Honoring the Class of 2020

On Saturday, May 9th, 2020, campus would have been a beehive of activity. Members of the Class of 2020, a little sleep-deprived from their last night on campus, would have made their way up the hill in suits that had hung in closets all year for just this occasion. Faculty would be waiting on the Goldsmith Dining Hall porch, ready to affix a flower and an alumni pin on each student as he made his way upstairs to grab coffee or a quick bite to eat.

“What time did you get to bed?” faculty members would ask while other staff members would help adjust ties; scissors would even be on hand to cut vent stitches on new blazers. Trustees would arrive, shaking hands with students and sharing a memory or two from their own Bridgton Commencement.

Soon, the Class of 2020 would have gathered on the hill, taking a final group picture before they officially transitioned to alumni status. A straggler—perhaps one of the young men who would have been among the brave few to take a late-night dip in Long Lake’s icy waters—would be running up the hill, desperate not to miss the picture while his classmates cheered him on. At long last, the photographer would bellow, “We’ve got everybody?! Okay, on three!” The Class of 2020 would then have lined up alongside Chalmers Ice Arena. The Academy’s bagpiper would play a few notes, and both excitement and sadness would fill the air as the final moments to celebrate achievements and say goodbyes arrived. Soon cars would be packed, tears would be shed, horns would honk, and students would yell, signaling the end of one journey and the exciting beginning of another. The day would have been one of equal parts joy and bittersweet endings.

For the Class of 2020, reality was much different. On Saturday, May 9th, campus sat quiet. Dorm rooms remained untouched, frozen in time the way our students had left them back in March. From remote offices across campus, however, Head of School

Martin Mooney and several members of the

Academy’s leadership team were busy at work, trying to prepare for Bridgton’s first-ever virtual commencement celebration. The class was recognized during this event, which aired via

Facebook Live, on Thursday, May 14th. And while it was certainly not the same as a “real deal” Bridgton graduation, it gave the students and staff a moment to celebrate, a moment to say, “It’s official—you have completed what you set out to do.”

As a way to further recognize this class, whose Bridgton journey ended so differently, we have chosen to include a Commencement special feature in this edition of Bridgton Academy Today to honor each member of the graduating Class of 2020. We want these young men to know that they are recognized and celebrated for their many accomplishments this year. Without any further ado, please join us in congratulating our newest alumni, the Bridgton Academy Class of 2020! BA roy alexander Advisor: Ryan McLellan Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: University at Albany, SUNY Faculty Reflection: We’ll remember going to the Portland Museum of Art and grabbing burgers at Nosh in Portland.

michael anazodo Advisor: David Rosen Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Colby College Commencement Award: Alexander D. Harry Jr. ’58 Memorial Commencement Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Ms. Chagrasulis— she always challenged me and put out too much work.

bryson andrews Advisor: Whit Lesure Sport: Basketball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Nichols College Faculty Reflection: Bryson was a “quality guy” on and off the court and throughout campus. His personality and confidence were contagious to those around him.

kindred atwood Advisor: Kate Tucker Sport: Baseball Dorm: Walker Hall College: University of New Orleans Faculty Reflection: Kindred showed a desire to do his best in all the work we completed this year. mark barrett Advisor: Ryan McLellan Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Endicott College Commencement Award: Phyllis B. Wakefield ’46 & ’10 Award Faculty Reflection: This year required a lot from you, Mark—and you showed up for all of it. We are proud of you. jalen brooks Advisor: Lee Jatkevicius Sport: Football Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Barry University Faculty Reflection: We’ll remember the enthusiastic need for you to go first in every class discussion. jake barcelou Advisor: Ryan McLellan Sport: Hockey Dorm: Holt Hall College: Junior Hockey Commencement Award: John T. Fabello ’34 Hockey Award Favorite Bridgton Memory: My best memory was Hockey Hell Day. zahir booker Advisor: Cody Marean Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Nichols College Faculty Reflection: Thank you for your wonderful willingness to share your life with us through your Journalism stories. ian byrd Advisor: Dave Lepage Sport: Baseball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Thomas College Favorite Bridgton Memory: I’ll remember dorm wars dodgeball. adal barragan Advisor: Kate Tucker Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: Salem State University Commencement Award: Justin A. DeSorrento ’96 Soccer Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: BA made me grow as a person and really showed me the skills I need in life to

be successful. zachary bostwick Advisor: Jessica Priola Sport: Wolverine Program Dorm: Holt Hall College: Sacred Heart University Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Meserve always helped

me when I needed it.

matthew byron Advisor: Amity Gottschalk Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Walker Hall College: Stevenson University Faculty Reflection: We’ll remember the long hours you put in in the Learning Commons during study hall.

christopher camille Advisor: Jamie Izaryk Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Undecided Faculty Reflection: Chris had a huge year. He challenged himself in the classroom and took advantage of the opportunities Bridgton Academy provided. He was a valuable member of our advisor group, who I could count on to be honest and real. I’ll always remember Chris, he made me laugh so many times without even trying. braxton cassidy Advisor: Binaca Hanson Sports: Football, Lacrosse Dorm: Mass Hall College: Central Connecticut State University Favorite Bridgton Memory: The advisor dinners! michael chaves Advisor: Tim Atwood Sport: Baseball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: University of Maine Faculty Reflection: A favorite memory was when he did something well on the field, and he flashed a quick smirk. A few barehanded plays in our tournament in Worcester got everyone on the Wolverine baseball team talking about the type of competitor and showman he is. andrew campbell Advisor: Tom Washburn Sport: Wolverine Program Dorm: Mass Hall College: Bridgewater State University Commencement Award: Arthur P. Stebbins Jr. ’67 Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton allowed me to work on my overall academic skills, and also gave me a chance to prove to myself that I’m a lot smarter than I think. peyton cayea Advisor: Jon Day Sport: Football Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Bryant University Favorite Bridgton Memory: The Jillson shootout, we were co-champions with six wins. andrew cloutier Advisor: Rick Marcella Sport: Baseball Dorm: Holt Hall College: University of Massachusetts, Boston How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: BA brought me to the level of maturity I needed to be successful next year and beyond. michael canney Advisor: Cody Marean Sport: Football Dorm: Mass Hall College: Bridgton Academy How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: It gave me structure that I needed and the ability to have a place to

actually do my work. dawson center Advisor: Lee Jatkevicius Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Holt Hall College: Southern New Hampshire University Commencement Award: Annie R., Horace A. Jr., & Martha B. Flint ’52 Improvement Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton bettered my study habits

and made me care about my future. zachary coffin Advisor: Lee Jatkevicius Sport: Baseball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Faculty Reflection: Zack did a good job of working through some difficult situations, ending his year successfully.

khristian conner Advisor: Derek Marshall Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Nichols College Faculty Reflection: Khristian always had good questions both on and off the football field. myles corey Advisor: Jim Hopkins Sport: Basketball Dorm: Holt Hall College: William Jessup University Commencement Award: Corey Smith ’88 Memorial Basketball Award Faculty Reflection: We’ll fondly remember the clapping hands whenever you frustrated an opponent into a turnover. armani cruz Advisor: Jon Day Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: University of New Haven Faculty Reflection: Armani battled his way through an immense amount of adversity this year, and through sheer determination and strength of character he not only persevered, but thrived. It was an impressive year to watch and I couldn’t be happier for him! We can’t wait to see what he does next. bryant connolly Advisor: Jamie Izaryk Sport: Baseball Dorm: Holt Hall College: Clarkson University Commencement Award: Russell A. Pitnof ’34 Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: BA staff were amazing from start to finish. They helped me whenever I needed it and prepared me for college from both an academic and athletic standpoint. devlin costa Advisor: Jim Hopkins Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of New Hampshire Faculty Reflection: Devlin did a GREAT job with “Laughter Yoga” at the Maine Youth Leadership Summit. tyler dunham Advisor: Sarah Leroy Sport: Hockey Dorm: Walker Hall College: Junior Hockey Faculty Reflection: We’ll recall your generosity and kindness toward a classmate you didn’t really know, but you offered him a ride to the airport before dawn nonetheless. A true testament to your character! nicholas constantino Advisor: Amity Gottschalk Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of Maine Faculty Reflection: We’ll remember your great smile that everyone

on campus enjoyed! aiden coyne Advisor: Michelle Cross Sport: Baseball Dorm: Walker Hall College: Western New England University How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton instilled ideas and values that I will take with me through

next year at school and in life.

jake egan Advisor: Sven Cole Sport: Hockey Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Junior Hockey Favorite Bridgton Memory: My favorite memory was Bridgton Hockey Hell Day.

elijah elliott Advisor: Tim Atwood Sport: Soccer Dorm: Jillson Hall College: University of New Haven Faculty Reflection: You battled through a tough situation and brought your best to class anyway. We will also remember the connection you made with faculty kids while spending time in Jillson’s common room. joseph franzoso Advisor: Kate Tucker Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Walker Hall College: Bentley University Commencement Award: Alumni Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Atwood—he taught and showed me that this year would only be harder if I wasn’t open-minded, so he helped me with my new approach on life. calvin fogler Advisor: Karen Cole Sport: Hockey Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Roger Williams University Faculty Reflection: We will remember your massive preperation for the Chapel news reports along with common room conversations. ethan frenette Advisor: Kate Tucker Sport: Soccer Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Faculty Reflection: Ethan is joyful and kind. This shines through from the moment you meet him. He was so much fun to spend time with this year and made all of our interactions fun and memorable!

nicholas foster Advisor: Michelle Cross Sport: Hockey Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Junior Hockey Favorite Bridgton Memory: Skating

after study hall is my favorite memory. wyatt friedlander Advisor: Michelle Cross Sports: Hockey, Wolverine Program Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Junior Hockey Commencement Award: Dr. William Holt Award - Computer Science How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: It was my first time living away from home and this gave me insight into the future. Bridgton helped me find a routine that was most useful to me and I can use throughout life.

austin garrett Advisor: Travis Dube Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: Gordon College Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Dube pushed me in every way possible to get better. On the field, in the gym, in the classroom, or just as a person, he encouraged me to strive for greatness. He was more than just an advisor and teacher; he was a mentor, coach, and friend. cameron gilroy Advisor: Rob Eldredge Sport: Baseball Dorm: Holt Hall College: Framingham State University Commencement Award: Dianne C. Fabello Memorial Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Every aspect of BA has impacted who I am today. Independence and mental toughness are two qualities I attained. drew gregor Advisor: Binaca Hanson Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Endicott College Favorite Bridgton Memory: Going dog sledding with the boys is my favorite memory. zachary garron Advisor: Julie Knapp Sport: Football Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of New Hampshire Commencement Award: Richard R. Marcella Award Faculty Reflection: Zach has an incredible sense of self—he was never intimidated or pushed into a bad situation. garrett goudreau Advisor: Mike Meserve Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Holt Hall College: Stevenson University How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton helped me grow up and learn to be on my own. michael gretta Advisor: Whit Lesure Sport: Basketball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Western Connecticut State University Faculty Reflection: Mike is an up-front and honest guy. We’ll remember Mike as the source of much energy and good-natured kidding with his friends. joel gejer Advisor: Sven Cole Sport: Wolverine Program Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Undecided Faculty Reflection: I’ll remember Joel talking about the meaning of life while

trying to write about the Watchmen. scott graffam Advisor: Tim Atwood Sport: Basketball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: The University of Scranton Favorite Bridgton Memory: Home games

are definitely my favorite memories. daniel guarino Advisor: Tim Atwood Sport: Hockey Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Thomas College Faculty Reflection: Dan dealt with some injuries that set him back at times. He took the early bumps and bruises in stride though and never allowed it to affect his attitude.

dawson gundlah Advisor: Beth Chagrasulis Sport: Baseball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: University of Maine How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton taught me how to appreciate a lot of things. Life at BA can be boring and hard to get through at times, but in the end it’s the memories and the time spent with my friends that I will take away the most. jack hayden Advisor: Tom Washburn Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: Endicott College Faculty Reflection: Jack is a true gentleman and was always doing what was expected to the best of his ability. kevin hennessey Advisor: Amity Gottschalk Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Merrimack College Faculty Reflection: Kevin is a great writer who demonstrates knowledge and confidence in his class work. daniel halliman Advisor: Jim Hopkins Sport: Soccer Dorm: Walker Hall College: Nichols College Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Izaryk. He really made sure I got my work done. ryan healey Advisor: Dave Lepage Sport: Hockey Dorm: Mass Hall College: Assumption College Favorite Bridgton Memory: The hockey road trips! spencer hill Advisor: Jessica Priola Sport: Baseball Dorm: Holt Hall College: Northern Illinois University Commencement Award: Leland S. Buck Jr. ’42 Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton made me a better person and man. anthony harris Advisor: Joe Hemmings Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: University Of New Haven Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Meserve impacted me the most because he encouraged me to always put 100% into doing my work. He kept pushing me to get the best

out of myself.

theodore hendrickson Advisor: Mike Meserve Sport: Football Dorm: Walker Hall College: Hampden-Sydney College Faculty Reflection: We wish we could have seen Teddy play rugby this spring. He’ll have to come back for an alumni match

someday! patrick hilton Advisor: Julie Knapp Sport: Hockey Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Junior Hockey Faculty Reflection: Throughout the year, Pat developed into a very productive learner. The quality of his work increased each and every month due to his willingness to try new study skills and techniques.

harley huddleston Advisor: Binaca Hanson Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Reflection: Harley, in his own way, always looked out for those around him. I really appreciate that about him. thomas keefe Advisor: Joe Hemmings Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: Pace University Commencement Award: Edwin V. Spooner Memorial Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: It helped me realize I was capable of succeeding in the classroom, built a large part of the young man I am today, and helped me learn to excel on the baseball diamond. nolan kwasny Advisor: David Rosen Sport: Hockey Dorm: Mass Hall College: Bridgton Academy Favorite Bridgton Memory: The Lake Placid hockey trip was definitely my favorite memory. river jackson Advisor: Rick Marcella Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Nichols College Faculty Reflection: River was always polite and respectful in all settings. I believe we saw just the beginning of him tapping into his vast potential—on the field and off! He was quick to assimilate any critiques offered and put them into practice resulting in a significant third-quarter jump in his GPA! latre kornegay Advisor: Will Hay Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College Nichols College Faculty Reflection: Every time Tre walked into a room or you saw him around campus he had that huge smile of his that was always very welcoming. We will miss that about you!.

jackson kamionek Advisor: Jessica Priola Sport: Hockey, Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: Syracuse University Favorite Bridgton Memory: My best memories are definitely the good times in

the hockey locker room. jonah kurker Advisor: Karen Cole Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Monroe College Faculty Reflection: Despite his quiet nature at times, Jonah was a great addition to the

BA family.

jack leblond Advisor: Aaron Izaryk Sport: Baseball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: University of Maine Commencement Award: Richard R. Marcella Award How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton was helpful for me in many ways, but I think the atmosphere and culture that a unique place like Bridgton are able to provide were the most important pieces in my overall development. That same culture was what first attracted me to Bridgton and proved to be the most helpful piece of the school. I was in a place where it was the norm to step outside of your comfort-zone. Knowing there were 100+ guys alongside me with that same focus and goal of doing all they could to make themselves the best athlete, student, and person at the end of the day was really important. sheamus mann Advisor: Will Hay Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Walker Hall College: Bridgton Academy Commencement Award: David DeFelice ’67 English Improvement Award Faculty Reflection: Sheamus developed into a totally different student on the back side of the experience. kevin linn Advisor: Jim Hopkins Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of Dayton How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton taught me the importance of a good work ethic. jared longo Advisor: Tom Washburn Sport: Football Dorm: Mass Hall College: Pace University Faculty Reflection: He is a good student, good athlete, and a good guy. Keep doing your best. jacob marks Advisor: Dave Lepage Sport: Soccer Dorm: Jillson Hall College: University of Massachusetts, Boston Faculty Reflection: Jacob set goals and made things happen for himself this year. I’m so proud of what he accomplished at BA.

nicholas locantore Advisor: David Rosen Sport: Football Dorm: Mass Hall College: Assumption College Which faculty member impacted you the

most and why?: Mr. Eldredge! gideon malherbe Advisor: Travis Dube Sport: Football, Wolverine Program Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Kenyon College Commencement Award: Dr. William Holt Award - History and Social Science How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for

you?: BA taught me a lot about myself.

ippolit matjucha Advisor: Lee Jatkevicius Sport: Soccer Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Union College Faculty Reflection: Ippolit is bright, talented, engaging, and one of the great deep thinkers.

philip mccarthy Advisor: Michelle Cross Sport: Soccer Dorm: Walker Hall College: Johnson & Wales University - Providence Faculty Reflection: You have a smile that always appeared even when things weren’t easy and it accompanied you as you worked to overcome your share of obstacles to complete your Bridgton year. marcus mckeough Advisor: Sarah Leroy Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of Maine Faculty Reflection: Your infectious smile always brightened my day! I enjoyed our chats and will miss your sense of humor! nathan moore Advisor: Joe Hemmings Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Bridgton Academy Commencement Award: Howe Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Coach Lesure and Coach Paris as they helped me greatly to improve on and off the court, and taught me what it’s like to be part of a good team. kieran mcgrath Advisor: Cody Marean Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Holt Hall College: Bridgton Academy Favorite Bridgton Memory: My best memory was on the Headmaster’s Holiday when the faculty played us! brendon melo Advisor: David Rosen Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Holt Hall College: Undecided How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton pointed me in the right direction by teaching me numerous skills not just in the classroom, but in real life as well, and I thank Bridgton Academy for that. vincent morrone Advisor: Jon Day Sport: Football Dorm: Walker Hall College: University of New Haven Faculty Reflection: It was sad to see you go mid-year, but we were so excited to watch you achieve your goals during the first semester! Though you were only here a few months, you left a lasting impression on our community with your affable nature and the genuine interest you showed in your classmates. lucas mckenna Advisor: Karen Cole Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Nichols College Faculty Reflection: It was a pleasure to see

how much Lucas matured over the year. wylder meyer Advisor: Karen Cole Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Walker Hall College: University of Colorado, Boulder Faculty Reflection: Wylder was a perfect addition to our team, playing at a high level

and always keeping a positive attitude. ibrahim muhammad-denson Advisor: Whit Lesure Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Bridgton Academy Faculty Reflection: Ibi is an intelligent, articulate young man who came in as a senior for a two-year experience at BA. Ibi could be counted on to always do what was expected.

justin mushrow Advisor: Jeremy Muench Sports: Golf, Hockey Dorm: Day Student College: Southern New Hampshire University Commencement Award: Electra H. Fickett Outstanding Citizenship Award Faculty Reflection: Never defeated, never overwhelemed—you are a hardworking young man.

camden new Advisor: Aaron Izaryk Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: Amherst College Commencement Awards: Douglas R. Avery Baseball Award; Dr. William Holt Award - English; Addie M. Chadbourne Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Ms. Hanson—not only did she make English classes as interactive as possible, but she guided me in creating the best college essay I could write as well. john o’dea Advisor: Rod Simmons Sport: Hockey Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Junior Hockey Faculty Reflection: Jack continued to grow on and off the ice, showing more maturity and responsibility as the year progressed.

teigue norman Advisor: Jeremy Muench Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Hofstra University Commencement Award: John D. Powers ’91 Lacrosse Award Favorite Bridgton Memory: Best memory—every time I stepped into Walker 42. kohle parker Advisor: Dave Lepage Sport: Hockey, Baseball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Saint Joseph’s College of Maine How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton helped me become disciplined and self-reliant. liam o’connell Advisor: Whit Lesure Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Colby College Commencement Awards: Sportsmanship Award; Addie M. Chadbourne Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Jeremy Muench. He elevated my math abilities to heights I never thought I could reach. He taught me how to take pride in my work and drill topics until I mastered them. He never failed to help me reach my goals and whenever I needed help and

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reinforcement, he was available. john paugh Advisor: Derek Marshall Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Stevenson University Faculty Reflection: A great member of our program: he worked hard on the field and in the weight room, accepting the challange of being the only goalie on the team. John saw a lot of “rubber” and the team was better because of it.

wellington pereira Advisor: Whit Lesure Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Colby College Commencement Awards: Tom C. Austin Football Award; Headmaster’s Award Faculty Reflection: Having Wells on the football field was the equivalent of having a coach in the huddle every play. Good luck at Colby. graham pogue Advisor: Sven Cole Sport: Soccer Dorm: Mass Hall College: University of New Hampshire Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Mr. Cole, because he was so invested in my success. curtis perry Advisor: Sarah Leroy Sport: Baseball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Eckerd College Faculty Reflection: Still waters run deep. You have so much to offer our shared world, Curtis—your empathy, authenticity, and wonderful personality did not go unnoticed by our community. samuel poliskey Advisor: Travis Dube Sport: Hockey Dorm: Walker Hall College: Lasell University Commencement Award: Dr. Christopher Blanch ’89 Award Faculty Reflection: You had every reason in the world to be bitter and jaded, yet every day you brought a smile and good humor. Amazing. michael plaskon Advisor: Sven Cole Sport: Football Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Central Connecticut State University Faculty Reflection: We were happy to cook and serve Mike multiple #STEAKS last fall

for his ability to intercept the ball! cole reid Advisor: Derek Marshall Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Walker Hall College: Wheaton College - Massachusetts Faculty Reflection: Cole never ceases to impress or surprise me—quiet, but always thoughtful and thinking. I love that about him!

derek rivard Advisor: Jamie Izaryk Sport: Golf Dorm: Mass Hall College: Lynn University Commencement Award: Golf Improvement Award Faculty Reflection: Derek was a valuable member of the Bridgton Academy golf team, and even won the golf award! His honest contributions to advisor meetings throughout the course of the year were very much appreciated. yechiel saint Advisor: Jeremy Muench Sport: Baseball Dorm: Walker Hall College: Bridgton Academy Faculty Reflection: Keely did a lot of good work at BA—he strikes me as a young man who knows what he needs to do to succeed (as a student, athlete, and person), and then just does it with little fuss or fanfare. Meanwhile, he maintained positive relationships with classmates and staff alike.

derek robertson Advisor: Jamie Izaryk Sport: Football Dorm: Jillson Hall College: University of Maine Faculty Reflection: Derek was the Jillson shoot out co-champion with six wins! bruce saintilus Advisor: Michelle Cross Sport: Basketball Dorm: Holt Hall College: American International College Commencement Award: Captain Claude “Duke” Hough ’54 Award Favorite Bridgton Memory: My favorite memory was just being around the basketball team and making lifelong friendships. cameron schlegel Advisor: Mike Meserve Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: Westfield State University Faculty Reflection: Cam grew from a nervous teenager to a more confident young man. It was rewarding to see him accept respon sibility and drive through the difficulties of Bridgton. joseph robinson Advisor: Beth Chagrasulis Sport: Hockey Dorm: Walker Hall College: Undecided How was Bridgton Academy most helpful for you?: Bridgton Academy was most helpful for me in the way that it gave me a taste of what college is going to be like and helped

my grades in the end. jasper sanders Advisor: Mike Meserve Sport: Hockey Dorm: Walker Hall College: Junior Hockey Faculty Reflection: By the end of the year, Jasper was a more confident learner who truly cared about his academic

development.

daniel shaughnessy Advisor: Aaron Izaryk Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: University of Rochester Faculty Reflection: I loved watching Dan grow both physically and mentally all year. I know that his increased confidence will serve him well in college next year.

bille sheikh Advisor: Sarah Leroy Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Lewis & Clark College Commencement Award: Faculty Award Faculty Reflection: Bille is just an incredible kid. Polite, kind, funny, and he could sing, too! I enjoyed getting to know you this year, Bille—our Mickey D’s trip was fun! drew stafford Advisor: Beth Chagrasulis Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Limestone College Faculty Reflection: He is an excellent writer with keen insights. After spending both a senior and PG year on campus, we will miss seeing you, Drew! derrick thomas ii Advisor: Karen Cole Sport: Basketball Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Post University Faculty Reflection: Derrick’s contributions and humor during advisory were greatly appreciated! ryan sidney Advisor: Tom Washburn Sport: Hockey Dorm: Mass Hall College: Junior Hockey Faculty Reflection: Ryan aways did his best in everything that he attempted. jacob stearns Advisor: Jeremy Muench Sport: Football Dorm: Holt Hall College: Framingham State University Commencement Award: Annie R., Horace A. Jr., & Martha B. Flint ’52 Improvement Award Faculty Reflection: Jacob found out a lot about himself this year. He showed off his dynamic personality and was able to push himself to achieve more. cam tower Advisor: Beth Chagrasulis Sport: Hockey Dorm: Walker Hall College: Thomas College Faculty Reflection: Cam was a prime example of how to get the most out of his year at BA—working and improving his academic skills while also contributing and leading by example on the ice with the Wolverine hockey team. arthur snow Advisor: Travis Dube Sport: Hockey Dorm: Holt Hall College: Workforce Faculty Reflection: Arthur is truly an insightful young man with a level of caring

he was not quick to reveal.

aidan terravecchia Advisor: Ryan McLellan Sport: Soccer Dorm: Walker Hall College: Sage College of Albany Faculty Reflection: I’m so proud of all that

Aidan learned about himself this year! sean trumper Advisor: Travis Dube Sport: Basketball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Franklin Pierce University Commencement Award: Dr. William Holt Award - Physical and Life Sciences; Charles H. Gould Award Faculty Reflection: Sean was just incredible. From English class to the court, he was the perfect blend of hard work and talent.

jared walker Advisor: Tom Washburn Sport: Baseball Dorm: Mass Hall College: Wheaton College - Massachusetts Faculty Reflection: Jared made great improvement in the areas that he set out to work on. Nice job this year! john winer Advisor: Will Hay Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Webber International University Faculty Reflection: Jack is friendly, respectful, and willing to try new things. For this Florida native, this included seeing snow for the first time, trying snowboarding at Shawnee Peak, and loving it! kevin yonkeu Advisor: Amity Gottschalk Sport: Basketball Dorm: Holt Hall College: University of the Sciences Commencement Awards: Dianne C. Fabello Memorial Award; Dr. William Holt Award - Mathematics Favorite Bridgton Memory: I have quite a few, but I collected a lot of my memories through classes, practice, and at the dinner table. quinn walton Advisor: Ryan McLellan Sport: Lacrosse Dorm: Holt Hall College: Plymouth State University Faculty Reflection: Quinn is a great young man overall. He had a team first attitude in lacrosse and did what he needed to do to better the team. He was the first one to practice and the last one to leave. olin witt Advisor: Joe Hemmings Sport: Football Dorm: Walker Hall College: Marshall University Faculty Reflection: Come back kid! Olin always had a smile and a greeting every time he saw me—it always brightened my day! aaron young Advisor: Jessica Priola Sport: Baseball Dorm: Cleaves Hall College: Thomas College Commencement Award: Dennis O’Brien ’67 Award Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: Ms. Gottschalk, because she would always push me even when I was satisfied with the work I had finished. clifford ward Advisor: Julie Knapp Sport: Baseball, Football, Soccer Dorm: Jillson Hall College: Saint Anselm College Which faculty member impacted you the most and why?: I had a special relationship with Mr. Atwood. Not only was he my teacher for the whole entire year, he was also my baseball coach. Most importantly, he was my dorm parent, who I developed a close relationship with. Whether we were watching games late night in the common room or just joking around with everyone, he was someone who I knew I could lean on and go to when I needed help with

anything, school-related or not.