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Board Notes

We are pleased to announce that the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees has a new president, Vic DiGravio, and two new members: Peter Van Haur ’97 and Dr. Ann-Marie White.

Meet The Newest Hall Of Famers

On September 30, seven alumni and one former faculty member were inducted into the Academy’s storied Hall of Fame:

Robert Axtell, Ph.D. ’71

Leonard Hathaway ’58

Kevin Jones ’81

Jean-Claude Katende ’79

Timothy Morris ’79

Richard Mullins ’88

Bradley Smith, Faculty ’91-’10

John Volckmann ’54

These individuals were honored for their life achievements, outstanding service, and the ways that each of them has made a difference in their respective corners of the world.

As guests that evening heard the inductees’ remarkable stories, a common thread was woven through their words: their time in North Bridgton positively touched many aspects of their lives.

Our congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2022!

Vic DiGravio, who has served on the board since 2015, was elected as its new president this summer. While Vic is not himself an alumnus, his father, Vic DiGravio Jr., was an incredibly proud member of the Class of 1959. “I am honored to have been elected as Board President. Bridgton Academy is a remarkable institution with incredibly talented and dedicated faculty and staff,” said DiGravio. He continued, “Bridgton’s future is bright.” Vic’s passion for the mission of Bridgton, along with his ability to bring people together in shared purpose, will help to support the Academy and our Board of Trustees as we move forward into the Academy’s 215th year.

Mr. Van Haur, along with being a Bridgton alumnus, is also the CEO of Vital Connect, an innovative biotechnology firm that specializes in wearable biosensor technology. Prior to joining Vital Connect, he served as the U.S. commercial vice president at Cordis and has also worked for other major biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Mr. Van Haur earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts–Amherst and is also a graduate of Columbia University’s Management Program.

DORM WARS: THE BATTLE FOR BRIDGTON

Every fall, we’re excited to offer Dorm Wars, which helps welcome students to campus while also bolstering support of the Bridgton Fund. Dorm Wars: The Battle for Bridgton tasked members of the Academy community to support their favorite dorm by making a gift in its honor. Each $10 raised for a specific dorm equaled one player. Each dorm that attained 100 or more players ($1,000+) received a dessert party and the winner, Holt Hall ($3,050 raised), had a dinner party. We’re happy to report that all the dorms celebrated the results with something sweet! In all, Dorm Wars: The Battle for Bridgton raised more than $10,000 for the Bridgton Fund. Many thanks to all the alumni, parents, and friends who gave generously in support of their favorite residence halls and the Bridgton Fund!

Dr. White is a seasoned educator, holding several leadership positions at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School, the Putney School, and Deerfield Academy. In addition to her work in the classroom, Dr. White has also coached other educators, developed specialized curricula, and has consulted for a number of schools on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York and later earned a Ph.D. in biology from MIT.