FOXCROFT Volume No. XLVI Fall/Winter 2016
In this edition: Jay Brainard ’04 Bridge Dedication & Alumni Hike Page 9 Athletic Hall of Fame Page 16 New Ways to Give to FA/ Annual Donor Report Page 22
Superior efforts.... on the field, in the classroom, and beyond!
A PUBLICATION OF FOXCROFT ACADEMY for ALUMNI & FRIENDS
HEAD OF SCHOOL’S ADDRESS Hello Ponies! It has been very busy since the last issue of the Foxcroft. I hope you enjoy this issue, as this is the first of many that Toby Nelson ’95 will put together. I want to update you on Foxcroft Academy’s accreditation process, let you know about some of Foxcroft Academy’s recent recognitions, and once again thank you for your generosity. FA has just completed the New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation visit. This has been a three-year project, led by Assistant Head of School for Academics, Jonathan Pratt, in which the faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni reviewed all aspects of the Academy under the framework of fourteen standards. The final report contains many commendations as well as recommendations that are based upon factual data that will be the foundation for future goals to continue to strengthen the programs of Foxcroft Academy. I would like to thank Bill Rayfield ’89, Jack Clukey ’88, Sandy Shapleigh Perkins ’75, Amy Fagan-Cannon ’99, and Tom Gerrish ’52 who formed the alumni committee that spoke with the visiting team. My favorite quote of the report is, “The visiting committee observed a strong community, committed to providing an outstanding education that meets students where they are and prepares them for the next step, whatever that step may be.” That is a powerful thing to say about a school and FA will continue to work hard to keep this statement true. Foxcroft Academy received some very positive feedback. This summer, FA was listed in the Washington Post as one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. This recognition was based on the number of Advanced Placement and college credit courses per student. Of the six Maine schools listed in the rankings, Foxcroft Academy was third. Also, Foxcroft Academy has once again been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016-2018. This award is based on excellence in five areas: Visionary Leadership, Innovative Learning and Teaching, Ongoing Professional Development, Compelling Evidence of Success, and Flexible Learning Environment. Faculty member Mia Morrison did a great job overseeing the production of our second iBook required in the nomination process. Associate Head of School Tim Smith was recognized as winner of the “92.9 Sports Heroes Award”, in recognition of his hard work with not only high school athletics but also with the youth in the Dover-Foxcroft community. Finally, Director of IT Rob Brown, just presented at a national technology conference on the JAMF System and Applications. The knowledge our faculty and staff provides is growing far and wide! Once again, I would like to thank you for your generosity in responding to mini capital campaigns that support the students of Foxcroft Academy. This past spring, all funds were raised through donations for the Gary D. Wakeland Memorial Pole Vault Pit with a great turnout at the ribbon cutting ceremony. The new swim scoreboard/timing system campaign for the PRYMCA has gone very well. All expenses for this project will be covered by generous donations from FA alums and local businesses. Five of the six lanes are currently named. Howard Insurance and the Dow Family are our leading donors and the timing area will be named in their honor. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place in the near future. (story will be in the spring 2017 issue) This is a fun time at Foxcroft Academy with accreditation behind us. Our fall sports teams made us very proud as the field hockey team had an undefeated regular season, the boys soccer team made it to the quarterfinals and the football team made it back to the Class C playoffs. We are very proud of our students and it is because of your generous support that all of these opportunities are possible.
Stacy and I would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season. Ride on Ponies,
Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees President, Richard B. Swett, M.D. Vice President, Ethan L. Annis ’03 Secretary, John E. Wentworth Treasurer, David S. Ruksznis ’65 Susan M. Almy Hillary Steinke Caruso D.M.D. ’96 Peter W. Culley ’61 Jason W. Frederick ’94 E. Eugene Gammon ’47 Kristen Anderson Gurall ’65 Kenneth A. Hews ’65 Norman E. Higgins Peter C. Ingraham ’80 Kelly Keenan ’92 Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79 Thomas K. Lizotte Raymond H. Poulin John E. Simko ’88 Dan Wang
Honorary Trustees
Eric L. Annis ’74 William C. Bisbee PA-C Dr. Robert Cobb Doris Gammon Coy ’64 Lynne Coy-Ogan, Ed.D. ’83 Mary Kammerer Fittig Dr. William C. Forbes III Ralph Gabarro H. Thomas Gerrish ’52 Rev. Bernard R. Hammond Elizabeth H. Harvey Donna Libby Hathaway ’66 Vandy Ellis Hewett ’75 Jane Hibbard-Merrill David R. Perkins Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Martha Green Rollins ’37 Douglas M. Smith ’65 Glenda Brown Smith Hon. Kevin L. Stitham ’70 John E. Wiles ’51
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Fall/Winter 2016 Editors: Toby Nelson, Cathy Hall, Kristin Hersey Graphic Designers: Toby Nelson Printed by Creative Imaging
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New Faculty and Staff Horizon Scholarships Homecoming Around the Academy Alumni Weekend Highlights Class Reunions Held Athletic Hall of Fame Class Notes Michelle Emily Buck Room Alumni Weekend 2017 Annual Donor Reports 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Class (see story on page 16)
Letter From the Editor - Toby Nelson - FA Director of Communications and Marketing I have been on the job for just over four months. When I started, I was well aware that part of my duties would be the editor of the Foxcroft Academy alumni magazine. I knew it was a big part of what we do, as I have been a recipient of the semi-annual publication since I graduated in 1995. Now, I am on the other end. As I sat down to work on my first magazine as Executive Editor, I really didn’t know where to start. I knew there was so much material that needed to be highlighted over the last six months, but what and where would I place it? We needed stories, pictures, graphs, lists and so much more. Luckily, I don’t go at this alone. Our Advancement Team spent hours working to make this publication the best it can be. We researched, gathered, and edited everything more than once. After it’s all said and done, I think this is an issue we can all be proud of. Since I returned, I’ve had a smile on my face almost all the time. The faculty and staff have all been so welcoming, the students help keep me young, and the people around town have been wonderful. There is no place I would rather be. So, while this edition of the Foxcroft took hours and hours, it’s a labor of love; Love for a school and love for a community. Always remember, Foxcroft Academy is your school. It is where you grew up. It is where you learned to become a better person and citizen of the world. It is where you learned to win with grace and lose with your head held high. It may be a place where you laughed and cried all in the same day. In the end, Foxcroft Academy is home. This is your magazine. I’m proud to be a part of it. If you have suggestions or story ideas, I want to hear from you. E-mail me at toby.nelson@foxcroftacademy.org or call during school hours, (207) 564-8351. I would love to hear from you. Tell me about your time at Foxcroft, a special memory from when you were in school, or tell me about a former faculty member who made an impact on your life while you were in school or as you made your way out into the “real world”. In the 1970’s, Sister Sledge had a hit song, “We are Family”. Well, that’s what we are at Foxcroft Academy except I have more than my sisters with me. Enjoy the following publication and as always, ride on Ponies!
Front Cover - FA Field Hockey players Alli Bourget ’17, Abbi Bourget ’17 and Lexi Raymond ’17. The Ponies finished 15-1. More on page 10. Picture to the Left - our student athletes and coaches at the 20th Annual Walk to End Domestic Abuse (10/1/16)
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NEW FACULTY AND STAFF New Faces Join Faculty and Staff The beginning of the 2016-17 school year found a few new faces around campus. The start of the year not only brought in more than 100 new students but five new faculty and staff members. “We are very excited about our additions to the FA team,” said Head of School Arnold Shorey. “They are extremely qualified, and I look forward to working closely with them all over the upcoming year.” Editor Note: Laurie Carter and Darlene DeSouto were just hired by FA in Food Services. (No pictures available at print)
John Riitano Technology Support
Libby Newhouse English Department
Chelsea Vincent STEM Teacher
MEET OUR NEWEST TRUSTEE, LAURIE GAGNON LACHANCE ’79 Laurie Lachance is Thomas College’s 5th President and the first female and alumna to lead the college in its 122-year history. From 2004-2012, Laurie served as President and CEO of the Maine Development Foundation. Prior to MDF, Laurie served three governors as the Maine State Economist, and before joining state government, she served as the Corporate Economist at Central Maine Power Company. A frequent author and speaker on leadership, education, and the economy of Maine, she holds an undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College, an MBA from Thomas College and an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Laurie was inducted into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame in 2014 and has been the recipient of several awards, most recently being recognized by Maine Magazine as one of the 50 Mainers Charting the State’s Future and making the Mainebiz NEXT list as a trailblazer in her industry. Laurie chairs the Boards of Educare Central Maine and the Maine Independent Colleges Association, and a Board member of Educate Maine. Laurie has a deep love of and dedication to her hometown of Dover-Foxcroft and Foxcroft Academy. Graduating as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1979, she was also presented the Dr. Mary Chandler Lowell Award in 2002 from the Trustees of the Academy and was inducted into the inaugural class of Foxcroft Academy’s Academic Hall of Fame in 2012.
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HORIZON SCHOLARSHIPS
Horizon Scholarships were established to expand academic opportunities and to enhance the personal and academic growth of Foxcroft Academy students and faculty. They provide financial support for exceptional academic experiences, and without the kindness of FA’s alumni and their contributions to sixteen distinct Horizon Scholarship funds, as well as proceeds from the Foxcroft Golf Scramble each Alumni Weekend, students would not be able to experience opportunities like the great ones shared below.
Kode with Klossy Brianna Adkins ’17
The fourteen days I spent in New York City churning out code faster than my brain could register, meeting 26 amazing young women, and accomplishing every dream on my list were the best of my entire existence. Each day was a new way to learn complex methods, strings, and variables, while each night was an adventure ready to be explored. I lived, laughed, and cried my way through that experience, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I had no idea I’d get into Kode with Klossy, but I applied for, then received the Horizon Scholarship anyway. The amount of money and faith they put in me was phenomenal. Not only did the scholarship make my dream possible—it made it happen. When I received the e-mail, I was backstage for the three act I finally landed a lead role for, wearing a Chewbacca onesie, and touching up my costume makeup. My iPad dinged with a notification and the words, “Congratulations Brianna,” lit up the screen like fireworks. That night was the best of my life. The teachers taught us to celebrate every 404 error with a round of high fives and how to think technically and creatively. I overcame every obstacle I encountered at that camp, from going through eight laptops in one day—I was the glitch—to losing every line of code I worked on in an hour, because of save errors. It taught me how to be patient, work hard, and most importantly, save my work. Every moment of coding, meeting Karlie, and hanging out on the rooftop was amazing. I never wanted it to end. It helped me realize that pursuing a STEM field in my future was possible, and it’s empowered me to believe in myself every day. Kode with Klossy was the greatest time of my life, and I’m so lucky and blessed to have had the chance to go. The Shirley Gammon Horizon Scholarship gave me that opportunity, and I’ll forever be grateful.
Outward Bound
Endowed Horizon Scholarship Funds
Erika Chadbourne ’17 • • • • • • • • • •
This summer I embarked on one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever been on. I was accepted into Outward Bound and chose their 15 Day Appalachian Trail and Canoeing program. I knew it was one of the more physically difficult courses, but what I wasn’t prepared for was the amount of grit and mental strength it required. Over the course of the itinerary, I hiked and canoed over 60 miles with a group I can now proudly call my family. With no technology or toiletries, what you carried on your back was what you had. I hiked through spruce thickets, bushwhacked through dense forests without a trail, went 8 hours straight without a source of water in sight, was stung by 8 yellow jackets, canoed 12 miles in the wrong direction at one in the morning, and portaged a canoe over my head. I won’t lie, there were a few times I wanted to stop. However, I found support and guidance in the smiles of the ten people I shared everything with. They helped me keep moving forward, and I know that I will carry these memories with me, for whatever life throws in my way, I will, “serve, strive and never yield.” The money I received from the Gordon & Wilma Andrews Horizon Scholarship Fund helped me to purchase my supplies for this wonderful trip.
“While at Kode with Klossy, I learned how to build a calculator, defeat programs they set up for us, and build a website apps”
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Richard Snyder Barb Goodwin Peter and Marion Plouff A. Steward Bush Michael P. Bush Terrance “Terry” L. Bush Louis B. Philpot Gordon and Wilma Andrews Virginia Preston Art Studies Foxcroft Academy Scholarship Association Ivan Marshall Shirley Gammon Everett and Evelyn Johnston Jim Brown Friends of FA Hockey Linda J. Gammon Fine Arts
Linda Gammon ’71 began her Fine Arts Horizon Scholarship Fund in 2014. She stated, “My hope is that through the experience of summer enrichment and fine arts activities, the student develops a greater appreciation of the world of arts that exists beyond the Academy walls and returns to share those experiences and skills acquired with others at Foxcroft Academy.” Horizon Scholarship applications are available to students in the Spring. If you are interested in helping to further endow these worthwhile scholarships, please contact Kristin Hersey, Annual Fund Director, or Cathy Hall, Director of Alumni Affairs at (207) 564-8351.
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HOMECOMING
“I LOVED THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON GAMES AND HOW THE JUNIOR CLASS SHOWED A LOT OF PARTICIPATION.” -JENNA CLUKEY ’18
“I’VE NEVER YELLED AND SCREAMED SO MUCH AND ACTUALLY ENJOYED IT!” -OLIVIA WESLEY ’20
HOMECOMING “I WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING WITH THE VOICE OF A FROG AND DIDN’T REGRET IT AT ALL!” -JACALYN PELLETIER ’19
“THE BEST PART OF HOMECOMING IS THAT NO MATTER WHAT, EVERYONE COMES TOGETHER AS A CLASS!” -SIERRA HANSON ’17
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“BEING MY SENIOR YEAR, I KNEW THAT I HAD TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE. WINNING THE POINTS RACE BETWEEN THE CLASSES IS SOMETHING I’LL NEVER FORGET.” -ABIGAIL SIMPSON ’17
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“BEING MS. MAROON & WHITE WAS HANDS DOWN THE BEST PART OF HOMECOMING!” -CASSIE DRINKWATER ’18
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AROUND THE ACADEMY JUDGE STITHAM STEPS AWAY FROM THE FA BOARD OF TRUSTEES....THE END OF AN ERA FOR NOW The Honorable Kevin Stitham has served Foxcroft Academy on the Board of Trustees for 28 years, with two stints as a Trustee for a total 25 years and as an Honorary Trustee for 3 years. In fact, a member of the Stitham and/or Hayes (spouse Jane’s family) families have served Foxcroft Academy as a Trustee for the past six decades. Kevin has provided the Board with valuable knowledge of the law, by-laws and history of Foxcroft Academy and conveyed this valuable knowledge in a manner that only Kevin can. His vision, tenacity and dedication will be missed and his service is greatly appreciated. “Over the last 60 years, what Kevin and his family have done for Foxcroft Academy and the community we serve can’t really be measured,” said Arnold Shorey, Head of School. “He and his fellow Trustees care so much for the history of our school, the building we are in and students we educate. While he is no longer an active Trustee, his presence will be felt as an Honorary Trustee. We can’t thank him and his family enough for the service to FA.” As Mr. Shorey just mentioned, the good news for the Foxcroft Board is that Kevin will stay on as an Honorary Trustee! Thank you Judge Stitham for your many years of dedicated service to Foxcroft Academy!
NEW EAST SIDE PARKING LOT FINISHED; EASES PARKING AND HELPS WITH HANDICAP ACCESS If you have been on campus for an extra-curricular event over the last many years, parking has always been the most common issue we have. Last spring, FA decided it was time to do something about the problem. We added over 50 new parking spaces on the East side of our building next to the English and Music wing. These are much needed spots for faculty and staff during the day and for visitors to our campus during nights and weekends. Like many projects that have been done over the years, the new East side parking lot fits into the landscape and looks like it has been here for years! At Foxcroft Academy, we want all of our students, parents, visitors, and fans to feel welcomed when they are on our campus for a school function or program. Whether you are here during the school day or here after school hours, we want you to have the best experience possible. If you need help entering the building or getting around campus, here are a few useful tips: 1.) If you require a handicap entrance to the school, please park in the new East parking lot and access the building from there. We have ramps and elevators that will get you to every floor, classroom, and into the gymnasium. 2.) If you are attending an outdoor event and need help getting to an athletic field, please contact our Associate Head of School Tim Smith, prior to the event, at tim.smith@foxcroftacademy.org or call him at (207) 564-8351. We are more than happy to provide ground transportation to whatever field you need to get to. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us about getting around our buildings and grounds. We love our students, parents, fans, and visitors. We are here to make your Foxcroft experience a great one and a place you will want to visit over and over again!
STUDENTS AND STAFF PRESENT FLAGS FROM 17 NATIONS AT FLAG CEREMONY
Presenting flags were Erika Chadbourne (United States), Ashely Yeung (Hong Kong), Kazuyuki Kawashima (Japan), Anton Iusupov (Russia), Sarah Stentardo (Italy), Ms. Mirna Reyes-Henderson (El Salvador), Aldiyar Mykhalykov (Kazakhstan), Sue Kim (Korea), Mr. Pierre Gaudion (France), Harry Nguyen (Vietnam), Bojia Yang (China), Maria Batalla (Spain), Youssef Eldieb (Egypt), Maria Cedeno (Ecuador), and Zuzana Niklova (Czech Republic) Missing were: Guatemala and Indonesia.
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AROUND THE ACADEMY JAY BRAINARD BRIDGE DEDICATION/SUMMIT PROJECT WEEKEND On Saturday, July 30th, the bridge spanning the Piscataquis River on the Atkinson/Sebec town line was dedicated and named after one of Foxcroft's own. Capt. John "Jay" Brainard ’04, was killed in action while defending our freedom in the Middle East on Memorial Day 2012. Jay grew up in Atkinson. After graduating in 2004, he attended UMaine. He was proud of his schools, community, and his country. Little did he know, we were just as proud to call him our own. The next time you drive over the Capt. John "Jay" Brainard Gold Star Memorial Bridge, just say "thanks". He deserves it. Thank you, Jay. On Sunday, a group of six Foxcroft Academy alumni lead by Kirsten White ’95, and Mike Keighley of the Summit Project hiked Borestone Mountain with stones engraved with the initials of fallen service members from across the state. Two stones were in honor of Jay. One picked out by his wife and the other by his uncle and aunt, Don and Nancy White. Alumni participating in the Sunday climb included; Jen Michaud Finch ’94, Kirsten White ’95, Kristin Stelmok ’95, Toby Nelson ’95, and Joe and Hillary Steinke Caruso ’96. It was a powerful experience and one that will not soon be forgotten. More photos from the climb are available on our Facebook page.
FA ATHLETES, WILL’S SHOP ’N SAVE, TEAM UP TO HELP OUR TEAMS Nothing says relaxing weekend like a cookout. Whatever you prefer on the grill, it just tastes better cooked outside. This fall, Foxcroft Academy student athletes and Will’s Shop ’n Save teamed up to feed the masses and help out FA athletic programs at the same time with an old fashioned cookout in the Will’s parking lot. Over a 6-hour span, FA student athletes, their coaches, and employees of Will’s Shop ’n Save cooked up and handed out over 500 hot dogs, bags of chips, sodas, and desserts. Thanks to the generosity of Will Wedge and the rest of his staff, all of the products were donated and in the end, $1470 was raised and turned over to our Sports Boosters Club. “Through tremendous efforts from local businesses like Will’s Shop ’n Save, our Sports Boosters and many other programs at Foxcroft Academy receive valuable funds used to help out our students,” said Arnold Shorey, FA Head of School. “Will has been an ardent supporter of Foxcroft Academy since he purchased the store and over those five years, he and his staff have helped raise more than $10,000 for FA Sports Boosters and Project Graduation. Without those funds, we could not offer many of the opportunities our students have. We can’t thank businesses like Will’s Shop ’n Save enough.” Many of our fall student athletes participated in the cookout. Our students are the ones that benefit from activities like this. Thanks, Will’s Shop ’n Save! With help and support from many of our local businesses, Foxcroft will continue to ride on!
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AROUND THE ACADEMY
FA TEAMS BUSY ON THE FIELDS AND COURSES
2016 FALL ATHLETICS REVIEW By: Emily Curtis ’18
Another fall season has come and gone. All our teams and athletes played hard, had great wins and tough losses. In the end, we are all proud to be Ponies! Field Hockey The field hockey team played and won 15 games, remaining undefeated throughout their regular season. Senior Alli Bourget was the leading scorer for the team, followed by freshman Cassidy Marsh. The team won their quarterfinal game against Hermon, but lost in the semifinals against Lawrence in double overtime. The girls, led by coaches Stephanie Smith and Morgan Rublee, put up a good fight against Lawrence. "FA Field Hockey had a great season, unbeaten during the regular season at 14-0,” said coach Stephanie Smith. “Our season was cut far too short with the tough loss to Lawrence in the semi-finals. We dominated the game in all aspects, but Lawrence scored in 2nd overtime. I really thought we had the goods to win it all. I truly believe to win a championship you need a little luck on your side. That was our only missing ingredient on Monday,” said Coach Smith.
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Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Soccer finished their season with a 6-8-2 record, finishing in 12th place. The team played their first playoff game against Ellsworth, winning 2-1 after two overtimes and three rounds of penalty kicks. This was an impressive win considering the Ponies lost to the Eagles last year. Despite losing many seniors last fall, the team pulled together to make it to playoffs. "The guys worked really hard and never gave up," said team captain Josh Reed. FA lost to Presque Isle in the quarterfinals, 2-1. Girls’ Soccer Led by Coach Chris Wesley, the girls’ soccer team ended their regular season with four wins. The team started out playing tough teams with many away games, but pulled through and put up a good fight all season long. Although many were injured, including Captain Kendra Ewer, the team continued to play strong. “No matter what we always fight very hard,” said junior Jenna Clukey. Golf The Foxcroft Academy Golf Team, consisting of Akira Tanabe, Sam Libby, Ethan Curtis, Caleb Buerger, and Victoria Cyr, played a total of 11 matches in the regular season. They practiced at
Foxcroft Golf Club, playing three home matches. Coach Peter Caruso led the team to a total of six wins. Akira Tanabe qualified for the MPA Individual Championship. As only a freshman, Ethan Curtis joined the varsity team right away, led by Libby, Buerger, and Tanabe. Cross-Country Led by returning coach George Rolleston, the cross country team started the season with three veterans, and picked up 11 newcomers on the way. Coach Rolleston's objective was mainly to help the newcomers train to run long distances. "We focused on our runners improving their times and didn’t worry so much on the outcome of the meets,” said Rolleston. “It helped them get better throughout the year.” The runners (both boys and girls) all posted their best 5K times at the regional meet to end the season. Well done, Ponies! Fall Cheering FA Cheer competes at many different high schools throughout their season, but their one goal is to make it to States. At competition they are judged in five different categories: dance, spoken cheer, jumps,tumbling, and stunting. Seventeen different high school teams meet at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. They all compete and perform in front
of an audience and judges with the top scoring six high schools making it to the States. The FA Cheer team made it to 8th place. The team has been nonstop improving in the past couple years. "My freshman year we placed 15th, and then we slowly got better and better," said senior Jessica Moore. The team is including tumbling in their performance, so they hope to keep moving up! Football The FA football team had four wins during their regular season, and made it into the playoffs seeded #5 in Class C. They played Oceanside in the first round of the playoffs, losing 27-7. Foxcroft had the same number of regular season wins a year ago and just like last year, the injury bug really plagued the Ponies. Senior Billy Brock (leading rusher and tackler) was injured during their second to the last regular season game at Belfast but the Ponies kept fighting. The junior varsity football team also had a very successful season, only losing one game. The team was led by coaches White, Dankert, Miller, and Worthing. Like every FA team, they fight until the end. While the fall season has ended, our winter sports season will be gearing up at the time of publication. Our teams are ready to hit the courts, mats, tracks, and pools this winter. Watch out folks, the Ponies are coming!
How do you stay up to date with our Pony athletic teams? On the web: foxcroftacademy.org “Like us” on Facebook “Follow us” on Twitter News, Scores, and Stories...All up to date!
AROUND THE ACADEMY NEASC ACCREDITATION TEAM VISITS Foxcroft Academy, along with other independent town academies in New England, is a member school of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Every ten years, these member schools go through a rigorous reaccreditation process to allow them license to educate our youth. It takes a number of years to do the required selfstudy and after that is complete, a visiting team from NEASC comes to see if the findings match what the report and others see. In simple terms, this is a quality assurance check. This year happened to be our year for reaccreditation and the process was completed in early October. A team of ten spent four days at Foxcroft Academy looking over our self-study from programs to facilities to faculty. There were 14 different standards that were combed over. In the end, Foxcroft Academy passed with flying colors and we are proud to say that we are reaccredited for the next ten years. We would like to thank the NEASC team for their time, energy, and efforts that they put into helping FA continue our path of excellence. Our administration, faculty, and staff put many hours into the self-study. The process has been eye opening and thought provoking. Improvements have been made as a result of the self-study and visiting teams findings. Here is to a job well done!
“The NEASC visiting team's perspective on our self-study and recommendations for school improvement will be a critical building block in our work over the next 10-year cycle to provide an ever-better experience of our mission for our students.” -Jon Pratt, Assistant Head of School for Academics
HOMECOMING GOLF SCRAMBLE NETS $9K FOR HORIZON SCHOLARSHIPS Platinum Sponsors
First Advisors E. W. Littlefield, Inc. & Sons J.D. Raymond Transport Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur
The winning team - Colby Snell ’14, Cory Campbell ’75, Dave Porter, Jerry Dunham ’65 Thank you to all the sponsors of the 23rd Foxcroft Golf Scramble. Through their philanthropic spirit and the diligent work of the Horizon Golf Scramble Committee, (Ethan Annis ’03, Anthony Phillips ’79, Peter Chase ’79, Dan White ’03, Chris McGary, Cory Campbell ’75, Bobbie Nickerson ’92, and Cathy Hall) close to $9,000 was raised to benefit our Horizon Scholarship program.
Gold Sponsors
A.E. Robinson Oil Bank of America Bowman Constructors Merriam Architects Rowell’s Garage SYSCO Turner Sporting Goods
Silver Sponsors
Borislow Insurance Cummings & Associates Down East Orthopedics The Eastern Gazette
Hometown Health Center Freedom House B & B Horace Mann Insurance Get Etched LLC George Howard Insurance Gilman Electrical Supply Lary Funeral Home Greenway Equipment Sales Me. Highlands Credit Union Me. Fire Protection Systems Mayo Regional Hospital Mallett Real Estate Pleasant River Lumber The Nor’easter Restaurant Steinke & Caruso Dental Care Nutter’s Painting Bronze Sponsors Rideout’s Seasonal Services Awards Signage & Trophies Rockwall Gardens Bear’s Den Inn & Restaurant Shaw’s Supermarket Kimberly Cavanagh, Attorney t.Dow Photography Chasse Chiropractic Will’s Shop ’n Save Creative Imaging World of Flags Dennis Paper & Food Service Friends Dental Hygiene Associates Dover True Value Essex St. Dental Foxcroft Printing & Sign Foxcroft Pharmacy
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ALUMNI WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
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“Alumni Weekend is an opportunity to see classmates, as well as other alumni. I enjoy making those connections and sharing memories of FA.” Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader ’64
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Trustee Tom Lizotte’s thoughts on Alumni Weekend. “Alumni Weekend is one of the highlights of the year for me, not only because it means my sons will be coming home to visit. The sense of pride in FA is palpable, on campus and throughout the wider community. There is little distinction between pride in FA and pride in our town - the two are so closely integrated that I cannot tell where one ends and the other begins.”
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My family attended the Lawn Party for the first time and I must say it will be a “must do”. Although I was a bit apprehensive about bringing our two future Ponies (Classes of 2032 and 2035), the evening and outside venue proved to be perfect. The food, drinks, music, and photo booth provided for a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Amy Fagan-Cannon ’99
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Tom Lyford ’64
Receives Tillson D. Thomas Award Tom Lyford was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine in 1946. He loves to remind people that was before there were such things as computers, calculators, cell phones, or ATM’s, all things he has become very fond of over the years. Tom is a real-deal baby boomer growing up in a town that molded his life. A 1964 graduate of the Academy, Tom went on to get his degree in education (English major, history minor) from Farmington State College (now UMaine Farmington), graduating in 1968. In 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Raymond ’66. They have three children: Melissa, born in 1968; Kathryn in 1970; and Christopher in 1972, all three are graduates of FA. Over the next 34 years, Tom served as a high school English teacher. He spent one year in Belfast, ten years in Mexico, Maine where he was the English Department chair for six years and then the last 23 years of his teaching career back at Foxcroft Academy. In addition to all his teaching duties, Tom was the faculty advisor of the student newspaper, The Pony Express. He advised many other issue related service clubs such as F.A.D.D. (Foxcroft Against Drunk Driving), the annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness weeks, and the annual AIDS awareness program, which would display portions of the AIDS Quilt at FA. Tom developed a passion for computer programming in the late 80’s and helped develop the first computer curriculum at FA. He often found himself teaching computers to his students during the day and SAD 68’s faculty at night.
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But overall, his biggest extra-curricular passion was for dramatics. Tom and FA drama went hand in hand over the next decade plus. His first one-act play was titled Once Upon a Playground. Tom readily admits, somehow it survived and then he was hooked. All in all, Tom ended up directing or co-directing over 50 plays at FA including full length plays, one-act plays, and musicals. Many of them would go on to win awards across the state. Tom says he was truly blessed with incredible and reliable student thespians who never failed to amaze. Tom retired in 2001, but was coaxed out for one year of doing something he loved; one more year of teaching kids. Since retirement, the Dover-Foxcroft native has continued his passion for everything English. He is employed as a library clerk at Thompson Free Library. His hobbies have included directing, as well as acting in plays; Tom appeared in an independent film; loves amateur radio, photography, motorcycling, computer programming, playing the guitar, sharing his poetry, storytelling, and even performing stand-up comedy. At the end of the day, so much of Tom’s work revolves around his love for his town, his school, and his wife. Some 50 years later, Tom still bleeds FA maroon and white.
Dean Smith ’86 Receives Dr. Mary Chandler-Lowell Award Dean starred in football, basketball, and baseball at Foxcroft Academy. He was a member of the 1983 State Champion football team and is the school’s all-time leading scorer in basketball. Dean was the second Pony to be named to the Bangor Daily News All-State first team, and he was All-LTC in football and All-Penquis League in basketball and baseball. Dean went on to an outstanding basketball career at the University of Maine, where he also became a 1,000-point scorer. He was a member of our first Athletic Hall of Fame class in 2011 and is a member of the Academic Hall of Fame as well. In addition to his many great athletic accomplishments, Dean was tenacious in the classroom. He was valedictorian, a first place finisher in chemistry at the State Science Fair, a participant in Dirigo Boys State, and a member of the UMaine Pulp and Paper program.
Dean was a three-time Academic All-American at UMaine--where he graduated with a 3.89 GPA--and was a recipient of the NCAA’s Walter Byers Award, given in recognition of the top male student-athlete, not just in Maine, but in the nation. In recognition of that great honor, the University changed the name of their top scholarship. The “Dean Smith Graduate M-Club Scholarship” is now given each year to the top-ranking male and female student-athlete at UMaine. Dean worked as an electrical engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI from 1991-1998. He was the Director of Systems Engineering at the Sensor Research and Development Corporation in Orono from 1998-2005, and was a technology transfer specialist at the UMaine Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology from 20052007. Since 2007, he has been the owner and Vice President for Engineering at Orono Spectral Solutions. His engineering responsibilities include management, coordination, research, development, and commercialization of detection technologies for chemical and biological sensing for the Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and commercial applications. Just recently, his company was the recipient of the prestigious Stephen R. Wilson Safety Award from CF Industries for their patented Clear Shot Technology. Dean continues to give back to FA as an assistant basketball coach and continues to watch the development of his sons Hunter and Hyatt here at Foxcroft Academy and beyond.
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To nominate someone for an Alumni Award, the Athletic Hall of Fame, or Academic Hall of Fame, contact Cathy Hall at (207) 546-6542 or cathy.hall@foxcroftacademy.org.
CLASS REUNIONS TWO EVENTS BRING THE 50TH CLASS OF 1966 TOGETHER by: Marie Heath Weatherbee and Cherie Stitham White ’65
Beating out a rainstorm on the night of August 4th, members of the class enjoyed an evening at Loon Lane on Sebec Lake at the Stitham camp. They were pleased to be joined by Head of School Arnold Shorey and his wife Stacy, who arrived by jet ski. Special guests attending were Mark Stitham and Mike Taylor of the Class of 1968. Special thanks go to Ellen and Bob Annis and Fred and Sue Mackey-Andrews who helped provide refreshments. The next day dawned bright and clear for the fiftieth reunion of Pictured here with Mr. the class of 1966. Twenty-five class members and several guests Shorey are Bob Annis, gathered for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. We revisited our Class President, Bob class choices of “Best Dressed,” “Class Clown,” “ Most Talkative,” White, V.P., Sheila Ames Robertson, Secretary, and etc. My how times have changed! It was fun to see our old friends and reminisce. I believe that thirty classmates managed to attend at the class advisor Susan least one of the four events offered. My daughter, Beth, has invited Stitham ’61 us back to the farm for “tea and crumpets” on her “new” deck which should be finished for our 55th or 60th. So live, laugh, love, and stay healthy and plan to join us for the next gathering. We’d love to see you all down on the farm.
CLASS OF 1996
by: Hillary Steinke Caruso
Members of the Class of ’61 met at the home of Tom and Doris Gammon Coy ’64 for a luncheon. Front: Susan Stitham, Tom Zilinsky Back: Diane Varnum Smith, Dorna Varnum Zilinsky, Lionel Bishop, Tom Coy, Maurice Marden, Gerald Hersey
The Class of 1996 had a wonderful 20th reunion. Class members and families gathered at Joe and Hillary Steinke Caruso’s camp on Sebec Lake on Saturday afternoon. Although thunder storms threatened early on, the clouds cleared and the adults had a wonderful time visiting, while the kids swam and played. Grandparents and babysitters were called in on Saturday evening, as classmates gathered in the Spaulding Room at Pat’s Pizza. In all, 32 classmates were able to make it to one or both of the gatherings. We were pleased with the good turnout, but are looking forward to seeing even more faces in five years at our 25th! Front Row L-R: Kate Charles Leighton, Danielle Dyer Ashton, Ginger Praither Dixon, Shana Snell Cirulli, Liza Pembroke Smith, Jen Merrill Castonguay Middle Row L-R: Erica Partridge Clukey, Matt Tibbetts, Shawn Keenan, Joe Caruso, Angie Snow Arno, Hillary Steinke Caruso Back Row L-R: Barry Costa, Warren Frye, Kylie Kimball Tremble, Adam Peterson, Ryan Clark, Chris Thomas
CLASS OF 2011 CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS by Vanessa Cousins
The Class of 2011 had their 5th reunion with the privilege of celebrating together with the 50th reunion class. A tribute was given to Mr. Jim Brown, “Our friend and mentor, Mr. Brown within our hearts will stay. This Foxcroft frog reminds us that good friends don’t go away.” Each classmate in attendance was presented a frog to honor Mr. Brown and his extensive frog collection.
Class of 2011 celebrates in style with their family & friend. “Ride On Ponies!”
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HALL OF FAME FA Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Karen Blodgett Baker ’68 Karen grew up in the time before Title IX (nine) and before many sports were offered in which girls could participate. Karen made the most of what was offered at the time. She was a standout twosport athlete in basketball and softball, the only two interscholastic sports available for girls at the time. Her 1966-67 basketball team, coached by fellow FA Hall of Famer Susan Stitham ’61, finished the season undefeated at 16-0. There were no MPA regional or state tournaments at the time for girls. They were Penquis League Champions, something Karen and the whole team were very proud of accomplishing. During the season, Karen scored 50 points in a game against PCHS. At that time, her total tied a state record. In softball, she was a standout at the plate and in the field, playing second base and pitching. She was an overall great athlete. Her basketball and softball coach Susan Stitham has said that if girls sports were covered in that day like they are now, the last name Blodgett would have first been known for Karen, and not Cindy at Lawrence High School some 25 years later. Karen fondly remembers her time at FA and was proud to be on a championship team.
David Ingraham ’75 David was a three-sport athlete competing as the quarterback on the football team, point guard on the basketball team, and third baseman for the Pony baseball team. He was a member of the All Penquis League team in baseball and he was on the LTC All Conference team as a quarterback in football. His overall records on the field were good, but the numbers on his basketball team are things that hometown legends are made of. In 1974-75, David was a main cog in the Ponies’ basketball wheel that brought home gold. Using his “quarterback” mind, David was the point guard and main defender for Coach Skip Hanson. He averaged about five points per game his senior season, but where he was needed was as a ball handler and defender. That is where he thrived. With his help, Foxcroft avenged a loss a year earlier to Orono in the Eastern Maine finals and a week later, went on to win the 1975 State Championship in Augusta. It’s still the lone basketball gold ball in the trophy case. David credits his coaches, Skip Hanson and Dennis Kiah as teachers who helped mold him during his high school years.
JD Merrill ’86 JD was a standout in every sport in which he was involved; football, basketball, and baseball. During his sophomore season, the Pony football team won the Class D State Championship after finishing runnerup his freshman year. Over his four years on the gridiron, JD became an All-Conference Tight End and Defensive End, helping the Ponies to many victories. His baseball team won the Penquis League Championship during his senior year where he was the team’s MVP. During his junior year, he led the team with a .444 batting average and led the team in almost all offensive categories. His basketball success came as he helped the Ponies to the playoffs during his junior and senior seasons, making it the Class C semifinals. He was a County All-Star on several occasions, voted Most Improved Player his sophomore season, and won the team Spirit Award his senior year. After his days at FA, JD went on to play basketball and rugby at Colby College in Waterville. He credits Gary Worthing, Ken Grant, Carl Parker, Dave Clement, and Roger Davis as faculty and staff members influential on his time at FA and beyond.
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FA Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Tracy London Cushman ’92
Tracy was a star three-sport athlete during her four years at FA. On the basketball court, she was captain of her team during her senior year and voted the team's MVP. In softball, she was captain during her junior and senior seasons as well as the Offensive Player of the Year. But Tracy was a real standout on the field hockey field. As a junior, her team went all the way to the Eastern Maine Championship game. As a senior, not only did they take home Eastern Maine gold, but won the State Championship, 1-0 over Telstar. Tracy scored the only goal of the game. It was the first ever State Championship for FA and longtime Head Coach Gene Philpot. Tracy was selected to the Class C All-State Field Hockey team that season. Tracy may have become an even better overall athlete when her playing days at FA came to an end. She competed in several marathons, canoe races (with her husband, Kenny, a world class kayaker), and in golf. Earlier this year, she broke 80 on her home course. Tracy said her coach and teacher, Gene Philpot, was highly influential on her in school and beyond. “Coach Philpot not only taught me how to win with dignity and respect, but how to be gracious in defeat. These are life lessons that I learned at a young age thanks to Coach Philpot.”
Jennifer Michaud Finch ’94 While at FA, Jennifer was captain of the field hockey, basketball, indoor, and outdoor track teams during her 4-year run. She experienced her most success on the field hockey field and on the track, both indoors and out. From team state championships (in both field hockey and track), individual titles and honors, state records at the time, and a fall or two on the old cinder track (she has the scars to prove it), both of these sports prepared Jennifer for the life ahead. After her time at FA, she went on to not just play, but excel in field hockey, cross country, and track at Springfield College. During graduate school at Northeastern, she coached the cross country teams. Running has always been a big part of Jennifer’s life as she has run over a dozen marathons, and still competes in many half marathons and 5K’s. She has focused her love of sports in her career as a sports cardiologist, currently in Massachusetts. Jen credits her coaches: Gene Philpot, Gary Worthing, and George Rolleston, as well as her parents and family as huge supporters of her over the years of competition. Jen was also inducted into the FA Academic Hall of Fame last year.
Vanessa Lougee ’10 Vanessa was involved in every sports season during her time at FA. During the fall, she played soccer and was voted to the PVC second team her senior season. She played softball and won the Coaches Award twice. Vanessa was most known for her time gracing the basketball court. She is one of only two female players at Foxcroft to have scored over 1,000 points. She was voted to the Big East Conference First Team her junior and senior seasons. She was a 2010 McDonald's All-Star and was named the Ernest “Lap” Lary Award winner her senior year, signifying the top female athlete. Her team made it to the Class C semifinals her senior season. After school, Vanessa went on to Washington County Community College where she won the President’s Award for Excellence in Heavy Equipment Maintenance and was the WCCC Student of the Year in 2011. Vanessa credits FA faculty members Wayne Strout, John Sylvester, Doreen Emerson, and Jen Bickford as having big impacts on her school career and her life beyond FA.
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IN TOUCH
50s Members of the Class of 1958 met for their yearly brunch at the Bear’s Den on 8/08/16 .
Proud grandfather Rob Grey ’60, announces that his grandson Joshua Bombero ’13, received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He is a Cadet in the Class of 2020. After graduating from FA he enlisted as a linguist and requested German as his second language but was assigned Chinese. Josh is also the grandson of the late Dartha Brown Grey, also of the Class of 1960. In addition to being awarded the Tillson D. Thomas Award this past summer, Tom Lyford ’64 and his high school sweetheart Phyllis Raymond ’66, celebrated 50 years of marriage with a cruise to Bermuda. They also returned to Quebec City where they originally honeymooned in 1966.
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The Class of 1964 held an impromptu reunion on 8/07/16. Pictured front row from L-R: Joel Patterson, Cherylee Olsen Brown, Irene Thomas Tumosa, Lynne Howe Dercole, Carol Speed Patterson, and Sandra Bishop Dwyer. In the back L-R: Ron Thomas, Lou Campbell, Carolyn Hesketh Fitz-Patrick, Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader, Mike Dugay ’65, and Ron Coffin. The class is sad to report the passing of classmate Sandra Bishop on 9/26/16 after a ten year battle with cancer.
Tim ’75 and Ann Miller King ’76 are thrilled to be back at their lake house in Plattsburgh, NY. They are both semi-retired. Tim enjoys his DJ service and Ann is a part-time nurse educator. They had the arrival of grandbaby #6 in May. John Champeon ’76 had the privilege of giving the induction speech for his father Wayne Champeon at the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame banquet in August, 2015. He said that it was a wonderful day for all the Champeon family and would also like to congratulate Kevin Nelson ’75 and Dean Smith ’86 (see below) for following in his Dad’s footsteps. He noted that FA is well represented by three very classy individuals!
This past summer, Webber Hardware, owned by Mark ’77 and Nancy Anderson Robinson ’78 achieved the designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing Store”, a feat accomplished by completing a number of key performance drivers that provide a better overall shopping experience. Congratulatons Mark and Nancy!
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Missy Curtis Johnson ’95 recently purchased a new home in Rumford, ME, where she lives with her twin sons John and Jeremiah. On 5/24/16 her daughter Christie gave birth to her first grandchild, Alana Marie. Alana Marie Lillian Sophia Santoro was the name chosen by Kristen Bisbee Santoro ’96 and her husband Fred for their daughter born 12/30/15. Kristen is an engineer at CDM Smith in Boston, working primarily in waste water management (see pic on next page)
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A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, Susannah Winsley ’02 is an RN and was recently deployed to Craig Joint Theater Hosptial at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. This is quite a change from her previous charge as a labor and delivery nurse in San Antonio, TX.
IN TOUCH In June of 2014, Abbey Manchester ’02 of Portland, who works as a 6th grade teacher at Greeley Middle School, was married to Jason Eisenhuth from Vermont. They met playing ultimate frisbee.
Nine days after his first child was born, Justin Hayes ’09 emailed the Alumni Office to let us know. He and his wife Samantha had a son, Michael Allen Hayes, born 8/1/16, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and was 19 1/2” long. He is also the first grandchild for Scott and Debbie Bonsey Hayes ’80. (see pic at right)
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Born on 4/28/16 to Mary TibbettsNicholas ’03 and her husband Peter was a daughter, Aria Catherine. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20.5” long. To Kevin Davis-Knowlton ’03 and his wife Jess a son Ronan was born on his grandmother Julie Grant Knowlton’s ’77 birthday: 3/13/16. (see pic at right) Married on Valentine’s Day in 2014, Ryan Shorey ’02 and Jamie Taylor ’06 welcomed a baby girl Lillyann Ruth Shorey on 5/4/16. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz., and was 21” long. Joining big brother Carter, 5, is Isabella Grace Merrill, born 9/4/16 to Trey ’03 and Jillian Merrill. (see pic to right) Josh Pelletier ’06 was inducted into the Maine Wrestling Hall of Fame in August. Pictured here (right) with is father, Maynard and FA Wrestling Coach Luis Ayala. Cedar Rae Boone was born on 6/27/16 to Kayla Clukey Boone ’08 and her husband TJ ’04. Grandparents are Chip ’82 and Dora Clukey, Tim Boone ’80, and great grandparents are Dale ’55 and Sandi Clukey and Bert ’58 and Joeene Gilman Boone ’60. Whitney Wright Edwards ’08 and her husband Ryan welcomed a son Ryder Peter born 6/8/16. He is the grandson of Peter ’81 and Shirley Nason Wright ’80.
The Alumni Office recently reconnected with Li “Danny” Liu ’11 who will be graduating in 2018 from RIT with a Master’s Degree in information science and technologies with a concentration in database and web technologies. “During undergrad study I was busy, and constant prioritization was essential to stay on top of tasks. But prioritization on deadlines became a hassle when tasks accumulated and deadlines changed or canceled. So I created a basic app to prioritize my upcoming deadlines to not forget them. After a few iterations of updates, PriorityClouds is now a breeze to use, storing notes and digital bookmarks so users can access them anywhere in the world.” Although PriorityClouds.com is a relatively small project, he hopes to produce more influential projects in the next three years.
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Lillian Ronan Davis-Knowlton
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This past summer, Lydia Zepeda ’13, participated in the Maine Government Summer Internship Program with the Maine Department of Labor. She spent twelve weeks working for the department as a communications assistant in the Office of the Commissioner. Lydia is an English communcations and media studies major at Emmanuel College in Boston.
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MICHELLE EMILY BUCK ROOM Life is precious. For a family living after an untimely death, life has a hard time returning to normalcy. Dr. Alfred S. Buck is living proof. On December 17th, 2015, in Pennsylvania, Dr. Buck’s 19-year-old granddaughter, Michelle, was struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle and died as a result of the accident. Michelle was a sophomore at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. Growing up, she was a strong student who loved to travel and loved being in the outdoors. In wanting to honor the life of Michelle, Dr. Buck and his family decided that her legacy must live on: a legacy based on the love of learning and doing, one that can help other people and with that, help the family to live life again. On Friday, August 5th, as part of Foxcroft Academy’s Alumni Weekend, the FA Board of Trustees held a dedication and ribbon cutting of a new classroom in the Mary Kammerer Fittig Humanities Wing to the memory of Michelle Emily Buck. “We believe in the love of learning, just like Michelle did,” said Arnold Shorey, FA Head of School. “Even though Michelle did not graduate from Foxcroft, her family’s legacy to FA is as strong an any graduates we have had. FA would be proud of any of our students who would follow Michelle’s dedication to and the love of learning.” The Buck name is synonymous with Foxcroft Academy as the Buck House (named after Dr. Buck’s Aunt Anna) in Dover-Foxcroft was the Head of School’s residence for many years. It is still owned and maintained by Foxcroft Academy to this day. Dr. Buck and his son Alfred E. Buck were in attendance along with several family members. Speakers included; Dr. and Mr. Buck, Arnold Shorey, FA Head of School, Dr. Richard Swett, President of the FA Board of Trustees, and Rev. Chad Poland ’91, Pastor of the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. The Fittig Humanities Wing was dedicated last year during alumni festivities. “Loved by all who knew her. She blessed us with her intellect, artistry, and goodness,” the Buck Family.
Michelle Emily Buck Room Dedication Friday August 5th 2016 WHERE CAN YOU FIND OUT THE LATEST NEWS AND HAPPENINGS AT FOXCROFT ACADEMY?
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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2017 MAKE PLANS NOW TO CELEBRATE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2017 August 4th - 6th
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Pony 5K Race: 8 am at FA Community Tennis Tournament: 8 am Alumni Basketball: 9 am at FA gym Alumni Soccer: 10 am Alumni Field Hockey: 10 am Golf Scramble: 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm at Foxcroft Golf Course Cornerstone Society Reception: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Alumni Banquet: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Fireworks at Sebec Lake: around 8 pm
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Alumni Breakfast: 8 - 10 am in Pride Student Center Alumni Ice Hockey Game: TBA at Alfond Arena in Orono
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Saturday, Dec. 3rd Embassy Suites in Waltham, MA Monday, December 19th Young Alumni Gathering at Pat’s Pizza in Dover-Foxcroft Week of February 18-25 TBA Orlando, Florida Possible reunion event in California Week of April 15-22 TBA Contact the Alumni Office for further information Upcoming Reunions If your class year ends in a 2 or 7, make plans now for Alumni Weekend 2017. The Alumni Office has heard from three classes who will definitely be having events next year. Class of 1952 - Tom Gerrish (207) 564-7584 htgerrish@gmail.com Class of 1967 - Judy Collins Leighton (207) 564-2854 leightondov@aol.com Clas of 1972 - Suzanne Cox Raymond (207) 564-8817 sraymond72@roadrunner.com Look out Fenway Park! The Foxcroft Ponies hosted first alumni gathering at a Red Sox game this past spring. It was a perfect night for baseball and a great vew from the Coca-Cola Deck with some great ballgame fare. Enjoying the game were Seth Gabarro ’03, Ty Kennedy ’03, Peter Ingraham, ’80, Dave Ingraham ’75, Shawn Keenan ’96, Kevin Keenan ’93, Jeff Glover ’74 and their friends and guests. First ever FA reunions were held in Phoenix, Arizona and Austin, Texas last spring. Hosting the event in Austin were Peter Poulin ’79 and Julie Campbell ’79. Pictured here with them are Arnold Shorey and Richard Preble ’51. Others attending included: Kelly Chase Dennis ’99 and Betty Cail Friend ’52
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ANNUAL DONOR REPORT Dear Alumni and Friends,
My first year as President of the Board has been a very fulfilling and enjoyable one, working with an outstanding group of board members. As well as devotion to Foxcroft Academy, our board brings strong backgrounds in education, government, business, finance, law and healthcare. We have been working with the administration on issues that will maintain the present excellence of FA, and also considering options for the future that would provide our students with even better opportunities to succeed. This fall we had a successful accreditation process through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, passing with flying colors. Our steadily increasing enrollment has risen to 467 students this year. A number of these students come with their families who have chosen to move to the area because of FA’s reputation for providing a great educational experience. I am pleased to report that the 2015-16 Annual Fund surpassed our goal, raising just over $107,000 to assist in making our educational programming the best it can be. Total donations amounted to just over $300,000, including gifts to the Fittig Humanities Wing and Gary D. Wakeland Memorial Pole Vault Pit. Support of this kind says a lot about the generosity of our alumni and friends and their backing of FA’s vision for the future. My wife Caroline and I have chosen to join the Legacy Circle, whose members have opted to leave a bequest or planned gift to the Academy. During Alumni Weekend 2016, we welcomed four new members to the Circle, three under the age of 40 and I would like to very much encourage you to make FA part of your legacy as well. On behalf of the Board, I offer my sincerest thanks for your continued support and interest in Foxcroft Academy. Richard Swett, MD President, Board of Trustees
FOXCROFT FUND NEWS This year is shaping up to be a great year here at FA. We have been able to move forward with our new online giving site, GiveCampus.com, where we have the current and upcoming giving campaigns highlighted.
Foxcroft Fund Annual Campaign FA Swim Team Scoreboard/Timing System #Giving Tuesday Our Foxcroft Fund goal for this year is $100,000 and we are currently 40% of the way to reaching our goal! Please consider making a gift today. Help us to help our students and reach our goal. From academics, arts, athletics and programs to classroom materials, electronic devices and upgraded technology, the Foxcroft Fund is at the heart of it all.
By making your annual donation to the fund, you will not only support the school but every gift is a measure of FA’s success. Each gift is an investment in FA which bolsters our reputation amongst academic circles, parents, donors, prospective students and families considering making the move to our town. This November 29th, join the global movement and help us show support for our school by participating in #GivingTuesday. We have Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now Giving Tuesday. We hope you will all show your support on Giving Tuesday by making a donation and helping us spread the word with social media!
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1823 Society ($5,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Swett President’s Society ($2,500+) Benevity Community Impact Fund Dr. Hillary & Mr. Joseph Caruso Mrs. Mary Kammerer Fittig Ms. Linda J. Gammon Ms. Kelly A. Keenan Mr. Lin, Jianwen Maine Army National Guard Oak Grove Foudation Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith * Founders’ Society ($1,000+) Mrs. Ann M. Bitting Mrs. Barbara O. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Brown Mr. Cao, Yandong Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cummings Estate of Janet Cunningham Mr. Edgar E. Gammon Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Gurall Mr. Timothy S. Hagelin Mrs. Donna L. Hathaway Mr. Peter C. Ingraham Mr. & Mrs. Richard Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lizotte Mrs. Yoriko McClure Mr. & Mrs. Chris McGary Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Oldfield * Mrs. Karen G. Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Poole * Mr. David Ruksznis Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Shorey Mr. Robert T. Trefethen Mr. Wang, Dan Mr. Yingde, Yi Headmaster’s Society ($500+) Ababa Investments LLC Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Almy Mr. Eric L. Annis Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Buck MD
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Cohen Mr. Timothy W. Blakely Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan Mrs. Lorna A. Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Herbert F. Cronin Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Chadbourne Mr. Peter W. Culley Mrs. Sheila F. Chaplin Mrs. Joyce Dean Mr. & Mrs. Peter Chase Mr. Michael P. Doore Mr. Terry J. Chase Mr. & Mrs. Dana Freese Jr. Mrs. Christina Corbin-Price Ms. Jan Glover Mrs. Alexis J. Cunningham Dr. Arthur L. Hanson Mrs. Irene F. Dow Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Hews Mrs. Mary W. Frederick Mrs. Julie W. Hey Mr. & Mrs. Crowell Hall IV Kerry & Larry Jones Mr. Timothy A. Hanson Mr. Ernest W. Judkins III Dr. Thomas A. Harvey Mrs. Laurie G. Lachance Mr. Norman E. Higgins Mrs. Louise F. Lazare Mrs. Dione Hutchinson Mr. Liu, Weilun Mrs. Rebecca F. Janjic Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lougee * Mrs. Grace Langley Ms. Rebecca Maynard PhD Mrs. Tamara L. Linkfield Dr. & Mrs. David McDermott Mr. Robert E. MacNevin Ms. Mia L. Morrison Mr. Theodore W. Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Nason Mrs. Kandi S. Martin Mr. Donald P. Phillips Mrs. Betty-Jane Meader Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Pratt Mr. Aubrey J. Merrill Mr. & Mrs. John Raymond Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Trey Merrill Mrs. Lois W. Reynolds Mr. Larry S. Mitchell Mr. Ronald E. Ruksznis Mr. James B. Moir Mr. David L. Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Jay E. Nutter II Mr. & Mrs. Tim Smith Mrs. Carol Patenaude Mr. Matthew D. Spooner Mrs. Sandra Perkins & Dr. Kathleen Thibault Mr. William Rayfield III Mrs. Bevin St. Charles Mrs. Martha G. Rollins Hon. & Mrs. Kevin L. Stitham Mrs. Elsa J. Sanborn Dr. Robert L. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Barry Schrager Mrs. Shirleen Vainio Mr. John Small Mrs. Margaret Wakeland Dr. Sean Stitham Mr. & Mrs. Daniel N. White Ms. Rhonda Tyler Mr. James L. Williams Mrs. Cheryl L. Vigue Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wright Mr. John E. Wiles Mr. & Mrs. Gary Worthing Architects’ Society ($250+) Mr. & Mrs. Ethan L. Annis Builders Society ($100+) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Scott Adkins Mr. & Mrs. Chris Arno Mr. Tyler Adkins Mr. & Mrs. Luis Ayala Mrs. Leone W. Adler LCDR Ret. Carmel Belanger Mr. Richard E. Albee Mr. Lionel Bishop Mr. Thomas P. Allen
Mr. Eric W. Anderson Captain Robert E. Annis Anonymous Mrs. Susan A. Babash Mr. William S. Babash Mr. Philip E. Badger Jr. Dr. Jane E. Barker PhD Mr. & Mrs. Walt Beaulieu Mr. Travis J. Belanger Mr. & Mrs. Carl Bickford Mr. & Mrs. William Bisbee Mrs. Dorothy A. Blanchard Mrs. Helen Boemmels Mrs. Helen G. Brown Mrs. Joline L. Brown Mr. Robert B. Brown II Mr. Louis F. Campbell Ms. Cao, Vivian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Carleton Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Caruso Mr. Wayne S. Champeon Mr. Richard D. Chase Dr. Kevin P. Chasse Mrs. Shirley Clark Mr. Ronald A. Coffin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Coy Mr. Duane E. Crabtree Mr. Edward C. Craine Mrs. Cindy S. Curran Mrs. Juanita M. Cushing Mr. Broderick A. Davis Mrs. Marina F. Davis Mrs. Helen Deag Mrs. Kelly I. Dennis Ms. Laura K. Doore Mr. Daniel Dorchester Mrs. Louise Dow Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Dow Mrs. Deborah J. Dunham Ms. Marie L. Duplessis Mrs. Cheryl L. Dyer Ms. Judith R. Ellery Mrs. Deanna Ferry Mrs. Sheila A. Fitzmaurice Mr. & Mrs. Paul Flanders Dr. David P. Frasz and Dr. Lesley M. Fernow Mr. Jason W. Frederick Mr. Robert C. Freese Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Gabarro Mr. & Mrs. Howard Garniss Mr. Jeffrey B. Glover Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gould Mrs. Jean K. Grinnell Mr. Peter M. Hartel Mr. Troy W. Hartley PhD Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Hatt Mrs. Kristin Hersey Dr. & Mrs. Norman Hill Mr. William N. Huntington Mr. Stephen H. Hurd Mrs. Celeste B. Hyer Mrs. Ann S. Ingraham Mr. David W. Ingraham Mr. & Mrs. Hugh R. Johnston
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ANNUAL GIVING Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Jolin Mr. Kevin F. Keenan Mr. John J. Klimavicz Mr. Brian Krause Miss Jane I. Ladd Mr. Timothy Largay Dr. Kelly M. Larson-Brunner Mrs. Carolyn E. Lemmings Mrs. Lindsey Lessard Mr. James A. Levensalor Mr. Curt E. Lombard Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Lyford Dr. & Mrs. Warren MacDonald Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. MacNevin Mr. & Mrs. Neil A. Mallett Mrs. Judith W. Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Mayhew Ms. Deb Maynard Ms. Amelia L. McDermott Ms. Lori McLaughlin Mr. Hamish McLeish Ms. Darcy Merrill Mrs. Katie B. Miles Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Millett Mr. Philip J. Moore Mr. George Murray Mr. & Mrs. Toby J. Nelson Mrs. Donna Newhouse Mr. Jay E. Nutter Sr. Mrs. Margaret A. Patzner Mr. Graham Pearsall Mr. & Mrs. David R. Perkins Mr. Peter M. Poulin Mr. Raymond H. Poulin Jr. Mrs. Rebecca L. Prescott Ms. Ellen B. Pride Mrs. Lynette W. Rayfield Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Rideout Ms. Morgan Rublee Dr. &Mrs. Dennis A. Ruksznis Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Seavey Mr. & Mrs. Dean J. Smith Mrs. Glenda B. Smith Mr. &Mrs. Jeryme Smith Lt. Col. Matthew Smith Mrs. Gwen Smith-Emery Dr. Mark D. Stitham Ms. Stacy O. Stitham Ms. Susan A. Stitham Mr. Wayne M. Strout Dr. Diana S. Swett Ms. Jaclyn Tourtelotte Towne Holmbom American Legion No. 116 Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Towne Ms. Vicki Vincent Mr. Richard W. Washburn PhD Mr. & Mrs. David Weatherbee Ms. Pam Weatherbee Mrs. Katherine A. Wells Mr. & Mrs. John Wentworth Mrs. Van D. Wentworth Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. White
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Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wiers Mr. & Mrs. Victor Woodbrey Mrs. Kathleen E. Yeatts Mr. Haldon L. Young Dr. Joseph W. Zilinsky Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zilinsky Benefactors’ Society ($50+) Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Ames Mr. An, ByeongJun Mr. James Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Herbert M. Aumann Dr. & Mrs. Robert D. Bach Mrs. Nancy C. Battick Mr. Anthony H. Brazys Mr. David C. Bryant Mrs. Marilyn M. Cameron Mrs. Avis L. Canders Mrs. June W. Cassidy Mrs. Lorraine Catlin Mr. Kenneth C. Clark Mrs. Priscilla J. Clark Mr. & Mrs. David E. Clement Mr. Jerry J. Clukey Mrs. Odella Crawford Mrs. Elizabeth G. Ellis Mrs. Rachel C. Fitzpatrick Dr. & Mrs. William C. Forbes III Mr. Mitchell A. Forrest Mr. Michael D. Freese Mrs. Sharon A. Gary Mr. Daniel S. Gibson Mrs. Cathie Goodine Mr. Derek W. Grant Mrs. Dagmar A. Greenleaf Mrs. Donna J. Grout Mr. Joshua Guthrie Mrs. Bonnie G. Guyotte Mrs. Marilyn M. Hall Ms. Sara J. Hayes Mrs. Rachel H. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Jones Lt. Col. Daniel O. Joyce and Ms. Gail E. Glover Ret. Gen. & Mrs. Robert C. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Lee Mrs. Donna L. Lindsay Dr. Patrick H. Lizotte Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Lyford Ms. Melissa J. MacAlister Mr. & Mrs. John McLeod Mr. Nicholas Miller Mr. Robert W. Mitchell Morgan Stanley Mrs. Susan W. Morris Mrs. Carolyn W. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Jason Osborne Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Page Major Andrew F. Parsons Mr. Allen Patterson CPA Mr. & Mrs. Irving J. Patterson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Pearl Ms. Georgeine Philpot
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Johnson Mrs. Roberta L. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Todd A. Reed Ms. Mirna E. Reyes-Henderson Mrs. Nancy R. Jordan Mr. & Mrs. William V. Robinson Mrs. Patricia Lamoreau Ms. Nancy Rotkowitz Mr. & Mrs. Mark R. Lewis Mr. Melbourn A. Sanborn Mr. & Mrs. Onie D. Lougee Mr. Dennis R. Lyford Mr. William R. Sawtell Mr. James L. Macomber Mrs. Dianne Shattuck Mrs. Linda S. Steiger Mr. & Mrs. Galen McKenney Mr. John G. Stone Mr. Richard P. Preble Sr. Mrs. Gail M. Stutzman Ms. Susan Ramsey Mrs. Phyllis J. Rankin Mr. & Mrs. John Sylvester Mr. Harley M. Taylor Mr. Gary J. Raymond Mr. John Tumosa Mrs. Nancy Seddon Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Weatherbee Ms. Angela L. Smart-Davis Ms. Robbin L. White Mr. Robert W. Smeaton Mrs. Louise Wiley Mr. & Mrs. Henry Smith Mrs. Beverly M. Wolf Mr. Jeffrey H. Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Wright Mrs. Sharon Stevens Mr. Daniel M. Straine Ponies’ Club ($25+) Mrs. Tracy S. Stutzman PhD Mr. Royce F. Albert Mrs. Janece L. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Milton Anderson Mr. Robert Weber Mr. Craig M. Andrews Jr. Mr. Frederick T. Weston Mr. & Mrs. James D. Annis Mrs. Hilary L. Wyatt Anonymous Mrs. Brenda G. Avery Friends of FA Mrs. Priscilla A. Barnes Mr. Samuel F. Almy Ms. Jane S. Blay Anonymous Ms. Carolyn Brown Mr. & Mrs. Robert Canning Mrs. Lucille P. Chase Class of 1959 Class of 1957 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy A. Dunn Mrs. Wilda G. Clough Mrs. Mary J. Edgerly-Gillentine Mr. Dale J. Clukey Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Pierre A. Gaudion Mr. & Mrs. Chad Curtis Mrs. Katy Godley Mr. Randall E. Dow Mrs. Donna Hett Ms. Marcia B. Ellery Mrs. Jessica L. Inch Mrs. Karen D. Fraser Mr. Hunter Law Ms. Cynthia Freeman-Cyr Mrs. Jeanne J. Levasseur Mr. H. Thomas Gerrish Mrs. Elsie London Mrs. Donna J. Gesner Mr. Bradley J. Martin Mr. John A. Glover Mrs. Barbara A. Miller Mrs. Deborah Gray Ms. Samantha J. Perry Mr. Thomas J. Hall Ms. Amy Qiu Mrs. Charlotte T. Harrington Ms. Kathy E. Richards Mrs. Norma Harris Mr. Christopher B. Shorey Mrs. Maryann Hartley Mr. Stephen D. Sharrow Mrs. Mary K. Hartnett Mr. Fernando Velasco Mrs. Ethel L. Hersey Mr. Wang, Song-Ping Ms. Jean P. Hitchcock Ms. Julie A. Washington Mr. Wayne E. Howe Mrs. Edith L. Hussey
This listing includes all donors to the 2015-16 Annual Giving Campaign whose gifts were received between 7/1/2015 6/30/2016. If there is an error in listing, notify Cathy Hall (207) 564-6542 * indicates gift-in-kind donation indicates member of the Cornerstone Society (see story page 26)
LEGACY CIRCLE The Foxcroft Legacy Circle - Make a Difference Many of us feel the compelling need to make a difference–to leave a lasting impact on the people most dear to us and the town in which we grew up. Our search for significance and the desire to plan for the future leads many of us to consider our legacy. A bequest is perhaps the easiest and most tangible way to have a lasting impact on people and organizations like Foxcroft Academy that mean the most to us. Bequests through a trust, will, retirement account, or life insurance policy are increasingly popular because they cost nothing now, no amount is too small, and beneficiaries can be changed at any time. Legacy gifts allow the Academy to remain financially strong for years to come, and each gift makes a profound and lasting difference for the school and students. The Foxcroft Legacy Circle recognizes all who have made a bequest in the following forms:
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Outright Bequest Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Lead Trust Charitable Remainder Trust Real Estate Bequest Life insurance or retirement income designation
As an independent school, the Academy is not eligible for any state capital construction funds; therefore, our endowed funds play a critical role in our future.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST Individuals wishing to retain either for themselves or another, an income interest in their gift to Foxcroft Academy may consider establishing a charitable remainder trust, which could provide a stream of payments for life or a set term of years to a designated beneficiary(ies). There are two basic types of charitable remainder trusts: the charitable remainder unitrust which pays a fixed percentage of the value of the trust as revalued annually, and the charitable remainder annuity trust which pays a set dollar amount annually. The payout from the unitrust will vary from year to year; the payout from the annuity trust remains constant. All payments, whether from a unitrust or an annuity trust, are made solely from the assets of the trust. In general, to establish a charitable remainder trust with the Academy, the Board of Trustees requires a minimum gift of $50,000. With a unitrust, money or property is irrevocably transferred to the Academy, with instructions to make payments to one or more individuals annually, either for life or a term of years. The payments will be a fixed percentage of the trust’s value, as revalued annually, varying the amount of payments from year to year. Additional gifts may be made to the unitrust. Generally, the higher the payout set by the donor, the lower the tax deduction will be. On the death of the beneficiary(ies) or upon the expiration of the term, the remaining trust assets will pass to Foxcroft Academy to be used for the purpose originally designated by the donor. An annuity trust, like a unitrust, is separately invested. Unlike a unitrust however, it pays out a fixed payment, as opposed to a variable payment. It is valued only once when the trust is initially established, and a certain percentage of this amount (to be determined) is distributed annually to a named individual or individuals for life or a term of years. Additional gifts cannot be made to an annuity trust. By designating the Trustees of Foxcroft Academy as the remainder beneficiary of these giving instruments, you will receive a charitable tax deduction, and in addition, can save on estate tax and probate costs.
Members of the Legacy Circle
Eric L. Annis ’74 Ethan & Heather Hall Annis ’03 Alfred S. Buck M.D. Herbert & Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54 Joyce Johnston Dean ’50 Kelly Chase Dennis ’99 Mary F. Fittig Edgar E. Gammon ’47 Linda J. Gammon ’71 Donna Libby Hathaway ’66 Dione Williams Hutchinson ’50 John J. Klimavicz ’53 Yoriko McClure Margaret Bradford Patzner ’65 Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 David L. Roberts ’56 Douglas M. Smith ’65 Kevin & Jane Hayes Stitham ’70, ’73 Stacy O. Stitham ’98 Susan A. Stitham ’61 Richard & Caroline Swett John Wiles ’51 Earl M. Wiley ’39 James L. Williams ’51 Betty Wood Wilson ’41
Dave Roberts ’56 is one the latest to leave his legacy to Foxcroft Academy
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GIVING BACK CORNERSTONE SOCIETY We have a very special and deeply dedicated group of donors who support our school and play an integral part of what makes Foxcroft Academy such a great institution. To honor their loyalty and generosity, we have created the Cornerstone Society. This a group who have chosen to include Foxcroft Academy at the heart of their giving whether they are a member of the Founders’ Society, the Legacy Circle, or a donor who has for ten years consecutively given a gift in support of the Annual Fund. We believe that this group is the cornerstone of what builds the foundation that helps Foxcroft inspire lifelong learning in our students.
THANK YOU! Leona Wellington Adler ’62 Chris & Susan Almy Milton and Flora Anderson Eric Annis ’74 Ethan and Heather Hall Annis ’03 Brenda Gagnon Avery ’68 Bill Babash ’82 Jane Barker ’53 Walt and Carolyn Beaulieu Bill & Elaine Bisbee Ann Bitting Dorothy Anderson Blanchard ’57 Barbara Brown Don and Kimette Chase Brown ’81 Joline Dow Brown ’55 Alfred and Elizabeth Buck Marilyn Mayhew Cameron ’52 Margret Grant Campbell ’93 Lorna Wilson Carroll ’58 Joe and Hillary Steinke Caruso ’96 Peter ’79 and Roxanne Davis Chase ’78 Kevin Chasse Linda Huntington Cohen ’67 Tom and Doris Gammon Coy ’61 ’64 Duane Crabtree ’58 Herb and Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54 Peter Culley ’61 Doug and Lori Cummings Rick Davis ’68 Joyce Johnston Dean ’52 Kelly Chase Dennis ’99 Louise Thomas Dow ’54 Deborah Cookson Dunham ’79 Wilson Eldridge ’42 Sarah Keenan Eluk ’97 Mary Kammerer Fittig Karen Dunn Fraser ’79 David Frasz & Lesley Fernow Jason Frederick ’94 Mary Webber Frederick ’67 Cindy Freeman-Cyr Dana & Alicia Freese Rob Freese ’97
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Mike Freese ’04 Betty Cail Friend ’52 Edgar “Gene” Gammon ’47 Linda Gammon ’71 Joan Brewster Garniss ’58 Pierre and Jamie Gaudion Tom Gerrish ’52 Donna Allen Grout ’82 Kristen Anderson Gurall ’65 Tim Hagelin ’81 Members of the Cornerstone Society and others Clair ’77 and Cathy Hall gather at the Peakes House for a pre Alumni Bernard & Hazel Hammond Banquet social Skip Hanson ’62 Tim Hanson ’76 Karen Gammon Pomeroy ’73 Donna Libby Hathaway ’66 Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Sara Hayes ’70 Blaine ’59 and Mary Lanpher Rideout ’65 Ethel Hersey David Roberts ’56 Russell ’73 and Vandy Ellis Hewett ’75 Jim ’59 and Margaret Robinson Ken and Linda Knowlton Hews ’65 Martha Green Rollins ’37 Norman and Terri Hill David Ruksznis ’65 Jean Hitchcock Ron Ruksznis ’63 Dione Williams Hutchinson ’50 Arnold and Stacy Shorey Ann Ingraham Diane Varnum Smith ’61 Peter Ingraham ’80 Douglas Smith ’65 Rick ’82 and Cindy Thompson Johnson ’84 Glenda Smith Roberta Johnston Bevin Kelly St. Charles ’94 Kerry and Larry Jones Kevin ’70 and Jane Hayes Stitham ’73 Nancy Rollins Jordan ’72 Stacy Stitham ’98 Ernest Judkins ’65 Susan Stitham ’61 Greg Karr ’88 Wayne Strout Kelly Keenan ’92 Richard and Caroline Swett John Klimavicz ’53 Andy and April Taylor Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79 Bob Trefethen ’54 Tom & Leslie Hall Lizotte ’70 Julie Ambrose Washington ’71 Yoriko McClure David and Marie Heath Weatherbee ’66 David and Ellen McDermott Pam Weatherbee ’76 Chris and Jodi McGary John and Melinda Wentworth Galen and Jane McKenney Van Wentworth Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader ’64 Fred Weston ’47 Aubrey Merrill ’66 John Wiles ’51 Jane Hibbard-Merrill & Charles Merrill ’60 Earl Wiley ’39 Jim Moir ’62 Jim Williams ’51 Rick and Nancy Stone Page ’60 Betty Wood Wilson ’41 Margaret Bradford Patzner ’65 Marie Gerrish Woodbrey ’49 Gary and Jane Worthing
MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS In Memory of Duane Mallett Foxcroft Academy Class of 1957
In Memory of Maggie Gammon Poulin ’56 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coy
In Memory of Virginia Weston Bradford ’37 her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Gould
In Memory of Harold Newman Foxcroft Academy Class of 1959
In Memory of Aunt Maggie Gammon Poulin ’56 Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan
In Memory of Norman ’40 & Cleo Thompson Hill ’33 their daughter Deborah Hill Gray
In Memory of Charles Hoxie ’65 Mr. Richard Albee
In Memory of Larry Cookson ’58 Mr. Duane Crabtree
In Memory of grandson Mickey Anderson ’97 Mr. & Mrs. Milton Anderson
In Honor of their children Mike Ditzel ’94 and Jen Ditzel Stanford ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ditzel
In Memory of classmates Al Robinson, Elizabeth Scribner, and Janece Field Day ’54 Mrs. Jean Grinnell
In Honor of Ethan Annis ’03, Vice-President, FA Board of Trustees his Dad, Eric Annis ’74
In Memory of colleague & friend Jim Brown Mr. Peter Hartel
In Memory of Owen Smith Capt. George Doore Jr.
In Memory of husband Harold Hersey ’38 Mrs. Ethel Hersey
In Memory of Charlene Wehrle Mrs. Susan Babash
In Memory of her husband Russell Dow ’41 Mrs. Irene Dow
In Honor of FA ’75 State Championship Basketball Team Mr. David Ingraham
In Honor of Mirna Henderson Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bach
In Memory of classmates Elizabeth Scribner and Janece Field Day ’54 Mrs. Louise Dow
In Honor of the Class of 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Johnson
In Memory of Elthea Bragg Klimavicz ’39 Mrs. Nancy Battick In Memory of her father Warren Eldridge ’41 Mrs. Ann Bitting In Memory of Margaret Gammon Poulin ’56 her sister Helen Gammon Brown In Memory of Karl Mallett & Steve Hall ’60 Mrs. Avis Canders In Memory of Olivia & Duane Chase Mr. Richard Chase In Honor of Mitchell Chasse ’16 his Dad Dr. Kevin Chasse In Honor of the Class of 1958 Mr. Ken Clark In Memory of Robert F. Leighton ’51 Mrs. Shirley Clark
In Memory of Gemma Corbin Mrs. Hallie Downing In Honor of the Class of 1971 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dunn In Honor of Robert Thorne Ms. Marie Roy Duplessis In Memory of son Michael “Tony” Dyer ’84 Mrs. Cheryl Dyer In Memory of parents John & Janice Ellery Ms. Judy Ellery In Memory of Charlotte Washburn Palmer ’32 Ms. Roberta Fitzgerald In Memory of her father Eugene Coffin Mrs. Donna Gesner In Memory of Derek Quiet ’88 and Anthony Dyer Mrs. Cathie Goodine
Reprinted from the Piscataquis Observer July 2, 1959 “New Signs Adorn the Campus at Foxcroft Academy”
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MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS In Memory of brother Theodore Ladd ’46 and father Theodore Miss Jane Ladd In Memory of Camille “Chuck” Levasseur ’46 his wife Mrs. Jeanne Levasseur In Memory of brother Sheldon F. Johnson ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lewis In Memory of daughter Paulette Marie London ’69 Mrs. Elsie London In Memor y of Gemma Corbin Ms. Terry Marley-Derosier In Memory of Owen Smith Mr. and Mrs. George McKenney In Memory of Sandra Bishop Dwyer ’64 Mrs. Betty-Jane Meader In Honor of children Jacob ’17 & Hillary Redmond ’19 Ms. Darcy Merrill In Memory of Philip S. Annis ’41 Mr. Robert Mitchell In Honor of Bertha Tibbetts Mitchell ’43 Mr. Larry Mitchell In Memory of Jocelyn Faucher Moore ’74 Mr. Philip Moore In Memory of Gemma Corbin Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. In Memory of the family of Fred & Hattie Washburn Mrs. Carolyn Olson In Memory of Graham Higgins ’86 his sister Carol Patenaude In Memory of Virginia Weston Bradford ’37 her daughter Margaret Patzner
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In Memory of Everett & Evelyn Hall Johnston ’28 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Pearl
In Honor of Coleen Nelson Dr. Sean Stitham
In Honor of Tim Smith and Jackie Tourtelotte Ms. Gene Philpot
In Memory of Margaret Gammon Poulin ’56 Dr. Sean Stitham
In Memory of Anne E. Saulmer ’31 Mr. Richard Preble Sr.
In Memory of parents Tillson and Ruth Thomas Dr. Robert L. Thomas
In Honor of her father Robert Beek Ms. Ellen Pride
In Honor of the Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Towne
In Memory of her brother Lincoln Kitchin ’53 Mrs. Phyllis Rankin
In Memory of Ernest “Lap” Lary and Priscilla White Mrs. Cheryl Vigue
In Memory of Mary Butler Raymond ’45 her son Mr. Gary Raymond
In Memory of Gary Wakeland, Alice Dow Shepardson ’29, and Karl Mallett ’60 Mrs. Margaret Wakeland
In Memory of son Jason Raymond ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Raymond In Memory of classmates of ’59 and ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Rideout In Honor of son Mark Robinson ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson In Honor of Sweater Lou Mr. Stephen Sharrow In Memory of his father Owen Smith Lt. Col. Matthew Smith In Memory of her brother Nathan Hall ’54 Mrs. Gweneth Smith-Emery In Memory of brother Philip Asa Stanley ’68 Mr. Jeff Stanley In Honor of the Class of 1963 Mrs. Sharon Stevens In Memory of Virginia Shorey Hon. & Mrs. Kevin Stitham
In Memory of Kermit ’40 and Phyllis Weatherbee, and Elaine Colson Heath ’44 and Paul Levensalor Mr. and Mrs. David Weatherbee In Memory of parents Bob ’38 and Ruth Comeau Weatherbee ’43 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weatherbee In Honor of siblings Robin King Keyte ’76, Randy King ’77, and John King ’71 Mrs. Katherine Wells In Memory of Priscilla Hathorn White ’38 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel White Mr. and Mrs. Robert White In Memory of her husband Robert Wiley ’33 Mrs. Louise Wiley In Memory of his wife Marilyn Gray Young ’55 Mr. Haldon Young In Memory of Benjamin Howard ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zilinsky
SPECIAL GIFTS The “Hope” Fund Horseshoe Tournament In the Fall 2015 issue of the Foxcroft, we wrote of the creation of the Hope Fund, initially begun by Hope Austin Lacouciere ’46 in November 2009. The Hope Fund is dedicated to ensuring that music students interested in the strings program can receive lessons at no cost. Upon the first anniversary of Hope’s death, her family decided to continue a yearly family tradition by holding a horseshoe tournament. It will be held each year around Hope’s birthday, June 15, and the event will be hosted each year in a different location by one of her seven children. Family members will “pay to play” with the proceeds being sent to the Hope Fund here at Foxcroft Academy. This year, over $1400 was added to the fund through the generosity of Hope’s family. Thank you to participants in the tournament as well as other donors who have chosen to remember Hope in this way.
Pictured here are two of Hope’s sons: Jay and Rick Pinkerton
Other Memorial Gifts Jean Hanson, mother of Arthur “Skip” ’62, Tim ’76, Rhonda ’67 and Sharon ’60. Hanson passed away last November. Thank you to those who gave a gift in her memory Walt & Carolyn Beaulieu Wayne Champeon Mary Frederick John Glover Marilyn Hall Ann Ingraham
Jane Washburn Grant of the Class of 1943 passed away unexpectedly in March of this year. Gifts were received in her memory designated to the Fred & Hattie Washburn Scholarship Fund. Emily Adams Ruth Conley D-F Housing Development Corp. Virginia Fitzgerald Mary Frederick Mark Grant Ted Grant
Clair & Cathy Hall Margaret Hon Randy King & Kerry Stone Carolyn Olson Nancy Seddon Jane York
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GIVING BY CLASS Class of 1966
Class of 1957 Dot Anderson Blanchard Anthony Brazys Georganne Howard Dow Donna Smith Hett Marlene Thurston Lyford Dick Washburn Class of 1958 Lorna Wilson Carroll Kenneth C. Clark Duane Crabtree Betty Green Ellis Joan Brewster Garniss
Class of 1937 Martha Green Rollins Class of 1939 Priscilla Johnston Clark Class of 1941 Lucille Pierce Chase Class of 1942 Juanita Hersey Cushing Norma Anderson Harris Class of 1943 Ed Craine Class of 1945 June Warren Cassidy John Glover Jane Ladd Carolyn Washburn Olson Class of 1946 Mel Ames Helen Hussey Deag Irene Fowler Dow Elsie Wheaton London Class of 1947 Gene Gammon Edith Ladd Hussey Fred Weston Class of 1949 Betty Boober Ames Wilda Johnson Clough Beverly Steeves Wolf Marie Gerrish Woodbrey Class of 1950 Joyce Johnston Dean Charlotte Tripp Harrington Dione Williams Hutchinson Ted Marshall Gweneth Hall Smith-Emery
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Class of 1951 Richard Preble Phyllis Kitchin Rankin John Wiles Jim Williams Class of 1952 Marilyn Mayhew Cameron Tom Gerrish Bob MacNevin Class of 1953 Jane Barker John Klimavicz Bill Robinson Class of 1954 Dick & Donne Brown Carleton Astrid Peterson Cronin Louise Thomas Dow Jean King Grinnell Lois Ward Reynolds Janece Field Taylor Bob Trefethen Class of 1955 Joline Dow Brown Richard Chase Shirley Dyer Clark Dale Clukey Sr. Mac Dow Mary Edgerly-Gillentine Mary Weston Hartnett Rachel Hill Howard Wayne Howe Bill Huntington Carolyn Greene Lemmings Judy Ward Marshall Irving Patterson Class of 1956 Della Surette Crawford Doug Lyford Steve Mayhew Lorene Annis Patterson Ginny Appleby Robinson Bob Thomas
Class of 1959 Patsy Ryder Barnes Terry Chase Deanna Embree Ferry Charlotte Andrews Mayhew Blaine Rideout Jim Robinson Class of 1960 Avis Brown Canders Donna Coffin Gesner Walter & Linda Speed Lougee Charlie Merrill Rick & Nancy Stone Page Elsa Anderson Sanborn Bob Smeaton Peggy Shepardson Wakeland Joe Zilinsky Class of 1961 Lionel Bishop Sheila Zwicker Chaplin Jerry Clukey Tom Coy Peter Culley Judy Ellery Sharon Dugay Gary Allen Patterson Linda Smith Steiger Susan Stitham Tom & Dorna Varnum Zilinsky Class of 1962 Leone Wellington Adler Dick Albee Eric Anderson Sue Haber Babash Skip Hanson Jim Levensalor Dennis Lyford Jim Moir Kitty King Wells Class of 1963 Bonnie Gerry Guyotte Maryann Libby Hartley Julie Warren Hey Ron Ruksznis David Shaw
Sharon Emery Stevens Harley Taylor Class of 1964 Lou Campbell Ron Coffin Doris Gammon Coy Tom Lyford Neil Mallett Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader Class of 1965 Joe Anderson Nancy Klimavicz Battick Cheryl Veno Dyer Marcia Ellery Deborah Hill Gray Kristen Anderson Gurall Ken & Linda Knowlton Hews Ernest Judkins III Donna Albee Lindsay Patsy Cole Mallett Peg Bradford Patzner Mary Lanpher Rideout David Ruksznis Douglas Smith Nancy Snow Seddon John Stone Gail Merrill Stutzman Cheryl Plummer Vigue Cherie Stitham White Class of 1966 Bob Annis Phil Badger Lorraine Buck Catlin Elizabeth Bradford Gould Donna Libby Hathaway Don and Tanis Davis Hatt Steve Hurd Phyllis Raymond Lyford Aubrey Merrill Larry Mitchell Donald Phillips Mel Sanborn Dianne Austin Shattuck Jeff Stanley Dave & Marie Heath Weatherbee Jeff Weatherbee Bob White Class of 1967 Dave Bryant Linda Huntington Cohen Mary Webber Frederick Celeste Betts Hyer Patty Kimball Lamoreau Rebecca Maynard Robert Mitchell Philip Moore Lynette Warren Rayfield Libby Glover Wiers
Class of 1968 Brenda Gagnon Avery Helen Gammon Brown Alexis Powell Cunningham Rick Davis Cathie Thomas Goodine Tom Harvey Lorinda Annis Schrager Mark Stitham Class of 1969 Gary Raymond Class of 1970 Jan Glover Sara Hayes Leslie Hall Lizotte Bruce Raymond John Small Kevin Stitham Class of 1971 Brian Bent Clarice Raymond Dunn Linda Gammon Alan & Patty McCarthy Johnson Barbara Peters Miller Jay Nutter Sr. Matthew Smith Julie Ambrose Washington Class of 1972 Carmel Belanger Tim Dunn Nancy Rollins Jordan Grace Dean Langley Suzanne Cox Raymond Sean Stitham Class of 1973 Karen Gammon Pomeroy Jane Hayes Stitham Class of 1974 Eric Annis Jeff Glover Tim Largay Class of 1975 Helen Ames Boemmels Tom Hall Dave Ingraham Judy Johnson Lewis George Merrill Sandy Shapleigh Perkins
Class of 1976 Cindy Strout Curran Randy Dow Tim Hanson Susan Watters Morris Ellen Beek Pride Pam Weatherbee Class of 1977 Marie Roy Duplessis Clair Hall Dan Joyce & Gail Glover Mark Lewis Class of 1978 Roxanne Davis Chase Robbin Pickard White Class of 1979 Peter Chase Debbie Cookson Dunham Karen Dunn Fraser Laurie Gagnon Lachance Hamish McLeish Elizabeth Sherman Perkins Peter Poulin John Tumosa Class of 1980 Peter Ingraham Tom Nason Carol Higgins Patenaude Shirley Nason Wright Class of 1981 Craig Andrews Jr. Don Brown Christina Corbin-Price Mitchell Forrest Tim Hagelin Peter Wright Class of 1982 Bill Babash Donna Allen Grout Troy Hartley Rick Johnson George Murray Shirleen Stone Vainio Class of 1983 Lynne Coy-Ogan Jim Macomber Class of 1984 Robert Brown II Cindy Thompson Johnson Class of 1985 Dan Dorchester Tami Wakeland Flanders Erin O’Neill Nason Robyn Wrye Sprecher
GIVING BY CLASS
Class of 1986 Royce Albert Paul Flanders Tammy Dishaw Linkfield Kristie Ellis McLeod Dean Smith Class of 1987 Jack McLeod Andy Parsons Mirna Reyes-Henderson Tim Smith Class of 1988 Carl Bickford
Class of 1989 Rebecca Foreman Janjic Bill Rayfield John and Kerri Leland Raymond Katy Deitz Yeatts Class of 1990 Chris Arno Nancy Hathaway Seavey
Class of 1998 Stacy Stitham
Class of 1999 Kelly Chase Dennis Class of 2000 Sam Almy Lindsey Hill Lessard Class of 2001 Mike Doore Dianna Swett Hilary Hewett Wyatt Class of 2002 Pat Lizotte Class of 2003 Tyler Adkins Ethan & Heather Hall Annis Laura Doore Rachel Almy Fitzpatrick Trey Merrill Dan & Tara Stone White
Class of 1991 Angela Stutzman Ayala Jen Carey Bickford Kelly Larson-Brunner John Sylvester
Class of 2004 Mike Freese
Class of 1992 Tim Blakely Kelly Keenan Tracy Michaud Stutzman
Class of 2006 Travis Belanger Amy Qiu
Class of 1993 Kevin Keenan Kandi Grant Martin Becky Grant Prescott Glenda Reed Sylvester Class of 1994 Tom Allen Jason Frederick Bevin Kelly St. Charles Class of 1995 Derek Grant Toby and Miranda Johnson Nelson Class of 1996 Joe & Hillary Steinke Caruso Jay Nutter II
Class of 2005 Melissa MacAlister
Class of 2008 Amelia McDermott Class of 2009 Graham Pearsall Class of 2011 William Liu Samantha Perry Class of 2012 Steve Sharrow Chris Shorey Class of 2014 John Byeong Jun Hunter Law Ryan Wang
Class of 1997 Dianne Sharrow Arno Rob Freese Joanna Downs Smith
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Contact Cathy Hall or Kristin Hersey at (207) 564-8351 or visit FA’s planned giving pages at www.foxcroftacademy.org/about/support-fa/planned-giving/ to learn more
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