Bridgton Academy Today Winter 2024

BRIDGTON ACADEMY TODAY

Contents

From the Head of School About the Class of 2024

Wolverine Tracks Wolverines Snag Tournament Win Natural Connections From Student to Teacher

Wolverine Artwork Meet Chris Yapo '24 Annual Report on Giving Contributors

Michelle Cross

Diana J. Gleeson

Whit Lesure

Jessica Priola

Photography

David Bates

Douglas Benedict

Jesse Logan

Russell Stone

University of Maine

Design

Russell Stone

Director of Institutional Advancement

Jessica Priola

Head of School

Diana J. Gleeson

Bridgton Academy Today Winter 2024

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Letter From The Head of School

Greetings from Bridgton!

As I write this letter to you, we have a thick blanket of snow on the ground. I have found out that there’s nothing that quite compares to a snow-covered campus that, at sunrise, reflects the sky to turn the front of Cleaves Hall pink for just a few moments. Beautiful. Each morning as I walk on campus, I pause, take a deep breath of the crisp winter Maine air, and feel grateful to be serving as the 49th Head of School at Bridgton Academy.

As I reflect on the days since my arrival this past July, I appreciate the many different opportunities and ways in which I've learned about Bridgton. At the heart of this learning, however, is the amazing Class of 2024. Having a front-row seat to their growth and development is something I do not take for granted. It has been fun to support a number of students in their college essay writing during evening study halls. I enjoyed hosting dinner for all the programs and cheering teams on from the sidelines both home and away. Recently, we celebrated the academic work ethic, curiosity, and commitment displayed in our classrooms during the first-semester Academic Awards ceremony.

Each student in the Class of 2024 has their own “Why Bridgton” and it’s been a pleasure getting to know more about students’ individual goals. What do I enjoy the most? The small moments when I have a chance to connect with a student. Maybe we chat about the upcoming weekend, a paper, a game, or a birthday. Recently, one student shared with me his excitement on having skied six days in a row, and another shared that he was feeling the winter blahs. Whatever the topic, I always walk away grateful for the connection.

In my short time here, I have had the pleasure of meeting many alumni from across the decades. I have appreciated the warm Wolverine welcome that I've received and enjoyed every conversation. I love hearing past stories about Bridgton Academy and the moments remembered—many have allowed us to share a good laugh! The conversations eventually turn to a serious moment when I consistently hear that their experience at Bridgton Academy really was “The Year that Makes the Difference.”

I know that this difference is not something that students are magically putting on, like a sweatshirt or a new hat, this difference is coming from their commitment to themselves and their new community. The changes come from practicing in the classroom, working during study hall, learning to live with a

roommate, and taking advantage of being in Maine— in short, being coached and being coachable in every aspect of their Bridgton experience.

Before I arrived on campus, it was hard to imagine what the culture of a school with all new students would be like. It has been amazing to see how ONE YEAR creates a sense of urgency and commitment, giving everyone a shared reason to work hard and support each other. Every young man here has made the choice to focus on themselves for one year, a choice that is brave and involves sacrifice. Bridgton Academy is not always an easy path, but, often in life, the things we learn from the most are hard. The bond of brotherhood is strong and steadfast, and our community supports and challenges our students every step of the way.

Progress is the goal and these Wolverines are making progress every day. They are not the same boys that arrived in August of 2023. They have been empowered by learning and living the expectations of Bridgton Academy. It’s not always perfect, it’s not always easy, but I know now in my gut that it is always worth it.

Recently, in an evening Chapel program, an outside speaker asked students to share how their experience has been so far. Without hesitation, one student shared, “I wouldn’t be the person I am today academically or athletically if I didn’t come to Bridgton Academy.”

I realize that the same is true for me—I am not the same as when I arrived in July. I am excited for a bright future for Bridgton Academy—one that balances the traditions of the past with the needs of the present and the future. The world is a better place with Wolverines in it and I could not be more excited to be a part of this journey.

GO WOLVERINES!

Diana J. Gleeson Head of School

About The Class of 2024

States Represented

9

19 Foreign Countries Represented

Earned Honors or above in their first semester of study

93

Have taken one or more College Articulation Program (CAP) classes to date

650

College Applications submitted as of January 2024

Bahamas Panama Taiwan

Canada United Kingdom Zimbabwe France Japan Senegal

Bryant University

Fun Fact:

To date this year, we've had over 80 college admissions reps visit campus and an estimated 1,280 hours of college counseling meetings with students.

Bentley University

Salve Regina University

Assumption University

Wolverine Tracks

Culinary Skills Highlighted at Taste of Home Cook-Off

First introduced last year, the Taste of Home Cook-Off offers students the chance to prepare a favorite home-cooked dish to share with the Academy community. Each culinary entry is reviewed by appointed faculty judges, with several winners ultimately selected. While the Cook-Off is technically a competition, the broader theme is all about sharing food, culture, and favorites from the diverse communities represented here at Bridgton.

This year’s Taste of Home Cook-Off was another resounding success. Ms. Kayleigh Lepage, who organized the event, shared, “We had about a dozen dishes entered this year, including entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Every recipe was inspired by either a family member or close friend and had a story behind it. Not only was it great to see how invested our students were, I also loved the support and guidance from staff as they opened their kitchens for our students to use.”

Faculty judges Mr. Paris Horne ’07 and Mr. Jude Lindberg had a difficult decision to make as they carefully sampled each submission. Liam Kerig (Salt Lake City, UT), along with the help of co-chef Logan Gilbert (Watertown, NY), won the overall contest with an amazing Guinness Lamb Stew. Second place was a tie between Hayden Nunley’s (Henniker, NH) smash burgers with “special sauce” and Kalvin Catchings’ (Randolph, ME) steak sandwiches. The third-place winners were Nico Braun (Brookline, MA) and Nemo Rizk (Wakefield, MA) with their chocolate banana bread. A job deliciously done to all who participated!

Alumni & Parent Hockey Game Continues Great Tradition

The first weekend in December saw a large group of Wolverines descend on campus for the 2023 Alumni & Parent Hockey Game. Held at the Chalmers Ice Arena, over fifty skaters headed out on the ice from classes dating back to the 1970s to as recent as 2023 graduates. It was a fast-paced round robin of games with three teams competing. Not only were there some great shots and a few wipeouts, but an abundance of smiles and laughter also filled the day.

This year’s game was played in memory of Academy alumnus Patrick McGoey ’22, who had a hockey locker dedicated in his name prior to the game. Patrick’s mother, Dr. Kara McGoey, was in attendance to drop the puck for the game. Before the main event, the Academy was excited to also host our first-ever Wolverine Cub family skate, where all ages of alumni and faculty children shared the ice.

With all the skating action, a pizza party station hosted by Head of School Diana J. Gleeson was a popular destination during and after the game for skaters and guests alike.

“It was an honor to be part of the 2023 Alumni and Parent Game,” reflected Ed Robson ’50 Head Hockey Coach Mike Meserve. “Bridgton had the best turnout ever for the game!”

Our thanks to everyone who joined us in December. Be sure to save the date for our 2024 game on Saturday, December 7.

Eye-Opening Science:

Students Experience Hands-On Learning in Boston

Late in the fall, two groups of Bridgton students ventured to Boston for a unique learning opportunity at the Body Worlds exhibit. This exhibit allowed students to view real bodies preserved through plastination, providing them with fascinating insights into the body’s complex structure.

The first group was accompanied by the Academy’s Athletic Trainer, Mia Bergmann M.Ed, ATC, LAT, who was very excited to experience this “unforgettable journey into the human body.” One of the students, Ezra Pate ’24 (Baltimore, MD) offered his impression of this educational excursion: “My friends and I were able to undergo a one-of-a-kind experience. Body Worlds takes real bodies that have been donated, and then puts them on display so viewers can comprehend the intricate systems of the interior human body. What I found most riveting was the birth timeline, showing what a fetus looks like up until becoming a newborn.”

Just a few weeks later, teacher Matt Burgess ’88 took students from his Anatomy and Physiology class to the same exhibit at Body Worlds, specifically called The Anatomy of Happiness. In addition to the experience that Ezra shared, the exhibit is an interpretation of how happiness is determined, designed to teach audiences which parts of their anatomy are involved in happiness and how both positive and negative emotions can affect the entire body.

2023 Hall of Fame Class Inducted during Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming at Bridgton Academy offers alumni, parents, and friends the opportunity to spend a fun and meaningful fall weekend in North Bridgton. This past September, one of the premier events of Homecoming was the induction of the 2023 Hall of Fame Class. Many Wolverine classmates and family members, along with current Bridgton students and faculty, were present to honor the distinguished achievements of six alumni who have truly made a difference since their year at the Academy.

Congratulations to Robert Bogan ’83, Steven Brooks ’03, Michael Cerullo ’86, Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli ’66, Kyle Kennison ’91, and Dr. Ernest Peets ’88—the newest members of the Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame!

Making a Difference: Bridgton Students Embrace Service Opportunities

Throughout the first semester, our Wolverines have been eager to serve in the local community and beyond. In September, the entire basketball team volunteered with the Lakes Region Recovery Center to help them prepare for their Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Recovery Remembrance Rally, which consisted of setting up tables, chairs, and other event items. According to the organizers of the rally, the Wolverines saved the staff and other volunteers hours of effort by working so hard together.

October found members of Bridgton’s football team assisting the Bridgton Police Department in cleaning up some areas along the Stevens Brook Walking Trail located downtown. These students spent an afternoon picking up trash and debris in an effort to make the trail more visibly pleasing. “While Academy students

L-R, R. Bogan, K. Kennison, D. Lister, S. Brooks, M. Cerullo

Wolverine Tracks

call the greater Bridgton community home for only 33 weeks, their willingness to help support the community that they are part of is tremendous to see,” reflected Mr. Tim Atwood, Bridgton’s Dean of Students. “Our students took great pride in their work and the supporting police officers were impressed with their dedication to the task at hand.” Throughout the fall, several additional football players also enjoyed volunteering at nearby Stevens Brook Elementary School.

Wolverine hockey took time in early fall to stack winter firewood with the Katz family, who are retired Bridgton faculty. Several weeks later, they also volunteered at the Travis Mills Foundation, a retreat center in the Belfast Lakes region of Maine that supports post-9/11 recalibrated Veterans and their families. Ed Robson ’50 Head Hockey Coach Mike Meserve talked about the importance of community, “Besides hockey and academics, Bridgton expects our students to be part of the community. It is always a privilege to assist the Foundation and the opportunity helps to illustrate just how important community should be in our lives.”

During the month of November, Mr. David Rosen took a group of students to volunteer at the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) Science Center. While there, students worked hard to improve and maintain several of LEA’s outdoor education spaces, which included bettering the low ropes elements, using erosion control mulch to help preserve native species, and providing significant trail upgrades and maintenance.

In addition to the many team-specific efforts, several students have taken the time throughout the semester to serve at the nearby Harrison Food Bank, helping to pass out needed food and supplies. “Grateful for the privilege of attending Bridgton Academy, I recognize that not everyone in our community shares the same fortune. Volunteering at the Harrison Food Bank has been a humbling and altruistic opportunity to contribute to the greater good,” shared Gavin Saucier (Winthrop, ME) regarding this opportunity. “It is essential for me to give back, understanding the importance of community support and the positive impact it has on those facing different challenges.”

Welcoming a Renowned Maine Educator to Chapel

The Academy was proud to welcome former trustee, Mr. Tim Wilson, to speak to our community this past October. Tim, who has always advocated for the mission and work of Bridgton, has spent over fifty years in the world of education, youth work, and coaching. He is perhaps most well known in Maine for his legacy of service as the Director of Seeds of Peace in nearby Otisfield, Maine, which is focused on creating a peaceful change across the globe.

“Tim continues to be a force as he spoke to our students about the value of education and engagement in the world as a ‘good human being,’” acknowledged Head of School Diana J. Gleeson. “He easily weaves his breadth and depth of life experiences into short, powerful stories to share with students. Tim’s passion for education (both from school and life) is inspirational!”

Game On! The Wolverine Den Receives Alumni Support

Back in the day, students ventured across the street from the Academy during their free time to the shop known as Ryerson’s Store, now home of the North Bridgton Post Office. Featuring burgers and sodas, a jukebox, and a pinball machine, Ryerson’s offered a place for students to get away from school for a bit to relax and hang out with friends.

Recently, members of the Class of 1967, with fond memories of this favorite getaway spot in mind, decided that, as a class, they wanted to do something to support the experience of Bridgton students today. A project idea soon formed to offer some upgrades to the Wolverine Den, the Academy’s student union space and “Ryerson’s Store” of today. Working together, the class has raised close to $30,000 towards these enhancements, which have included the purchase and installation of a new TV wall and home theatre system, a Godzilla pinball machine, a Golden Tee Golf game, and a new Super Chex bubble hockey machine.

Other additions are the installation of the Academy's first-ever “Nintendo Nook,” featuring a Nintendo Switch with video games spanning the decades.

“Over the last 15 years, Bridgton has worked hard to develop the Wolverine Den as a place where students can gather and create bonds,” offered Dean of Students, Mr. Tim Atwood. “Unfortunately, COVID-19 put a pause on that evolution for a short time, as the Den transformed from a community gathering space to an auxiliary dining hall and classroom needed for the social-distancing practices brought by the pandemic. We have been so glad to invest back into the Den in hopes of getting student traffic back to where it was. The new big-screen TV system has allowed us to offer sporting events and movies, and the new games are a huge addition to this space.”

We are grateful to these members of the Class of 1967 for their generous efforts, making these exciting upgrades possible.

Mr. Charles S. Ambrogio Esq. ’67

Mr. Tim Armour ’67

Mr. William A. Bain ’67

Mr. Mark W. Bloom ’67

Mr. Michael J. Doyle ’67

Mr. Edward P. Franzeim ’67

Mr. Gerald M. Goldman ’67

Mr. John D. Haygood ’67

Mr. Linn J. Hazen ’67

Mr. John T. Killian ’67

Capt. George R. McNiff Jr. ’67

Mr. Timothy A. March ’67

Mr. James L. Ramsey ’67

Mr. George Reid ’67

Capt. David C. Rollins ’67

Mr. John V. Taglienti ’67

Mr. Gordon B. Webb ’67

Wolverines Shine at 2023 Black & Gray Showcase

December 6 marked the 23rd annual Bridgton Academy Black & Gray showcase. After a ninegame season, Wolverine Football headed down to Marlborough, Massachusetts to demonstrate their skills to a larger audience. This year’s showcase hosted over 60 coaches and recruiters from all levels of collegiate football and offered students a unique experience to build one-on-one relationships with their top-choice colleges. “Honestly, it’s probably one of the more nerve-racking experiences our players will have throughout the year,” acknowledged Head Coach Matt Dugan.

While the team spent most of the day running a variety of drills and scrimmages, the event concluded with a college fair gathering. “The atmosphere of the showcase is unlike others because every single school and every single coach is there just to see the Bridgton Academy players,” noted Bridgton’s Head of School Diana J. Gleeson. “It’s also the last opportunity for the players to suit up and wear black and gray—it’s their championship and it’s a win-win!”

Working Together as Wolverines: A Weekend Adventure Up North

By Michelle Cross

A longstanding tradition at Bridgton is the Outing Club, which has provided decades of Academy students the opportunity to experience all that the outdoors of Maine has to offer. While today’s Outing Club is a less formal group than it was fifty years ago, there are many times throughout the year when current students are offered all types of outdoor adventure opportunities.

In mid-January during one of the coldest weekends of the season, six students, all members of the Wolverine Program, braved the single-digit temperatures and wilds of northern Maine for an Outing Club excursion not soon to be forgotten. Mr. Will Hay ’14, who oversees the Wolverines, took Jimmy Butler (Treasure Island, FL), Wyeth Crowley (Dover, NH), Nick Doucot (Rowley, MA), Harper McPhee (Plantsville, CT), Chris Maio (Wenham, MA), and Alex Wolff (Chestnut Hill, MA) to his family’s remote rustic cabin near Portage, over five hours from the comforts of North Bridgton. The historic cabin is without running water, electricity, or plumbing, and cellular service in the area is sketchy at best. Students and staff had to access the camp via snowmobile, trekking over five miles into the Maine woods to their weekend destination. Faculty member Mr. Jude Lindberg, along with Registered Maine Guide and retired Academy staffer, Mr. Ray Stauble, were also part of the expedition. For Mr. Lindberg, having grown up in urban New Jersey, this was the first time

he had experienced the outdoors of Maine in this way. In retrospect, Mr. Lindberg shared, “I feel a sense of trust in myself I didn’t previously have, a newfound confidence that I can’t yet fully explain, and a deep desire to spend my time being more connected to the people and the natural world around me.”

Although the trip was certainly about having fun and experiencing something new, many portions of this adventure offered first-hand learning opportunities for the Wolverines as well. As they prepared for the weekend, determining the best cold-weather clothing was one thing the group navigated, to which Jimmy Butler offered up his humorous viewpoint, “I felt like a juggernaut or an arctic explorer on a mission!” Learning how to properly start a fire, ice fishing to supply food, and looking for a natural spring water source were a few of the ways that students learned survival skills.

Just as Mr. Lindberg discovered that the trip impacted him in a much greater way than he had anticipated it would, the students were encouraged to record their thoughts in a journal so they could later look back on their impressions of the weekend. Mr. Hay was incredibly excited about the opportunity to share a place he loves so much with this year’s Wolverines. Although this is the first such trip he has taken with Bridgton students, Mr. Hay hopes to make it an annual tradition: “I could not have asked for a better group to begin the tradition with.”

Students staying warm next to the wood stove in the historic cabin

About Bridgton’s Wolverine Program:

For students who are not planning to compete athletically at the collegiate level, the Wolverine Program offers an opportunity to actively engage with nature, New England culture and cuisine, history, and more. Members of the Wolverine Program build camaraderie with their peers through excursions and challenges; community service is also a cornerstone of this program, which is another avenue for students to develop meaningful and lasting relationships. Built on a foundation of Bridgton’s values: curiosity, community, sportsmanship, accountability, and excellence, the program couples independence with mentorship, merges the outdoors with education, and serves as a bridge between high school and college—and beyond.

Wolverines Snag Perkiomen Basketball Tournament Win

By Whit Lesure

This winter, Bridgton made the long trip down to Quakertown, Pennsylvania for the second annual Perkiomen Basketball Tournament. Beyond the intrigue of Head of School Diana Gleeson’s Wolverines’ return to her former stomping grounds, the basketball team faced the challenge of a highly competitive, eight-team, three-day tournament. Returning to a quiet campus on January 2 for two days of preparation before the trip, the team enjoyed an early morning practice and breakfast before heading to Pennsylvania.

Bridgton opened up with the nationally recognized Spire Academy and came away with a convincing win, led by some hot shooting from Peter Gellene (Needham, MA).

On Saturday, Bridgton squared off against Bridgeport Prep, who had shocked the host Perkiomen Panthers the night before. Mamadou Kane (Thies, SN), Chris Yapo (Leicester, UK), and Will Davis (Newton, MA) led the Wolverines defense against an enormous front line, while Silvano Ismael (Portland, ME) paced the offense down the stretch in a tight contest.

Mrs. Gleeson and Tournament MVP, Silvano Ismael

Championship Sunday pitted Bridgton against the Patrick School, who, at the time, was ranked #5 in the nation. Bridgton trailed by seven at the half but, as has been their way, clawed back to stay within striking defense late in the game. Down six with less than 30 seconds remaining, the Wolverines used a full-court press to force two critical turnovers that ultimately set up a dramatic, long-range 3-point bomb by Nick Moore (Amherst, NY) to send the game into overtime. In overtime, Bridgton rode the momentum to a thrilling championship victory. Silvano Ismael was named MVP of the tournament.

Coaches Lesure and Horne were effusive in their praise of their

team’s effort throughout the weekend. “This one began with their responsible return to campus and sacrificing a bit of their wellearned vacation time,” Lesure shared. “As has been the case all year, different guys stepped up in big-time ways at critical moments to contribute to our success.”

Mrs. Gleeson reflected on the championship win, “This game was a great example of why I love the lessons that come from sports. When you put the time into practice, worry about what you can control, stay locked in, support each other, do your job, and never give up (not even when there are only seconds left), then you have earned being a true champion. I had so much fun

watching Bridgton play. Each game was different, and in each game, the team played well and was wellcoached. Every player on the team contributed to bringing home that trophy.”

Sometimes, in retrospect, these things appear to have a good dose of karma to them. In this case, no one could have written a better script for Diana Gleeson’s weekend return to her former home filled with past colleagues and students so clearly happy to see her. “Our guys were aware of that, for sure,” commented Lesure. “But, their joy in sharing their accomplishment with her is something you can’t make up...it’s a memory none of us will soon forget, I promise you.”

Natural Connections: Bringing Nature to the Classroom with Mr. David Rosen

By Michelle Cross

Nearly six years ago, David Rosen was hired as a science teacher at Bridgton Academy. Since that time, David’s enthusiasm for and love of nature have been shared with many students, not only in the indoor classroom but in the larger outdoor classroom as well. We invite you to read on to learn more about one of Bridgton’s wonderful STEM educators.

Please describe a bit about yourself—where you are from, your interests, family, past work experience, and so forth.

I grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and attended college at Western Michigan University, where I studied education, earth science, and history. I enjoy being outside in nature in all seasons, from snowmobiling, snowboarding, and ice fishing in the winter, to boating and open-water fishing in the summer. My wife Aileen and I love hiking. We’ve been married for thirteen years and have two young children, Teddy and Penelope.

What piqued your interest in Bridgton Academy and ultimately led you to accept this role?

I worked at a school in a suburb of Dallas for seven years, teaching earth science and history, and coaching football, basketball, and track. When I found out about Bridgton Academy, I knew it would combine a beautiful place for me to live with a great place to work. I knew that this was where I wanted to be. I brought the professional experience I gained in Texas with me and use it all of the time here. Every year, I get the chance to create meaningful relationships with students in the classroom and the community.

"That is a unique thing about private school: you not only know a student as a student, but as a full person in all aspects of their life."

Can you share your role at Bridgton and what hats you wear?

I have many roles at Bridgton, all of which I am proud of. First, I am a teacher, teaching our students Meteorology, Astronomy, and Environmental Issues. I am also an advisor, an experience our students can take a lot away from as we work together outside of class. Additionally, I serve as the director of the Outing Club, where I can bring students to nature and nature to students, providing them with many opportunities unique to Maine. Through the Outing Club, I’ve been able to do a lot of great things with the students including canoeing, ice fishing, open-water fishing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and more. It’s awesome to bring these truly unique experiences to each class.

Mr. Rosen ice fishing with alumnus and faculty member, Will Hay ’14

Why do you think the subject matter you are teaching is important for students of today?

Throughout all of the curricula I teach in my classes, I focus on transferable skills. I like for the students to build a toolbox that can be used in all academic settings, which will take them beyond Bridgton as well.

What have been some of the most important lessons you’ve learned throughout your career to date and in your time at Bridgton?

Over time, the most important thing I’ve realized is to never underestimate the power of the students and what they are capable of. The higher the standards we set for them, the more they will demonstrate their capabilities. In turn, they will think bigger and set bigger dreams for themselves.

What is something about Bridgton Academy that sets it apart in your mind from other schools?

There are a tremendous number of things that set Bridgton apart. In particular, I think it is the amount of individual attention that our students receive—in class, study hall, the dorms, and from their coaches and the community. This also holds true with Outing Club events that I am proud to offer our students.

How would you describe the experience of raising your family here at the Academy?

Truly special! I don’t ever take it for granted as my wife and I know what we have. It’s a beautiful balance raising our kids on campus in a place that is so dynamic. Our children connect with people from all walks and ages of life. We feel extra grateful that they are surrounded not only by adults with shared values, but that we can share our family with students who provide enrichment for our kids that can’t be easily found anywhere else. I feel like we are lucky to have found something that others are always trying to gather.

What is one thing about yourself that your co-workers/peers/students would be surprised to learn?

Before Bridgton, my wife and I quit our jobs, sold our house, and traveled around the world for about a year and a half. It was a journey of exploration, one very rewarding that we will always remember and maybe even do again in the future.

If you could plan any trip for the Outing Club, what would it be?

I love this question! I would definitely want to take the students to see the Northern Lights. Another trip would be to go fishing for native trout in northern Maine, or maybe to teach the students about fly fishing.

What are your favorite sports teams?

This is easy because I grew up in Detroit. I am proud to call the Red Wings, Lions, Tigers, and Pistons my favorite teams. Beyond that, sports is an easy place to form connections with students to further enrich our bonds.

If you could describe Bridgton Academy in three words, what words would you choose?

Rewarding, Perseverance, and Challenging. At the end of the year, you can see how rewarding this experience has been for the students, especially as they celebrate and say goodbye at Commencement.

Perseverance is something that takes time to develop, but when students see how they have persevered, that transfers to all aspects of their lives. Challenging is meant in the best possible way in that you feel a sense of pride afterward in all that you have accomplished.

Scan to check out a video interview with Mr. Rosen

Mr. Rosen and students on a dog sledding trip

From Student to Teacher with Dr. Nicholas Swim ’12

How one Academy alumnus and former intern found his home in academia

By Jessica Priola

Back in the fall of 2011, native Vermonter Nicholas “Nick” Swim made his way west to Bridgton Academy as a postgraduate student intent on pursuing his goal of playing Division I baseball, while building the academic and athletic habits needed to get there. Nick lived in Holt Hall and remembers his class as an extremely talented, yet fun-loving, group of young men.

For Nick, the skill and competitiveness of his baseball team at the Academy was something of an adjustment. “There were 40 of us on my baseball team at Bridgton," shared Nick. "It was definitely competitive and the coaches pushed us pretty hard. Personally, I think that this was really awesome for me from a developmental standpoint. Every member of that team was working hard to find ways to contribute. At Bridgton, you’re also learning at the same time how to be around your team 24/7. In that environment, it’s important to figure out quickly how to be a good teammate. For many of us, the Bridgton experience

might also include the first time in our lives when we had to sit on the bench. I actually think that’s great. Student-athletes get obsessed with the idea that we have to play every minute of every game to have a positive impact. That’s not true, and it especially isn’t true when you get to college. If you go to college and look around and just think ‘I’m better than them, why am I sitting?’, that doesn’t add anything of value to your team. It’s important to learn how to sit on the bench in a positive way and find ways to be a good member of any team you are on, sports or otherwise.”

Following a successful year at the Academy, Nick went on to attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology for a few years, pursuing his dream of playing DI collegiate baseball and learning many lessons along the way. After dealing with some injury, Nick ultimately decided to transfer back to his home state of Vermont to attend Castleton University. “I think the idea of being a DI athlete is great, and if that’s your goal, you should try to attain it. That said, I also played DIII, which was super competitive and fun, and allowed me time to actually just be a college student. Looking back now, if I could give advice to current Wolverines looking at schools, I’d say pick a college where you feel you’re going to be happy, where you feel supported out of the gates, and where you see yourself fitting in. You don’t have to go to Division I to be a highly successful college student-athlete. For me, playing Division III baseball helped me fall in love with the sport all over again.”

"You don’t have to go to Division I to be a highly successful college studentathlete. For me, playing Division III baseball helped me fall in love with the sport all over again.”

With his undergraduate degree in Business Management in hand, Nick was at a bit of a turning point. He was interested in potentially pursuing the field of coaching and was looking at the next steps when his former Bridgton coach, Aaron Izaryk, reached out about the possibility of returning to Bridgton for an internship year as an assistant coach. “This felt like a

Dr. Nicholas Swim during his time on the Bridgton Baseball team

really good opportunity for me to learn more about the fields of education and sports,” Nick recalls. “I was really inspired by Coach Izaryk and Coach Atwood during my time at Bridgton, and the idea of returning to work with them seemed exciting. I also had another classmate of mine, Will Groves ’12, who was coming back that year to work as well. It was an awesome experience to learn about Bridgton from the faculty side of the equation. I think if every Bridgton student worked a day as a faculty member, their mindset would change a lot! The whole goal at Bridgton is to provide the best educational experience for each and every student. Every single thing that is done on that campus is for the betterment of the students and the mission. I think this philosophy really inspired and allowed me to see the difference that working in education and higher education can have.”

With a goal of working in the world of education now firmly in mind, Nick went on to enroll at Ball State University as a graduate assistant. In addition to pursuing his own studies, Nick taught fitness classes for the University, assisted the baseball program as the operations director, and served as a sports coordinator for the local community center in Muncie, Indiana. While he was still primarily thinking about coaching as a career, it was at Ball State that he was first introduced to the world of academic research. “The first year at Ball State, I was all about building my career in coaching. I was going to camps, and making connections with other coaches. Then, I ended up getting a new academic advisor during my second year. He was young, had just graduated with his PhD, and was doing a lot of research work for the University. He really pushed me to start thinking about going into a PhD program and began to set me up with research projects and opportunities to explore this field. As I continued to think and learn about college coaching,

the cutthroat nature of that work was starting to feel like less of a match for me. College coaches are always recruiting, and always worried about budgets, staff, field access, and students transferring. You never sleep. I wanted to be able to find a field where I could travel, do things with my friends, and go play golf on the weekend if I wanted. I knew that I loved working with students and student-athletes, so the idea of pursuing a PhD and teaching began to really take root with me. (As a future side note though for anyone considering this path, while in your PhD program, there aren’t any weekends off either!).”

“While working at Ball State, it was really cemented for me the impact that you can have in the classroom connecting with students, and that this work doesn’t solely happen on the field. I knew this from my time at Bridgton of course, but when I began teaching myself, it opened up a whole new understanding and appreciation. As a teacher, you have the power to create a positive experience for every one of your students. It’s the absolute greatest feeling to also hear from former students when they are doing well; you’re super proud and being a part of this development is amazing.”

"As a teacher, you have the power to create a positive experience for every one of your students. It’s the absolute greatest feeling to also hear from former students when they are doing well; you’re super proud, and being a part of this development is amazing.”

Nick ultimately decided that professorship was the path he wanted to follow, choosing to attend the University of Louisville for his doctoral degree program. “Louisville gave me a great opportunity to work with some amazing researchers. I was also serving as a full-time faculty member during my doctoral program, so I was doing a lot of classroom teaching during these years as well.” Nick’s research was (and is) grounded in his passion and interest in sports, focused primarily on youth sports and the representation of female leadership in sports. In August of 2023, Dr. Swim was awarded his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development with a specialization in Sports Administration and was now ready to officially embark on his burgeoning career as a college professor.

In the fall of 2023, Dr. Swim was invited to join the faculty at the University of Maine, returning home to the Northeast and to a state that has been such an important part of his personal journey. Professor Swim is now teaching three courses for the University including Introduction to Sports Management, Special Topics in Sports Management: Policy and Ethics, and a Sports Management Practicum. Nick is passionate not only about his classroom but the attitude and interactions he brings to his students as well.

“I think I have a lot of different perspectives that I can bring to the classroom, which is great. I’ve been a student-athlete and a coach. It’s unique to have young PhD professors, not just here in Maine, but across the country. Having more of these younger voices in academia is a way to potentially change some

of the thinking about the college landscape and experience. I feel like I can connect well with students, and I work hard to make sure they feel comfortable in approaching me.”

“The ability to see someone passionate about what they are doing in the classroom is so important. I remember Mr. Lesure having that impact on me when I took his class at Bridgton. I actually mold a lot of my college classroom from my memories of Whit’s class. You always knew Whit’s classes were going to be fun because he was going to bring the energy and you never quite knew what to expect. I’ve been in so many classes in my life where I couldn’t now tell you who the professor was or that they made any sort of real impact. I try to shape what I do in my classroom on the style of those teachers and coaches who have really stuck with me.”

“I’m very student-focused. I want students to feel like my classroom is their space. Caring and friendship are important to me. I know that there is a student/teacher power dynamic, but I am going to try and be your friend as much as I can. I try to create a space where students know they can come talk to me. I’m going to hold you accountable; I’m going to grade you fairly and push you to grow, but I’m also here to be your advocate. Being a genuine person can go such a long way and I learned so much about this from the faculty at Bridgton, both as a student and as a staff member. Being genuine and caring for others is a standard I strive to live and work by each and every day.”

Dr. Nicholas Swim is busy living, teaching, and researching on the campus of the University of Maine. During his free time, he stays active through running, cycling, and playing golf. Nick has completed several marathons and is currently training to run the Boston Marathon in the spring of 2024. While Nick hasn’t had a Bridgton Wolverine in one of his classes just yet, he hopes to see one someday soon!

Dr. Nicholas Swim teaching at the University of Maine. Photo Credit: University of Maine

Professor Swim’s Top Tips For College Success

1

First impressions matter

The way you interact with a professor (or anyone for that matter) is important! If I have a class of 200 students and you make a negative first impression, it might be hard to redefine that. I tell my students all the time that I don’t recommend showing up to class in your pajamas. You’re an adult, and I think it’s a good plan to put some real clothes on when going to do work.

2 Proper communication matters

Set a good tone with your teachers by making sure your communication is appropriate and thoughtful. If you’re emailing a faculty member, don’t say “Yo, Professor Swim,” make sure you communicate in a professional way. Ensure that the faculty know who you are in a good way and leave your interactions feeling positive.

3 Make time for your work and practice good time management

It’s painfully obvious to your teachers when you’re doing your work at 11:59 on Sunday night for an assignment that’s due at midnight. Procrastination can be tough, but consider if you really need to play video games for five hours in a day, or, if you’re really doing your best work when you have to stay up until 5:00 AM finishing something that could have just been done ahead of time. Take your Bridgton study habits with you! Believe it or not, I still carve out my Bridgton evening study hall hours as good working time for me when I get things done for the upcoming week. That 7:30 to 9:30 time frame is time that I identify as work time, and it’s served me well for close to ten years now.

4 Practice having conversations and communication in person

Face-to-face conversation is something that’s really important, but hard for some young people these days. This includes the ability to speak up in front of others. Most of us will have to present at some point in our chosen careers, so it’s a skill that is important to practice. Make sure you speak up in class, even if it’s hard for you. Seek out in-person communication when you have the opportunity, instead of just emailing or texting someone.

5 Try to avoid the distractions of technology while in the classroom

Most of us are paying to be in the college classroom. Take advantage of the content that teachers are providing you by being engaged. If you’re trying to learn mathematical equations and you are gaming on your phone and miss several steps, you’re going to be lost. I change topics a lot in my class; it’s tough to keep up if your focus is not there.

Photo Credit: University of Maine

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Meet Chris Yapo ’24

By Michelle Cross

Every year, Bridgton welcomes students from all over the United States. Our community in North Bridgton is enriched even further with the addition of international students who choose to attend the Academy. The Class of 2024 has 14 students hailing from locations around the globe, including one young man from across the pond in Leicester, England. Chris Yapo decided that a year at Bridgton would be ideal for him as he prepares to study and play basketball at the collegiate level.

How did you learn about Bridgton Academy and what was it like getting adjusted to being here?

A college coach recommended that I attend Bridgton, and I really appreciate the opportunity to be here. It’s a privilege. That said, getting adjusted was really hard and a big culture shock coming all the way from England. At the same time, I keep saying that coming to Bridgton was like a dream. Even though I am so far from home, I still feel like I’m at home. It’s so natural being here now.

What is one of your favorite things about Bridgton so far?

Basketball, and the many activities we do as a school.

I love how people are together here, especially the basketball team. It’s really like a family.

What has been the toughest thing to adjust to?

Being so far from home has been hard. The support system here, my great coaches, the college counselors, my advisor, and the teachers make it so much easier though. They all help me manage what I need to do and how I need to do it.

What were some of your goals coming into Bridgton, and how do you think you have made progress towards these goals?

My goal is to achieve the best for myself athletically and academically. I plan to play college basketball and potentially pro basketball. Bridgton has prepared me by helping me to be more confident. I have learned how to be more vocal in the classroom and use things like Study Hall and extra help after classes to achieve my academic goals. Coach Lesure and Coach Horne are the best coaches I have had so far in my playing career. Hopefully, everything I’ve learned on the court from them will translate to the next level as I balance between sports and academics.

How would you describe your academic experience to date at the Academy?

Wow! You really have to work on your academics, but there are always people to help you. Everything here is more accessible for learning because it is “the year that makes the difference.” Bridgton works to maximize every student to be the best they can be.

How is the energy on campus and that of your fellow classmates?

Bridgton has brought a lot of character to me. All the people here feel natural to be around and you want to be around them. We are like brothers. It’s great energy!

Favorite memory made so far?

So many! And my favorite changes all of the time. I would definitely have to say winning the Perkiomen Tournament [in January] was a good one. I like the talks in Chapel and the motivational quotes that help us to achieve our goals. Also, living in America for the first time, it’s like a dream. I would replicate that feeling again if I could.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I go to the gym, play basketball, and hang out with my friends. Sometimes we watch films. I always try to make the most of my time. After basketball season is over, I hope to try some of the other extracurricular activities like skiing at the mountain.

Who is one of your role models and why?

Coach Whit. I have never seen a coach who has so much passion for the game. In one year at Bridgton Academy, he brings people together and maximizes the most out of everyone, including their talents and potential. He is very humble; I aspire to be like him. Basketball aside, he is just a great person. Also, my mother. She teaches me great values and how to be a good person, a kind person. That is why I am always happy because that’s what she taught me.

What do you want to do after Bridgton?

I want to play college basketball, finish school, and play pro (hopefully!). Coming to Bridgton, I feel like all those things are possible as I have had the right guidance to set me up for success and to help me reach my goals. Being here has changed my perspective on some of the little things I might have missed before.

"It may feel hard while you’re here, but at the end of the day, Bridgton helps you to be the best you can be."

Three words that you would use to describe the Academy?

Family Togetherness Difference-Maker (in my opinion!)

What advice would you give to a prospective Bridgton student?

If you decide to come to Bridgton, you have to mentally prepare because it’s challenging. It’s good though, because Bridgton helps you to get the best out of yourself. It’s changed my perspective and built my confidence. If you want to play sports or go to college or work, Bridgton prepares you immensely for what you want to do at the next level.

Chris playing against South Kent School

Annual Report on Giving

Dear Friends of Bridgton,

In the same way we see a new class of students each and every year, every new year on the calendar brings distinct opportunities, challenges, and achievements as we work to advance the mission and good work of Bridgton Academy. One of the unique aspects of working in the Office of Institutional Advancement is that we see and hear, on a daily basis, the impact of the Bridgton experience. For a small (but mighty!) school with such an extraordinary mission, the depth and breadth of the Wolverine family is nothing short of amazing.

We hear stories of Bridgton connections regularly from all over the world. Pop on a piece of Bridgton gear sometime when you are heading to an airport and don’t be surprised if you are stopped by someone! It’s wonderful to see Bridgton alumni hiring fellow Bridgton alumni, mentor connections being made, and Wolverines reaching out to help others solely because of this shared experience in North Bridgton, Maine.

We are touched when we see an older alumnus faithfully send in their donation with shaky handwriting, along with a note of appreciation for the work of Bridgton well over a half-century after their graduation. It’s equally meaningful to have a young

alumnus text to ask how to make their first-ever gift in support of their PG year. All of these gifts matter and truly make a difference here at Bridgton, no matter how many zeros may be attached.

Dollars are spent quickly these days, whether on groceries, streaming subscriptions, or simply filling our cars with gas. We are proud, in the following pages, to honor those who carved out a space and place in their lives to support Bridgton Academy. I hope that every one of our supporters feels good, knowing that they have truly made a difference in the lives of our students, in the mission of this school, and in supporting a shared community founded on values that foster a better future for us all.

Thank you to the Wolverine family for making so much possible.

Sincerely,

Jessica Priola, CFRE Director of Institutional Advancement

Board of Trustees:

Scott Baker ’81

Mark Bloom ’67

Paul Carberry

Patrick Casten ’05

Jim Chalmers

Dave Colella ’71

Aaron Daly ’04

Vic DiGravio III

Tom Hall ’85

Mark Lufkin ’96

Dr. Doug Lyons ’83, P’13

CW5 David Nolan ’80

Erin Plummer

Diane Potter P’14

Peter Van Haur ’97

Dr. Ann-Marie White

Chris Whitney ’82

Susan Yule P’11

Bridgton Academy's Fiscal Year 2023 Leadership Giving Circles

The Head of School Circle $10,000+

Anonymous

Mr. William Armour ’67

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barr

Mr. and Mrs. Vic DiGravio

Eleanor L. Walker Trust

Fidelity Charitable Haynes Family Foundation

Mr. Robert Knickerbocker ’69

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kooperman

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Kooperman

Nautilus US Power Holdco, LLC

The Colonnade Hotel

The Keenan Family Foundation

Mr. Scott Voss and Mrs. Carolina Gonzalez

The Harold H. Sampson Society $5,000+

Mr. David J. Colella ’71

Mr. Garabed Garabedian ’57

Mr. and Mrs. William Nineve

Mrs. Deborah Rivera Pittorino

Mr. Christopher Whitney ’82

The Richard L. Goldsmith Society $2,500+

Mr. Scott Baker ’81

Mr. Dennis Barous ’58

Benevity, Inc.

Mr. Mark Bloom ’67

Mrs. Eugenie Boland

Boston Harbor City Cruises

Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue ’80

Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust

Mr. Thomas Gunning ’04

Mr. Thomas Hall ’85

Mr. James Heinz

Mr. Farruq Jafery and Mrs. Yasmeen Hasan

Mr. Kevin Jones ’81

Mr. Mark Lufkin ’96

The Robert E. Walker Society $1,000+

Agganis Arena at Boston University

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Amato

Anonymous

Mr. Charles Bell and Mrs. Britta Wehmann-Bell

Boston Duck Tours

Boston Red Sox

Brig. Gen. David Brigham ’84

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burns

Mr. Brian Cardarella ’99

Mr. Thomas Caron and Mrs. Kelley O’Malley Caron

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craven

Mr. Patrick Casten ’05

Mr. James Chadbourne ’79

Chart Metalworks

Mr. William Clifford

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Coleman

Mr. Gerrit Conover ’05

Mr. Aaron Daly ’04

Mr. Benjamin Davis ’63

Dead River Company

Mr. Robert DeCamp ’89

Mr. Robert Dempsey ’70

Mr. David Diller

The Druker Company

Mr. John Duffy

Col. Richard Fickett ’53

Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher

Mrs. Diana Gleeson

Mr. Linn Hazen ’67

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hill

Mr. Ronald Johnson ’55

Mr. Daniel Keeler ’64

The Lenox Hotel

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lutz

Mr. Hugh MacKenzie ’61

Mr. Jonathan Mapes ’78

Dr. Edward Martin ’62

Mr. Robert McCullough ’87

Mr. Ryan McNeill ’96

Mr. George McNiff ’67

Mr. Nick Moceri

Morong Family Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy ’65

The Wolverine Club $500+

Ms. Theresa Allum

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ames

Mr. C. Werner Anderson ’59

Mr. Roger Austin ’86

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Austin

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Derek Barbagallo

Ms. Elaine Barger

Mr. Graham Bayly ’98

Ms. Kathy Becker

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffory Begin

Mr. Robert Bogan ’83

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mooney

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray ’90

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nicholson

Mrs. Janice Petri

Mr. Peter Van Haur ’97

Mrs. Beatrice White

CW5. David Nolan ’80

Novo Nordisk Charity Custodial Account

Mr. Robert Phipps ’69

Piper Sandler

Mrs. Erin Plummer

Mrs. Diane Potter and Mr. Mike Potter

Renewable Energy Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Salch

Col. And Mrs. Philip Saulnier Ret. ’58

Ms. Valerie Schmuch

Mr. Andrew Searle ’65

Mr. Charles Spilman ’61

The Inn at Longwood Medical

Mr. William Thompson and Mrs. Kimberly Budd

Mr. Bryan Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Tucker

Ms. Maureen Voke

Mrs. Linda White

Mr. Peter Winn ’79

Mrs. Susan Yule and Mr. Richard Yule

Ms. Leanne Boody

Mr. Eric Bouchard and Mrs. Jennifer Watson

Bove House

Mr. and Mrs. David Brackett

Bridgton Books

Bridgton Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown

Mr. Craig Budolfson ’95

Mr. Stephen Cabana

Mr. Daniel Callihan ’96

Mr. John Campbell and Ms. Mary Baquet

Mr. Paul Carberry

Mr. James Chalmers

Chalmers Insurance Group

Mr. Anthony Chinappi ’65

Mr. Colin Clancy ’12

Dr. Alice Colby-Hall ’49

Mrs. Susan Cole and Mr. Bruce Cole

Mr. Michael Cooper ’68

Mrs. Michelle Cross

Cross Insurance

CyberGrants

Delta Dental Plan

Mr. Stephen Everbach ’81

Eversource Energy Foundation

Fidelity Foundation

Mr. Jeffrey Fisher ’94

Mr. Ben Flock

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Galkin

Mr. David Garrett and Mrs. Jennifer Byers

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Glicos

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Goss

Mrs. Carol Hamblet

Mr. Robert Hammann ’83

Hancock Lumber Co, Inc.

Hannaford Community Cash, Clynk

Mr. James Herlihy ’65

Hotel Commonwealth

Mr. Andrew Hunting ’90

Inn by the Sea

Capt. John Kamen ’73

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knudson

KT Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. John Lano

Mr. Paul Leahy ’77

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leighton

Mr. Michael Levinson ’99

Mr. Zachary Littman ’12

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lufkin

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynch

Mr. R. Seth MacDonald ’81

Mr. Eric Marder ’87

Mr. H. Jackson Marvel

Marvel Family Fund

Mr. Devin McCarthy ’16

Mr. James McGillen ’59

Ms. Adelina Mitchell

Mr. John Monarek ’87

Mr. Steve Montminy

Dr. Craig Morrell and Dr. Michelle Cicilline

Mr. George Mullin ’59

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neuburger

Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Connell

Mr. Dennis O’Neil and Mrs. Kathie George O’Neil

Lt Col and Mrs. Mark Ott

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Pivnick

Mrs. Anne Polak

Mr. William Porreca ’63

Mrs. Jessica Priola

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quarton

Ms. Dianne Redican

Mr. George Reid ’67

Edward J. Robson Family Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robson ’50

Mrs. Kristen Schaffner

Schwab Charitable

Mr. Jeffrey Silva ’97

Mr. Edwin Sutcliffe ’59

Mr. Timothy Tubbert

Mr. and Mrs. John Tull

Ms. Margaret Wadsworth

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Washburn

Waterford Group Charitable Foundation

Wellesley Country Club

Mr. Gregory White and Mrs. Elizabeth Boland

Dr. Ann-Marie White

Giving by Alumni

Class of 1947

Ms. Dorothy B. Campbell ’47

Mr. Arthur S. Denison ’47

Ms. Nancy F. Holden ’47

Class of 1949

Dr. Alice M. Colby-Hall ’49

Class of 1950

Mr. Edward J. Robson ’50

Mr. Robert B. Swain ’50

Class of 1953

Col. Richard K. Fickett ’53

Ms. Martha Leino ’53

In Memory of Mr. John Leino & Mrs. Hilda Leino

Mr. Billie MacKay ’53

Class of 1954

Mr. Warren E. Edwards ’54

Mr. Frederick M. Haynes ’54

Mr. Jay A. Sullivan ’54

Mrs. Carol S. Wenmark ’54

Class of 1955

Mr. Paul F. Flynn ’55

Mr. Ronald H. Johnson ’55

Class of 1956

Mr. Leonard Hodgson ’56

Mr. Walter O. Leino ’56

Mr. David A. Sampson Sr. ’56

In Honor of the Class of 1956

In Memory of Mr. John Fabello ’34

Mr. Nelson K. Turnquist ’56

Class of 1957

Mr. Garabed Garabedian ’57

J. Bushrod Lake ’57

In Memory of Mr. Joseph DeSalle ’57 & Mr. Richard Goldsmith

Mr. Roderick A. McGarry II ’57

Class of 1958

Mr. Dennis A. Barous ’58

In Memory of Mrs. Ruth Goldsmith & Mr. Richard Goldsmith

L Col Neil R. Brooks ’58

Mr. Allan D. Denison ’58

Mr. Leonard R. Hathaway ’58

Col. Philip J. Saulnier Ret. ’58

In Honor of Mrs. Judith King Stone Saulnier

In Memory of Elaine King Stone

Class of 1959

Mr. C. Werner Anderson ’59

Mr. James F. McGillen II ’59

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. George E. Mullin ’59

Mr. Edwin H. Sutcliffe ’59

Mr. Karl Wesselhoeft ’59

In Memory of Mr. Peter Marggraf ’59

Mr. Robert S. Weston III ’59

In Memory of Annie Weston Twitchell

Class of 1960

Mr. Bruce C. Buffinton ’60

Mr. Stephen P. Camuso ’60

Mr. Paul E. Flahive ’60

Mr. Robert R. Jones ’60

Mr. Richard J. Moughan Jr. ’60

In Memory of Mr. Martin Velishka ’61

Class of 1961

Mr. Hugh C. MacKenzie ’61

Mr. Charles H. Spilman ’61

Class of 1962

Mr. Thomas M. Barker ’62

Mr. James M. Burek ’62

Mr. Howard G. Holley ’62

Mr. Frederick M. Hoy ’62

Dr. Edward W. Martin Jr. ’62

Class of 1963

Mr. Benjamin F. Davis Jr. ’63

Mr. Richard L. DeFeo ’63

Mr. David G. Kelley ’63

Dr. George R. Montminy OD. ’63

Mr. William Porreca ’63

Mr. Richard Rothkopf ’63

Class of 1964

Dr. James C. Baker ’64

Mr. Daniel W. Keeler Jr. ’64

Mr. Marc Posner ’64

Mr. Robert W. Potter ’64

In Memory of Beth Potter and Tommy

Mr. Lee J. Roy ’64

Mr. Edwin O. Smith ’64

Mr. Edward J. Tobiasson ’64

Class of 1965

Mr. Mark S. Blank ’65

In Memory of Mr. Lawrence DeSantos ’65

Mr. Anthony L. Chinappi ’65

Mr. Jeff Craw ’65

Mr. Harold Damelin Esq. ’65

In Honor of the Class of 1965

Col. Robert Eldridge ’65

In Honor of the Class of 1965

Mr. James M. Gagne ’65

Mr. James W. Herlihy Jr. ’65

Mr. Wayne C. Lynch ’65

Mr. Alexander L. Moschella Jr. ’65

Mr. James S. Murphy ’65

Mr. Raymond M. Ouellette ’65

Mr. Gerald W. Quigley ’65

In Memory of CDR. Harold Freeman ’65

Mr. Andrew G. Searle ’65

Mr. Rogan Stearns ’65

Mr. James P. Turati ’65

In Memory of Mr. Douglas Furbush ’65

Class of 1966

Mr. Douglas A. Bruhm ’66

Mr. John W. Cartmill ’66

Mr. Thomas C. Horgan ’66

Mr. Willard H. Leavitt Jr. ’66

In Memory of Mr. James McCool ’66

Mr. Donald I. Youker ’66

In Memory of Mr. Warren Youker

Class of 1967

Mr. Charles S. Ambrogio Esq. ’67

Mr. William T. Armour ’67

Mr. William A. Bain ’67

Mr. Mark W. Bloom ’67

Mr. Michael J. Doyle ’67

Mr. Edward P. Franzeim ’67

Mr. Gerald M. Goldman ’67

Mr. John D. Haygood ’67

In Memory of Mr. Warren Youker

Mr. Linn J. Hazen ’67

Mr. George R. McNiff Jr. ’67

Mr. James L. Ramsey ’67

In Honor of Mr. Tom Austin

Mr. George Reid ’67

Capt. David C. Rollins ’67

Mr. John V. Taglienti ’67

Mr. Gordon B. Webb ’67

Class of 1968

Mr. Joseph Chianciola ’68

Mr. Michael A. Cooper ’68

Class of 1969

Mr. Ronald H. Davis ’69

Mr. James C. Ducey ’69

Mr. Thomas F. Guidugli ’69

Mr. Warren D. Kenniston ’69

In Memory of Mr. Anthony Rowe ’69

Mr. Robert H. Knickerbocker II ’69

Mr. Robert A. Phipps ’69

Mr. John C. White ’69

Mr. Bruce A. Zaczynski ’69

Class of 1970

Mr. Robert A. Dempsey ’70

In Honor of Mr. Douglas Cowie ’54

Mr. James S. Dolham ’70

Mr. Greg M. Flaherty ’70

In Honor of the Class of 1970

Mr. Edward L. Gillis ’70

Mr. Harmon P. Hudson ’70

Mr. Aidan J. Moore ’70

In Memory of Ed & Eleanor Moore

Mr. John C. Ready Jr. ’70

Class of 1971

Dr. Robert S. Axtell ’71

In Memory of Mr. Doug Avery

Mr. Ernest A. Clark ’71

Mr. Andrew J. Cohen ’71

In Honor of Dr. Robert Axtell ’71, Hall of Fame Inductee

Mr. David J. Colella ’71

Mr. John M. Kenney ’71

Mr. Thomas H. Smith ’71

Class of 1972

Mr. Dennis Caruso ’72

In Memory of Mr. Jack Hapenney

Mr. Bruce R. Clark ’72

In Memory of Mr. Warren Youker

Mr. James F. Muldoon ’72

Mr. Peter O. Suneson ’72

Class of 1973

Mr. John Acton ’73

Capt. John S. Kamen ’73

Mr. John G. Sullivan ’73

Mr. Patrick F. Tria ’73

Mr. Sumner G. Whittier ’73

In Honor of Dorothy L. Whittier & Robert H. Whittier

Class of 1974

Mr. Glenn J. Amico ’74

Mr. Frank W. DiCristofaro ’74

Mr. William F. McAlpine ’74

In Memory of Mr. Warren Youker

Class of 1975

Mr. Gary Chester ’75

Class of 1976

Mr. Brian H. O’Hear ’76

Class of 1977

Mr. William R. County ’77

Mr. John J. Daley Jr. ’77

Mr. Paul T. Leahy ’77

Mr. Christopher J. Marion ’77

In Memory of Mr. William Pittorino ’78

Class of 1978

Mr. Benjamin F. Goodrich III ’78

Mr. Kraig M. Haynes ’78

Mr. Jonathan B. Mapes ’78

Class of 1979

Mr. James R. Chadbourne ’79

In Honor of Mr. Tom Austin

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. Peter A. Winn ’79

In Memory of Mr. Warren Youker

Class of 1980

Mr. Daniel P. Caples ’80

Mr. John B. Donahue ’80

CW5. David F. Nolan ’80

In Honor of Mr. Tom Austin

In Memory of Mrs. Christine Nolan

Class of 1981

Mr. Scott C. Baker ’81

Mr. Stephen G. Everbach ’81

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. Kevin F. Jones ’81

Mr. R. Seth MacDonald ’81

Mr. Denis J. McCarthy ’81

Mr. John A. Neagle III ’81

Class of 1982

Mr. Wayne A. Cohen ’82

Mr. Mark A. Colwell ’82

Mr. Christopher S. Whitney ’82

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Class of 1983

Mr. Robert F. Bogan ’83

Mr. Adam D. Foley ’83

Mr. Robert K. Hammann Jr. ’83

Mr. Joseph W. Kelly ’83

Dr. Douglas E. Lyons ’83

Mr. Kyle D. Neugebauer ’83

Class of 1984

Brig. Gen. David F. Brigham ’84

Mr. Timothy M. Moynihan ’84

Class of 1985

Mr. Philip C. Anthes ’85

Mr. Thomas P. Hall ’85

Mr. Brian B. Jones ’85

CAPT. Thomas W. McDevitt ’85

Mr. Craig S. Morong ’85

Mr. Edward J. Roth ’85

Class of 1986

Mr. Roger W. Austin ’86

Mr. Andrew S. Cohen ’86

Mr. Robert A. Lynch III ’86

Mr. James A. McDonald Jr. ’86

Mr. Mark J. McQuade ’86

Mr. Geoffrey F. Pendergrast ’86

Mr. Andrew H. Sheehan ’86

In Honor of Potter House

Class of 1987

Mr. Adam S. Lewis ’87

Mr. Eric D. Marder ’87

Mr. Robert J. McCullough ’87

Mr. John J. Monarek ’87

Mr. Dennis L. Sayward ’87

Mr. Michael J. Sweeney ’87

In Memory of Mr. Robert Walker

Class of 1988

Mr. Matthew A. Burgess ’88

Mr. Jason R. Connolly ’88

Mr. Richard S. Mullins ’88

Mr. Jeffrey T. Ray ’88

Mr. Michael T. Reardon ’88

Class of 1989

Mr. Kyle Church ’89

Mr. Robert DeCamp ’89

Class of 1990

Mr. Andrew B. Hunting ’90

Mr. Thomas R. Murray ’90

Mr. Timothy Shea ’90

Mr. Edward J. Solek ’90

Class of 1993

Mr. Lance J. Meader ’93

Class of 1994

Mr. Jeffrey R. Fisher ’94

Class of 1995

Mr. Craig R. Budolfson ’95

Mr. Craig W. Strassell ’95

Class of 1996

Mr. Gregory A. Beaumier ’96

Mr. Daniel L. Callihan ’96

In Honor of the Class of 1996

Mr. Brian Carr ’96

Mr. Christopher D. Gaines ’96

Mr. Mark E. Lufkin ’96

In Honor of the Faculty & Staff of Bridgton Academy

Mr. Ryan D. McNeill ’96

CDR Joshua D. Powers ’96

Mr. Robert F. Sweeney ’96

Class of 1997

Mr. Robert W. Porreca ’97

Mr. Jeffrey J. Silva ’97

Mr. Peter J. Van Haur ’97

Mr. Brendan R. York ’97

Class of 1998

Mr. Graham V. Bayly ’98

In Honor of Mr. David Lepage

Class of 1999

Mr. Brian R. Cardarella ’99

Mr. David M. Klausner ’99

Mr. Michael E. Levinson ’99

Mr. James S. Olson ’99

Mr. Douglas L. Padden ’99

Class of 2000

Mr. Justin D. Bailey ’00

Mr. Patrick K. Hall ’00

In Memory of Mr. Michael Fuller ’82

Mr. Jared A. Peter ’00

Mr. George N. Powers ’00

Class of 2001

Mr. Patrick E. Pingicer ’01

Class of 2002

Mr. Brett B. Bucktooth ’02

In Honor of Potter House 2002

Mr. Raymond T. McNutt ’02

Mr. Daniel P. Wolff ’02

In Honor of Mr. Michael Mabardy ’02

Class of 2003

Mr. Damian P. Farley ’03

In Memory of Mr. Alray Taylor ’03

Mr. Ashley R. Lewis ’03

Mr. Matthew R. Murphy ’03

Mr. Douglas S. Simons ’03

Class of 2004

Mr. Aaron A. Daly ’04

Mr. Thomas S. Gunning ’04

Class of 2005

Mr. Patrick C. Casten ’05

Mr. Gerrit W. Conover ’05

Mr. Thomas J. Daley ’05

Class of 2006

Mr. John P. Mazure ’06

Class of 2007

Mr. Scott R. McLoughlin ’07

Mr. Jeffrey P. McMath ’07

Class of 2009

Mr. Patrick J. Daley ’09

Mr. Alexander S. Frazier ’09

Class of 2010

Mr. Tyler Hannon ’10

Mr. Nathan D. Potter ’10

Class of 2011

Mr. Matthew J. Buckley ’11

Mr. John G. DelPadre ’11

Mr. Ryan J. Donovan ’11

Mr. Ryan C. Dooley ’11

Mr. Charles W. Gendron ’11

Mr. Shane P. Keenan ’11

Mr. Tim Marshall ’11

Class of 2012

Mr. Jeffrey P. Amell ’12

Mr. Colin P. Clancy ’12

Mr. Zachary T. Littman ’12

Class of 2013

Mr. Jonathan M. Hart ’13

Mr. Beau J. LaFlamme ’13

Mr. Michael J. Lambias ’13

Mr. Michael P. LaPorte ’13

In Memory of Mr. Kieran Hannon ’13, Mr. Thomas Castanha ’13, & Mr. Jake Unwin ’13

Mr. Parker J. Spear ’13

Class of 2014

Mr. Peter J. Dassoni ’14

Mr. Lucian DiMarco IV ’14

Mr. Robert B. Eldredge ’14

Mr. Jeffrey S. Heinz ’14

Mr. Andrew S. Irving ’14

Mr. Ryan S. McDonough ’14

Mr. James F. Moore ’14

Mr. Ryan W. Shea ’14

Mr. Connor J. Young ’14

Class of 2015

Mr. Jared M. Balzarini ’15

Mr. Michael T. Cerasuolo ’15

Mr. Matthew A. Dresens ’15

Mr. David M. Lambert ’15

Mr. Ryne D. McNeilly ’15

Mr. Max G. Schwartz ’15

Class of 2016

Mr. Devin McCarthy ’16

Mr. Colin T. Quinn ’16

Class of 2017

Mr. Patrick M. Conroy ’17

Mr. Ian J. O’Brien ’17

Class of 2018

Mr. Edward L. Upton ’18

Class of 2019

Mr. Aidan F. Cadogan ’19

In Honor of Mr. Tom Austin & Mr. Rick Marcella

Mr. Charles W. Greenlese ’19

Mr. George T. Morrice ’19

Mr. Emmett J. O’Brien ’19

Mr. Gideon F. Malherbe ’19

Class of 2021

Mr. Scott J. Bundy ’21

Mr. Hake T. Patrick ’21

Mr. Christopher T. Theodores ’21

Class of 2022

Mr. Jacob C. Costello ’22

Mr. Caden J. Delnickas ’22

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22, Brothers Forever

Mr. Chase K. DeLoach ’22

Mr. Sean E. Feeney ’22

Mr. Matthew T. Lawlor ’22

Mr. Randall J. Leavitt ’22

Mr. Edward H. Thurston ’22

Mr. Nicholas J. Valerio ’22

Class of 2023

Mr. Sean R. MacDonald ’23

Giving by Parents of Alumni & Current students

Mr. Kevin Abbott

Mr. Timothy Almeida

Mr. Edwin Almonte

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Amato

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ames

In Honor of Mr. Tom Washburn

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Zebedee Andrews

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Anthes

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Attleson

Ms. Bernadette Atwater

Ms. Helene Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Balzarini

Mr. and Mrs. Derek Barbagallo

Ms. Elaine Barger

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Barr

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Beal

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. Charles Bell and Mrs. Britta Wehmann-Bell

In Honor of Bridgton Academy's 215th Commencement Exercises & Mr. Owen Bell ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Berg

Mr. Eric Bouchard and Ms. Jennifer Watson

Mr. and Mrs. John Bousquet

Ms. Caprice Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Brackett

Mr. and Ms. John Brady

Mrs. Paula Breitkopf

Mr. R. Gifford Broderick

In Honor of Mr. Jeffrey Broderick ’98

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brooks

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bruno

Mr. and Mrs. David Bundy

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Burgess

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Byron

In Honor of the Class of 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Byron

In Honor of Matthew Byron ’20

Mr. Michael Cain

Mr. Edward Campbell

Mr. John S. Campbell and Ms. Mary Baquet

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Camuso ’60

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Caples ’80

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Carlson

Mr. Thomas Caron and Mrs. Kelley O’Malley Caron

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Catchings

Mrs. Mary Ellen Cerullo

In Honor of Mr. Michael Cerullo ’86

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Christensen

Mr. Stevan Cisneros

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cleland

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clement

Mr. William Clifford

Ms. Sarah Cochran

In Honor of Mr. Owen Dorion ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Coleman

In Honor of Mr. Parker Coleman ’22

Mr. Che Condon Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Conroy

Ms. Julie Contreras-Lannon

Mr. and Mrs. Corey Costello

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Craven

Mrs. Lorraine Cronin

Mr. Joe Daley ’77

Mr. Norman D. Darbe

Mr. and Mrs. John Dassoni

Mr. Thomas Daubney and Mrs. Amy McEnaney

Mr. Mark de Vere White and Mrs. Mary Jane McRory

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Delnickas

In Honor of the 2022 Class Hockey Family

Ms. Tia DeLoach

Mr. Martin Devaney

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DiLeo

In Honor of Mr. Michael DiLeo ’23

Mr. Denis Dion and Mrs. Linda Maciej

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Donahue ’80

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dresens

Mr. Anthony Ducharme

Mrs. Colleen Murphy-Ducharme

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Egan

In Honor of Mr. Thomas Egan ’23

Ms. Susan Egidio

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Farley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feeley

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Feeney

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Forauer

Ms. Nicole Fraktman

In Honor of Mr. Aidan Cadogan ’19, Mr. Tom Austin, & Mr. Rick Marcella

Mr. and Ms. Kurt Gantrish

In Honor of Mr. Nolan Gantrish ’21

Mr. David Garrett and Ms. Jennifer Byers

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gately

Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Gately

In Memory of and honor to our dear friend,

Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. and Mrs. D. Michael Geddes

In Honor of Mr. Thomas Geddes ’11

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Giles

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Glicos

In Honor of Mr. Samuel Glicos ’23

Mr. and Mrs. James Golden

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Goss

Ms. Catherine Graham

Mr. and Ms. Joshua Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Clive Grainger

Mr. Ronald Greene and Mrs. Janis Peters

Ms. Anne M. Griffin

In Honor of Mr. Craig Griffin ’99

Ms. Suzanne Griffin Weiss and Mr. Robert Weiss

In Honor of Mr. Owen Griffin ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Gross

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamaty

Mr. Ali Hashem

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Haynes ’54

Mr. James B. Heinz

Mr. and Mrs. James Hennessey

In Honor of Mr. Daniel Hennessey ’17

Mrs. Mabel A. Hessing

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Holley ’62

Ms. Gillian Isaacs

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jacobsen

Mr. Farruq Jafery and Mrs. Yasmeen Hasan

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jurgens

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Keenan

Ms. Jennie Kendall

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knudson

Mr. and Mrs. John Lano

In Honor of Mr. Jack Lano ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Robin C. Larson

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lawlor

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ledbury

Dr. and Mrs. Carl Leier

In Honor of Mr. Joe Leier ’98

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leighton

In Honor of Mr. Nathaniel Leighton ’23

Mr. and Mrs. David Lepage

Mr. and Mrs. Whit Lesure

Mrs. Sandra R. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Locke

Mr. and Ms. Franklin Longenecker IV

In Honor of Mr. Franklin Longenecker ’23

Mr. Kevin Lotenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loveland

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lufkin Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lutz

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynch

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Lyons ’83

Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacDonald

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Madill

Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Malherbe

Mr. Mike Malonis and Ms. April Boyd

Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Marcella

Mr. Sanford R. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mastrangelo

Mr. and Mrs. Adam McCarthy

In Honor of Mr. Philip McCarthy ’20

Mr. Kevin M. McCarthy

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle McDonough

Mr. and Mrs. Roderick A. McGarry II ’57

Dr. Kara McGoey

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKenny

Mr. and Mrs. Martin McLaughlin

Mr. Terrence J. McLoughlin

Mr. and Mrs. Mark McNeilly

In Honor of Mr. Ryne McNeilly ’15

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. McQuade ’86

Mrs. Betty-Jane Meader

In Honor of Mr. Lance Meader ’93 & Mr. Daren Meader ’95

Ms. Courtney Melanson

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard C. Mergardt

In Memory of Mr. Michael Mergardt ’84

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mesite

Mr. Brett Miller

In Honor of Mr. Camden Miller ’23

Mr. Craig Miller

Mrs. Stephanie Miller

Ms. Suzanne Miller-Sullivan

Mr. C. Oscar Morong Jr.

Dr. Craig Morrell and Dr. Michelle Cicilline

In Honor of the Class of 2023 Hockey Team

Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Karen Moulton

In Honor of Mr. Thomas Moulton ’23

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Murphy ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Murray ’90

Mrs. Joan G. Nelson

In Honor of Mr. Scott Nelson ’87

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neuburger

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle D. Neugebauer ’83

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Nichol

Mr. and Mrs. William Nineve

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Nordin

Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Connell

In Honor of Mr. Ryan O’Connell ’19

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Connor

Mr. Dennis O’Neil and Mrs. Kathie George O’Neil

In Honor of Mr. Michael O’Neil ’23

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Paladino

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Palumbo

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Parker

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parr

Mrs. Susan Parry

In Memory of Mr. Richard Murphy ’63

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard G. Peter Jr.

Ms. Alice Peters

In Honor of Mr. Mitchell Robinson ’23

Mrs. Maryann Petherick

In Honor of Mr. Brian Petherick ’95

In Memory of Mr. Robert Petherick

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Philbrick

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phoebe

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Pivnick

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Plante

Mr. and Mrs. William Porreca ’63

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Porudominsky

In Honor of Alexander Porudominsky ’23

Mrs. Diane Potter and Mr. Michael Potter

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quarton

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Raschdorf

Ms. Dianne Redican

Ms. Melendy Reed

Ms. Kara Romanik

Mr. Troy Roper and Mrs. Kate Riffle Roper

Mrs. Patricia Roselli

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Salch

In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Salch ’95 & Mr. Michael Fuller ’82

Mr. Charles Sampson and Mrs. Kelly Byron

In Honor of Mr. Gavin Sampson ’23

Ms. Pamela Santos

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Saya

Mr. and Mrs. Darvin L. Schanley

Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Schartner

Dr. and Mrs. Eric Schenk

Ms. Valerie Schmuch

Mr. and Mrs. John Schuster

In Honor of Mr. Andrew Schuster ’02

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sciaudone

Ms. Katherine Shallow

In Honor of Mr. Chase Shallow ’22

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Silva

Mrs. and Mr. Brendon Skafas

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sloan

In Memory of Mr. Scott William VandeMerkt

Mr. Edwin Smith ’64

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stamm

In Honor of Mr. Brendan Stamm ’23 & the Class of 2023 Hockey Team

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Steele

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Strassell

Mr. Steven Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Sweeney

Mr. William Thompson and Ms. Kimberly Budd

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton

Ms. Lisa Tibbetts

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Travis Jr.

Mr. Timothy Tubbert

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Tucker

Mr. and Mrs. John Tull

In Memory of Mr. John Tull ’06

Ms. Robin Tyner

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Usseglio

In Honor of Mr. Cole Usseglio ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vachon

Mr. John Valerio and Ms. Diane Wright-Valerio

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Van Inwegen

Mr. Scott Voss and Mrs. Carolina Gonzalez

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Walles

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weisenburger

Mr. Gregory White and Mrs. Elizabeth Boland

Mrs. Linda White

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilkins

In Honor of Mr. Cameron Wilkins ’16

Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Willner

Mr. Michael Wright and Ms. Sarah Garey

Mrs. Susan L. Yule and Mr. Richard Yule

Mrs. Jean Zbinden

In Honor of Mr. Jeffrey Parrish ’95

Giving by Fiscal year 2023 Employees

Mr. Tim Atwood

Mrs. Molly Barker

Ms. Mia Bergmann

Ms. Beth Chagrasulis

Mr. Ryan Connors

Mrs. Michelle Cross

Mr. Ben Custer

Mr. Joe Daley ’77

Mr. Pat Daley ’09

Mr. Seth Dresser

Mrs. Jamie Dugan

Mr. Matt Dugan

Mrs. Deb Dutton

Mr. Austin Farwell

Mrs. Katherine Hallee

Mr. Joseph Hemmings

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22

Mr. James Hopkins

Mr. Aaron Izaryk

Mrs. Jamie Izaryk

Mr. David Lepage

Ms. Kayleigh Lepage

Mr. Whit Lesure

Mr. Jude Lindberg

Mr. Richard Marcella

Mrs. Marie Meserve

Mr. Michael Meserve

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mooney

Mr. Jeremy Muench

Ms. Cathy Plasket

Mrs. Anne Polak

Mrs. Jessica Priola

Mrs. Faye Roderick

Mr. David Rosen

Mrs. Katherine Tucker

Mr. Thomas Washburn

Giving by Friends of the Academy

Ms. Cathy Adkinson

Ms. Theresa Allum

Anonymous

Ms. Carole Atkinson

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Austin

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Barwell

Ms. Reilly Bealer

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22, who dearly loved his ice hockey community at Bridgton Academy

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bearse III

Ms. Kathy Becker

In Memory of Mr. Kaiden Tubbert ’17

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffory D. Begin

Ms. Hillary Berry

Mrs. Eugenie Boland

Ms. Leanne Boody

Ms. Jeanne-Marie Boylan

Mrs. Judy Brunet

In Honor of Mr. James Neuburger ’23

Mr. David Burstein

Ms. Molly Butler

Mr. Stephen Cabana

Mr. Paul Carberry

Mr. James Chalmers

Mr. Robert Champagne

Mrs. Susan D. Cole and Mr. Bruce Cole

Ms. Miriam D. Collins

In Memory of Ms. Rachel Rice Deans ’39

Mr. John Corcoran

Mrs. Nancy Coshow

Mr. Ray Courtemanche

Mr. David Cox

Ms. Carol Curtis

Mrs. Lucille M. DiGravio

In Honor of Mr. Vic DiGravio III

In Memory of Mr. Vicker DiGravio ’59

Mr. and Mrs. Vic V. DiGravio III

In Memory of Mr. Vicker DiGravio ’59

Mr. David P. Diller III

Ms. Therese Doyle Parillo

Mr. John Duffy

Ms. Jennifer Dunn

Ms. Gail Dyer

In Memory of Mrs. Betty Dyer

RADM. and Mrs. David R. Ellison

In Honor of Mrs. Lucille DiGravio

In Memory of Mr. Vicker DiGravio ’59

Ms. Mackenzie Emmons

Mr. Jason Engle

Mr. Kevin Estrela

Ms. Cindy Fascia

Mr. Wayne E. Fillback

Mr. John Fleischauer

Mr. Ben Flock

Ms. Margaret Fucile

Mr. Ira Galkin

Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Gibbons Jr

Mrs. Diana J. Gleeson and Mr. Jason Gleeson

Ms. Alice Gold

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Ms. Susan Goodwin

Mr. Peter Hall

Mrs. Carol J. Hamblet

In Memory of Mr. Daniel Bogan

Ms. Mary Hanlon

Ms. Binaca Hanson

In Honor of the Incredible Faculty & Staff

Ms. Susan Hapenney

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Sally Hapenney

Ms. Linda Harrigan

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Hatch

Mr. Robert G. Holden

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Houghton

In Memory of Mary Otis Reynolds ’29

Dr. Stanley R. Howe

Mr. Theodore D. Jennings

In Memory of Mr. Bill Bearse

Mr. Tim Karwowski

Ms. Johanna Keamy

In Memory of Mr. Andrew Karkos ’51

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kooperman

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Kooperman

Mr. Mark LaFountain

Ms. Katie Lee

Ms. Yon Lee

Ms. Sally Maloney

Mr. and Mrs. Cody Marean

Ms. Nicole Marks

Mr. H. Jackson Marvel

Ms. Becky McKinnell

Ms. Adelina Mitchell

Mr. Nick Moceri

Mr. Steve Montminy

Mr. Dan Morris

In Memory of Mr. Richard Morris ’58

Mrs. Margaret Muench

Mrs. Jeanette Neuburger

Mr. John Neuville

Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Nicholson Jr.

Mr. Coley O’Donnell

Lt Col and Mrs. Mark B. Ott

Ms. Cathy Pellegrino

In Honor of Mr. William Pera ’23

Mr. Homer Pence

Mrs. Janice Petri

In Memory of Mr. David Petri ’55

Mrs. Erin Plummer

Ms. Marilyn Powers

Mrs. Deborah Rivera Pittorino

Mr. Merrill Rollins

In Memory of Mr. William Browne ’66

Mrs. Kristen Schaffner

and The Duquesne School Physchology Alumni

In Memory of Mr. Patrick McGoey ’22

Giving by Companies and Foundations

A La Mexicana II

Agganis Arena at Boston University

AmazonSmile Foundation

Amore on the Lake

Ancora Kitchen

Annette’s Country Skillet Diner

AT&T

Aubuchon Hardware

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Bar Harbor Foods

Barley & Salt Tap House and Kitchen

Bavarian Chocolate Haus

Bear Mountain Inn

Benevity, Inc.

Beth’s Kitchen Cafe

Black Horse Tavern

Boston Bouldering Project

Boston Duck Tours

Boston Harbor City Cruises

Boston Red Sox

Bove House

Bretton Woods Ski Area

at Omni Mount Washington Resort

Bridgeport Islanders

Bridgton Books

Bridgton Highlands Country Club

Bridgton Hospital

Bridgton Sports Camp

Bridgton Veterinary Hospital

Cafe Nomad

Campfire Grille

Cardinal Printing Minuteman Press

Chalmers Ice Arena

Chalmers Insurance Group

Chart Metalworks

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Corn Shop Trading Company

Cross Insurance

CyberGrants

Dead River Company

Delta Dental Plan

Dick’s Sporting Goods

DiMillo’s on the Water

Edward J. Robson Family Trust

Eleanor L. Walker Trust

Frances Scibelli

In Memory of Mr. Anthony

“Bumpy” Scibelli ’62

Mrs. Josephine Sullivan

Ms. Emily Swiatek

Ms. Nancy Teasdale

Mr. Bryan A. Thompson RPh.

Mr. Paul Tierney and Mrs. Kathleen Gibson-Tierney

In Memory of Mr. Anthony Scibelli ’62

Ms. Kerry A. Tobias

Mr. Brian Twist

Mr. Jonathan Tyson

Ms. Maureen Voke

Ms. Margaret Wadsworth

In Memory of Mr. Jon Lundberg ’92

Mr. Lee Washburn

In Memory of Mr. Terry Edwards ’77

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Webb

In Honor of the Incredible Faculty and Staff of Bridgton Academy

Dr. Ann-Marie White

Mrs. Beatrice White

Mr. and Mrs. William W. White III

Mr. Timothy S. Wile

Ms. Brenda Wiley

Mrs. Patricia Willis

In Honor of Mr. Kevin Huscher ’14

Mr. Edwin Yeung

Mr. Thomas Young

Ms. Lara Zarewych

Elevation Sushi and Tacos

Enstrom Candies, Inc.

Eversource Energy Foundation

Fairfield & Greenwich Cheese Co.

Fidelity Charitable

Fidelity Foundation

Firefly Boutique

Flatbread Company—North Conway

Flatbread Company—Portland

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern

Give Lively Foundation Inc.

Green Artisan Landscape Design

Greenwood Manor Inn

H.B. Fuller Company Foundation

Hancock Lumber Co, Inc.

Hannaford Community Cash, Clynk

Hannaford Supermarkets

Hartford Wolf Pack

Hartford Yard Goats

Hayes Ace Hardware & Rental

Haynes Family Foundation

Hewlett-Packard

Highland Lake Resort

Historic Tours of America, Inc.

Home Depot

Hotel Commonwealth

Inn by the Sea

ITN Mountain Range, LLC

Jasper Hill Farm

Johnson & Johnson Foundation

Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust

Kennedy Space Center

KT Foundation

Lake Compounce

Lakeview Inn

Lowe’s—North Windham

Macdonald Motors

Maine Gourmet Chocolates

Maine Mariners

Maine Mitten Company

Maine Street Graphics

Martindale Country Club

Marvel Family Fund

Morong Family Charitable Trust

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Muddy River Signs

Mystery NH

Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Seaport Museum

NAPA Auto Parts

Nautilus US Power Holdco, LLC

Nectar of Maine

New England Coffee Company

New England Log Furniture

New England Patriots Charitable Foundation

New England Revolution

Noble House Inn

Nora Belle’s

Northeast Technical Institute, James Liponis

Norway Brewing Company

Norway Savings Bank

Novo Nordisk Charity Custodial Account

Old Sturbridge Village

Olde Mill Tavern

Oxbow Brewing Company

Oxford Casino

Paris Farmer’s Union

Peabody Essex Musuem

Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods

Piper Sandler

Portland Sea Dogs

PortlandStage

Proof Integrated Operations, LLC

Randy’s Wooster St. Pizza Shop

Renewable Energy Corporation

Rivalries

Ruby Food

Schwab Charitable

Scout

Settlers Green

SkyDive New England

Smitty’s Cinema

Squeaky Clean Laundry

Standard Gastropub

StoryLand

Subway Sandwiches

Swift River Coffee Roasters

The Blackbaud Giving Fund/Your Cause

The Bridgton News

The Cabot

The Colonnade Hotel

The Druker Company

The Essex Stream Train & Riverboat

The Inn at Longwood Medical

The Keenan Family Foundation

The Lenox Hotel

The Umbrella Factory Supermarket

The Valley Railroad Company

The Village Tie Up

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Travelers Championship

Valley View Orchard Pies

Venezia Ristorante

Wachusett Mountain

Warren’s Florist

Waterford Group Charitable Foundation

Waterfront Concerts

Wellesley Country Club

Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers

Wicked Joe Organic Coffees

Wicked Wags

Worcester Railers

World of Coca-Cola YourCause, LLC

Wolverine Store

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Veterans Memorial Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Mary Ames

Mr. Joseph P. Amico Jr ’65

Mr. William T. Armour ’67

Mrs. Nancy H. Armstrong ’57

Col. David F. Aumuller ’80

Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Austin ’86

Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Faye Austin

Dr. James C. Baker ’64

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Jan Barcelou

Mr. Jake R. Barcelou ’20

Mr. Justin E. Barcelou ’18

Mr. Gregory A. Beaumier ’96

Mr. William Blais ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Blank ’65

Mr. Mark W. Bloom ’67

Mr. Robert F. Bogan ’83

Mr. Steven E. Bonville ’65

Mr. Timothy B. Braun ’67

L Col and Mrs. Neil R. Brooks ’58

Mr. Edward L. Brown Jr. ’54

Mr. Michael R. Bruneau ’90

Mr. Ted Buczynski

Mr. Matthew A. Burgess ’88

Mr. Aidan J. Burke ’21

Mr. Daniel L. Callihan ’96

Mr. John S. Campbell and Ms. Mary Baquet

Mr. Patrick C. Casten ’05

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Chinappi ’65

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Clement

Mr. Jim Clements

Mr. Sven Cole and Ms. Binaca Hanson

Mr. Gerrit W. Conover ’05

Mr. Jeff Craw ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Cross ’65

Mr. Sean J. Daley ’96

Mr. Thomas J. Daley ’05

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Damelin Esq. ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DeSantos ’65

Mr. Vic V. DiGravio III

Mr. and Mrs. Lucian DiMarco III

Mr. Lucian DiMarco IV ’14

Mr. Daniel Donahue ’18

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Donahue ’80

Mr. Jeffery S. Dover ’67

Mr. Michael J. Doyle ’67

Ms. Bonnie Drummond

Mr. Travis Dube

Mr. James C. Ducey ’69

Mr. Cory M. Durkin ’12

Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Deb Dutton

Col. Robert Eldridge ’65

Mr. Richard D. Famiglietti ’56

Mr. Robert L. Famiglietti ’57

Mr. Damian P. Farley ’03

Mr. Brendan A. FitzPatrick ’11

Mr. Adam D. Foley ’83

Mr. Dana R. Fontecchio ’66

Mr. Thomas Gervais ’96

Mr. Benjamin F. Goodrich III ’78

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Graham ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hamilton

Mr. John M. Hanlon ’65

Mr. Jonathan M. Hart ’13

Mr. Linn J. Hazen ’67

Mr. Carlton Hendricks and Mrs. Melisha Bingham-Hendricks

Mr. Allan L. Hoffman ’67

Mr. James Hopkins

Mr. Paris L. Horne ’07

Mr. Duane P. Johnson ’65

Lt. George T. Jones ’62

Mr. Robert R. Jones ’60

Mr. John T. Killian ’67

Mr. and Mrs. Whit Lesure

Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. and Meredith Lewis ’68

Dr. Richard E. Lindstrom ’70

Mr. Mark E. Lufkin ’96

Mr. Wayne C. Lynch ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Marcella

Mr. Cody Marean

Mr. and Mrs. William McGaffigan

Mr. Milton McKeen Jr.

Mr. Ryan D. McNeill ’96

Capt George R. McNiff Jr. ’67

Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Mooney

Mr. Alexander L. Moschella Jr. ’65

Mr. Christopher S. Moynihan ’96

Mr. Jeremy Muench

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Murphy ’65

CW5. David F. and Mrs. Yvonne Nolan ’80

Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Mickey and Carol Ouellette ’65

Mr. Paul J. Patten ’65

Mr. Robert A. Phipps ’69

Mrs. Anne Polak

Mr. David Potter

CDR Joshua D. Powers ’96

Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Jessica Priola

Mr. Gerald W. Quigley ’65

Mr. Donald K. Ramia ’65

Mr. James L. Ramsey ’67

Mr. George Reid ’67

Mr. and Mrs. John Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Robinson Sr.

Mr. Timothy Robinson Jr. ’21

Mrs. Myrajo Roenick

Mr. David Rosen

Col. and Mrs. Philip J. and Mrs. Judith Saulnier Ret. ’58

Mr. Gerrit S. Schafrath ’96

Mr. Barry A. Schlosberg ’65

Mr. Andrew G. Searle ’65

Mr. John C. Sheil ’12

Mr. Kevin A. Simpson ’21

Mrs. Lisa Simpson

Mr. David H. Sinclair Jr. ’70

Mr. John P. Stabile II ’65

Stabile Family Foundation

Mr. Rogan Stearns ’65

Mr. Arthur P. Stebbins ’67

Mr. Peter O. Suneson ’72

Mr. Edwin H. Sutcliffe ’59

LTC. Joseph F. Sweeney ’75

Mr. Robert L. Teel Jr. ’65

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tower

Mr. Cameron G. Tower ’20

Mrs. Katherine Tucker

LCDR Gordan G. Van Hook ’04

VFW – Walker-Rogers Post 662

Mr. Bruce H. Walbridge ’67

Mr. Shawn Warren

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Washburn

Mr. Brad West

Mr. James P. White ’65

Mr. Christopher S. Whitney ’82

Mr. Donald I. Youker ’66

The Bridgton Academy Veterans Memorial proudly recognizes all of those who have served our country, some of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice. We recognize the alumni, parents, and friends of the Academy who have graciously donated to make this important memorial possible.

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