Foxcroft Academy Alumni Magazine Fall 2017 by Foxcroft Academy

FOXCROFT Volume No. XLVIII Fall/Winter 2017

CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF BEING A GLOBAL SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL MAINE! Pg. 16

A PUBLICATION OF FOXCROFT ACADEMY FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S ADDRESS In honor of the theme of a global perspective in this issue, I want to share an excerpt from the 1909 Academy Review, “Until this year, the comparatively few out-of-town students who have attended the Academy have easily found board in private families. But when the present school year opened with an out-of-town enrollment equal to one third the entire student body, the question of board became a serious one. Because of our lack of a dormitory, several students who otherwise would have entered the Academy, either remained at home or went to some other school.” Even in the early 1900’s Foxcroft Academy was open to students who lived beyond the FA community as they were attracted to the educational programs offered. To finish the story, the Trustees directed the Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Edward J. Mayo, to acquire the Chamberlain house on Grange Street to be retrofitted as one of the earliest dormitories in Foxcroft Academy’s history (with great appreciation to the Hon. Kevin Stitham ’70, for providing the FA Reviews from 1908 and 1909). Today the term “out-of-towners” has a new meaning. In 1966-67, Foxcroft Academy began to offer education to AFS students, and community members would board students from countries all over the world. In fact, many alums who participated speak highly about their experience of creating a relationship with their AFS student. FA now has four dormitories on campus, housing nearly 100 students from over 20 different countries. Within Foxcroft Academy’s guiding principle: builds a global perspective through teaching and learning, the FA academic community has once again been forward thinking. FA is entering into the second year of candidacy to become an International Baccalaureate school. International Baccalaureate (IB) is a program that was designed in the 1970’s to prepare students for college. If a student successfully completes an IB program, colleges will consider the student’s application favorably. The curriculum taught by IB teachers will help prepare students for college by emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity which aligns perfectly with Foxcroft Academy’s mission, vision, and guiding principles. Students will take IB courses in mathematics, language arts, world languages, science, social studies, and the arts. In addition, students write an extended essay, and maintain a portfolio evidencing community service, creativity, and physical activity. Each content class will be evaluated by an FA teacher and an IB evaluation committee. If a student amasses enough points, then the student will earn an IB diploma. FA will still offer some AP classes, mostly in the math and science content areas. Industrial technology classes will also be an important option for students as those classes are just as important to a student’s career pathway. FA provides a rigorous educational program regardless of the pathway a student selects. Our pathways provide students an opportunity to better compete with other students in the United States and around the world. Foxcroft Academy was given an opportunity this summer to work with a school in Prague, Czech Republic, to consult on establishing an American high school curriculum. Mr. White, Mr. McGary, and I traveled to Prague in late June. We toured the school and met with their governance committee. We were impressed with their vision and their commitment to open schools across Eastern Europe (Warsaw, Brno, Budapest, etc.) to provide an inexpensive American style education. The school opened with 70 students out of 210 applicants. Also important, the plan includes teacher and student exchanges. Foxcroft Academy students will have the opportunity to travel for a semester to one of the Eastern European schools. Though Danny, Chris, and I only spent 36 hours in Prague, we were impressed with the culture, the beauty, and the history. Times are changing for boarding schools, as students still travel to Foxcroft Academy to learn more about the American culture, countries want schools similar to FA to bring the American education to their country. The Foxcroft Academy community is working diligently to stay current so that FA students get the best educational programming and opportunities. I cannot thank you enough for your support and generosity. Also, on a personal note, after a health scare and an extended stay in a Boston hospital, I have an even greater appreciation for where I live, who I work with, and who I work for. To be part of the Pony Herd is truly an honor and privilege. 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 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 Karen Gammon Pomeroy ’73 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 E. Eugene Gammon ’47 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 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 2017 Editors: Toby Nelson & Cathy Hall Graphic Designers: Toby Nelson Printed by Creative Imaging

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New Faculty and Staff Horizon Scholarships Homecoming Around the Academy Athletic Hall of Fame Alumni Weekend Highlights FA Going Global Alumni Awards Class Reunions Held In Touch Annual Donor Report Alumni Weekend Schedule 2018

2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Class (see story on page 12)

Letter From the Editor - Toby Nelson ’95 - FA Director of Communications and Marketing Hello Pony Nation!

Well we meet again! We had a wonderful summer season on campus, and the beginning of the school year has been a really good one. Last summer, in addition to all of our Foxcroft Academy youth sports camps, we had two summer school classes (which you can read more about in the pages to come), and we once again were the host school for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl football training camps. We had over 90 just graduated seniors on campus for a week, playing football for what could be their final time. All of the coaches and players were amazed at our facilities, which comes as no surprise. Alumni Weekend 2017 was another great celebration. We had one of our biggest ever turnouts at the Alumni Banquet with well over 225 in attendance, and had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Several classes had reunions in the area, and the renewal of the Homecoming Parade really rounded out the weekend. Our fall athletic teams have been highly competitive. As of print date, the football team is our only team still playing. They were the number one seed in the Class D playoffs, and are currently competing to get back to the state championship game for the first time since 2012. The field hockey team had another great year. They lost in the first round of the playoffs, but they only graduated two seniors, so they will be back next year. The boys’ soccer team had one of their better seasons in the last ten years, and the girls’ soccer team made the playoffs after a very long drought. Golf and cross country both saw positive strides as the year went on, and our cheer squad was great on Friday nights. Homecoming was a week full of school spirit, fun, and games. There was plenty of maroon and white on hand! No doubt, the Ponies are alive and well. This edition is loaded with news and information about your alma mater. We have worked hard to make this a publication you want to read over and over. As always, if you have any story or news ideas, please e-mail me, toby.nelson@foxcroftacademy.org. I hope you enjoy this issue of the Foxcroft, as much as we had fun putting it together. Don’t forget, Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. We’d love to have a record number of graduates give back to the institution that gave you so much. The amount doesn’t matter. It’s the thought that counts. As we get closer to the holiday season, I wish you the very best. Thank you for all of your support, and know the herd couldn’t ride without you! Ride on Ponies!

Front Cover - Foxcroft Academy Going Global. More news on our efforts to educate students of Central Maine and beyond is in the next several pages. We hope you enjoy it! Pictured left: Our new FA boarding students went white water rafting during orientation week. They may have gotten a bit wet, but the experience was well worth it! Thanks to CrabApple Whitewater Tours for all of your help and expertise. We will be back next summer!

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NEW FACULTY AND STAFF

WELCOME TO THE HERD!

Brittany Dow Science

Alyce McLeod DuMonthier ’11 Special Education

Marla Gerber ESL Support Specialist

Vanessa Hall ASP Specialist

Vanessa Kelley French

Amy Leighton ’02 Ed. Tech. III

Miranda Johnson Nelson ’95 Admissions Officer

Michael Orcutt Science

FOXCROFT’S LUIS AYALA IS A FINALIST IN THE “MOST VALUABLE COACH” CONTEST It all started with a nomination, and turned into a viral online campaign. Two months ago, FA art teacher, Jane Blay, saw a contest sponsored by US Cellular, called “The Most Valuable Coach” contest. The premise was to honor coaches who go above and beyond the call of duty for their town and school. Ms. Blay thought of one coach who exemplified all these qualities. That coach was Luis Ayala, PE/Health teacher and coach at Foxcroft Academy. After all the nominations were made, US Cellular and their marketing agency went to work whittling the list of 100’s down to a Top 50, and wouldn’t you know, Coach Ayala made the list! That was quite an honor but more was on the horizon. The next step was online voting. Thanks to Coach Ayala’s wife, Angela ’91, and many others on Facebook, Luis received enough votes to get in the Top 15, which was another measuring stick. Because of that, Coach Ayala and Foxcroft Academy received a check for $5,000! On October 16th, a special assembly was held on campus. It consisted of special words from some of Coach Ayala’s assistant coaches and friends, Mr. Shorey, soccer player Levi Stedman ’18, and several members of the US Cellular marketing staff. There were several media outlets on hand, and of course, over 500 students and staff. Needless to say, it was a great day. Voting continues now until November 14th. So, by the time you receive this issue, we will know who came in first. If Luis does win, Foxcroft Academy could receive a check for $50,000, thanks to US Cellular & Samsung. Whether or not he does win, it has been fun to showcase our town and our school to people all over the country. Job well done, Coach Ayala! We love all our coaches!

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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. Through the generous sponsors of our Homecoming Golf Scramble listed below, Horizon Scholarships provide financial support for exceptional academic experiences. Below is one such story of a girl receiving a trip of a lifetime!

by Jasmine Sanchez ’20 daughter of Carol Rogalinski Blethen ’86

Earlier this year in April I was fortunate enough to take an amazing trip across the world to Spain. It was more than amazing and I can’t even put into words how beautiful it was. I got to understand a little bit more of their culture which was intriguing. We went to several places in Spain. Barcelona was our first stop; the weather was a little bit like Maine in the spring, chilly but not too cold. We went to Park Güell which is built of beautiful stone walls. We went to Madrid and we saw the bull arena where bull fights were held. I can’t name all the places we went to, but I can sure tell you one thing, I will never forget this trip. It was so amazing, I got to try baby octopus, got to meet some new friends, got to learn so many wonderful things, got to see so many awesome, historical places. I got to experience so many different cultures and how people live. In Dover-Foxcroft there isn’t much diversity. Being in Spain made me Horizon Scholarship step out of my comfort zone and has helped made me view things from a different standpoint. applications are available This trip has made me love traveling even more than I did before. Thank you so much for to students in the Spring. awarding me the Everett & Evelyn Johnston Horizon Scholarship. This trip truly changed If you are interested the way I view the world. in helping to further endow these worthwhile scholarships, please contact Kristin Hersey, picture of a baby octopus A picture of the Santiago Annual Fund Director,A or that was very delicious. I Bernabéu Stadium (Real Cathy Hall, Director of would have never tried this Madrid) where the Fly Alumni Affairs at if it weren’t for Mr. Thomas Emirates won the European (207) 564-8351. telling me to try it! Cup for soccer.

A picture of me and my friend at the Plaza de España in Madrid. This historical site was like something out of a movie. It was absolutely stunning.

HOMECOMING GOLF SCRAMBLE NETS OVER $8K FOR HORIZON SCHOLARSHIPS Platinum Sponsors

HOMETOWN Health Center Essex St. Dental Horace Mann Insurance Foxcroft Pharmacy Johnson Foundations Freedom House B & B Gold Sponsors Lary Funeral Home Gilman Electrical Supply A.E. Robinson Oil E.W. Littlefield, Inc. & Sons Greenway Equipment Sales Bank of America Me. Fire Protection Systems Lakeshore House Ellis Commercial Services Me. Highlands Credit Union Mallett Real Estate Howard Insurance Mayo Regional Hospital The Nor’easter Restaurant Merriam Architects Pleasant River Lumber Rideout’s Seasonal Services Rowell’s Garage Steinke & Caruso Dental Care Rockwall Gardens SYSCO Shaw’s Supermarket Turner Sporting Goods Bronze Sponsors t.Dow Photography Awards Signage & Trophies Will’s Shop ’n Save Silver Sponsors Kurt Baird Carpentry World of Flags Borislow Insurance Bear’s Den Inn & Restaurant Creative Imaging Kimberly Cavanagh, Attorney Friends Down East Orthopedics Cummings & Associates Dover True Value Eastern Gazette Dennis Paper & Food Service Foxcroft Printing & Sign

Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur

Foxcroft Academy wishes to thank these generous sponsors of the 24th Annual Homecoming Golf Scramble held at Foxcroft Golf Club. Through the efforts of the golf scramble committee: Anthony Phillips ’79, Ethan Annis ’03, Dan White ’03, Cathy Hall, Chris McGary, and Peter Chase ’79, over $8000 was raised to benefit the Foxcroft Academy Horizon Scholarship program.

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PONY SPIRIT "I loved the parade part of homecoming because seeing all of the class floats and how hard they worked on them was really fun to see.” Ainsley Ade ’21

"I really love the pep rally because it brings everyone together at the school with members of the community and it’s just lots of fun!" Kailee Ward ’19

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“My favorite part about homecoming was definitely the pep rally. I loved the environment of it all: the competition, school spirit, and the community of D-F joining in." Rico Ayala ’20

"My favorite part of homecoming was the senior games at the pep rally, because you go three years, watching other seniors do them, and now it was our turn!" Jenna Clukey ’18

"My favorite part is the parade because the whole atmosphere is great and being able to see what everyone accomplished together is amazing!" Alexis London ’19

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"The environment was just an amazing experience to be a part of, seeing the entire community come together to celebrate something. It was amazing!" Olivia Wesley ’20

"The spirit days are always my favorite. I love dressing for PJ day and throwback day. It’s a fun addition to the week.” Emily Curtis ’18

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AROUND THE ACADEMY STUDENTS AND STAFF PRESENT FLAGS FROM 25 NATIONS AT FLAG CEREMONY Top row: - LtoR: Kazuyuki Kawashima [Japan] Dayita Durachman [Singapore] Jinlin "Wayne" Chen [People's Republic of China] Aida Abdykashova [Kazakhstan] Helena Salzmann [Germany] Tsz-Wa "Ashley" Yeung [Taiwan] Maciej "Magic" Nowak [Poland] Middle row: - LtoR: Long Bui [Vietnam] Daniel Rihtnesberg [Sweden] Shadane Hamilton [Jamaica] Leo Diotti [France] Anna Barseghyan [Armenia] Sekton Wandikbo [Indonesia] Bottom row: - LtoR: Youssef El Dieb [Egypt] Goeun "Sue" Kim [South Korea] Yureily Contreras [Dominican Republic] Jenna Clukey [USA] Martin Aagaard [Norway] Anna Honzikova [Czech Republic] Luis Ayala [Ecuador] Not Pictured: Alan Castillo & Alfonso Morales [Guatemala], Ryan& Blaise Laffin [Canada], Mirna Reyes-Henderson [El Salvador], Nick Danso-Adjei [Ghana], and Sirin Teerarattananukulchai [Thailand]

FOXCROFT ACADEMY KEY CLUB RAISES OVER $3K DURING THE 2017 KIWANIS AUCTION There are certain events that you can mark on the calendar every year. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Auction. The Kiwanis Auction happens every year near the end of July at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft. It also meant there was a great opportunity for you to get great deals on many gently used items, as the Foxcroft Academy Key Club opened the Bargain Barn in conjunction with the auction. There were hundreds (really thousands) of items, from clothes (men’s, women’s, and kids), toys, household items, and there was even a Christmas area. You couldn’t beat the prices and all the money went back to support the FA Key Club and all their service projects! You saved and the Key Club gained. A win-win situation to the tune of over $3,000! Congratulations to Key Club Advisor George Rolleston and all the FA Key Clubbers. You continue to do great things in our community and beyond! Don’t worry. Plans are already being made for the 2018 auction. For more information on the D-F Kiwanis Auction, go to http://doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org.

FOXCROFT ACADEMY’S SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS A GREAT SUCCESS Just because school was out for the summer didn’t mean that the learning had to stop. Two programs kept classrooms busy with eager learners, and in turn, students had a relaxed environment to work in. For the second straight year, we offered Freshman Academy, a program for incoming freshmen that needed a little head start on the school year. Led by faculty members Ryan Nickerson and Bridget Wright, students got a three week jump start on reading requirements, testing, getting used to the school layout, and they were the first students to pick up their brand new iPads. In addition, they performed several community service projects, including cleaning up Kiwanis Park. One other class this summer was a science elective called Local Ecology. This was a first time offering headed up by science faculty member Brian Krause. He and the students looked at the local ecosystems, including area woodlands, and of course, Sebec Lake. A great project both classes had the opportunity to participate in was a hands-on learning experience. In conjunction with the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and the USDA, these students and volunteers planted 100 chestnut trees at Law Family Farm in Dover-Foxcroft. From digging the holes all the way to mulching around the young trees, the students had the chance to do it all. In the coming months, the students can see their work grow!

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AROUND THE ACADEMY FOXCROFT’S CURTIS PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK Editors Note: A special thanks to Morgan Rublee, FA English teacher, for allowing us to publish portions of her story on Emily’s writing. Our students are doing big things inside and outside of Foxcroft Academy!

Emily Curtis, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has recently had her first poetry collection published, in the absence of the sun. Emily, a student-athlete involved in field hockey, swim, and tennis, as well as Key Club, National Honor Society, and Student Council, decided to share another of her talents, one that she has kept hidden—until now. “I think my first poem was a haiku. I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, maybe even younger. I’ve always loved writing, even at that age. Definitely more than I enjoyed math.” Despite her early start, writing poetry wasn’t always easy for Emily. “I used to try to rhyme my poems, which, as you can imagine, made them sound childish. But I got better. I read a lot more. I found out that not all poetry had to rhyme.” In the summer of 2015, Emily’s style truly started to develop. She read all the poetry she could get her hands on and filled notebooks with creations of her own. Then, she decided to take a chance. “My junior year of high school I decided to create an independent study in poetry, because I was slowly becoming infatuated with it,” Emily explains. “My teacher and I started out reading from poetry collections, which eventually led to me writing poems of my own.” Although Emily had often written poetry for herself, she had never shared it—not even with her closest friends and family. “I slowly gained the courage to share my writing with my teacher, and after a while, I was writing 20 or 30 poems for each assignment. We decided to print them off in a “book”, a little end of the year project that I could print off and give to my parents.” Over the course of the semester, Emily wrote hundreds of poems and spent hours revising them. Her poems became more complex and sophisticated, yet her style maintained its original charm. When her teacher suggested she publish her work—not just make a book for her parents—Emily was hesitant. “At first I was petrified to share my writing,” Emily admits. “I worried what people would think, the things they would assume.” After some encouragement from her teachers, Emily embraced the idea of sharing her poems and set to work creating the manuscript for her first collection, in the absence of the sun, now available on Amazon for $6.99. To get a glimpse of Emily’s work, follow her on Instagram at @poetryflowssofter, on Facebook as Emily Curtis, or visit her website at www.emilycurtiswords.com.

DR. RICHARD SWETT, PRESIDENT OF FA BOARD, HONORED FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE! Dr. Richard Swett of Dover-Foxcroft was recently recognized at the Annual Banquet of the Maine Medical Association with a 50-year pin celebrating his graduation from Yale Medical School in 1967. Dr. Swett was one of two physicians to receive this award at the banquet. After medical school, Dr. Swett completed residency training in orthopedics at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He then joined the faculty at Stanford University before moving to Dover-Foxcroft and starting Penquis Orthopaedics, now Mayo Orthopedics, in 1979. Dr. Swett retired from full-time practice in 2013. He has remained active with the Board of Trustees of Foxcroft Academy, serving as the Chair of the Board for the past two years. He is also active in the work of the Maine Medical Association, serving as the “Doctor of the Day” at the Maine State Legislature and engaging in the advocacy work that the MMA does on behalf of patients and physicians in the state. He has worked as a medical volunteer in Nicaragua, teaching physicians there about orthopedic surgery. Dr. Swett received the 50-year award from Patty Bergeron , long-term assistant for the MMA and Gordon Smith, the Executive Director of the Association. Present at the ceremony and dinner were his wife Caroline Swett and colleague of many years, Dr. Robert Bach, who received his 50-year pin several years ago. We thank Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft for providing us with information and pictures for this story! Photo L to R: Gordon Smith, Esq., Patty Bergeron, Dr. Richard Swett. Fall/Winter 2017

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FA TEAMS BUSY ON THE COURSES AND FIELDS

It’s hard to believe that another fall sports season has come and gone. It all started on Monday, August 14th, with football practice double sessions at 8:00 AM, and it is kind of poetic that it ends with football in the midst of the playoffs. In between that, we had hundreds of practices, dozens of games, a few sprained ankles, and lots of memories that these student athletes will have forever. All of our fall sports teams made their respective postseasons. All in all, it was a good fall for the Ponies.

Football

The 2017 football season is still going on at the time of publication. Because the MPA reclassified teams, Foxcroft moved down a class this season. That meant for the first time since the mid1980’s, Foxcroft was a Class D school. Things started off a bit slow for the Ponies as they lost to Madison 49-28 in the season opener, but it all went uphill from there. FA ran the table during the rest of their class D games, and finished the regular season 6-2, and found themselves in first place in Northern Maine Class D. The Ponies received a bye in the first round and had home field advantage throughout the playoffs. We hope that by the time you get this magazine, FA is back in a state championship game (played in Portland on Saturday, 11/18). Either way, it’s been a great season for Coach Danny White, his assistants, and all

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of the players. FA football will see ten players graduate, but with a good nucleus of underclassmen coming back, the future continues to burn bright for Pony Football!

Foxcroft finished the year with a 7-8 record, but they have continued their streak of being in the playoffs! While several members of the team will be lost to graduation, the Ponies have a good thing going on the soccer field, and it will show over the coming years!

Rolleston’s second season back at the helm, and you can chalk it up as a success. The Ponies only lose one senior on this year’s team, as Kazu Kawashima graduates in June, but a strong group of Ponies will return next season!

Field Hockey

One of our more consistent sports at Foxcroft Academy is our field hockey program. Coach Stephanie Smith has continued the long legacy left behind by Gene Philpot, as all the Ponies seem to do is win. This year’s club finished the regular season with an 11-3 record. Their only losses were to Dexter (2) and MCI. In the playoffs, the #5 Ponies ran into a tough #4 Gardiner squad, losing 2-0 in the Class B quarterfinals. It was a tough loss to take, but it was another great season for the Ponies. They graduate two seniors, so with many players coming back, next year looks like a great year on the field for FA.

Girls’ Soccer

“Playoffs” has not been a kind word for the FA Girls’ Soccer team. It’s been ten seasons since the Ponies have been there. Two years ago, Coach Chris Wesley’s club missed out on the last playoff spot by less than one heal point, and last year, they were one spot out again. This year, the Ponies scratched their way into the playoffs with a 6-7-1 record. While they lost in the play-in round to Waterville, they won by meeting their goal of getting back to the playoffs. The Ponies will see the loss of team leadership to graduation, but with a strong nucleus of underclassmen coming back, girls’ soccer seems to be moving in the right direction.

Boys’ Soccer

Coming off a playoff run last year, this year’s Boys’ Soccer team had another quality season under Coach Luis Ayala. Playing in a very tough Class B, the Ponies finished the regular season at 7-7, getting them the #9 spot in the playoffs, and a road playin game. The Ponies lost to Erskine in the play-in round on the road in South China.

Cross Country

The cross country season was a year of building for the FA runners. From the first practice until the last meet, both girls’ and boys’ teams saw steady improvement over the season. It was Coach George

Golf

The Ponies were small in numbers on the varsity team, but they were strong on the course. Coach Pete Caruso had four scoring members of the team as Ethan Curtis, Sawyer McCarty, Hunter Kemp, and Victoria Cyr participated in 10 meets. Each one got better and better as the season went on. At the PVC meet in Lincoln (JaTo Highlands Golf Course), the Ponies failed to qualify anyone for the state meet, but they went out swinging. One other note - for the first time ever, we had enough golfers to field a JV team. FA History teacher Ernie Thomas was our coach, and the players, while newcomers to golf, got a great chance to work on their game.

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AROUND THE ACADEMY FOXCROFT ACADEMY SPORTS HAPPENINGS This past July, the FA boys’ basketball team played Penquis in summer league basketball. That itself was not the story. The really special part about the game was where it was played. After years of falling into disrepair, and rumblings about maybe even shutting it down, the basketball court behind the DoverFoxcroft Congregational Church (yes, that court that many local kids and adults have played on for the better part of 40 years) received a much needed facelift and makeover thanks to many volunteer hours and services. The finished product looks phenomenal! So here are a couple of pictures of the game that was played at the “Congo Court”. There was a nice crowd for a hot, humid night of hoops, but don't make this be the end. Let this be the beginning of many nights of basketball on that outdoor court again! It's your court. Use it!

Do You Remember? Thirty years ago (1987), the Foxcroft Academy Golf Team won their first and only state championship! It doesn’t seem that long ago, does it? Look at the familiar faces on this team!

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The FA cheerleading team had a great fall, cheering for all of the football games, from the preseason all the way through the playoffs. They had a new coach this season as Brittany Dow took the reins of the squad. Not only did this team cheer for the games, but they provided all the signs with players names on them for Homecoming, all of the signs teams ran through during starting line-ups, and speaking of Homecoming, they also took the lead in providing fun and games

during the Thursday night pep rally. Like the football team, their season stretched into November, and that is fine by them. Five seniors will graduate off the cheer team, but a big number will be back next season. Now, it’s on to winter cheering!

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2017 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME FA Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Jere White ’72 Jere was the all around leader for the teams he played for throughout his high school years at Foxcroft Academy. He was a student athlete who was a student of every game he played. Jere was a standout athlete in all three major sports at the time. He was the quarterback of the Pony football team coached by Dewaine Craig, and while his team didn’t see great win numbers, Jere was always a leader his teammates could count on. He played basketball all four years, and his 1971-72 team was the start of a great time period for FA basketball. They eventually lost to Schenck in the Class B quarterfinals, but the building blocks were established. It came as no surprise that Jere was the starting catcher on the FA baseball team. Being catcher meant being the coach on the field, something Jere excelled at. His hard work and determination were a direct quality inherited from his mother, longtime FA faculty member and alumna Priscilla Hathorn White ’38. Jere joins his brother Bob, ’66, as well as fatherin-law John “Jack” Anderson ’41, brother- in-law Dave “Hawk” Anderson ’69, and son, Danny ’03, current Foxcroft Academy CFO and football coach, as a member of the Pony Athletic Hall of Fame.

Joe Knapp ’82 Joe was a student athlete during a strong time for Foxcroft Academy athletics. In the fall, Joe was a four-year varsity football player. He was a member of the All-LTC football team as a running back, defensive back, and linebacker during his last three years of play. He was also voted captain during his senior year. He played for longtime coach Gary Worthing during the days of pre-season triple sessions. He, along with his teammates, started the uptick in FA football during the early 80’s. On the basketball court, Joe excelled during his four years. He was team captain, and his teams made the playoffs during his freshman and sophomore years. They lost in the EM finals that year to Bucksport. As a baseball player, Joe brought his talents to the field, and played on the 1980 EM championship team, the first in Foxcroft history. Outside of sports, Joe was involved in Student Council and Varsity Club. Joe wishes to thank all of his coaches: Gary Worthing, Dave Clement, and Rusty Clukey for their patience and dedication.

George Murray ’82 George was an outstanding athlete during his four-year run at Foxcroft Academy. Like his teammate, and fellow Hall of Fame inductee, Joe Knapp, George was a mainstay on the FA football team. George excelled at being a leader, and as quarterback he did just that. He was voted MVP of the football team during his senior season, one that saw the Ponies to a 3-4-1 record, but they were building big things for future Ponies. He was also an All-LTC selection. On the basketball court, George was selected as team captain his junior year, he was MVP during his final two years, and he was a McDonald’s All-Star in 1982. The Ponies made the tournament in two of his years playing. He was also a fouryear member of the FA baseball team, one that won the 1980 EM championship. George was a well rounded FA student. In addition to athletics, he was a member of Student Council, Key Club, Varsity Club, and was Homecoming King in 1981-82. George credits coaches Gary Worthing, Rusty Clukey, and Dave Clement, for being a tremendous influence on his life at school and beyond. He also wants to thank his teachers, administrators, and friends for making FA a special place to be.

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2017 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME FA Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017 C.J. Ewer ’98 C.J. made his mark on the field and on the mat during his days at Foxcroft Academy. C.J. helped the Ponies on the gridiron to two straight Class C Eastern Maine Championships, as well as a state championship in 1996. He was a leader on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. He worked tremendously hard in the weight room, and was rewarded with the “Most Improved Player” award during his senior season. As good as he was on the football field, the mat is where he made his home. C.J. was a multiple state championship award winner during a resurgence of FA wrestling in the mid to late 1990’s, led by Coach Gary Wakeland. In addition to individual state honors, C.J. eclipsed the vaunted 100 individual wins mark, and had multiple conference and regional championships to his name. In the classroom, C.J. was a peer mediator and was a member of JMG.

Bo Kennedy ’98 Bo, much like fellow Hall of Famer C.J. Ewer, was a standout athlete on the football field and on the wrestling mat. He was a cornerback and halfback that helped the Ponies win back to back Eastern Maine Class C Football championships in 1996 and 1997, and helped the Ponies to the Class C state championship in 1996, with a victory over Old Orchard Beach. On the wrestling mat, Bo helped captain his team to many wins, and individually was a multiple state championship award winner in the 140 lb. weight class. He was also a winner of several conference and regional individual honors, and had over 100 career wins. He was a member of the Spring Track team during his freshman and sophomore years. His contributions to the Pony grapplers are still felt today. Outside of the sports circle, Bo was a member of the concert band, state science fair, French Club, and NHS. Bo says that his wrestling and track coach, Gary Wakeland, had a profound impact on his career at FA and into his adult life.

Tamlyn Frederick ’05 Tamlyn was never too far away from competition. During her four years at FA, she was a star field hockey player under Coach Gene Philpot. She was a first team all conference player and helped her team to the playoffs every year. She also ran cross-country in the fall. Tamlyn helped her team win a state championship, placing 5th overall in Eastern Maine meet, and making it into the top 15 in the state meet. She was a competitive swimmer for the Ponies, holding records in the 100-butterfly, 100-freestyle, and 200-freestyle, as well as placing in multiple events. She was also a member of the track and field team. She won the Ernest “Lap” Lary award her senior year and was a PVC scholar athlete. In college, Tamlyn was a member of the Bowdoin Field Hockey team that went to four straight NCAA D-III Final Fours, winning the National Championship the last two years. She credits Gene Philpot, George Rolleston, and Ric Hoffman for helping her become a better athlete and student at Foxcroft Academy and beyond.

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FA GOING GLOBAL By: Toby Nelson’95

Many of you remember the days of AFS, or maybe the FA band trip to Romania in 1974? How about students from abroad who stayed with host families in 1995? Twenty years seems like so long ago, yet it can seem like just yesterday at the same time. Over the last twenty years, boarding programs have grown dramatically all over the country, and Foxcroft Academy has grown with the times. As of the start of the 2017-18 school year, students from 25 different countries and multiple states walk the halls of Foxcroft Academy. Think about this. Since 199596, Foxcroft Academy has been home to students from over 50 different countries from around world, impacting hundreds students in a twenty year time frame. That number does not include the thousands of “local” students impacted. These are numbers of which to be proud. Name another secondary school in central and northern Maine to have that impact. There aren’t many. You would be hard pressed to find another school in the state, north of Portland, that has had that impact on students’ lives. And remember, this is a two way street. Not only

do students from countries around the world come to Dover-Foxcroft to learn, study, and live, but students from Dover Foxcroft go to school and share classrooms, buses, and teams with people from around the world, everyday. Our boarding students perform community service in our area, help us learn about other cultures, and bring an attitude of “wanting to learn as much as they can in our halls”.

FOXCROFT ACADEMY: ALL AROUND THE WORLD just different. Because for all of our differences over the last twenty years, many things have remained constant: quality teachers that care about their students and subjects, great students that have a thirst for knowledge and a keen interest on moving forward, and a beautiful campus, growing with the needs of our students. Those are things to be proud of, and things to build on.

For Foxcroft A c a d e m y, g o i n g global has enabled us to provide students from central Maine and beyond a rigorous academic curriculum designed to produce informed and active global New boarding students build “eclipse viewers” to watch citizens. It the 2017 solar eclipse last August says so in our It has been a win-win situation mission statement. Now, we are moving the boundaries of for all the parties involved. We understand that no school Foxcroft Academy to not just is the same as it was twenty outside our door, but outside years ago. Foxcroft Academy is certainly a different place, if you want to talk about technology in the classrooms, buildings on and around campus, and new and budding rivalries with area sports teams. Yes, our culture is a bit different because of the students we educate on a daily basis, but remember what they say: Different doesn’t mean it’s better or worse, it’s

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our world. We are proud to announce we have entered into a partnership with the American Academy in Prague (AAP), in the Czech Republic. Through this strategic partnership between Foxcroft Academy and AAP, greater opportunities for cross cultural immersion will be available, where Foxcroft Academy students can study overseas. This will also allow students and faculty from the Czech Republic to spend a semester in Dover-Foxcroft. “To be able to bring the Foxcroft vision, curriculum, and education to the students of the Czech Republic is something we are really excited about,” said Head of School Arnold Shorey. “The opportunity to expand the Foxcroft brand outside of the U.S. is one our Board of Trustees and our administration is happy to see happen. For the last 20 years, we have been providing the “beyond” portion of our education to students coming to Dover-Foxcroft, which is still a big part of our long-term plan. But to be able to take what we do educationally, and bring this to their doorstep is something we couldn’t say no

A first hand view outside the American Academy in Prague (AAP) taken June 2017

will, without any doubt, help us tremendously in moving in the right direction, and we thank Foxcroft Academy for enabling this cooperation.”

Boarding student, Sue Kim (from South Korea) working with FA history teacher Nick Lavigne

to.” ”Going global doesn’t give us everything, but it does open the doors for so much more. We have a lot to do to continue impacting young lives, and providing them with a pathway to success by our global outreach is just one step in that journey,” said Chris McGary, Foxcroft Academy Assistant Head of School for Admissions and Advancement. “Foxcroft Academy is more than just an education in the classroom: it’s providing global perspective, citizenship and opportunity! Our alumni, faculty/staff, parents, past parents and future Pony families will see their impact in our school, and we still need their help to

make everything a reality, but this strategic global expansion is only going to enhance and grow our Central Maine school community.” The American Academy in Prague is just as happy to be entering into this new partnership with Foxcroft Academy. "We are very excited to partner with such an accomplished school as Foxcroft Academy,” said Andre Kania, co-founder of JK Education, operator of American Academy in Prague. “We strongly believe that this partnership will help us to create an inspiring, motivating, friendly and high-quality academic environment for our students. Fo x c r o f t Academy is an inspiration for us in terms of professional development of teachers and fulfilling potential of students. This strong partnership

Fun and games during 2017 new boarding student orientation

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Boarding and day students at their With all that 2017 Spring Music Recital said, we will and in turn, Foxcroft Academy continue developing more is reaching and impacting strategic partnerships in more lives than ever before. Eastern Europe that will Connecting the world through open up student and teacher relationships built right here exchange opportunities that in Dover-Foxcroft is our goal, wouldn’t financially be feasible and we continue to reach far for most. We are expanding and aim high everyday. We our Foxcroft Academy brand help our students to follow their passions, and in turn, expand their horizons. “ Kn o w l e d g e is Power” at Foxcroft Academy, and that hasn’t changed since 1823.

New boarding students visit the 2017 Piscataquis Valley Fair

Boarding students visit Camp Shorey on Sebec Lake on a summer night

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ALUMNI WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS of Maine. Outside of school, Arnie served as the minister of music at the DoverFoxcroft Congregational Church and served as the conductor of the DoverFoxcroft Community Band. He was responsible for introducing MIDI technology to the music program at Foxcroft Academy, having the first high school MIDI lab in the state of Maine. He was invited to offer MIDI workshops through the state. He impacted the lives of many former students and staff. The 2002 edition of the Review was dedicated to him.

Arnold Poland

Honored with the Tillson D. Thomas Award The Tillson D. Thomas Award recognizes a past faculty or staff member who has served the students of Foxcroft Academy with the highest degree of professionalism and was nominated and voted on by the Academy’s alumni. This year’s recipient was Arnold Poland, longtime Foxcroft Academy Music Director. Arnold was posthumously awarded the Tillson D. Thomas Award for his 28 years of dedicated service to the Academy. In the late 1960’s, at the encouragement of his brother, Arnie attended the Northern Conservatory of Music, and received a bachelor’s degree in music education in 1971. Later in life he continued his education receiving a master’s degree in music education from the University of Maine in 1992. He began his music educator career in Southwest Harbor at Pemetic Elementary and Middle Schools. In 1976, he and his family relocated to Dover-Foxcroft, where he served as the sole music director at Foxcroft Academy until 2004. During that time he conducted band, jazz band, chorus, musical theater, and competition marching band, as well as lessons, small ensembles, and guitar classes. He served as President of the Maine Music Educator Association, and in 2003, was inducted into the Maine Music Educator Association Hall of Fame. He was an integral part of the Maine Summer Youth Music program at the University

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There is a teacher in this school who has students outside his classroom waiting for him to arrive each morning – even when he gets to school at 7:30. This teacher has trouble getting out of bed in the morning because of pain, yet he will gladly work late at night for his students. He is a motivator, a disciplinarian, and a cheerleader. His room hosts everything from social hour to impromptu gymnastics. He gives a new meaning to the word ‘dedicated’.” Arnold passed away in 2015 at the age of 67 after a battle with leukemia. Even though he is not with us, he left an indelible mark on many students who walked the halls of Foxcroft Academy.

Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan ’83

Dr. Mary Chandler-Lowell Award The Dr. Mary Chandler Lowell Award is named in honor of Dr. Lowell, an 1881 alumna of the Academy. Upon graduating, Dr. Lowell earned the distinction of being among the first women to earn the degrees of Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Law, and Doctor of Jurisprudence. Each year this award is given by the Academy’s alumni, who nominate and vote for an alum, who has distinguished himself or herself professionally. Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan was very active as a student at FA, including her stay in the Netherlands as an AFS student. She earned a B.S. in education from Boston University, an M.S. in counseling from Johns Hopkins University, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from Liberty University. Lynne currently serves as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Husson

University, where she previously held the position of Dean of the School of Education. Prior to that, Lynne worked as a school principal, teacher specialist, and classroom teacher in several schools in Maryland and Maine. Lynne was selected as Maine's National Distinguished Principal in 1992 and has taught the Great Beginnings Induction Series for new school administrators for the past 12 years for the Maine Principals’ Association. Lynne is an Honorary Trustee of Foxcroft Academy, and has also served on the Board of Directors at the Maine Discovery Museum, the Technology Education Center and the Maine Principals’ Association, in addition to serving on several task forces and higher education program review committees for the Maine Department of Education. Dr. Coy-Ogan says her four years at FA provided her with a tremendous academic foundation and a wide-array of leadership opportunities. “The school culture at FA promoted student achievement and encouraged students to strive for success. My involvement in various clubs at FA helped me develop important leadership skills and my AFS experience in the Netherlands broadened my global perspective. As a lifelong educator, I have always been grateful for the educational experience I received at FA as it helped me develop a personal understanding of how quality educational experiences can really transform student lives."

MAKE A NOMINATION 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 THREE EVENTS BRING THE 65TH CLASS OF 1952 TOGETHER The Class of ’52 had their best alumni weekend ever, according to some! They began with a social gathering at The Mill late Friday afternoon (see pic at left), which Head of School Arnold Shorey and his wife Stacy attended, as well as Cathy Hall, Director of Alumni Relations, and Toby Nelson, Director of Communications. (they were invited!) Thank you! They were proud to ride in the Homecoming Parade on Saturday in one of FA’s small buses with their Class of 1952 sign attached. They had a good showing of classmates at the Alumni Banquet, as they were to be presented the Pony Race trophy for raising the most amount of money in the 2016-17 Pony Race/Class Challenge. The goal was to raise $1,952 and they well exceeded that by raising $2,396.53! Bob MacNevin and Tom Gerrish truly were amazing in their efforts. This year’s Pony Race/Class Challenge has already begun. You can help your class to win this trophy! (see pic below) Tom Gerrish & Arnold Shorey

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by: Suzanne Cox Raymond There’s nothing like a class reunion to bring out the “kid” in all of us. The Class of 1972 did not miss a beat when it came to getting together. Participation in the town’s homecoming parade on Alumni Weekend was next on the agenda! The float was decked out with banners, flowers, posters, add in the music of the 60’s and the 70’s blasting . . was a great platform for each to feel like we were “Born to be Wild”! The next gathering was at the Alumni Banquet. What a great time and a huge turnout of the many classes who have been launched from the Academy! The stories and camaraderie continued well into the night as classmates and significant others reminisced at the Stitham camp, thanks to our very gracious host, Sean Stitham! Peace!

A Reunion of Another Type

A family reunion of siblings: the children of Leona Emerson Butler ’32, who passed away at the age of 97! Wayne Emerson ’53,Sondra Thomas Whitworth ’54,and Gary “Gip” Thomas ’59

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In recognition of being the eldest resident of Dover-Foxcroft, Martha Green Rollins, a 1937 alumna of Foxcroft Academy and Honorary Trustee, was presented the Boston Post Cane by the town and the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society this past June. At 98, she was also the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming Parade held on Alumni Weekend.

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Mark Stitham was recently married to Shelly Brown in Kailua, Hawaii, on March 5. Here they are shown on their honeymoon cruise to Vancouver.

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Members of the Class of 1958 met for their yearly brunch at the Bear’s Den on 8/7/17.

Steve and Charlotte Andrews Mayhew ’56 ’59 are proud of the fact that they both attained their college degrees in 1987 from Plattsburgh State University. They worked hard to give their children the educations they wished they could have had earlier in life. Their three sons all received four-year degrees as well as their master’s degrees. Brian became an electrical engineer with a master’s from AFIT; Brent graduated from W. Virginia University with a master’s in communication psychology; Bruce’s degree is in computer science from Johns Hopkins. Their five grandchildren are either working on their bachelor’s degree or a graduate level degree. Steve retired from the Air Force after 22 years and went to work as a civilian foreman in the same agency, then for the base’s Redevelopment Corporation upon closure for 11 years with all but 50 years in the same office in Plattsburgh, AFB. Charlotte retired from the Dept. of Defense as a civilian employee with 31 years. They have done tons of traveling over the years but enjoy returning home to Dover-Foxcroft every year.

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the highest and most prestigious award given by the GFWC to clubwomen to epitomize Jane Croly’s (founder of GFWC) spirit of independence, courage and persistence in purpose through their roles as volunteers with their clubs and communities. She has been actively involved since 1999 with the local club, but also has served as an officer at the state level.

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Scott Coy and Jody Merrill Coy, both of the Class of 1988, were wed on 7/1/17 at their new camp on Sebec Lake. Their children made up the wedding party including Julia Annis ’15, Jillian Annis ’17, and Dylan and Carter Coy.

This past September, Dover-Foxcroft Deputy Fire Chief Rick Pembroke ’72 was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maine Federation of Firefighters at their annual convention in Boothbay Harbor. Rick began as a junior firefighter while a student at FA and over the five decades has spent time on the fire departments in both Dover-Foxcroft and Monson, with 36 years as a officer.

Pictured here are daughter Ashlie Pembroke McLeish ’98, son-in-law David McLeish ’93, granddaughter Emily McLeish, grandson Landon Smith, significant other Diane Reynolds, daughter Liza Pembroke Smith ’96, grandsons Jackson and Landon Smith, and son-in-law Ryan Smith ’95.

This past summer, Suzanne Cox Raymond ’72, a member of the General Federated Women’s Clubs (GFWC), in particular the Miosac Club of DoverFoxcroft, was nominated for the Jennie Award. This award is considered to be

Bruce Drake ’89 retired in 2013 after a 24-year military career as a Major (Reg. USA). He now holds the position of The Assistant Director for Troop & Family Support for the Americanism Division of The American Legion’s National Headquarters. His primary efforts there are in the American Legion Charity’s Operation Comfort Warrior grant program for ill or injured Afghanistan and Iraq war-era veterans with additional duties as the liaison for The American Legion to the Department of Defense on Military Family Concerns. He is a proud member of the American Legion’s Post #29 in Dover-Foxcroft and tries to stay in touch with his FA classmates on a regular basis.

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Heidi Weymouth’s ’95 family has grown by two! She is thrilled to announce her adoption of Madison (5) and Taylor (3). They will be protected well by big brother Michael Pendriss, a 2016 alumnus of FA.

Darin Edward Walsh, born on 4/22/17, is the name given to the first son of Elizabeth Gosselin Walsh ’98 and her husband Boyd. Darin has three big sisters: Shauna, Lindsay, and Holly. Dan Nutter ’98 and his wife Carrie are excited to announce the birth of their son Emory Michael, born 11/20/16. He has four siblings: Brianne, Riley, Sophia, and Lauren. (see pic at right) Born on 7/9/17, Cellissa Morgan Blome Weitkamp is the daughter of Gwen Rollins Weitkamp ’99 and her husband Matthew. They also have two-year-old Henry.

IN TOUCH Big brother Gavin was thrilled to welcome his new baby sister, Grace Taylor Buttice, daughter of Ashley McKusick Buttice ’02 and her husband Ryan. Grace was born on 9/11/17, and weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 1/4” long. (see pic at right) Lincoln ’04 and Amanda Robinson ’09 welcomed a son Marcus Myron on 5/26/17. Proud grandparents are Mark ’77 and Nancy Anderson Robinson ’78, and Dorcas and Ron Robinson. (see pic at right) The fourth child of Courtney Wright Arcaro ’04 and her husband John was born on 7/9/17. A baby girl they named Madison Mary joins her older siblings: Emory Michael Nutter Brody, Alexis, and Lillian. These four will keep grandparents Peter ’81 and Shirley Nason Wright ’80 on the run for sure! Madelyn Grace Connors was the name given to the daughter of Justin ’07 and Lindsey Connors. Dan ’75 and Cara Dyer Connors ’79 of Sebec are the Lillian grandparents. Justin Hayes ’09 is pleased to announce that this past June he successfully passed Grace Taylor Buttice with big his test and is now a state licensed certified brother Gavin public accountant. Connor Paydos ’09 is living in Boston and working at MIT in the human resource department as a technology recruiter. Molly Rose Cyr ’09 was wed to Anthony Valetin Morera in Dublin, Ireland, last January. Molly is a 2013 graduate of Wellesley College and received her master’s of philosophy from Trinity Marcus Myron Robinson College in Dublin. Anthony is from France and is a graduate of IAE Gustave EiffelParis Creteil.

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00s This past May, the Class of 2001 had a mini-reunion at the Bangor Fire/PD vs. Old Town Fire/PD hockey game. The game was a benefit for a scholarship in Dylan McInnis’s name, a UMO Black Bear hockey player who died unexpectedly last year. Pictured here are Ryan Taylor, Josh Colson, and Jimmy Shutts (Old Town Fire). Allison Grant Smart ’01 and her husband Dwayne ’96 welcomed a daughter Emerson Charlene on 9/18/16 (pictured here)

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Reagan Children of Alyssa Robinson Bloom ’05 and her husband Cory: Thomas born 1/16/15 and new baby girl Ruby born 4/28/17

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ANNUAL DONOR REPORT Dear alumni and friends, My second 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. Two examples of the many advances we have made in the past year stand out. First, as you may have read in Mr. Shorey’s address, we have embarked upon offering the International Baccalaureate curriculum, which will provide our students with the opportunity to participate in a curriculum which emphasizes creative thinking, collaborative learning, and service. The IB diploma is accepted for credit worldwide, and highly valued by college admissions officers , which will be of use to both our local and international students. Second, we have begun a collaboration with the American Academy in Prague, Czech Republic, which will benefit us financially, as well as allow their students to access the benefits of the FA curriculum, and Highlights some of our students and faculty the opportunity to participate in their school. Maroon & White Club I am pleased to report that the 2016–17 Foxcroft Fund had a banner year, raising just over 2016-17 Foxcroft Fund $150,000! This had much to do with two very successful days of giving: Giving Tuesday and the FA Day of Giving (which included our first ever Pony Race/Class Challenge), held Legacy Circle in May. These two mini-campaigns totaled over $27,000. We succeeded in raising the Obituaries necessary funds to purchase a new timing system/scoreboard for the PRYMCA which Giving Back will benefit both the FA and the YMCA swim teams. I am pleased and proud to report that Memorial and Honor Gifts total giving to Foxcroft Academy was $202,276. However, one CHALLENGE remains: our Giving By Class alumni participation is at 5.96%. Many other schools of our size have 8-10% of their alumni giving in support of their alma mater. I hope we can see a rise in our percentage this year. Special Gifts 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. Last year we gained seven new members who were honored during our Cornerstone Society reception on Alumni Weekend. I would 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 B. Swett MD President, Board of Trustees

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Have you ever considered giving a gift in support of Foxcroft Academy but felt that the amount you may be able to give will do no good? The answer to that question is the Foxcroft MAROON & WHITE CLUB, enabling you to give a small amount monthly instead of as a lump sum. It is a very manageable solution to making your donation. The MAROON & WHITE CLUB is a recurring gift club that allows you to make a larger gift in support of FA students over a longer period of time. By determining an amount that will be deducted from your debit/credit card each month, you will no longer be just a supporter but a sustainer, helping provide FA a steady monthly income of donations while also saving you time and effort. In addition, we can stretch your donation even further by reducing printing and mailing costs, passing those savings on to our educational programming. It’s easy to get started! Simply go to our secure giving site at www.givecampus.com/schools/FoxcroftAcademy or visit our website at www.foxcroftacademy.org/about/support-fa/ which will direct you to our school on the Give Campus site. Fill out the donation form and check the recurring gift option. Choose the starting date and your gift will be automatically charged to your credit card or checking account each month. You may cancel or change the amount of your donation at any time by contacting Director of Alumni Affairs Cathy Hall at 207-564-6542 or cathy.hall@foxcroftacademy.org. Current Members of the MAROON & WHITE CLUB Tom Allen ’94 Chris & Diane Sharrow Arno ’90 ’97 P20 Lionel Bishop ’61 Jeff & Mary Ellen Chadbourne P16 P17 Jan Glover ’70 Troy Hartley ’82

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Paul & Kathy Jolin P18 Kerry & Larry Jones - “Sebec Lakers” Laurie Gagnon Lachance ’79 Grace Dean Langley ’72 Lindsey Hill Lessard ’00

Darcy Merrill P17 P19 Bill Rayfield ’89 P21 Morgan Rublee - faculty Diana Swett ’01 Shirleen Stone Vainio ’82 P14 P17 Andrew Wright - staff

FOXCROFT FUND Mr. and Mrs. Doug Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beek Mrs. Alexis J. Cunningham LCDR Ret. Carmel Belanger Mr. and Mrs. David T. Dean Mr. Travis J. Belanger Mrs. Irene F. Dow Mrs. Rachel Berce Mr. Robert C. Freese Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bickford Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garniss Mrs. Dorothy A. Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hall Mrs. Helen G. Brown Mr. Tim Hanson Mrs. Joline L. Brown Mr. Norman E. Higgins Mr. Robert B. Brown II November 28, 2017 Mr. David W. Ingraham Mr. David C. Bryant Mrs. Phyllis Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Buzzell Details coming soon! Mr. Kevin F. Keenan Mr. Louis F. Campbell Ms. Jessica A. Klein Mrs. Donne E. Carleton James S. Holmes Society Headmaster’s Society ($500+) Mr. John J. Klimavicz Mr. Nathan Cartwright ($10,000+ ) Ababa Investments LLC Mrs. Grace Langley Mr. Wayne S. Champeon Estate of Lois Ward Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Chris Almy Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lyford Dr. Kevin P. Chasse Mr. Yang, Yu Xiong Mr. Eric Annis Mr. Ted Marshall Mrs. Shirley Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Annis Mr. and Mrs. Brent Martin Class of 1962 1823 Society ($5,000+) Anonymous Mrs. Betty-Jane Meader Mrs. Vickie M. Clement Dr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Buck Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown Mr. and Mrs. Trey Merrill Mr. David L. Clukey Mr. Cheng, Gang Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Cohen Mr. James B. Moir Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cody Jr. Mr. Ding, Cheng Mr. Jason Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. Nutter II Mrs. Christina Corbin-Price Mr. Lin, Jianwen Mr. and Mrs. Dana Freese Jr. Mrs. Sandra S. Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Coy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill Ms. Janis G. Glover Mr. and Mrs. Jay Pinkerton Mr. Edward C. Craine Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. Mr. Tim Hagelin Mr. Raymond H. Poulin Jr. Mrs. Robyn R. Crewdson Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Swett Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hews Mr. and Mrs. William Rayfield III Mr. Peter W. Culley Mrs. Julie W. Hey Mr. David Ruksznis Mrs. Sharon M. Dauphinee President’s Society ($2,500+) Mrs. Rebecca F. Janjic Mrs. Elsa J. Sanborn Mr. Broderick A. Davis Anonymous Mr. Ernest W. Judkins III Mr. and Mrs. Barry Schrager Mrs. Marina F. Davis Benevity Community Impact Fund Mr. Liu, Weilun Mr. John Small Mrs. Joyce J. Dean Dr. Hillary and Mr. Joseph Caruso Ms. Rebecca A. Maynard PhD Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith Mrs. Kelly I. Dennis Ms. Linda J. Gammon Dr. and Mrs. Dave McDermott The Honorable and Mrs. Laura Dillard Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Gurall Mr. Aubrey J. Merrill Mrs. Kevin L. Stitham Mrs. Louise Dow Oak Grove School Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nason Ms. Rhonda Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Dow Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Shorey Mr. and Mrs. Toby Nelson Mr. Joseph E. Veno Mrs. Deborah J. Dunham Mrs. Bevin St. Charles Mr. Jonathan Pratt Mr. and Mrs. David Weatherbee Ms. Marie L. Duplessis Mr. Dennis Yusupov and Mrs. Martha G. Rollins Mrs. Katherine A. Wells Mrs. Cheryl L. Dyer Ms. Olga Avtukhova Mr. Ronald E. Ruksznis Mr. John E. Wiles Mrs. Lois M. Farr Mr. David L. Shaw Mrs. Gwen M. Ferrigno Founders Society ($1,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Tim Smith Builders Society ($100+) Mrs. Sheila A. Fitzmaurice Anonymous Mr. Ronald Stevens Mrs. Mary G. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flanders Mrs. Ann M. Bitting Dr. Robert L. Thomas Mr. Thomas P. Allen Mr. Jeff Glover Mrs. Barbara O. Brown Mrs. Shirleen Vainio Mr. Eric W. Anderson Mr. William G. Glover Jr. Mr. Terry J. Chase Mrs. Margaret Wakeland Captain Robert E. Annis Mrs. Lorraine Govan Citizens Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Wentworth Anonymous Mr. Joel Greenleaf Mr. Michael P. Doore Mr. and Mrs. Daniel White Mrs. Susan A. Babash Dr. Arthur L. Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Edgerly * Mr. James L. Williams Mr. William S. Babash Mr. Peter M. Hartel Mr. and Mrs. E. Eugene Gammon Mr. and Mrs. Gary Worthing Bank of America Matching Gifts Mr. Troy W. Hartley PhD Mrs. Donna L. Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wright Dr. Jane E. Barker PhD Herring Family Reunion Mr. Peter C. Ingraham Mrs. Jean Barker Mrs. Kristin Hersey Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones Architects Society ($250+) Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beaulieu Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hewett Ms. Kelly A. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Chris Arno Mr. Shawn P. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ayala Cmdr. Albert C. Kinney III Mr. and Mrs. William Bisbee This listing includes all donors to the 2016Mrs. Laurie G. Lachance Mr. Lionel F. Bishop 17 Foxcroft Fund whose gifts were received Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lizotte Mr. Tim Blakely between 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017. If there is an Mr. Robert E. MacNevin Ms. Anna L. Bruno error in listing, notify Cathy Hall Mrs. Yoriko McClure Mr. Fred Campbell (207) 564-6542 Mr. and Mrs. Chris McGary Mrs. Lorna A. Carroll * indicates gift-in-kind donation Mrs. Karen G. Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Chadbourne indicates member of the Cornerstone Mr. Robert T. Trefethen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chase Mr. Dan Wang Mr. Rod Collette Society Mr. Reinhold D. Wappler Dr. Lynne Coy-Ogan Mr. Yingde, Yi Mr. Duane E. Crabtree

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FOXCROFT FUND Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins Dr. and Mrs. Norman Hill Mrs. Melanie Huff Mrs. Celeste B. Hyer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Imbert Mrs. Ann Ingraham Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Jones Lt. Col. Daniel O. Joyce and Ms. Gail E. Glover Ms. Kazuhiro Kawashima Mr. Brian Krause Dr. Kelly M. Larson-Brunner Mrs. Lindsey Lessard Mrs. Donna L. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lyford Ms. Melissa J. MacAlister Dr. and Mrs. Warren MacDonald Mrs. Judith W. Marshall Ms. Deb Maynard Ms. Lori McLaughlin Mr. Hamish McLeish Ms. Darcy Merrill Mrs. Katie B. Miles Mrs. Donna Newhouse Mr. William Olmsted * Mr. and Mrs. Richard Page Mrs. Carol H. Patenaude Mrs. Margaret Patzner Mrs. Susan H. Perkins Ms. Barbara M. Pettinos Mr. Richard P. Pinkerton Ms. Elyse W. Pomeroy Mrs. Rebecca L. Prescott Ms. Ellen B. Pride Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pullen Mrs. Lynette W. Rayfield Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Raymond Mr. and Mrs. John Raymond Dr. Challa V. Reddy and Dr. Usha R. Reddy Ms. Harita L. Reddy Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Rideout Mr. Stephen G. Robinson Ms. Morgan Rublee Ms. Megan L. Ryder Mr. William R. Sawtell Mr. and Mrs. Jon Seavey* Mr. John E. Simko Mr. and Mrs. Jake Smith Lt. Col. Matthew C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Terry Snow Ms. Suzanne C. Stacy Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Steinke Dr. Mark D. Stitham Dr. Sean O. Stitham Ms. Stacy O. Stitham Ms. Susan A. Stitham Dr. Diana S. Swett Mr. Daniel Tilton Ms. Jaclyn Tourtelotte Dr. Nina Tumosa Mrs. Laura A. Tyler

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Mrs. Cheryl L. Vigue Mr. Michael Wang Mr. Richard W. Washburn PhD Ms. Pam Weatherbee Mrs. Van D. Wentworth Mr. and Mrs. Bob White Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wiers Mr. and Mrs. Victor Woodbrey Mrs. Kathleen E. Yeatts Dr. Joseph W. Zilinsky Mr. and Mrs. Tom Zilinsky Benefactors Society ($50+) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Adkins Mr. Tyler J. Adkins Amazon Smile Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ames Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Herb Aumann Mrs. Maxine L. Austin Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bach Ms. Jane S. Blay Ms. Carolyn Brown Ms. Vivian Cao Mr. and Mrs. Peter Caruso Mrs. Rebecca Casey Mr. Kenneth C. Clark Mrs. Priscilla J. Clark Class of 1957 Mr. and Mrs. David Clement Mr. Ronald Coffin Mr. and Mrs. Ed Danforth Mrs. Faye Donovan Mr. Michael J. Dugay Ms. Judith R. Ellery Mrs. Elizabeth G. Ellis Mr. Stephen G. Emery Mr. Michael D. Freese Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gabarro Mr. Terry Gardner Mr. H. Thomas Gerrish Mr. Derek W. Grant Mrs. Donna J. Grout Mr. Joshua Guthrie Mrs. Mary K. Hartnett Ms. Sara J. Hayes Mrs. Linda Henderson Mr. Matthew Houston and Ms. Libby Newhouse Mrs. Nancy R. Jordan Mrs. Helen Kelly * Mrs. Louise F. Lazare Mrs. Margaret Loring Mr. and Mrs. Onie D. Lougee Ms. Lucy E. McDermott Mr. and Mrs. John McLeod Mr. Nicholas Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jason Osborne Major Andrew F. Parsons Mrs. Pamela A. Parsons Mrs. Annette D. Peabody Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Pearl

Mr. Graham Pearsall Mr. Michael Pingree Mr. Gary H. Preble Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Reed Mr. David L. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Ruksznis Mr. Stephen S. Sawyer Jr. Ms. Amy R. Smith Mrs. Diane V. Smith Mrs. Linda S. Steiger Mr. and Mrs. John Sylvester Ms. Anne E. Tabor Mr. John Tumosa Mrs. Allison Wakeland Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weatherbee Ms. Robbin L. White

Mrs. Donna J. Gesner Mrs. Katy Godley Mr. Thomas J. Hall Mrs. Maryann Hartley Mrs. Ethel Hersey Mr. Roger W. Hewett Ms. Jean P. Hitchcock Mrs. Jessica Inch Mrs. Roberta Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Randy King Mr. Zachary T. Lamb Ret. Gen. and Mrs. Robert Lee Mr. Danny Liu Mr. Dennis R. Lyford Mr. and Mrs. Galen McKenney Ms. Tana L. Olin Mr. Richard P. Preble Sr.

The Class of 1977 had the most number of class members who donated to our first every Pony Race/Class Challenge. Here they are celebrating their 40th reunion! Mrs. Anne H. Whittaker Mrs. Beverly M. Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Wright Poniesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club ($25+) Mr. Royce F. Albert Mr. Brett Almasi Ms. Leandra J. Ames Mr. and Mrs. Milton Anderson Mr. Craig M. Andrews Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Annis Anonymous Mrs. Brenda G. Avery Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Baker Mrs. Priscilla A. Barnes Class of 1959 Mrs. Wilda G. Clough Mr. Jerry J. Clukey Ms. Victoria A. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Chad Curtis Ms. Mary-Ellen Eastman Ms. Marcia B. Ellery Ms. Amy Fagan-Cannon Mrs. Karen D. Fraser Mrs. Mary W. Frederick

Ms. Amy Qiu Mrs. Thelma Randall Ms. Mirna E. Reyes-Henderson Ms. Kathy E. Richards Ms. Nancy Rotkowitz Mr. and Mrs. Jeryme Smith Mrs. Tammy J. Smith Ms. Kristin Stelmok Mr. Daniel M. Straine Mrs. Gail M. Stutzman Mrs. Shirley P. Swicker Mrs. Irene L. Thomas Mrs. Wendy L. Underhill Mr. Lorenzo Vicente Ms. Chelsea Vincent Mr. Robert Weber Mr. Fred Weston Mr. and Mrs. John Weston Ms. Heidi E. Weymouth

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LEGACY CIRCLE

Our Foxcroft Academy family wishes to express our condolences to the families and loved ones of those we have lost. Irene Daigle Shemanski ’41

9/11/15

Shirley Farmer Davis ’42

9/14/15

John Glover ’45

7/12/17

Edric Starbird ’48

5/7/17

Gwendolyn Gordon Luke ’48

2/5/17

Colleen Tyler Merrill ’50

9/8/17

John Conner ’51

9/14/17

Arthur Hobbs ’53

8/1/17

Gilmay Clark ’53

9/5/17

Gaylon Richards ’54

10/16/17

Sandra Cook Watts ’56

July 2015

Wendall Howard ’60

August 2017

John Garfield Stone ’65

8/8/17

Sharon Edgerly ’66

8/10/17

Paul Allen Knaut ’68

10/15/17

Francis Michaud ’76

8/17/17

Angel Allen Nadeau ’91

10/25/17

Shaun Thompson ’00

8/13/17

The Foxcroft Academy Legacy Circle recognizes, honors, and thanks alumni, parents, and friends who have made direct provisions for Foxcroft Academy in their will, named FA as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or included FA in a charitable trust. We are pleased to have welcomed seven new members this past Alumni Weekend at the Cornerstone Society Reception (Founders’ Club members, donors who have given consecutively for 10+ years, and members of the Legacy Circle).

“I appreciate the opportunity to have received a quality and well rounded education at FA. My experiences in the classroom, on the playing field, and in extra-curricular activities provided me a solid foundation for my future. I am happy to be a part of a group providing those same opportunities for generations to come.”

Former Trustee 1989-91, Ed Gilmore, spouse of long-time FA registrar Judy Gilmore, passed away suddenly this past March.

Friends of FA Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anderson Anonymous Mrs. Lisa Boone Mrs. Juanita Cushing Ms. Molly R. Cyr Mr. and Mrs. Keith Doore Mrs. Cynthia Freeman-Cyr Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Gaudion Mrs. Judy Gilbert Mr. Michael Kong

Ms. Julie Knowlton Mrs. Jeanne J. Levasseur Mrs. Elsie London Mr. Jim Macomber Ms. Alicia Nichols Mrs. Katie M. Pushor Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rollins Mrs. Tina Taggart Mr. Fernando Velasco Ms. Julie Washington Mrs. Beverly Woodruff

Kelly Chase Dennis ’99

Members of the Legacy Circle

Eric L. Annis ’74 Ethan & Heather Hall Annis ’03 Susan Haber Babash ’62 William S. Babash ’82 Alfred S. Buck M.D. Herbert & Astrid Peterson Cronin ’54 Joyce Johnston Dean ’50 Kelly Chase Dennis ’99 Mary F. Fittig E. Eugene Gammon ’47 Linda J. Gammon ’71 Donna Libby Hathaway ’66 Dione Williams Hutchinson ’50 John J. Klimavicz ’53 Yoriko McClure Margaret Bradford Patzner ’65 David L. Roberts ’56 Arnold & Stacy Shorey Douglas M. Smith ’65 Kevin & Jane Hayes Stitham ’70, ’73 Mark D. Stitham ’68 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 Fall/Winter 2017

MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS In Memory of Nancy Nelson Burgoyne Joyce Downs Williams Foxcroft Academy Class of 1957

In Memory of their daughter Sarah Crabtree Owen McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. Duane Crabtree

In Memory of Jim Sherburne Lewis Spaulding Foxcroft Academy Class of 1959

In Honor of the Class of 1982 Mrs. Robyn Crewdson

In Memory of Sandy Hebb Swarts Foxcroft Academy Class of 1962 In Memory of grandson Mickey Anderson ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Milton Anderson In Honor of Dr. Richard & Caroline Swett Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bach In Honor of their two daughters Ellen ’76 and Julie ’81 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beek In Honor of Dr. Richard Swett their daughters Kristen ’96, Bryanne ’99 and Dana ’03 Mr. and Mrs. William Bisbee In Memory of her father Warren Eldridge ’41 Mrs. Ann Bitting In Memory of Jim Brown 70, Gary Wakeland, and David Ireland ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Buzzell

In Memory of her husband David Ireland ’58 Mrs. Phyllis Ireland

In Memory of her husband Russell Dow ’41 Mrs. Irene Dow

In Honor of Gary Worthing’s 40 Years! Mr. Shawn Keenan

In Memory of Ernest Edgerly ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Mac Dow

In Honor of her sister Melissa Byam ’79 Ms. Jesse Klein

In Memory of Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Richard Carleton ’54 Mrs. Louise Dow In Memory of Rebecca Doty Page ’77 Mrs. Marie Duplessis In Memory of her son Michael “Tony” Dyer ’84 Mrs. Cheryl Dyer In Memory of Mary Beth Dean ’69 Ms. Mary-Ellen Eastman

In Honor of the Class of 1958 Mrs. Lorna Carroll

In Memory of Jay Brainard ’04 Mr. Mike Freese

In Memory of his parents Lester & Edith Clukey Mr. David L. Clukey

In Memory of David Ireland ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garniss

In Memory of her aunt Dorothy Huntington Anderson ’50 Mrs. Linda Cohen

In Honor of John Glover ’45 Mr. Jeff Glover

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In Honor of her mother Mrs. Ann Chase ’67 Mrs. Jessica Inch

In Memory of her husband Mike Dean ’47 Mrs. Jocye Dean

In Memory of Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Mrs. Mary Frederick

In Memory of her husband Harold Hersey ’38 Mrs. Ethel Hersey In Memory of her son Douglass Ryder ’80 Mrs. Melanie Huff

In Memory of her Dad Maurice McKay ’49 Mrs. Sharon Dauphinee

In Memory of his parents Don & Helen Campbell Mr. Lou Campbell

In Memory of Sandra Bishop Dwyer ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coy

In Memory of Woodrow E. Page Mrs. Linda Henderson

In Memory of Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Beryl Dow Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hall

Plowing in front of the Buck House on West Main St. circa 1899

MEMORIAL AND HONOR GIFTS In Memory of her mother Jane Washburn Grant ’43 Julie Knowlton ’77

In Honor of the Class of 1974 Mrs. Myra Salley

In Memory of husband “Chuck” Levasseur ’46 Mrs. Jeanne Levasseur

In Honor of her former teachers & coaches Ms. Kristen Stelmok ’95

In Honor of the Class of 2011 Li “Danny” Liu

In Honor of their daughter Kaeli Sutton ’17 Mr. Michael and Dr. Kyrsten Sutton

In Memory of her mother Constance MacPherson Ms. Dawn MacPherson-Allen

In Memory of Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Ms. Susan Takesian

In Memory of her sister Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Mrs. Judy Marshall

In Memory of Sandra Bishop Dwyer ’64 Mrs. Irene Thomas

In Honor of the Class of 1979 Mr. Hamish McLeish

In Memory of parents Tillson & Ruth Thomas Dr. Robert L. Thomas

In Memory of Sandra Bishop Dwyer ’64 Mrs. Betty-Jane Meader

In Memory of her brother Jim Salley ’43 Mrs. Laura Tyler

In Honor of her children Paige, ’10, Monica ’13, Jackie ’15, Andrew ’17 Mrs. Katie Miles

In Memory of her Dad Gerald Thomas ’62 Mrs. Wendy Underhill

In Honor of Classmates of 1960 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Page In Memory of Virginia Weston Bradford ’37 her daughter Margaret Patzner In Memory of Everett & Evelyn Hall Johnston ’28 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pearl In Memory of Michelle Emily Buck Ms. Barbara Pettinos In Honor of her grandparents Gene Gammon ’47 Shirley Rowell Gammon ’50 & her aunt Linda Gammon ’71 Ms. Elyse Pomeroy In Memory of son Jason Raymond ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Raymond In Memory of classmates of ’59 & ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Rideout

Members of the First Girls’ Basketball Team circa 1935

In Memory of Gary Wakeland & Alice Dow Shepardson ’29 Mrs. Margaret Wakeland In Honor of their granddaughter Vanessa Cousins ’11 Mr. and Mrs. David Weatherbee In Memory of her parents Johnny ’45 & Irene King ’44 Mrs. Katherine Wells In Memory of Priscilla Hathorn White ’38 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel White In Memory of Kay Decker Merrill ’42 Gwennie Hall Smith-Emery ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Bob White In Memory of Ellen Dow ’51 Lois Ward Reynolds ’54 Joe Ingraham ’50 Charlotte Tripp Harrington ’50 Mr. John Wiles

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GIVING BY CLASS

Class of 1967â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Reunion

Class of 1959 Patsy Ryder Barnes Terry Chase Blaine Rideout Class of 1960 Avis Brown Canders Donna Coffin Gesner Charlie Merrill Rick & Nancy Stone Page Elsa Anderson Sanborn Shirley Pratt Swicker Joe Veno Peggy Shepardson Wakeland Joe Zilinsky

Class of 1937 Martha Green Rollins Class of 1939 Priscilla Johnston Clark Class of 1942 Juanita Hersey Cushing Class of 1943 Ed Craine Class of 1945 Colby Weston Class of 1946 Mel Ames Irene Fowler Dow Elsie Wheaton London Class of 1947 Gene Gammon Edith Ladd Hussey Fred Weston Jean Tourtillotte Weston Class of 1948 Lorraine Libby Govan Class of 1949 Betty Boober Ames Wilda Johnson Clough Beverly Steeves Wolf Marie Gerrish Woodbrey Class of 1950 David L. Clukey Joyce Johnston Dean Ted Marshall Class of 1951 Richard Preble John Wiles Jim Williams

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Class of 1952 Rod Collette Lois Salley Farr Tom Gerrish Bob MacNevin Class of 1953 Jane Barker John Klimavicz Bill Robinson Class of 1954 Donne Brown Carleton Louise Thomas Dow Bob Trefethen Class of 1955 Joline Dow Brown Shirley Dyer Clark Mac Dow Mary Weston Hartnett Judy Ward Marshall Class of 1956 Doug Lyford David Roberts Ginny Appleby Robinson Bob Thomas Class of 1957 Mary Gellerson Adams Jim Anderson Maxine Lougee Austin Dot Anderson Blanchard Sylvia Richards Dean Georganne Howard Dow Steve Emery Terry Gardiner Marlene Thurston Lyford Dick Washburn Class of 1958 Lorna Wilson Carroll Kenneth C. Clark Duane Crabtree Betty Green Ellis Joan Brewster Garniss

Class of 1961 Lionel Bishop Jerry Clukey Tom Coy Peter Culley Judy Ellery Diane Varnum Smith Linda Smith Steiger Susan Stitham Tom & Dorna Varnum Zilinsky Class of 1962 Eric Anderson Sue Haber Babash Skip Hanson Dennis Lyford Jim Moir Gary Preble Thelma Appleby Randall Suzanne Stacy Kitty King Wells Class of 1963 Rachel Strout Berce Maryann Libby Hartley Julie Warren Hey Ron Ruksznis Skip Salley David Shaw Class of 1964 Linda Noyes Anderson Lou Campbell Ron Coffin Doris Gammon Coy Faye Soderstrom Donovan Tom Lyford Neil Mallett Betty-Jane Stanhope Meader Irene Tumosa Thomas Class of 1965 Fred Campbell Ed Danforth Michael Dugay Cheryl Veno Dyer Marcia Ellery Kristen Anderson Gurall

Ken & Linda Knowlton Hews Ernest Judkins III Donna Albee Lindsay Patsy Cole Mallett Peg Bradford Patzner Larry Pullen Mary Lanpher Rideout David Ruksznis Douglas Smith Nancy Snow Seddon John Stone Gail Merrill Stutzman Cheryl Plummer Vigue Cherie Stitham White Beverly Ruksznis Woodruff Class of 1966 Bob Annis Jean Edgerly Barker Donna Libby Hathaway Phyllis Raymond Lyford Aubrey Merrill Dave & Marie Heath Weatherbee Jeff Weatherbee Bob White Anne Hayes Whittaker Class of 1967 Dave Bryant Linda Huntington Cohen Nancy Merrill Danforth Mary Webber Frederick Celeste Betts Hyer Rebecca Maynard Nancy Harvey Pullen Lynette Warren Rayfield Libby Glover Wiers Class of 1968 Brenda Gagnon Avery Helen Gammon Brown Alexis Powell Cunningham Rick Davis Lorinda Annis Schrager Mark Stitham Class of 1969 Mary-Ellen Bouley Eastman Steve Sawyer Nina Tumosa Class of 1970 Darrell Buzzell Jan Glover Sara Hayes Leslie Hall Lizotte Bruce Raymond John Small Kevin Stitham

Class of 1971 Keith Doore Linda Gammon Susan Herring Perkins Matthew Smith Julie Ambrose Washington Class of 1972 Carmel Belanger Carole Philpot Buzzell Elwood Edgerly Nancy Rollins Jordan Grace Dean Langley Suzanne Cox Raymond Sean Stitham Class of 1973 Russell Hewett Karen Gammon Pomeroy Terry & Judy Richardson Snow Jane Hayes Stitham Class of 1974 Eric Annis Jeff Glover Myra Clark Salley Class of 1975 Tom Hall Roger Hewett Vandy Ellis Hewett Dave Ingraham Maggie Gerrish Loring Sandy Shapleigh Perkins Steve Robinson Class of 1976 Vickie Taggett Clement Donna Dority Edgerly Tim Hanson Ellen Beek Pride Pam Weatherbee Class of 1977 Marie Roy Duplessis Sharon McKay Dauphinee Clair Hall Bill Glover Dan Joyce & Gail Glover Joel Greenleaf Randy & Kerry Jones King Julie Grant Knowlton Pam Ames Parsons Katie Robinson Pushor Brenda Rebne Rollins 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 Ron Stevens John Tumosa Class of 1980 Peter Ingraham Jesse Byam Klein Tom Nason Carol Higgins Patenaude Shirley Nason Wright Class of 1981 Craig Andrews Jr. Don Brown Christina Corbin-Price Tim Hagelin Bill Olmsted Peter Wright Class of 1982 Bill Babash Donna Allen Grout Troy Hartley Shirleen Stone Vainio Class of 1983 Lynne Coy-Ogan Robyn Rudgers Crewdson Albert Kinney Jim Macomber Jane Champeon Worthing Class of 1984 Robert Brown II Gerald Rollins Class of 1985 Tami Wakeland Flanders Erin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Nason Class of 1986 Royce Albert Paul Flanders Kristie Ellis McLeod Allison Hungtington Wakeland Class of 1987 Jack McLeod Andy Parsons Mirna Reyes-Henderson Tim Smith Wendy Thomas Underhill Katherine Wornham Youngblood Class of 1988 Carl Bickford Rob Higgins Mike Pingree John Simko

GIVING BY CLASS Class of 1989 Victoria Conner Gwen Clement Ferrigno Rebecca Foreman Janjic Bill Rayfield John & Kerri Leland Raymond Katy Deitz Yeatts

Class of 2000 Lindsey Hill Lessard

Class of 1990 Chris Arno Nancy Hathaway Seavey Dan Tilton Lorenzo Vicente

Class of 2002 Elyse Pomeroy

Class of 1991 Angela Stutzman Ayala Jen Carey Bickford Kelly Larson-Brunner John Sylvester Class of 1992 Tim Blakely Kelly Keenan Tracy Michaud Stutzman Anne Tabor 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 & Miranda Johnson Nelson Kristin Stelmok Heidi Weymouth Class of 1996 Joe & Hillary Steinke Caruso Shawn Keenan Jay Nutter II

Class of 2001 Nathan Cartwright Mike Doore Dianna Swett

Class of 2003 Tyler Adkins Ethan & Heather Hall Annis Laura Doore Dillard Trey Merrill Megan Ryder Dan & Tara Stone White Class of 2004 Mike Freese Harita Reddy Class of 2005 Melissa MacAlister Class of 2006 Travis Belanger Amy Qiu Class of 2007 Leandra Ames Class of 2009 Molly Cyr Graham Pearsall Class of 2011 William Liu Samantha Perry Class of 2012 Lucy McDermott Class of 2015 Zach Lamb

Class of 1997 Dianne Sharrow Arno Rob Freese Amy Smith Joanna Downs Smith Class of 1998 Stacy Stitham Class of 1999 Paul & Mia Ho Baker Kelly Chase Dennis Tana Manchester Olin

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SPECIAL GIFTS THE H. NEIL & VIRGINIA SHOREY FUND There is a new scholarship/cash award that has been established by Mr. Arnold Shorey in honor of his parents H. Neil and Virginia Shorey. “My brothers and I lost our mother in May and our father in December of 2016, and we felt it fitting to honor them both with the creation of the H. Neil and Virginia Shorey Senior Award.” Neil and Virginia (Ginny) raised four boys: Arnold, Alan, Aaron, and Aric, making many personal sacrifices to support their successes. The Shorey boys worked on the family farm in Thorndike and often, were seen with their father, working as electrician’s helpers, which instilled in them important values such as responsibility, diligence, and perseverance. “Having personal traits of taking responsibility, working hard, and never giving up are essential to any success. Mom and Dad modeled these traits their whole lives,” added Shorey. The H. Neil and Virginia Shorey Senior Award will be given annually by the Head of School to a senior(s) who has demonstrated responsibility, diligence, and perseverance. The family contributes to this fund and would welcome other donors who find these qualities truly admirable in our deserving seniors. THANK YOU to all the donors listed below who have chosen to give a gift in support of the H. Neil and Virginia Shorey Fund.

The Shorey Senior Award Donors Mr. and Mrs. Chris Almy Mr. and Mrs. Dale Richardson Mr. Peter Culley Mr. David Ruksznis Mr. and Mrs. Chad Curtis Ms. Elizabeth Schwemmer Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shibles Foxcroft Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Shorey Mr. Goodwin Gilman Mr. and Mrs. Tim Smith Mr. and Mrs. Clair Hall Dr. and Mrs. Richard Swett Mrs. Kristin Hersey Mr. and Mrs. Dale Walker Mrs. Linda Lord Ms. Pam Weatherbee Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maxim Mr. and Mrs. John Wentworth

PISCATAQUIS REGIONAL YMCA POOL AND BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS There have been a lot of changes happening at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA in Dover-Foxcroft over the last several months. In March we unveiled the new scoreboard and timing system located inside the pool facility at the YMCA. In a little over six months, all the funds were secured through donations (listed in the Spring 17 issue). The timing system helps our FA swimmers during meets and it also helps YMCA Waves youth swimmers during their meets. Over the summer and into the fall, the Y underwent building renovations to the interior, exterior, and the pool. The pool itself was drained and repainted, and the walls and ceiling got a fresh coat of paint. It looks like a whole new pool! Thank you to all of the donors who made this project possible. The major contributors to this project were inadvertently left out of the donor list published in our Spring 17 issue. Our sincere apologies to these generous donors. Chris and Susan Almy P00 P03 P07 P09 Hardwood Products/Puritan Medical Products Howard Insurance/The Dow Family Pleasant River Lumber Richard and Caroline Swett P01 P05 Will’s Shop ’n Save

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018 MAKE PLANS NOW TO CELEBRATE ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018

FA Coming to You!

August 3rd-5th, 2018

Saturday, Dec. 9th Embassy Suites in Waltham, MA

Friday, August 3rd East Lawn Tent Party: 7 - 9 pm

Thursday, December 21st Alumni Holiday Gathering at Pat’s Pizza in Dover-Foxcroft Bring the kids for fun and games too!

PO Saturday, August 4th NI ES Pony 5K Race: 8 am at FA Community Tennis Tournament: 8 am Alumni Basketball: 9 am at FA gym Alumni Soccer: 10 am Golf Scramble: 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm at Foxcroft Golf Course Alumni Banquet: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Fireworks at Sebec Lake: around 9pm (at dusk)

Tentatively scheduled for 3/10/18 Lakeland, Florida Contact the Alumni Office for further information

Sunday, August 5th Alumni Breakfast: 8 - 10 am in Pride Student Center Alumni Ice Hockey Game: TBA at Alfond Arena in Orono ** This is just a snapshot of everything that will be going on at Foxcroft Academy and around Dover-Foxcroft during Alumni Weekend. Be sure to check out our website and our official social media pages for new events and schedule changes!

Upcoming Reunions If your class year ends in a 3 or 8, make plans now for Alumni Weekend 2018. Last year, the FA Alumni Office helped send out letters and notices for several classes about their reunions and special gatherings. There seemed to be a great turnout for all of these events. We are here to help! Contact Cathy Hall at (207) 564-6542, or cathy.hall@foxcroftacademy.org.

YOU SHOP. AMAZON GIVES. FA WINS! Just a reminder as the holiday shopping season rolls around, Amazon will donate .5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Foxcroft Academy whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. It’s easy to join! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Shop today and help out Foxcroft Academy at the same time! Support FA by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com today!

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