Class of 2010 Spring/Summer 2010 1 a PUBLICATION of FOXCROFT ACADEMY for ALUMNI & FRIENDS Dear Friends and Alumni, Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees

Volume No. XXXVIII Spring/Summer 2010

Class of 2010 Spring/Summer 2010 1 A PUBLICATION OF FOXCROFT ACADEMY for ALUMNI & FRIENDS Dear Friends and Alumni, Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees

ith the opening of the new dormitory last fall, Foxcroft Academy went 24-7. There President, Peter W. Culley ’61 have been a few challenges along the way such as serving 19 meals a week and Vice President, Kenneth A. Hews ’65 W providing full-time supervision and living arrangements on campus along with Secretary, Jane Hibbard-Merrill an array of activities and off campus excursions on nights and weekends. In all, though, Treasurer, David S. Ruksznis ’65 everything has gone extremely well. Truly, Foxcroft Academy has entered its next era of Susan M. Almy educating students. Lynne Coy-Ogan ’83 I hope you will enjoy reading an article in this issue by Lou Stevens ’49. Lou has offered Jason W. Frederick ’94 his extensive knowledge of Foxcroft football recalling past teams and their coaches. No one Edgar E. Gammon ’47 keeps score as well as Lou, author of two histories of Dover-Foxcroft and long-time sports H. Thomas Gerrish ’52 writer for the Piscataquis Observer. We dedicate this article to our championship football Thomas K. Lizotte team who came so very close to taking the state title last fall. Glenda Brown Smith Not to short our swimmers who, this year, were invited to the New England Regionals for Kevin L. Stitham ’70 the first time ever. And the girls basketball team made it to the state semi-finals, a first for Richard B. Swett Tracy Michaud Stutzman ’92 them as well. The boys team had a season record of 16-3 and played in the state tournament John E. Wentworth only to be defeated by top seed Washington Academy in the semi-finals. John E. Wiles ’51 I hope you are planning to attend this year’s Reunion Weekend August 6-8, 2010 (see Schedule of Activities in this issue). Events kick off with mini-classes Friday afternoon Honorary Trustees William C. Bisbee followed by the Lawn Party Friday evening. There will be a dedication ceremony honoring Doris G. Coy ’64 English chair and faculty member Jim Brown ’70 with proceeds from a quilt raffle being William C. Forbes III conducted by students during the weekend that will be added to the Horizon Scholarship Elizabeth H. Harvey Fund named to honor Jim. Donna L. Hathaway ’66 Also this summer we welcome Foxcroft Academy’s new Head of School, Mr. Arnold Louis O. Hilton Shorey. More about him and his plans for the Academy can be found in a question and Wayne O. Huff answer article located in this issue. Lois W. Reynolds ’54 I wish to thank everyone for their support this past year. It has been a transformational Martha G. Rollins ’37 one for Foxcroft Academy and I have been pleased and honored to have been a part of it. Douglas M. Smith ’65 Murray M. Stanhope ’37 Sincerely, Helen D. Stitham

Foxcroft Vandy Ellis Hewett ’75 Spring/Summer 2010 Head of School Editor: Ted Randall Director of Development Associate Editor: Cathy Hall Assistant Director of Development/Alumni Relations 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 On the cover: Class of 2010 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426, or call (207)564-6542. Publication photography by: Larry Ayotte and Jay Brennan We apologize: The last issue neglected to list Dr. Marjorie Mealey Devine ’52 with the class listing of donors to the Annual Giving Campaign. Trustee News Board of Trustees Names Three New Members Last January, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Peter Culley ’61 introduced three new members to the Foxcroft Academy Board.

Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan Dr. Tracy Michaud- Board of Directors. In 2005, Tracy was ’83 is Interim Provost Stutzman ’92 earned chosen for the Maine Biz magazine’s “NEXT” and Dean of the a Ph.D. in anthropol- list, and in 2007 she won the Governor’s School of Education ogy and archaeology Award for the CDBG Administrator of and Extended from the University the Year and the Warren “Pete” Myrick Learning at Husson of Pittsburgh. She is Community Service Award. As Director of University in Bangor, Executive Director the Maine Craft Association, Tracy oversaw Maine. She spent of the Maine Crafts the development of a Center for Maine 12 years as an Association. Tracy Crafts and the creation of a degree program Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan Dr. Tracy Michaud- elementary and Stutzman founded the Maine in Traditional and Contemporary Craft in middle school administrator in Maine and Highlands Guild Maine’s community college system. She Maryland. Recently she was named which merged with the Maine Crafts is an adjunct professor of anthropology Maine’s National Distinguished Principal. Association, a non-profit organization at the University of Southern Maine and Dr. Coy-Ogan holds degrees from Boston dedicated to promoting Maine craft artists. represents Maine at the National Center University, Johns Hopkins and Liberty She also served on the Maine Governor’s for Civic Education. In her spare time, University with specialties in education, Council for the Creative Economy and the she is involved at the Center Theatre, counseling and leadership. She has served Governor’s Council on Quality of Place. She East Sangerville Grange and Piscataquis on the Board of Directors of the Maine was a leader in the Realize! Maine Youth County Economic Development Council. Principals’ Association, the Maine Discovery Initiative and currently serves on the Maine Tracy also performs with the Slightly Off- Museum, and the Technical Exploration Arts Commission, the Maine Association Center Players and the Doughty Hill Band. Center. Lynne currently resides in Bangor of Non-Profits, and the National Craft She resides in Dover-Foxcroft with her with her husband and two daughters. Organization Development Association husband Sunny and two daughters. Jason Frederick ’94 graduated from Colby College with a degree in business and minor in envi- ronmental studies. He is the Safety and Training Administra- tor for the Sargent Jason Frederick Corporation in Stillwater, Maine. He has served with the United Way of Eastern Maine and helped create a heavy equipment operator program at the United Technologies Center in Bangor. He also teaches a construction safety class at the University of Maine. Jason currently resides in Brewer and enjoys skiing, home improvement projects, and fishing.

Trustee Chair Peter Culley ’60 (left) joins former trustee and Head of School Vandy Ellis Hewett ’75, current student and dorm resident Priscilla Muro ‘11, Karl Ward, CEO Nickerson O’Day construction management, and Scott Simons, architect at the ribbon cutting for the new dormitory last fall.

Spring/Summer 2010 1 Head of School

1. Tell us about yourself and your background in education. I graduated from Maine Central Institute (MCI) in 1985 and attended the An Interview with New University of Maine at Farmington on a four-year alumni scholarship. Shortly after graduating from there in 1989, Stacy (Roy) Head of School Shorey and I were married and began our teaching careers at Nokomis and Troy Central schools respectively. Arnold Shorey At Nokomis, I taught math, social studies and coached baseball and basketball. Our oldest son, Andrew, was born in 1991 and Christopher in 1994. In 1995, I moved to MCI where I taught math and coached football, basketball and softball. In 1997, I was named Dean of Students and started a master’s program in Educational Leadership at UMO. In 1998, I was appointed Assistant Principal at Warsaw Middle School in Pittsfield, Maine, and, in 2000, I was named Principal. That year I also received my master’s degree in Educational Leadership. I was certified as a Maine superintendent in 2004. In 2005, I returned to Nokomis as Principal and started a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program in Educa- tional Leadership. In 2009, I was appointed Assistant Superintendent for RSU 19, formerly Maine SAD 48. This spring I will receive my CAS in Educational Leadership. I see myself as a student of leadership and have plans to pursue a doctorate in educational leadership. I am proud that my son Andy is starting his second semester at the University of Maine Farmington studying secondary education and mathematics. My younger son, Chris, transferred this spring to Foxcroft Academy to complete his sophomore year. He was first in his class at MCI. Stacy is currently Director of Special Services at Maine SAD 53 already having earned her CAS in Educational Leadership. We all are very excited about our new home at Foxcroft Academy.

2 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Head of School

2. What have been some of the 4. How did you first become • providing the best possible environment more interesting challenges you interested in Foxcroft Academy? for our international students and local have faced as a teacher and families to explore Foxcroft Academy’s When I learned about the opening for resources administrator? the Head of School at Foxcroft Academy, • creating more opportunities for our While at Warsaw Middle School, my I was very intrigued. Through my international students to fully take major role was to be an agent of change. It experiences and research, I was very advantage of all that Dover-Foxcroft and was not a warm or inviting place to learn impressed with the Academy. Foxcroft the State of Maine have to offer when I arrived. In the six years I was there, has been a leader in standards-based I was able to transform the school into a education. There are many opportunities • ensuring that the community, alumni, nationally respected “Spotlight School” for students to be involved with the donors and trustees feel that they are recognized by the New England League of school: performing arts, music, and part of FA’s community Middle Schools. athletics in particular. As I went through In my first week at Nokomis I received the interview process, my resolve to 7. What role do you see alumni over 100 calls about the math program from become the next Head increased as I met the trustees, students, teachers, taking in the life of Foxcroft board members, community members and Academy? parents. I helped transform their math administrators and community members. program into an outstanding and well- Their values and beliefs are very similar to • to be a part of our school my own. Even though I had just accepted a respected one. We did an analysis of the • to visit often methods and materials they were using and new role as Assistant Superintendent at worked through the supervision and RSU 19, I could not pass up the opportunity. • to support our initiatives evaluation process with the staff. And when I was very fortunate to be successful in • to position the Academy as a leader we selected a new program, we worked hard becoming the next Head of School. among independent schools in the region to educate the parents and community • to support and help create about it. Today, Nokomis math students 5. What unique strengths or opportunities which are responsive to score well on high stakes tests, and the perspectives do you bring? the needs of our students math department is a model in the way • I have experience achieving “coherence,” they conduct professional development. the ability for all the parts to work with Also, I started advisory programs in 8. What would be your message each to benefit the whole two schools that did not have one before to current parents and students? as a way to build relationships between • building positive relationships It is a tremendous honor to be named faculty and students. My most recent work • modeling expectations Head of School at Foxcroft Academy. I look was to improve school scores on state and forward to working with all stakeholders national tests. • keeping what is best for students in the forefront of decision-making and leading continuing and building on the long-standing reputation of excellence for their children. 3. How do you rate the state of others to do the same education in Maine? The nation? • I have both public and independent school backgrounds that will help 9. What is your evaluation The state of education is, at best, forge a strong relationship with of the relationship between challenging. As the struggle continues our communities while having the sending towns, the local school to fund education and hold schools experience of running an international district and FA? accountable, a new set of circumstances residential program has been created that is pulling schools I believe that there is a resilient in many different directions due to new foundational relationship already and initiatives every year at the federal 6. What do you expect will be I want to continue to strengthen that and state levels. Foxcroft Academy and some of the challenges facing relationship which is essential to Foxcroft independent schools in general are in Foxcroft Academy and town Academy’s success. the best position as we go about the job academies in general? of educating young people without the • maintaining a world-class educational bureaucracy created by these initiatives. institution in a lean economy • increasing our markets to attract other local, regional and national students

Spring/Summer 2010 3 School News Around the Academy Latin Scholars Sports Season Goes Receive Awards Live Online Latin teacher Mr. Peter Hartel recently Alumni from far and near were able accompanied fourteen Latin scholars from to catch live home game action during Foxcroft Academy on a trip to Hiram, ME, basketball this past season. Veteran to attend the Maine Junior Classical League announcer Pete Caruso called the games Fall Convention and Certamen (Latin for live over the internet to folks who logged on contest). About 500 Latin students from to the Academy website from all over the throughout Maine met for the convention world. He was joined by FA alumnus Jere and competition. Students took a series District V combined chorus White ’72, faculty member Gary Worthing of exams in areas such as Roman History, and retired faculty member Gary Wakeland Latin Derivatives, Mythology, Latin FA Hosts District V on the broadcasts throughout the season. vocabulary, Latin grammar and Reading Honors Music Festival Alumni called in from as far away as Texas Comprehension. Receiving recognition to say how much they enjoyed listening Over 230 students from 17 high schools at the Certamen from the Academy were to the games. You can tune in by clicking traveled to Foxcroft Academy in late Ellsworth Bell, Erin Boyer, Matt Brown, on the Foxcroft Academy website January to participate in the District V Brian Chambers, Cole DuMonthier, www.foxcroftacademy.org Honors Music Festival. Participants in Courtney Edgerly, Neal Hicks, Maddie band, string, orchestra and chorus from Kelly, Alex Long, Clifford Neece, Nick schools all over the state gave a public Strout, and Colby Bombero. concert in the Foxcroft Academy gym. Students were chosen by their teachers to take part in the festival, which brought two days of music and rehearsals to FA.

National Honor Society grew by 9 new members at ceremonies February 9, 2010 National Honor Society Grew by Nine Members More than $600 was raised on Hats for Haiti Day Juniors Erin Boyer, Vanessa Cousins, Cole DuMonthier, Rebekah Flanders, Neal Hat Day for Haiti Hicks, Wei Li, Clifford Neece, Bethany Ward For a donation to the Haiti Earthquake and Alissa Toner were inducted into the Relief Fund, Academy students were National Honor Society during a special allowed to wear hats for one day last Vanessa Lougee scores 1,000 points ceremony February 9. The National Honor January. Styles ranged from ball caps to the Society recognizes outstanding students truly bizarre. More than $600 was raised Second Female Basketball based on their scholarship, leadership, in one day for the cause. A second fund Player in FA History to service and character. To be considered for raising event, an International Foods nomination, students must have attained at Festival, was held in early February to aid Score 1000 Points least a 3.575 grade point average. A five earthquake victims. Faculty, staff and Foxcroft senior Vanessa Lougee scored member faculty committee invites qualifying students were treated to a variety of 12 points to lead the Ponies to a 37-17 students to apply. Keynote speaker at the international foods prepared by boarding victory over PCHS on February 4. Lougee event, Director of Development Ted Randall, students from China, Korea, Brazil, France, needed only seven of those points to be shared the stories of five alumni who had Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam with other the second girl in FA history to score 1,000 gone on to lives of scholarship, leadership, delectable items cooked up by the Spanish career points. The first wasKelly Dow service and character, setting examples and French Clubs. Anderson ’97 who played from 1993 to 1997. and goals for the new inductees.

4 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS School News Around the Academy Outward Bound Leadership Award Presented Harold Neal Hicks ’11, son of Harold and Tammie Hicks of Dover-Foxcroft, has received of the 2010 Outward Bound International student Adrien Simon ’10 poses for PBS camera crew in the new dorm during Leadership Award. filming last February. One of 24 given 200 Free Relay - Zach Evans, Donnie Boyer, annually in the United States and funded Public Broadcasting Seth Oldfield, Cameron Fadley by an anonymous donor, the Outward Special to Feature Swimmers Reap Rewards Bound Leadership Award covers tuition Foxcroft Academy and fees for an Outward Bound wilderness All five of the swim team members course up to 14 days long. This is the ninth A production crew from the PBS series who participated in the New England year that Foxcroft Academy has presented Insights was at Foxcroft Academy filming Championships returned home with a medal. this award to a student in the junior class students and classes February 9. Insights is Seth Oldfield ’10 finished his terrific high based on an essay, leadership traits, hosted by former “20/20” anchor Hugh school career by winning three medals. He and commitment to community service. Downs. This episode grew out of a research set a new school record and placed 4th in Harold will be participating in a 14-day project commissioned several years ago the 100 yard breaststroke, got 4th place backpacking trip in the Colorodo Rockies. by the Maine Association of Independent in the 200 yard IM and along with Zack Schools and undertaken by Foxcroft Evans ’11, Donnie Boyer ’13 and Cameron Academy’s Associate Head Jay Brennan. Fadley ’13 set a new school record with a The project investigated the 200-year 3rd place finish in the 200 yard free relay. tradition of town academies in Maine. Cameron came in 4th in the 200 yard IM Brennan added that Maine has what remains and 9th in the 100 yard backstroke. Donnie of a very successful grass roots educational placed 11th in the 50 freestyle. For the model. At one point there were 122 town girls, Amber Murray ’12 placed 4th in the Nickerson & O’Day, Inc. academies in Maine. Only nine are left, 100 yard backstroke. This was the first Endows New he added. But each is thriving, providing time Foxcroft has sent swimmers to the real pluralism within the educational Construction Engineering New England meet and our participants landscape. The Insights footage is expected represented the Academy well. Scholarship Fund to air this summer on PBS. Karl Ward, President and CEO of FA Students Share Nickerson & O’Day of Brewer, Maine, Tea and Poetry With announced the creation of the Nickerson & O’Day Construction and Engineering Governor Baldacci Scholarship Fund at Foxcroft Academy. Four FA students in Mrs. Gaudion’s English Awards will be made to graduating seniors class visited the Blaine House in Augusta expecting to pursue a 4-year Construction this spring for tea with Gov. and Mrs. Management or Construction Engineering Baldacci and to hear readings by Maine degree with preference given to those poets including FA parent Dawn Potter, who choose to study at the University John Farnsworth, and Robert Gibbons. of Maine at Orono. Civil Engineering and At the reading were Amanda Moreau, Architecture degrees may be considered Brittany Allen, Anthony Moulton and as well. To be eligible, students must Kemai Xu. Following the program the achieve a 3.25 GPA, or 90, on a grading students were given a tour of the historic scale of 100. rooms and gardens at the Blaine House. Alumnus Mike Weymouth ‘60 visits art and web design classes (with student Amber Murray). Spring/Summer 2010 5 Student News

More than half the intense enjoyment of fly-fishing is derived from the beautiful surroundings, the satisfaction felt from being in the open air, the new lease on life secured thereby, and the many pleasant recollections of all one has seen, heard and done. Horizon ---Charles F. Orvis ruer words could not have been spoken as I learned on this Scholar very special outing made possible in part with the help of T the Gordon and Wilma Andrews Horizon Scholarship Fund. Last November, I flew from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh, Goes Pennsylvania, to study steelhead trout as part of my Horizon Scholarship study program. After leaving Pittsburgh, we drove three hours north toward Lake Erie. It was one of the most Fishing beautiful rides I have ever been on. I even saw a coyote high on a cliff looking down at the road as we passed by. For this fly-fishing expedition, I stayed with my uncle in Girard, by Corey Thompson ’12 Pennsylvania, the center of Steelhead Alley, a group of creeks that are home to thousands of spawning steelhead trout during certain seasons. People come from around the world to fish for them in Girard. I, too, had the pleasure of fishing while I was there. However, in the words of A.K. Best, “the fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad.” I did have the good fortune, however, to catch a six pound twenty-seven inch female (hen) steelhead which I released unharmed. The highlight of my trip was a visit to the Fairview Fish 2010 Horizon Scholars Culture Station, home to 300,000 baby steelhead, which is This past March, six students received scholarships for operated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. They summer study under Foxcroft Academy’s Horizon Scholarship had not yet brought in the adults. There were two long buildings program. Sophomore Ali Conroy ’12 will receive training in loaded with baby fish and when you walked by, you could see the the field of therapeutic horseback riding.Alissa Toner ’11 fish jump. plans to attend the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts I talked to one of the staff members who said they were about in Deer Isle. Chuqiao Ren ’11 will be attending a summer to catch 600 adult steelhead and spawn them at the hatchery. program at Johns Hopkins University. Lan Nguyen ’11 will When we arrived at the hatchery we had to remove all outerwear be attending summer school at Stanford. Bethany Ward ’11 to protect the fish from the spread of bacteria. Had the bacteria will be in a program at the University of Vermont. Harold gone into the fish tanks, it would have decimated the fish Hicks ’11 will be participating in an Outward Bound 14-day population. Something I found very interesting was that the baby backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies. steelhead all had a little white spot on their back. It turns out the In announcing the awards at a school assembly, Trustee fish pick at each other. Thank you so much to the benefactors of and Chair of the Scholarship Committee Tom Lizotte said the Gordon and Wilma Andrews Horizon Scholarship Fund. there are 15 endowed Horizon funds made possible by contributions from generous alumni friends, faculty, staff and trustees with a total value of more than $150,000. “You do not have to be rich to give to Foxcroft,” he added. “You just have to care about this school, its students, and be open to giving.” Horizon Scholarships support students who wish to grow academically and personally as well as raise their awareness of the many educational opportunities that exist beyond the walls of Foxcroft Academy. The awards are intended primarily for summer learning experiences. Any full-time Foxcroft Academy student is eligible to apply.

6 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Town News

Alumni Business Profile Nor’easter Restaurant Owner, Seth Ostrosky ’92 Location: 44 North St., Dover-Foxcroft Telephone: (207) 564-2122

fter graduation from Foxcroft Academy, Seth Ostrosky ’92 attended the University of Maine majoring in biology. He spent A a year in Atlanta working in restaurants featuring Chinese, fast food, seafood and pizza. Bringing some of those skills home to Maine, Seth worked at and later leased a small eatery in Greenville. After studying business math and biology, Seth renovated the building (the former Collette’s Restaurant) in Dover-Foxcroft in 2004, adding kitchen space, eating area, and another restroom. The Nor’easter begins its 7th year serving hungry diners in 2010. A popular eating spot, the Nor’easter is open seven days a week from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM (7 PM on Sundays during the winter). The menu features family style selections. The restaurant can seat up to 49 people. Reservations are accepted. There is a full-service bar. Entrees range from $5 - $15. The most expensive, the Nor’easter Feaster, is a seafood sampler priced at $19.95. Most popular items on the menu are the broasted chicken and haddock CLIP AND SAVE COUPON dinners which come fried, baked, broiled, in a basket or sandwich. Credit cards are accepted. Between June 1 and December 31, 2010, this coupon is good for a free appetizer with the purchase of two entrees. Thank you for supporting a local alumni business. No facsimiles will be accepted.

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society is here to save and share our history. Members are dedicated to this goal. Current projects at the Historical Society include: • spearheading an interest in preserving and restoring Central Hall • interviewing elderly people with Dover and Foxcroft memories • creating walking tours so all can enjoy a healthy walk, complete with our history • cataloging and photographing our cemeteries and sharing the information on-line

President: Mary Annis [email protected] Director: Nancy Battick [email protected] Director: Sylvia Dean [email protected]

If you would like to know more or become a member, check our website. (207) 564-0820 | e-mail: [email protected] | website: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~medfhs

Spring/Summer 2010 7 Foxcroft Football Foxcroft Academy Fields Football Legends First Year Coaches Rack Up Remarkable Records

oxcroft football fans wondered last In 1922, Arthur Farley, a three-sport fall how a new and young head coach grad from Bates College, came to Foxcroft F would do with a veteran Ponies team Academy to teach science and coach where he would be replacing a long-time football which was the last Academy squad and highly successful coach Paul Withee to use the field at the demolished racetrack whose 19 years at the helm were nearly on Park Street for home games. Very few as many years in number as the age of his details are known about his 6-1 season, as successor. Even fans far from Oakes Field there was no information about the two wins soon knew, however, that Coach Danny over Brownville Jct. and Newport found White ’03 was an excellent choice, both in the Piscataquis Observer or the Foxcroft because of White’s history as an athlete and Review. Farley left the Academy for a new MVP and because he was working with a teaching position after just one year. team of talent that matched his own. As it There would be four coaches in the next turned out, no beginning coach in Foxcroft 14 years before the fifth came in the fall of Academy football history – which dates back 1937. His team set the standards by which to 1893 – ever started his career with 11 all other teams would be judged. Comparing straight victories. In 2009, Coach White did. the1937 team and the 2009 team, both gave Coach White The best previous record for consecutive up just one touchdown in four games. Raoul games won by a team with a first-year coach or a former player coached if no faculty Bourgoin, just 22 and a June graduate of was eight in 1937. member knew the sport. Four came the UMO where he played fullback, coached In the 112 years of team history, there directly from college to teach and coach. the 1937 squad. He had only one assistant. were 47 first-year coaches. Twenty-nine In 1908, the new football coach was a On offense, the 1937 team scored easily opened the season with a loss. Eighteen recent FA player, Claude Boyle, whose team 46-6 over Belfast, 53-6 over Greenville, and 20-0 started with a win. White was the 19th to win was not only undefeated, but never even over Dexter. But, if it was held to just one TD, his first game as head coach with assistants scored upon going into the last three then the defense shut out the opponents. A Gary Worthing, Ryan Taylor ’01, Wade minutes of the 8th and final game of the 0-0 tie with Cony in the opener was followed Witham ’09, Tom Nason ’80, Trey Merrill season when a fumble was taken by a by eight straight wins, the best for any first- ’03, Mark Stroud and Joe Champeon ’78. Belfast player who ran for a touchdown to year coach for 72 years until White started Three of the five first-year coaches tie the game at 5-5 (a touchdown was just his career at Foxcroft Academy with 11 wins stayed just one year at Foxcroft Academy. five points back then). The extra point gave and no ties. But there were no playoffs in 1937 The other two lasted only two years. The the visitors the win at 6-5 giving the team a which prevented the team from possibly hav- five most successful first-year coaches had season record of 5-1-2. The game was played ing more wins. They did win the Piscataquis a combined record of 43 victories, six at Doore Field, the site today of the Mayo County Championship. Bourgoin eventually defeats, and three ties. One was just out Street complex. Coach Boyle returned four enlisted in the Air Force. Three years later, of the Academy in the days when a captain, years later for just three games. he died in a plane crash at the age of 25.

8 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Foxcroft Football Foxcroft Academy Fields Football Legends First Year Coaches Rack Up Remarkable Records By Lou Stevens ’49

The amazing fortunes that Foxcroft Academy had with first-time head coaches Season 2009 continued two and four years later. First in 1939 was William Soule, a Bowdoin 2009 FA Football Team Record* graduate, who stayed just one year before FA vs. Mattanawcook 28-7 going to Bangor to teach. He had the only FA vs. Dexter 48-14 team never scored upon in the school’s FA vs. Bucksport 27-0 history with a 6-0 record. FA vs. Orono 70-6 Then came Roy Briggs from Bates FA vs. Old Town 55-0 College where he was a student and played FA vs. Stearns 41-0 football. His 1940 team was scored upon. FA vs. Rockland 45-0 But he ended the season at 7-0. He would FA vs. John Bapst 46-15 add another win in 1941 before losing to FA vs. Calais 55-6 Dexter. After his second year, he left for the FA vs. Stearns 28-8 military and did not return. It would be FA vs. John Bapst 14-13 27 years until the next Foxcroft Academy (Eastern Maine Championship) team would go undefeated in 1967 under FA vs. Dirigo (State Title) 20-37 Walt Beaulieu with Danny White’s uncles, * from Little Ten Conference stats, David and Trey Anderson, at quarterback regular season only and running back. How different the history School Records Set of Academy football might have been if any of the first year coaches had stayed! H Ryan Stroud 1,685 yards passing and 28 touchdowns (also a Little Ten record) Taking out the short losing season of H Josiah Richard had 43 receptions for 671 yards and 8 touchdowns. Richard Boyle, the amazing stats for the six rookie also had 62 kicking points and seven extra points in one game tied a school coaches – and their teams, too, of course record first set in 1908 – combined amounted to 43 wins, three H Coach White, Class C MVP 2003, is the first Academy grad in 71 years to be losses and three ties. head coach in football. Team Records H Josiah Richard 3 for 3 in field goals, first in pass receiving with 27 for 422 yards. H Ian Champeon, 13 receptions for 260 yards. H Foxcroft Academy led the Little Ten Conference allowing the fewest yards per game with an average of 138. There were 34 recoveries, fifteen from fumbles, and 19 from interceptions during the 2009 season. Average offense 322.6 yards per game. H Ian Champeon rushed for 716 yards, Ed. Note – Mr. Lou Stevens ’49, who appears in the 1949 yearbook photo above, began reporting sports H Ryan Stroud completed 57 of 114 passes for 965 yards and 20 TD’s. for the Piscataquis Observer in 1948 while he was a student at the Academy. He returned to sports reporting 2009 Team Honors in 1956 and continued full-time through 1968. Then he wrote part-time for the Piscataquis Observer First Team Offense First Team Defense during the 1990’s. He reported FA football and local Ryan Stroud, QB Brad Dow, Lineman history for the Eastern Gazette in Dexter for a dozen years. He has published several books on the history Ian Champeon, RB Ian Champeon, Linebacker of FA football, and a two-volume history of Dover- Ryan Olmsted, Guard Josiah Richard, Defensive Back Foxcroft. He is a journalism graduate of Boston Brad Dow, Tackle Ryan Olmsted, Defensive Guard University who currently resides in Sangerville. Josiah Richard, receiver, place kicker Authors note: A special thanks to all who helped provide information for this article, especially Mike All Academic team: Robert Harmon, Stroud, D.J. Clukey, Mitchell Fadley Archer of the Little Ten Conference, Tom Nason, Tim Coaches of the Little Ten Conference selected Ryan Stroud “Co-Player of the Year” Smith and Dan White.

Spring/Summer 2010 9 Class Notes

Class of 1961 Class of 1970 Class Agent: Tom Coy Class Agent: In Touch [email protected] Earlene Engstrom Hartford After 42 years in Alaska (having (207)564-7855 arrived in 1967 for one year), Tom Levensalor is a graduate Susan Stitham is moving to student at Phoenix University and Ashland, OR, this summer. Her now lives in Bullhead City, AZ. summers will still be spent at the “incomparable Sebec Lake, of Class of 1971 course.” Charlie Edgerly retired in Class Agent: Fred Brawn December after spending 35 years [email protected] on the Dover-Foxcroft police After completing a three year force doing the night shift. He said tour with the Defense Threat it will take some time to change Reduction Agency, Lt Col his day/night routine, but he’s Matthew C. Smith, USAF, recently looking forward to “enjoying returned from a one year sunshine instead of the stars.” deployment to Iraq where he served as Director of Logistics Florida Alumni Reunion at the home of Rick and Nancy Stone Page ’60. Class of 1963 Support for the Iraqi Training and Linda Speed Lougee ’60, Nancy Stone Page ’60, Joyce Andrews Class Agent: Linda Clark Howard L-r: Advisory Mission of the Multi- Crawford ’68, Sally Plummer Tasker ’60, Rick Page ’60, Mike Crawford ’61, After 26 years as a math teacher Walter Lougee ’60 National Security Transition at SedoMoCha Middle School in Command-Iraq. He is now serving Dover-Foxcroft, Bob Bragan has summers in Dover-Foxcroft, during as a Professor of Systems Class of 1953 retired. His granddaughter, Lexi, is the school year Brian Howe Acquisition Management at the Class Agent: a member of the Foxcroft Academy returns to China to teach English. Defense Acquisition University at Yvonne Robinson Brown Class of 2010. Carla Baird (207) 564-2319 Joe Zilinksy and wife Callie Bragan ’64 is a kindergarten and Fort Belvoir, VA. He and his family are retired in Otisfield, ME. Mac and Dottie Anderson ’57 first grade teacher in Dover- continue to reside in Fredericks- Mary Harvey Marble lives Blanchard celebrated their 50th Foxcroft. They have three sons: burg and look forward to visiting in Leesburg, FL. Faith Olton wedding anniversary last year. Bill ’90, Chris ’92 and Dave ’95 Maine this coming summer! Whitten and husband Clyde They are happy to spend four who are best friends. months a year at Sebec Lake. attended Clyde’s 50th reunion Class of 1972 last summer. The Whittens live Class of 1968 Class Agent: in Palmyra, ME. Walter and Class of 1959 Class Agent: Suzanne Cox Raymond Class Agent: Blaine Rideout Linda Speed Lougee are new Cathie Thomas Goodine [email protected] (207)564-8555 grandparents, a grandson born [email protected] Dave Albee recently was named Stuart Mountain came from Texas to their daughter Julie. One Mark Stitham will be appearing Associate Director of Public for the class’ 50th reunion last grandchild is a sophomore at FA, on a national television Relations at Dominican University summer. He writes, “You don’t and another in the 8th grade commercial for Capital One of CA. He also writes a weekly realize the excellent education in Milo. Gary and Peggy credit cards. He will portray a column for the Comcast SportsNet that you receive at FA until going Shepardson Wakeland spend “hapless fisherman.” Bay Area. Dave began his career out into the world and competing their winters in Naples, FL, and with others. I was able to receive Rick and Nancy Page are in two degrees because of it.” Zephryhills, FL, during the winter months. Norma Lyford Dyer and Class of 1960 her husband Greg are hosting two Class Agent: Nancy Stone Page international “daughters” from [email protected] Korea for the third year. Both Last September, Sharon Sweetser girls are seniors and very much Emery hosted a potluck supper considered part of the Dyer for classmates Shirley Pratt family. Shirley Pratt Swicker LPN Swicker, Peggy Shepardson is still working as well as caring Wakeland, Sheila Smith Schaaf, for her grandson, Conner. Sharon Norma Lyford Dyer, Linda Sweetser Emery provides a loving Speed Lougee, and Nancy Stone home for many homeless kitties Page. They plan to have more as well as visiting classmates. suppers in the future and would Sheila Smith Schaaf is very to have others join them. Call active working in her church’s Sharon at (207) 564-7865 for food cupboard both in Dover- Florida Alumni Reunion at the home of trustee and alumnus Gene details. While he spends his Foxcroft and Brownville. Gammon ’47 and Winnie Macomber. Seated: Winnie Macomber, Gail Clark Henderson ’63, Myra Clark Salley ’74. Standing: Virg Warren ’36, Gene Gammon ’47. 10 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS Class Notes at the Piscataquis Observer Class of 1990 and worked for the Marin Class Agent: Independent Journal for 22 years. Nancy Hathaway Seavey Mike Milner owns and operates a [email protected] custom woodworking shop, Clean Heidi Chambers Walker and Cuts Woodworks, in Waynesville, husband Lance welcomed MO. He and wife Laura have four daughter Dylan Autumn 9/7/09, grown children and are enjoying joining her big sister Ava Quinn, 3. their two grandchildren. Class of 1992 Class of 1973 Class Agent Theresa King Class Agent: Russ Hewett Nancy Sockabasin Jones and [email protected] husband Joel of San Mateo, Jane Hayes Stitham has been CA, welcomed Lola Sockabasin Jones 9/5/09. Lola joins big named Executive Director of Pine brother Kennedy, 4. Tree Hospice in Dover-Foxcroft. Jane holds a BS in Business Class of 1993 Boston Alumni Reunion held at the Concord Colonial Inn March 27, 2010. Administration and a Masters Back row (l-r): Joan Brewster Garniss ‘58, Howard Garniss, Herb Cronin, Class Agent: Tim Caldwell Duane Crabtree ‘58, Arnold Shorey incoming Head of School. Front row (l-r): in Education degree from UNH. [email protected] Stacy Shorey, Astrid Peterson Cronin ‘54, Fred Robbins ‘41, Sayoko Crabtree. Most recently, she was Chief Matthew Jones attended EMCC Financial Officer at the Charlotte in Bangor, ME. He is working as Class of 1998 graduated from Sarah Lawrence White Center in Dover-Foxcroft. a drafting/design supervisor at Class Agent: College having focused on non- Moosehead Cedar Log Homes Melissa Tibbetts Cadieux fiction writing, social justice and Class of 1979 in Greenville. [email protected] the development of “Empty Bellies” Class Agent: Peter Chase Melissa and husband Phil ’95 - a student-based fair food distri- [email protected] Class of 1994 welcomed their daughter Clair bution program that collected Ryner Sandberg writes that he Class Agent: Christine born 8/7/09, joining leftover food from the campus is a proud grandfather of Dylan Amy Charles Vacchiano big brother Bryce. Stacey Ranta dining hall and from local food and he taught him to ride a [email protected] Herrick and her husband Steve establishments and then delivered motorcycle at the age of 4. Stephanie Johnston Florey and welcomed daughter Taylor it to nearby communities in need. husband Matthew welcomed Ashlynn on 10/3/09. Taylor joins Her program received national Class of 1982 Noah David Florey on 8/14/09. big brother Cole and the family recognition from the International Grandparents are Fred and Class Agent: Troy Hartley resides in Sangerville, ME. Youth Foundation in 2006 when she Linda Gilman Johnston ’73. [email protected] Stephen Caldwell and wife Caitlin was selected as one of 20 young Cynthia Dean is Key Account Class of 1995 welcomed Keava Elizabeth on leaders who were honored for Manager at Quayside Publishing 10/23/09. Proud grandparents are their diligent social change efforts. Class Agent: Jay Dottie Brennan in Minneapolis, MN. and . This is Heather Morrison Whitten the their ninth grandchild. [email protected] Class of 2002 Class Agent: Josh Chase Amy Beless Hensley and husband Class of 1984 [email protected] Class Agent Needed Kevin welcomed daughter Julia Class of 1999 Class Agent: Casey Scott Spencer Aaron Sutton recently returned Lynn on 10/31/09. Jolene West Wes Mallett is engaged to a girl [email protected] Ensey and husband Anthony to the East Coast from the Puget from Cebu University in the Dustin Shorey, a student at Sound area of Washington state. Philippines. are parents to sons Trevor, 11, Caelib, 7, and infant Jacoby. They Highland Community College in He currently works at Cape also have a daughter Gabriella. Freeport, IL, is studying welding Canaveral Air Force Station as Class of 1989 The Enseys live in Clinton, ME, and fabrication. He was married a mechanical engineer for the Class Agent: and Jolene works for the Inland to Kari Ann Lewis on 12/5/08. Department of the Navy. Darcy Caroline O’Brien LaBelle Healthcare System in Waterville. The couple welcomed a daughter McCormack married Brian [email protected] Kloe Tiffany born 1/6/10. Burgess ’97 in August 2008. Darcy Debbie Brennan Boyd recently Grandfather is Ron Shorey ’74. is a dental assistant at Steinke & was named Executive Director Class of 1996 Class Agent: Angela Snow Coy Keith Shaw and wife Rachel Caruso Dental Care Dover-Foxcroft. of the Piscataquis Chamber of [email protected] announce the birth of their Commerce. Deb was employed Kylie Kimball married Scott daughter Karly Renee on 10/2/09. Class of 2003 with U.S. Cellular for 16 years. Tremble on 6/26/09. Kylie Class Agent: Will Mallett She also owned The Learning received her bachelor’s degree Class of 2001 [email protected] Tree, a pre-school in Dover- in Health Science from the USM Class Agent: Dana Frasz Jana Sickles Richardson and Foxcroft. Deb holds a Business in 2008 and works as a physical [email protected] husband Robert ’00 welcomed Administration degree with a therapist assistant at Maine Dana is a Project Manager for daughter Elliott Louise on 10/13/09. minor in Economics from USM. Medical Center in Portland, ME. Ashoka’s Changemakers. She Grandparents are Mark and

Spring/Summer 2010 11 Class Notes (cont.)

Annette Dow Richardson ’75 and Aunt Kerry Richardson’03. Congratulations! The family makes their home in The following students made Dixfield, ME.Patrick Campbell Dean’s List for the fall semester. and wife Tammy Wortman Campbell recently welcomed twin University of Maine at Orono sons Ethan and Jacob. Patrick Isaac Almy ’07 owns Campbell Small Engine Paul Bombero ’07 Repair in Harmony, ME. Heather Matthew Brenc ’09 Hall recently became engaged to Lauryl Cookson ’08 Ethan Annis. Heather works for Jerod Hayes ’07 Alison Huff ’06 Dexter Family Practice and Ethan Erica Kaufman ’05 is a graduate of UMO with a degree Angela Larson ’06 in business administration. He is Greg MacAlister ’07 the manager of Lary Funeral Home An error in the last issue of the alumni magazine incorrectly listed a picture Renee Maheu ’08 in Dover-Foxcroft and Milo. The as that of the Wakeland family, when in fact it was the Shepardson family. Cody Smith ’08 wedding is planned for 6/12/10. Included in the photo are front row L-R: Luella Dow Ostrofsky ’34, Helen Megan Taylor ’09 Dow Thomas ’31, Alice Dow Shepardson ’29, Lucette Shepardon Merson ’65, Rachel Shepardson Kimball ’71. Back row L-R: Andrea Ostrofsky, Lew Virginia Templet ’06 Class of 2004 Shepardson ’69, Laura Shepardson, Gary Wakeland, Tammi Wakeland Tyler Weymouth ’08 Class Agent Needed Flanders ’85 and Margaret Shepardson Wakeland ’60. US Military Academy Courtney Wright Arcaro and Stephanie Hasenfus ’09 husband John announced the 1/15/10. They named her Ava Husson University birth of their son, Brady John, Class of 2007 Claire and grandparents are Tim Kacey Beckwith ’06 1/4/10. Grandparents are Peter ’81 Class Agent Needed and Julie Sargent Anderson ’71, Amanda Robinson ’09 and Shirley Nason Wright ’80. Brianne Libby is captain of the and Robert and Jo-Dee Edes. Tricia Weymouth ’06 cheerleading squad at the Class of 2005 University of Maine at Farmington. Northeastern University Class of 2006 Dan Perkins ’05 Class Agent: Rolinda Mitchell She was in Guatemala last year Class Agent Needed [email protected] working with an organization Stonehill College Karen Thompson’s sister Katie Army SPC Michael McNaughton called Safe Passage. She helped Kelsey Hill ’06 ’11 was telling faculty member graduated in October from teach children who live and University of Maine PI Mrs. Gaudion that Karen is the aerial delivery specialist- work in a garbage landfill in Dan Rosebush ’07 now in California and had two parachute rigger course at the Guatemala City. Brianne plans to Bates College films entered into the 2009 film 262nd Quartermaster Battalion return this summer to continue Graham Pearsall ’09 festival in LA. at Fort Lee in Petersburg, VA. her work there. Union College Shannon Long graduated with a David Frasz ’07 bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Colby College Management from the University Steve Tatko ’06 of South Carolina. Now she is Left: The reason we leave enrolled in a master’s program Dover-Foxcroft in January - photo University of Vermont Abigail Ruksznis’09 in Management and Leadership taken January 2010 outside of Webber Ace Hardware, E. Main Rochester Inst. of Technology at Liberty University. She is to at Essex Street. be married to Arnold Schoeman Christopher Bridges ’09 in Mudlersdrift, South Africa this fall. Melissa MacAlister graduated from Hofstra University last May. She lives More FA Alums in Military in Astoria, Queens, NY, where The Spring/Summer 2009 issue of the Foxcroft contained a she is an account coordinator listing of alumni who are serving our country. After the article at News America Marketing in appeared we received more names from family members. Manhattan. The company is a division of News Corporation Brenton Belanger ’04 - US Navy and is located on the 27th floor Travis Belanger ’06 - US Navy of a skyscraper in Rockefeller Center. Melissa walks through Sarah Keenan ’97 - US Army Times Square on her way to Ashley Larrabee ’05 - US Air Force work every day. “It’s quite a Mike Larrabee ’04 - US Army different world from home”, Steve Larrabee III ’02 - US Army (been to Iraq 3 times) she adds. Sarah Anderson and Mike McNaughton ’05 - US Army (Afghanistan) Tom Edes ’07 had a baby girl on

12 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS In Memoriam Deceased Alumni and Friends Foxcroft Academy has lost many alumni and friends over the past year. We extend our sympathy to their families. If you know of additions to this list, please contact the Alumni Office at (207)564-6542.

Mary Hughes Stuart ’25 2/6/10 Carleton Buck ’49 3/28/09 Annie Ansur Lee ’29 3/3/09 Anita Albert Christie ’49 4/14/09 Lillian Ames Herring ’31 2/10/10 Philip Crocker ’50 12/29/08 Arthur York ’33 8/14/09 James Nutting ’50 6/9/09 Raymond Young ’33 8/17/09 Jack Warren ’51 4/14/09 Charles E. Kimball Jr. DMD ’35 10/16/09 Dr. John “JP” Dow ’53 10/11/09 Ruth Levensalor Crowley ’36 3/22/09 Lincoln Kitchin ’53 2/12/10 Timothy Goodrow ’36 2/18/09 Cyrus Blodgett ’57 3/24/09 Marjorie Smart Brown ’37 12/24/08 Sara Berube McLaughlin ’57 8/24/05 Victor McAllister ’37 8/21/09 Irene Greene Moffa ’57 5/21/02 Ferne Anderson White ’37 11/7/09 Peter Van Aken ’59 6/23/09 Ruth Washburn Flanders ’38 5/20/09 Carol Rideout Cole ’60 5/8/09 Arthur B. Warren Jr. ’38 12/24/08 Ruth Dyer Kirby ’60 8/18/09 Elton B. Ireland ’39 5/29/01 William H. Shaw Jr. ’60 10/24/09 Alice Chase Veno ’39 7/3/09 Bernard E. Chase ’61 5/26/09 Harriet Hall Warren ’39 3/18/04 James Ruksznis ’61 4/10/09 Thomas Turner ’39 4/8/09 Gil Pratt ’62 2/27/10 Dora Goodrow Noyes ’40 6/10/09 Bruce Preble ’62 11/21/09 Elinor Cunningham Bartolomeo ’41 11/8/09 Memorial service to be held 6/19/10 at Reginald Drinkwater ’41 4/28/09 Norton Cemetary in Sangerville Dorothy Robichaud Hall ’41 8/7/09 Barbara Merrill Clukey ’63 6/5/09 Bradley C. Maxim ’41 5/16/08 Terrance L. Bush ’65 7/20/09 Eugene “Red” Mountain ’41 6/22/09 (member of FA Band for 6 years) Dorothy Davis Newfeld ’41 8/15/07 Nancy King Setzer ’65 2/24/08 Roland “Bud” Finley ’42 3/2/10 Paulette London Call ’69 5/17/09 Ethel Pembroke Harvey ’42 2/12/10 Dorothy Copp Haley ’72 8/13/09 Charlene Woodard Hewett ’42 3/15/09 Jocelyn Faucher Moore ’74 6/19/09 Philip E. Warren ’42 4/28/09 Bobbie Jo Ancell Hall ’75 4/7/09 Myrtle Cann Woodson ’42 2/3/08 G. Leonard “Lenny” Holmbom ’77 3/16/09 N. Douglas Starbird ’43 9/11/09 Bruce Gerrish ’79 12/14/09 Robert Ladd ’45 4/11/09 Jeremy Crouse ’92 7/6/09 Barbara Lovejoy Merrill ’46 6/3/09 Dorothy Luby Washburn ’46 2/20/08 Former Faculty Elizabeth Rankin Lawyer ’47 3/6/08 David Buck - former faculty member 3/24/09 Elaine Field Wheelock ’47 4/18/09 David Thombs - former faculty member 10/17/09

Estate Gift Honors the Life and Service of Foxcroft Academy Trustee New Endowed Fund Created with Bequest from Peter T. Van Aken ’59 Annie Ansur Lee ’29 On the evening of June 23, 2009, Peter Van Aken, long time friend, alumnus and Upon the death of a member of recently appointed trustee of Foxcroft Academy, passed away at the age of 68. In 1992, the Foxcroft Academy Class of 1929, Peter, along with Joan Brewster Garniss ’58, Mike Weymouth ’60, and Fred Robbins ’41, Annie Ansur Lee, the Academy was helped organize the first ever Boston Area Alumni Reunion. When the first Development left a generous gift that has created Committee for Foxcroft Academy was formed in 1991, Peter was named as a member the Annie Ansur Lee Endowed Fund. and over the years continued to provide knowledge in helping Foxcroft to maintain its This fund will be dedicated to the excellence in education. In October of 2008 he was named a trustee. His business general and educational purposes expertise was a valuable asset to the Board of Trustees. of Foxcroft Academy, and has been In Peter’s generosity, a bequest was made from his estate, creating an endowed fund added to others, thereby ensuring in memory of his parents Leslie S. and Marion T. Van Aken. the future strength and advancing Peter is survived by his wife Candace (Wood), and the late Carol (Gustafson) as well the mission of Foxcroft Academy. as a son and daughter David and Christina. He was also the stepfather of Samantha and Shawn Margles.

Spring/Summer 2010 13 Alumni News REUNION BULLETIN BOARD 2010 August 6 -8 If your classyear ends in a “5” or a “0”, be sure and check our reunion bulletin board on the web for your class plans. The address is http://www.foxcroftacademy.org If you want to make a reservation or have a question, contact your class agent listed for further information. If your class plans are not listed, contact the Alumni Office to see if anything’s going on. E-mail Cathy Hall at [email protected] or call her at (207)564-6542. Class of ’50 Class of 1954 Class of 1955 Ted Marshall of the Class of ’50 writes Astrid Peterson Cronin and her husband Class of 1955 will hold a social gathering in that the class has a “big” 60th reunion Herb will host a gathering of the Class of honor of their 55th graduation from Foxcroft coming up on Alumni Weekend. Gweneth 1954 on Friday, August 6. The late afternoon Academy. It will be held on Friday, August 6, and Joyce are working hard to have this a event will be held at TJ’s Restaurant in 2010, at the camp of Mac Dow on Sebec weekend we’ll all remember, so make your Dexter at 3:00. Please contact Astrid at Lake. Please contact Merrill Ann Warren plans now. Contact Ted at (207)564-2125 (508) 869-6567 or email Herb at herbc@ Clukey for further information: maclukey@ for the further information. They hope to clarkstrategies.com for further information. myfairpoint.net or (207) 924-5776. see all of you in August! Class of 1985 Class of 1990 “50th Classmates Class of 1985 has plans for a 25th per The Class of 1990 will be entering a float For the 50th!” Liz Gerrish-Renzetti. The event will be in the parade and holding their reunion held at the Gerrish camp on Sebec Lake on Saturday, August 7th. The reunion will Dan Chase, Pep Squad Leader, created this on Saturday night. She and Emmett Butts take place at the Arno Camp (Chris Arno) motto hoping to have at least 50 classmates would like to encourage class members to on the Shore Road North at Sebec Lake. It in attendance the big 50th reunion. He has attend the Alumni Banquet, as the English will be an all day event, so come when you asked Walt Lougee and Cyrus Doore to wing is being dedicated to Mr. Brown at can, but be sure to be there to watch the plan a memorial display for the parade to that time. Please visit the class facebook fireworks in the evening. For details and honor deceased classmates Johnson page and add your comments or RSVP to more information contact Patrick Myers Meade, Gary Hibbard, Richard Blethen, Emmett’s email address: [email protected] at the Center Theatre – 207-564-8943, Carol Noyes, Doris Grey, Matt Merrill, or Liz’s email: [email protected] [email protected] Madonna Robinson Dyer, Delbert Rideout, Norman Kinney, Carol Rideout Cole, and Ruth Dyer Kirby. Steve Hall is finding something for the class to ride on for the parade and planning the Friday night decorating fest. Joe Zilinsky is working on nametags and Nancy Stone Page is working on an endowed fund in honor of the class to be presented at the Alumni Banquet. Charlie Merrill and his wife Jane are hosting a barbecue at their camp on Sebec Lake on Thursday night the 5th. Rick Page is organizing a breakfast at the Bear’s Den for Sunday morning the 8th. For further info, contact Dan at (830)990-2980 or [email protected]

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Alumni Profile Aqua Diving Academy Owner: Julie Footman ’77 Type of Business: Full retail scuba diving, swimwear, dive travel Location: 382 Commercial St., Portland, Maine Telephone: (207)772-4200

qua Diving Academy is a full retail scuba diving, triathlon, and swimwear store offering dive travel and private A dive instruction. They are a complete repair facility for regulators and BC’s and one of the few primary dry suite repair facilities in the U.S. Julie has been in business since 1988. As she says, “I like to be under water.” After graduating from Foxcroft Academy, Julie attended the University of Maine at Orono and Southern Maine Community College. At SMCC, she earned a degree in Marine Technology and passed her Coast Guard 3rd Mates Unlimited License exam. She shipped with Gulf Oil Company and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, then spent a few years teaching scuba diving in the Virgin Islands. She is now in her 22nd year of owning and operating Aqua Diving Academy.

Foxcroft Academy Students Hold Fundraiser to Benefit Jim Brown Horizon Scholarship Fund ince long time FA faculty member Jim Brown passed away Class of ’49 in November of 2008, FA students have been deciding Celebrated Last Summer S on a way to honor him. They commissioned a quilt to be done by Sue Smith Stevens ’67 and at the Alumni Banquet On August, 1, 2009, a large green and white ribbon rosette was on August 7, 2010, the winning ticket will be drawn. Tickets are presented to the Class of 1949 for winning the best alumni float at 1/$2 or 3/$5 and may be purchased in the Main Office of the the Homecoming Parade. The float, bearing the poster saying, “60 Academy or on-line via the website at www.foxcroftacademy. Years, and Still Rocking, FA ’49, was constructed by Zach Dow ’77, org The quilt is queen sized in FA colors with a likeness of the son of Bob Dow ’49. Passengers included Marie Gerrish Woodbrey, main Academy building in the center. The winner need not be Dot Eddy Andrews, Maurice McKay, Bob Dow, Herb Severance, present at the drawing. (see picture on opposite page) Charlie Shaw and Lou Stevens.

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Celebrate Alumni Weekend With Your Classmates

Alumni Weekend Schedule August 6 - 8, 2010

Friday, August 6, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Classes Without Quizzes at Foxcroft Academy.

6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Lawn Party at Foxcroft Academy. Come enjoy the sounds of the Alumni/Student Jazz Band, directed by FA’s music director Shane Ellis.

Saturday, August 7, 2010 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. 5K Race - Registration begins at 7:00 A.M. and race starts at the Dr. Skip Hanson greets well wishers at the PRYMCA on Park St. 2009 Alumni Banquet following presentation of 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. FA Alumni Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Game at Foxcroft Academy. the Dr. Mary Chandler-Lowell Award 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. FA Alumni Field Hockey Game at Foxcroft Academy.

9:30 A.M. - Noon Community Parade, class floats and cars welcome. Make plans to have your class join the parade. Call the town office at (207) 564-3318 for further information. 12:00 NOON - 1:30 P.M. Alumni Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Game at SeDeMoCha Middle School. This year a special invitation goes out to the Class of ’75 state championship team. Contact Rob Stevens’73 at (207)343-1182 for further information. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Ice Cream Social and Open House at Central Hall in Dover- Foxcroft. Come offer your memories of the “old gym” and “performance stage”. 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Alumni Golf Scramble held at Foxcroft Golf Course. You can put together your own team. Please call Foxcroft Golf Club (207)564-8887 to sign up for a tee time. Alumni share memories with Associate Head of School Jay Brennan at last year’s banquet 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Street Festival in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Founders Society Reception and Tour of the Head of School’s residence, the Peakes House. 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Reception and Alumni Banquet at Foxcroft Academy. Dedication of the English Wing in memory of 30-year faculty member Jim Brown and a member of the Class of 1970. Cost is $15.

Sunday, August 8, 2010 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Brunch for FA alumni classes in Pride Manufacturing Student Center. Reservations by class required, call (207)564-6542. Cost is $8.

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon Community Open House at Peakes House hosted by Mr. Arnold Shorey, Head of School. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Boat Tour of Sebec Lake, hike Borestone Mountain. Contact the Alumni Office for further information. Twin sisters Earlene Engstrom Hartford ’70 and 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Alumni Ice Hockey Game Alfond Area, University of Maine @ Irene Engstrom Chase ’70 meet with friends during the 2009 Alumni Banquet. Orono if you would like to play, come with your standard hockey equipment.

16 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS ALUMNI BANQUET 2010 NOMINATIONS REQUESTED Please send us your nomination for the following alumni awards. (Use bottom of form.)

Tillson D. Thomas Award The purpose of the Tillson D. Thomas Award is to recognize past faculty and staff members who, in the opinion of their former students, have served the students of Foxcroft Academy with the highest degree of professionalism. Previous recipients Pre-registration is highly recommended for the Alumni Banquet if you want your class to sit together. Registration is not required, include Bob Beek, Louise Gerrish, Gary Wakeland, but seating preference will be given to those who have made and Dick Millett. reservations. See schedule on opposite page.

Dr. Mary Chandler-Lowell Award MENU FOR THE BUFFET DINNER Roast Beef au Jus This award is given to an alumnus who has Lemon Pepper Haddock distinguished him/herself in their particular Stuffed Chicken vocational field. Previous recipients include Susan Vegetable Lasagna Stitham ’61, Jim Robinson ’59, Dan Joyce ’77, and Many delicious salads will be served, Skip Hanson ’62. along with breads and varied desserts. Cost is $15.00 per person. SEND US YOUR NEWS

All Alumni: If you have news or photos, we’d love to pass them along (photos will be returned if requested). Send information to: Foxcroft Alumni Office, 975 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 Fax: (207)564-8394 OR you may call (207)564-6542 E-Mail address: [email protected] All digital photos e-mailed may be a minimum size of 700KB Check out our alumni e-mail directory on our website: http://www.foxcroftacademy.org E-mail Cathy Hall for your username and password. You can also register for the Alumni Banquet on our website. Retired Alumni: Be sure to send both your winter/summer addresses.

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NEW EVENTS OFFERED ON ALUMNI WEEKEND

Friday, August 6, 2010 3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Classes Without Quizzes at Foxcroft Academy - 30 minutes classes on topics ranging from history to science

Saturday, August 7, 2010 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Ice Cream Social and Open House at Central Hall a chance to reminisce about your favorite FA memories at Central Hall

Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon Community Open House at the Peakes House (hosted by Mr. Arnold Shorey, Head of School)

1:00 P.M. Boat Tour of Sebec Lake Hike up Borestone Mountain Declaring victory at the summit of Borestone Mountain. www.foxcroftacademy.org 18 FOXCROFT ACADEMY ALUMNUS