Bridgton Academy Annual Report on Giving 2014 by Bridgton Academy

Bridgton Academy

Annual Report on Giving

2014

Bridgton Academy

Annual Report on Giving Table of Contents 2. A Note From Jessica Priola, Director of Alumni and Development 3. The Science of a Legacy 4. A Geographical Look at BA Philanthropy 5. Giving circles & societies 7. Giving by Alumni 9. The 1808 Parent Society Giving by Parents of Alumni 11. Giving by Academy Employees Giving by Academy Friends 12. Giving by Companies and Foundations 13. Meet the Development Team 14. Revenues and Expenses 17. Meet the Funds

Please know that great care has gone into ensuring the accuracy of this report. If there was any error in your listing, please contact the OfďŹ ce of Alumni & Development. Thank you.

Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees President Robert F. Bogan '83 Vice-President Kevin F. Jones '81 Treasurer Mark E. Carlson '87 Secretary Mary M. Ames P'10 Members William T. Armour '67 Jeffory D. Begin William W. Chalmers P'96 Harold Damelin, Esq. '65 Vicker V. DiGravio III Howard S. Ehrlich, P'94, P'98, P'13 Carol A. Hamblet Christopher C. Osburn '00 Colonel Philip J. Saulnier '58, US Army, Retired Russ E. Wyluda '59 Blake Babineau â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14

Trustee Emeriti Stephen P. Camuso '60, P'87 Bruce A. Chalmers Cynthia Choate Senator Susan M. Collins Donald M. Daniels '70 Robert R. Fanning, Jr. '62 John J. Gallant, Jr. Alfred Glover Kevin D. Hancock Robert A. Harmon Peter Hastings Kraig M. Haynes '78 John C. Kelleher '68* Peter F. Marggraf '59, P'82* Dr. A. Helen Martikainen '35 Roderick A. McGarry II '57, P'86 Dr. James T. McNeil, P'70, P'71 George E. Mullin '59 Norman C. Nicholson David L. Petri '55, P'83 Anthony J. Scibelli '62 Dennis Skorewicz P'95, P'96 John P. Stabile II '65 Albert R. Symes '57 Robert L. Teel, Jr. '65 *posthumous

ON THE COVER (L to R): Qais Sidiqi '14, Eric Miller '14, Dimitri Roumeliotis '14 INSET: Mrs. Macdonald, Svenn Jacobson '14, Artem Yasynetskyy '14, Mrs. Chagrasulis, Nicolas Dupuis-Gaudreault '14, Mr. Webb - Cover images by Jesse Cottingham

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We could not do it without you. A Tradition of Giving

Dear Friends, Before our students, before our campus, and even before the State of Maine, there was a dream for something better – and a gift given to create it. This gift is the foundation of Bridgton Academy. With a two hundred-sevenyear history, your Academy has witnessed many changes. Our beginnings were humble: in 1806, three of the 646 settlers living in the town of Bridgton pledged personal donations of $500 each for the creation of a secondary school. After two years of petitioning the General Court of Massachusetts, the Academy was ofﬁcially incorporated in March of 1808 (see below). Had it not been for that initial philanthropic support from townspeople, you would likely not be reading this letter today. Philanthropy is interwoven within the history of this Academy. As a supporter of Bridgton today, you are a champion of our mission and a steward of our history. We rely on you, believe in you, and appreciate you for all that you make possible. This 2014 Annual Report on Giving is in recognition of the dreams that you make a reality. Each photo in this report reﬂects a young man who was impacted by your generosity. This young man is now in a better position to pursue his own path and is working to become a leader of tomorrow. Our 2014 Annual Report on Giving also features stories of those who, like you, give back to Bridgton Academy. Their stories are diverse and intriguing, inspiring and motivational, and we are proud to share them.

from the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

“In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and

eight. An act to establish an Academy at Bridgetown in the County of Cumberland:

SECTION 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep-

resentatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, that an Academy shall be, and hereby is established at Bridgetown, in the County of Cumberland.

”

In terms of sheer numbers, the Academy’s family of donors may be perceived by others as modest. We aren’t a national nonproﬁt raising millions of dollars monthly; we aren’t a higher education advancement ofﬁce with hundreds of staff working on billion dollar campaigns. Our team of four staff members cares greatly about our work. Our larger community of faculty and staff cares greatly about you and the impact you have. Through our Annual Report on Giving and our work together, we hope to continue to inspire you by sharing the message of the tangible, immediate, and amazing impact that you have as a champion of BA. Thank you for all that you do for Bridgton Academy, for serving as a philanthropic hero for our historic institution, and for making “The Year That Makes The Difference” possible. We could not do it without you. Sincerely,

Jessica Priola, Director of Alumni and Development

Pat Barrett ‘14

The Science The Science of The Science aaa

Legacy Legacy

Robert Anderson ‘48 establishes a new endowment at Bridgton Academy of working with his Co-Editor, Merle (Deering) Castle. He also participated in the Glee Club. Recalling the sense of community that is still synonymous with our Academy, Bob shared how Headmaster and Principal Richard Goldsmith – who had just purchased a brand new vehicle only two weeks prior – offered Bob his keys to go visit his ailing mother in Portland. He recounted how Herb Cochran, who served in the combined role of Housemaster, Football Coach and Science Teacher, also found time to work with the students on The Stranger and take them camping. And, as do so many of our alumni, Bob summed up his memories of BA, stating simply: “the whole year was great!” “The Year That Makes The Difference” opened up the opportunity for Bob to gain acceptance to the University of Maine, where he earned a degree in Zoology. Like many of his contemporaries, Bob went on to honorably serve his country. Upon completing his service with the U.S. Armed Forces, Bob taught high school Biology classes for more than twenty years.

Robert Anderson ‘48

is our great honor and privilege to announce that Mr. Robert Anderson, ‘48, has, through a legacy bequest, chosen to establish an endowment at our historic Academy to benefit the sciences. Robert (Bob) recalled his time at Bridgton Academy as “one of my favorite experiences in life,” and graciously shared his journey with us – from his decision to attend Bridgton – to his generous and heartfelt determination to provide our distinguished school with this great legacy. Born in Waterville, Maine, and describing himself as a “preoccupied” student while attending high school in Portland, Bob elected to attend Bridgton Academy in an effort to strengthen his academics. Like many alumni before him, and generations of alumni since, Bob made a lot of friends during his year at Bridgton. Active in campus life, Bob “went out for the teams” and played football for the Black and Grey. Bob was also Co-Editor in Chief of Bridgton Academy’s yearbook, The Stranger, and has fond memories

Bob’s long-held interest in medicine later prompted him to become a Physician’s Assistant (P.A.). It was during his time as a P.A. that Bob made the acquaintance of Dr. Richard Ames, M.D., who later became his life partner. Bob and Dr. Ames shared the common goal of wanting to return something to the people of their community, as well as the institutions which contributed to the success they each achieved in their professional lives. This philanthropic spirit, coupled with Bob’s fond memories of Bridgton, led to the selfless decision of Bob and Dr. Ames to choose Bridgton Academy as a beneficiary of their estate. A strong believer of applied learning in the sciences, Bob is particularly interested in his endowment supporting lab work and hands-on learning programs for BA students. As Bridgton Academy works to further enhance our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs for the 21st century, we feel that a hands-on experience is one of the cornerstones of our teaching and learning. The Academy is truly grateful for Bob’s shared belief that learning is an experience – both inside and outside of the classroom. Thank you, Bob, for believing in our esteemed Academy and for establishing a gift that will help countless young men learn all of the amazing aspects present in the scientific world that is all around them.

We are truly honored by those who choose to incorporate Bridgton Academy into their estate plans; creating a lasting legacy into perpetuity. Generations of BA alumni, parents, and friends have helped to continue the mission and values which define Bridgton Academy through their planned giving designs. Planned gifts may allow you to make a larger gift to the Academy than you thought possible, often deferring significant tax benefits to donors. To learn more about planned legacy gifts at the Academy, we invite you to contact Jessica Priola, Director of Alumni and Development at Bridgton Academy. Sam Anderson ‘14

jpriola@bridgtonacademy.org • (207) 647-3322 x1219

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We’re Nationwide

A geographical look at our donors from Fiscal Year 2014.

TN SC

nh NH

163

226

RI RI CT 19

DE 40 MD

...Worldwide, too! Brazil – 1 New Brunswick, CA – 2 Nova Scotia, CA – 2 Quebec, CA – 6

The Top Three 1. MA – 226 2. ME – 163 3. NH – 52

Student Art Installation in Twitchell Chapel

Ryan Slatky ‘14

Levels Levels of Giving Levels of Giving Giving Bridgton Academy is honored to recognize the following donors to our major giving circles ($1,000 and above). The Academy’s giving circles range from $1.00 - $10,000+, encouraging generosity at all giving levels. Our highest giving levels are named in honor of the Academy’s longest serving headmasters: Mr. Robert Walker, Mr. Richard

Goldsmith, and Mr. Harold Sampson. In addition, the Academy specially recognizes the generous support of our parents, welcoming all parents who give a total of $1,808 and above to our 1808 Parent Society. 1808 Parent Society members are listed on a special recognition plaque in the foyer of the Hamlin STEM Center.

Thank you to the following members of our major giving levels:

The Headmaster’s Circle $10,000 and Above Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Mary Ames ++ Anonymous Mr. William T. Armour ‘67 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Barr Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Bogan ‘83 ++ The Colonnade Hotel Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Ehrlich Eleanor L. Walker Trust ++ Fidelity Charitable Mrs. Carol J. Hamblet ++ Haynes Family Foundation ++ Mr. & Mrs. Kevin F. Jones ‘81 ++ Mr. Edward L. Kershaw * Mr. & Mrs. James LaTorre Mr. & Mrs. Norman C. Nicholson ++

The Harold H. Sampson Society $5,000 and Above Mr. & Mrs. Jeffory D. Begin Mr. Wayne P. Canty Mr. John T. Killian ‘67 Mr. James T. McNeil, DDS ++ Mr. Edward J. Robson ‘50 Colonel & Mrs. Philip J. Saulnier ‘58 ++ Mr. Albert R. Symes ‘57 ++

The Richard L. Goldsmith Society $2,500 and Above Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Carlson ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Chalmers ++ Mr. & Mrs. William Chalmers ++ Mr. Vic V. DiGravio, III Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. Giblin ‘70 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Chris E. Harlow ++ Mr. & Mrs. Milton J. Pappas ‘54 Mr. & Mrs. Graydon E. Vigneau, Jr. ++ Bridgton Sports Camp, Mr. Brian Kooperman Legend: ++ Five Consecutive Years of Giving or More * – Posthumous Donation

The Robert E. Walker Society $1,000 and Above Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Philip M. Allen ‘80 Mr. Roger Kellerman & Ms. Mary Armbruster Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Austin ‘86 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Tom C. Austin ++ Mr. & Mrs. Dennis A. Barous ‘58 Mr. & Mrs. James H. Barwell Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Beckman Mr. & Mrs. Brad Bemister Mr. & Ms. Marc M. Branchaud ‘85 Mr. Craig R. Budolfson ‘95 Ms. Alice M. Colby-Hall, Ph.D. ‘49 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Harold Damelin, Esq. ‘65 ++ Mr. Robert DeCamp ‘89 ++ Mr. Robert A. Dempsey ‘70 ++ Mr. & Mrs. David P. Diller ++ Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust ++ Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gallant Mrs. Sally Hapenney Mr. Dale Harris Mr. Thomas P. Hooper ‘49 ++ Mr. & Mrs. William Husic Ms. Patricia Jackson Dr. Reese J. James & Mrs. Leslee A. Lindsay-James Mr. Ronald H. Johnson ‘55 ++ Mr. Adam G. Lambert ‘82 The Honorable Mark Lauretti ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Lindstrom, Ph.D. ‘70 ++ Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lutz ++ Mr. Kevin D. May Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. McBreen Mr. Timothy L. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Murphy ‘63 Ms. Stephanie Olson Mr. Christopher C. Osburn ‘00 ++ Mr. Robert A. Phipps ‘69 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Marc D. Posner ‘64 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Potter Ms. Gretchen Reed Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Sanfilippo Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sarni Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Scibelli ‘62 Mr. John R. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Louis H. Siracusano Mr. William G. Smith ‘86 Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Thieme ++ Mrs. Linda White Dr. Stephen Wrage & Ms. Alexandra Wrage Mr. & Ms. James Young Mr. Jeffrey R. Zambello ‘84

Will Dyson ‘14

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Donor

Proﬁles

In the following pages we’ll be introducing you to just a few of our donors as they share their story of what Bridgton Academy means to them, and why they give back.

Rachel Rice Deans ‘39 Why do you give back to BA?

Simply put: Because BA has given so much to me. It has been seventy-five years since I graduated from BA and I am still reaping the benefits of the Academy in my life every day. There are many things which cannot be taught out of a book that are critical to a person’s success in life in “the real world”. BA nurtured encouragement and self-esteem, and the day-today camaraderie nurtured me both morally and spiritually. We learned so much about daily living and getting along with others. The whole concept of the school is unique, especially in those days. We were treated as people and we were taught respect. In turn, our opinions were valued and respected and age did not matter. We were taught to believe in ourselves, which is imperative in meeting life’s challenges. For a number of years in my younger days, times were pretty lean. I had five children and was holding down a job as a nurse – I certainly had my fair share of struggles, to say the least. I never worried too much, though. I had been taught to believe in myself and I did believe in myself. I had grown into a young woman with confidence and a strong sense of self-worth. I knew how to position myself in my daily encounters to achieve success each day. These skills have kept me going and made me into the woman I have become – and all of these skills I learned at Bridgton Academy. I have a great admiration for

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

So that future generations can reap the benefits of the opportunities we had when we attended. Certainly BA is progressing and keeping up with modern-day standards, which is wonderful. The evolution of BA is key to ensuring that the Academy can continue to fulfill its tradition of properly educating the youth of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. There is a ripple effect to the value of BA in our society. If everyone who has ever benefitted from BA, whether as a student, a parent, a mentor to a student, a friend to a student, etc. just gave a little bit, consistently, in appreciation for all that BA does, we can be assured that BA will be able to continue to evolve and uphold its historic tradition. I know I am a better person for having been there and it would give me great comfort to know that the younger generations who will impact our world will have BA’s values instilled in them.

this institution and I can’t help but want to give Using no more than six to eight words, write a so that others can have the same opportunities sentence that summarizes BA for you. that I did. I am just so happy that BA is still around and The best education I could ask for.

people can still benefit from all it has to offer.

Gerrit Conover ‘05 Why do you give back to BA?

BA encouraged both my academic and athletic achievements and I am extremely grateful for this. Among the many reasons I choose to give back to BA are because I want to assist in providing scholarships and financial aid to new students, as well as help attract and retain talented faculty. It is very important to me to support the initiatives and culture of BA and, by giving back, I know that I am doing my part to ensure others can be afforded similar opportunities as myself.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

By giving back, you are keeping BA relevant and focused and also ensuring that you remain connected to both the BA community and the institution as a whole. As alumni, we should feel proud to support current students, faculty, and coaches if we truly want the culture and structure of BA to last. We should be willing to give back financially, as well as with our time and talents.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. Teach, lead, serve, compete, learn, achieve.

Shane McCloskey ‘14

1808 by Giving

Parents Constituency Organi Alumni Top Ten

Russell Bloom ‘14, Malik Lee ‘14, Jhalen Bien-Aime ‘14 and Will Dyson ‘14 unveil the Wolverine sculpture.

The Alumni

Bridgton Academy alumni are great fans of a little bit of friendly competition. As such, the “Alumni Top Ten” was established in 2011 as a way to recognize those graduating classes that have achieved the highest number of classmates giving back throughout the year.

Congratulations to our Fiscal Year 2014 Top Ten classes for ﬁnishing the year with distinction: 1. Class of 2014 6. Class of 1965 (1st Year Achieving Top Participation) (2nd Consecutive Year in the Top-10) 2. Class of 1950 7. Class of 2009 (3rd Consecutive Year in the Top-10) (4th Consecutive Year in the Top-10) 3. Class of 1986 8. Class of 1967 (4th Consecutive Year in the Top-10) 9. Class of 1970 4. Class of 1968 (4th Consecutive Year in the Top-10) (2nd Consecutive Year in the Top-10) 10. Class of 1959 & Class of 1953 5. Class of 1957 (A participation tie!) (4th Consecutive Year in the Top-10) Special honors go out to our Class of 2014 who are the youngest class to ever hold our top participation spot! See page 9 for more about the Class of 2014’s participation.

Giving by Alumni Class of 1937 Edith Scott Justice ++ Class of 1939 Rachel Rice Deans ++ In Memory of Richard Rice ‘39 Class of 1943 Luigi F. Barassi ++ Roberta E. Young ++ Class of 1947 Joan Pierce Barrett ++ Arthur S. Denison Albert Evans, Jr.++ Thomas E. Gay, Jr., Ph.D. Fred M. Hamlin Nancy Flewelling Holden ++ Class of 1948 Donald E. Hill ++ Edward L. Kershaw * Class of 1949 Alice M. Colby-Hall, Ph.D. ++ Thomas Hooper ++

Kenneth Bartolo ‘14

Class of 1950 - 2nd place, Top 10 Margot McCarthy Anderson Gift in Memory of Denis McCarthy ‘52 Austin H. Conrad, Sr. Rene P. Doiron ++ Jean Russell Holden George R. Leadbetter S. Patricia Stewart Linscott ++

Donald R. Millberry ++ Thomas J. Pike Edward J. Robson Class of 1951 Andrew A. Karkos, Jr. ++ Class of 1952 Beverly Worthington Boehling Arthur E. Curtis ++ C. Albert Robichaud ++ Jerry A. Romano * Class of 1953 - T-10th place, Top 10 Richard E. Currier Colonel Richard K. Fickett ++ Robert M. Getchell Dr. James D.S. Kim Billie MacKay ++ Richard A. Wright Class of 1954 Warren E. Edwards ++ Frederick M. Haynes ++ Donald MacKinnon, Jr. - Gift in Memory of Anthony F. Savignano ‘54 Milton J. Pappas Carol Stuart Wenmark ++ Class of 1955 Paul F. Flynn ++ Donald J. Hebert ++ Ronald H. Johnson ++ William P. Ryan ++

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Class of 1956 Frederick V. Locke David A. Sampson, Sr. ++ Nelson K. Turnquist ++ Class of 1957 - 5th place, Top 10 Nancy Hough Armstrong John R. Crowley Garabed Garabedian W. David Griffin Howard V. Hallberg ++ Richard H. Rubant Albert R. Symes ++ Class of 1958 Dennis A. Barous Fredric R. Gauthier Leonard Roy Hathaway ++ Colonel Philip J. Saulnier ++ Class of 1959 - T-10th place, Top 10 C. Werner Anderson ++ Peter F. Marggraf ++* George E. Mullin ++ Edwin H. Sutcliffe ++ Robert S. Weston Russ E. Wyluda Class of 1960 Stephen P. Camuso Paul E. Flahive ++ Merrill Thoresen, Jr. ++ Class of 1961 Bruce W. Cargill ++

Hugh C. MacKenzie ++ Richard H. Sommers, Ph.D. ++ Charles H. Spilman, Ph.D. Class of 1962 John D. Bacheller ++ James M. Burek ++ Frederick M. Hoy Cole A. Proctor Anthony J. Scibelli Class of 1963 William C. Dean, Jr. Eric H. Ericson III ++ Dr. Charles H. Goodspeed, III George R. Montminy, OD. ++ Richard C. Murphy - Gift in Memory of Headmaster Robert E. Walker Class of 1964 Dr. James C. Baker Alvin F. Crowell, Jr. Marc D. Posner ++ Edward J. Tobiasson ++ Class of 1965 - 6th place, Top 10 David C. Baker Anthony L. Chinappi Harold Damelin, Esq. ++ James M. Gagne James S. Murphy Mickey Ouellette ++ James P. White ++ Class of 1966 John W. Cartmill ++ Willard H. Leavitt, Jr. ++ Donald I. Youker Class of 1967 - 8th place, Top 10 William T. Armour ++ Mark W. Bloom Timothy B. Braun Michael J. Doyle ++ Gerald M. Goldman John T. Killian Class of 1968 - 4th place, Top 10 Carlton Leroy Barnes Joseph Chianciola Michael A. Cooper ++ Richard J. Ferriter, Jr. Terry R. Harlow - Gift in Memory of Timothy L. Madeira ‘68 Peter A. Lutze LtCol Thomas L .Rollins ++ Joseph Saldiveri Kenneth W. Sinclair

Greg M. Flaherty ++ Kevin H. Giblin ++ Harmon P. Hudson Richard E. Lindstrom, Ph.D. ++ Robert McNulty Class of 1971 Ernest A. Clark Andrew J. Cohen David J. Colella John M. Kenney Class of 1972 Dennis Caruso ++ James F. Muldoon Lawrence A. Strycharz Peter O. Suneson ++ Class of 1973 John Acton ++ Capt. John S. Kamen ++ The Honorable Mark Lauretti John G. Sullivan ++ Patrick F. Tria ++ Class of 1974 Leonard J. Grigorian Class of 1975 Wayne I. Lynch ++ Donald D. Spence

Class of 1970 - 9th place, Top 10 Robert A. Dempsey ++

Class of 1986 - 3rd place, Top 10 Roger W. Austin ++ Mark Dittrich ++ Todd E. Higgins ++ David R. Ingemi Robert A. Lynch, III James A. McDonald, Jr. ++ William A. Milford William G. Smith Scott K. Webster Class of 1987 Mark E. Carlson Michael J. Sweeney ++ Class of 1988 Todd S. Boudreau Daniel W. Connolly Jason R. Connolly ++ Ross A. Perry ++ Jeffrey T. Ray Class of 1989 Michael S. Daley Robert DeCamp ++ Anthony V. D’Onofrio David A. Gracia

Class of 1977 John J. Daley, Jr. ++ Nathan J. Wilson

Class of 1990 William C. Dawes, Jr. Edward J. Solek

Class of 1978 Charles M. Avenengo, Jr. Kraig M. Haynes ++ John J. Jennings III Jonathan B. Mapes ++ William F. Pittorino ++

Class of 1991 John C. Taylor

Class of 1979 Seth C. Bacon ++ Roger F. Coombes Michael S. Maher Class of 1980 Philip Allen, Jr. Col. David F. Aumuller Dean R. Brooks Daniel P. Caples William R. Cusick, Jr. John R. D’Onofrio

Class of 1982 Thomas J. Dean Adam G. Lambert Peter L. Marchant

Class of 1969 James C. Ducey Robert H. Knickerbocker II - Gift in Memory of Donald Gaulin ‘69 Robert A. Phipps ++ - Gift in Memory of Mr. Freeman Whitney

Thomas J .Clifford Brian B. Jones ++

Class of 1976 Frank A. Hackett Greg M. Noonan - Gift in Memory of Headmaster Robert E. Walker

Class of 1981 Stephen G. Everbach Kevin F. Jones ++ R. Seth MacDonald John A. Neagle, III ++ James D. Proulx

Cells, Genes and Biotechnology with Mrs. Chagrasulis

Legend: ++ Five Consecutive Years of Giving or More * – Posthumous Donation

Class of 1983 Robert F. Bogan ++ Daniel F. Demers ++ Adam D. Foley ++ David J. Gretkowski David J. Zering Class of 1984 Christopher M. Healey Gregory T. Thielman ++ Jeffrey R. Zambello Class of 1985 Anonymous Philip C. Anthes ++ Marc M. Branchaud

Class of 1992 Class of 1993 Lance J. Meader Michael G. Outslay Mark E. Sullivan ++ - Gift in Memory of Michael W. Fuller ‘82 Class of 1994 Matthew T. Ehrlich Class of 1995 Craig R. Budolfson Daren J. Meader Class of 1996 Mark E. Lufkin ++ Robert F. Sweeney Class of 1997 Nicholas B. Hayman Alex J. Weisenburger Brendan R. York Class of 1998 Jason D. MacDonald Class of 1999 Andrew C. Barr Craig M. Griffin Matthew R. Hodgens David M. Klausner Douglas L. Padden Class of 2000 Gregory M. Infantolino Christopher C. Osburn ++ George N. Powers ++ Class of 2001 Patrick E. Pingicer Class of 2002 Jason M. Benway

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David L.S. Martin Nicholas C. Thieme Jarrett K. White

Class of 2003 Adam C. Cully Class of 2004 Michael J. Daley

Class of 2010 Christopher A. Ames Nicholas Christensen Patrick T. Sen Jacob F. Sewolt

Class of 2005 Joshua D. Bartlett Gerrit W. Conover ++ Thomas J. Daley Alexander Jacques

Class of 2011 Bradford W. Coffey Brendan Anthony Fitzpatrick Charles I. Smith

Class of 2006 Christopher J. O’Keefe Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Edward M. Mastro Matthew A. Riccio

Class of 2012 Alex David Becker Jordan J. Gallegos - Gift in Memory of Sean Robert Reed ‘12 Kimberly Vigneau

Class of 2009 - 7th place, Top 10 David E. Brackett Nicholas R. Callioras Patrick J. Daley Matthew J. Gallery

Class of 2013 Kevin W. Doherty Joseph P. Manni Richard K. Panton Christopher A. Spada

Class of 2014 - Top Participating Class! Kevin J. Cadigan Nathan Chrzanowski Maxwell A. Davies Connor B. Demore Nicolas Dupuis-Gaudreault William Dyson Michael J. English Tyler Etzkorn Daniel S. Fontaine Robert E. Harris William M. Hay Jeffrey S. Heinz Tanner P. Hyland Malik O. Lee Sean C. Mack Stephen D. Main Michael J. McBreen Matthew H. McCutcheon Nathaniel Rector Dimitri Roumeliotis Matthew R. Serra Ryan W. Shea Reese W. Van Beber

Congratulations to the Class of 2014! This past spring, the Class of 2014 was presented with a philanthropic challenge. Mrs. Mary Ames, parent of Christopher ‘10 and current trustee, spoke with students in Chapel last April about the importance of giving back. For many students about to enter their freshman year of college, the thought of paying for tuition and being philanthropic at the same time didn’t quite equate. Mrs. Ames encouraged the assembled class to understand that giving isn’t about making gigantic donations, but simply about the fact that they get into the habit of thinking of others. Members of the Class of 2014 were asked to consider a $25 Bridgton Fund donation. Five dollars of this donation would be paid to the Academy each year, allowing those that participated to be recognized on an annual basis, while helping to support future BA students. As an incentive to the Class of 2014, Mrs. Ames set forth a challenge to match each one of their $25 gifts.

As a result of this campaign, twenty students from the BA Class of 2014 each gave $25 to the Bridgton Fund, earning them the top participation spot out of all graduating classes for the 2014 fiscal year. We are honored to announce that Mrs. Ames has generously offered to extend the “Five-Year Challenge” to our Academy’s future alumni brothers, the BA Class of 2015. As with their predecessors, students will be called upon to consider giving back to their Academy by offering a gift of $25. The BA Class of 2015 is in a unique position to claim the top spot in giving participation and we hope that they will rise to the challenge. A special thank you to Mrs. Ames for her generous pledge to the students and for her continued and unwavering support of Bridgton Academy. A heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2014 for setting a fine example for all Academy classes!

The 1808 Parent Society

A special recognition society for parents of alumni or current students who have given $1,808 and above during the ﬁscal year. Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Mary Ames P’10 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Barr P’99 Mr. Wayne P. Canty GP’13 Mr. & Mrs. William Chalmers P’96 ++ Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Ehrlich P’94, P’98, P’13 Mr. Dale Harris P’14

Mr. Frederick Haynes ’54, P’78 ++ Mr. & Mrs. James LaTorre P’09 Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Potter P’14 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sarni P’14 Mr. & Mrs. Graydon E. Vigneau P’12 ++ Mr. & Ms. James Young P’14

Giving by Parents of Alumni

Travis Bobb ‘14

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Allen ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Mary Ames ++ Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Andrews ++ Anonymous (4) Anonymous BA Grandparent Mr. & Mrs. Philip H. Anthes Mr. & Mrs. George Antonio ++ Ms. Toni S. Archibald Mr. Roger Kellerman & Ms. Mary Armbruster Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Austin Mr. & Mrs. Doug Ayotte Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Bachelder Ms. Helene Baker ++ Mr. & Mrs. Edward E. Barr Mr. & Mrs. Randy Bassett Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Hope Beal ++ Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Becker Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Beckman Mr. & Mrs. Brad Bemister Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Berg ++ Mr. & Mrs. Roger Bergen ++

Ms. Peggy Bitter Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Blanch ++ Mr. & Mrs. Pete Blandy Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Bloom Mr. & Mrs. David & Heather Brackett Mr. R. Gifford Broderick ++ Mr. & Mrs. Patrick F. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Byron Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Camuso ‘60 Mr. Wayne P. Canty Mr. & Mrs. Alfred & Barbara Carlson ++ Mr. & Mrs. Scott Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Jim Carter Mr. & Mrs. Philip Carucci Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Casaletto Mr. & Mrs. David P. Censorio Mr. Onofrio Cerasuolo & Mrs. Giuliana Tomassini Mrs. Mary Ellen Cerullo ++ Mr. & Mrs. William Chalmers Mr. & Mrs. William A. Charette

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Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Chase Mrs. Maggie S. Chiasson Ms. Tracey Chrzanowski Mr. & Mrs. Tom Clemmenson ++ Ms. Katherine Coffey Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Conover Mr. & Mrs. John Conroy Mr. Rocco Covino & Mrs. Marian McTague Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Curran Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Daley Ltc. & Mrs. James B. Dalton Ms. Leslie A. Dardeen Mr. Richard Deak & Ms. Maryann O’Conor Mr. & Mrs. William C. Dean, Jr., ‘63 Mr. John J. Daley ‘77 ++ Mr. & Mrs. John Del Gaizo Mr. & Mrs. Lucian Di Marco Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. DiPasquale ++ Mr. & Mrs. Barry Dobil Mr. & Mrs. William Doherty Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Donahue ++

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Duffrene Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Ehrlich Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel P. Eldredge Dr. William Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Etzkorn Mr. & Mrs. Kevin P. Fahy Mr. & Mrs. William R. Faiella Mr. & Mrs. Mark Filler ++ Mr. & Mrs. John Finnegan ++ Mr. & Mrs. John R. Fisher ++ Mr. & Mrs. Denis Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. David Fontaine Mr. William Franzese, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. Frasca Mr. & Mrs. William Gambardella Mr. Michael Gass & Ms. Cristina Dolcino Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gately Mr. Luc S. Gaudreault & Mrs. Manon V. Dupuis Mr. & Mrs. John Giglio Ms. Amy Glaser Mr. & Mrs. Michael Glass Mr. & Mrs. Tim Glover Mrs. Lisa Goniprow ++ Mr. Clive Grainger & Mrs. Carole Charnow Grainger Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Greene Ms. Anne M. Griffin ++ Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Gross ++ Ms. Mary Haag Mr. Fred H. Hale Mr. & Mrs. Barry Hamill Mrs. Pamela Hanley Mr. Dale Harris Mr. & Mrs. Bradford S. Hay Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Haynes ‘54 ++ Chief James B. Heinz & Dr. Melanie K. Harden Captain & Mrs. Jeffrey Hirsch Ms. Nancy Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Hughes Mr. & Mrs. William Husic Dr. & Mrs. Michael Infantolino Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Irving Mr. & Mrs. John Jachowicz Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Jackson Ms. Patricia Jackson Dr. Reese J. James & Mrs. Leslee A. Lindsay-James Mr. & Mrs. John J. Jennings III ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Johnson ++ Mr. & Mrs. James T. Kenyon Mr. & Mrs. David Kinee Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kirsch Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Klausner Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Julie Knapp ++ Ms. Danielle A. Lamoureux Mr. & Mrs. Peter Langenus Mr. & Mrs. James LaTorre Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Lederman Mr. & Mrs. Whit Lesure ++

Mrs. Sandra R. Lewis ++ - In Memory of Harold D. Lewis Mr. & Mrs. David M. Lis Ms. Maureen Hanley & Mr. Peter Lisiecki Mr. Bryan A. Long & Ms. Heather Marino Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lufkin Mr. Ralph Luongo & Ms. Susan Kincaid Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lutz++ Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mack Mr. Tucker W. Main Mr. & Mrs. John C. Manni - Gift in Honor of Joe Manni ‘13 Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Marggraf ‘59 ++* Mr. Sanford R. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Matz ++ Mr. Kevin D. May Ms. Kathleen McAllison Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. McBreen Ms. Nina McCloskey Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. McGann Mr. & Mrs. Ronald S. McGurn Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McKenny Mr. & Mrs. Douglas McKeown Mr. James T. McNeil, DDS ++ Mr. & Mrs. Richard Meader - Gift in Honor of Daren Meader ‘95 & Lance Meader ‘93 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mesite ++ Mr. & Mrs. Randy Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mullins Mr. & Mrs. Brian Murphy Mr. & Mrs. James S. Murphy ‘65 Mr. & Mrs. John Murray Mr. & Mrs. Steve Nassoura Mr. & Mrs. John F. Nelson ++ Mr. & Mrs. Leo O’Brien, Jr Mr. & Mrs. Jon O’Connor Lt. Colonel & Mrs. John C. O’Keefe - Gift in Honor of Christopher O’Keefe ‘06 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Owen Mr. & Mrs. Dana Packer Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Paine Mr. & Mrs. John R. Paladino ++ Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Panton Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Paul Honorable Mark G. Peacock & Ms. Dru L. Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Bernard G. Peter ++ Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Petherick ++ Mr. & Mrs. Charles Phoebe ++ Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pickette ++ Mr. & Mrs. John Pittman Mr. & Mrs. Marc D. Posner ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Potter Mr. & Mrs. John W. Powers ++ Mr. Craig Ramsey Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Raschdorf Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Rector Ms. Gretchen Reed Mr. & Mrs. John E. Rehfield Mr. & Mrs. Daniel D. Riccio

Students volunteering at the Bridgton Community Center

Mr. & Mrs. John Robison Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Sanborn Mr. & Mrs. David M. Sanborn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Sanfilippo Ms. Sarah E. Sansom Ms. Barbara Santangelo ++ Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sarni Mr. & Mrs. Steven Saya Mr. & Mrs. Darvin L. Schanley ++ Mr. John R. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Bogdan Sen Mr. Guy M. Senechal & Dr. Victoria W. Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Sewolt ++ Mr. & Mrs. William T. Shea Dr. & Mrs. James Stanford Shelby Mr. & Mrs. Louis H. Siracusano Mr. David G. Sisler Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Slatky Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith Mrs. Valerie S. Smith Mr. Michael Smith Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Spada Ms. Pamela S. Specht Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Spencer Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Stahl Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Stauble Mr. & Mrs. John Stebbins Mr. Timothy W. Steele Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Terreri Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Thieme ++ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Beber Mr. & Mrs. Graydon E. Vigneau, Jr. ++ Ms. Miriam Warwick Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Weisenburger - Gift in Honor of Alex J. Weisenburger ‘97 Mrs. Linda White Mr. & Mrs. David Williams Dr. Stephen Wrage & Ms. Alexandra Wrage Ms. Kerrie Young Mr. & Ms. James Young Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Yule Mr. & Mrs. Zbinden

Donor Why do you give back to BA?

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Proﬁles Roger Austin ‘86

I give back to BA because I truly believe in their mission to impact the future of young men’s lives and I am living proof that Bridgton can – and does – successfully fulfill this mission. Twenty-eight years later, I am still applying the lessons I learned during my year at Bridgton. “The Year That Makes The Difference” provided me with the tools I needed to be successful in college and beyond. My success is owed, in great part, to BA, and I will always be grateful for my year there.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA? When alumni give back to BA, we are doing our part to ensure that other young men have the same opportunities we were given during our year at Bridgton. The main reason I am able to financially support BA is because of the year I spent at BA, as it propelled me toward a better future.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. A year that changes your life!

Brendan Kelly ‘14

Giving by Academy Employees Mr. George Antonio P’07 ++ Mr. Tim Atwood Mr. Tom Austin ++ Mrs. Hope Beal P’05, P’06 ++ Mrs. Milagros Casellas-Katz Mrs. Beth Chagrasulis Mrs. Erica Chute Mrs. Deb Cloutier Mrs. Karen Cole Mr. Sven Cole ++ Mrs. Jan Condon ++ Mrs. Michelle L. Cross ++ Mr. Joe Daley ‘77, P’04, P’05, P’09 ++ Mr. Travis Dube Mrs. Deb Dutton

Ms. Sarah Gaines Mr. Peter Gately P’04 Mr. Peter Horne ++ Mr. Jon Hunt Mr. Aaron Izaryk Mrs. Jamie Izaryk Mr. Robert Katz Mr. Alex Kerney Mrs. Julie Knapp P’12 ++ Mrs. Deb Kutasi Mr. Nicholas LeBel++ Mr. David Lepage ++ Mr. Whit Lesure P’08 ++ Mrs. Binaca Macdonald Mr. Eddie Mastro ‘08

Mr. Cory McClure Mrs. Destiny McClure Mr. Gabe Miller Mrs. Jessica Priola ++ Mrs. Susan Rock Mrs. Faye Roderick Mr. Steve Ryan Mr. Joseph Sawicki Mr. Ray Stauble P’13 Mr. Richard Taylor Mrs. Helen Telfer Mr. & Mrs. Graydon E. Vigneau, Jr., P’12 ++ Mr. Christopher Webb ++

Ms. Anna Hanson Mrs. Sally Hapenney Mr. & Mrs. Chris E. Harlow ++ Mrs. Chelsey Harrison Mr. Ben Herman Mr. Paul Hinman Mr. Chester E. Homer, III ++ Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Houghton ++ Gift in Memory of Mary Otis Reynolds ‘29 Mr. Stanley R. Howe Gift in Memory of Martha B. Flint ‘52 Mrs. Jessica Hunt Ms. Grace Hursty ++ Mr. & Mrs. Theodore D. Jennings ++ Mrs. Gail Jones Ms. Amanda Kimball Ms. Paula Kingsbury Mr. Dale Koppel Mr. Jonathan Kuiper Mr. Andrew Leach Mr. Dwight Leigh Mrs. Dawn Leighton Ms. Soo-Chan Ling Gift in Memory of Jerry Romano ‘52 Reverend Don Malinsky Mr. & Mrs. Robert Marvel Mr. H. Jackson Marvel ++ Gift in Memory of Lisa Antell Mr. James Millette Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Moulton ++ Mr. Timothy L. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Norman C. Nicholson ++ Ms. Stephanie Olson Ms. Naomi Potter Ms. Alyson Randall Mr. & Mrs. Buster Richardson

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Rock Mr. Chris Rugg & Mrs. Norma Bartlett Mrs. Marion Sawyer Ms. Carol Schwartz Ms. Karen Sokol Mr. John Stracuzzi Ms. Sharon Tashjian Ms. Alison Vigneau Mr. & Mrs. Chad & Victoria Walker Mrs. Doreen Ward ++ Mr. & Mrs. William W. White III ++ Mr. Timothy S. Wile Gift in Honor of Mr. Christopher Webb Ms. Brenda Wiley Mr. Thomas N. Willins, Jr. Mrs. Patricia Willis

Giving by Friends of the Academy

Mr. Sam Adams Ms. Cindy Alderman Anonymous Mr. Ray Austin Mr. Varun Avasthi Mr. Lloyd Avery Mr. Justin Barnes Mr. & Mrs. James H. Barwell Gift in Memory of Herbert E. Barwell ‘41 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffory D. Begin Ms. Esther Bell Ms. Donna Brown Mr. & Mrs. Paul Carabello Mrs. Adria Carr ++ Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Chalmers Mr. Michael Chitwood Ms. Cynthia Choate Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Susan Cole ++ Mr. Frank Cronin Mr. & Mrs. Bruce O. Davis ++ Ms. Mary Anne Day Mr. Vic V. DiGravio, III Mr. & Mrs. David P. Diller ++ Mrs. Betty S. Dyer ++ Ms. Kathy Ellman Mr. & Mrs. Wayne E. Fillback Gift in Honor of James J. MacDonald ‘27 Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gallant Ms. Gail Geraghty Mr. Hector Gonzalez Mr. Jarad Gray Mr. Troy Guidone Mrs. Carol J. Hamblet ++ Mr. Bill Kellerman & Mrs. Jane Hamlin Kellerman - Gift in Memory of Marian Brown Buescher ‘47

Donor

The BA Cabin

Proﬁles

Chief James Heinz P’14

Why do you give back to BA?

My answer is simple. I give back to BA because of what BA gave to my son, Jeff, who just graduated from Bridgton this past May. Jeff’s already good GPA got even better while he studied at Bridgton (from 3.5 to 3.92). At the time of his high school graduation, my son had had zero baseball recruitment offers. For a young man passionate about baseball, this came as a tough challenge. This changed for him after a year at Bridgton. Attending BA started as a baseball decision, but ended up benefitting academics and so much more.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

I am a “pay it forward” person. When we can educate our young, it will make the future better for all of us. By

giving back to BA, we are reminding both ourselves, and the Academy, that we are committed to shaping a better tomorrow.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. Nicholas Potter ‘14

Helping my son to achieve success.

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Giving by Companies and Foundations

Bear Mountain Inn Beth’s Kitchen Cafe Black Horse Tavern Bridgton Books, Mr. & Mrs. Justin Ward Bridgton Highlands Country Club Bridgton Ice Arena Bridgton Sports Camp, Mr. Brian Kooperman Campfire Grille Eleanor L. Walker Trust ++ Fidelity Charitable Fidelity Foundation Firefly Boutique Gateway Marina, Jerry & Julie Knapp P’12 Green Artisan Landscape Design, Mr. Mark Priola Green Mountain Coffee Corporate Donations Greenwood Manor Inn, Barbara & Ray Stauble P’13

Hancock Lumber Company Hannaford Community Cash - Clynk Hanover Insurance Group Haynes Family Foundation Highland Lake Resort Ironshore Matching Gifts ++ John Hancock Financial Services Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation Trust ++ MacDonald Motors McIver Electrical Contracting, Inc. Merced’s Merck Partnership For Giving New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Noble House Inn Northwestern Mutual Foundation Olde Mill Tavern Oxford Casino Proulx Oil & Propane Inc., Jim Proulx ‘81

Donor

Reny’s Running with Scissors, Mrs. Sarah Atwood Shawnee Peak Songo River Queen Squeaky Clean Laundry State Street Matching Gifts Program Sweet Laurel Szawlowski Potato Farms, Mrs. Diane Szawlowski-Mullins, P’14 The Colonnade Hotel, Mr. David Colella ‘71 The Oxford House The Winey Baker, Ms. Jill Stauble Trace International Inc., Ms. Alexandra Wrage P’14 UNUM Matching Gifts Program ++ Waterford Inn, Ms. Barbara Vanderzanden Waters Corporation Whole Foods Market Wildlife in Bronze, Mr. Forest Hart

Proﬁles

Why do you give back to BA?

Jeff Heinz ‘14

I give back to BA because they put so much into me. No other school I have ever been to cares more about each student than BA. This is due their small size and giant hearts. It is obvious how much they care, and how genuine

that care is. Each student matters, as an individual, to every faculty and staff member at Bridgton. This is so special.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

I encourage everyone to give back because BA can truly change lives. It changed mine forever. My grades, athletics, personality and spirituality have never been stronger. I also have many new brothers and family that I will have for the rest of my life.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. The hardest decision that changes everything.

Sally Hapenny Bridgton Academy Faculty 1965 – 2002 Why do you give back to BA?

When you believe in a school, it is important to show your gratitude by giving back some of what was given to you. BA, and the students who have passed through our Academy, brought me so much joy during my tenure. Perhaps the question should be: “How could I not

want to give back?”

I truly believe in BA and all that it is not only capable of doing, but how it successfully carries out its mission year after year. The reasons I believe in Bridgton Academy are innumerable, and the list of reasons grew with each year that I was privileged enough to work there. When students arrive for registration (i.e. “move-in day”), they are apprehensive. Eight months later, the transformation is almost unbelievable. I say “almost” because this transformation is truly remarkable, in every sense of the word, and I can vouch for this transformation first-hand. These young men have gained a confidence, both personally and academically, that is so critical in ensuring their success after they graduate from Bridgton. I also might add that the number of Bridgton Academy alumni who graduate from college is significantly higher than that of the national average. While athletics play a major component in the program at Bridgton, academics have always come first, which is essential. These young men need that boost in academic confidence if they are to pursue their athletic passions at the collegiate level. By the time they leave BA, they have found that confidence and they know, within themselves, that they are ready for college.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

As a tuition-driven school whose endowment is not large, it is vital that anyone who has been a part of it contributes. BA must constantly improve its campus facilities to remain competitive.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. A unique school instilling confidence and maturity.

Sam Ouellette ‘14

Donor

Proﬁles Jeffrey Zambello ‘84

Why do you give back to BA?

I give back to BA because of the faculty. The current and past faculty [e.g., Tom Austin, Peter Gately, Chuck Hamaty, Joe Daley, Gordon Weeks, Mrs. Hapenney, Martha Flint (the late post-mistress of North Bridgton)] and so many others gave – and continue to give – so much of themselves and their energy to the students. This also includes reaching out to alumni, be it through phone calls, trips to Boston, and so forth. The past and present faculty members genuinely care so much for BA. By continuing to reach out to alumni, we always feel connected to the Bridgton Academy “family”. Whenever I traveled to the campus in North Bridgton for a reunion weekend (I recently had my thirtieth!), it was evident that the faculty went out of their way to make me feel important and recognized me as a member of the family. Unlike the rest of the world, where life moves on and relationships dissipate, the faculty of Bridgton Academy always let me know that I was not forgotten and that I would always be part of Bridgton Academy forever. That is why I contribute to BA.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

I would encourage others to contribute to BA so that the school can continue to evolve and buy the best technology and

learning resources available for its students, which is important in making certain that students can succeed in college and beyond. Such success ensures that future alumni will have the tools necessary to become prosperous financially and find happiness with the career opportunities that Bridgton Academy, and their colleges and graduate schools, have afforded them. Bridgton offers admission to young men who may not have achieved all they could in high school, but have lots of growth potential. Bridgton puts them in an environment away from the disctractions of home, and challenges each student to reach for success outside of his comfort zone. Students are challenged to succeed at the highest level academically, athletically, and as both individuals and team members. Helping in this growth is incredibly rewarding for all of us who give back.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you.

I will give you seven reasons: accountability, hope-giving, intentionally focused, tenacity, maturity, courage, and lifelong knowledge seeking (This is my favorite gift from Bridgton…I love and live to pursue lifelong learning in all areas physically, spiritually and academically; a pursuit I can thank the Academy for instilling in me).

The Development Team Meet Team MeetDevelopment The Development Team Jessica Priola – Director of Alumni & Development (Joined BA 2005) jpriola@bridgtonacademy.org • Phone – x1219 Tom Austin – Leadership Gifts Officer (Joined BA 1965) taustin@bridgtonacademy.org • Phone – x1228 Michelle Cross – Alumni & Development Office Manager (Joined BA 2007) mcross@bridgtonacademy.org • Phone – x1229 Sarah Gaines – Bridgton Fund Gifts Officer (Joined BA 2014) sgaines@bridgtonacademy.org • Phone – x1213

L to R: Michelle Cross, Tom Austin, Jessica Priola, Sarah Gaines

General Alumni & Parent Outreach: Email – alumni@bridgtonacademy.org To update your contact information and/or share a note or news, visit: www.bridgtonacademy.org/alum_update.cfm Bridgton Academy’s Office of Alumni & Development works to engage and inspire all of our various constituents. We believe that the Academy represents a truly unique and special mission that we are proud to steward. Bridgton Academy’s Office of Alumni & Development is here to work with you, and we thank you for all that you do for BA. Malik Lee ‘14

Bridgton Academy abides by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards as well as the Donor Bill of Rights. To learn more about these policies, visit www.afp.net.

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755.00

873.00

Donor Howard Ehrlich

Proﬁles

Trustee, Past Parent '94, '98, '13

Why do you give back to BA?

BA is absolutely unique as it is the ONLY school in the US (maybe the world) that offers a homogeneous group of post-graduate (PG) boys a single PG year to develop. There are no underclassmen to detract from the faculties’ or students’ focus and, frankly, no girls to distract from their academic pursuits. The Headmaster and ALL of the staff are in-sync and completely committed to the success and growth of each and every boy. You can feel it the moment you step on the campus. It’s a very, very gratifying feeling for a parent.

We’ve sent three sons through BA. It’s not a magic pill and not every one of our sons benefited the same or as much as the other. That being said, BA provided them all with a strong atmosphere in which to grow up, and understand that they are soon fully responsible for their own life paths and decisions. BA gives them the opportunity to grab the reins of their lives. The very idea that it’s a lighthearted stroll through another year of high school or freshman year of college leaves them the moment parents leave the campus.

Why would you encourage others to give back to BA?

One of my good friends mentioned to me that he decided to divert his Boston College contributions to BA because the impact was felt so much more.... It feels wonderful to be a real part of something with such history and devotion. And now you are a part of its future. Unlike gifts to larger institutions, your support literally transforms BA.

Using no more than six to eight words, write a sentence that summarizes BA for you. Dedicated culture of maturation for a young man.

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260.00

503.00

Expenses Revenues Expenses Revenues and and Revenues and Expenses

Anthony Sciaudone ‘14

Salary & Benefit Academics College Counse

$214,160.00 $5,131.00

Admissions

$75,020.00

Alumni & Devel

$71,319.00

Marketing Athletics Technology

$41,812.00 $251,858.00 $97,900.00

Student Life

$66,866.00

Food Service

$633,000.00

Administration

$661,045.00

Maintenance

$261,703.00

Utilities Depreciation Capital Expendi

Expenses Revenues Expenses Revenues and and Revenues and Expenses

$3,553,042.00

$560,352.00 $510,284.00 $1,260,910.00 $8,264,402.00

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This graph illustrates total revenue raised by the Bridgton Fund over the past ten ďŹ scal years. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this growth possible in support of our mission!

Spencer Anderson â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14

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Endowment Endowment Endowment

Bridgton Academy's Endowment is composed of over ﬁfty unrestricted and restricted funds that support ﬁnancial aid, faculty development, campus facilities, and beyond. The following information illustrates the Fiscal Year 2014 performance of our endowment. To learn more about the endowment at Bridgton Academy, and its integral support of our mission, please visit www.bridgtonacademy.org/supp_endowment.cfm.

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FY2014 Ending Balance 1.95 $3,864,197.34 1.41 $1,612,269.11

Fiscal Year 2014 Endowment Growth by Fund $4,500,000.00

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FY2014 Beginning Balance

FY2014 Ending Balance

Endowment - Multi Strategy Fund

$3,216,551.95

$3,864,197.34

Endowment - Multi Strategy Bond

$1,594,531.41

$1,612,269.11

Bridgton Academy Endowment Performance Fiscal Year 2014 FY14 Endowment Beginning Balance FY14 Endowment Ending Balance Overall Percent Increase

$4,811,083.36 $5,476,466.45 13.83%

Investment - Multi Strategy Fund Beginning Balance Investment Income Net of Fees Endowment Draw End Balance Percent Increase to Fund

$3,216,551.95 $766,896.59 ($119,251.20) $3,864,197.34 23.84%

Investment - Multi Strategy Bond Beginning Balance Investment Income Net of Fees Endowment Draw End Balance Percent Increase to Fund

$1,594,531.41 $97,238.50 ($79,500.80) $1,612,269.11 6.10%

don't need this in the data box. This is just the date for the chart Endowment - Multi Strategy Fund Endowment - Multi Strategy Bond

FY2014 Beginning FY2014 Ending Balance Balance $3,216,551.95 $3,864,197.34 $1,594,531.41 $1,612,269.11

Charlie Montalbano ‘14

Endowment - Mu

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the Meet Funds Meet Funds Funds

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Bridgton Academy focuses on raising funds for three major initiatives –

each crucial to our program’s success.

Meet the Bridgton Fund – Who are you, and what do you do?

Believe it or not, I am over one-hundred years old! Last year I even got a new name – the Bridgton Fund. I provide funds to help benefit the overall operating costs of BA. I help to cover all those expenses that tuition alone can’t handle. Your gift provides for the everyday necessities of running your Academy – from financial aid to energy, field trips, food, and far beyond. You may not realize how important you are, but everybody who supports my fund is pretty much a superhero for BA.

II.

Many of you provide unrestricted donations, but some also restrict their gift to a project or program that’s special to them. Gift in kind donations of tangible property also help me to succeed. This year, the Academy has told me I need to grow to $500,000. I’m excited for the challenge, but know it’s going to be a lot of work as well. We also hope to have over 1,000 donors give a gift in support of my fund – I’d be proud to have so many friends!

Meet Capital Projects – Who are you, and what do you do?

When you think of me, think of the big ticket items that the school needs to ensure its future success. I make big changes and help the school stay competitive, boost enrollment, and make a big splash. Frankly, you know it when I walk in the room. I am above and beyond everyday operating needs, but I know that everyone plays a role and we are all equally important.

Bridgton” to install a new artificial turf multi-purpose field (see facing page). While I do create big change, I also need the help of others to make the Academy’s dreams a reality. In other words, I can’t do it without you.

In addition to campaigns, I also cover improvements and enhancements that are long-lasting and carry a large price tag. For example, this year, Right now, the Academy is focused on my fund to raise $6 million dollars donors have proposed new projects and challenge gifts that my fund will for the “Rise, Sons of Bridgton” Capital Campaign. Trust me when I say pay for. These include beautifying campus and repairing the Outing Club that this campaign is going to change BA. My fund transforms things. cabin, just to name a few. This spring, my fund will be used through the success of “Rise, Sons of

III. Meet

the Endowment – Who are you, and what do you do?

I am the Academy’s long-range investment plan—and the grandfather of all fundraising at Bridgton. I have been in existence for decades, and the older I get, the stronger I grow. Caring individuals help build my foundation by creating funds which perpetually honor an Academy program, building, or memory that they hold dear. The largest gift in Academy history, over $1 million dollars, was given to my fund from Mr. Waldron Fernald, BA Class of 1923. The Fernald Bequest has helped decades of students receive the financial aid they need to enroll at BA.

That being said, improving markets help me grow a little every day, and Academy stewards are always looking out for my best interests.

Each year, Academy trustees utilize a small piece of the funds I earn to help operate the school. I am composed of both unrestricted and restricted funds. I am a wonderful way to create a perpetual gift for the Academy; honoring the donor’s intention for all time. For the longrange gift planner, I am the fund to consider. While I may not have the immediacy of the Bridgton Fund, or the flashiness of capital campaigns, I am currently worth just over $5.4 million dollars, but need to continue I am the constant in ever-shifting tides and the pillar upon which this to grow in order to ensure the Academy’s future strength. Between us, in Academy is built. comparison with other independent schools, I am very modest in size.

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Rise, Sons of Bridgton In the spring of 2014, Bridgton Academy launched our “Rise, Sons of Bridgton” Capital Campaign (RSB). This $6 million comprehensive campaign is focused on the full revitalization and modernization of all Academy athletic facilities, including the construction of a new 16,000-square foot Strength & Fitness Center. This project-based campaign will have a transformational impact on our Academy’s facilities and programming, enabling our historic school to stay competitive and current in the 21st century educational marketplace. Most importantly, this campaign will allow us to provide the best teaching environment possible for our student-athletes.

to break ground on the first projects of our campaign: the construction of a 90,000-square foot multi-purpose field and new turf baseball infield! This spring, Bridgton Academy will install our first-ever artificial turf facility for lacrosse and football, as well as create a turf infield for our baseball team. These exciting installations will be complete and ready for the incoming Class of 2016; having an immediate and significant impact on our student experience.

Multi-use turf ﬁeld (to be completed Spring 2015)

Turf baseball diamond (to be completed Spring 2015)

Proposed Strength and Fitness facility

Interior of proposed Strength and Fitness facility

Thank you to all of those who have helped to make these ﬁrst projects a reality. Your support remains the catalyst for our success. To learn more about “Rise, Sons of Bridgton” please contact Jessica Priola, Director of Thanks to the amazing philanthropic support of Alumni & Development at (207) 647-3322, x1219 or Academy alumni, parents, and friends, BA is poised email jpriola@bridgtonacademy.org.

For our complete project portfolio listing, visit www.bridgtonacademy.org/supp_projects.cfm.

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