Within the last few years, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to update the Academy’s mission and vision statements. Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, parents, students, alumni, and community members all provided their input throughout the process. Thank you to all who participated.
MISSION STATEMENT: Foxcroft Academy equips graduates with the life skills needed for success in college, career and community by inspiring, engaging and empowering students to become informed and active global citizens.
VISION STATEMENT: An independent high school founded in 1823 on the principle that knowledge is power, Foxcroft Academy values the attributes that have been a source of strength throughout our history: the tight bonds that tie school to community, a cohesive student body with an abiding school pride, a professional staff committed to student achievement and lifelong learning, and an appreciation for the natural environment and safety of our rural location.
Whether our students come from central Maine or from around the world, we celebrate diversity and pledge to maintain our focus on educational excellence for all.
The Foxcroft Academy Experience...
• Builds a global perspective through teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates a commitment to serving all students’ growth as a whole person.
• Prepares students for lifelong learning.
• Honors human difference as fundamental to life.
• Enhances the educational experience for all students and staff with quality facilities and technology.
• Is implemented by a highly qualified and professional community that is dedicated to students.
• Is supported by the pillars of integrity, respect, and responsibility.
Members of the Board are always looking for ways to help better the student experience, not just in our school halls, but for the betterment of their future.”
DR. RICHARD SWETT, PRESIDENT, FA BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WE ARE OFFICIALLY celebrating Foxcroft Academy’s Bicentennial. FA staff and faculty are already planning events that will have students participating in the yearlong celebration ranging from things like weekly “#200yeartuesdays” history lessons to larger organized events such as a masquerade ball featuring students dressed in garb from the date of our founding in 1823. This year promises to be fun and educational as we share Foxcroft Academy’s birthday with the community!
We are in the early stages of the new school year and school is going very well. One can notice that another year removed from the pandemic, students are now returning to a more productive educational routine. With this semester’s increases in both local and boarding enrollment, Foxcroft Academy’s total enrollment is currently hovering around 420. Anticipating a number of new applications for the spring semester, it is expected that we will add twenty more boarding students, bringing the total number of students in the dormitories to 75. We are mask optional with no COVID-19 restrictions, and everyone is breathing a sigh of relief to be able to once again follow a more normal school routine.
The “Knowledge in Partnership’’ mentoring program was a huge success! Close to sixty-five percent of the class of 2022 reached out to a Foxcroft Academy alum for help with their senior portfolios. A few of the students were able to develop relationships leading to student internships and other valuable work experiences. If you remember, this project was started by Monica Miles Stevens ’13. Knowing
that Foxcroft Academy’s alumni had a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of work experiences, she thought it would be helpful if a pool of alumni could speak with current students at FA. The alumni response was overwhelmingly positive, and provided graduating seniors with a great deal of helpful advice and guidance. Thank you to all students and alumni who participated in our Knowledge in Partnership mentoring program, and a special thank you to Monica, who is completing her graduate work in medicine, for initiating this great idea at Foxcroft Academy.
The Bicentennial celebration is now fully underway. Toby Nelson, FA’s Chief Communications Officer, is preparing weekly segments of “#200yeartuesdays” with recent pieces focusing on FA’s founder James S. Holmes, tuition in 1852, the downtown Academy building near the Congregational Church, and a scene from a Foxcroft Academy chemistry lab in 1892. The Student Council is also joining in the celebration by looking into the history of Foxcroft Academy dances over the past 200 years. Bicentennial plans call for students to come to the masquerade ball dressed in appropriate attire for periods covering the 1820s, 1900s, 1950s, 1960s, etc. While the faculty continues to brainstorm various activities and ideas, some early considerations include costume days, athletic events and games played in the 1820s, student presentations on Foxcroft Academy’s history, a Lego replica of Foxcroft Academy, and homecoming floats reflecting our bicentennial themes. Whatever your interests may be, this year promises to deliver on something for everyone in celebration of the Academy’s 200th
birthday.
You will also have an opportunity to celebrate the Bicentennial! Copies of our bicentennial book “We all Assemble,” can be purchased at Foxcroft Academy or on-line through Amazon. Read through the pages, admire the pictures and paintings, and enjoy memories from contributors, among others, Kristen Stelmok ’95, Kevin Stitham ’70, Dave Mallett ’69, and Tom Lyford ’64. The public will be invited to an upcoming show featuring Mike Dugay and his production of “The Life and Times of Sir Harry Oakes.” FA students will be presenting projects on Foxcroft Academy’s history on January 26, 2023, followed by a spectacular fireworks display from the island. On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, we will be hosting a school-wide assembly celebrating the official birthday of Foxcroft Academy. The general public and
local dignitaries will be invited to attend. And last but not least, coming to campus next summer, we will gather for a celebration of Foxcroft Academy’s history through music with a dinner/dance gala. Don’t miss any of these upcoming bicentennial events by staying informed through our social media platforms and by keeping up-to-date with Cathy Hall’s latest edition of the Pony Express e-news.
Finally I want to share news with you about the recent birth of our granddaughter, Quinn Olivia Shorey. As you can imagine, we are ecstatic about having our first grandchild (and it’s about time)! It was a pleasant reminder about the number of very personal events we have experienced over the past thirteen years, and it reminds Stacy and me of how grateful we are to be part of this community. I thank you for your support of Foxcroft Academy and I look forward to celebrating Foxcroft Academy’s Bicentennial with you and your family.
IT’S HARD TO believe another year has come and gone and now we are looking at 2023!
This year was jam-packed with alumni events, grand openings, reunions and great fund-raising success stories.
I think the highlight was the opening of our Jim Robinson Field House, one of the most impressive facilities in the state of Maine, and I was proud to be a part of this successful Building on Tradition campaign.
This year promises to be a busy one with many upcoming regional alumni gatherings. Here are the tentative dates and locations:
• Bangor/November 15
• Boston/December 3
• Lakeland, FL/February 19
• Portland, ME/April 6
If you don’t receive your invitation and would like to attend, just let me know and I can add your name to the reservation list. I hope to be in attendance at all of them and I look forward to catching up with old friends, and meeting some new alumni!
Whatever your interests may be, this year promises to deliver on something for everyone.”
ARNOLD SHOREY
WELL, ANOTHER SCHOOL year has come and gone, and we are now in the midst of our bicentennial celebration at Foxcroft Academy! What a great time to be a Pony. This school year will be filled with memories and significant events as we head into our 200-year celebration over the coming months.
Toby Nelson
So what has happened since the last time we spoke? Foxcroft Academy has come out of the pandemic as a stronger institution thanks to our outstanding teachers, caring staff, and 400 eager students, ready and willing to learn and be part of something special. We have added classes and programs, added to the school’s physical footprint, and continue to build on our commitment to provide students with opportunities to learn in the way that best works for them.
Alumni Weekend 2022 was a brilliant celebration filled with familiar faces and lots of laughs, as we were able to hold all events for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak. From the opening of the Jim Robinson Field House and Philpot Field to the alumni sporting activities to the Alumni Banquet, there was something for everyone throughout the weekend. With over 600 people attending the field house opening, it was the largest post-Covid gathering we have had outside of graduation day. Our school and community are very excited to use the building to its fullest capacity.
Our FA athletic teams had great seasons with many victories on and off the fields and courts. Our football team captured the Class D State championship for the
first time since 2012, our field hockey team made it to the regional finals, and our soccer teams qualified for postseason play. Our boys’ basketball team played in the tournament for the first time at the Cross Center, the girls’ basketball team hosted a playoff game, and the baseball team had a great end-of-season run to get to the regional semifinals. In addition, we had several track and field athletes qualify for regional and state competitions, and our other teams all saw success in their respective fields. It was a good year to wear maroon and white. This fall has started well and we’re excited about our Pony athletic teams.
As for everything else, we are returning to normal with minimal issues inside the school building, and we are all happy to be back doing what we love. The hope is that the 200th year of Foxcroft Academy will be the best yet, and we are on our way to making that happen. As you read this publication, we hope you enjoy taking a trip down memory lane and remembering why Foxcroft Academy is so important to you and the people around us. We hope your fall is everything you want it to be, please join us on campus as we celebrate our bicentennial!
Enjoy the upcoming school year, and stay in touch with us. Find us online at www.foxcroftacademy. org and on our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Foxcroft Academy is never too far away! Ride on Ponies!
Sincerely,
Toby Nelson Chief Communications OfficerOur purpose is the same today as it was when we opened in 1823: to prepare all students for “the great duties of life.”
IT’S AN EXCITING time at FA! Our 200th birthday is quickly approaching and we’re looking forward to celebrating another major milestone. It’s the perfect point in time to reflect on our past, to remember those who’ve come before us, and to look forward to a bright and promising future.
If you were not able to join the more than 600 people who attended the grand opening of the Jim Robinson Field House and Philpot Field Dedication, it’s not too late! Make plans to join us for all of the events leading up to our 200th birthday on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
The public is cordially invited to attend the following activities as part of Foxcroft Academy’s Bicentennial Celebration:
• A production of “The Life and Times of Sir Harry Oakes” featuring FA alumnus Mike Dugay ’65.
• Student presentations documenting Foxcroft Academy’s 200 years of history.
• A spectacular fireworks display.
• A school-wide assembly and community celebration marking the official birthday of Foxcroft Academy.
• A celebration of Foxcroft Academy’s history through music over the decades with a commemorative dinner and dance party.
Don’t miss any of these upcoming bicentennial events by staying informed through our social media platforms and by keeping up-to-date with Cathy Hall’s latest edition of the Pony Express e-news. Here’s to the next 200 years!
WE ALL ASSEMBLE : A
Celebration of Foxcroft Academy’s Bicentennial.
We All Assemble a collection of works reflecting on Foxcroft Academy’s first 200 years, written from many different perspectives.
Shared in stories, poems, songs, pictures, and paintings, each contribution is held together by a common thread: the time spent at FA prepared each contributor to embark confidently in the direction of their dreams. Among others, authors of the book include Kristen Stelmok ’95, Dave Mallett ’69, and Tom Lyford ’64.
Copies of the book can be purchased at Foxcroft Academy or through Amazon. Read through the pages, admire the pictures and paintings, and enjoy all of the wonderful and memorable shared experiences it has to offer.
it is on the track, on the field, on the court or in the classroom, Jane and Charlie Merrill would like you to always remember, “Never stop trying, never stop believing and never give up!”
“WhetherJANE HIBBARD-MERRILL Members of the Keenan family Members of the Johnny King family
WE ARE PLEASED to announce the opening of the Jim Robinson Field House. Anyone interested in playing on adult indoor soccer teams, joining a field hockey league, or participating in flag football games? How about taking a few swings in our new batting cages or hitting a bucket of golf balls? Consider joining our morning walking club and taking a couple of laps around our new indoor track or signing up for a free mixed martial arts class?
If you are interested in registering for any of these new activities, please reach out to FA’s Field House Coordinator, Glenn Graef at (207) 564-5608 or glenn.graef@foxcroftacademy.org. Or better yet, go to our website at (https://foxcroftacademy.org/ jimrobinsonfieldhouse) and register today!
As a local business owner, Jim Robinson has been a catalyst for revitalizing Dover-Foxcroft and surrounding communities in central Maine and making Dover-Foxcroft a place where people want to live, work and raise a family. Foxcroft Academy is deeply grateful for Jim’s vision and enduring leadership
$250,000
Libra Foundation
Jane Hibbard-Merrill and Charles A. Merrill '60 Jim and Peg Robinson Family
$100,000 - $250,000
Bruce and Kristen Anderson Gurall '65
Peter and Kelly Chase Dennis '99
Steinke and Caruso Dental Care PA Dr. Richard Swett and Caroline Swett
$50,000 - $100,000
First National Bank
Kelly Keenan '92 in honor of the Keenan and Smith Families
Alfred and Elizabeth Buck Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Karen Gammon Pomeroy '73
Michael '01 and Stacylyn Doore Eaton Peabody Foundation
Donna Libby Hathaway '66
Merriam Architects
Arnold and Stacy Shorey
UGE International Sheridan Corporation
SYSCO of Northern New England, Inc.
$25,000 - $50,000
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Jason Frederick '94
Thomas Allen '94
Dr. Jacob D. Brooks '99 DO, MPH
Dave's World Heating & Cooling Tim Hanson '76 and Family
Kenneth and Linda Knowlton Hews '65 Eric '74, Ethan and Heather Hall Annis '03 and Family Leslie Hall Lizotte '70 and Thomas Lizotte
Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union
Dan Wang
Kirsten White '95 in memory of Captain Jay Brainard '04
David and Laurie Gagnon Lachance '79
$10,000 - $25,000
Davis Family Foundation
Estate of Juanita Hersey Cushing '42 Dr. Jennifer Michaud-Finch '94 and Family Peter '80 and Annie Ingraham in memory of David Ingraham '75
The Cody Family John E. Wiles '51 Dr. Kevin Chasse Peter Culley '61
Tamlyn Frederick '05
Puritan Medical Products Co. Michael Lebel '99
Susan Ingraham McFarland '77 and John McFarland in memory of David Ingraham '75
Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader '64 David Poulin
Raymond H. Poulin Jr. in memory of Sandra Poulin Lynette Warren Rayfield '67 and Family
Barry and Lorinda Annis Schrager '68 John and Melinda Wentworth Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan '83
$5,000 - $10,000
Reinhold Wappler
Jesse Byam Klein '80 in memory of her sister Melissa Byam '79 Drs. Dennis Ruksznis and Beth McEvoy Martha Green Rollins '37
Wakeland Family Gift in memory of Gary Wakeland Bill and Elaine Bisbee
Susan and Christopher Almy Taylor Dow '09
Gabrielle "Gabi" Henderson '13 Priscilla Higgins Kevin Keenan '93
Shawn '96 and Diane Keenan Neil '64 and Patsy Cole Mallett '65 Peter Poulin
The Spooner-Thibault Family Mackenzie Coiley '14 Harita Reddy '04 and Family
$1,000 - $5,000
Clair '77 and Cathy Hall Skip '62 and Peg Hanson Kevin Stitham '70 and Jane Hayes Stitham '73 Amber Anderson '14 Trey '03 and Jillian Merrill Toby '95 and Miranda Johnson Nelson '95 Kilee Hutchinson Salley '17 Dan and Tara Stone White '03 John '53 and Gynne Klimavicz Barbara Brown in memory of Jim Brown '70
Foxcroft Academy has prospered over the years thanks to our strong community of alumni, parents, and friends. We are extremely grateful for the generosity and support of the following Jim Robinson Field House donors.Members of the White family
Terry Chase '59 in memory of his brother
Harold Chase '61
George E. Howard Insurance
Jason I. Tardy
J.D. Raymond Transport
Hugh Johnston and Erica Johnson
Abby Simmons Faloon '15 in memory of her grandmother Glenna Collette Bearce '58
Alexis Powell Cunningham '68
Tracy London '92
Ernie Clark '77
David Perkins, Trustee '96 - '08 and Elizabeth Sherman Perkins '79
Dennis Paper & Food Service
Russell and Stephanie Deyo in memory of Steve Howard '59
Norman Higgins
Rob '88 and Trisha Higgins
Kerry and Larry Jones
Tammy Dishaw Linkfield '86 in honor of the 1986 field hockey team
Maine Community Foundation
Jane Hibbard-Merrill and Charles A. Merrill '60 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Thomas '80 and Erin O'Neill Nason '85
John and Donna Robbins
Dr. Ralph and Christina Sweetland
Pea Cove, Inc. The Parlees
Will's Shop & Save
$500 - $1000
Jake and Kelly Dow Anderson '97
Onie and Marie Lougee in memory of Doreen Emerson
Hamish McLeish '79
Gene Philpot in memory of Sherri Brown '82
Brett '84 and Kelly Richardson Hutchinson '81
Rod Collette '52
Thomas '52 and Roxanna Gerrish
Jonathan and Dorianna Pratt
David "Hawk" Anderson '69
Class of 1962, in memory of deceased classmates
Foxcroft Academy Class of 2019
Dr. Hillary Steinke Caruso '96 and Joe Caruso '96
Dr. Kelly Larson-Brunner '91 and Family
Ashley McKusick Buttice '02
Shirleen Stone Vainio '82
Bob Annis '66
Jennifer Carey Bickford '91
David and Sylvia Richards Dean '57
Brandon '04 and Vanessa Hall
Jessica Johnston Kashka '90
Rick '70 and Nancy Douglass Kelley '76
Julie Everett McGee '85
Charles '60 and Jane Hibbard-Merrill in memory of David Preble ''60
Donna Newhouse
Elyse Pomeroy '02
Wayne Strout
Alex and Monica Miles Stevens '13
Steve and Julie Vasil Carlson '57 and Carolyn Williams
Haldon Young in memory of his wife Marilyn Gray Young '55
$200 - $500
Paul '86 and Tami Wakeland Flanders '85 in memory of Gary Wakeland Luis and Angela Stutzman Ayala '91 Ken Clark '58
Joe Veno '60
Ryan and Stephanie Tilton Dankert '92
Brian Krause
Kandi Grant Martin '93
Avery Carroll '16 and Family Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Peter '79 and Roxanne Davis Chase '78 Kathryn Pierce
Deborah Cookson Dunham '79
Gerri and Bill Forbes
Gary Preble '62
Rhonda Tyler
Pam Weatherbee '76
Van Wentworth
Melissa Tibbetts Cadieux '98
Sue Shaskan Arenstam '81
Donne Brown Carleton '54 in memory of her brother Alan Brown '56
Sheila Zwicker Chaplin '61 in memory of Roland and Julia Zwicker
Julie Warren Hey '63
Freedom House Bed & Breakfast Todd and Laura Reed Karen Smith
Timothy Smith '87
The Boulos Company in memory of Gene Gammon '47 Eric and Jackie Tourtelotte
Cheryl Plummer Vigue '65 in memory of Dick Albee '62
Susan Haber Babash '62 Bob and Merideth Beek
John Champeon '76 in honor of Wayne and Jean Champeon
Russell "Rusty" Clukey in honor of Gene Philpot Broderick Davis '68
Louise Thomas Dow '54 in memory of her parents Tillson and Ruth Thomas Nancy Rollins Jordan '72
Daniel Joyce '77 and Gail Glover '77 Jay Nutter Sr. '71
Susan Herring Perkins '71 in memory of John Warren '71 and Gordon Herring Jay Wiley '79
Rick '70 and Nancy Douglass Kelley '76
Marty and Helene Byrne in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Molly Rose Freeman-Cyr '09
Michael and April Allen Ditzel '94
Julie Goodwin Francis '78 in memory of Will Hathaway '75
Forrest Law '13
Jody Merrill Coy '88
Dr. Paige Miles Martin '10
Katherine Wornham Youngblood '87
Scott and Lori Adkins in honor of Brittany Adkins '16
Sue Ann Baziluik in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Leigh-Ayer Rayfield Billing '94
Carl and Vicki Brackett
Helen Gammon Brown '68 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Peter and Donna Caruso
Dan and Kathy Castle in memory of David Ingraham '75 Judy Champeon '86
Wayne Champeon
Bob and Laurie Cooke in memory of David Ingraham '75 Tony Costigan '90
Jason Frederick '94 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Richard and Anne-Marie Davee
Barbara Brown in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Ann Deering in memory of David Ingraham '75
Richard Deering in memory of David Ingraham '75
Gwen Clement Ferrigno '89
John Flahive in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Charlie Foss '50
Cindy Freeman-Cyr in honor of Molly Rose Cyr and the 2007 State Championship Field Hockey Team
David Perkins, Trustee '96 - '08 and Elizabeth Sherman Perkins '79 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Deborah Green in memory of David Ingraham '75
Bernard and Hazel Hammond
Skip and Peg Hanson in memory of David Ingraham '75
Dr. Norman Hill and Terri Hill
Fred and Linda Gilman Johnston '73
Jim and Lynn Lubas Dawn MacPherson-Allen
Matter Surfaces in memory of David Ingraham '75 Paul '72 and Jody Spruce McKusick '76
David Milner '76
George Murray '82 in memory of David Ingraham '75 and Joe Ramos '80
Dr. William Ohara and Family in memory of David Ingraham '75
Clair '77 and Cathy Hall in memory of David Ingraham '75
Nancy Stone Page '60 in memory of Rick Page '60
Robert Parlee Jr.
Andy Parsons '87
Leigh Cartwright Prescott '03
Drs. Challa and Usha Reddy
A.E. Robinson Oil Co. in memory of
Gene Gammon '47
Bill '53 and Ginny Applebee Robinson '56 in honor of Lisa Robinson Richardson '85 and David Robinson '84
Nancy Rotkowicz
Morgan Rublee
Betty Ryder in memory of Howard Ryder
John Simko '88
Alan '65 and Linda Smith
Kimberly Brown Smith '84 in memory of her father
Everett Brown '63
Terry and Judy Richardson Snow '73
Amy Stillman
Bob Thomas '64
Kylie Kimball Tremble '96
Davan Clawson Walker '00
Pam Weatherbee '76 and Family in memory of
Gene Gammon '47
Veronica Willette '02
Shirley Nason Wright '80
Jeff Marlatt in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Rob Weber
David and Louise Clement in memory of David Ingraham '75 and in honor of Gene Philpot
Goody Gilman in memory of David Ingraham '75
Bruce McKay '75 in memory of David Ingraham '75
Peter Hartel
George and Roxanne Rolleston
Ashley Smith Robinson '05
Teresa Brzustowicz
Diane Correia
Suzanne Cox Raymond '72
Colette Bearce Simmons '86
Jane S. Blay
Cathy Charles
Tonia Buzzell Conner '70
Karl and Jane Dornish in memory of David Ingraham '75
Danika Brown Edwards '08
Rachel Almy Fitzpatrick '03
Joy Gregory
John and Joseph Ingraham in memory of Uncle David Ingraham '75
Ashley and Sherri Jackins
Roberta Johnston
Emily Austin Jordan '03
Megan Brackett Kemp '92
Jim Levensalor '62
Laurie Johnson Muzzy '82
Coach Lindsay Noyes
Mary Gellerson Adams '57
Wendy Murch Pullen '66
Lincoln '04 and Amanda Robinson '09
Steve Sawyer '69
Will Sherman '74
Tammy and Henry Smith Liza Kelley Sperry '01
John E. Wiles '51 in memory of Gene Gammon '47 Dr. Nina Tumosa '69
Heidi Ryder Bray '94 in memory of Howard Ryder Dana Bisbee '03
Glenda Reed Sylvester '93 Dr. Julie Hartley '87
Bobbi-Jean Brown Ryder '77 Sayward Carolin Salazar '98
Norma Starbird Greenleaf '47 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Dennis Lyford '62
Shirleen Stone Vainio '82 in memory of Gene Gammon '47 Nick Miller
Clair '77 and Cathy Hall in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Kevin Stitham '70 and Jane Hayes Stitham '73 in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Don and Beverly Moulton in memory of Gene Gammon '47
Christine Paydos in honor of Kayla Paydos Dunphe '07 and Connor Paydos '09 John Tumosa '79
Becky Oldis Strange '85
Jerry Clukey '61 Cailin Seavey '19
Natalie Young
Jessica Levensalor Kathy Richards Tina Taggart
During the grand opening of the Jim Robinson Field House, Foxcroft Academy recognized Coach Gene Philpot by naming the turf field and regulation field hockey field in her honor. By honoring Coach Philpot, we were not only celebrating her success during a 35 year coaching and teaching career, we were also recognizing the important contributions she made as a long-time teacher and mentor. Former students and players use words like “integrity,” “fairness,” and “perseverance” to describe some of the lessons learned from Ms. Philpot over the years, and as those of you who know and perhaps worked with her, no one is more deserving of this distinguished honor.
Arnold and Stacy Shorey
Dr. Richard Swett and Caroline Swett
Kelly '99 and Peter Dennis Kelly Keenan '92
Mary Webber Frederick '67
The Cody Family
Tamlyn Frederick '05 Colleen and Ed Bailey
Wakeland Family Gift in memory of Gary Wakeland Alfred and Elizabeth Buck Mackenzie Coiley '14 Taylor Dow '09
Puritan Medical Products Co.
Gabrielle Henderson '13
Priscilla Higgins
Harita Reddy '04 and Family
Dr. Jennifer Michaud-Finch '94 and Family Amber Anderson '14
Kilee Hutchinson Salley '17
J.D. Raymond Transport
Abby Simmons Faloon '15 in memory of her grandmother Glenna Collette Bearce '58
Jake and Kelly Dow Anderson '97
Tracy London '92
Karen Gammon Pomeroy '73
Rob '88 and Trisha Higgins
John '53 and Gynne Klimavicz
Tammy Dishaw Linkfield '86 in honor of the 1986
Field Hockey Team
Dr. Hillary Steinke Caruso '96 and Joe Caruso '96
Peter '80 and Annie Ingraham
Dr. Kelly Larson- Brunner '91 and Family
Ashley McKusick Buttice '02
David and Sylvia Dean '57
Jessica Johnston Kashka '90
Julie Everett McGee '85
Elyse Pomeroy '02
Alex '13 and Monica Miles Stevens '13
Avery Carroll '16 and Family
Kathryn Pierce
Melissa Tibbetts Cadieux '98
Sue Shaskan Arenstam '81
Peter ’79 and Roxanne Chase '78
Bob and Merideth Beek
Rusty Clukey
Rick ’70 and Nancy Douglass Kelley ’76
Molly Rose Freeman-Cyr '09
Forrest Law '13
Jody Merrill Coy '88
Jesse Byam Klein '80
Paige Miles Martin '10
Katherine Wornham Youngblood '87
Scott and Lori Adkins in honor of Brittany Adkins '16
Leigh-Ayer Rayfield Billing '94
Bill and Elaine Bisbee
Carl and Vicki Brackett
Peter and Donna Caruso
Judy Champeon '86
Wayne Champeon
Gwen Clement Ferrigno '89
Cindy Freeman-Cyr
Fred and Linda Gilman Johnston '73
Jim and Lynn Lubas
Dawn MacPherson-Allen
Paul '72 and Jody Spruce McKusick ‘76
Nancy Stone Page '60 in memory of Rick Page '60
Leigh Cartwright Prescott '03
Betty Ryder in memory of Howard Ryder
Kimberly Brown Smith '84 in memory of Everett Brown '63
Daniel Joyce '77 and Gail Glover '77
Alan '65 and Linda Smith
Kylie Kimball Tremble '96
Davan Clawson Walker '00
Veronica Willette '02
Shirley Nason Wright '80
Peter Hartel
Ashley Smith Robinson '05
Teresa Brzustowicz
Diane Correia
Suzanne Cox Raymond '72
Colette Bearce Simmons '86
Cathy Charles
David and Louise Clement Danika Brown Edwards '08
Rachel Almy Fitzpatrick '03
Nancy Rotkowicz
Roberta Johnston
Bernard and Hazel Hammond
Emily Austin Jordan '03
Megan Brackett Kemp '92
Michael and April Allen Ditzel '94
Laurie Johnson Muzzy '82
Coach Lindsay Noyes
Wendy Murch Pullen '66
Henry and Tammy Smith
Pam Weatherbee '76
Dana Bisbee '03
Heidi Ryder Bray '94 in memory of Howard Ryder
Glenda Reed Sylvester '93
Catherine Hall
Julie Hartley '87
Bobbi-Jean Brown Ryder '77
Sayward Carolin Salazar '98
Chris Paydos in honor of Kayla Paydos Dunphe '07 and Connor Paydos '09
Liza Kelley Sperry ’01
Becky Oldis Strange ’85
Cailin Seavey ’19
Tina Taggart
Thank you to all the donors for being a part of this special project by showing your friends and teammates how much Coach Philpot means to you! We are stronger when we are together!
ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12th, Foxcroft Academy celebrated its 199th graduating class with the 2022 commencement exercises. Over 80 students received their diplomas, awards, and scholarships in front of a full crowd in the FA Gym. The ceremony opened with a welcome from FA Senior Class President, Jasper Makowski, followed by remarks to the graduating class by Head of School Arnold Shorey. In addition, Makowski and Aine Casey spoke to the crowd in their roles as valedictorian and salutatorian. The faculty speaker, leading the charge to our graduating class, was Mr. Luis Ayala, FA Health and Physical Education teacher, who retired at the end of this year, and the keynote speaker was Mr. Michael Dugay, FA Class of 1965.
Over the course of Senior Night and graduation,
over $250,000 in scholarships and awards were given to our graduating seniors. The Class of 2022 has left its mark on this institution and we wish them all the best as they start the next chapter of their lives in whatever lies ahead.
If you are interested in watching the graduation ceremony again, it is available on our Foxcroft Academy YouTube page. Just go to youtu.be/ x4C324_aYhM. A photo album of the entire day can be found on Flickr page, www.flickr.com/photos/ foxcroftacademy/albums
We are so proud of all of our seniors who are on their way to new and exciting adventures. Their journey at Foxcroft Academy has been unique to each one of them, and so are their post-secondary plans.
Bard College – New York
Eastern Maine Community College
Florida Coast Prep Sports Academy
Florida International University
Husson University
Maine Maritime Academy
Michigan State University
Northeastern University
New York University
Oakland Community College - Michigan
Paul Mitchell the School Esani
Portland State University – Oregon
Purdue University
Southern Maine Community College
Swarthmore College - Pennsylvania
Texas Christian University
Thomas College
Toronto Metropolitan University University of Maine
Youngstown State University - Ohio
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
DR. SEUSS
BY THE TIME this is printed, the fall sports season at Foxcroft Academy will be well underway. It’s always a good time of year as the days are warm and the nights are cool, and we get the chance to watch our FA studentathletes in action. We want to welcome several new fall coaches as we start the 2022 fall season, as we have had quite a few changes since last fall.
Field Hockey - Davan Clawson Walker ’99 takes over for Stephanie Higgins Smith ’88 as head coach of the field hockey team. She inherits a veteran squad that made it to the Class C regional championship game last season. Walker will be assisted by Kilee Hutchinson Salley ’17, who will also serve as the JV coach, and Taylor Dow ’09 will be a volunteer assistant coach.
Girls Soccer - Glenn Graef is the new girls' soccer coach at FA, taking over for Chris Wesley. Graef is also the new director of programming at the Jim Robinson Field House. He brings a wealth of soccer experience, both from the playing and coaching side, to the program as they continue to build in Class B. Kiara Prescott ’18, returns to the sidelines as the assistant coach, as well as JV girls coach, and Angie Burns will serve as a volunteer assistant coach.
Boys Soccer - Mike Rowe takes over as the Pony boys' soccer head coach this season, taking over for John Cornett, who left FA after the last school year. Rowe has previous high school coaching experience, most recently at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln. Rowe will be assisted by Faleesha Gaylord (JV coach) and Joel Pratt ’90, volunteer assistant coach.
Fall Cheer - Jade Harmon takes over the reins of the FA Fall Cheer Squad after previous coach Camille Bozzelli Zepada ’17 stepped down.
The Foxcroft Academy football, cross country, and golf teams did not have any head coaching changes this fall.
Football - Danny White ’03, is back for his 14th season on the sidelines guiding the Ponies. He will be assisted by longtime coaches Gary Worthing and Ryan Dankert. His staff includes Ryan Stroud ’10, Mike Niles ’93, Ryan Taylor ’01, and Dave Henderson.
Cross Country - George Rolleston is back for another year coaching the FA Cross Country team. He is assisted again this year by Gary Kargakos.
Golf - Scott Pangburn is back for his second season at the helm of the FA Golf team.
In an effort to support post-graduate success with our seniors, alumna Monica Miles Stevens ’13 established an alumni mentoring program called Knowledge in Partnership. During the 2021-22 academic year, we asked FA alumni to join us in this effort by serving as mentors for our seniors. Since we launched the mentoring program last September, the response from alumni and students has been overwhelmingly positive.
As Kandi Grant Martin ’93, FA Guidance Counselor, pointed out, “FA’s new mentoring program has been an incredibly valuable addition to Foxcroft Academy’s graduation requirements. So many students graduate without a firm understanding of the profession they are entering or choosing to study. By selecting a mentor and engaging in
conversation, our students are learning first-hand what their selected career entails. We heard positive feedback from a large percentage of students who completed their mentoring relationship and we are grateful to the alumni and community members who signed on with us to help foster this program.”
According to senior Aidan Currie, “The mentoring program was great! My mentor Ashley “Shay” Murray ’12 introduced me to a number of career opportunities in graphic design and new media. In fact, I didn’t decide until this year that new media would be my major at the University of Maine, Farmington.” “It was so great getting to meet someone from my hometown who showed interest and shared some of the same passions as I do,’’ added Shay. “I wish this program had existed when I was in high school.
It would have made the future a little less scary and would have confirmed that I was on the right path!”
Navigating the transition from high school to college or to the workforce can be challenging for any student. For students leaving a rural community such as Dover-Foxcroft for the first time, this adjustment can be especially daunting. By providing our students with an alumni mentor, we hope to ease this transition and demonstrate our commitment to our graduating seniors and their post-graduate success.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Cathy Hall in the Alumni Office at (207) 564-6542 or cathy.hall@foxcroftacademy.org
On September 7th, Foxcroft Academy held its annual Fall Open House. In conjunction with the night, our Counseling Services Department hosted its annual College and Career Fair, now known as the Take Charge of Your Future event. The purpose of the evening was to get everyone on the same page with post-graduate planning.
“We know it is valuable for our parents and students to have questions answered by people in the know,” said School Counselor Kandi Grant Martin ’93. “It is essential to provide opportunities for our students to meet with college representatives, military representatives, and potential employers so that they know their options after receiving their high school diploma.”
Over sixty colleges, universities, corporations, and various representatives were at the event, including 23 Maine colleges and universities. In addition, several local businesses (John Deere, Sheridan Corporation, Gordon Contracting, JD Raymond, Bangor Savings Bank, Cianbro, Bath Iron Works, Pleasant River, and more) were on hand to talk about positions available, and all armed services branches were in attendance. The event was open to all FA students and parents, as well as students of Dexter, Milo, Guilford, and Greenville High Schools. In other words, it was a true community event. Check out pictures from the fun evening!
Like every year, we see faces come and go at Foxcroft Academy. This spring, we said goodbye to several longtime faculty members that were either retiring or moving away from the area. We wish them all the best as they leave the Herd. Those faculty members that have been here for several years include Donna Newhouse, Jane Blay, Rhonda Tyler, and Luis Ayala.
Our school store is stocked with sweatshirts, caps, t-shirts, polos, hoodies, mugs and money clips. We have even created some specialty items in honor of our Bicentennial. Drop by the Main Office and purchase some swag as a way to show your Pony Pride!
So when people leave, we have some new faces that we are happy to see in the hallways of FA. Pictured are the new faculty members for the 2022-23 school year, thanks to the “Shorey Selfie.” In this picture, L-R, Bob Trubic - Science, Martha LaddArt, Michelle Mason - Social Worker, Glenn Graef - Jim Robinson Field House, Charles Beale - History, Drew Dankert ’18 - PE/ Health, and Jessica Ellis (in the middle) - Special Education. We welcome all of you to the Herd and hope you have a wonderful time getting to know our students!
This past June, two students and two faculty members were presented Horizon Scholarships by Tom Lizotte of the Board of Trustees at Foxcroft Academy. Horizon Scholarships provide financial support for exceptional academic experiences not presently offered at Foxcroft Academy. Students in grades eight, nine, ten, or eleven who are (or will be) enrolled as full-time students are eligible to apply, as well as FA faculty members.
Horizon Scholarships are funded by income generated from 15 named endowed Horizon Scholarship funds within the Academy’s endowment. Approximately $11,000 is available to FA students and faculty members each year for these scholarships. This year $1,950 was awarded to students and $3,872 to faculty.
English faculty member Morgan Rublee was awarded the Jim Brown Horizon Scholarship to attend a 10-week Gotham Writers online Fiction Workshop. Ms. Rublee teaches FA students remotely from her home in Texas, and this course is to help her create a stronger Creative Writing class for her students.
Faculty member John Sylvester ’91 was awarded a grant from the Howard Ryder Professional Development Fund, created in memory by the family of former FA Head of School Howard Ryder. Mr. Ryder was Head of School from 1981 – 1994. Mr. Sylvester attended the “Level up Your Class Room” Workshop in Orlando, Florida, a workshop for welding instructors. The crux of the program is to cover many educational tools, ranging from curriculum design, development and integration of lesson plans, effective and engaging presentations, and differentiated learning techniques to engage students more effectively in the classroom and the lab.
’93, attended a National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine at Rice University
Texas, in part thanks to the Everett and Evelyn Hall Johnston Horizon Fund, both members of the Class of 1928. Hailey Holler, a freshman from Charleston, was awarded the Foxcroft Academy Alumni Association Horizon Scholarship to attend the Northern New England District Assemblies of God Leadership summer camp in Rumney, New Hampshire.
On Tuesday, May 3rd, Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the Class of 2022 outstanding scholars at its annual Rose Award ceremony. This year, the recipients were Grace Carlson, Aine Casey, Rebekah Demers, James Jankunas, Jasper Makowski, Nguyen Nhat “Leo” Nguyen, Anastasia Peirce, Connor Plante, Jacob Reed, and Ruby Rideout. The Rose Awards were established in 1931 when Mr. Frank G. Stone was head of Foxcroft Academy. Rose Award recipients have accumulated a grade point average that places them in the top 15 percent
of their class. For the 37th consecutive year, a medallion with the Foxcroft Academy seal was presented to the recipients in addition to the traditional rose. Mrs. Priscilla White, former FA English teacher and librarian who retired after 36 years of service, and Mr. Robert Beek, who taught mathematics at FA for 33 years, conceived the idea for this permanent award and contributed funds to have the die-cast for the medallion, which has now become a permanent part of the annual ceremony.
The Foxcroft Academy JCL Latin Club competed in the 2022 Spring Convention at Camp Mechuwana this past May with nine other Maine high schools. The Pony club had a great showing over the course of the two days.
Alexis Cole, Bosco Monteforte, and Hannah Vail earned 1st place in the Latin 2 Certamen Competition, and the team earned 2nd place in the Creative Arts competition.
Bosco Monteforte led the team with a 1st place finish, three 2nd place finishes, and a 3rd, 4th, and 5th place finish in competitions. He placed 6th overall for individual performance earning an individual trophy. Alexis Cole, Zach Peirce, Cameron Parlee, Elyse Richards, Hannah Vail, and Doug Rowe all earned multiple individual awards as well. Great job to Ms. Parlee and the FA Latin Club!
Key Club is the world’s largest student-led high school community service organization. There are more than 150 clubs and 7000 members across New England and Bermuda. The Foxcroft Academy Key Club has had a fantastic year led by senior President and Vice President Olivia McCorrison and Jasper Makowski. At the 73rd Annual New England and Bermuda District Education Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts, the FA Key Club received several awards, including:
• For the 17th year, we received the Early Bird Dues and UNICEF Awards.
• First Place Award for our Monthly Secretary Reports (72/72 points) ~ (Silver Tier) thanks to our secretary Alice Doan.
• Seventh Single Service Award in the past eight years– Third Place: Festival of Stockings, where the Club raised funds to help sponsor or defray costs so children could attend different camps in the area.
• Yearly Achievement Award – First Place in the Silver Tier (36-65 members). This is the ninth straight year to receive the award.
Our Key Club was the only Diamond Distinguished Club for the New England District. Members of Key Club were involved in 80 projects for 4055 hours, an average of 73.4 hrs/ member. The FA Key Club supported organizations such as The Thirst Project, UNICEF, WASH Project, Piscataquis Regional YMCA, Bangor Humane Society, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Center Theatre, Hooked on Fishing, and many more.
With all of that, the FA Key Club has helped raise over $16,000 this school year alone. Our service projects don’t stop. If there is a need, the FA Key Club plans to be there. Thank you to all of our communities for supporting the Foxcroft Academy Key Club mission, Caring - It’s our way of life.
The 2022-23 Key Club year is well underway, and projects are taking shape. Any student interested in joining Key Club can reach out to club advisor Mr. George Rolleston, george.rolleston@ foxcroftacademy.org.
The FA Key Club was the only Diamond Distinguished Club for the New England District.”
The Foxcroft Academy Academic Hall of Fame recognizes former students for their personal and professional achievements after graduating from FA. In 2022 we welcomed four new members: Tristan Mullis ’00, Kandyce Plummer Powell ’65, Kristin Stelmok ’95, and Judge Kevin Stitham ’70. We hope current Foxcroft Academy students take inspiration from these four inductees in pursuit of their own lifelong goals and ambitions.
Kandyce Plummer Powell was a member of the Class of 1965. While at FA, she was a member of the National Honor Society, recipient of a Rose Award, class officer, and a member of the gymnastics, softball and basketball teams. She was also a member of the chorus, and was selected for the All-State Chorus. Foxcroft Academy offered her an exceptional education, taught by some memorable faculty.
Kandyce graduated from the University of Maine with a BS in nursing, followed by a Master’s in nursing education from the University of Southern Maine. After college she went to work at Boston University Medical Center. Her staff and patient population represented many cultures and walks of life which made it a memorable and enriching opportunity that was key in fueling her passion for greater health equity.
Kandyce has spent the past 45 years working to provide greater access to quality end of life and palliative care in Maine, nationally and internationally. Since 1992 she has been the Executive Director of the Maine Hospice Council and Center of End-of-Life Care where her responsibilities have included education, technical and advocacy assistance for policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals and the public. She has been involved in many policy efforts to address system change, with the goal of improving access to quality of life for the seriously ill and bereaved. Kandyce developed many partnerships to address these issues including the Hospice Veterans Partnership. She has been a tireless advocate for the underserved, starting a hospice program at the Maine State Prison (the first in the country) where she taught for 18 years. Because of the prison program, she was asked to speak at a Human Rights Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as to join the faculty at Robert Gordon University as a visiting professor. She has acted as a mentor to many students who were interested in creating a more socially responsive environment for individuals living with serious illness.
Kandyce lived and worked for a time in Africa at an AIDS orphanage in Otse, Botswana, which she recounts as an amazing, life-changing experience. Over her career, she co-authored many successful pieces of legislation; developed numerous programs; participated on many government task forces; chaired several advisory committees and received many awards, including a Retirement Research Foundation Award, National Hospice Organization President’s Award, Senior Legislative Advocacy Coalition Distinguished Service Award, Joe Mayo Award, Dr. Kathryn Pope Leadership
Award, Dr. Mary Chandler-Lowell Award from Foxcroft Academy, and the 202021 Maryann Hartman Award from the University of Maine.
Throughout her life, Kandyce has chosen to view humanity through the lens of kindness, integrity and social justice, and is grateful for all life has offered her. The profound work she has been able to do and the amazing people she met from all walks of life along the way taught her so much about life.
However, what she is most proud of is her wonderful daughter Heidi, who has always and forever will make her a better person.
Kristin Stelmok grew up in Atkinson and while at Foxcroft Academy was a Rose Award recipient, a National Honor Society member, and a Girls’ State delegate. Kristin was active in band, Latin Club, and athletics. She was one of the first women to play soccer at Foxcroft Academy, becoming co-captain her senior year. Kristin also had success in track & field, winning several regional and state championships and setting some school records.
Kristin attended the University of Maine with the help of several local scholarships and an athletic scholarship for track & field. She spent her junior year abroad at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. Several years after graduating with a BA in English (cum laude), Kristin returned to UMaine to earn an MA in English Literature with a concentration in Gender Studies. Kristin also attended French immersion programs at Middlebury College and at the Université Laval in Québec City on a foreign language area studies fellowship.
After spending a few years working as a rock-climbing guide in Acadia National Park, Kristin returned her attention to higher education. She has taught writing, literature, and women’s and gender studies at the University of Maine, the University of New Hampshire, and Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire. She’s even had the pleasure of teaching some students from Foxcroft Academy through the Upward Bound program at UMaine.
At Plymouth State, Kristin serves as co-coordinator of the English program, cochair of the Faculty Welfare Committee, and has acted as an advisor to several student groups. She helped organize the first non-tenure track faculty union, and serves as that group’s Vice-President. In 2018, she received the Theo Kalikow Award, which “honors a faculty or staff member who has significantly contributed to the advancement of women’s issues.” In 2020, Kristin received PSU’s inaugural Transformative Teaching Award, which “recognizes an individual who enacts positive change through their teaching practice—who consistently challenges, reflects on, and works to improve their pedagogy, while prioritizing student agency and equity.”
Kristin credits her education at Foxcroft Academy with much of her professional and personal success. While all of her teachers and coaches
deserve thanks, there are a few that should be recognized individually: “Mr. Dean showed us that learning could (and should) be joyful; Mrs. Mullis introduced us to the beautiful relationship between language and culture; and Mr. Willette tricked us into thinking critically and carefully about history, politics, and government. Mr. Johnny King was an unofficial counselor to many, and he kept a kind and watchful eye on us all. Finally, I have a rich and fulfilling professional life thanks to my English teachers—Ms. Dawn MacPherson-Allen and the late Mr. James Brown. Mrs. M-A and Mr. Brown taught me the skills of literary analysis and the craft of writing well. Moreover, they helped us see how our own lives and emotions were reflected in the great works of literature, leading us to develop empathy and emotional maturity. And I’ll always remember Mr. Brown talking about how much he loved his good, simple life. The older I get, the more deeply I appreciate that lesson, as well. Kristin lives with her husband and their two dogs in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
LAURIETristan Mullis graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 2000 and remains a proud Foxcroft alumnus. While at Foxcroft, Tristan was a Rose Award recipient and a member of the National Honor Society. He was named Foxcroft’s History Student of the Year and received numerous medals on the National Latin Exam. In 2000, Tristan and his AP History classmates competed in the We the People constitutional competition in Washington, D.C. While at Foxcroft he also participated in a number of academic clubs and the Maine State Science Fair. Through a Horizon Scholarship, he attended a summer program on biomedical ethics at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Tristan was a four year member of Foxcroft’s football, basketball, and track and field teams. As a senior, he was named a football captain, and was named to the conference first team on both offense and defense, and received all-academic honors. He later was invited to play in the honorary Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl.
Tristan attended Bowdoin College and graduated with honors in 2004 with a major in history and a minor in biology. As his history honors project, he completed a study on the pacifist movement in Maine during the Civil War. At Bowdoin, Tristan was a member of the football team and volunteered with the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters to mentor local youth. He also volunteered with Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project, a legal aid organization assisting low income individuals and families. He spent a semester in London as part of a study abroad program. In the summers and breaks while attending Bowdoin, Tristan worked as an EMT for Mayo Regional Hospital.
After graduating from Bowdoin, Tristan worked for the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board, investigating allegations of police misconduct and
related civil rights violations. Tristan then attended Brooklyn Law School, graduating in 2009. While at Brooklyn, Tristan was named to the Brooklyn Law Review, and the Moot Court Honor Society.
After graduating from law school, Tristan moved to Los Angeles and became a member of the California Bar. In 2013, Tristan joined the law firm Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin. He became a shareholder in the firm in 2018, and remains there today. His current practice focuses on civil litigation and legal consulting, mainly in the field of labor and employment.
Tristan recognizes his experiences and education at Foxcroft as formative to his later life. The opportunities, academic rigor, and community that the school provided were critical in preparing him for life beyond the Academy. He remains immensely appreciative of the dedicated teachers, staff, and coaches that instilled the values of hard work, graciousness, and intellectual curiosity.
My years at Foxcroft Academy had a profound impact on my life and career. In the classroom, the teachers provided an extraordinary education, especially in English and math, that gave me a powerful combination of analytical and communication skills, laying the foundation for my career.”
GAGNON LACHANCE, FA CLASS OF ’79
The Honorable Kevin Stitham is a proud member of the Class of 1970. Following high school, Kevin enrolled and graduated cum laude from Bowdoin College in Brunswick in 1974, the same school his future father-in-law, Stuart Hayes, Esq, graduated from 30 years earlier. Following graduation, Kevin attended the University of Maine School of Law in 1974. The following summer, he married high school sweetheart Jane Hayes Stitham, Class of 1973, and a Foxcroft Academy Academic Hall of Fame member.
In June of 1977, Kevin graduated from law school and began his 44-year career practicing what he loved. He started in Presque Isle in 1977, working at the firm Dunleavy, Adams, & Stitham, but only stayed for a few months as he and Jane wanted to get back to Dover-Foxcroft.
In March of 1978, Kevin started at C.W. and H.M. Hayes Law Firm on Lincoln Street, and for him, the rest was history. In addition, he served briefly on the Board of Governors for the Maine Bar Association as the representative from Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties.
After 21 years of practicing law, Kevin was sworn in as the Residental District Court Judge for District 13 in 1998. He continued on the bench until September 28th, 2021, when he retired after 23 plus years of service to the state, 44 years to the day after being sworn in as a lawyer.
While Kevin loved practicing law, he also had a passion for education. He enrolled in the Masters of Education program at the University of Maine with a concentration in secondary administration. He received his degree in 1982 and put it to use, teaching several college and adult education classes on both legal and non-legal subjects.
Kevin gave back to his community in several ways, from being an active member of the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club, and was the moderator for annual and special town meetings in Dover-Foxcroft and surrounding communities. In the 1980s, Kevin was also a member of the SAD 68 Board of Directors and, in 1987, was named to the Board of Trustees at Foxcroft Academy. He is believed to be the first person to serve on both boards
simultaneously. In 1991, he was elected president of the FA Board of Trustees and served in that capacity until 2002, when his son Ryan graduated from FA. In that position, he shook the hands of all graduates of his alma mater for over ten years, passing out their diplomas, meaning he saw over 1,000 FA graduates come across the stage. He received the Dr. Mary Chandler Lowell Award from FA in 2003 and returned to the board in 2006, resigning on June 1, 2016, 35 years to the day after his first joint board meeting.
In his recent book, “The Lawyers of Piscataquis County,” edited by his daughter and fellow FA Academic Hall of Famer, Stacy, the present-day Kevin can be summed up like this:
“The Honorable Kevin L. Stitham is possessed of an insatiable curiosity, penchant for nostalgia, and deep affection for Piscataquis County and its history. When not peppering visitors with questions about anything and everything, he can be found regaling his friends and family with stories, or delighting in his grandchildren. He retired from the Maine Bench on September 28, 2021, 44 years to the day after being sworn in as a Maine lawyer (having served 21 years as a country lawyer and 23 years as a trial judge). Since his retirement, he finds himself thinking more about fishing, golfing, traveling, and dubbin’ around in general. But at times, his thoughts are simply to “light out for the Territory ahead of the rest.”
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Sue was a standout student-athlete of Foxcroft Academy during the beginning of women’s athletics as we know it now. Sue was a four-year member of the varsity basketball team, where she was the Eastern Maine Free Throw shooting champion, one of the tri-captains during her senior year, and was named the team’s most valuable player. It wasn’t just basketball for Sue. She was a standout on the softball diamond as well, playing for the varsity squad all four years, captaining the team her senior year. In addition to softball, Sue was on the first track teams the Ponies fielded in 1970 and 1971. She was voted most athletic by her senior class. Following high school, Sue was a co-captain of the JV basketball team at Northeastern University. She was an ASA softball umpire, played competitive softball all over New England, and gave back to her alma mater as a basketball and tennis coach at FA. She fondly remembers her basketball team of the late 80’s that lost only one game in the last seconds to Schenck High School. As for those who influenced Sue during her time at FA and beyond, she credits Ernest ‘Lap” Lary, Holly Dunn Bullard, Wayne Champeon, and Mrs. Gerrish as people who helped shape her into the person she became.
Peter was a standout athlete on the football and baseball teams during his four years at Foxcroft Academy. Peter played on the gridiron for the Pony football team in the trenches in the fall as an offensive guard and defensive end. By the time he had reached his senior year, he and his teammates had turned around a team that had not had a winning season in his career, and they finished 6-3-1 on the year, setting the stage for bigger things to come for Pony football. He was named a first-team LTC offensive guard and second-team defensive end his senior year. He played basketball for his first three years, but he was most at home on the baseball diamond. He was a four-year letter winner for the Ponies, playing 2nd base and earning all-conference honors at that position. He helped the Ponies to many wins over his four years. Peter fondly remembers games gone by, especially a baseball win over MCI with a squeeze play at the plate and blocking a punt vs. John Bapst after changing positions before the snap. As for those who had a profound impact on his career, Peter notes coaches Dennis Kiah, Dave Clement, Ken Grant, Skip Hanson, and Gary Worthing as people that helped shape him and his athletic career.
Joel was a standout three-sport athlete during his time at Foxcroft Academy. On the football field, Joel was a member of the LTC first team as an offensive guard during his senior year, a memorable one for the Ponies as they took home the Class D State Championship, at the time, their first title in 16 years. He was also a member of the track team for his first two years of high school. But where Joel set himself apart was on the wrestling mat. For four years he was a dominant force for the Ponies, racking up win after win. He was the Eastern Maine champ in 1981, the runner-up in 1982, then he did two better the next two seasons, winning the state championship in 1983 and 1984. He was voted top wrestler in Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties and was the Piscataquis Observer’s Athlete of the Year in 1984 and was the MVP of the team. Following high school, Joel gave back to the sports he loved by coaching football, wrestling, and track. His most memorable moments as a Pony were the state championship football win in the rain and winning a wrestling state championship at home. Joel mentions coaches Worthing, Grant, and Dishaw and Mr. Ryder, Mr. Danforth, and Mr. Larson as highly influential people in his life.
While at FA, Dana balanced her strong academics with a lively social life and a love for drama, soccer, basketball, and track. In the fall, Dana played for the girls’ soccer team, where she was captain of the, at the time, a relative start-up program. The Ponies made their first-ever playoff appearance during her senior year before falling to Old Town in the first round. In the winter she played on the Pony basketball team, and helped the program get to the Class B regional final in 2001, for only the second time in program history. It was a season that team members would never forget. Dana dominated on the track in the spring as she still holds seven FA outdoor track records, including most points in a career. She was also a member of the state champion 4x100 meter relay team and a first-team all-conference selection. She credits coaches David Carey and George Rolleston as members of the FA family that helped shape her athletic career.
Donnie was a standout in every sport he participated in at Foxcroft Academy. In the fall, Donnie was a mainstay on the Pony football team. During his senior season, Donnie helped lead the Ponies to the Class C State Championship, rushed for close to 1,100 yards, and was named the LTC Player of the Year as a
star running back and cornerback. In the winter, Donnie graced the track with indoor state championships in the 55m hurdles, long jump, and high jump. For one winter season, he set records that still stand for the FA swim team. And to top that, Donnie followed up those indoor performances with outdoor track success with league and state championships in triple jump, high jump, and hurdles. Needless to say, Donnie was a gifted athlete that left his mark on FA. Following high school, Donnie played college football at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh while he majored in economics.
Decker Todd was, and still is, one of the best golfers to play for Foxcroft Academy. He was the Ponies' #1 golfer during his sophomore, junior, and senior years, qualifying as an individual for state competition. Following high school, Decker went on to Husson College, graduating in 1983, and was a celebrated golf team member. Over his four-year run playing golf for the Eagles, Decker was co-captain his sophomore year, and captain for his junior and senior seasons. He was a medalist at the NAIA District 5 Championships his sophomore year. His teams competed in NAIA Nationals in 1980, 81, and 82, and was nominated as Academic All-American by the Husson Athletic Director, and was inducted into Husson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Following that, Decker worked as Husson’s assistant golf coach from April 2005 until June 2007.
Sydney had a standout athletic career on the fields and on the track for the Ponies. On the field, Sydney was co-captain of the 1991 State Championship Field Hockey team, the first in program history. Where Sydney really found her home was on the track. Over the course of her junior and senior years, she racked up win after win, taking home four Eastern Maine Championships for the indoor season and three regional championships for the outdoor season. In addition to that, she was State Champion in 1991 and 1992 for the 300-meter hurdles, and she finished state runner-up in the 100 hurdle race. At graduation, Sydney was awarded the Lap Lary Award, given to the top female student-athlete. Following graduation, she was a member of the University of Vermont women’s track team. Sadly, Sydney passed away in 2020, but she leaves a lasting legacy on athletics here at Foxcroft Academy, and her contributions are not unnoticed.
Josh was a standout three-sport athlete during his time at Foxcroft Academy. In the winter, Josh helped lead the Pony basketball team to three straight playoff appearances and was named to several Big East Conference postseason teams over his four years with the program. On the baseball field, Josh helped the Ponies to the 2002 State Championship game, the 2003 regional championship game, was named to several PVC postseason all-star teams, was the PVC player of the year, and a 2004 Mr. Baseball Finalist. But where Josh shined was on the Pony football team. As a starting quarterback for his final three seasons of high school, Josh helped his Pony squad, led by his coach and Dad, Paul, to a 31-4 record, winning the 2002 LTC Championship and capturing the 2003 State Championship with a win over Lisbon. He was named to several conference all-star teams and was the 2003 LTC Player of the Year. He was a Fitzpatrick Trophy semi-finalist and a quarterback and captain of the 2004 Lobster Bowl East Squad. Josh played baseball in college at Springfield College and came back to coach the Ponies on the gridiron during the 2007 season, another state championship season for FA. He mentions the 2003 Eastern Maine and State Championship games as highly memorable events for him and two perfect games as a pitcher, vs. Caribou and Nokomis. Josh credits his dad, Paul, and his basketball coach, David Carey, as those who were highly influential to him during his time at Foxcroft Academy and beyond.
Ryan had a brilliant four-year run of athletics while at Foxcroft Academy. He was an outstanding wide receiver and cornerback for the Ponies. He was a member of the 2012 state championship team that beat Winslow 22-20 and was named to the 2013 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl team. During the winter, Ryan was a member of the Pony basketball team, playing as a guard. During his senior year, Foxcroft went into the playoffs as the #12 seed, but upset #5
Oceanside and #4 Caribou, before falling to the eventual regional champion, Medomak Valley, in the semifinals. Ryan also shined on the baseball diamond. As an all-state shortstop and pitcher, Ryan helped the Ponies win the 2012 Eastern Regional Championship, striking out 11 batters en route to the title. He was named the 2013 Dr. John Winkin Mr. Baseball Award winner during his senior year, a first-ever Foxcroft Academy recipient. Following high school, Ryan was a starter for the Husson University Eagles’ baseball team. He fondly remembers his five-interception game vs. MCI in 2011, the win in the Eastern Maine Championship basketball game, and the basketball playoff run his senior year. He credits Coaches White, Chevalier, and Carey as the people who significantly influenced his athletic career at both FA and beyond.
Julia had a great four years at Foxcroft Academy on the field, court, and pool. In the fall, she was a member of the field hockey team that captured the 2013 Class B State Championship. She was the offensive player of the year in both her junior and senior seasons and was an all-state selection both of those years. In the winter, Julia split her time on the court and in the pool, seeing success with both. In basketball, her teams made the playoffs as Julia was the team defensive player of the year and number two in rebounding in the conference. Julia saw tremendous success in the pool as she still holds team records in the 100 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley. She was MVP of the swim team all four years and was a 2013 National Swim Qualifier. Following high school, Julia continued with athletics playing club field hockey, and competing in several half and full marathons. Her fondest memories are winning the State Championship in field hockey and playing basketball during her junior year when the Ponies made it to the Class B semifinals. She credits her coaches, Gene Philpot, Stephanie Higgins Smith ’88 and Blake Smith ’87, her Mom Jody Merrill Coy ’88 (the 2015 swim coach of the year), Lisa Clark, and Cathy Murray as those individuals that helped mold her into a strong student-athlete.
Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend 2022 was another resounding success. We look forward to a wonderful weekend filled with old friends and new beginnings every year. This year was even more special with the opening of the Jim Robinson Field House and the start of the bicentennial celebration.
THIS IS THE weekend we circled on our calendars years ago, knowing this would be the kick-off event celebrating Foxcroft Academy’s Bicentennial as we have a great opportunity to showcase Foxcroft Academy's past and present,” said Arnold Shorey, Head of School. “Adding in the fact that we opened the Jim Robinson Field House, we also had the chance to celebrate the bright future here at FA, which is something we can be proud of.”
Speaking of the field house, on August 5th over 600 people had the opportunity to witness the grand opening of the Jim Robinson Field House and the dedication of Philpot Field, the name given to the indoor turf surface in honor of longtime teacher and coach Gene Philpot. In addition to that, over 40 former field hockey players, from as far back as the 1970s, played the first official game inside the field house with the 2022 Pony alumni game. Following that, the party moved up Route 15 to the Piscataquis County Ice Arena for the alumni ice hockey game, which has seen a massive turnout inside its new home at PCIA.
Saturday, August 6th, included the Pony Pride road race, the homecoming golf scramble at Foxcroft Golf Club, the Harold W. Chase Memorial Tennis Tournament, alumni basketball (at Sedomocha), alumni soccer at the Jim Robinson Field House, and more. The town of Dover-Foxcroft celebrated its centennial with the return of the homecoming parade and street festival on Saturday morning. The day of celebration was capped off with the 2022 Alumni Banquet in the gym, followed by fireworks at Sebec Lake. And there were at least 9 individual class
reunions happening throughout the course of the weekend. All in all, it was a grand celebration of the maroon and white.
“It’s a busy time of year, but we wouldn’t have it any other way, especially coming out of the COVID pandemic,” said Shorey. “It was a great time seeing familiar faces, celebrating outstanding alumni, and showing off the new additions to our campus. It’s a good time to be in Dover-Foxcroft!”
It’s a busy time of year, but we wouldn’t have it any other way, especially coming out of the COVID pandemic.”
ARNOLD SHOREY
thank you to the more than 125 alumni and friends who attended the annual alumni hockey game at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on Friday, August 5th. With 42 players taking the ice, the Penquis Youth Hockey team and FA’s club team raised close to $2,500!
Dr. Lowell was an 1881 alumna of the Academy and went on to earn the degrees of Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Law, and Doctor of Jurisprudence. The award is given to an alumnus of Foxcroft Academy who has distinguished him/herself in their particular vocational field.
During her time at FA Melissa was an active student involved in several clubs and organizations, including the student council and varsity club. She was a four-year member of the field hockey, softball, and basketball cheering teams, being named captain of field hockey and softball her senior year. Following graduation, Melissa enrolled at the University of Southern Maine, earning her Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1992. Starting in 1994, she began her career in long-term care at Hibbard Nursing Home as the Operations Manager. She remained the Operations Manager until she and her husband Corey, also a 1988 FA grad, moved to Caribou in June 2007. The following year, Melissa was offered a job at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill as the Administrator. AHC is owned by the hospital in Presque Isle, Northern Light AR Gould. She began her career as an Administrator at the Aroostook Health Center, knowing it had been deemed a Special Focus Facility (which means a facility with a history of serious quality issues) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Within one year, she achieved her first deficiency-free survey with the Department of Health
and Human Services at AHC! And then, in 2010, Melissa moved on and began working for the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and has been there for the past 12 years. Melissa has several individual and team awards she has received over the years, of which she is very proud. Her facility continues to achieve a 5-Star Rating by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), she was the recipient of the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award in 2019 and 2020, given in recognition of distinction by the American College of Health Care Administrators. Only 3% of facilities nationwide qualify. Her facility received the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers (SHAPE Award) in 2016. This award is for employers who maintain exemplary safety and health management systems and is presented by the Department of Labor. In 2012, her team received the Bronze National Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living. In 2016, her facility continued the quality journey and received the Silver National Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living. Melissa and her husband Corey just celebrated their 30th anniversary in June and have two children. Their daughter Hannah graduated from Bowdoin College, living in New York City, and working as a Senior Admissions Officer at Barnard College. And son, Benjamin, is entering his second year at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. As for influential FA faculty members who shaped her life, Melissa says, "Ms. Philpot and the field hockey program came to mind first. When we played, we could see Hibbard’s from our field. Coach told me a few times that she could see me sitting at a desk at the nursing home working! I honestly thought that was crazy! But I never forgot that she said that to me all those years ago!!! She taught us that we needed to work hard to win but that it was okay to have fun too! She knew the right balance to create successful teams and strong young women.”
The award is given to a former faculty or staff member who, in the opinion of his/her former students, served the students of Foxcroft Academy with the highest degree of professionalism. Award winners are voted upon and chosen by FA alumni.
The dictionary defines the word “legend” as an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. The word “pillar” means a supporting, integral, or upstanding member or part of a pillar of society. In 2017, our legend and one of our pillars decided to hang it up after a 40-year teaching career at Foxcroft Academy. Many people come and go. Students graduate, athletes move on to bigger things, and staff members leave for retirement or what they feel are new and exciting opportunities. But this guy doesn’t leave. Our legend might not be as close but he’s never too far away.
I had the pleasure of having Gary Worthing as a biology teacher, track and field coach, and driver's education instructor. I heard of the legend of Mr. Worthing before I came to FA; I saw it in person as a student and got to see it as a coworker. I’m still not sure I can put my finger on it. What makes this man almost feel like an urban legend, yet you see him every day of the week? He never seems bothered or deterred. It’s like the old antiperspirant advertisement, “Never let them see you sweat.” That’s our Mr. Worthing. He’s like our own Chuck Norris. Did you know Gary Worthing has his own diary? Yes, it’s called the Guinness Book of World Records. I could go on and on and bore you with facts and make this a piece that would make you want to cry in the end, but why do that? Let’s have fun instead. Since retiring, Gary has shared that with his wife, his grandkids, and most likely, the fish he’s caught or the wildlife he’s hunted. I will give you a few facts, then the rest of the story (thanks for the line, Paul Harvey) will be told by you, the former students, and co-workers of this man.
We have faculty move on or retire every year. We always want what is best for them. This one is special, though. Through our research, we have found three teachers who have been here 40 years. In 2014, history teacher Rusty Willette called it a career. George Rolleston is still going at 42 years, and Gary is the other one. Foxcroft Academy has been blessed with many great teachers over the years that care about their students and the building they teach in. Gary fit that to a T.
Gary graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn in 1969. He went on to college at the University of Maine, where he earned his degree in education, minoring in biology. After spending a few years teaching biology and math at Oxford Hills High School in South Paris, along with coaching football, skiing, and track, Gary decided it was time for a move north. FA was not unfamiliar territory. He would drive by the school during summers when he was younger and often thought to himself, “I love the outdoors and the woods. If I could ever find a place where I could live with that and make a living doing it, I would move”. That eventually happened. In 1977, Gary took a position at Foxcroft Academy as a science teacher and head football coach.
In his time at Foxcroft Academy, there isn’t much he hasn’t done. He was hired out of need (FA’s former football coach Dennis Kiah left right before the season to take a new job in Brewer), but it turns out he was just what FA needed. He has been a science teacher, head of the department, head football coach, assistant football coach, track and field coach, and Key Club advisor. For 17 years, he taught driver’s ed with Pete Caruso, and he has the gray hairs to prove it.
Gary’s two children, Ariel ’06 and Evan ’08, are both graduates of FA. His wife, Jane (Champeon) ’83, is also a proud Pony alum. He hasn’t really slowed down in retirement as he has a self-proclaimed project list a mile long. He’s spent time outdoors, cutting trees, enjoying nature, and playing with his grandkids. He’s stayed on the sidelines as an assistant coach with the FA football team, and is the perfect companion to head coach Danny White bringing both age and wisdom. He’s helped keep the Ponies championship contenders year in and year out.
When you think of Mr. Worthing, his calm demeanor always comes to mind. How did he get it? “When you are doing exactly what you want to do, why would you get upset? I couldn’t have scripted it better. So, Mr. Worthing, I speak for your thousands of students, student-athletes, and faculty members in saying thanks for being here for us, and I, for one, am so happy for the privilege to have gotten to know you.
Six members of the Class of 1952 really enjoyed their 70th reunion get-together like never before. Present at the Alumni Banquet were Tom Gerrish, Betty Cail Friend, Barbara Brown Small, Lois Salley Farr, Rod Collette. Seated in front is “Coach Mac” Bob MacNevin.
Eleven classmates from the Class of 1957 celebrated our 65th high school reunion by gathering at the home of Carlson and Carolyn Williams during Alumni Weekend to share reminiscences. From left to right in the front row are Sylvia Richards Dean, Craig Andrews, Georganne Howard Dow, Charlene Lunt French, Mary Gellerson Adams and Marlene Thurston Lyford. Standing in the rear are Terry Gardner, Carlson Williams, Dotty Anderson Blanchard, Ed Harvey, and Jim Anderson. Behind them is a photograph of a somewhat younger Class of ’57 standing in front of the Capitol on our senior class trip.
1967
From the desk of Barbara Beede Moore
Left to Right — Pat Patterson Hewett, Vic Hewett, Gail Hewett Doore, Dennis Lyford, Gary Preble, Gloria Downs Cook, Barb Beede Moore, Jim Levensalor, Phil Mitchell, and Jim Moir
The Class of ’62 took their LET’S PARTY LIKE IT’S 1962 theme to Thayer Parkway for a rousing time of memories, laughter, and sharing pictures and good times together. Ten members reminisced with Subway sandwiches (not even available in 1962) and a blast from the past, Butterfield’s ice cream sundaes. A big shout-out to Gary Preble who traveled all the way from Maryland to be together with our ’62 Family. After enjoying an afternoon of really enjoyable memories, we rounded out the evening at “good ole FA” for the Alumni Banquet and enjoyed sharing stories with many younger and older classes. A really great weekend - and we really “Rocked” it. Thank you to all who attended. The top picture is from our 10th reunion, in 1972 held at the Dexter Motor Lodge. Not much has changed in 50 years... we are still FA Family!
From the desk of Phil Moore
The Class of 1967 gathered at Phil Moore’s Sebec Lake camp to celebrate their 55th class reunion with a potluck cookout. 19 classmates gathered with their spouses and partners. A wonderful time was had sharing stories and catching up with each other. A big thank you to AMB Signage for donating the banner!
From the desk of Carlson Williams
From the desk of Suzanne Cox Raymond
The Class of ’72 has a Blast! Many members of the 50th reunion class enjoyed a busy fun-filled weekend with the first event on Friday to decorate the class float for the town’s homecoming parade. While it was an incredibly hot and steamy day, the enthusiasm and energy remained high throughout; it was a great turnout with 20 classmates (plus other folks) joining in to lend a hand and/or to share a story or two. The parade the next day - wow, what an exceptional time was enjoyed by all. While we are 50 years out of the gate, for that half hour or so, we traveled through town on the float as if we were 18 again. With 25 of us on board, decked out in our tie-dyed Foxcroft ’72 alumni t-shirts (or other cool t-shirts), listening to the tunes of the 60’s and 70’s, we were groovin’ along the parade route. Many have wondered, who was that man donning the Richard Nixon mask? The one and only Scott Hamlin who does such an amazing job sharing that piece of history from 50 years ago– (the Watergate scandal!) Later that day, 18 members and other family members enjoyed a wonderful time at the Alumni Banquet where Dave Albee shared a tribute to the class. After the banquet, a class party was held at Central Hall Commons. It was a lovely relaxed time to reminisce - not only about our school days, but memories of Central Hall as well. It was a weekend of great re-connections with sincere plans to stay in touch!
Members present at one or more of our gatherings include the following (maiden names only): Annalee Korsman, Arnold Stevens, Becky Ladd, Bill Patterson, Bill Smart, Bruce Robinson, Carole Philpot, Debbie Nutting, Duane Warren, Ellen Anderson, Grace Dean, Herb Edgerly, Kerry Anderson, Jeff Hobbs, Jere White, Joe Perkins, John Kimball, Lynne Ronco, Mark Chadbourne, Mark Stevens, Micky Colbry, Nancy Rollins, Paul McKusick, Peter Robinson, Rick Pembroke, Robin Hill, Scott Hamlin, Sean Stitham, Shawn Nelson, Steve Cochran, Steve Currie, and Suzanne Cox.
The Class of 1992 gathered at the fairgrounds to celebrate our 30th reunion. The reunion was smaller than the last one but there were a lot of people who have never been to a reunion before so it was really fun to see them!! Kelly Keenan came in from California... Troy Rogalinski, Dennis Hayes and Donald Smart have not been to any of the other reunions before now. Thank you to all who made the effort to come.
The Class of 1997 kept its 25th reunion local at Tap 62 on Saturday evening of Alumni Weekend. The staff was wonderful and the food delicious. Several hours were spent laughing, catching up, and reminiscing with 20 classmates and their plus ones. We were so happy to see some faces in attendance who we hadn’t seen in 25 years! We’re already looking forward to our 30th! When you misread the invitation when it said, “so this is what 25 is like” thinking it was a birthday celebration versus your high school reunion! Weren’t we 25 yesterday?
Along with their families, members of the Class of 2002 gathered at the Foxcroft Golf Club during Alumni Weekend. A great turnout, it was wonderful to reconnect with classmates and reminisce. The event was catered by Pat’s Pizza and Vail’s Bakery. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next reunion!
Liz Kinney Zande ’56 and her husband John are doing great and living near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Liz says her years at FA serve as precious memories, being a cheerleader and basketball player, as well as a Varsity Singer. She says hello to all her classmates across the miles.
Mike Weymouth ’60 may have retired in 2019 from his company Weymouth Design, but he continues to photograph nature, as well as paint landscapes of the coastlines of New England. This past August his paintings of the Maine seacoast were shown at the Landing Gallery in Rockland. He has authored two books which exhibit his artwork and photography. Maine (Island Time) includes poetry by Elizabeth Garber. They can be purchased at https:// michaelweymouthart.com/ or on Amazon.
This past spring a piece of history came back to the Academy, with Paul Smith ’70 donating his father’s bamboo pole vault pole. The pole was used by his father Francis Smith ’37, so it’s at least 85 years old!
A member of our Academic Hall of Fame, Linda Gammon ’71, was honored last fall with three prestigious awards for her 47 years of music education, and she’s still going strong. In 2020 Linda was awarded the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Phil Fuller Award for dedication to the advancement of music education in Virginia. In 2021 she received James Madison University’s Dr. Gary Ritcher Award for accomplishments in music education. Also in 2021, the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) presented her with their Lifetime Achievement Award for years of dedication, service and leadership in VMEA.
Last fall, our Center Theatre hosted Theresa Small Sneed ’76, former elementary teacher and renowned author, as she talked about her family history dating back to the Salem Witch Trials. Theresa is the ninth great granddaughter of Susannah Martin, who was tried and hanged as a witch in Salem on July 19, 1692. She has authored many books, her first three were fictional books about the Salem Witch Hunt: Salem Witch Haunt, Return to Salem, and Salem Bewitched. If you are interested in viewing her entire collection, you can visit her website at Theresa Sneed.com
At the 217th commencement of Bowdoin College this spring, Thomas College president Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79, a 1983 graduate of Bowdoin, was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. She also delivered the Greetings for the State address which is customarily offered by a representative from Maine. Lachance talked about how the rich histories of Maine and Bowdoin College are “inextricably linked.” The “bold and visionary leadership” of Bowdoin graduates, she said, “has shaped the unique character and heritage of Maine for over two centuries and played a hand in shaping our nation as well.”
A 21st century American artist, Michael Conrad Guilmet ’82 lived a decade in the southern part of the US and another in Beverly Hills, CA. The influences that shape Michael’s work span a continuum of creation from antiquity to present. The art and theory of Renaissance, Baroque, and 20th century painters interest him most. From this inclusive position he excavates the knowledge to reflect his own themes and experience. Of his paintings Michael says, “My paintings aren’t about realism or imitation: I’m not a naturalist painter. There is no Art in Nature and from concept to finish, my goal is Art. A painting’s purpose is its own existence. It might show you a slice of the world through new eyes, inspire a new thought, or evoke some unexpected emotion. You might wonder what you see or question its meaning, and it might bring you back to itself again.”
Steve Roesing ’83, is the President and CEO of ASMGi in Cleveland, a managed IT services, security operations and GRC solutions and software development provider. This past December Steve hosted a webinar, Improving the Nation’s Cyber Security – The Impact of Executive Order 14028. He, along with experts from Rockwell Automation and the Cleveland Clinic, hosted the interactive discussion to examine the downstream impacts of EO 14028.
“Foxcroft Academy blessed me with the effective and comprehensive foundation I continue to use in my pursuits of making novel and substantive impacts in my engineering and business endeavors.”
DEAN SMITH, FA CLASS OF 1986
Returning to higher education at UMO in 2016, Jim Huff ’87 received his Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration with a major in management, a minor in leadership, and a concentration in management of information systems in 2020, while earning Summa Cum Laude honors and the Maine Business School Management Faculty Award. Following graduation, he secured a position as the lead graduate assistant with the Maine Business School and Graduate School of Business to pursue a Master’s Degree. Out of a team of five graduate assistants, he had the privilege of working alongside two fellow FA alumni, Angelina Buzzelli ‘16 and Dexter Canning ‘15, supporting the faculty and staff. In 2022 Jim obtained an MBA with a concentration in business analytics, earning a 3.97 GPA and the Graduate School of Business Dean’s Award. Jim is now employed at the UMaine Office of the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs & Provost, as the Student Success Coordinator, with additional duties as the Navigate Project Coordinator.
Last spring, Tricia Prouty Costigan ’90 was named President of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, located in Waterville. In this role, Tricia will also serve as a Northern Light senior vice-president. Tim Dentry, Northern Light Health’s President and CEO said, “Tricia has excellent healthcare experience and we’re excited that she is already part of the Northern Light team, having served as associate vice-president of our Medical Group Operations since 2019. She has had great success with improving access to care, enhancing provider engagement, and she is a proud Mainer who is dedicated to community involvement.”
The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council has named Angela Snow Arno ’96 as its new leader. Angela is well-acquainted with the work and mission of the PCEDC after serving on their Board of Directors for 7 years and remaining an active member of the council. Angela stated, “As a Piscataquis County native, I know first-hand that whether we are looking at opportunities for attracting new growth or continued sustainability of our local assets, this county is a great place to live, work, and play.” She looks forward to working with the PCEDC board and the entire council in continuing the meaningful work that has been done over the past many decades.
Bethany Engstrom ’97 is an artist, curator and educator living and working in Belfast. Her work explores the perception of experience and space through objects, installation, audio, and video. She received a BA in art history from UMO in 2002 and later her MFA from Orono in 2011. In 2014, she received her PhD in Intermedial Collaborative Practices from UMO. Her work has been exhibited in the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI, Cove Street Arts in Portland, ME, Waterfall Arts in Belfast, ME, and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland, ME. She is an adjunct assistant professor in Intermedia at UMO, a part-time lecturer in visual arts at the University of Maine, Augusta, and was the former associate curator at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.
“Citizenship, tradition, pride, and decorum all come to mind when I think of Foxcroft Academy.”MONICA
MILES STEVENS, FA CLASS OF 2013
“Maggie Hayes Meservier, born last November, now presides as tiny overlord over the lives of her besmitten family, including her Mom Stacy Stitham ’98, Uncle Ryan ’02, and grandparents
Kevin ’70 and Jane Hayes Stitham ’73. With Mom a Foxcroft Pony and Dad a Lewiston Blue Devil, Maggie is – for now – reporting she’ll be a Brunswick Dragon, but time will tell.”
Karrie Hopkins Lane ’99 is working as a patient care assistant at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Her husband Dan recently graduated from the University of Kentucky and was hired by GE Aviation where he is working with the military division. They reside in Mason, OH.
Ashley Marden ’05 and her wife Heidi welcomed a daughter, Annie James Marden into their family on 2/15/22. She is pictured here with her two-year-old cousin Eleanor, daughter of Shannon Marden Vachon ’06 and her husband Scot.
A baby girl Peyton Ann was born to Anna Perkins Dolbeare ’07 and her husband Justin, joining her five-year-old sister Autumn. Peyton and Autumn’s grandparents are David and Elizabeth Sherman Perkins ’79.
Amelia McDermott ’08 MBA, PMP has accepted a position as Vice-President of Product Management at Goldman Sachs in Dallas, TX. Her expertise is in data analytics and technology strategy. Amelia is a 2012 graduate of Wellesley College where she majored in economics and French. She received her MBA from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas in 2021.
Bridget Cayer Bosshardt ’08 and her husband Ryan make their home in Winter Haven, FL. Bridget, a 2012 graduate of UMO with a BA in psychology, recently accepted a position as the Casting Services Coordinator at Walt Disney World.
Rob Segerson ’08, a 2012 graduate of UMO with a BS in geological & earth sciences/geosciences, has relocated from Connecticut to Cadiz, OH, where he will be an assistant manager at a large vegetable farm.
A daughter Clare Christine was born on 12/1/21 to Connor Paydos ’09 and his wife Kelsey. Connor works as an Employee Relations – Case Manager for MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Boston.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2010, Meghan Keane has achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. She recently graduated from the family residency program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, CO, and is now working as a family doctor in Denver.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has selected Morgan Smith Cameron’s ’10 artwork for the group’s annual poster announcing the start of Common Ground Country Fair held in September. Her artwork is titled Raven with Blackberries. A common sight on many farms, homesteads and wherever blackberries are found, the raven, along with Morgan’s artwork, is a fitting selection.
This past May, social studies teacher Vanessa Cousins Majelyne ’11 and her class were the lead story on Spectrum News 1 in New York City. Her students participated in an annual anti-bullying contest open to all NYC public schools. Students were asked to prepare a 3-5 minute video using their own personal stories regarding anti-bullying. Vanessa’s class won of all the schools and her school in Queens was awarded a $1,500 prize. This story was reported by Vanessa’s proud grandparents, David and Marie Heath Weatherbee ’66. Congratulations Vanessa!
Last October, Rachel Keane ’12 was thrilled to place 9th among all women entrants in the Denver Colorado Marathon. A total of 14,000 marathoners participated in the race. Rachel is an RN and lives in Denver.
Rachel Cody ’12 has been promoted to the position of Proposal Development Engineer at Ensign, Bickford Aerospace and Defense Co. in Hartford, CT, where she has been employed since 2016.
A 2021 graduate of California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Landon Page ’14 recently accepted a position as a software engineer at NetApp, an American hybrid cloud data services and data management company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. Landon resides in Los Angeles with his wife Caroline.
Sam Keane ’14 is working for JP Morgan as an investment banking associate in New York City, a position he has held since his graduation from Fordham University in 2016. He resides in Montclair, NJ.
Leah Word ’14 is a 2018 graduate of UMO with a BS in education and a concentration in math and a minor in psychology. She is continuing her education and attending Southern New Hampshire University to attain her Master’s Degree in project and open management.
FA Valedictorian in 2015, Fern Morrison, is a 2019 cum laude graduate of Bucknell University with a Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering. She is employed by Mitra Chem as a commercial technology manager. Mitra Chem integrates fundamental science, software, and manufacturing products to create incremental and exponential advances in battery materials.
On 8/22/21, Abby Simmons and Kaleb Faloon, both of the Class of 2015, were married. The couple resides in Charleston, ME. Abby is a wound nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.
A 2022 graduate of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Nate Church ’16 a member of the UMPI baseball team, was named the recipient of the NAC Senior Scholar-Athlete Award. Nate graduated with a 3.976 GPA with a degree in exercise science. He will continue his education in pursuit of an advanced degree in physical therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH.
In December of 2021 Angelina Buzzelli ’16 completed her MBA Degree at the University of Maine’s Business School. During her graduate studies she concentrated in business analytics and was a joint graduate assistant at the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. In May of 2020 she graduated from UMO with her BS in business administration, with a double major of marketing and management and a concentration in business information systems. She is now working at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center as a market research and communications assistant.
Jenna Clukey ’18, a 2022 graduate of Bowdoin College, was recognized with an academic achievement award for the female student/athlete earning the highest grade point average. Jenna is pictured here with her father Jack ’88 and mother Debbie.
Ethan Poland and Brianna Adkins, both of the Class of 2017, were married on 5/29/21. Ethan is a graduate of the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, graduating summa cum laude. Brianna graduated from Pace University in 2021 with a degree in communications.
Graduating in 2021 from Franklin & Marshall College with a BS in environmental science, Bonnie Page ’17 works as a sustainability consultant for Anthesis Group.
Both members of the Class of 2018, Gabrielle Jolin and her sister Charlotte both graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington, summa cum laude. Gabrielle received her BS in secondary education with a concentration in English, and Charlotte received her BS in elementary education. Gabi began her teaching career at Sedomocha as an 8th grade English teacher.
Austin Bickmore ’18 graduated summa cum laude from Thomas College last spring with a BS in accounting. He is continuing his studies to earn his MBA in 2023. He is employed at Nicholson, Michaud, & Nadeau CPA’s in Waterville.
A 2019 graduate of Ithaca College with a BS in television and radio, Jen Clawson ’16 is teaching video production at Gardiner High School in Maine. Please keep in touch with the herd by sending your latest news to cathy.hall@foxcroftacademy.org or you can submit a class note through our website at foxcroftacademy.org
Nic Daneman ’19, an engineering major at Ohio State University, was thrilled to be chosen for a summer internship with NuScale Power, a company which designs and markets small modular reactors.
I had never been out of Maine before and not much further than Bangor, so the culture shock of going out into the big, wide world was the greatest hurdle I had to overcome.”MICHAEL WEYMOUTH, FA CLASS OF 1960 FA Boarding Students Orientation FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
DESPITE SOME CHALLENGES along the way, we had a record-breaking span of fundraising during the past four years. In fact, we raised more than $5.5 million! That’s a big deal, especially for a community the size of Foxcroft Academy and Dover-Foxcroft!
But the generosity of our alumni and friends can sometimes be lost in the total number of gifts and pledges. For us, the most important number is not always the total number of dollars raised, but rather the growing number of people who support Foxcroft Academy.
At FA you’re part of a community. Take a walk around our campus, check out a field hockey or football game this fall, or join us for alumni weekend next summer. You’ll find opportunities where you can get involved in school activities and places where you
can catch up with friends and former classmates.
There are plenty of things going on at Foxcroft Academy and we hope to see you and your family on campus this year. Over 300 donors supported our Building On Tradition capital campaign, allowing us to complete construction on our new indoor track and multi-purpose field house. The generosity of more than 50 alumni field hockey players and many other supporters made it possible to recognize Coach Gene Philpot by naming the new turf field and regulation field hockey field in her honor.
In the following donor report, we recognize the nearly 400 people who made a gift or pledge during the past year to our annual Foxcroft Fund. While every donor is different, so is their connection to FA, we encourage you to stop by for a visit and enjoy what Foxcroft Academy has to offer!
HIS YEAR’S #FAGIVINGTUESDAY22 will take place on November 29, 2022. Keep your eye on the Foxcroft Academy social media accounts for your chance to give in support of FA students and faculty. Retweet and share those posts to reach as many people as possible.
Last year’s 7th annual Giving Tuesday campaign was an outstanding success. #GivingTuesday opens the holiday giving season, celebrates and encourages charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations. Our Pony Herd is stronger together!
Kennebec Valley Community College ** Rebecca Maynard PhD
1823 SOCIETY
Elwood and Donna Edgerly **• Steinke and Caruso Dental Care PA
PRESIDENT'S SOCIETY
Alfred and Elizabeth Buck • Mike and Stacylyn Doore • Linda Gammon • Bruce and Kris Gurall • Dick and Caroline Swett •
FOUNDERS' SOCIETY
Chris and Susan Almy • Eric and Ethan Annis ** • Philip Badger
Barbara Brown • Terry Chase • Lynne Coy-Ogan • Mark Dell’Olio
Dover Ford
Scott Dyer •
Donna Hathaway • Rob and Trisha Higgins
Rebecca Foreman-Janjic • Paul and Kathy Jolin • Kerry and Larry Jones •
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Kelly Keenan •
Laurie Lachance • Tom and Leslie Lizotte • Steve and Charlotte Mayhew
Yoriko McClure • Travis and Cami McSorley
Aubrey Merrill •
Ellen Morrissette •
Toby and Miranda Nelson • Karen Pomeroy •
Elizabeth Cahill Ruksznis • Jon and Nancy Seavey John Simko • Stacy Stitham • Robert L. Thomas • Kirsten White • Carlson and Carolyn Williams •
HEADMASTER'S SOCIETY
Tyler Adkins
Ethan and Heather Annis •
CN Heating and Monitor Services LLC
Bruce and Linda Cohen • Alexis Cunningham • Broderick Davis • Peter and Kelly Dennis • Debbie Dunham • Lendall Flanders
Jan Glover
Peter and Annie Ingraham • K.C. Harris Lumber, LLC Louise Lazare
Maine Community Foundation Trey and Jillian Merrill Milo Market, Inc.
Mike Orcutt
Stephanie Parlee
Donald Phillips Steve Roesing
Lucas and Mandy Rogers Martha Rollins • Ben Sandler Dan and Lori Sharrow • David Shaw
Arnold and Stacy Shorey • Matthew Smith Bevin St. Charles • Morgan and Alexis Topolski Cheryl Vigue • Peg Wakeland • David and Marie Weatherbee • Dan and Tara White • Ronald Wrye Joe and Callie Zilinsky
ARCHITECTS' SOCIETY
Lionel Bishop • Shannon Bonsey Lorna Carroll • Joe and Hillary Caruso • Jeff and Mel Chadbourne Geoff Chambers ** Sheila Chaplin
“Be accountable to one another.”
COACH DAN WHITE, CLASS OF 2003
Jenny Chase
David L. Clukey
Rod Collette •
Tom and Doris Coy •
Duane and Sayoko Crabtree • Mike Dugay
Paul and Tami Flanders • James Forbush
Jason Frederick • Betty Friend • Bill Glover
Clair and Cathy Hall • Tim Hanson • Ken and Linda Hews • Norman Higgins •
Phyllis Ireland
Jason and Kim Johnson Grace Langley
Mike and Annalee Libby
David and Ellen McDermott •
Betty-Jane Meader • Jim Moir •
Sandy Perkins
Marjorie Pfeiffer
Rick Pinkerton
Piscataquis Retired Teachers’ Association David Poulin •
Challa and Usha Reddy
Elsa Sanborn
Roger Sands Alan Shorey
Dan and Beth Steinke
Kevin and Jane Stitham •
Julie Strout
Evangelyn Tenney
Towne Holmbom American Legion No. 116
Steve and Julie Vasil
Lorenzo “Mark” Vicente Dennis and Lisa Warren Kitty Wells John Wiles •
Scott and Lori Adkins
Tom Allen •
Amazon Smile
Jim and Barbara Austin
Sue and Bill Babash • Bill Babash • Walt and Carolyn Beaulieu •
Bob and Merideth Beek
Travis Belanger
Tim Blakely
Bob and Amy Bowman
Charles and Susan Brown
Joline Brown • Michael Brown Anna Bruno
Nick and Lindsey Zimmerman-Bushway
Darrell and Carole Buzzell
Sandy and Jean Campbell
Tom Campbell
Pete and Donna Caruso Chip and Jayme Chase Vickie Clement Ron Coffin Joanne Cookson Tony Costigan Bart and Janet Currie Don Cynewski Helen Deag Ann Deering
Faye Donovan
Georganne Dow
Louise Dow •
Taylor Dow and Garrett Smith
Tim and Clarice Dunn Jenny Dunton Judy Ellery
Sarah Eluk • Sheila Fitzmaurice
Scott Footman
David Frasz and Lesley Fernow • Ralph and Dottie Gabarro
Howard and Joan Garniss • Tom Gerrish • Jeff Glover Geoff Gordon Elizabeth Gould Joy Gregory Troy Hartley • Sara Hayes • Norman and Terri Hill •
Xiaorong Horton Suzanne Humphries
Dan Joyce and Gail Glover
Jesse Klein Suzanne Kostuk Keith LaCourciere
Scott and Debbie Lander • Carolyn Leland Lindsey Lessard Curt Lombard
Onie and Marie Lougee Wendy Love Marlene Lyford
Melissa MacAlister
Bob MacNevin • Neil and Patsy Mallett
Lisa Margonelli
Joyce Mazerolle Lucy McDermott Susan McFarland Hamish McLeish Rich McLeish David Mitchell Scott Mulherin George Murray Tom and Erin Nason • Cooper Nelson Shawn and Lynn Nelson Meaghan Nichols
Jay Nutter Sr. Cindy Obrey Nancy Page • Scott and Lisa Pangburn
Andy Parsons • Peg Patzner • Sue Perkins Jay and Kathy Pinkerton Kerry Pinkerton
Elyse Pomeroy
Raymond Poulin • Kandyce Powell Gary Preble Becky Prescott
Bruce and Suzanne Raymond • Todd and Laura Reed
Blaine and Mary Rideout • Bill and Ginny Robinson
George and Roxanne Rolleston Rick Salley
Barry and Lorinda Schrager • Lorna Sevigny Will Sherman
Philip and Marsha Shibles Aaron Shorey Dean Smith
Jake and Glenda Smith • Terry and Judy Snow • Sean Stitham • Susan Stitham • Diana Swett Kelly Taylor Bill Trefethen Nina Tumosa Shirleen Vainio • Joe Veno
Brian and Mavis Walton Dorothy Waters Jeff and Lilly Weatherbee Pam Weatherbee • John and Melinda Wentworth • Van Wentworth • Jean Weston
Libby Wiers • Victor and Marie Woodbrey • Peter and Shirley Wright
Wayne Armstrong Brenda Avery • Priscilla Barnes Dot Blanchard • Peter and Roxanne Chase • Stephanie Chevalier
AARON PROVOST ’15
Christopher Cook
Della Crawford
Faith Duplessie CPS
Maryellen Eastman
Marcia Ellery
Bill and Gerri Forbes
Karen Fraser •
Cindy Freeman-Cyr • Mike Freese •
Rob Freese • Debbie Grimmig
Donna Grout • Brandon and Vanessa Hall
Bernard and Hazel Hammond • Skip and Peg Hanson •
Celeste Hyer
Ed and Sharon Imbert Ashley and Sherri Jackins
Megan Kemp Gary and Elaine Larson Mark and Judy Lewis Carolyn Lyell
Dawn MacPherson-Allen Deb Maynard Alex McDade
Bob and Barbara Moore Tana Olin
Bob Parlee Jr.
Allen Patterson CPA
Annette Peabody Doug and Carol Pearl
Chris and Jody-Linn Pinkerton Amy Qiu
Gary Raymond • Larry and Cindy Ronco
Marie Roy Morgan Rublee
Tom Sands
Karen Smith
Tim Smith
Jamie and Laney Stanhope
Anita Stone
Ken Tyler
Rhonda Tyler Dick Washburn Matthew Wentworth
Mike Weymouth
Jane Blay
Julie Campbell
Marilyn Cantara Class of 1957
Chad and Kim Curtis Rachel Fitzpatrick Donna Gesner Judy Grant Deborah Gray
Tom Hall Maryann Hartley Lindsay Jackins
Amber Jansen
Nancy Jordan • Donnice Lord
Dennis Lyford Jim Macomber
Galen and Jane McKenney •
Tracy Michaud PhD
Richard Murch
Suzanne Peters Bill Peterson
Jonathan Pratt • Richard Preble Bob and Christina Proulx Susan Ramsey
Nancy Rotkowicz
Sheila Ruksznis Pat Slauenwhite Bob Smeaton
Henry and Tammy Smith • Jeff Stanley Dan Straine Eric and Julie Weidman Cherie White **
FRIENDS OF FA
Jim and Mary Annis Class of 1959
Brian Krause Beth Lee Jeanne Levasseur Tina Taggart Julie Washington • Natalie Young
• INDICATES CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
** INDICATES GIFT-IN-KIND
Making an annual contribution or considering a planned gift is an ideal way to show your support and appreciation for Foxcroft Academy. Members of our Cornerstone Society are recognized in two ways: one for contributions at the $1,000 level or higher each year, and second, as Legacy Circle members who have chosen to include FA in their estate plan. The Cornerstone Society also recognizes donors who have made a gift or contribution in support of the Foxcroft Fund for ten consecutive years.
We are truly grateful for such a dedicated group of donors who believe so strongly in Foxcroft Academy and our mission. Cornerstone Society members in 2022 are indicated with a maroon box after their name. Members being recognized for the first time this year are as follows:
Robert Annis ’66
Scott Dyer ’71
Rebecca Foreman Janjic ’89
Scott and Debra Merrill Lander ’73 Ellen Smith Morrissette ’66 Gary Raymond ’69
Terry and Judy Richardson Snow ’73 Peg Shepardson Wakeland ’60
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS
Martha Green Rollins ’37
Helen Hussey Deag ’46
Marilyn Pinkerton Cantara ’47
Jean Tourtillotte Weston ’47
Marie Gerrish Woodbrey ’49
David L. Clukey ’50
Charlie Foss ’50
Richard Preble ’51
Pat Lary Slauenwhite ’51
Evangelyn Gordon Tenney ’51
John Wiles ’51
Rod Collette ’52
Betty Cail Friend ’52
Tom Gerrish ’52
Bob MacNevin ’52
John Klimavicz ’53
Bill ’53 & Ginny Appleby Robinson ’56
Louise Thomas Dow ’54
Donnice Roberts Lord ’54
Joline Dow Brown ’55
Della Surette Crawford ’56
Steve ’56 & Charlotte Andrews Mayhew ’59
Robert L. Thomas ’56
Mary Gellerson Adams ’57
Dot Anderson Blanchard ’57
Sylvia Richards Dean ’57
Georganne Howard Dow ’57
Marlene Thurston Lyford ’57
Kenneth Tyler ’57
Dick Washburn ’57
Carlson Williams ’57
Lorna Wilson Carroll ’58
Kenneth C. Clark ’58
Duane Crabtree ’58
Joan Brewster Garniss ’58
Beth Oulton Lee ’58
Richard Murch ’58
Marge Higgins Pfeiffer ’58
Patsy Ryder Barnes ’59
Terry Chase ’59
Blaine ’59 & Mary Lanpher Rideout ’65
Donna Coffin Gesner ’60
Charlie Merrill ’60
Nancy Stone Page ’60
Bill Peterson ’60
Elsa Anderson Sanborn ’60
Bob Smeaton ’60
Joe Veno ’60
Peg Shepardson Wakeland ’60
Mike Weymouth ’60
Joe Zilinsky ’60
Lionel Bishop ’61
Sheila Zwicker Chaplin ’61
Tom ’61 & Doris Gammon Coy ’64
Judy Ellery ’61
Allen Patterson ’61
Susan Stitham ’61
Bill Trefethen ’61
Sue Haber Babash ’62
Lendall Flanders ’62
Skip Hanson ’62
Sue Kinney Humphries ’62
Dennis Lyford ’62
Jim Moir ’62
Bob ’58 & Barbara Beede Moore ’62
Gary Preble ’62
Kitty King Wells ’62
Maryann Libby Hartley ’63
Julie Warren Hey ’63
Carolyn Sargent Leland ’63
David Shaw ’63
Ron Coffin ’64
Faye Soderstrom Donovan ’64
Neil ’64 & Patsy Cole Mallett ’65
Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader ’64
Mike Dugay ’65
Marcia Ellery ’65
Debbie Hill Gray ’65
Kristen Anderson Gurall ’65
Ken & Linda Knowlton Hews ’65
Peg Bradford Patzner ’65
Kandyce Plummer Powell ’65
Sheila Ruksznis ’65
Cheryl Plummer Vigue ’65
Cherie Stitham White ’65
Bob Annis ’66
Phil Badger ’66
Elizabeth Bradford Gould ’66
Donna Libby Hathaway ’66
Aubrey Merrill ’66
Ellen Smith Morrissette ’66
Don Phillips ’66
Jeff Stanley ’66
Dave & Marie Heath Weatherbee ’66
Jeff Weatherbee ’66
Linda Huntington Cohen ’67
Celeste Betts Hyer ’67
Rebecca Maynard ’67
Roger Sands ’67
Libby Glover Wiers ’67
Brenda Gagnon Avery ’68
Alexis Powell Cunningham ’68
Rick Davis ’68
Lorinda Annis Schrager ’68
David “Hawk” Anderson ’69
Maryellen Bouley Eastman ’69
Geoff Gordon ’69
David Mitchell ’69
Gary Raymond ’69 Nina Tumosa ’69
Wayne Armstrong ’70
Faith Brayton Duplessie ’70
Jan Glover ’70
Judy Grant ’70
Anabel Venott Gray ’70
Sara Hayes ’70
Debbie Wiley Hillman ’70
Leslie Hall Lizotte ’70
Carolyn Mountford Lyell ’70
Cindy Hitchcock Ronco ’70
Don Rush ’70
Rick Salley ’70
Tom Sands ’70
Laney Robinson Stanhope ’70
Kevin ’70 & Jane Hayes Stitham ’73
Scott Dyer ’71
Linda Gammon ’71
Jay Nutter Sr. ’71
Susan Herring Perkins ’71
Matthew Smith ’71
Julie Ambrose Washington ’71
Darrell ’70 and Carole Philpot Buzzell ’72
Tim ’72 and Clarice Dunn ’71
Elwood Edgerly ’72
Debbie Gordon Grimmig ’72
Nancy Rollins Jordan ’72
Grace Dean Langley ’72
Mike ’74 and Anabel Korsman Libby ’72
Shawn Nelson ’72
Suzanne Peters ’72
Bruce ’70 & Suzanne Cox Raymond ’72
Sean Stitham ’72
Scott and Debbie Merrill Lander ’73
Karen Gammon Pomeroy ’73
Terry & Judy Richardson Snow ’73
Shannon Bonsey ’74
Jeff Glover ’74
Joyce Nason Mazerolle ’74 Will Sherman ’74
Tom Hall ’75
Wendy Love ’75
Sandy Shapleigh Perkins ’75
Geoff Chambers ’76
John Champeon ’76
Vickie Taggett Clement ’76
Tim Hanson ’76
Jody Spruce McKusick ’76
Pam Weatherbee ’76
Bill Glover ’77
Clair Hall ’77
Dan Joyce & Gail Glover ’77
Mark ’77 and Judy Johnson Lewis ’75 Susan Ingraham McFarland ’77 Marie Roy ’77
Bobbi-Jean Brown Ryder ’77
Kelly Taylor ’77 Julie Goodwin Francis ’78 Julie Campbell ’79
Jenny Brawn Chase ’79
Peter ’79 & Roxanne Davis Chase ’78 Perry Clark ’79 Don Cynewski ’79 Debbie Cookson Dunham ’79 Scott Footman ’79 Karen Dunn Fraser ’79
Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79 Hamish McLeish ’79 Rich McLeish ’79
Peter Ingraham ’80
Jesse Byam Klein ’80
Tom ’80 & Erin O’Neill Nason ’85 Dave Poulin ’80 Ron Wrye ’80
Kelly Richardson Hutchinson ’81 Scott Mulherin ’81
Peter ’81 & Shirley Nason Wright ’80 Bill Babash ’82 Donna Allen Grout ’82
Becky Grant Prescott ’93
Lorna Allen Sevigny ’93
Tom Allen ’94
Mike and April Allen Ditzel ’94
Jason Frederick ’94
Amber Sands Jansen ’94
Jason Johnson ’94
Jennifer Michaud-Finch ’94
Troy Hartley ’82
George Murray ’82
Shirleen Stone Vainio ’82
Jim Macomber ’83
Lisa Margonelli ’83
Steve Roesing ’83
Lisa Stevens Pangburn ’84
Paul ’86 & Tami Wakeland Flanders ’85
Royce Albert ’86
Colette Bearce Simmons ’86
Dean Smith ’86
Andy Parsons ’87
Tim Smith ’87
Katherine Wornham Youngblood ’87
Jody Merrill Coy ’88
Rob Higgins ’88
John Simko ’88
Julie Holmes Strout ’88
Rebecca Foreman Janjic ’89
Dan Sharrow ’89
Tony Costigan ’90
Nancy Hathaway Seavey ’90
Lorenzo “Mark” Vicente ’90
Kelly Larson-Brunner ’91
Tim Blakely ’92
Kelly Keenan ’92
Megan Brackett Kemp ’92
Tracy London ’92
Tracy Michaud ’92
Kandi Grant Martin ’93
Bevin Kelly St. Charles ’94
Chip ’95 and Jayme Pullyard Chase ’99
Toby & Miranda Johnson Nelson ’95
Kirsten White ’95
Joe & Hillary Steinke Caruso ’96
Kelly Dow Anderson ’97
Tom Campbell ’97
Sarah Keenan Eluk ’97
Rob Freese ’97
Melissa Tibbetts Cadieux ’98
Sayward Carolin Salazar ’98
Stacy Stitham ’98
Kelly Chase Dennis ’99
Mike Lebel ’99
Tana Manchester Olin ’99
Lindsey Hill Lessard ’00
Christopher Cook ’01
Mike Doore ’01
Liza Kelley Sperry ’01
Dianna Swett ’01
Nick ’02 and Lindsey Zimmerman Bushway ’03
Ashley McKusick Buttice ’02
Elyse Pomeroy ’02
Matt Wentworth ’02
Tyler Adkins ’03
Ethan & Heather Hall Annis ’03
Rachel Almy Fitzpatrick ’03
Lindsay Jackins ’03
Trey Merrill ’03
Leigh Cartwright Prescott ’03
Dan & Tara Stone White ’03
Mike Freese ’04
Brandon Hall ’04
Lincoln ’04 and Amanda Robinson ’09 Melissa MacAlister ’05
Ashley Smith Robinson ’05
Travis Belanger ’06 Amy Qiu ’06 Amelia McDermott ’08 Taylor Dow ’09
Paige Miles Martin ’10
Lucy McDermott ’12
Shay Murray ’12
Gabi Henderson ’13
Abby Simmons Faloon ’15
Avery Carroll ’16
Cooper Nelson ’16
Kilee Hutchinson Salley ’17
Allow us to be an important part of yours.
Nearly 30 years ago, the Trustees of Foxcroft Academy introduced our Legacy Circle to recognize those who choose to make direct provisions for Foxcroft Academy in their wills, name FA as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or include FA in a charitable trust.
As we prepare to celebrate our Bicentennial in 2023, we would like to take a moment to thank those members of our Legacy Circle who had the foresight to help ensure that Foxcroft Academy would continue to prosper for the next 200 years. Gifts and bequests that have been received from members add up to a remarkable $1.2 million. Supporting capital improvements, creating endowed funds, or helping to build on the school’s curriculum, these funds play a critical role in securing Foxcroft Academy’s future.
If you would like more information on the various ways to include the Academy in your estate plan or how to establish a named endowed fund, please contact Peter Ingraham, Director of Advancement at peter.ingraham@foxcroftacademy.org or Cathy Hall in the Alumni office 207-564-6542
Priscilla Ames Berberian ’48
Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54
Mildred Hall Ebersteen ’32
Rebecca Rowe Engdahl ’52
Berta Washburn Fitzgerald ’39
Dr. Paul Gates ’20
Ms. Olive Lee ’23
Barbara Livermore Morrison ’36
Mabel Washburn Parkman ’41
Louis Philpot ’30
Lois Ward Reynolds ’54
Frederick Robbins ’41
Richard
Muriel Philpot Watson ’25 Earl Wiley ’39 Betty Wood Wilson ’41
Chris and Susan Almy
Eric L. Annis ’74
Ethan and Heather Hall Annis ’03
Susan Haber Babash ’62
William S. Babash ’82
Alfred S. Buck M.D. Louis Campbell ’64
Joyce Johnston Dean ’50
Kelly Chase Dennis ’99
Mary F. Fittig
Linda J. Gammon ’71
Donna Libby Hathaway ’66
Dione Williams Hutchinson ’50
Kelly Keenan ’92
John J. Klimavicz ’53
Scott and Debra Merrill Lander ’73
Tom and Leslie Hall Lizotte ’70
Yoriko McClure
James B. Moir ’62
Margaret Bradford Patzner ’65
David L. Roberts ’56
Arnold and Stacy Shorey
Douglas C. Smith ’68
Douglas M. Smith ’65
Kevin ’70 and Jane Hayes Stitham ’73
Mark D. Stitham ’68
Stacy O. Stitham ’98
Susan A. Stitham ’61
Richard and Caroline Swett John Wiles ’51
CLASS OF 1957
Dick Lyford
JIM AND MARY ANNIS
Susan Drysdale Annis ‘33
BOB AND MERIDETH BEEK Roger Davis ‘52
SHANNON BONSEY Ernest Bonsey
BARBARA BROWN her husband Jim Brown ‘70
JOLINE BROWN her sister Ellen Dow ‘51
ANNA BRUNO Alexa and Tumosa Families
DARRELL AND CAROLE BUZZELL
Betty Libby Arno ‘61
TAMMY CAMPBELL
Betty Libby Arno ‘61
AVIS CANDERS
Betty Libby Arno ‘61
SHEILA CHAPLIN
her parents Roland and Julia Zwicker & Betty Libby Arno ‘61
RONALD COFFIN
Richard Sweetser ‘65
JERRY AND DEBBIE COLE Betty Libby Arno ‘61
COMMUNITY HEALTH & COUNSELING Betty Libby Arno ‘61
CAROL CONNER Betty Libby Arno ‘61
JOANNE COOKSON her daughter Cindy Cookson ‘78
DUANE AND SAYOKO CRABTREE
Carleton Berce ‘58
HELEN DEAG
Hope Austin Lacourciere ‘46
GEORGANNE DOW
her husband Mac Dow ‘55 and brother Steve Howard ‘59
LOUISE DOW
her father Tillson Thomas
TIM AND CLARICE DUNN
Mary Butler Raymond ‘45 and Myrna Spaulding Alden ‘52
MARYELLEN EASTMAN dear friend and classmate Mary Beth Dean ‘69
CAROLYN FISH Betty Libby Arno ‘61
PAUL AND TAMI FLANDERS
Tami’s father Gary Wakeland
MIKE FREESE Jay Brainard ‘04
RALPH AND DOTTIE GABARRO their son Peter Gabarro
HOWARD AND JOAN GARNISS Constance Witham Page
DONNA GESNER her father Eugene Coffin
ELIZABETH GOULD her mother Virginia Weston Bradford ‘37
DEBORAH GRAY her parents Norman ‘40 and Cleo Thompson Hill ‘33
BONNIE GUYOTTE Betty Libby Arno ‘61
PHYLLIS IRELAND her husband David Ireland ‘58
ALAN AND PATTY JOHNSON Betty Libby Arno ‘61
JESSE KLEIN her sister Melissa Byam ‘79
SCOTT AND DEBBIE LANDER their son Joshua Lander ‘93
LOUISE LAZARE Ginny Preston
CAROLYN LELAND Lorna Wilson Carroll ‘58
MARLENE LYFORD her husband Doug ‘56
DAWN MACPHERSON-ALLEN her mother Constance MacPherson
STEVE AND CHARLOTTE MAYHEW Steve Howard ‘59
ALEX MCDADE Tommy Kokal
RICH MCLEISH in memory of classmates lost
MCPHERSON TIMBERLANDS, LLC Betty Libby Arno ‘61
DAVID “SCOTT” MULHERIN his brother Alvin Mulherin ‘55 and nephew Mark Mulherin ‘76
PEG PATZNER her mother Virginia Weston Bradford ‘37
ANNETTE PEABODY her husband Gerard Peabody ‘52
DOUGLAS AND CAROL PEARL Everett and Evelyn Hall Johnston ‘28
SUSAN HERRING PERKINS her uncle Doug Lyford ‘56
MARJORIE PFEIFFER Lorna Wilson Carroll ‘58
ELYSE POMEROY her grandparents Gene ‘47 and Shirley Rowell Gammon ‘50
KANDYCE POWELL Dick Albee ‘62
SUSAN RAMSEY Hope Austin Lacourciere ‘46
BRUCE AND SUZANNE RAYMOND their son Jason Raymond ‘97
GARY RAYMOND his mother Mary Butler Raymond ‘45
STEVE ROESING Chris and Todd Roesing
ELIZABETH CAHILL RUKSZNIS her husband David Ruksznis ‘65
BETTY SMICKLE Roger Davis ‘52
SEAN STITHAM Kenny Kelley ‘72 and Greg Love ‘74
SUSAN STITHAM Suzanne Stacy ‘62
ANITA STONE her husband John Stone ‘65
KELLY TAYLOR Mary Danforth Wappler ‘20
BOB THOMAS his parents Tillson and Ruth Thomas
BILL TREFETHEN his wife Nancy and brother Bob ‘54
NINA TUMOSA classmate Kenny Green ‘69
PEG WAKELAND her mother, Alice Dow Shepardson ‘29, husband Gary Wakeland, classmate Roger Hesketh ‘60
JEFF AND LILLY WEATHERBEE Roger Davis ‘52 and Betty Libby Arno ‘61
STEVE WHEATON Betty Libby Arno ‘61
PETER AND SHIRLEY WRIGHT
Peter’s mother Dianne Libby Wright ‘58
Rusty Willette
PHILIP BADGER
Mr. Eugene Coffin
DARRELL AND CAROLE BUZZELL
Class of 1972
SANDY AND JEAN CAMPBELL
Dawn MacPherson-Allen
LORNA CARROLL Class of 1958
CHAD AND KIM CURTIS
for all the wonderful times Emily ‘18 & Ethan ‘20 had at Disney with the band
ANN DEERING the Ingraham Family
JEFF GLOVER
Bob Thorne
in honor and in memory of 4 generations of FA graduates! Eva Dunham Smith ‘18, Francis Smith ‘37, Marion Haggstrom Smith ‘42, Ellen Smith Morrissette ‘66, Paul Smith ‘70, Kelly Keenan ‘92, Kevin Keenan ‘93, Shawn Keenan ‘96, Sarah Keenan Eluk ‘97 & Paul Smith Jr. ‘07
NANCY PAGE Class of 1960
ELYSE POMEROY
Aunt Linda Gammon ‘71
KAREN POMEROY her sister Linda Gammon ‘71
MATTHEW SMITH
his father Owen H. Smth
DOROTHY WATERS
grandsons Brendan ‘20 and Cameron Parlee
RON WRYE
Corey Brycen Wrye
FORMER FOXCROFT ACADEMY
Trustee, Bill Bisbee passed away on November 8, 2021. A long-time fixture on the sideline at FA football games, Bill was always ready and willing to share his extensive medical knowledge and expertise with our Pony athletic teams.
A memorial scholarship was set up in Bill’s name for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical or health care fields. This past June, the first Bisbee Scholarship was awarded to Connor Plante, who is attending Husson University and majoring in exercise science. If you would like to make a gift in remembrance of Bill, simply mail a check to Foxcroft Academy, 975 W. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426, to the attention of Cathy Hall.
Thank you to the following donors who honored Bill by making a gift to the Bisbee Scholarship Fund:
A.E. Robinson Oil Co. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bach Mrs. Barbara Brown Ms. Marilyn Campbell Ms. Melissa Chapman Mrs. Carol Conner Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dingle Dr. David Frasz and Dr. Lesley Fernow Mrs. Mary Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galica Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gilbert Ms. Sharon Goguen
Mr. and Mrs. Art Greenlaw Mr. and Mrs. David Hacker Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hall
Heavenly Threads
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hewett Dr. and Mrs. George Kousaie Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lizotte
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Fran Moore Ms. Myla Padden Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Petre Hon. and Mrs. Kevin Stitham Dr. and Mrs. Richard Swett Mr. and Mrs. Lauchlin Titus Ms. Jana Tobin
Mrs. Margaret Wakeland
Owen Campbell 11/28/21 FA custodian
Harry Huggard ’38 12/27/19
Shirley Hewett Booker ’40 12/21
Lucille Pierce Chase ’41 8/14/22
Betty Wood Wilson ’41 7/6/22
Edward Craine ’43 10/1/21
Patricia Chase Skiffington ’43 6/21/22
Joan Clark ’45 9/8/22
Carolyn Washburn Olson ’45 1/19/22
Norma McClure Johnson ’46 1/12
Norma Starbird Greenleaf ’47 10/3/21
Franklin “Hank” Hews ’47 5/29/22
Edie Ladd Hussey ’47 3/19
Mary Love Pike ’48 7/13/22
Herb Severance ’49 8/23/22
John Salley ’51 1/29/22
Mildred Mitchell Jackson ’52 2/24/22
Rosanna Smith Myer ’52 9/08
Kenny Bearce ’53 5/18/22
Reginald Dean ’53 5/29/18
Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54 7/21/21
Willard “Bill” Robinson ’54 10/25/21
Betty Whitten Dunbar ’56 9/2/22
Doug Lyford ’56 10/31/21
Bill Huntington ’55 4/26/22
Carol Herring Hughes ’57 6/6/22
Larry McKenney ’57 2/14/13
Dick Washburn ’57 7/8/22
Lorna Wilson Carroll ’58 12/12/21
Gary “Gip” Thomas ’59 8/15/22
Roger Hesketh ’60 12/3/21
Betty Libby Arno ’61 12/9/21
Stuart Thomas ’61 8/17/22
Lillian Green Mayo ’62 12/15/21
Clarence Cook ’63 2/8/22
Gary Briggs ’65 7/25/22
In honor of William “Will” Hathaway who passed away on December 23, 2021, the Foxcroft Academy football program recently purchased a two-man blocking sled with funds donated in Will’s memory. A former starting offensive tackle on the Pony football team, Will is fondly remembered by his former teammates and coaches.
Will was the son of the late Arthur and Joan Hathaway. His stepmother, Donna Libby Hathaway ’66, his brother John Hathaway ’75, and stepsisters Sue Hathaway Karleskint ’89, and Nancy Hathaway Seavey ’90 are also graduates of Foxcroft Academy.
After graduating from FA, Will received an Associate of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maine. He worked for many years as an electrical designer for Stone & Webster in an office in Boston, MA. After working in Boston, Will moved back to Maine (Newport) and began working for Kleinschmidt Associates. Some of his jobs and responsibilities included designing an electrical system for several hydroelectric dams, as well as helping to implement a netting system to save migratory eels in the St. Lawrence Seaway. A private service for Will was held this past summer in Greenville.
Edward Danforth ’65 11/8/21 English faculty
Richard Sweetser ’65 5/8/22
Carey Preble Carey ’66 1/8/22
Mike McDonald ’66 12/17
Donald Phillips ’66 5/10/22
Neal Clark ’67 1/28/19
Pat Leighton ’67 12/19/21
Deborah Grant Kennett ’68 5/21/22
Joyce Ladd Davis ’69 12/10/21
Karen Burns Cole ’71 1/15/22
Doris Bishop Powell ’72 2/11/22
James Sill ’72 3/2/22
Joyce Tibbetts Smith ’72 10/1/21
Ernie Wright ’72 10/23/21
Terry Levensalor ’74 10/9/21
Greg Love ’74 11/09/21
Will Hathaway ’75 12/23/21
Mark Marshall ’76 12/22/21
Keith Perkins ’76 5/21
David Suomi ’76 12/15/21
John Segerson ’77 4/21
Susan Williamson Leach ’78 4/27/22
Rick Chambers ’79 12/8/21
Keith Gilmore ’79 5/12/22
Clay Hinson ’79 10/11/21
Missy Robbins ’81 1/25/22
Kevin Eaton ’82 6/13/22
Scott Marshall ’82 12/17/21
Dan Blockler ’83 6/26/22
Tony Leland Sr. ’83 10/21/21
Kelly Briggs ’85 2/25/22
Vaughn Ricker ’93 10/23/21
Jamey Ranta ’95 2/6/22
Joshua Talbot ’99 3/15/22
Peter Tibbetts ’02 3/2/22
