (virtual and physical) environment that establishes the institution Marsh C. Gray, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach as a regional and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and innovation. The Center will integrate Joshua E. Schroeder, Director of Athletic proficiency-based learning systems, technology use, and Communications STEM to STEAM philosophies in the new educational model. Brendan S. Gilpatrick, Assistant Cross Country Coach When we asked Jill about her new role at Thomas, she said, “Helping Thomas College establish the Maine Center for Innovation in Education is an exciting and Joey J. Waraskevich, Assistant Ice Hockey Coach challenging opportunity. I look forward to working with Thomas faculty, staff, and students to bring to fruition Robert Geaghan, Utility their vision of the Center as a ‘hub of technological distinction and innovation.’” Ashley Pullen, Student Financial Services Counselor Chris says, “I am looking forward to working at the Maine Center for Innovation in Education with the Welcome to Thomas! faculty and staff of Thomas College. The vision of having Thomas and the CIE be the premier place in Maine for preparing future educators is exciting!”

28 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu In Memoriam

Class of 1947 born August 5, 1947, in Hackensack, received his Bachelor of Science NJ. He attended the University of Degree from Thomas College of Malcolm G. Page passed away Kentucky and finished his Bachelor’s Waterville, ME. Albert worked as an peacefully on Saturday, August 15, Degree in Business Management at accountant during his working career 2015, at Mount Saint Joseph in Thomas College, where he met his at several manufacturing companies, Waterville. He was born in Jefferson on wife of 45 years and some very special including Olin-Matheson in New Haven, July 4, 1927, the son of the late Fred friends. In 1972, he and his wife Billie CT, Bates in Chester, CT, VAST Inc. in and Flora (Jean) Page. Growing up, he Lee moved back to Maine to be part of Bath, ME, and Cascade Woolen Mill in attended schools in Skowhegan and the family business, William S. Williams Oakland, ME. graduated in June 1945 from Lawrence Construction Company; in 1987, Rich High School in Fairfield. After high became Vice President. Some of his school, he attended Thomas College. favorite memories were fly fishing at Class of 1984 Later Mac worked at First National Parlin Pond and spending time with his Ray J. Sapp, 53, originally of South Stores for many years and then retired family. His Weimaraner dogs and cats Portland and long-time community from H.L. Keay General Store in Albion. Gladys and Fuzz were a special part of member of Hartford & Hartland, He cherished holidays and family his family. VT, passed away on July 11 at the gatherings, and he especially treasured Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center his birthday when close family gathered in Lebanon, NH, surrounded by loving in Northport to have lobster and his Class of 1976 members of his family. Born on March favorite, strawberry pie. He adored his Debera “Debbie” L. Varney, 59, passed 13, 1962, in Aza-Kuwae, Chatan-son, family, and he was a devoted husband, away on September 17, 2015, with Okinawa, Ray then moved to Air Force father, grandfather, great-grandfather, her loving family by her side. She was bases in NY, MT, and FL. At age 9, Ray’s and friend to all who knew him. born May 15, 1956, to Carl and Louise family settled in South Portland, and he Kirner at Loring Air Force Base. She grew up around a large extended family. Class of 1955 graduated in 1974 from Houlton Ray graduated from South Portland High School and went on to earn an High School in 1981. Ray attended Patricia Gourley Morrison, 78, passed Associates Degree from Thomas the University of Southern Maine and away peacefully in her home, with her College in 1976. She worked as a legal Thomas College in Waterville. Ray loving and devoted children by her secretary prior to working for MSAD graduated from Thomas in 1985 and side. Patricia was born on March 6, #70 as a special education secretary enlisted in the Air National Guard. He 1937, in Harmony, the daughter of since 1992. It is at MSAD #70, where worked as a painting subcontractor Arlie and Effie Gourley. Pat graduated she found her “second family.” Above all and then as a warehouse manager from Harmony High School in 1954 else, Debbie loved spending time with for A.E. Sampson & Son. Ray loved and Thomas College in 1955.. After her husband, daughters, and grandson. basketball; playing in the men’s league; graduating from high school and She could light up a room with her and, coaching for youth summer camps, college, Pat worked for attorney contagious smile and personality. his children’s recreation teams, AAU, Dubord in Waterville. She then moved and Hartland Elementary and Middle back to Harmony to work in the office School. In Hartland, Ray’s coaching at Sandler Shoe. In 1957, Pat and her Class of 1979 expanded to include soccer, baseball, husband John married and started their Albert F. Hackett passed away August softball, and track & field. Ray’s hobbies family, raising four children. Pat worked 26, 2015. He was a gentleman, a extended beyond coaching and included faithfully by John’s side building their loving and devoted husband, father, family trips, camping, hunting, hiking, businesses, Morrison Lumber, Morrison grandfather, and great grandfather and do-it-yourself home projects. Forest Products, and Morrison’s who had a love for music. In his Garage. In later years, they were always younger years, he played the trumpet together picking up parts and looking at in marching band and always loved equipment. playing his show tunes records. Albert was born on August 17, 1926, in West Class of 1970 Haven, CT, the son of Francis T. and Margaret (Dolan) Hackett. Albert Richard Vasoll passed peacefully on received his Associates Degree from the morning of October 22, 2015, at Junior College of Commerce of New MaineGeneral Rehab & Long-term Haven, CT, in 1950 (now known as Care at Gray Birch in Augusta. Rich was Quinnipiac University). In 1979, he

THOMAS MAGAZINE 29 2nd Annual N MUD RU Y DOG /mudrun DIRT thomas.edu April 17, 2016

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30 | Winter/Spring 2015 - 2016 | thomas.edu Legacy Scholarship

Alumni who have family members applying to Thomas College should be aware of our Legacy Scholarship.

The Legacy Scholarship is a $1,000 per year scholarship for undergraduate students attending Thomas College. The scholarship is available to children, grandchildren or siblings (step relations count as well) of a Thomas alumna. If siblings are in school at the same time, they split the award for the time they are in school together.

Also, an alumna of Thomas College can waive the application fee for a Thomas applicant by contacting the Admissions Office.

Families can contact [email protected] or 207-859-1101 for more information.

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