A Publication of Foxcroft Academy for Alumni & Friends

Volume XXV No. 1 Spring/Summer 2003

A PUBLICATION OF FOXCROFT ACADEMY FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS The Legacy Azure Dillon Academic Aspirations Circle Fund he Legacy Circle recognizes and honors those alumni, parents, n recent years, greater numbers of families who and friends of Foxcroft Academy who have made direct pro- live outside the towns of MSAD #68 have begun Tvisions for the Academy in their wills, named FA as a Ito send their children to Foxcroft Academy. beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or who have included FA in a The parents pay either all or part of the tuition charitable trust. costs out of their own pocket. Planned gifts to the endowment ensure that Foxcroft Academy While Maine does not have school choice or a will continue to be strong and financially secure for future genera- voucher system in place, many parents have begun tions of students. Gifts to the endowment also allow the Academy to to express their desire to exercise educational offer a quality of educational programming that exceeds what tuition choice. This past year Foxcroft Academy had about revenues alone can provide. 38 students attending from neighboring towns The school’s endowment of $3.5 million is no longer adequate because their parents wanted a more challenging to meet the needs of a school the size of Foxcroft Academy. Trustees academic program than what public schools are are committed to increasing the endowment significantly over the able to offer. Until this point, the Academy has not next ten years. Planned gifts such as a bequest are added to the had the means to award financial aid to those families school’s permanent endowment and only the annual income from who wanted to privately tuition their children to the fund is used to meet current academic and facility needs. Foxcroft Academy. A bequest of any size qualifies an individual for membership in Paul and Genie Dillon have created an Academic the Legacy Circle, who is then listed in the school’s publications in Aspirations Fund in memory of their daughter, recognition of their special philanthropic support of the Academy’s Azure, a senior at Foxcroft Academy who was trag- permanent endowment fund. You may choose to remain anonymous, ically killed this past December. The Dillon family, but your public membership in the Legacy Circle often helps others residents of Exeter, tuitioned Azure to the Academy. give further consideration to their own support of this important need. Their goal in creating this fund is that the annual Your planned gift may be used to establish a named fund to income from it be awarded as a scholarship to honor the memory of a loved one. While unrestricted gifts are most help aid other families whose children have high helpful, you can also specify that your fund support a specific academic aspirations such as Azure, but need academic program or the maintenance and growth of the facilities. financial aid to attend the Academy. If you are interested in establishing a fund If you would like more information on the various ways to include the such as the Dillons have in memory or honor of Academy in your estate plan or how to establish a named fund, please contact Jay Brennan, Foxcroft Academy, 975 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, a loved one, or making a donation or planned gift 04426 or (207)564-8664. If you have already made plans to include the Academy to the endowed Azure Dillon Fund, please contact in your estate and would like to join the Legacy Circle, please let us know. the Development Office at Foxcroft Academy.

Members of the Legacy Circle Bessie Bush David and Yoriko McClure ’45 Helen Dillen Stitham John and Janice Ellery Margaret Bradford Patzner ’65 Kevin and Jane Hayes Stitham ’70,’73 Berta Washburn Fitzgerald ’39 Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Muriel Philpot Watson ’25 Paul and Olive Lee Gates ’20, ’23 Frederick Robbins ’41 James Williams ’51 Donna Libby Hathaway ’66 Douglas Smith ’65 Ruby Carlson Williams Frank Knaut ’70 Miriam Smith

Legacy Circle members who have endowed a Horizon Scholarship Fund to provide additional academic opportunities to students while they attend Foxcroft Academy are listed on page 8. Letter from the Headmaster Today’s World... began my educational career twenty seven years ago as a kindergarten teacher. Because of the events of 9/11, the continuing threat Iof terrorism from abroad and the collapse of businesses due to fraud and greed, I feel there has never been a more important time to Foxcroft Academy be involved in education. Events this year at Foxcroft Academy itself, with the loss of our three students in a tragic automobile accident, Board of Trustees have also confirmed the important role that the school community plays in helping young people prepare for life. President, Vandy E. Hewett ’75 Today’s world has been greatly changed for our students. There are Vice President, Douglas M. Smith ’65 profound ethical, scientific, social, and economic issues that need to be Secretary, Lois W. Reynolds ’54 addressed. Many of our students will go on to college or some other post-sec- Treasurer, Donna L. Hathaway ’66 ondary form of education, while others will join the armed services or find employment. Eric L. Annis ’74 Wherever their journey leads them they will need to be well grounded in matters of character. William C. Bisbee Peter W. Culley ’61 In its origin and through much of its history, Foxcroft Academy has had as a part of its Rebecca Rowe Engdahl ’52 mission the development of students who “exemplified fitness in character and excellence in Edgar E. Gammon ’47 scholarship.” Schools once more, along with family and places of worship, are in a position to H. Thomas Gerrish ’52 Wayne O. Huff help our young people develop a framework for ethics, morality, and value-based leadership. Frederick E. Hutchinson ’48 Margaret Wheatley in her latest book Turning to One Another asks, “What are the values Frank T. Knaut ’70 we must preserve as everything changes around us?” I believe one of those values is our indi- David R. Perkins Glenda Brown Smith vidual relationships with each other whether they be family members, classmates or Richard B. Swett colleagues. This was certainly made evident in late December as we lost three of our best John E. Wentworth and brightest due to a tragic car accident. While we continue to grieve from these losses we John E. Wiles ’51 are also re-evaluating about those things that are to be most valued. Honorary Trustees I pray for a world that is free from tragedies or the type of scourge which we and other Philip S. Annis ’41 nations have experienced over the last twenty months. However, until that day, our responsi- Doris G. Coy ’64 bility as educators is to ensure that all students are ready and able to draw upon their own William C. Forbes III Elizabeth H. Harvey reserve of character and leadership. Louis O. Hilton Warmest Regards, Woodrow E. Page Martha G. Rollins ’37 Murray M. Stanhope ’37 Robert G. Coffill, Jr. Helen D. Stitham Kevin L. Stitham ’70 Muriel P. Watson ’25

Foxcroft Volume No. XXV Spring/Summer 2003

Editor: Jay Brennan Associate Headmaster Associate Editor: Cathy Hall

The Foxcroft is published two times each year for alumni and friends of Foxcroft Academy. If you are receiving duplicate copies of the Foxcroft or have a change of address, please contact the Foxcroft Academy Alumni/Development Office at 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. You may read the Foxcroft online at: www.foxcroftacademy.org/magazine.html SPRING 2003 1 Foxcroft News Trustees Look to the Future n January 27, 2003, the Board of Trustees of Foxcroft Academy unanimously adopted twenty strategic objectives as part of Othe 2003 Long Range Strategic Plan. The last long range strategic planning process was in 1996 and led to the implementation of a standards-based curriculum as well as the completion of almost $4 million of construction and improvements to the Academy’s facilities. This most current planning process, begun in May of 2002, was completed in January of 2003. During this time, over 110 alumni, parents, community members, students, Trustees, and faculty members participated in the process. (volunteers listed on page 3) Those who volunteered to serve the Academy in this planning effort examined the school’s life in eight major areas: Institutional Leadership, Faculty, Student Life, Finance, Physical Plant, Academic Programming, Enrollment Management, and Parents and Community. The Academy is deeply indebted to all the volunteers, as well as Colleen Grover, Director of Counseling Services, leads one of the community those who attended the alumni planning sessions held in Portland groups during a work session on the Academy's Long Range Strategic Plan. and Dover-Foxcroft, whose work was woven into the report and served as the backbone in this process. Story, Building Our Financial Foundation. A copy of the twenty strate- The twenty strategic objectives that were adopted by the Board gic objectives may be picked up at the Academy’s Development of Trustees are organized under four basic themes: Reaffirming our Office or viewed on our website at: www.foxcroftacademy.org/objec- Tradition of Excellence, Expanding our Horizons, Communicating our tives.htm, or you may call or e-mail the Academy.

Foxcroft Academy wishes to acknowledge with gratitude our alumni who are active in military service to our country. If your name or name of a loved one has been inadvertently omitted from this list, please contact the Alumni Office.

Mr. Corey L. Anderson ’97 Mr. Joseph G. Doore ’96 LCDR Albert C. Kinney ’83 Mr. Benjamin Preston ’98 Mr. Mickey L. Anderson ’97 Sgt. Bruce M. Drake ’89 Mr. Jason Kotara ’99 Mr. Levi Rollins ’02 Lt. Travis Biggar ’92 Mr. Glenn E. Estes ’91 Mr. Paul Laney ’83 Mr. Joseph Ronco ’01 Mr. Cameron Brawn ’92 Ms. Rebecca Fowles ’97 Mr. Steve Larrabee ’02 Mr. Ryan Royal ’02 Capt. William Brown ’91 Private Katalyn M. Gould ’02 Mr. Daniel Levesque ’97 Mr. Jason H. Sands ’00 Ms. Danielle Busque ’97 Mrs. Linda Nicholas Haggett ’75 Mr. Steven Mayhew ’56 Mr. Benjamin D. Savage ’87 Mr. Joseph Busque ’98 Mr. Lee Hall ’94 Mr. Robert Maynard ’99 Mr. Derek Shorey ’00 Mr. William Buzzard Jr. ’96 Mrs. Jessica Fairbrother Hall ’95 Sgt. Joseph Michaud Jr ’84 Mr. Joseph Shorey ’98 Mr. Ronald Carr ’87 Mr. Michael Hall ’01 Sgt. Eric A. Mountain ’90 Mr. George Simmons III ’83 Mr. Joseph Carr ’92 Mr. Michael Hardy ’93 Mr. Mark Niles ’95 Mr. Dwayne Smart ’96 Mr. Robert Carr ’90 Ms. Karrie A. Hopkins ’99 Lt. Richard Nye ’91 Mr. Kenneth Smith Jr. ’90 Mr. Malcolm Clewley ’59 Mr. Jamie Jordan ’94 Capt. Andrew F. Parsons ’87 Mr. Jonathan D. Stevens ’98 Mr. John Conner ’84 Lt. Col. Daniel O. Joyce ’77 Mr. Donald Perkins Jr. ’91 Mr. Joel Vail ’02 Sgt. Richard Curtis Jr. ’93 Major Christopher J. Joyce ’81 Mr. Greg Pettigrew ’00 Mr. Ronald A. Wrye ’80 SPC Matthew Decker ’92 Ms. Sarah Keenan ’97 Mr. Khristan Pettigrew ’00 Mrs. Katherine Wornham Youngblood ’87

2 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Foxcroft News The Gift of Time: Volunteerism The entire Foxcroft Academy community is grateful to our countless number of friends who through the year have so graciously given their time to help enrich the FA experience for each student. We Thank You! A special thanks to those who participated in the 2003 Long Range Strategic Planning Process. The following is a list of those who participated: please excuse us if your name was inadvertently omitted from the list.

Trustees Parents Faculty & Staff Alumni Local Public School Eric Annis Helen Austin Members Nancy Klimavicz Battick ’65 District (SAD #68) Bill Bisbee Glenn Doore Brenda Brown Priscilla Ames Berberian ’48 Peter Culley Pam Earnest John Brennan ’98 Jennie Chase Jim Brown Janice Ellis Becky Engdahl Elwood Edgerly Roger Davis Timothy Caldwell ’93 Gene Gammon Mary Frederick Lou Campbell ’64 Rebecca Johnston Kirby Ellis Rheba Michaud Tom Gerrish Ralph Gabarro Teresa Farrar Rod Collette ’52 Donna Hathaway Judy Gilbert Jamie Gaudion Herb & Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54 Vandy Hewett Chris Hall Peter Hartel Marcia Ellery ’65 Fred Hutchinson Terri Hill Curt Lombard Jason Frederick ’94 Dave Perkins Andy & Pat Hinkley Chad Perkins Kristen Anderson Gurall ’65 Lois Reynolds Sue Killam Jeff Robinson Arthur (Skip) Hanson ’62 Doug Smith Joy Lacasce John Sylvester Tim Hanson ’76 Dick Swett Chris Paydos Rusty Willette Troy Hartley ’82 John Wentworth Lorrie Pelletier Gary Worthing Sue Hathaway ’89 Nancy Robinson Don Hatt ’66 Students Bonnie Stone Ken Hews ’65 Carolyn Swett Administration Peter Ingraham ’80 Rachel Almy Jay Brennan Ethan Annis John Tatko Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79 Roxanne Chase Tim Magee ’87 Emily Austin Dave Clement Leigh Cartwright General Community David McClure ’45 Bob Coffill Kevin Nelson ’75 Laura Doore Barbara Buerger Colleen Grover Madison Earnest John Clark Bob Pride ’76 Matt Hackett Fred Robbins ’41 Mike Freese Terri-Lynn Hall Beth Postlewaite Ashley Hall Tom Lizotte Dave Ruksznis ’65 Janet Logan Dennis Lyford Dean Smith ’86 Kristen Sheppard Gordon MacKinney Deron Smith ’95 Autumn Ward Steve Ringle Tracy Michaud Stutzman ’92 Lynn Vernon Peter Van Aken ’59 Bob White ’66 Jim Williams ’51

If you would like to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities at Foxcroft Academy, please contact Cathy Hall at 564-8664.

Fondest Memories In the fall issue of the Foxcroft, we published some fondest memories of alumni, but the list was so long we needed to continue into this issue. If you have a fondest memory of Foxcroft, we welcome your submis- sion of it to the Alumni Office. You may use the form on the back page. Joyce Johnston Dean ’50 remembers the “old” Academy building and all the memories it holds. For Muriel Henderson ’61, “the people she met here” was the best part. His participation in Dance Band meant alot to Noel Brown ’68, and for Arthur Kimball ’65, music also created many memories. Nancy Klimavicz Battick ’65 remembers with fondness school counselor Bill Glover ’39, while Bill’s wife Franny is remembered by Joyce Jenkins Cross ’45 as a great basketball coach. Working here for 29 years gave Sarah Steadman Severance ’57 special memories of “a lot of fun, great people to work with.” Joan Whitten Janke ’52 just enjoyed everything about high school, including the teachers, cheering and good friends.

SPRING 2003 3 In Memory Foxcroft Loses Three Students in Tragic Auto Accident

Azure Dillon Dan Doore Raeanne Coleman

n December 21, 2002, Foxcroft Academy lost three students in a each of these students contributed to the life of Foxcroft Academy. tragic auto accident on the Sebec Shores Road in Guilford. They In the midst of tears there were also times of laughter as students Oare: Azure Dillon ’03, Dan Doore ’04, and Raeanne Coleman ’06. reflected on the tremendous joy each student, through their own It is impossible to put into words the terrible sense of loss experi- unique personality and gifts, brought something special to the enced by students, faculty and administration, not to mention the Academy, something which would be missed. Students shared sto- families of all three students. In a school such as Foxcroft Academy, ries of Dan and his forestry exploits and his youth group shared where everyone knows everyone, any loss is significant, and these their music, students and family members read poetry that Raeanne were overwhelming. had written, and the National Honor Society held a candlelight cere- Dan, who loved the outdoors, was enrolled in the forestry pro- mony in honor of Azure. Azure’s father, Paul Dillon, addressed the gram at Foxcroft Academy and looking forward to a career in the students and encouraged them to hold dear the memory of all three field. Raeanne, while only in her freshman year, had taken an active students, but also move forward and go about the task of being ex- role in the arts as she enjoyed music and poetry. Azure was a mem- cellent students, which would honor the lives of all three students. ber of the National Honor Society, principal harpist in the Bangor Foxcroft Academy as a community continues to grieve the loss Symphony Youth Orchestra, and a regional and national award win- of all three students and would ask that you keep all three families in ner in 4-H competition with her sheep. your thoughts and prayers, along with the school. The Foxcroft Academy community celebrated the lives of all All three students had individual memorial funds established to three students in a memorial service on January 2, 2003, the day stu- benefit either churches, community organizations, or Foxcroft Academy. dents returned from Christmas break. The service was held in an If you are interested in donating to any of these funds, you may send overflowing gym where students and many community members your check to Foxcroft Academy, 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME gathered. Students had an opportunity to celebrate the many ways 04426, and we will be sure to forward it to the proper place.

4 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Memorial Funds

Memorial Gifts to the Local Artistic Azure Dillon Academic Talent Passes Away lthough Virginia “Ginny” Cannon Preston Aspirations Fund Awas not an alumna of Foxcroft Academy, her husband Al has chosen for Ginny to be The following people generously gave a financial gift in support of the remembered through the Virginia Preston Art family of Azure Dillon. A total of $7,310 was donated in her memory. Studies Fund at Foxcroft Academy. Ginny’s artistic talent was known throughout the region. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Almy Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fogler Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Merrill An accomplished artist, she was known for her Mr. Eric Annis and Mr. and Mrs. Travis E. Fogler Mrs. Jean H. Mooney drawings, watercolors, oils and sculpted paper Mr. Ethan Annis Ms. Brenda L.B. Fogler Moser & Mailloux, P.A figures. In 1982, using her designing skills, she Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Annis Ms. Tamlyn M. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murray started Preston’s Wreath and Candle business. Boy Scout Troop #10 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gagnon Paradis Family Supermarket By 1984 the business had grown to have 250 Boyd Place Francisco Tavares, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Parola wholesale customers across the nation. Because Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Boyd Dexter Regional High School Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Perkins of this growth she retired from nursing to run Mr. and Mrs. John J. Brennan III Dexter Regional High School Mrs. Freda M. Piper the business. At the time of her death the busi- Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Brown Golf Boosters Plourde, Morneault & Dubay ness employed six full-time and one part-time Mr. and Mrs. David K. Cahoone Dexter School District Prudential Financial Services employee. Her items could be found in many Ms. Kathryn L. Cairns Exeter Garland PTF Ms. Barbara B. Pulsifer retail stores around the state, like Rebecca’s Ms. Phyllis Call Garland Historical Society Mr. and Mrs. William P. Reitsma and World Over Imports in Bangor. Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. George Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Ritzer Cast & crew of Cinderella Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Ladd R. Sharp The Virginia M. Preston Art Studies Fund Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Caverly Girl Scout Troop #629 Mr. Clyde Smith will be used to help a student who is attending Mr. Marc Chasse Mr. Michael A. Godin Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith Sr. Foxcroft Academy and interested in the field Mr. and Mrs. David Clement Ms. Danielle Grant Mr. L. Philip Soucy of art, to participate in a learning opportunity Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Conley Mr. and Mrs. William B. Grant Dr. Lee Souweine Jr. outside the walls of Foxcroft Academy. The Acad- Mr. and Mrs. James M. Connolly Greenville High School Key Club Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Steinke emy’s Board of Trustees as well as the faculty Crane Bros., Inc. Hancock County 4-H Leaders Stonyvale, Inc. and students appreciate this thoughtful gesture. Mr. Gregory W. Crispell Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Higgins Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Storer Cumberland County N.C. Hunt, Inc. Mr. G. Kent Tableman 4H Sheep Club Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ingraham Mr. and Mrs. John M. Tatko III The following people contributed generously Mr. and Mrs. Brent Day Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Jarzabek Ms. Patience A. Thomas in memory of Ginny Preston to the Art Studies Fund which bears her name. Mr. and Mrs. David T. Dean Mr. Gene W. Kilpatrick Thompson Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. David D. Denbow Ms. Jacquelin J. Kosoff Troop 24 - Levant Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Briggs Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace O. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Krontz Ms. Janet Cannon Trustees, faculty & staff Mr. and Mrs. Robert Card Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dillon Ms. Roberta S. Kuriloff of Foxcroft Academy Ms. Ann E. Caverly Dover-Foxcroft Church of the Mr. and Mrs. Marc Langer Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Veazie Ms. Candace Cubito Nazarene Youth Group Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Curtis Mr. William J. Lutz Waldo County 4H Leaders’ Mr. and Mrs. Hayden R. Egan Dover-Foxcroft School District Ms. Dawn MacPherson-Allen Association Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. James G. Downing Mr. and Mrs. John C. Maikisch Mr. and Mrs. Philip Weatherbee Mr. and Mrs. James R. LaCasce Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Dumond Mrs. Louise Lazare Ms. Nancy Mayo Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Weymouth Mr. Alan Preston Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Dunham Mr. and Mrs. Roger McConnell Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Whalen Ms. Janet A. Rines Mr. and Mrs. William B. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Eastman Mr. and Mrs. Anatole Wieck Mrs. Christine M. McCorrison Mr. and Mrs. John R. Rogan Ms. Priscilla Ellis Dr. and Mrs. David McDermott Williams & Associates PA Mrs. Joan Sheehan Exeter Historical Society Mr. Jeffrey M. Woerdeman Ms. Kristen Stirpe Mr. J. W. McLeod Mrs. Mary H. Stuart Mr. and Mrs. David E. Faye Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood L. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Woolam Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Ms. Ethel N. Fern Megquier Mr. and Mrs. James A. Turbyne Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Vigue

SPRING 2003 5 Academic News

Foxcroft Academy Growing as a Competitive Independent School

School of Choice Foxcroft Academy continues to see mod- est increases in its student enrollment from surrounding towns such as Guilford, Milo, Harmony, and Dexter, as well as the unorga- nized territories. With no official statewide school choice legislation, parents and students have begun to express an apprecia- tion for the breadth and quality of the Acad- emy’s academic program, with more and more families inquiring about a Foxcroft Academy education for their child. Almost 45 students from surrounding towns and communities, as well as 13 international boarding students, are enrolled at the Academy. These students comprise about 9% of the total student population and repre- FA Curriculum Model Mountain Valley High School, Orono High sent a 70% increase from just five years ago. Sets Pace for State and Others School, and Washington Academy to discuss Foxcroft Academy began to implement a our successful implementation, assessment, Admissions Office Opens standards-based curriculum in 1996, taking and reporting of a standards-based curriculum. Foxcroft Academy the emphasis away from knowing only "facts Hats off to the faculty of Foxcroft Academy recently opened a part- and figures," and placing it on a student’s abil- who continue to demonstrate strong acade- time Admissions Office ity to reason, think critically, and communi- mic leadership. with Amy Smith ’97 cate effectively what they have learned. The serving as the admis- reporting system has moved from the tradi- Boarding Program sions officer. tional report card to a multi-page document Continues to Grow Increased interest for parents and guardians which communi- Under the leadership of Headmaster in the Academy as a cates student progress both numerically and Coffill, the boarding program of Foxcroft school of choice from narratively, creating a different system of ac- Academy has grown from six to thirteen families as far away as countability for specific results in learning. students with plans to expand the program Glenburn, Levant, and Beaver Cove as well The FA model for a standards-based cur- to as many as twenty-five students in the as neighboring towns, created a pressing riculum parallels the system that was even- 2003-2004 school year. need for an Admissions Office. As a result of tually mandated by the state for public Students this year came from eight dif- the Academy’s rural setting and relative schools: the Maine State Learning Results. ferent countries: Japan, Brazil, Germany, Spain, safety as compared to larger metropolitan Foxcroft Academy has been one of the first Hong Kong, Korea, Russia, and Hungary. areas, interest from international students schools in the state to implement a stan- These students are currently being has also grown. dards-based curriculum. As such, the state housed with host families as the Academy Ms. Smith, who recently returned to has applauded the efforts of Foxcroft Acad- continues to study all the options for develop- Dover-Foxcroft from warm Florida where she emy, an independent school not required to ing the residential life of boarding students. graduated from Florida Southern College, is implement the Maine State Learning Results, thrilled at being back in the area, (really she as a school to which public secondary schools Power of Philanthropy is!) introducing students and their families could look to for leadership in implement- Major Factor in Future of Academy to Foxcroft Academy. ing a standards based curriculum. What continues to set Foxcroft Academy If you know of students or families from Over the last two years many schools apart from other schools in the region and anywhere in the United States or abroad have found their way to Foxcroft Academy or many schools in the state is the power of who would be interested in attending the requested information in discovering how the philanthropy. Rather than just live with the Academy, you may e-mail Ms. Smith at Academy has created a rigorous, yet support- constraints of tuition revenue which is capped [email protected] or call the ive academic climate ensuring all students the by the state, the Academy uses the power of office at (207)564-8351 Ext. 517. You may opportunity to succeed. Academic Dean Beth philanthropy to offer its students an educa- visit the Academy’s admission’s homepage Postlewaite has facilitated visits or had con- tional program as well as facilities that are at www.foxcroftacademy.org for tuition costs versations with schools such as Dexter High of the highest quality. and fees as well as requesting an applica- School, Ellsworth High School, Falmouth High More than ever we appreciate the gen- tion packet. School, George Stevens Academy, John Bapst, erosity of our alumni, parents, and friends.

6 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Gifts to Foxcroft

Support for Foxcroft includes Alfond Gift

Former Faculty Member at Harvard Medical School During the 2002-2003 school year Foxcroft Academy had the privilege of having Jenn Gervais, who took a year off from her Ph.D work at Harvard Medical School to teach in the Academy’s science program. At the end of the 2002-2003 school year Jenn returned to Harvard Medical School to complete her Ph.D work. Although Jenn is involved in cutting edge cancer research through Harvard and Mass- achusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center she hasn’t forgotten Foxcroft Academy. In a recent trip to visit Jenn, FA staff came back with a carload of science equipment donated to the Academy from the laboratories of Science Department members sort through equipment donated by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. and Neurology Department. A special thanks In recognition of the generosity of Computer Equipment Donated to Dr. Mia MacCollin, Dr. Jim Gusella, Mr. Alfond, the Academy has named its new Dr. Iswar Hariharan, Dr. Sandra Orsulic, Ryan Buzzell, great nephew of Muriel competition soccer field the Harold Alfond Dr. Yas Saotome, and Dr. Ed Harlow, whose Philpot Watson ’25 and son of Darrell Buzzell Soccer Field. individual labs donated the equipment. ’70 and Carol Philpot Buzzell ’72, recently The equipment list, too numerous to provided the Academy with a generous sup- Forestry Department ply of computer equipment to help support list, included: 4 water baths, 3 electrophore- Receives Timely Gift sis machines, agarose gel box, hybrid PCR the Academy’s networking system. Trustee machine, centrifuge, vortex, several volumet- Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Steinke recently do- Frank Knaut ’70, Director of Technical, Envi- ric flasks, dissecting microscope, two boxes nated a 1996 GMC Suburban to the Forestry ronment and Product Quality of SAPPI, has of glass vials, aspirator, culture dishes and Department at Foxcroft Academy which man- arranged from time to time for the Academy much more. ages about 1200 acres of land. In the Burton to receive a few of their used computers. Thank you Jenn and to all those who N. Packard Center for Forestry Management, Our Technology Coordinator, Chad Perkins, provided you with the equipment and sup- students create land management plans; how- also donated a web server machine. plies to benefit students at FA. ever, in order to implement the plans they Mrs. Lassell Comegys, a resident of Main St. must go into the “field.” To transport students West in Dover-Foxcroft, donated a computer Red Sox Foundation and back and forth from the work sites, the Acad- last summer. It may be noted that the Harold Alfond Team Up to Benefit emy has relied on a fifteen-year-old GMC Academy uses PC machines that are Suburban. The vehicle recently “died”, creat- Pentium-III or their equivalent. Thank you Foxcroft Academy ing a huge and potentially expensive need. to all for your generous in-kind gifts. In February Foxcroft Academy was In walked Dan and Beth Steinke, who pleased to receive a $100,000 gift from the when learning of the pressing need quickly Flags Find a Home Boston Red Sox Foundation at the direction offered their own Suburban to meet the needs Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lougee ’60 contin- of Harold Alfond. This gift was given in sup- of these students and the forestry program. ue to generously donate flags to the Acad- port of the Academy’s Capital Campaign Dan and Beth have had three children emy. At this time in our country, it is so effort, Securing the Tradition. graduate from the Academy and have a very important that we proudly fly our flags This latest gift brings the total raised in fourth one on the way. They have also been for all to see. the campaign effort to $2.43 million, support- strong supporters of the Academy’s wrest- ing over $4 million worth of physical im- ling program and regular contributors to provements that have taken place at Foxcroft the Annual Giving Campaign. Many thanks Academy including the Pride Manufacturing to the Steinkes for their generosity. Student Center, Ebersteen Art Center, and the 400 meter eight lane all weather track. Art Work Given to FA Dr. Frederick Hutchinson ’48, who chaired Mr. Ev Decker ’66 last summer donated the campaign, expressed that the generosi- his reproduction of Rembrant’s self-portrait, ty of the Boston Red Sox Foundation and nicely framed and ready to be hung in the Mr. Alfond was deeply appreciated by the Watson Library of the Academy. Thank you entire Foxcroft Academy family. for thinking of the Academy Ev!

SPRING 2003 7 Horizon Scholarships Two FA Students Travel to Spain Horizon Scholarships are made available through gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign and endowed Horizon Scholarship Funds such as the ones listed below. They are awarded to freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at Foxcroft, enabling these students to expand their horizons beyond the walls of the Academy. A total of 13 students received Horizon Scholar- ships this year totalling over $6,000. This is the story of two such students: wo good friends in the Class of 2002 traveled to Spain last and constantly colorful sky, not typical of what she pictured Spanish summer for separate homestay visits. Emily Austin and countryside to be: hot and dry. It was cold and breezy and Emily was TRachel Almy traveled seven hours on a plane flight to Madrid totalled unprepared with only two pairs of pants and one sweater. and continued on for four more hours to get to their host families. She met many of her host sister’s friends and they would speak They were both very nervous about their host families: what they in English with Emily and she would respond in Spanish. They went would be like, how old, what kind of house they lived in, etc. . . At shopping, to the movies and did lots of sightseeing. Paula, her host first, both girls were very overwhelmed by the language, afraid that sister, left for summer camp and Emily spent the last three days with they would be unable to effectively communicate, but soon felt fairly her host mother Lala. comfortable with their knowledge of Spanish. The last week she met up again with Rachel and enjoyed touring Emily spent the first week at her host sister’s grandmother’s house with a group from all around the US to the cities of Madrid, Cordoba, in San Clodio, a tiny village in the province of Galicia. It seemed to fit right Sevilla, and Granada. On this part of the trip she got to act like a real into her picture of what a small house in a small village in Spain might tourist, and as Emily is a photography nut, she got to take lots and be like. Emily said that Galacia was beautiful with its green mountains lots of pictures. Here are Emily’s thoughts: “My trip was a success; however, I would think twice before doing it again, it was very frustrating. It is hard to feel somewhat useless for three weeks, not knowing how to express everything you wish you could. I had a good time spreading my culture and learning about a new one. This trip taught me to be patient, not only with others, but with myself too. I also learned to just smile. Even if you are stranded, away from your own language and comfort, simply smile, stay open-minded, and you can do any- thing. Thanks to all who supported the Annual Giving Campaign and Horizon Scholarships which made this trip possible.”

ENDOWED HORIZON SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Bessie Bush - Michael P. Bush, A. Steward Bush and Terrance L. Bush Funds Muriel Watson - Louis Philpot Fund Wilma Andrews - Gordon Andrews Fund Joyce Dean - Myron Dean Fund David and Yoriko McClure Fund Peter & Marion Plouff Fund Foxcroft Academy Scholarship Association Horizon Fund Barb Goodwin Fund Glenice Snyder - Richard Snyder Fund Alan Preston - Virginia M. Preston Art Studies Fund These funds total over $125,000. The annual income from these funds supports Foxcroft Academy students pursuing studies outside the walls of the Academy, such as the one written about here. Our goal is to endow the Horizon Scholarship Program Funds at a level of $250,000.

8 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Students put on musical performance of

Cinderella

Students gather early in the morning in Pride Student Center to collaborate on an assignment

Students working in chem lab

Math Instructor Paul Withee providing additionalGirls on the Go meeting in Pride Student Center to academic support to students work with adult mentors

Sophomores cheer on the Ponies at Homecoming Class Notes Class Notes and motivational speaking. He Class of 1984 and his wife Karen reside in We heard from Bill Tracy, eco- Marblehead, MA. nomic development director for the town of Windham, ME. His Class of 1969 wife Rachel is asst. registrar at Lynn Moen Kittridge was mar- UNE and they have two children. ried on 7/20/02 to Joe Kittridge. She now has three more chil- Class of 1985 dren and two new grandchil- Planning a move to Northeast- dren and continues to manage ern CA in a year or so, Susan the Bear’s Den Restaurant in Wakeman Harmon is self-em- Dover-Foxcroft. John Belanger ployed with her own work-from- is the materials manager at home business. She has two Maine General Medical Center children: Jonathan, 10, and Laur- in Waterville, ME. He and his en, 5. Working as an insurance wife Lorraine have been mar- Class of 1952 Homecoming Float agent in FL, Sally Michaud ried for 31 years, have three Doughty was married on 5/5/01 children and six grandchildren. to Chris Doughty who current- Class of 1955 took me a long time to realize Class of 1970 ly works for the FL Dept. of Wayne Howe has retired from my dream, but after 40 years I Corrections. Making his home in Bedford, Wonder Bread-Hostess Cake af- will be a teacher!” Sheila Boone NH, with his wife Donna, Tom ter 29 years. He has a 12-year- Lyons is a kindergarten teacher Class of 1986 Levensalor is the business of- old grandson and spends his in Ashland, ME. She and her Currently a Captain in the US ficer manager at Harborside time working in a part-time job husband Jon have three daught- Army Reserve, Royce Albert is Healthcare. and winters in FL, while players, six grandchildren, and two serving as commander for the ing golf and enjoying retirement. more on the way. 804th Transportation Detach- Class of 1971 ment in Tacoma, WA. When he Class of 1960 Class of 1964 John Thomas MD reports that is not busy with the Reserves he is doing well in upstate NY, Dan Chase and his wife Jo Ann Retired after 34 years of teach- he is a high school social stud- maybe even getting married retired to Milo, ME, in December ing high school English, Tom ies teacher. Now living in Man- again. of 2001. They spend their sum- Lyford is working at the Thomp- hattan, Lanna Maheux is pur- mers in Bowerbank at the lake. son Free Library. suing an acting career and a Class of 1973 member of two improv groups, Class of 1961 Class of 1967 Steve Cross is an electronics most notably MMM Comedy Working for the Sanford School Celeste Betts Hyer and her technician at Dictronics, Inc. in (webpage mmmcomedy.com) District as a math teacher leader husband David of Hudson, NH, Needham, MA. He and his wife for grades 4,5, and 6, Dorna have retired after 25 years at Kara have a daughter Caroline Class of 1987 Varnum has four daughters and Digital/Compaq/Hewlett and a son Christopher,both high Ben Savage and his wife Angie four grandchildren. Packard in MA. They plan to school graduates. Steve has cre- have a son, Gage Evan, born make a gradual transition to ated a webpage for the class’ 12/13/02 in Clarksville, TN. Ben Class of 1963 their home on Thompson Lake upcoming 30th reunion. It is is a CW4, flying Blackhawk This month, Karen Jones Jay in Otisfield, ME. located at http://home.maine. helicopters for the US Army will graduate from UMO, re- rr.com/thecrossfamily2/Cross/ stationed in Ft. Campbell, KY. ceiving a BS in Elementary Edu- Class of 1968 Index%20Page.htm Check it cation with a concentration After completing his doctorate out! It’s great! Class of 1988 in English. While there, she in educational leadership in Robert Brown is a quality en- became a Presidential Scholar, May of 2002, Tom Harvey has Class of 1980 gineer for Magtek and lives in maintained Dean’s List and be- launched a new business, Pro- Peggy Akerson was married on Long Beach, CA. A teacher at came a member of Kappa Delta fessional Vitality Associates. He 2/16/02 to Lawrence Meservey Southern Me. Technical College, Pi International Honor Society plans to work with leaders in of Corinna, ME. They have a one- Becky Rand Costigan and her for Educators. She and her hus- education, non-profit agencies year-old son named Dominic husband Tony ’90 have two band Terry have a 12-year-old and business, with the focus Laurence Meservey, born 5/2/02. children: Eliza, 4 and Nicholas, grandson and a 9-year-old being on professional coach- Peggy works at Wendy’s in 2. Tony is an engineer at Fair- granddaughter. She says, “It ing, leadership team training Newport. child Semiconductor in South

10 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Portland. Jo-Anne Moore and Jacob Wyatt, born 4/22/02. and now Pennsylvania, but soon Class of 1995 Robert Tetrault ’83 were mar- Proud grandparents are Neil moving to Colorado Springs, Carrie Ingram Burger has been ried on 9/7/02 in an outdoor ’64 and Patsy Cole Mallett ’65. CO. Her husband Shawn is a happily married to Mark for ceremony. They have three staff sergeant in the Army and four years. They have two chil- children, Robert III, Dustin and Class of 1992 they have two children, Aaron dren: Tristan Lee and Devin Abbie. Donna Roesing Lubin and John Hall and his wife Carissa and Amanda. Jamie Bray and Todd. Her husband is in the her husband Joe are the proud were expecting their first child, Heidi Ryder ’94 were married Army and they have recently parents of Lauren Grace, born Alex Anthony, in Febuary of in Greenville, ME last summer. moved to Mannheim, Germany. 6/16/02. Tracy McVetty teaches 2003. John is a credit counselor Bryan Grant ’93 and Amy She would love to hear from math at the Somerville Charter at CCCS of Maine. A Chief War- Grant Sharrow ’94 were the classmates. Her e-mail address School in Somerville, MA. rant Officer Two in the Army, honor attendants. is carriei@ yahoo.com Recently Class of 1994 buying a home in Winslow, In May of 1999 Rebecca Fisk ME, Michelle Merrill graduat- graduated from UMF with a ed from East Coast Aero Tech degree in environmental sci- and works as an aircraft mech- ence. In June of 1999 she was anic in Bangor. After gradua- married to John Moreshead and tion Jolene West entered the they now have a son Gavyn Navy and was trained to work Jeshua, born 5/24/01. Bryan on P-3 Orions and Weapons Grant is pleased to announce Ordinance. She returned home the birth of another niece, in March of 1998 and in Feb- Marley Katherine Sharrow, born ruary of 1999 she and Lewis to Amy Grant Sharrow ’94 Farwell had a son Trevor Ryan, and her husband John ’92. weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. In August Proud grandparents are Ken ’67 of 2002, she had another son, Class of 1972 Homecoming Parade Float. and Sue Coy Grant ’69. Eric Caelib Adian, and currently Hanson is a manufacturing spe- makes her home in Dover-Fox- cialist for Chromalloy in Carson croft. Chad Soucie and his wife Class of 1989 Joe Carr is an OH-58D heli- City, NV. He is married to Janel celebrated their daugh- Sue Hathaway will be wed on copter pilot. He and his wife Veronica and they have three ter Megan’s first birthday last 6/21/03 to Ken Karleskint of live in Hawaii and they have a children. A daughter MacKenzie November. Janel is a pharma- Redwood City, CA, a graduate son and two daughters. Working Alexis was born on 5/14/02 to cist and Chad designs websites of California Polytechnical In- as an associate research scien- Angela Scruggs Pearl and her from home while watching stitute. He is employed by Mac- tist at Exelixis Pharmaceu- husband Jody. Megan and working on his MBA. romedia. Sue graduated from ticals and living in the San Fran- St. Anselm’s College and is em- cisco Bay area, Brian Reardon ployed by Hewlett Packard in will be married this month to Palo Alto, CA. Currently serv- Holly Turner. Matt Estes and ing as an Executive Offficer in his wife Liz were married on the Army, Bruce Drake and 12/2/95 and they have a cat his wife Martha have a third named Storm. They make their son, Jack Ryan, born 7/16/02. home in Virginia Beach, VA, His promotion to Captain was where Matt is manager at Ledo scheduled for April 2003. Pizza & Pasta. Class of 1990 Class of 1993 Chris Arno is a line supervi- Born on 4/10/02, Lloyd Thack- sor for On-Target Utility Service. ery Bennett joins his big broth- He and his wife Wendi make er Owen and big sister Elaena. their home in Brewer, ME. He is the son of Velvet Richards Bennett and her husband Aaron. Class of 1991 Since leaving Maine, Sandra Rebecca Foreman '89, Sarah Forbes Grant '90, Katherine Forbes-Smith '92 and Julie Mallett Raynes and her Hodges Seman has lived in her husband Karl enjoying a good meal and lots of memories at the Boston Alumni Reunion husband Matt have a baby boy, Oklahoma, Kansas, Germany,

SPRING 2003 11 Class Notes Cont’d. . .

Class of 1996 Class of 1998 Sands joined the Air Force in HAVE WE GOT IT RIGHT? July 2000. He graduated from Bruce Weymouth, Jr. is en- Jon Stevens is a network de- basic training with honors and gaged to be married 8/16/03 to fender in the Air Force. He and LET US KNOW! in the top 1 percent of his SontaRae Nagle of Bradford, his wife Melissa are currently class for air traffic controllers. All 5,517 Foxcroft Academy ME. Bruce works for the Maine stationed at Hickam Air Force alumni were recently notified of He is currently stationed at Department of Transportation. Base in Hawaii. Joni Nickerson our upcoming new alumni directo- Dover AFB in Delaware. In Sept- Clara Lorane Greiner was the is going back to school to be- ry and were asked for their input. ember of 2002 Sandy Beaulieu name given to the daughter of come a taxidermist. April Mer- If you have not done so already, became a certified dressage Jeff and Rachel Greiner, born rill is married now and living please return your questionnaire (horseback riding sport) judge. today. This will ensure that your 9/10/02. Jeff is a music teacher in Fayetteville, NC. Bo Kennedy This took her two years of hard personal information will be accu- in Machias, ME. Jenny Merrill, was married last June to Lacie work, travel and competing. She rately included in this great new daughter of Bart and Robin Halfacre, both graduates of UMO passed with distinction which reference book. Vulner Merrill ’71, was mar- in engineering. Bo is working qualified her for the higher Within 2 to 3 months, the veri- ried on 9/7/02 to the grandson in South Portland, ME, as a level judging program. She is fication phase of this project will of Dick ’44 and Kay Burns civil engineer. They have bought begin. All alumni will be receiving currently working at the Isaac Libby ’45, Jarod Castonguay, a home in Westbrook. Dan and a telephone call from Bernard C. Royal Farm in Dover-Foxcroft, son of Kathy Libby Castonguay Kelly Lunn Nutter ’97 have a Harris Publishing Co., Inc., the teaching, training, and getting ’67. They make their home in baby girl, Brianne Allison, born official publisher of our directory. ready for the 2003 show season. Augusta, ME. Amanda Fisher 11/20/02, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. Please give the representative who Nicole Dubay is a direct sup- is working at a Mobil station They reside in Dover-Foxcroft. calls you a few moments of your port professional at OHI in Her- time to verify your listing. in Falmouth, MA. “No spouse, Sarah Lovell works for the US mon, ME. She makes her home To place a reservation for the children, or e-mail but quite Geological Survey in Provi- in Eddington. Patty Blockler Foxcroft Academy Alumni Direc- happy with life and her new dence, RI, while also pursuing is a a full-time student at Green tory, please advise the Harris rep- dog.” Christy Nye is married her M.A. at Clark University. Mountain College in Poultney, resentative during this conversa- to Roscoe Green and they have tion, since this will be the only op- VT, majoring in therapeutic a son Wyatt born 8/25/02. They Class of 1999 portunity for you to order the book. recreation. also have a daughter Claire born In May of 2003, Lucas Labree Scheduled to be released in 6/6/00. They make their home will graduate from Clarkson Class of 2001 February of 2004, the Foxcroft in Brownville Junction, ME. University with a BS in tech- Academy Alumni Directory prom- Majoring in physical education nical communications. Karrie ises to be a the definitive reference at Husson College, Melissa of over 5,800 alumni. Don’t miss Class of 1997 Hopkins has been in the Navy Michaud also plays first base the opportunity be a part of it! Nadine Thomsen worked in for four years and due to be on the softball team. film production in New York discharged in July of 2003. She City in 2001, but returned home intends to attend college and to Germany to study history pursue a career in emergency and politics at the University medical services. of Hamburg. Liza Manuel is teaching chorus and music at Class of 2000 Woodmont Middle School in Amber Larrabee and Alden Piedmont, SC. She very much Tibbetts ’98 will marry on enjoys it but misses all her 8/2/03. They have a son, Joshua friends from Maine. Thomas, born 7/4/02. Jason

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12 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Sports Highlights Foxcroft Academy Sports Highlights

While all of the Academy's sports teams enjoyed strong seasons this Josh Withee past fall and winter, some were exceptional. Here are a few of the highlights: huddles with teammates. Girls’ Cross-Country The Pony girls ended their year as Penobscot Valley Conference champions. They also took a second place finish in the Class C regional championship meet and took a third place finish in the Class C state meet. In the state meet, freshman Shannon Marden led the squad with a third place finish and a time of 22:00. Fellow teammate Rachel Almy finished 7th with a time of 22:29. Field Hockey Coach Philpot led her top seeded team to a 14-0 season and headed into the Eastern Maine Class B quarterfinals. They were and recorded Foxcroft Academy's first win in eight tries over the two upset by Erskine Academy, with two eight minute overtimes and time defending Class B state champion. two sets of penalty corners. The team and Coach Philpot are looking The Ponies won the LTC Eastern Maine Class C title with a 14-0 win forward to the 2003 fall season. over Bucksport. While the season ended with a 25-20 loss in the state Wrestling title game to defending state champ Boothbay, the Ponies left their fans The Pony wrestlers completed their season taking first place in with many memorable moments and high hopes for the 2003 season. the PVC Championship meet held in Bucksport and as runner-up in Boys’ Basketball the Eastern Maine Class C Championship. FA claimed two state cham- The Pony boys' basketball team ended the season with an impres- pions in their weight classes: Caleb Pelletier '05 and Randy Briggs '05. sive 17-1 record, ranked third in Eastern Maine Class B. In their first visit Football to the Bangor Auditorium in several years the boys took on Mount View The Ponies lived up to all expectations finishing the 2002 sea- in the Class B quarterfinal game, which they won 70-50. In the semi- son undefeated, including wins over perennial powers Stearns and final game played against second ranked Erskine Academy, the Ponies Winslow. The 12-6 win over Winslow, played on Oakes field, was par- came up short. Danny White was named Big East Conference Player of ticularly sweet as it ended the Black Raiders’ 24 game winning streak the Year and earned a spot on the first team All Conference Squad.

Foxcroft Academy sadly acknowledges the passing of these Obituaries alumni and friends: Martha Foss Easley ’24 5/11/02 Alice Green Carter ’40 11/11/02 George Butterfield ’53 4/23/02 Margaret Lyford Harter ’25 3/17/03 John Sanborn ’42 6/2/02 Audrey Bonsey Butts ’53 3/8/01 Max Place ’25 8/14/02 Charles Hewett ’42 7/22/02 Sidney Day ’54 10/23/02 Gilman Arnold ’27 12/25/02 Patricia Packard Merrill ’42 10/20/02 George Greene ’54 4/21/02 Norma Cole Steeves ’27 1994 Arthur Fowles, Jr. ’44 5/23/02 Shirley Drake Burton ’55 1/25/03 Evelyn Hall Johnston ’28 date unknown Howard Huntington ’44 12/12/02 Minnie Leathers Engstrom ’56 date unknown Wilma Hesketh Butler ’30 8/14/02 Irene Philpot King ’44 10/15/02 Marilyn Taylor Burgoyne ’57 1/8/03 Beatrice Stevens Bridges ’31 4/21/02 Frank Murch ’45 12/2/02 Maurice Smith ’70 2/15/03 Pauline McSorley Lyford ’32 7/16/02 Stephen “John” Mitchell ’45 3/12/02 Linda Engstrom Testa ’73 date unknown Virginia Hamm Chappell ’32 7/31/02 Mary Green Tumosa ’47 11/7/02 Dan Smith ’76 7/10/02 Mildred Dow Levensalor ’32 2/20/03 Justine Robbins McKusick ’48 date unknown Melissa Byam ’79 date unknown Ralph Gray ’35 3/20/02 Calvin Merrill ’49 12/25/02 Sammie Boadway - non alum 2/23/02 Dorcas Clark Snider ’36 date unknown Gordon Mercer ’49 10/12/02 John Spruce - “Voice of the Ponies” 3/13/02 Archie Lyford ’37 8/20/02 Philip Leighton ’50 12/26/02 Donald Schissler Lawrence Merrill ’37 7/19/02 Lois Potter Marsh ’50 7/31/02 - long time supporter of FA 3/4/03 Ivan Marshall ’40 9/23/02 Ralph Andrews ’51 12/23/01 Margaret Dunham - non alum 3/17/03

SPRING 2003 13 Reunions Last Summer’s Reunions Held Class of 1962 On 8/3/02 the Foxcroft Academy Class of 1962 enjoyed a fabulous 40th reunion. They kicked off the weekend with a bus ride in the Homecoming Parade, chanting F-O-X-C-R-O-F-T and hanging out the win- dows of their decorated school bus making believe they were 18 again. The bus sport- ed a “Washington D.C. or Bust” sign on the rear; and in keeping with 1962 tradition, the girls sat on one side and boys on the other. Several classmates participated in athletic activities of the day trying to revive their youth. Dick Albee ran (and finished!) the Front Row L-R: Suzanne Kinney Humphries, Sue Haber Babash, Barbara Beede Moore, 5K race…then ran and caught a ride on Sylvia Cummings Tibbetts. Second Row: Lillian Green Mayo, Gloria Downs Cook, Suzanne Stacy, “the bus.” They enjoyed a tour of good old FA Lorinda Sands Brody, Sally Floyd Tumosa, Kitty King Wells. Third Row: Hoyt Fairbrother, Jim Levensalor, Jim Moir, Leone Wellington Adler, Gail Hewett Doore, Gary Preble, Lendall Flanders. Back Row: and although they were in awe of all the Skip Hanson, Vic Hewett, Fred Cookson, Eric Anderson, Dennis Lyford, Phil Mitchell, Dana Spaulding improvements made to the facility, they could still close their eyes and hear echoes from Sue Stacy’s beautiful riverside home for say thank you to all who made donations, the past…fondly remembering Lap Lary, camaraderie, more excellent snacks, and committee members for their time, and to Mrs. White, Mrs. Trefethen, Mr. Groves, and fantastic fireworks. The highlight of the even- all those who couldn’t make it but took time of course, Til Thomas. The class was hon- ing was watching a movie, courtesy of Sue to write letters and bring the class up to date ored at the Alumni Banquet as the 40th Kinney Humphries, of their ’62 class trip to over the last 40 years. They are all looking class. Immediately following, they met at Washington D.C. Barb Moore would like to forward to meeting again for their 45th.

Class of 1997

The Class of 1997 celebrated our 5th year reunion last August. The weekend was filled with laughs and surprises. We had a blast catching up on each on other’s lives and reminiscing about the past. We found out that as much as things change, many friendships remained the same. The day was full of activities for all. Some of us participated in the alumni field hockey and soccer games. (That’s when we realized that we definitely were not in high school any- more!) After the parade, the class met at Peakes-Kenney State Park to relax in the sun for the afternoon and meet each other’s families. In the evening we enjoyed the great food at the Alumni Banquet and it should be noted that we hold the record for the most number of people attending from the 5th year class! We explored all the changes at the Academy, including the student center with leather couches and a big screen television! After the Banquet, we watched the fireworks and then it was off to my house to socialize until all hours of the morning. Thank you to all who came and made the night so special…and for all of you who didn’t come…we missed you! Amy Smith, Class V.P. Alumni Field Hockey Game — Steph Higgins Smith ‘88

14 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Reunion 2003 Reunion ’03 Bulletin Board Class of 1973 August 1, 2, and 3 Saturday afternoon BBQ Saturday night: Alumni Banquet Make Your Plans! “The Prom We Never Had semi-formal dress required” 7:30 - 1928- 75th Reunion 1968 - 35th Reunion Plans are still being finalized, so contact Reunion Contact: Reunion Contact: Alumni Offfice (207)564-8664 Cathie Thomas Goodine Steve Cross at the number below (207)564-8087 1933 - 70th Reunion for more info. Reunion Contact: 1973 - 30th Reunion Alumni Office (207)564-8664 Reunion Contact: Steve Cross (207)676-2132 1938 - 65th Reunion [email protected] Reunion Contact: or check out the class website at Alumni Office (207)564-8664 http://home.maine.rr.com/ thecrossfamily2/Cross/Index%20Page.htm 1943 - 60th Reunion Reunion Contact: Ruth Comeau 1978 - 25th Reunion Weatherbee (207)564-2518 Reunion Contact: Alumni Office (207)564-8664 1948 - 55th Reunion Reunion Contact: Lew Dow 1983 - 20th Reunion (207)564-8013 Reunion Contact: [email protected] Virginia Mayo Preble (207)285-7101 1953 - 50th Reunion Reunion Contact: Yvonne Robinson 1988 - 15th Reunion Class of 1958 Brown (207)564-2319 Reunion Contact: ’s Proposed list of activities: Connie Johnston Chase Cathy Lancaster Curry (207)564-7521 (207)564-7438 Friday night: Pot Luck at Ken Clark [email protected] Float in parade 1958 - 45th Reunion Alumni Banquet Reunion Contact: 1993 - 10th Reunion Breakfast Buffet at FA Betty Green Ellis (207)564-8338 Reunion Contact: Tim Caldwell [email protected] (617)489-0307 Contact Betty Green Ellis at [email protected] the number below for more info. 1963 - 40th Reunion Reunion Contact: 1998 - 5th Reunion Alumni Office (207)564-8664 Reunion Contact: Jessica Wentworth [email protected]

Class Photo Schedule The following class photos will be taken If you would like to arrange a special beginning at 7:15 P.M. and will be fin- time for your class’ picture, please con- ished by 8:00 P.M. Your class will be tact the Alumni Office at (207) 564-8664. called to the stage when it is time for the picture. Please stay and wait for your class to be called. Class Picture Purchase You will be able to place an order at the • 1928 • 1968 • 1933 Alumni Banquet or by calling Terelar • 1973 • 1938 • 1978 Advertising at (207) 989-1284 • 1943 • 1983 • 1948 4X5 - $7.00 8X10 - $13.00 • 1988 • 1953 • 1993 • 1958 • 1998 • 1963

SPRING 2003 15 Alumni Weekend

Plan Now to Celebrate Alumni Weekend ’03 With Your Classmates Alumni Weekend Schedule August 1 - August 3, 2003

Friday, August 1, 2003 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Lawn Party at Foxcroft Academy. The Alumni Jazz Band will be featured. All former FA band members are welcome to play, call Doug Smith at (207)564-8819 for more information. Refreshments will be available at no cost. Saturday, August 2, 2003 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. 5K Race - Registration begins at 7:00 A.M. and race starts at YMCA. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. FA Alumni Boys’ Soccer vs. FA Varsity Soccer Team if you would like to play, show up at the Academy dressed and ready. Contact John Brennan’98 at [email protected] for more information. 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. FA Alumni Field Hockey vs. FA Varsity Field Hockey Team if you would like to play, show up at Academy dressed and ready to play. Contact Amy Smith ’97 at [email protected] or Kylie Kimball at 401-556-8377 for more information. Arrive at field before parade starts. 9:30 A.M. - Noon Community Parade, class floats and cars welcome. Make plans on having your class joining the parade town office at (207) 564-3318 or 564-8664. 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. FA Alumni Girls’ Soccer vs. FA Varsity Soccer Team if you would like to play, show up at the Academy dressed and ready. Contact Darcy McCormick ’02 at [email protected] for more information. 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Alumni Boys’ Basketball vs. FA Varsity Basketball Team if you would like to play, show up at Sedomocha Middle School dressed and ready. Contact Cathy Hall at [email protected] for more information. 12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. Barbeque at FA following the morning competitions. Come join us as we say a special thank you to Associate Headmaster Matt Hackett. 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Alumni Golf Scramble held at Foxcroft Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded. You can put together your own team. Over 90 players last year! Please call Foxcroft Golf Club (207) 564-8887 to sign up for a tee time. 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Street Festival with crafters, food vendors, music, dancers, games for kids, barbecues, dunk tank, quilt show and much more. 5:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Hors d’oeuvre Social at Foxcroft Academy. Cost included with Banquet. 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Alumni Banquet at Foxcroft Academy. Cost $11. 7:30 P.M. - Midnight Fireworks and Street Dance to be held on the island across from the Academy. Before and after the fireworks, enjoy the sounds of Another World in the FA parking lot, playing the songs of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:00 A.M. - Noon Brunch for FA alumni classes in Pride Manu- facturing Student Center. Reservations by class required, call (207)564-8664. Cost is $6.

16 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Class of 1952 Alumni Banquet 2003 Pre-registration is highly recommended for the Alumni Banquet Celebrates 50 Years if you want your class to sit together. Registration is not required, but seating preference will be given to those who have made Held during Alumni Weekend 2002, the Class of 1952 had 31 class- reservations. See schedule on opposite page. mates participating in their celebration. The hospitality of Roger and Debbie Davis was enjoyed at Sebec Lake with a cookout Friday evening. A float engineered by Tom Gerrish had 25 52’ers on board Saturday Catered by the Academy’s Jeff Robinson morning for the community parade. The Alumni Banquet was attended Buffet dinner will be served with the following entrees: by 25 class members and more than 20 had breakfast in the Pride Prime Rib AuJus, Lemon Pepper Chicken, Student Center on Sunday morning. Thousands of miles were traveled Lobster/Seafood Newburg, Vegetable Lasagna. by three classmates to attend: Hazel Shorey from Dallas, Rosanna Smith Many delicious salads will also be served, Myer from WA, and Phyllis Miller Molnar from New Mexico. along with breads and Fresh Apple or The class applauds the efforts of Gloria Collins and her committee Cherry Crisp for dessert. for all their planning and arranging which made the weekend such a success. She even came in under budget which provided seed money for the class to set up an endowed remembrance fund for deceased classmates. Cost is $11 per person.

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