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The Legacy of Travis Roy +

The World Has Changed COVID Resilience +

Bicentennial Learning Commons Celebrating 200+ Years

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Wellness Initiatives Kindness and Health

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Diversity.

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Inclusion.

NYA’s Commitment

Our Mission North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school. The Academy offers a structured program that establishes clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community.

North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character, and intellect in its students.

The North Yarmouth Academy program encourages students to develop: Problem-solving skills based on sound analytical and creative thought; Sophistication in writing, speaking, and artistic expression; Appreciation for the importance of athletic activity, teamwork, and cooperation; Self-confidence and self-respect through a breadth of experiences that extend beyond the classroom; Concern for the larger community and an appreciation for the natural environment; Desire to continue the process of lifelong learning.

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Our Mission............................................................. 1 Letter from the Head of School............................ 2 The Legacy of Travis Roy...................................... 3 The World Has Changed....................................... 7 Bicentennial Learning Commons...................... 10 Academics............................................................. 12 Wellness................................................................. 14 Community Events............................................... 16 Athletics................................................................. 18 Diversity. Equity. Inclusion................................... 20 The Arts.................................................................. 22 Philanthropy.......................................................... 24 Alumni Leadership............................................... 25 Honor Roll of Donors........................................... 26 Trustee Leadership Change................................ 33 Class Notes........................................................... 34 Class of 2020......................................................... 36

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Letter from the Head of School

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t has been an extraordinary year. The world changed almost overnight in March 2020 when global commerce came to a halt and every school on the planet shifted to remote learning. Each and every one of us was tested in different ways by this pandemic.

To add to this challenge, the nation experienced increased racial unrest. Our children and community can’t help but be affected by these events, and it is critical how we adapt and move forward as a community. Now more than ever, we need to embrace NYA’s core values of respect, honesty, perseverance, compassion, and responsibility.

Despite the challenges, many silver linings exist. Our faculty has displayed great innovation, our students have shown great flexibility, and our community has been supportive and worked together. In the face of adversity, our students have strengthened their resiliency, compassion, and empathy for others. I am confident that our students will continue to rise to the occasion and will be poised to thrive despite the challenges that lie ahead. By adhering to NYA’s mission and core values, we will emerge stronger as individuals, stronger as a community, and stronger as a school.

NYA Board of Trustees 2020–2021 OFFICERS

Linda Manchester P ’15, P ’20 President Stephen Malcom P ’15, P ’17 Vice President

James Cabot ‘98, P’30, P ‘32, P ‘36 Vice President Barbara Marr P ‘17 Secretary

Allen Bornheimer ’60, GP ’30 Past President

Benjamin Jackson P ’21, P ’22, P ’26 Head of School

Diana Garcia P ’07, P ’14 Treasurer

Jennifer Richard P ’29, P ’31, P ’33 Director of Development

Benjamin Jackson P ’21, P ’22, P ’26 Head of School

Carol Weeman Harris Development Coordinator

Garrett Bowne P ’09, P ’11 Chief Financial Officer

Crystal Gordon Development and Events Coordinator

BOARD MEMBERS

Shannon Gallagher Grades 1 and 2 Teacher

Anne Powell Middle School English Teacher

Lynn Sullivan Upper School Dean of Students, Upper School History Teacher Drive Brand Studio Designer Old Port Press Printer

Rick Abbondanza P ’04 Nick Alberding P ’18, P ’21 James Garrett ’98 Bob Hilscher P ’16, P ’18, P ’20 Nathan Isaacson ’06 Christopher Lorenz P ’28, P ’30 Jessica Lynch P ’29, P ’31 Linc Merrill ’75, P ’04, P ’06 Warren Miskell P ’15, P ’18 Julie Moss P ’04, P ’05, P ’09 Drew Oestreicher ’89 Lori Poulin P ’22 Catriona Sangster P ’16 Eric Schaeffer P ’19, P ’22 Sig Schutz P ’23, P ’24 Betsy Tod P ’20, P ’25 Caty von Brecht Werner ’05 HONORARY

Mary Anderson P ’91 Stephen Anderson P ’91 Mark Fasold P ’96, P ’99, P ’03 Christopher Flower P ’94 Margot Milliken P ’03 Chris Pierce P ’01, P ’05 Michael Savage P ’88, P ’90 Priscilla Savage P ‘88, P ‘90 Curtis Scribner P ’88

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“If I could talk to Travis one more time, I’d tell him that the moment he told his father, Lee, ‘but Dad I made it’ was only the beginning of the incredible impact he made on this world...”

—Jason Currier ‘95

Travis Matthew Roy ‘94 April 17, 1975 to October 29, 2020 Rest in Peace

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orth Yarmouth Academy lost a valued member of our family on October 29, 2020 with the passing of Travis Roy ‘94. His name emblazons our buildings, drapes from our rafters, and hangs on our walls. For honor, and now remembrance.

“Travis inspired our students and community through his positivity, generosity, and his incredible work in support of those impacted by spinal cord injuries through the Travis Roy Foundation,” said NYA Head of School, Ben Jackson.

NYA’s Travis Roy Ice Arena was named in his honor in 1998, his 00 jersey was retired in 2015, and he was inducted into the NYA Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.

“He remained a friend to our school, hosted alumni events, and addressed our students on many occasions. We will continue to honor his legacy and greatly treasure the memories of his continued involvement, commitment to, and support of the Academy,” said Jackson.

We grieve with heavy hearts for Travis, his family, friends, and those whose lives he touched, of which there are many. Here, you will find some remembrances from members of the NYA community, past and present, whose lives Travis touched.

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he impact that Travis Roy made on all of us is immeasurable. His optimism reminded us not to dwell on the what if, but the what is, and what can be. During my last communication with Travis, he inquired about every aspect of North Yarmouth Academy – Admissions, College Counseling, Arts, Athletics, and, of course, Development. This was classic Travis: the best teammate we knew who let his perseverance be an example for all of us to follow. Everyone at NYA loves and misses you, Travis!”

—Mike Warde P ‘23, P ‘32 NYA Boys Hockey Coach

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our tragic story inspired me in my youth and taught me never to take the game for granted. Years later, I would coach at your alma mater, and I was honored to spend time with you and see you inspire the next generation. It was one of my greatest coaching honors to help retire number 00 at Travis Roy Arena. But as I got older, I realized it wasn’t just the resilience in the face of adversity that moved me. The massive impact you have made on the world through your foundation has helped so many, and that has been truly inspiring. Your story will live on with all the players I coach, and your foundation will continue to change lives for the better.

Rest in Peace, Travis.”

—Eric Graham Former NYA Varsity Boys Hockey Coach, Current Head Men’s Hockey Coach at Johnson & Wales University

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ravis was an incredibly talented hockey player, and his grit and determination to reach his goal of playing D1 hockey was so inspiring to watch. To reach that goal and have it all end so suddenly and tragically was heartbreaking in the truest sense of the term. How he and his family responded to this unimaginable adversity has inspired and motivated people all over the world for the last 25 years.

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am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Travis Roy. Travis made not only the hockey community, but the world, a better place to live. He and his family (Lee, Brenda, & Tobi) supported and guided many individuals and their families through the unimaginable world of spinal cord injuries. Although, never asked to be, the Roy family became monumental leaders in this field, and over the years continued to do so with pride and resilience that could never be replicated. Thinking back on Travis’ life, I cannot help but smile when I think of the privilege I had of coaching Travis Roy (#00) during my early coaching career at NYA. Today, I have been coaching for over 30 years, and I can honestly say without question, Travis’ love of the game stands out to me among all the hockey players I have coached. Travis adored every aspect of the game.

He was grateful for every moment he was able to spend on the ice and was always working to get better, even if that meant skating on a Friday night when his peers were at a school dance or doing other normal high school activities.

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The positive impact he had on countless people’s lives through his philanthropy, fundraising, and speaking engagements is astonishing. Travis will be missed greatly, but his character, legacy, and mission of raising awareness about spinal cord injuries will be carried on forever due to the hard work and passion he put into growing his foundation.”

— Jay Flower ‘94

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Travis’ passion for the game will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life. The career he was able to achieve in his short, but exceptional, life truly reflects all of his amazing qualities. I couldn’t be more proud of the player, person, leader, or friend that Travis was to all. It truly was an honor to not only have coached, but to have been a friend to Travis Roy. Rest In Peace Travis, you will be deeply missed. #00, #14, #24.”

—Kevin Potter Director of Athletics at Lawrence Academy, Travis’ hockey coach at NYA

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ifteen-year-old Travis was my advisee, and in my first-ever English class as a rookie teacher at NYA. When we saw each other over the years and would reminisce, he would roll his eyes.

“We were a handful,” he’d laugh. He was right.

That impish vitality was always there whenever we reconnected on one of his many NYA visits— as was his deep, genuine warmth and kindness.”

—Mike Gengras Upper School English Teacher

Jay Flower ‘94 with Travis at the 2019 Edgar F. White ‘38 Athletic Hall of Fame induction.

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hen I enrolled at NYA, I could not have predicted the impact that living with the Roy family as a boarding student would have on my life. For the last 28 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to count Lee, Brenda, Tobi, and Travis as family. The sorrow I feel for their loss is immeasurable.

Travis was an incredible friend and individual, and I will miss him greatly. As a teammate, and on the many nights we snuck off to the rink, I admired Travis’ athletic abilities. In the years following his paralysis, Travis’ selflessness, perseverance, hope, and perspective not only inspired a legion of others, but also me personally. In my visits to Vermont or in our time together in Boston, Travis would inevitably turn the discussion to asking how my family and I were doing – he was just so caring and was constantly thinking of others. I will miss the perspective he shared in our conversations and the wisdom I gained from him as a result.

m y For those fortunate to know Travis, the question now is how do we rise to this challenge that has chosen us. Can we live our lives with more passion and purpose? How do we support his legacy and continue the goals of the Travis Roy Foundation to #HelpOthersMoveForward?

n high school, Travis was a fun, happy, goodlooking guy. He possessed this raw athletic ability and drive that manifested itself so beautifully on the ice and in any of his athletic endeavors. He was also a grade above most in character. Despite the aura he possessed as a star hockey player, he was non-judgmental in how he related to anyone. He had the deep loyalty of his friends, a rare capacity for empathy and the presence to deeply listen when you talked with him about things that mattered. It was easy to see his good nature—the product of his core values relating family, friendship, kindness, community, ambition, passion, and perseverance. I read a quote of his from a recent article the other night. He claimed that the first 20 years of his life were full of passion and the last 20, full of purpose. I would argue that he always had both.”

—Ellen Higgins Berger ‘94

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originally met Travis at NYA day camp and hockey camp, where I was a counselor. I will always remember the towheaded young kid with lots of energy! Our next meeting, and sadly the last, was at the “Garden” or Fleet Center after a game while I was with the Bruins. Travis had recently returned to school in Boston and made the effort to come to the game and wait to say hi

Travis’ retired 00 hangs in the rafters of NYA’s Travis Roy Arena along with Eric Weinrich’s 7.

after. It was a very special moment for me and one I won’t forget. The Travis Roy Foundation was a testament to his courage and an inspiration to everyone.

My heart goes out to Brenda, Lee, Tobi, and the whole Roy family. The NYA family has lost a great champion and friend.”

—Eric Weinrich ‘85

Travis with longtime friend, Jason Currier ‘95.

If I could talk to Travis one more time, I’d tell him that the moment he told his father, Lee, ‘but Dad I made it’ was only the beginning of the incredible impact he made on this world. Skate on, my friend.”

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e are committed to honoring his legacy and supporting the Travis Roy Foundation, where he devoted a lifetime of work. Currently, plans include an annual hockey contest in his honor with Tabor Academy, a school he also attended. The Maine Prep Cup, an annual competition featuring NYA and the other top Prep Hockey teams in Maine, will be renamed the Travis Roy Maine Prep Cup. Both of these events will be an opportunity to honor Travis and raise both awareness for those impacted by spinal cord injuries and funds in support of the Travis Roy Foundation.

These plans continue to evolve.

aving spent some good and precious time with Travis last fall as he visited NYA, I was so inspired, once again, by his candor, his integrity, and his humble mindset in dealing on a daily basis with who he was and what he was trying to accomplish.

Travis Roy leaves the place he called home, the school that always welcomed him back, his fellow classmates, and the hockey community at large with thoughts and prayers for his family, and a sense that we were blessed to have known such a generous heart. Godspeed, Travis!”

Travis speaks with Lisa Pellerin Taylor ‘92 and her son, Timmy ‘25, at his visit in 2019.

—Lisa Pellerin Taylor ‘92, P ‘25

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y strongest memories of Travis in coaching him on both ice and [tennis] courts was of his tremendous enthusiasm, energy, and cando attitude to any challenge, which he carried on into his later life.”

—Charlie Hudson Former Assistant Boys Hockey Coach Current NYA Varsity Golf Coach

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am humbled to have known Travis Roy. His resilience, positivity, and dedication to helping others are daily reminders to make the most of every moment we are given and, most importantly, to give back. My deepest condolences to the Roy family.”

—Tara Johnson P ‘17, NYA Registrar and Upper School Administrative Assistant

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ravis Roy was the epitome of a fighter, leader, and NYA Panther. His locker room talks, Friday forum speeches, and 00 number in the rafters of Travis Roy Arena will live at NYA forever. Travis inspired all of us to make the most of every moment, every day, and every shift. It is with great sadness that I hear of his passing, but his memory and legacy will live with the NYA community and many, many others for eternity.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Roy.” —Mason Parks ‘20

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ravis and his family loved NYA and were so giving and caring to the NYA community.

Travis was always ready to chat and joke and make the best of each day. He was an incredible role model for our community, and our hearts go out to the entire Roy family. We are so sorry for this loss, but so grateful and appreciative of the life that Travis led and the example he set.”

—Nora Krainis NYA Vocal Music and Theater Arts teacher

Travis drops the first puck for Nick Demers ‘16 and a Tabor Academy player the night of his number retirement in 2015, as former NYA Athletic Director, Jack Hardy P ‘12, looks on.

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he impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shook every corner of the world. Like many schools, NYA felt the force of the initial shockwave, shuttering campus and going fully remote.

However, NYA has a 206-year history of weathering storms.

These past few months exemplified the perseverance and adaptation that form the pillars of the Academy. Investment in technology, innovative educators, and the community’s dedication kept NYA students on course, maintaining a premier education.

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Carson Richard ‘29, in class at home last spring with Quinn Barschdorf ‘29 (top) and Seth Coulombe ‘29 (bottom) on the screen.

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he timing of the lockdown was the lone stroke of luck. Just halfway through March break, there was time to fortify the school’s technological infrastructure to handle full-scale online learning before classes were set to resume on March 16. Every NYA Middle and Upper School student and teacher already had an NYA Microsoft 360 account, which included the Teams app, a video teleconferencing application perfectly suited to remote learning.

Although they were not in THE school, students were still IN school. Five days a week.

re emote Oliver Macklin ‘35 learns from home last spring.

Seniors (clockwise from upper left) Maureen Grant, Ellie Hilscher, Carly Downey, and Te’Andre King on a Teams class.

Middle School science teacher, Danielle Barschdorf P ‘27, P ‘29, conducts a video science experiment.

There were three virtual class periods and two “work periods” a day for Middle and Upper School. Grades 1 through 4 had two to three hours online and a day’s worth of assignments each day. “We were impressed with teachers’ careful and thoughtful approaches, implementation of substantive content, communication, and accountability while teaching online,” said Holly Thibodeau P ’21, P ’25. “Keeping students engaged was critical, and it was a big success under difficult conditions.”

In three months, NYA teachers recorded 5,054 classes; 1,627 extra help sessions; and 700 teacher-created videos ranging from science experiments and musical arrangements, to kindergarten circle time and storytime readalouds. Teacher, Ian Ramsey, and School Counselor, Cindy Hould P ‘33, focused on health and wellness content online for anyone having difficulty dealing with changes and isolation.

l e a r n i n g Ellie Sahlman ‘27, winner of “wacky hat day.”

In three months, NYA teachers recorded 5,054 classes; 1,627 extra help sessions; and 700 teachercreated videos ranging from science experiments and musical arrangements, to kindergarten circle time and storytime read-alouds.

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Fynn MacCarthy ‘24 in an outside class this fall.

Aurora Jamison ‘24 working in her Painting 1 class.

Eliza Smith ‘28 in class this fall.

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Masks are required on campus. All must pass through a wellness screening station at the beginning of each day. Interior traffic flow is one-way. Sanitizing stations are located throughout campus, and cleaning has intensified to meet CDC guidelines. Smaller class sizes at NYA proved advantageous for social distancing in classrooms. Students may remove masks outside while seated and at least six feet apart.

Many teachers took advantage of the fall weather and a reprieve from mask wearing by holding classes outside.

The NYA community remains hopefully optimistic that the current precautions will see everyone through the entire school year. If at any time circumstances dictate a return to remote learning, faculty and staff are prepared to build upon the success of last spring and to continue delivering a solid NYA education. The world has changed. The educational environment, in many cases, is in a tailspin—but not here. Proudly, NYA stands resilient.

Ms. Hoppenbrouwers conducts her Latin class outside.

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eturning to on-campus learning for the fall semester was a decision not taken lightly.

“As a school, we felt it was critically important to gather once again as a community and return to in person instruction,” said Head of School, Ben Jackson. “We also wanted our students to be able to participate in the activities that are most important to them. Our guiding principle throughout has been the health and safety of everyone in the community. Our return to campus has worked because of the innovation of our faculty, the flexibility of our students, and the support from our families.”

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Mrs. O’Connor with Justin Corporon ‘25.

Seth Coulombe ‘29, learning to play the violin, socially distanced.

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n Friday, September 25, nearly 50 benefactors gathered on NYA’s front lawn to dedicate the Bicentennial Learning Commons.

With two stories and more than 4,400 square feet, the Bicentennial Learning Commons features floor-to-ceiling windows, three private study rooms with projection to plasma screens and white boards, faculty offices, an outdoor terrace, stacks of books, and device charging stations.

“Learning is not to be confined exclusively to the classroom or the lab. The Bicentennial Learning Commons allows for expanded collaboration in a space designed to reflect the many ways students learn, study, and socialize,” said Head of School, Ben Jackson.

“The Academy is deeply grateful to all of the generous families who made this new facility a reality.”

Construction began in the summer of 2019 and was completed in the spring of 2020. The first students were able to use the space in September when the campus reopened.

“My family was motivated to support this project to express appreciation for the excellent education provided by NYA and to convey our profound love for our mother and father, Susan and Lewis Cabot, for imparting their lifelong love of learning,” remarked lead benefactor, James Cabot ‘98, P’30, P’32, P’36. “It is our hope that this great community achievement of renovating this part of Curtis and creating the new Bicentennial Learning Commons will inspire others in the NYA community to consider where their passions and abilities may intersect to support the further development of the school.”

The Cabot family selected the name Bicentennial Learning Commons to celebrate the Academy’s more than 200-year history.

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Ribbon cutting, left to right, senior, E-Beth Goodrich, NYA Executive Committee President; James and Renée Cabot; and NYA Board President, Linda Manchester.

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n total, 106 families contributed nearly $1 million to support the Bicentennial Learning Commons. NYA is deeply grateful to Jessie and Nick Alberding P’18, P’21; Renée and James ‘98 Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36; Alex Cabot ’01; the Davis Family Foundation; Judith and Grant Dinmore GP’23, GP’24; Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30; MaryBeth and Christopher Lorenz P’28, P’30; Gail and Case Lynch GP’29, GP’31; Martha Barrett and Stephen Malcom P’15, P’17; Barbara and Scott Marr P’17; Christopher and Amy Mazzurco; Nicholas and Elizabeth Mazzurco; Kim and Lincoln ‘75 Merrill P’04, P’06; Lori and Christopher Poulin P’22; Anne Thompson Schutz ‘88 and Sigmund Schutz P’23, P’24; Hua Huang and Lijian Shen P’20; Holly and Lee Thibodeau P’21, P’25; and Betsy and Rob Tod P’20, P’25 for their leadership and generosity.

Students study on the first floor of the Bicentennial Learning Commons.

Ms. Grady’s advisory group watches Friday Forum via Teams in a Bicentennial Learning Commons meeting room.

Thank you, Jay Robbins, NYA Archivist, P’99, P’07

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NYA Archivist, Jay Robbins, at a Memorial Day flagpole ceremony.

o acknowledge his special contributions to the Academy, a faculty office on the second floor of the Bicentennial Learning Commons is named in honor of Archivist, Jay Robbins.

Thank you, Jay, for preserving NYA history.

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hen Windham native, John Mills ‘96, transferred to NYA as a sophomore, he was “completely unprepared and ill-equipped to succeed academically,” he recalls.

“During my first semester at NYA, I was a disastrous student with poor grades, and my only real interests were in athletics,” claims Mills who, along with his brother, Bryan ‘90, was a standout on the basketball, crosscounty, and track and field teams.

John Mills ‘96 (left) with a scientist at the Mayo Clinic.

“By the time I graduated, I was performing much closer to my expectations and, more importantly, had learned how to work hard, set goals, and apply myself to be successful. I credit the staff and teachers at NYA with challenging me and investing in my development.”

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ollowing his time at NYA, Mills earned both a B.S. and Ph.D. in biochemistry from McGill University, completed two post-doctoral clinical fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, and is now the Director of the Neuroimmunology Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic.

In his current role, Dr. Mills is transforming how clinical laboratories screen, diagnose, monitor, and test for autoimmune central and peripheral nervous system disorders. Because of his expertise, Dr. Mills was called upon early in the COVID-19 outbreak to support a groundbreaking national study on the use of convalescent plasma in the fight against COVID-19. He and his team at the Mayo Clinic helped develop a test that determines how well the antibodies a person produces once exposed to coronavirus are at blocking the virus. The test is also critical in judging the viability of vaccines for COVID-19.

As a professional on the front line supporting the development of COVID-19 treatments and helping patients with rare autoimmune neurological disorders, Dr. Mills says that he never imagined all this would be possible.

“NYA broadened my horizons, and I’m grateful,” he remarked.

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YA Class of 2020 saw thirteen graduates earn fourteen Diplomas with Distinction representing all five distinctions. The course of study for a distinction is unique for each student’s diverse experiences, motivations, and goals. Students take ownership of both their program and learning, and work with a faculty sponsor. Independent studies, seminars, and capstone projects are common components of the distinction program.

The Distinctions in Global Citizenship and Music: Performance, Entrepreneurship, and Community were the first to enter the curriculum in 2016. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) was added the following year. Outdoor and Environmental Leadership and Social Advocacy rounded out the current distinction offerings in the 2019-2020 school year. Several members of the class of 2021 are on course to join the 22 NYA alumni already holding diplomas with distinction.

Global Citizenship Sydney Billings Ellie Hilscher Afton Morton

Music: Performance, Entrepreneurship, & Community

Ellie Hilscher Pierce Manchester Matt McGrath Py Morin Bronwen Ramsey-Brimberg

Outdoor & Environmental Leadership Maya Davis Eliza Tod Ben Frank

Social Advocacy Eleanor Grady Maureen Grant

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Diploma with Distinction recipients, Eliza Tod, Ellie Hilscher, Matt McGrath, Py Morin, Pierce Manchester, and Ben Frank.

NYA Awarded Over $53,000 in Grants for STEM Sea Perch Grant

STEM Coordinator, Terry Bartick, secured $3,133 from the Toshiba America Foundation to purchase underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) kits and enter NYA into the Sea Perch program. The underwater rovers are part of Bartick’s introduction to engineering class in the Upper School and available to Middle School students during enrichment periods.

“The Sea Perch project will be giving students the chance to design, build, and test a device that is actually used in industry to solve marine problems,” said Bartick. “I am excited to bring this experience to NYA students so they can get a taste of what it is like to be an engineer.”

Bartick hopes to enter a regional Sea Perch competition in the spring of 2021.

Cam Bandoni ‘21 works on a Sea Perch rover in his Introduction to Engineering class.

Seniors, Pat Alberding, Derek Wolverton, and Anders Jonsson solder control box wires to motor terminals of the underwater robots.

STEM Grant

The Davis Family Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to strengthen the growing NYA STEM program and ensure faculty are equipped with resources needed to implement effective approaches to STEM teaching across all divisions. This multifaceted approach included:

• Upgrading the core network infrastructure at the Academy;

• Creating STEM experiences for younger

students with broader access to technology for robot building and programming, 3D printing, and video creation;

• Offering more STEM challenges and

competitions (Maine State Science Fair, Solar Car Challenge, Maine 3D Printing Design Challenge, etc.);

• Enhanced STEM offerings this school year.

“We are grateful to the Davis Family Foundation for their continued generosity,” said NYA Director of Development, Jennifer Richard. “The Foundation’s most recent investment will make a tremendous, positive impact by ensuring all NYA students will have access to high-quality learning opportunities in STEM subjects for generations to come.”

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indy Hould, NYA’s new school counselor, was hired in the spring of 2020 and scheduled to begin in March, just around the time COVID-19 hit. Lucky for NYA! Cindy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 21 years of practice treating and guiding adolescents and adults who have experienced anxiety, trauma, self-injurious behavior, low selfesteem, suicidal ideation, depression, and grief.

While part of the community trauma recovery effort in Newtown, CT, she discovered the Ben’s Bells Project, a social-emotional learning program focused on encouraging community compassion and kindness. Cindy brought this experience and knowledge to North Yarmouth Academy and the new NYA Kind Campus initiative.

I believe in not only the health and well-being of the students, but also of those who care for and teach them.”

—Cindy Hould

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ollowing this philosophy, Cindy instituted health and wellness resources that, on a weekly basis last spring, provided psychoeducation on various themes, including kindness, gratitude, nutrition, time management, and resilience, all of which are highlighted on the NYA COVID-19 resource webpage.

A Maine native, Cindy has a bachelor’s degree in human development with a concentration in family studies from the University of Maine and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Connecticut.

She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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Be Well — Ashley Spicer Moody ’02, P ’25, P ’29, RN, FNP

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f you are in the midst of a global pandemic, you want Ashley Spicer Moody on your team.

After graduating from NYA, Ashley (a standout athlete) went on to become a paramedic, registered nurse, and earned her master’s degree in nursing. She was one of the first female firefighters in Bath, hired in 2004, and is now a captain with the Bath Fire Department. She also works as a family nurse practitioner at a local urgent care office.

NYA Wellness Committee creating policies and procedures to assist in the opening of school.

“My goal was to ensure that we could provide a safe, healthy environment and to get students back onto a schedule that embraced interaction and socialization, which is so important to our students and all of humankind,” she explained.

One of the most challenging issues the pandemic has created for her is dispelling misleading information. She said she is thankful that we have such a great community that has risen to the challenge of in-school education.

My goal was to ensure that we could provide a safe, healthy environment...”

Fun Fact:

She appeared on an episode of North Woods Law.

Ashley lives in West Bath with her husband Michael, and their children, Madison ’25 and Parker ’29 (along with a homestay student). She was hired as NYA’s Health Services Coordinator in 2010, and she enjoys “watching students learn and grow into amazing adults.” She began following the course of the COVID-19 virus with the outbreak in China, and she is on the front lines of NYA’s response team. This summer, she participated in Teams and Zoom meetings with the newly formed

Ashley feels her time as a student at NYA enabled her to be “far better prepared with time management and large scale assignments compared to my peers in college,” and she credits her NYA teachers for instilling in her a continued love of learning.

Be Good to Yourself — ­ Ian Ramsey

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ong-time faculty member and director of the Kauffmann Program, Ian Ramsey is a founding board member of the nonprofit organization Physiology First, which teaches breathwork and other skills to help students manage anxiety worldwide. He teaches an Upper School class called “Brain Training and Resilience” that gives students a chance to take a deep dive into neuroscience and high performance practices. He has integrated Physiology First’s programming into NYA’s curriculum using mindfulness, brain science, and other techniques to give students throughout the school tools to feel and perform better. Ian also leads regular mindfulness sessions, hosts a monthly parents’ brain science group, and hosts a video series called “Brain Tips for Teens.” He is building an online mindset course that is part of Physiology First’s school accreditation program.

Ian Ramsey from a video about the importance of gratitude, part of NYA’s COVID-19 wellness series.

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t was the global COVID-19 pandemic that brought Chris Curran ‘04 home to Maine from New York City for “some of the most meaningful work of my life,” he says.

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n Saturday, September 26, a total of 14 foursomes participated in the 18th Annual Steve Morris Golf Tournament at Falmouth Country Club, contributing just over $10,000 to benefit the Steve Morris Endowed Scholarship Fund at NYA. The fund, established to honor longtime teacher and coach, Steve “Mo” Morris, provides need-based scholarships to talented NYA students each year. To date, a total of 35 students have benefitted from the fund. Thank you to all of the sponsors and golfers for their support! Please plan to join us for next year’s tournament.

Chris, a graduate of The College of Wooster, returned east in 2012 after spending four years in California. In Brooklyn, he made his own wine, Strider Wine, while also working as an executive for OpenTable, the online restaurant reservation service.

“I was working my dream job when COVID-19 hit,” remarked Chris.

“The city went into lockdown, and everyone began to flee New York, so I headed home to Maine. Just before I left, I heard about Frontline Foods.” With chapters nationwide, Frontline Foods provides healthcare workers with healthy meals from local restaurants. The volunteer-run chapters raise funds to support local restaurants to make meals for healthcare workers.

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Christopher Curran ‘94

NYA was the foundation that prepared me for life and success. My NYA teachers, at the core, taught me how to think, critically and creatively, which has been a baseline to navigating life. Getting accepted to NYA was one of the best things that has ever happened to me.”

Chris and friend, Lyle Divinsky, set up the Maine chapter of Frontline Foods.

“This community has given so much to us, and we want to be able to give back to it in ways that we were able,” noted Chris. The Maine chapter of Frontline Foods has distributed more than 600 meals to workers at the Northern Light Mercy Hospital system.

“NYA was the foundation that prepared me for life and success. My NYA teachers, at the core, taught me how to think, critically and creatively, which has been a baseline to navigating life.

Getting accepted to NYA was one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” said Chris. He played soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and participated in chorus.

Chris Tanis ’97 celebrates with Ryan Nadeau, Evan Nadeau, and Wally Tardiff.

NYA Soirée Goes Virtual!

Dewey Mote and Jessica Lynch P ‘29, P ‘31 enjoy the Soirée from home.

Development staff members, Crystal Gordon and Jennifer Richard P ‘29, P ‘31, P ‘33 with Athletic Hall of Famer, Allie Tocci Hurley ‘08, on set at the Soirée taping location.

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YA’s 36th Annual Soirée was a tremendous success.

On Friday, May 15, North Yarmouth Academy hosted its first ever virtual Soirée. Over 300 people from the NYA community participated, and $155,850 was raised for need-based financial aid and faculty support though donations, corporate sponsorships, and live and silent auctions. The livestreamed, interactive

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community Charles Fear ’05; Ronni-Jo Carpenter P ’06, P ’09; Travis Kroot ’07; Marissa Markonish P ’19, P ’23; Caty von Brecht Werner ’05, and Ross Markonish P ’19, P ’23 at the Portland alumni event.

March 2020 Regional Alumni Events

Molly Davis ’04, Lissa von Brecht King ’02, Meghan McGoldrick Stornelli ’01, and Brian Stornelli ’01 at Maine Craft Distilling.

auction included live music from Nora Krainis and her husband, John, pre-recorded entertainment from NYA students, alumni, and faculty, and happy hour goodie bags distributed to guests courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company and Maine Craft Distilling. We are deeply grateful for all the ways our community came together to support the Academy.

n March 4, 2020, NYA Trustee Bob Hilscher P ’16, P ’18, P ’20, hosted the Portland Alumni and Friends Gathering at Maine Craft Distilling in Portland. The following alumni, alumni parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends attended the event: Allen Bornheimer ’60, GP ’30; Tracy & Eric ’85 Weinrich; Ann Thompson ’88 & Sig Schutz P ’23, P ’24; Kerry & Jason Weinrich ’90, P ’21; Matt Noone ’92; James Cabot ’98, P ’30, P ’32, P ’36; Meghan McGoldrick Stornelli ’01; Brian Stornelli ’01; Griffin Gribbel ’03; Lissa von Brecht ‘02 & Ben King; Molly Myer Davis ’04; Tara Merrill ’04; Charles Fear ’05; Caty von Brecht Werner ’05; Scott Carpenter ’06; Travis Kroot ’07; Fenna Robbins ’07; Allie Tocci Hurley ’08; Anne Znamierowski ’08; Sarah Kaminow ’09; CJ Davis ’12; Katie Perry ’12; Ronni-Jo & John Carpenter P ’06, P ’09; Crystal Gordon; Carol Weeman Harris; Bob & Debbie Hilscher P ’16, P ’18, P ’20; Ellie Hilscher ’20; Amity & Ben Jackson P ‘21, P ‘22, P ‘26; Marissa & Ross Markonish P ’19, P ’23; Barb Marr P ’17; Warren Miskell P ’15, P ’18; Jennifer Richard P ’29, P ’31, P ’33; and Mike Warde P ’23, P ’32.

Travis Roy ’94 hosted the Boston Alumni and Friends gathering on March 5, 2020 at the Travis Roy Foundation office. The following alumni, alumni parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends attended the event: Allen Bornheimer ’60, GP ’30; Travis Roy ’94; Jason Currier ’95; Tucker Kelton ’03; Caroline Bowne ’11; Ben Claytor ’13; Ben Coleman ’13; Alexis Heldenbrand ’13; Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14; Chloé Leishman ’14; Elizabeth Duggan Coughlin ’15; Clayton Manchester ’15; Rhiannon RamseyBrimberg ’15; Janet & Garrett Bowne P ’09, P ’11; Crystal Gordon; Carol Weeman Harris; Amity & Ben Jackson P ’21, P ’22, P ’26; Susan Myer Fahlgren Riley P ’89, P ’92; Jennifer Richard P ’29, P ’31, P ’33; Mike & Cilla Savage P’88, P’90; Mike Warde P ’23, P ’32.

events Chloe Leishman ’14, Clayton Manchester ’15, Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14, and Rhiannon RamseyBrimberg ’15 at the Boston alumni event.

Lynn Sullivan and Carol Weeman Harris hand out happy hour goodie bags at NYA’s Travis Roy Arena.

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he NYA Varsity Girls Soccer Team and Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Team successfully defended their championship titles in 2019-2020.

Boys Hockey defeated Worcester Academy 3-1 to win the Holt Conference for the second year in a row. The Panthers never trailed in the game thanks to goals by Jared Buckner ’20, Alexandre Saul ‘21, and Clement Delisle-Blais ’20.

Stefan Kulhanek’s ’20 stellar goaltending kept Worcester off the board for two periods, only giving up one late in the third period.

Girls Varsity Soccer (15-2-1) returned to the state championship game against Penobscot Valley.

The lone goal of the game came from Panther standout Serena Mower ’20 at 37:58.

Goaltender Carly Downey ’20 saved all nine shots she faced for the shutout. Some of the seniors on the team started their NYA soccer career when the girls program played only a JV schedule due to low numbers. In their sophomore year, they won just one game.

Coach Ricky Doyon, who has led the charge for four seasons, was selected as the United Soccer Coaches (USC) 2019 New England Region Fall Coach of the Year. He was recognized at the national convention in Baltimore in December 2019.

The NYA Varsity Boys Soccer Team also returned to the state championship game for the second consecutive year, falling just short to Central Aroostook.

2019 Class D State Champion NYA Varsity Girls Soccer Team celebrates their win. The 2019-2020 NYA Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Team celebrates their Holt Conference win.

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e’Andre King ’20 now sits on the NYA boys basketball throne as the new all-time school points leader. His 1535 career points broke the fifteen year reign of 1401 set by Tim Deluca ’05.

“He’s invested a ton of time and energy into the development of his game, the NYA boys basketball program, and our school community as a whole,” said NYA Athletic Director, Kelsy Ross. “This accomplishment is a fitting addition to the already large legacy Te has imprinted as an NYA Panther.”

This accomplishment is a fitting addition to the already large legacy Te has imprinted as an NYA Panther.”

Te’Andre King ‘20 at a post season game vs.

Richmond in Augusta on February 18, 2020.

A four-year starter, King averaged 19.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. In the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons he led the Western Maine Conference in both categories, averaging 23.5 points and 13.5 rebounds. He finished 2019-20 first in the WMC in rebounds.

NYA Top Point Scorers

2020 Te’Andre King............ 1,535 2005 Tim DeLuca............... 1,401 1990 Bryan Mills.............. 1,160 1996 John Mills*............. 1,153 2006 Brian Chin.............. 1,090 2000 Tyler Smith............. unknown 2001 Parker Adams........... unknown

*John Mills ‘96 is back leading the charge in COVID research.

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Ricky Doyon, Lorena Coffin P’12, Julia Sterling, and Peter Gerrity ‘05.

Student Leads Concussion Awareness Education

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he cancellation of the 2020 spring sports season wiped the slate of NYA coaching homecomings.

Lorena Coffin P’12, Julia Sterling, and Peter Gerrity ‘05 all planned to wear the black and orange again. Champion NYA Girls Soccer Coach, Ricky Doyon, was also in place to lead the softball team.

Coach Coffin and her girls tennis team had high hopes for success on the new Poulin Family Tennis Courts. Coffin led the Panthers to five state championships from 2007-2016.

NYA Athletic Hall of Famer, Julia Sterling, was set to head the girls lacrosse program. During her 2008-2011 career, Sterling took the Panthers to

New Leadership on the Girls Ice Hockey Bench

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YA has found a new girls hockey head coach and associate athletic director in Mallory Michaeles. Michaeles comes to NYA from years in the women’s college hockey ranks.

She was a volunteer assistant coach at Bowdoin College for the past two years. Prior to that, she spent nine years at Colby College, her alma mater, as the head coach and worked in the Colby alumni office. Michaeles also assisted the Williams College and UMass Boston programs.

Students sign the Headway Foundation banner after a Friday Forum with Athletic Director, Kelsy Ross P ‘34, and E-Beth Goodrich.

their first lacrosse state title in 2010. She also led NYA field hockey from 2003-2010 and 2017-18, winning two state championships.

NYA lacrosse standout, Peter Gerrity ’05, was looking for a state championship repeat for the boys team. Gerrity never really left Lewis Field.

After graduating from NYA, he volunteered as an assistant until taking lead of JV in 2010 and varsity in 2012-2016. The Panthers appeared in two state title games under Gerrity.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to join the NYA community,” said Michaeles. “It was clear during the interview process that the people of NYA care deeply about developing young people and building relationships, which is a cornerstone to my coaching beliefs,” she explained.

Mallory Michaeles on campus this fall.

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nspired by the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer program and lost loved ones, Andrew Anagnostopoulos ‘20 created the first NYA cancer awareness game in early December.

“Cancer is an extremely touchy subject that hits home for me,” said Anagnostopoulos. “Both my grandparents passed away last year from longlasting battles with cancer, and I currently have an aunt who is battling through cancer as well.

I also know that I am not the only one who has lost loved ones to cancer. I wanted to be able to help and raise money in any way I can. Even

if it is the slightest change, it’s better than no change at all in my eyes!”

He enlisted the help of fellow teammate and Executive Council President, Mason Parks ‘20, to design new-look jerseys. Legendary former NYA Boys Varsity Soccer Coach and esophageal cancer survivor, Martyn Keene, dropped the ceremonial first puck.

Aidan Plant ‘21 and Clement Delisle Blais ‘20 wearing the NYA Boys Hockey Fights Cancer benefit game jerseys.

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lizabeth (E-Beth) Goodrich ‘21 turned her ice hockey season-ending concussion into a learning opportunity for NYA. Following her injury, Goodrich connected with the Headway Foundation, a “national The months that organization that aims followed [my to promote a safer sports concussion] culture, provide resources were some of for patients, and enhance the darkest and concussion evaluation most challenging protocols and accessibility.” E-Beth I have ever and her teammates experienced. educated the community I hope that on the initiatives by educating of #newtough and others in our #shiftconcussionculture community, and asked students people will to sign a Headway have a better Foundation banner understanding pledging the New Tough of an injury that Pact to report symptoms, stay patient, encourage is generally teammates to seek help, overlooked and and play within the rules misunderstood.” to help prevent future —E-Beth Goodrich ‘21 concussions.

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t the heart of NYA’s mission is the goal to promote an inclusive environment where students and staff of all cultural backgrounds, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds are welcome and all voices are heard. North Yarmouth Academy will continue to take steps to ensure its community and programs serve a diverse range of students and voices.

The Academy’s overriding goal is to promote an inclusive community that treats one another with respect and compassion, is culturally competent, and active in both our school community and the world beyond.

North Yarmouth Academy remains committed to:

Developing curriculum that embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds to equip our students with the skills to contribute and excel in a culturally diverse world.

Promoting access to and growing a diverse and inclusive community through enrollment efforts, faculty recruitment, and need-based financial aid.

Equipping our students with the tools to think critically and engage in thoughtful discourse about issues related to topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Lynn Sullivan

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These questions help us consider the purpose behind the texts we read, and it makes us all consider the stories that are underreported, misreported, or ignored altogether.

reating an educational experience that enhances diversity, equity, and inclusion has In English 8, we have also been looking at the been a major priority for me at NYA in general stories we read from the lens of ethical thinking. and in my classroom specifically. Both my US This is especially true with our first novel, Monster

by Walter Dean Myers. As we read about Steve History class and my Current Political Issues class Harmon’s plight as a Black teenager on trial for are discussion based, and all opinions are valued – all respect each other’s ideas while challenging murder, students wrestle with the following one another through thoughtful discourse. An Whether it is through readings or videos established rule of decorum or conversations, the exposure to different in my space is important, as nationalities, religions, sexuality, gender, and we listen first and respond socioeconomics among others is critical to second. I strive to encourage creating effective citizens today and my students to embrace the influential leaders of tomorrow.” heterogeneity of the history of the country, which is why I threw out textbooks long ago, which to me questions: What ethical principles, such as fairness, responsibility, or freedom does our only saw the world through a homogenous lens.

Bringing as much diversity and understanding into protagonist value? Are laws always in concert with my classroom is important to me as a woman and our ethical values, or are they ever at odds? How as a member of the LGBTQ community. Whether should we proceed in our understanding of law it is through readings or videos or conversations, and its relationship with ethics? the exposure to different nationalities, religions, sexuality, gender, and socioeconomics among Once students wrap up their reading of the novel, others is critical to creating effective citizens today they will participate in a research-based Socratic and influential leaders of tomorrow.

Seminar project, during which they will research the juvenile justice system in America and create their own “hard questions” to work through together. They will consider both the DEI lens and the ethical thinking lens as they undertake their Middle School English Teacher research, craft their questions, and conduct their wonderful aspect of the English classroom discussion. is that there is an emphasis on skills rather than content. In our quest to think, read, and Throughout the year, students will grapple with each text in similar ways, always wondering: who write critically, the options are endless for the tells these stories, and who is left out? And most topics we can cover; we can study the effects of love, loneliness, marginalization, racial bias, importantly: What does this mean for us? or myriad other topics without losing sight of our goals.

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My goal is to approach the texts we study with a diversity, equity, and inclusivity lens. I keep three questions aloft as I plan units of study: 1) Who writes the stories?

2) Who benefits from the stories?

3) Who is missing from the stories?

Shannon Gallagher Grades 1 and 2 Teacher

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n summer 2019, I was invited by a past NYA parent to see the Welcoming Library on display.

It was so simple, yet profound. The selection of books ranged across grades and genres, all with the similar message that, in a diverse country and

world, we all belong. The visiting schedule was full, and we had to bide our time until this fall to have the portable library arrive at NYA, but it was well worth the wait.

This collection is a perfect way to explore and integrate into curriculum many inspiring books that illustrate heritage and celebrate cultural diversity. We have discovered many excellent titles that we hope add to classroom collections or the Lower School Book Nook.

In my first grade classroom, we have been delighted to have such an impressive set of stories to delve into. We have incorporated many of them into activities around the Ben’s Bells Be Kind campus project and our usual back-to-school lessons.

After reading One Green Apple, we discussed how challenging it would be to move to a place where we did not speak the local language. We shared one green apple as a symbol of bravery, friendship, and inclusivity.

In Big Red Lollipop, a birthday party is a new adventure for a girl whose family does not celebrate birthdays. A red lollipop takes a key role, while a green lollipop wraps up the story. We discussed the significance of our own celebrations of birthdays; many of us have birthdays in the same month! We used the green Be Kind flowers to make “lollipops” to plant a garden of kind sayings.

In Four Feet, Two Sandals, the term “village” repeats, from the native village to a tent village (refugee camp); another point was sharing what one has as best as one can. We discussed what a village is, and the term, “It Takes a Village” and how it pertains to various circumstances in life.

Students folded origami houses that they carefully decorated to create a “Village of Kindness.”

Alma and How She Got Her Name inspired discussion about where our own names originated. Many students shared that they were named after a grandparent, a family friend, or a parents’ adventure. Students designed name plates for the front of their desks to celebrate their own special name.

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YA Drama brought the hit musical Sister Act to Safford to great praise.

Sister Act tells the story of Deloris van Cartier (Elizabeth Gagnon ’20), an aspiring nightclub singer, forced to hide in a convent after witnessing her gangster boyfriend commit murder.

The bold and brash Deloris takes charge of the convent’s ailing choir. Much to the horror of a disapproving Mother Superior (Afton Morton ’20) and delight of everyone else, the choir becomes a hit performing group.

The production featured additional cast members, Spencer Barton ’20 (Eddie), Jackie Ellsworth ’21 (Sister Mary Robert), Madeleine Vaillancourt ’22 (Curtis), Bronwen RamseyBrimberg ’20 (Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours), Katie Blanc ’20 (Joey), Sydney Billings ’20 (Sister Mary Lazarus), Alaina Rauf ’21 (Pablo), Annie Sillin ’21 (Monsignor O’Hara), Sutton Dolloff ’21 (Sister Mary Patrick), Leyi Li ’22 (Sister Mary Theresa), and Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25 (TJ).

Elizabeth Gagnon ‘20 as Deloris and Afton Morton ‘20 as Mother Superior.

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he music department is taking every precaution to abide by social distancing guidelines to keep the music playing. Chorus and band practice outside with students 14 feet apart. Strings and steel band remain inside, but six feet apart. All groups set up in straight lines instead of the traditional semicircle, and musicians have their own sheet music and stands. All students rehearse wearing masks except for band. Unfortunately, no live concerts or theater productions are scheduled for this season. Stay tuned to NYA’s Facebook page for information about live streaming.

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YA Lower School Drama ventured into the Hundred Acre Wood with A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS!

Featured animals included Sofia Beghelli ‘30, Capucine Daniel ‘30, Lucia Lorenz ‘30, Emily Millar ‘30, June Sahlman ‘30, Ellyana Varney ‘30 (Bees); Cooper Edwards ‘31, Joshua Haberski ‘31, Hudson Warde ‘32 (Squirrels); When Christopher Robin (Quinn Katrina Lesniak ‘30, Adelie Mote Barschdorf ‘29) is believed captured by ‘31, Autumn Myer ‘30 (Ladybugs); the elusive and “horribibble” Backson, Henry Cabot ‘30, Theo Ferrari ‘31, Pooh (James Vaillancourt ‘28) leads a rescue mission in search of their Emmett Myer ‘30, and Grady Richard friend…and honey. The production was directed by music teacher, Linda ’31 (Frogs).

The cast was rounded out Vaillancourt, with help from assistant director and third and fourth grade by an ensemble of woodland creatures: teacher, Ellen Gagne. Cast included: William Lorenz ‘28 (Tigger), Eliza Seth Coulombe ‘29, Penelope Houghton Smith ‘28 (Piglet), Eva Szymczak ‘28 (Rabbit), Daniel Smith ‘28 (Owl), ‘28, Gage Kloza ‘28, Aspen Lavertu ‘32, Delphine Daniel ’28 (Kanga), Emma Renyi ’29 (Roo), Cooper Wright ‘28 John McGillicuddy ‘30, Parker Moody (Eeyore), Saoirse Lake ‘30 (Pooh’s Tummy), with Natalie Bunker ‘28, Kate ‘30, and Alexander Rowe ‘31.

Geary ‘28, Coco Griffin ‘29, Pete Mote ‘29, Carson Richard ‘29, Liam Skillman ‘28, and Lillian Smith ’29 (Narrators).

Bees (left to right): Capucine Daniel, Lucia Lorenz, Emily Millar, June Sahlman, and Ellyana Varney (not pictured, Sofia Beghelli).

All-State Musicians Congratulations to nine students representing NYA at the virtual All-State Music Festival this year.

Ashley Ren

NYA artists didn’t stop creating just because the studios were closed. Art students worked from home, with supplies and materials they had on hand, and submitted photos of their work to their teachers— and for us to enjoy.

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Matt McGrath

Jackie Ellsworth

Madeleine Vallaincourt

Emily Greene

Mixed Choir

Rogers Crowley ‘23 (tenor) Jackie Ellsworth ’21 (alto) Emily Greene ‘23 (soprano) Pierce Manchester ’20 (tenor) Py Morin ‘20 (soprano) Afton Morton ‘20 (alto)

Orchestra Pierce Manchester

Py Morin

Afton Morton

Ashley Ren ‘20 (violin) Matt McGrath ‘20 (string bass) Madeleine Vaillancourt ‘22 (cello)

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Record Year for Giving to NYA

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enerous NYA alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends contributed more than $1.6 million to the Academy during the fiscal year ending June 30. This overall total is the third straight record-breaking annual total for the Academy.

“It is inspiring to see the commitment displayed by the NYA community,” said Director of Development, Jennifer Richard. “At a time of national and global crisis, the NYA community came together to help ensure the Academy’s mission could continue. We are humbled and grateful for all of these generous gifts.”

“With NYA facing challenges on multiple fronts while working diligently to provide the best possible experience to students, it was deeply gratifying to see alumni, families, and friends come together to support the Academy in record-setting fashion,” said Head of School, Ben Jackson.

“We are so grateful for this support, which prepares students for success in the years to come.”

A Message from the Director of Development

Highlights from the giving year:

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n a year that has challenged all of us in so many ways, we’ve been humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support by the NYA community.

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 was a record-breaking year for giving to NYA. Achieving this kind of result is a testament to the power of the NYA community and the dedication of many NYA benefactors and volunteers. In total, more than 600 benefactors invested in NYA, and over 100 volunteers joined them to help strengthen the Academy.

• $1,673,431 in total commitments from NYA alumni, parents,

grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends in fiscal year 2020, a record.

• $287,157 raised for the Academy Fund with strong participation from alumni and families.

• During the Show Your Love Campaign, 512 individuals made gifts to NYA and contributed more than $72,000, including a $30,000 challenge gift from Board President, Allen Bornheimer ’60, GP’30.

• Over 300 attended the first-ever virtual Soirée,

• More than $55,500 to support STEM education at NYA. • $120,853 contributed to endowed financial aid funds.

• The Bicentennial Learning Commons, dedicated on

Count of Gifts to All Designations

An investment in NYA, whether it be for the Academy Fund, financial aid, academic September 25, 2020, was 100 percent donor funded. programs, endowment, athletics, faculty support, facilities, or through a planned Current, Former, and Honorary Trustees Current, Former and Honorary gift, ensures the Academy can deliver on Trustees its commitment to providing the best possible Parents Parents education to the many talented students enrolled today and into the future.

Grandparents The Philanthropy Report recognizes the many who have inspired us with their generosity.

Grandparents

Foundation, Corporations, and Businesses

Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 Director of Development P: (207) 847-5429 E: jrichard@nya.org

Friends

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Current and Former Faculty and Staff

With gratitude,

Thank You Volunteers

contributing $155,850 to support NYA faculty and need-based student aid.

Parents of Alumni

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Current and Former Faculty and Staff Foundation, Corporations, and Businesses

NYA gains strength from the dedicated volunteers whose gifts of time and energy make a substantial contribution to the Academy. Each year, NYA is fortunate to benefit from alumni, parents, grandparents, students, trustees, and friends who volunteer thousands of hours collectively to enrich the NYA experience for all.

To learn how to get involved, contact Jennifer Richard at jrichard@nya.org.

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Alumni Leadership Led by chairperson, Hugh Robbins ‘99, and a committed group of alumni leaders, the NYA Alumni Association Leadership Council will work to promote and encourage alumni engagement and connectedness with NYA. Members of the council will act as energetic ambassadors for NYA to support the Academy’s mission, vision, and values.

Hugh Robbins ‘99 with son, Whit, and daughter, Ceci.

This effort is all about reinvigorating and connecting NYA alums to create a network that is truly valuable to its members and serves as the vital link between the Academy and its body of distinguished alumni around the world.”

“This effort is all about reinvigorating and connecting NYA alums to create a network that is truly valuable to its members and serves as the vital link between the Academy and its body of distinguished alumni around the world,” said Robbins.

Members of the Alumni Association Leadership Council share a passion for NYA and will serve a three-year term and attend two (virtual) meetings annually. The group will make decisions and recommendations that are in the best interest of NYA alumni, encourage fellow alumni to engage with NYA, support the work of the development office, and provide a liaison with the NYA Board of Trustees.

“We want to help alumni stay connected with their former classmates and to NYA,” said Jennifer Richard, Director of Development.

“I am eager to work with Hugh and the Alumni Association Leadership Council to create meaningful opportunities for alumni to be involved with NYA.” The group had its first meeting in November.

Additional alumni will be recruited to become members of the Leadership Council. If you are interested in learning more or joining this group, please contact Jennifer Richard (jrichard@nya. org) or Hugh Robbins (hughrobbins@gmail.com).

Thank You (Again), Anonymous In December 2019, a generous, anonymous family made a commitment of $100,000 to support need-based financial aid for talented NYA students. In June 2020, after learning of the increased demand for financial aid among NYA families impacted

by COVID-19, the benefactors stepped forward with a second gift of $75,000, bringing their total support for the year to $175,000.

This is the third consecutive year this family has generously contributed to the Academy’s current-use and endowed financial aid funds. “We do not want economic barriers to prevent the best and the brightest from attending NYA,” said the donors.

Thank you to the inaugural members of the Alumni Association Leadership Council: Hugh Robbins ‘99, Chair hughrobbins@gmail.com James Cabot ‘98 jecabot@me.com Jay Flower ‘94 jflower28@gmail.com James Garrett ‘98 garrettjs7@yahoo.com Ellie Hilscher ’20 hilscher@bc.edu Josh Kelton ‘06 jdkelton26@gmail.com Carly Lappas ‘13 carly.lappas@gmail.com Mason Parks ‘20 mparks@falcon.bentley.edu Sharon Libby Sharp ‘61 TedSharonSharp@aol.com Caroline Olmstead Wallach ‘95 caroline.wallach@gmail.com

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leadership giving

NYA is deeply grateful to those who support the vision of excellence for the Academy and set an example through their philanthropy. The Leadership Giving list recognizes those who made leadership gifts from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $50,000+

Anonymous Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Alex Cabot ‘01 * James ‘98 & Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Davis Family Foundation * Case & Gail Lynch GP’29, GP’31 * Christopher & Lori Poulin P’22 *

LEGACY CIRCLE $25,000-$49,999 Allen ‘60 & Victoria Bornheimer GP’30 * Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25

HERITAGE CIRCLE $15,000-$24,999

Stephen Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * United States Tennis Association

BENEFACTOR’S CIRCLE $10,000-$14,999

Anonymous Christopher & Tonya DiMillo P’22 * David Pierson & Brenda Garrand * Hebert Construction Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 *

ACADEMY CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999

Anonymous Richard & Debra Abbondanza P’04 * Gary & Laura Bergeron P’22 * Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Huyen-Lam Nguyen & Samuel Bull P’21 Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 * Madeleine Corson GP’20 * Grant & Judith Dinmore GP’23, GP’24 * Paul Kelley GP’19, GP’22 * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Scott & Barbara Marr P’17 *

Robert ’69 & Carolyn McClay Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Robert & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09 * Christopher & Amy Mazzurco * Nicholas & Elizabeth Mazzurco Jason & Lindsey Oney P’22, P’24 * Patriot Insurance Company * John & Jennifer Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 * Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 *

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $1,814-$4,999

Walter & Gayle Barschdorf GP’27, GP’29 * Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Cameron & Patricia Bright P’14, P’16 * Josh & Susan Burns P’13 * Tom & Anne Echeverria GP’34 * Stephane Gauthier & Nicole Giguere P’20 Alan Hull & Susan Kepes P’16 * Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Walter Juve P’21 * Chris Kelley GP’19, GP’22 * Walter & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Frank Pecoraro GP’24 Yvon & Jacqueline Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’19, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25 * James & Polly Pierce * Bruce Poliquin P’09 * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 * Schaeffer Douglas Title, LLC * Dr. James & Mrs. Corrine Schutz GP’23, GP’24 Theodore ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * William Stiles & Hilary Rapkin P’23 *

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HEAD OF SCHOOL’S CIRCLE $1,000-$1,813

Anonymous (3) 100 Women Who Care Southern Maine Ananda Fund * Stephan Bachelder & Deborah Strachan P’02, P’04 * Mary Barron GP’24 Bartley’s Driving School * Dana Bartone & Margaret Limm P’17 * Bates Mill Dermatology * Deane ‘53 & Thelma Bornheimer * Brickyard Hollow Colin Bumby ‘00 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Coastal Landscape Construction & Snow Services * Craig & Kristin Coleman P’13, P’15, P’19, P’24 * Jonathan Commons & Jennifer Riehl P’19, P’21 * Patrick & Joyce Coughlan P’93, GP’25 * Margaret Fenderson P’81, P’84, GP’14 * Paul & Carol Fremont-Smith GP’26 Thomas & Leandra Fremont-Smith P’26 Jason & Laura Gall P’23, P’24 * José & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ‘98 Garrett * Peter & Marie Gerrity ’05, ’07, ’09, ’12 * Albert & Candace Gibbons GP’22 * Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HM Payson * Hopkinson & Abbondanza * Nathan ‘06 & Alison Isaacson * Anthony Kelley Kevin & Theresa Kelley P’94, P’96 Knickerbocker Group, Inc. * Audrey & Brett Lane * Gloria Lathrop P’19, P’21 * Maine Watersports LLC Bruce McClenahan GP’26

Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 Hugh Riddleberger & Louise McIlhenny P’32, P’35 Nelson & Betsy Mead P’11, P’13 * David & Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’30 * Warren Miskell P’15, P’18 * MLM Acquisitions LLC New England Touchless Car Wash Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Daniel & Jane O’Halloran P’16 * Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A. * Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth * Violeta Yu and Matthew Plant P’21 Thomas & Elizabeth Renyi GP’29, GP’32 * Riley Insurance Agency * Chiharu Katayama & David Rines P’16 * Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating * Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Dr. Lelan Sillin GP’18, GP’21 Silver Street Group LLC * Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Tom Moulton Paving & Construction Dana ‘80 & Betsy Twombly P’09, P’12 * Charles & Catherine von Brecht P’05, P’02 * Michael & Kimberly Wallace P’23 Scott Wallach & Caroline Olmstead Wallach ‘95 * Yarmouth Boat Yard, Inc.

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Facebook, Inc. Morgan Stanley Thrivent Financial Foundation Unum Group

During the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, the following benefactors helped to strengthen NYA through their gifts. Thank you for your investment in NYA. Alumni

10% Participation Class of 1936 Ruth Smith Douglass ‘36 Class of 1947 Millard ‘47 & Elizabeth ‘48 Trask Crossett * Class of 1948 Millard ‘47 & Elizabeth ‘48 Trask Crossett * Class of 1950 Gleynn ‘50 & Sandra Brooks Jr. * Dorothy Freeman Hayward ‘50 Class of 1953 Deane ‘53 & Thelma Bornheimer * Diana Morse-Allen ‘53 P’88 * Class of 1954 Daniel ‘54 & Constance Day * David & Dorothy Selleck ‘54 * Catherine Myers Vilburn ‘54 * Class of 1957 Eleanor Rideout Feliu ‘57 Judith Scott Jones ‘57 *

Class of 1959 J. Joseph & Susie Saunders ‘59 Class of 1960 Allen ‘60 & Victoria Bornheimer GP’30 * Linda Sweetser Gurtman ‘60 & Carl Gurtman Theodore ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Class of 1961 Theodore ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Nazaire ‘61 & Judy LeBlanc * Jane Small Plante ‘61 Richard Wile ‘61 George Wing, Jr. ‘61 * Class of 1962 William & Alana Lord Dugan ‘62 * Rufus Jones III ‘62 Class of 1963 J. Nicholas Burns ‘63 * Leslie Seymour Wears ‘63 Robert True ‘63 Class of 1964 N. Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02*

*Three or more years of consecutive giving to North Yarmouth Academy

Thornton Ring ‘64 Ernest Swanson ‘64 * John Williams ‘64 * Class of 1965 John B. Branson ‘65 * Class of 1966 Bruce Brown, Jr.’66 John & Betsy Cussen ‘66 * David Mullare ‘66 * Richard Samuelson ‘66 * Class of 1967 David Mitchell ‘67 * Theodore ‘67 & Carolyn Vaughan * Class of 1968 William Hart ‘68 * Douglas Mixer ‘68 Thomas ‘68 & Holly McKenny * Class of 1969 Robert Colby ‘69 John Collins ‘69 Paul Maggiore ‘69

Robert & Carolyn McClay ‘69 Class of 1970 Stephen Purington ‘70 * Class of 1971 Anonymous Thomas & Kathy LaMountain ‘71 * Class of 1972 Michael Shea ‘72 Class of 1974 Ross Cudlitz ‘74 & Donna Albury * Class of 1975 Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Class of 1976 Joseph Faulstich ‘76 * Class of 1977 Lisa Parker ‘77 * Robert ‘77 & Karen Swenson Class of 1979 Garry ‘79 & Julia Hallee * Blair Shea ‘79 *

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Class of 1980 John Leonard ‘80 * Dana ‘80 & Elizabeth Twombly P’09, P’12 * Class of 1981 Burnett Hansen ‘81 * Dennis Hudson ‘81 * Gregory Lovejoy ‘81 2019-2020 Stephen Whittier ‘81 Gaetano & Phebe Royer ‘81 Quattrucci P’18 * Class of 1982 NYA Philanthropy FY11 – FY20 Dr. John Hong & Dr. Christopher Zitnay ‘82 $1,800,000.00 Class of 1983 Jane Ellyn Hamilton ‘83 * $1,600,000.00 Class of 1984 Margaret Fenderson ‘84 * $1,400,000.00 Class of 1985 $1,200,000.00 Ralph Wellman Brewer II ‘85 Richard McIntosh & Desiree ‘85 Merritt P’21* $1,000,000.00 Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich * Class of 1988 $800,000.00 Elizabeth Allen ‘88 * Elizabeth Claffey McEvoy ‘88 * $600,000.00 Andrew Savage ‘88 * John & Jennifer Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, $400,000.00 P’23, P’24 * $200,000.00 Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * $0.00 Class of 1989 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Shawn & Heidi ‘89 Gepfert P’20, P’24 * Annual Fund Auction/Soiree Mission Item Other/Restricted Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Class of 1990 $380,788 Ellen Benson ‘90 * Bicentennial Learning Commons Learning Commons Jason & Kerry Weinrich ‘90 P’21 Class of 1991 $288,157 Academy Fund Richard Ewell ‘91 * Academy Fund Andrew ‘91 & Ann Hayes ‘91 * $270,373 Burton Matthew Knapp ‘91 Athletics Athletics Peter Latvis ‘91 * Andrew Place ‘91 * Financial Aid (endowment and $199,853 Class of 1992 current use)Aid Financial Wiley Kite & Timothy Kendrick ‘92 * Total Gifts by Designation Turf Field Renovation Lloyd & Heidi ‘92 Lathrop P’19, P’21 $162,455 Alison Roper Mazzola ‘92 * Turf Field Renovation Class of 1993 Soiree $155,850 Jeffrey Townes ‘93 * Soiree Class of 1994 Tennis Courts Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * $109,355 Doug & Edith Webster Naegele ‘94 Tennis Courts STEM Programs Class of 1995 Jason ‘95 & Colleen Currier $55,400 Caroline Olmstead Wallach ‘95 & STEM Improvements Programs Capital Scott Wallach * $40,000 Class of 1996 Academic Programs Capital Improvements Travis Roy ‘96 Cory ‘96 & Lyndie Fasold * $11,200 Gillian Morejon Gutierrez ‘96 Academic Programs David ‘96 & Rebecca Williams P’24 * Class of 1997 Julie Pelan Agar ‘97 Johanna Coyle ‘97 * Trustees & Former Trustees: Trustees & Matt Greason ‘97 * $97,047 Former Alysa Curtis Porter ‘97 * Trustees Class of 1998 Faculty/Staff/Friends/Others: Faculty/Staff/ James ‘98 & Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * $74,814 Friends/Other James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ‘98 Garrett * s Heather Graul Geoghan ‘98 * Total Gifts to the Parents: Grandparents Natasha Malinski Sun ‘98 * Academy Fund by Donor Type $33,479 Class of 1999 George Briggs ‘99 * Tanya Hamilton ‘99 Parents of Alumni: Alumni Krista Lindquist Welch ‘99 Parents $30,156 Patia Maule ‘99 Briana O’Hare Laurence ‘99 * Parents Alumni: Hugh-John Robbins ‘99 & $27,686 Carrie Mathers-Suter * Caitlin Straus-Bowers ‘99 * Alumni Grandparents: Jacqlyn Young ‘99 * $24,975 Class of 2000 Colin Bumby ‘00 *

giving to

$1,673,431

$288,157

Trustees & Former Trustees

Faculty/Staff/Friends/Others

Grandparents

Emily Clark O’Meara ‘00 * Brittany Hyde ‘00 * Class of 2001 William ‘01 & Stephanie Brown ‘01 Noyes Alex Cabot ‘01 * Bridget Gagne ‘01 Brian ‘01 & Meghan McGoldrick Stornelli ‘01 * Class of 2002 David Messinger & Elizabeth Bachelder ‘02 * Roscoe Bishop ‘02 * Christine Clough ‘02 * Ben & Elisabeth von Brecht ‘02 King * Erik Piasio ‘02 * Class of 2003 Chris Bixby ‘03 * Brittany Hosmer Longoria ‘03 * Kyle Rancourt ‘03 * Peter Sterling ‘03 Ian Wing ‘03 Class of 2004 Julia Bachelder ‘04 * Matthew Curran ‘04 * Reed Holden ‘04 * Tara Merrill ‘04 * Chris & Molly Myer ‘04 Davis * Class of 2005 Nathaniel Bishop ‘05 Elizabeth Werley-Prieto Duffie ‘05 Charles ‘05 & Heather Fear * Peter ‘05 & Julia Gerrity * Jason Kroot ‘05 Jim and Catherine von Brecht ‘05 Werner * Class of 2006 Scott Carpenter ‘06 Harry Hanson ‘06 Nathan ‘06 & Alison Isaacson * Joshua Kelton ‘06 * Chelsey Merrill ‘06 * Katherine Gribbel Oberg ‘06 * Dimitrios Pilitsis ‘06 * Parker Swenson ‘06 * Class of 2007 Alexander Champoux ‘07 * Zachery ‘07 & Meghan Garcia * Grace Hyndman ‘07 * Choul Ngoal ‘07 * Wesley Norton ‘07 * Brooke Rayder ‘07 * Banak Thiwat ‘07 Class of 2008 Thomas Bradley Abbott ‘08 * Caroline Anson ‘08 * Greg & Alecia Tocci ‘08 Hurley Marion Leslie ‘08 * Alexandra Noyes ‘08 * Class of 2009 Calum Barnes ‘09 * Alison Carpenter ‘09 * Lucy Gerrity ‘09 * Class of 2010 Phillip Champoux ‘10 * Hilary Gibson ‘10 * Henry Sterling ‘10 Class of 2011 Caroline Bowne ‘11 Frances Leslie ‘11 Class of 2012 Hadley Gibson ‘12 * Cameron Rayder ‘12 * Nicholas Rayder ‘12 * Kevin Schwarm ‘12 Class of 2013 Jennifer Brown ‘13 Benjamin Claytor ‘13 * Matthew Hawkins ‘13 * Mallory Ianno ‘13 Emma Laprise ‘13 Burke Paxton ‘13

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Class of 2014 Jillian Bjorn-Caron ‘14 * Sydney Garcia ‘14 * Maxwell Maurer ‘14 Kayla Rose ‘14 Class of 2015 Hannah Austin ‘15 * Maximilian Bueche ‘15 * Matthew Malcom ‘15 * Clayton Manchester ‘15 Ellis Burgoon Miskell ‘15 Marina Poole ‘15 * Marina Stam ‘15 * Class of 2016 MacKenzie Sangster ‘16 * Class of 2017 S. Wallace Jackson ‘17 * Samuel Johnson ‘17 * Jake Malcom ‘17 * Kiersten Marr ‘17 Savannah Shaw ‘17 Lindsay Tufts ‘17 Lauren Tufts ‘17 * Class of 2018 Lincoln Hamblett ‘18 Class of 2019 Helen Hamblett ‘19 Avery Jackson ‘19 Amber Rose ‘19 Andrew Schaeffer ‘19 E. Reed Silvers ‘19

Parents of Alumni

21% Participation Richard & Debra Abbondanza P’04 * Jesse & Jennifer Abbott P’08 * Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Philip & Meredith Anson P’98, P’00, P’02, P’08 * Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Stephan Bachelder & Deborah Strachan P’02, P’04 * Bill & Teresa Bartolini P’16, P’18 Margaret Limm & Dana Bartone P’17 * Henri & Anna Benoit P’13 * Kenneth & Beverly Bixby ‘03 * Donald Youker & Ann Block P’15, P’16 * Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Cameron & Patricia Bright P’14, P’16 * Richard Brimberg & Debra Ramsey P’15, P’20 * Michael & Barbara Brown P’11, P’13 John Bueche & Sarah Kelly P’15 Christian & Michele Buehner P’19, P’23 * Jeremiah & Susan Burns P’13 * Michael Caron & Julia Bjorn P’14 * John & Ronni-Jo Carpenter P’06, P’09 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * William Chapman III & Holly Mitchell P’16, P’19 * Peter & Gail Cinelli P’97 * Todd & Lorena Coffin P’12 Pam Gardiner & Craig Collins P’21, P’18 * Joyce & Patrick Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25 * Daniel & Kathleen Dearing P’06, P’14 * Michael & Diane Dennison P’04 Edward & Jennifer Dillon P’18 Bruce Drouin & Janet Hansen P’07, P’11 Tom & Sandi Dunham P’01 * Michael & Jennifer Elkins P’16, P’18 * Charles Emerson P’94 * Mark & Pattie Fasold P’96, P’99, P’03 * Frank & Michelle, Fassett P’16, P’19 * Margaret Fast P’11, P’13 * Margaret Fenderson P’81, P’84, GP’14 * David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05 * Christopher & Jane Flower P’94 * Paul Frager & Farrah Pirkin-Frager P’16, P’21

David Gagne & Kris Gibson P’10, P’12, P’19 * Edmund & Ellen Gagne P’19 * Jose & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * Crombie & Deborah Garrett P’98 Peter & Marie Gerrity P’05, P’07, P’09, P’12 * Jeff & Christina Gilman P’19, P’22 Philip Gleason & Mary Schendel P’08 * William Goddard P’89, GP’22 * Dr. Donald & Mrs. Arline Gove P’81, P’82, P’83, P’85 * James & Mary Gribbel P’03, P’06 * Ted & Susie Gribbell P’05, P’08 * P. Andrew & Meagan Hamblett P’18, P’19, P’21 * Robert & Rebecca Hamilton P’04, P’06 * Joseph & Pamela Hanson P’06 * Jack & Kathleen Hardy P’12 * Jim & Kathie Harper P’01, P’04 * Stephen & Louise Hessert P’00, P’02 Robert & Deborah Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Gregory & Elizabeth Hogan P’17, P’19 * Richard & Jennifer Hubbell P’02, P’05 * F. Alan Hull & Susan Kepes P’16 * Thomas & Laurie Hyndman P’07, P’09 * Tara & Doug Johnson P’17 * Robert & Roberta Jordan P’07, P’12 * Leonard Kaminow & Maria Mazorra P’09, P’11 * Kevin & Theresa Kelley P’94, P’96 Kevin Kendall P’12 * Peter & Grace Kendrick P’88, P’92 * Seth & Anne Kolkin P’01, P’11 Steve & Tammy Lachance P’16 * Eric & Tammy Lane P’08, P’12 Ronald & Coleen Laprise P’13, P’16, P’18 Scott & Corinne Larson P’19, P’20 * Lloyd & Heidi ‘92 Lathrop P’19, P’21 Cathy & Bill Latvis P’91, P’93 Seaver & Anne Leslie P’03, P’08, P’11 * Jonathan Lewis & Susan Mello P’14 N. Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02 * Geoffrey Cartmell & Sally Macleod P’15, P’17, P’19 * Stephen Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Lee & Caroline Mallett P’17 * Walter & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Scott & Barbara Marr P’17 * William & Susan Martens P’01, P’04 * Joshua & Rebecca Marvil P’09 * Jennifer Mathews P’16, P’18 * Richard & Alexandra Maurer P’14, P’16, P’20 * Hilary Moyler McKinnon P’10, P’13 * Jack & Elaine McMahon P’91, P’93, P’95 * Nelson & Elizabeth Mead P’11, P’13 * Lincoln ‘75 and Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Peter and Lisa Mertz P’08 Warren Miskell P’15, P’18 * Frederick & Deborah Molander P’00 Yvette Moody P’02, P’06 Diana Morse-Allen ‘53, P’88 * Marti Morton P’16, P’20 * Steven Morton P’16, P’20 * Robert & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09 * Michael & Pamela Nee Donald & Jean Nichols P’17 * Debora Noone P’92 Edward & Ann Noyes P’84, P’88 * Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Charles & Susan Oestreicher P’89, P’90 * Yvon & Jacqueline Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’19, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25 * Christopher & Nancy Pierce P’01, P’05 Allison Pilitsis P’06, P’08 * Bruce Poliquin P’09 * Dirk & Ann Poole P’13, P’15 *

*Three or more years of consecutive giving to North Yarmouth Academy

Norman & Janet Pullen P’85, GP’21 * Gaetano & Phebe Royer ‘81 Quattrucci P’18 * Peter & Deirdre Quesada P’12, P’17 * Jeffrey & Holly Randall P’12, P’14 * Michael Rayder & Beth Franklin P’07, P’12 * Michael & Deborah Regan P’12, P’15 * Gerald & Colleen Reid P’19, P’23 Doug & Jessie Reighley P’10 * Dixon Riley & Susan Myer P’89, P’92 David Rines & Chiharu Katayama P’16 * Jay & Lisa Robbins P’99, P’07 * Andrew & Catriona Sangster P’16 * Michael and Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 * Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Robert & Susie Sharp P’09, P’11 * Robert & Kate Silvers P’19 * Lauren Silverson P’13 * Edgar & Susan Sinibaldi P’17, P’21, P’24 * Katharine Slack P’11 James & Julia Sterling P’03, P’04, P’07, P’10 * James & Elizabeth Taylor P’16, P’23 * Steve & Katherine Thomas P’18, P’21 * Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Matthew & Kate Tufts P’17 * Dana ‘80 & Elizabeth Twombly P’09, P’12 * Charles & Catherine von Brecht P’02, P’05 * David Warren P’06, P’09, P’14 * David & Cathleen Willauer P’10, P’13 John & Beth Williams P’95, P’96, P’24 Jay & Jennifer Yilmaz P’19, P’22, P’24 * Jonathan & Susan Young P’99

Jason Tittle & Shannon Gallagher * Crystal & Jared Gordon Eliot Grady * Michael & Heidi Grant P’19, P’20 * Jack & Kathleen Hardy P’12 * Carol Weeman Harris * Rob Sobak & Karin Hoppenbrouwers * Elisabeth Houghton * Nicholas Tsafos & Cindy Hould P’33 Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Sara Jaffe Doug & Tara Johnson P’17 * Jacquelyn Jones * Alex & Jocelyn Kloza P’26, P’28, P’34 * Lloyd & Heidi ‘92, Lathrop P’19, P’21 Haver Markham Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Christopher & Amy Mazzurco * Kevin & Lisa McGlinn * Marti Morton P’16, P’20 Ashley Randlett * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Jay & Lisa Robbins P’99, P’07 * Kelsy Ross P’34 Jeremy & Erika Sahlman P’28, P’30 * Sagaree Sengupta Nathaniel & Jessica Smith P’26, P’29 * Phillip & Elizabeth Smith P’28, P’30, P’33 * Lynn Sullivan * Steve & Katherine Thomas P’18, P’21 * Shelby & Heather Turcotte Scott & Linda Vaillancourt P’22, P’25, P’28 * Greg Skillman & Karen Wentworth P’23, P’27 *

Businesses

Former Trustees, Former Faculty & Staff, Friends & Foundations

Bartley’s Driving School * Bates Mill Dermatology * Bruce’s Burrito, Inc. Clayton’s Café & Bakery * Coastal Landscape Construction & Snow Services * Hebert Construction HM Payson * Hopkinson & Abbondanza * Knickerbocker Group, Inc. * Learning With Fun Mister Bagel * Network for Good New England Touchless Car Wash * Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A. * Patriot Insurance Company * Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth * Riley Insurance Agency * Schaeffer Douglas Title LLC * Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating * Scott Simons Architects LLC Silver Street Group LLC * The O’Halloran Group Tom Moulton Paving & Construction Yarmouth Boat Yard, Inc.

Faculty & Staff

53% Participation Anonymous Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Jason & Danielle Fisher Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Greg & Theresa Bartick P’24, P’26 Scott & Kristi Belesca * Christian & Michele Buehner P’19, P’23 * Margery Condon David & Sandi Daigle * Erik Szymczak & Leslie Durgin P’28 * David & Asha Echeverria P’34 * Michael & Jennifer Elkins P’16, P’18 * David Gagne & Kris Gibson P’10, P’12, P’19 * Edmund & Ellen Gagne P’10, P’12, P’19 *

Anonymous 100 Women Who Care Southern Maine Eliza Alexander Ananda Fund * Hari Anbarasu Caroline Anson ‘08 * Brian Beard Kelly Brandt Josh & Susan Burns P’13 * John & Ronni-Jo Carpenter P’06, P’09 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Peter & Gail Cinelli P’97 * William & Emily Clark P’28 * John Collins ‘69 Elizabeth Cormier Barry Costa * Joyce & Patrick Coughlan P’93, GP’25 * Daniel & Catherine Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 * Davis Family Foundation Ann Deming * Judy & Bob Dent Francesca Eastman Amy E. & Adam Ebenstein Kate Echeverria Tom & Anne Echeverria GP’34 * Paul & Lolly Errickson Mark & Pattie Fasold P’96, P’99, P’03 * Margaret Fast P’11, P’13 * David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05 * Christopher & Jane Flower P’94 * Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * George Fuller David Pierson & Brenda Garrand * Clara & Gustavo Gaspari Benchimol Lucy Gerrity ‘09 * Peter ‘05 & Julia Gerrity* Peter & Marie Gerrity P’05, P’07, P’09, P’12 * Dr. Donald & Mrs. Arline Gove P’81, P’82, P’83, P’85 * Ernie Greenslade Sally Hanley

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2020 Show Your Love Campaign

In March, the NYA community came together and raised over $72,000 for the Academy with the Show Your Love Campaign.

Samson Shen ’20 and Head of Upper School, Eric Austin, show their love last spring.

John McGillicuddy ‘30.

Jack & Kathleen Hardy P’12 * Bob & Ross Henderson * Madelyn Hennessey Polly & Christine Howerton-Lynch Jennifer & Richard Hubbell P’02, P’05 * Thomas & Laurie Hyndman P’07, P’09 * Nick & Elizabeth Kakavis * Dino Kallenekos Michael & Margo Keeley Anthony Kelley Chris Kelley Peter & Grace Kendrick P’88, P’92 * Brett & Audrey Lane Bill & Cathy Latvis P’91, P’93 Katharine Leinwand Marion Leslie ‘08 * N. Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02 * Theda Logan GP’16 Maine Track Club Lee & Caroline Mallett P’17 * Patia Maule ‘99 Nicholas & Elizabeth Mazzurco Thomas C. ‘68 and Holly McKenny * Jack & Elaine McMahon P’91, P’93, P’95 * Nelson & Elizabeth Mead P’11, P’13 * Peter & Lisa Mertz ‘08 Frederick & Deborah Molander P’00 * Alicia Nichols Debora Noone P’92 * Alexandra Noyes ‘08 * Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Bethany O’Connell Richard O’Donnell Charles & Susan Oestreicher P’89, P’90 * Kate O’Halloran David Osborne * Teresa Peternich Christopher & Nancy Pierce P’01, P’05 James & Polly Pierce * Bruce Poliquin P’09 * Michael Rayder & Beth Franklin P’07, P’12 * Peter & Laurie Reed Susan Myer & Dixon Riley P’89, P’92 Duncan Sandi Robb Mary Saladino Michael & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * Megan & Steve Scheibner Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Peter Smith * Stephanie Springer David & Diane Stanley The Juilliard School Finance Office

Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * TO LIVE FOR LLC Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * United States Tennis Association Jordan van Beever David Warren P’06, P’09, P’14* Peter Webster Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich * Gerald Whitcomb & Monique Roy Whitcomb * Katherine & Cal Whitehead David ‘96 & Rebecca Williams P’24 Rebecca Wright

Grandparents

24% Participation Mary Barron GP’24 Walter & Gayle Barschdorf GP’27, GP’29 * Giancarlo & Barbara Beghelli GP’30 * Daniel & Zoe Bigley GP’25 Allen ‘60 & Victoria Bornheimer GP’30 * John & Alexandra Bouman GP’25, GP’27 * Edward & Jo Bradley GP’23 Carolyn Breslin GP’21, GP’22, GP’26 * Fritz Buehner GP’19, GP’23 B. Jeanne Cardwell GP’19, GP’22 * Madeleine Corson GP’20 * Patrick & Joyce Coughlan P’93, GP’25 * Timothy & Laurie Coughlin GP’20, GP’25 * Daniel & Catherine Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 * Burton & Sallie Curtis GP’30 * Lucille Cusano GP’26 Grant & Judith Dinmore GP’23, GP’24 * Anthony & Linda Doyon GP’23 John & Linda Fisher GP’27, GP’29 * Paul & Carol Fremont-Smith GP’26 Jamie & Pierre Gaudion GP’34, GP’35 Christopher & Terese Geehern GP ‘32 Bonnie Gepfert GP’20, GP’24 Ted & Candace Gibbons GP’22 * William Goddard GP’22 * Jack & Rita Greenfeder GP’22 Beverly Griffin GP’27, GP’30 Sarah Hennessey GP’25 Phyllis Hetzler GP’15, GP’20 * Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * James & Nancy Jackson GP’21, GP’22, GP’26 * Kris & Don Johnson GP’16, GP’18 Dorothy Jones GP’26 Paul Kelley GP’19, GP’22, GP’24 * Edward & Kris Kloza GP’25, GP’28, GP’34 * Mary Ann Lacombe GP’22, P’25 * Mary Lampson GP’26 Veli & Judy Lapinoja P’19, P’23 Gloria Lathrop P’19, P’21 *

Paul & Sharon Lavoie GP’32, GP’34 Case & Gail Lynch GP’29, GP’31 * James & Ellen Macklin GP’26, GP’29, GP’33, GP’35 * David & Mary MacMahon GP’18, GP’20, GP’21, GP’23 * Raphael & Tessy Maliakal GP’34 John & Elizabeth Martin GP’20, GP’22 Fred & Fran Masciangelo GP’19 * Bruce McClenahan GP’26 Edward & Frances McGillicuddy GP’27, GP’30, GP’33 Hugh Riddleberger & Louise McIlhenny GP’32, GP’35 * Robert Kelly & Meredith Michaelis GP’25, GP’27 * Douglas Morton GP’16, GP’20 Robert & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09, GP’34 * Alfred & Istar Mudge GP’25 * Mary Lou O’Donnell GP’23 Suzie & Joseph Pattison GP’21, GP’24 * Frank Pecoraro GP’24 Yvon & Jacqueline Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25 * George & Harriet Price GP’22 * Norman & Janet Pullen GP’21, P’85 * Thomas & Elizabeth Renyi GP’29, GP’32 John & Linda Riehl GP’19, GP’21 * Bill & Elinor Rosenberg GP’23 Daniel & Nancy Sansoucy GP’19, GP’23 Elena Schmidt GP’23 Dr. James & Corrine Schutz GP’23, GP’24 * Dr. Frederick & Peri Schuyler GP’20, GP’22 * Dr. Lelan Sillin GP’18, GP’21 Richard & Doreen Sinibaldi GP’17, GP’21, GP’24 * James & Chery Smith GP’22 * Caroline Southall GP’23, GP’26 Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Colby & Anita Thresher GP’19, GP’21 Sally Tomlinson GP’18, GP’21 * Paul & Judy Weislogel GP’24 *

Parents

51% Participation Class of 2020 Anonymous Darlene Thibault & John Anagnostopoulos P’20 David & Laura Argitis P’20 * Robert & Ann Billings P’20 * Steve & Holly Blanc P’20, P’23 William & April Bolduc P’20 * Loretta Beisel & Michelle Bolen P’20 *

Richard Brimberg & Debra Ramsey P’15, P’20 * Ellen Corson P’20 * Janette Covington P’20 * Todd & Judy Demeule P’20, P’22 * Ben & Joddie Fournier P’19, P’20 Scott & Jennifer Frank P’20, P’22 * James Gagnon and Margaret Hausman P’20 * Stephane Gauthier & Nicole Giguere P’20 Shawn & Heidi ‘89 Gepfert P’20, P’24 * Michael & Denise Goodrich P’20, P’21 Ken & Giuia Grady P’20 Jamie & Colleen Grant P’20, P’24 Michael Heise & Mona Seidel P’20 Robert & Deborah Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Scott & Corinne Larson P’19, P’20 * Stephane & Caroline Lesperance Croteau P’20 Jason & Marcy Levasseur P’20 Walter & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Michael & Robin Morin P’20 Marti Morton P’16, P’20* Steven Morton P’16, P’20 * Alan Parks P’20 * Hua Huang & Lijian Shen P’20 * Rich & Allison Spies P’20 Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Class of 2021 Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Robin & Victoria Baron P’21 * Mark & Donna Caron P’21 Libby Cassat P’21 Peter Cassat P’21 Pam Gardiner & Craig Collins P’21, P’18 * Jennifer Riehl & Jonathan Commons P’19, P’21 * Dan & Sarah Davies P’21 Richard & Kristen Dow P’21, P’24 Marcial Saul & Corrine Dubord P’21 Timothy & Melissa Ellsworth P’21 Michael & Denise Goodrich P’20, P’21 P. Andrew & Meagan Hamblett P’18, P’19, P’21 * William & Tammy Harvey P’21 Dr. Robert & Kriss Hunold P’21

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Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Dr. Daniel Soroff & Dr. Elizabeth Johnson P’21, P’24 Glenn & Jenna Jonsson P’21 Jay & Denise Joyce P’21 Walter Juve P’21 * Lloyd & Heidi ‘92 Lathrop P’19, P’21 Peter & Dina Lattanzi P’21 Richard McIntosh & Desiree ‘85 Merritt P’21 * Paul Frager & Farrah Pirkin-Frager P’16, P’21 Edgar & Susan Sinibaldi P’17, P’21, P’24 * Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 * Steve & Katherine Thomas P’18, P’21 Ritchie & Karen White P’21 Joe & Jodi Wolverton P’21 Matthew Plant & Violeta Yu ‘21 Class of 2022 Gary & Laura Bergeron P’22 * Jay & Julia Chace P’22 Christopher & Tonya DiMillo P’22 * Mary Elizabeth Filon P’22, P’24 Scott & Jennifer Frank P’20, P’22 Brian & Linda Gee P’22, P’25 Jeff & Christina Gilman P’19, P’22 James Rough & Anne Hallward P’22 Ethan & Erika Hemphill P’22, P’25 * Dan & Dorothy Holt P’22 Peter & Deanna Huntsman P’22, P’23 Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * William & Danielle King P’22, P’24 * Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25 * Gregory Im & Courtney Locke P’22 Matthew & Wendy McKenney P’22, P’24 * Geoffrey & Dianna Mutagoma P’22 Erik & Katrina Ojakaar P’22 * Jason & Lindsey Oney P’22, P’24 * Christopher & Lori Poulin P’22 * Brendan & Marcia Powers P’22 John & Jennifer Humphreys ‘88, Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 * Karl & Jill Silander P’22 Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 Bryan & Julie Swenson P’22 Linda & Scott Vaillancourt P’22, P’25, P’28 * Linda Waterman P’22

Jacie Welch P’22, P’23, P’28 Jay & Jennifer Yilmaz P’19, P’22, P’24 * Class of 2023 Steve & Holly Blanc P’20, P’23 * Christian & Michele Buehner P’19, P’23 * Timothy Grace & Catherine Cleale P’23 William & Sarah Crowley P’23 * Melissa Curtis P’23, P’24 * Jason & Laura Gall P’23, P’24 * Whitney & Stephanie Gross P’23 Peter & Deanna Huntsman P’22, P’23 Matthew & Molly Litz P’23 * Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Peter Rosenberg & Vivian Mikhail P’23 Cathleen O’Donnell P’23 William Stiles & Hilary Rapkin P’23 * Gerald & Colleen Reid P’19, P’23 John & Jennifer ‘88 Humphreys Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25* Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * James Stronge ‘23 Andrew & Kate Thomas P’23, P’26 Michael & Kimberly Wallace P’23 Michael & Angela Warde P’23, P’32 Greg Skillman & Karen Wentworth P’23, P’27 * Simon & Whitney Wignall P’23 * Class of 2024 Anonymous William & Jomay Barron P’24 Craig & Kristin Coleman P’24 * Melissa Curtis P’23, P’24 Richard & Kristen Dow P’21, P’24 Mary Elizabeth Filon P’22, P’24 Jason & Laura Gall P’23, P’24 * Shawn & Heidi ‘89 Gepfert P’20, P’24 * Michael & Angel Jamison P’24 * Dr. Daniel Soroff & Dr. Elizabeth Johnson P’21, P’24 * William & Danielle King P’22, P’24 * Matthew & Wendy McKenney P’22, P’24 * Jason & Lindsey Oney P’22, P’24 * Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 Wiley & Susan Smith P’24 *

Jon Weislogel P’24 David & Jennifer Wienckowski P’24 Jay & Jennifer Yilmaz P’19, P’22, P’24 * Class of 2025 Gregory & Cathryn Bigley P’25 Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 * Eric & Jennifer Giguere P’25 Ethan & Erika Hemphill P’22, P’25 * Rachel Hunter P’25 Jason & Lisen Kern P’25 Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25 * John & Jennifer Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 * Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Linda & Scott Vaillancourt P’22, P’25, P’28 * Class of 2026 Theresa & Greg Bartick P’24, P’26 James and Melissa Cusano GP’26 Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Alex & Jocelyn Kloza P’26, P’28, ‘34 * William Emmons & Kate McClenahan P’26 Nathaniel & Jessica Smith P’26, P’29 * Jason Schoch & Elisa Tarlow P’26 Class of 2027 Jason & Danielle Fisher Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Christopher & Christine Byrne P’23, P’27 Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 David & Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’31 * Stephen Ludlum & Mary Sullivan P’27 Greg Skillman & Karen Wentworth P’23, P’27 * Class of 2028 Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Erik Szymczak & Leslie Durgin P’28 * Alex & Jocelyn Kloza P’26, P’28, P’34 * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Jeremy & Erika Sahlman P’28, P’30 * Phillip & Elizabeth Smith P’28, P’30, P’33 * Scott & Linda Vaillancourt P’22, P’25, P’28 * Class of 2029 Jason & Danielle Fisher Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Peter Mote & Jessica Lynch P’29, P’31 * Jennifer & Jarod Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Nathaniel & Jessica Smith P’26, P’29 * Class of 2030 James ‘98 and Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Nathan Varney & Maryea Curtis P’30 Jarrod and Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Elizabeth Lesniak P’30 * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 David & Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’30 * Grady Richard ‘31 and Quinn Barschdorf ‘29.

Cecilia Lavoie ‘32 and Daniel Renyi ‘32. Erika & Jeremy Sahlman P’28, P’30 * Phillip & Elizabeth Smith P’28, P’30, P’33 * Class of 2031 Adam & Jennifer Edwards P’31, P’32, 36 * Peter Mote & Jessica Lynch P’29, P’31 * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Class of 2032 James ‘98 & Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Adam & Jennifer Edwards P’31, P’32, 36 * Michael & Angela Warde P’23, P’32 Class of 2033 Doug & Kate MacGilpin P’33 Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Michala Wallace ‘23, Angel Huntsman ‘23, Erin Reid ‘23, and Phillip & Elizabeth Smith P’28, P’30, P’33 * Camille Beaudoin ‘21 show their love at Friday Forum.

Class of 2034 David & Asha Echeverria P’34 * *Three or more years of consecutive giving to North Yarmouth Academy

Corey & Alexandra Palmer P’34, P’35 Class of 2035 Dr. Jordan & Janene Kurta P’32, P’36 Dr. Jason & Christina Moran P’35, P’37 Corey & Alexandra Palmer P’34, P’35 Class of 2036 James ‘98 & Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Adam & Jennifer Edwards P’31, P’32, 36 *

Trustees

100% Participation Richard & Debra Abbondanza P’04 * Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * David & Laura Argitis P’20 * Stephan Bachelder & Deborah Strachan P’02, P’04 * Allen ‘60 & Victoria Bornheimer GP’30 * James & Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * José & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ‘98 Garrett * Robert & Deborah Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Nathan ‘06 & Alison Isaacson * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Stephen Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Walter & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Scott & Barbara Marr P’17 * Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Warren Miskell P’15, P’18 * Robert & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09 * Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 * Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Theodore ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Jim & Catherine von Brecht ‘05 Werner *

HONORARY GIFTS

Gifts were made in honor of many of our friends, including numerous talented faculty and staff members. Our deep appreciation to these donors: Aidan ‘22 and Tyler ‘25 Lacombe Mary Ann Lacombe Alexander Barron ‘24 Mary Barron GP’24 All of the amazing teachers!

Kris Gibson and David Gagne P’10,

P’12, P’19 * Ashley Randlett Jason and Kerry Weinrich ‘90, P’21 Peter and Gail Cinelli P’97 Betsy Tomlinson and Peter, Jack ’18 and Annie ’21 Sillin Sally Ryan Tomlinson GP’18, GP’21 * Blake ‘16 and Afton ‘20 Morton Douglas Morton GP’16, GP’20 Boys’ Hockey Team Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Carol Place P’91 Andrew Place ‘91 * Caroline ‘20 & Finlay ‘24 Gepfert Mrs. Bonnie Gepfert GP’20, GP’24 Class of ‘63 and Mr. Mitchell J. Nicholas Burns ‘63 Class of ‘69’s 50th Reunion Robert ‘69 & Carolyn McClay Coach Chris Mazzurco Nicholas Mazzurco David & Sharon Plant GP’21 Violeta Yu & Matthew Plant P’21 Drew ‘93 & Timothy ‘25 Taylor Patrick & Joyce Coughlan P’93, GP’25 * Eliza ‘21 & Greta Tod ‘25 Timothy & Laurie Coughlin GP’20, GP’25 Hadley ‘26 & Eliza ‘29 Smith, Annabelle ‘33 & Oliver ‘35 Macklin James & Ellen Macklin GP’26, GP’29,

GP’33, GP’35 *

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Lillian Smith ‘29

Vocal Music and Theater Arts teacher, Nora Krainis.

Harriet Mitchell, Art Hansen, Madame Carr, Bill Housum & Bill Goede William &Alana Lord Dugan ‘62 Hayley McKinnon ‘10 Joanne Moyler GP ‘10 Headmasters Mitchell & Needham Bruce Brown, Jr. ‘66 Heidi Grant Laurie & Peter Reed Jack Schaeffer ‘22 B. Jeanne Cardwell GP’19, GP’22 Jaya Echeverria ‘34 Raphael & Tessy Maliakal GP’34 Jonathan Heise ‘20 Mona Seidel & Michael Heise P’20 Anonymous Joseph ‘00 & John ‘02 Hessert Stephen & Louise Hessert P’00, P’02 Karen Messick Nathaniel & Jessica Smith P’26, P’29 * Laurel ‘23 & Abram ‘19 Buehner Fritz Buehner GP’19, GP’23 Liam Emmons ‘26 Anonymous Linda Sweetser Gurtman ‘60 Linda Sweetser Gurtman ‘60 and

Carl Gurtman Luke ‘21 & Lody ‘19 Lathrop Gloria Lathrop GP’19, GP’21 * Mackenzie Sangster ‘16 Theda Logan GP’16 * Maia ‘27 & Quinn ‘29 Barschdorf Walter & Gayle Barschdorf GP’27,

GP’29 * Mr. Markonish, Mr. Ramsey, Mr. Austin, Ms. Grant & Ms. Grady Scott & Jennifer Frank P’20, P’22 * My teachers & the class of ‘62 Rufus Jones III ‘62 Patrick Jackson ‘15 Sarah Kelly & John Bueche P’15 Maximilian Bueche ‘15 Renee Lamoreau ‘11 Katharine Slack P’11 Rhiannon Ramsey-Brimberg ‘15 Judy & Bob Dent Rogers ‘23 & James ‘25 Crowley Caroline Southall Sam ‘21 & Jake ‘24 Soroff Dr. Elizabeth Johnson &

Dr. Daniel Soroff P’21,

P’24 * Shannon Gallagher & Jake Hopkins Peter Mote & Jessica Lynch

P’29, P’31 * Sloane O’Donnell Fox ‘23 Duncan and Sandi Robb

The amazing students, faculty, and staff!

Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * The Maurer Family ‘14, ‘16, ‘20 Alexandra White Smith GP’14, GP’16, GP’20 The most amazing and talented Visual and Performing Arts Department!

Linda & Scott Vaillancourt P’22, P’25,

P’28 * Vika Bigley ‘25 Daniel & Zoe Bigley Wayne Fountaine George Fuller Joanna Sweetser Tamminen ‘54 Linda Sweetser Gurtman ‘60 &

Carl Gurtman

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Gifts were made in memory of a number of our friends who have passed away. A special thank you to these donors: In memory of Addison Smith ‘35 & Helen Mayell Smith ‘38 Ruth Smith Douglass ‘36 In Memory of Bill Pritchard ‘68 William Hart ‘68 In Memory of Carol Ann Yilmaz GP’19, GP’22, GP’24 Rebecca Wright In Memory of Craig Ashton Johnson ‘81 Valerie and Bruce Cortalano In Memory of Elizabeth Mazzurco Anonymous Nicholas & Elizabeth Mazzurco Eric and Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Kelly Brandt Clara and Gustavo Gaspari Benchimol Christopher & Nancy Pierce P’01, P’05 David Messinger & Elizabeth Bachelder ‘02 * Hubert & Deborah Jernigan Jonathan & Amy Terry Teresa M. Peternich Diane & David Stanley Jay and Lisa Robbins P ‘07, P ‘99 Christopher & Amy Mazzurco * Amy & Adam Ebenstein Stephanie Springer Mary P. Saladino

Show Your Love, 2020

Saoirse Lake ‘30 and Katrina Lesniak ‘30.

Edmond & Janet Theriault Bridget Gagne ‘01 Dino Kallenekos Yvette Moody P’02, P’06 David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Eliot Grady * Tara & Doug Johnson P’17 * The Juilliard School Finance Office In Memory of Joanna Sweetser Tamminen ‘54 Linda Sweetser Gurtman ‘60 and Carl Gurtman In Memory of Lynn Whittaker Turner ‘62 Theodore ‘60 and Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Jane Small Plante ‘61 In Memory of Patrick T. Jackson ‘15 Anonymous Geoffrey Cartmell & Sally Macleod P’15, P’17, P’19 * Maxwell Maurer ‘14 Clayton Manchester ‘15 Martha Barrett and Stephen Malcom P’15, P’17 * Lynn Sullivan * Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 Donald and Jean Nichols P’17 * Patrick & Christina Jackson GP’15, GP’17, GP’19 Avery Jackson ‘19 Wallace Jackson ‘17 Tara & Doug Johnson P’17 * Richard and Alexandra Maurer P’14, P’16, P’20 *

IN-KIND & EVENT GIFTS STEVE MORRIS GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Patriot Insurance Company – Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Payroll Management – Gary & Elaine Hemenway, GP’14, GP’19, GP’21 Chris & Jennifer Hemenway P’19, P’21 * Engineering Assistance & Design, Inc—Ross Cudlitz ‘74 * Thomas & Anne Echeverria GP’34 *

STEVE MORRIS GOLF TOURNAMENT PRIZE DONORS

Allagash Brewing Company, Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Falmouth Country Club * Good Life Market, Linda & Walt Manchester P’15, P’20 * Jessica Hart Lynch - Jess Lynch P’29, P’31 * North 43 Bistro & Old Port Sea Grill, David & Laura Argitis P’20 * Play it Again Sports *

SOIRÉE SPONSORS & CHAMPIONS

Varsity Sponsors $2,000 Patriot Insurance—Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Schaeffer Douglass Title—Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 * The Breakwater Group at Morgan Stanley— Gary & Laura Bergeron P’22 *

Seth Coulombe ‘29.

Panther $1,000 Bates Mill Dermatology—Carrine Burns & Peter Bouman P’25, P’27 * Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Hopkinson & Abbondanza—Rick and Debra Abbondanza P’04 * New England Touchless Car Wash—Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 * Pine Capital—Christopher & Mary Beth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Riley Insurance Agency—David & Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’31 * Silver Street Development Corporation—Chris & Lori Poulin P’22 * Spinnaker Trust—Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Orange $500 Bartley’s Driving School— Nelson Bartley * The Good Life Market—Walt & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating * Black $250 Clayton’s Café & Bakery * Scott Simons Architects * Soirée Prize & Auction Item Donors Rick & Deb Abbondanza P’04 * Laura & David Argitis P’20 * Stephen Barton P’20 Rob & Ann Billings P’20 * Rhiannon Ramsey-Brimberg ‘15 * Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Jim & Susan Hopkinson Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * Jason Kroot ‘05 Jessica Hart Lynch P’29, P’31 * Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Chris & Amy Mazzurco * Kyle Rancourt ‘03 * Sig & Anne Schutz ‘88, P’23, P’24 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich * Charlie & Cathy Von Brecht P’02, P’05 * Craig & Susan Wright P’28 * To the Class Parents who organized the silent auction baskets: Grade 1/2: Jess Lynch P’29, P’31 * Grade 2/3: Maryea Curtis P’30 Grade 4: Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Grade 5: Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’30 * Grade 6: Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Grade 7: Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Grade 8: Danielle King P’22, P’24 * Grade 9: Laura Gall P’23, P’24 * Grade 10: Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25 * Grade 11: Jenna Jonsson P’21 * Grade 12: Janette Davis P’18, P’20

Aidan Plant ‘21, Gabe Lucchesi ‘21, and Anders Jonsson ‘21.

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In-Kind Donors: Anonymous AV Technik Maine Craft Distilling—Bob & Debbie Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Allagash Brewing Company—Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Thomaston Place Auction Galleries— John Bottero North 43 Bistro & Old Port Sea Grill— David & Laura Argitis P’20 * Great Clips - Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Special thanks to our volunteers, the NYA Soirée Planning Committee: Maryea Curtis P’30 Jen Edwards P’31, P’32, P’36 * Jillaine Geary P’26, P’28 Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Diane Mutagoma P’22, P’25 Lissa Von Brecht King ‘02 * Jennifer Yilmaz P’19, P’22, P’24 *

BICENTENNIAL LEARNING COMMONS

Richard & Debra Abbondanza P’04 * Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Philip & Meredith Anson P’98, P’00, P’02, P’08 * Hannah Austin ‘15 * Sarah Austin ‘17 Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Kamal Ayad & Aldona Shumway ‘18 David Messinger & Elizabeth Bachelder ‘02 * Robin & Victoria Baron P’21 * Allen ‘60 & Victoria Bornheimer GP’30 * Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Kelly Brandt Cameron & Patricia Bright P’14, P’16 * Sarah Bright P’10, P’15 * James ‘98 and Renée Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Alex Cabot ‘01 * Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 * Alexander Champoux ‘07 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Phillip Champoux ‘10 * Ellen Corson P’20 * Janette Covington P’20 * Fred & Dottie Damon GP’19, GP’23 Jarrod & Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Davis Family Foundation

James & Jean Detert P’12 * Grant & Judith Dinmore GP’23, GP’24 * Thomas & Erika DuPont P’20 * Erik Szymczak & Leslie Durgin P’28 * Amy & Adam Ebenstein Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * Bridget Gagne ‘01 Edmund & Ellen Gagne P’19 * Jason & Laura Gall P’23, P’24 * Clara & Gustavo Gaspari Benchimol Eliot Grady * Gary & Elaine Hemenway GP’14, GP’19, GP’21 * Robert & Deborah Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Jake Hopkins Courtney Locke & Gregory Im P’22 * Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * Benjamin & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Erik & Nancy Jensen P’06, P’18 Hubert & Deborah Jernigan Tara & Doug Johnson P’17 * Glenn & Jenna Jonsson P’21 * Dino Kallenekos William & Danielle King P’22, P’24 * Alex & Jocelyn Kloza P’26, P’28, P’34 * Keith Kostelnik &Catherine Jakubowitch P’17, P’19 * Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25 * Scott & Corinne Larson P’19, P’20 * Jianying Zhang & Heng Li P’22 Christopher & MaryBet, Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Case & Gail Lynch P’29, P’31 * Stephen Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Lee & Caroline Mallett P’17 * Walter & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Scott & Barbara Marr P’17 * Christopher & Amy Mazzurco * Nicholas & Elizabeth Mazzurco Hilary Moyler McKinnon P’10, P’13 * Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Richard McIntosh & Desiree ‘85 Merritt P’21 * David & Libby Swinton Millar P’27, P’30 * Yvette Moody P’02, P’06 Marti Morton P’16, P’20 * Robert & Julie, Moss P’04, P’05, P’09 * Peter Mote & Jessica Lynch P’29, P’31 * Colby & Lindsey Myer P’30 * William ‘01 & Stephanie Brown ‘01 Noyes Jason & Lindsey Oney P’22, P’24 * Teresa Peternich

Christopher & Nancy Pierce P’01, P’05 James & Polly Pierce Christopher & Lori Poulin P’22 * Brooke Rayder ‘07 * Cameron Rayder ‘12 * Michael Rayder & Beth Franklin P’07, P’12 * Nicholas Rayder ‘12 * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Jay & Lisa Robbins P’99, P’07 * John & Jennifer Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 * Erika & Jeremy Sahlman P’28, P’30 * Mary Saladino Sigmund & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Dr. Frederick & Peri Schuyler GP’20, GP’22 * Theodore ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Christopher & Joanna Shelton P’27, P’35 * Hua Huang & Lijian Shen P’20 * Stephanie Springer Diane & David Stanley Jonathan & Amy Terry The Juilliard School Finance Office Edmond & Janet Theriault Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 * Burt & Jane Thomas GP’29, GP’31, GP’33, Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Carl Tourigny P’22 * Jordan van Beever Nathan Varney & Maryea Curtis P’30 * Simon & Whitney Wignall P’21, P’23 * Craig & Susan Wright P’28 * Jay & Jennifer Yilmaz P’19, P’22, P’24 * Dr. Mark & Michele Zajkowski P’20 Founders’ Society The Founders’ Society honors those who have provided legacy gifts to North Yarmouth Academy through an estate plan or other financial arrangement. We are deeply grateful to the following individuals for their thoughtful contributions to NYA. Estate of Mary Anderson Melissa Anderson ‘91 Estate of Alice N. Blanchard Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP’30 * James Cabot ‘98, P’30, P’32, P’36 * Muriel Cleaves ‘52 Cater Coughlan ‘88

Ben Davis ‘72 David Fenderson ‘81, P’14 Clifford George ‘71 Joanna Gove Smith ‘86 Estate of David Greep Estate of George Warren Hammond Oakley Jones ‘68 Estate of John Kauffmann Lane Family Bequest Estate of Wiliam Mann Mabel C. Marston Trust Estate of Helen D. Maxim Estate of Esther B. Mayall Lincoln ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Estate of Susan C. Merrill Warren Miskell P’15, P’18 * Bruce Myers P’98, P’00 Julia Noyes ‘84 Estate of William Porter Sam Robinson P’89 Keith Russell ‘84 Michael & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * James Skillings, Sr. P’84, P’88 Estate of Howard Small P’61 Albert & Margaret Smith Dorothy Furber Smith ‘42 Estate of Levi M. Stewart Charles & Anita Stickney Christine E. Sweetser ‘38 Hall & Deborah Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Eric Weinrich ‘85 * Estate of Barbara Welch Glen Zimmerman ‘67

If you have made a provision for NYA in your estate plans but do not see your name listed, please reach out to Jennifer Richard, Director of Development, at 207-847-5429.

Volleyball players Elyse Baron ‘21, Taylor Hemenway ‘21, and Justina Gilman ‘22 play an intrasquad volleyball game on the tennis court. *Three or more years of consecutive giving to North Yarmouth Academy

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He believes in working harder than anyone else and practicing relentlessly.”

Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP’30 speaks at the alumni reception at Maine Craft Distilling last spring.

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Trustee Leadership Changes

utgoing NYA Board President Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP’30 was honored for his service during the Bicentennial Learning Commons dedication. Bornheimer, who was an NYA trustee from 1976 to 1979, rejoined the board in 2008, serving as President from 2017 until his term expired in 2020. He was honored for “his unwavering commitment to NYA, strong and thoughtful leadership during a time of significant growth for the Academy, and his generous support,” noted NYA Head of School, Ben Jackson, at the event.

As an NYA student, Allen was a standout in the classroom and as an athlete. After graduating from NYA, he was a post-graduate student at Phillips Exeter Academy, graduated from Harvard University and Harvard Law, and found success as an attorney, business owner, and civic volunteer. Allen has attributed his success to many of the lessons he learned as an NYA student.

“Allen shared with me that despite graduating as valedictorian from NYA and earning a near perfect GPA, scoring a stunning 220 points his

freshman year on the basketball team, and then scoring 323 points as a sophomore, he feels he was never the most talented player nor the smartest kid in the class,” remarked Jackson. “He believes in working harder than anyone else and practicing relentlessly.”

To honor Allen’s contributions to NYA and the distinction he brought to the Academy, the Allen M. Bornheimer Scholarship was created.

This scholarship will be awarded each year to recognize a talented and promising NYA student who, like Allen, demonstrates tenacity, a dedication to hard work, a generosity of spirit, and a commitment to making the most of all the opportunities presented by the Academy.

Incoming NYA Board President, Linda Manchester P’15, P’20, began her term August 1, 2020, having joined the board in July 2016.

“I am grateful to Allen for his leadership, enthusiasm, and stewardship of not just the Academy, but of the board itself,” remarked Manchester. “It is an honor to continue working alongside the thoughtful and dedicated group of

Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP ‘30 with NYA Head of School, Ben Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26, and NYA Board President, Linda Manchester P’15, P’20.

trustees in service to an institution that has meant so much to my family. I look forward to serving as the NYA Board President and continuing to build connections among the Academy’s stakeholders and collaborating with Ben and the administration to move NYA’s mission forward in these changing times.”

Together with her husband, Walt, Linda owns and operates The Good Life Market in Raymond.

Their two sons, Clayton ‘15 and Pierce ’20, are graduates of NYA. “Linda embodies the spirit of community and brings talent, expertise, and energy to the NYA Board of Trustees. I am deeply grateful for her willingness to take on this new responsibility on behalf of NYA,” said Jackson.

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1960s

Rufus H. Jones III ’62 lives in Charleston,

SC. He retired from AIG 11 years ago, volunteers for Meals on Wheels, and is active in Audubon and other conservation groups.

Nick Burns ’63 continues to work in the field of alternative fuels.

Leslie Seymour Wears’ ’63 husband, Ken, passed away on October 13, 2019. They were married for 52 years.

Doug Mixer ’68 commented that he received a great education from “old NYA,” and now that he is retired, his total attention goes to the grandkids (and a lot of fishing)!

2000s

On August 15, 2020, Brian ’01 and Meghan McGoldrick ’01 Stornelli hosted an event at Snowfield Farm in Pownal to raise funds for youth mental health education via the nonprofit Physiology First. Jack Kostelnik ’17 ran 50 miles in his first ever ultramarathon, and NYA faculty and Psychology First board member, Ian Ramsey, ran 100k. Over a thousand miles was run at the event virtually and in-person at the farm.

1990s

In December 2019, Steve McBrady ’97 represented Maine Community Health Options, a Lewiston-based health insurer, before the U.S. Supreme Court in Maine Community Health Options et al v. United States. The Maine case is the lead case in the Affordable Care Act “risk corridors” dispute between the United States government and health insurers across the country.

Elyse Weeks Newman ’02 works as a contract specialist at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts.

Bennett Richardson ’02 is employed by POLITICO, Arlington, VA, in media.

Surrounded by her immediate family, Lissa von Brecht ’02 and Ben King of Schenectady,

Steve McBrady ‘97 (left), with Kevin Lewis, the CEO of Health Options, after argument on December 10, 2019.

Cecilia (Ceci) Bashford Robbins was born on November 25, 2019 to

NY were married on May 30, 2020, their originally planned wedding date. On October 4, 2020, they were able to welcome Ben’s family from New York to celebrate at the Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor. While they had to change things up a few times because of the pandemic, the two days turned out to be more than they ever could have dreamed of.

Brittany Hosmer Longoria ’03 went

to university in South Africa, and has lived, worked, and traveled in Africa for nearly two decades.

Peter Gerrity ’05

and his wife, Julia, welcomed their daughter, Lane Gracia Gerrity, to the world on May 27, 2020.

Lane is doing great!

On October 4, 2020, Team Kroot participated in their 13th Jimmy Fund Walk to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Jason ’05, Travis ’07, and Alexis ’09 Kroot started the team in memory of their parents who both lost their respective battles with cancer. While the event normally takes place on the Boston Marathon course, this year’s virtual edition had the team walk around Portland’s Back Cove and East End. Each year they honor friends and family of everyone on their team on the team flag. The Kroots have raised over $500,000 for cancer research since their mother passed in 2008.

Team Kroots’ progress can be tracked at www.krootingforacure.com and jimmyfundwalk.org/goto/TeamKroot

Hugh Robbins ’99 and Carrie MathersSuter. Ceci joins her older brother, sevenyear-old Whit.

Jason ’05 (bottom left) and Travis ’07 (bottom second from the right) Kroot, along with other 2020 Team Kroot Portland members, virtually participated in the team’s 13th Jimmy Fund Walk.

George Briggs ’99

is a faculty member at Rocky Hill Country Day School in East Greenwich, RI, where he teaches Upper School English.

Lissa von Brecht ’02 served on the NYA Soirée planning committee. Thank you, Lissa!

Nathan Isaacson ’06 and wife, Alison, gave birth to their first child on September 21, 2020.

Eliza Decker Isaacson is a beautiful, healthy, tiny Panther! Nathan is a member of NYA’s Board of Trustees.

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Wyatt Peoples ’08 married Stefanie Alfaro

on September 11, 2020 at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Portland. A reception followed at the Saltwater Grille in South Portland. Due to COVID restrictions, the celebration was limited to mostly family and a few friends, but many attended via online streaming. Alumni

Choul Ngoal ’07

and Peter Waning ’82, along with Wyatt, represented NYA at the event. Stefanie is from Mexico originally, so many Mexican traditions were incorporated into the ceremony.

Henry Sterling ’10

competed in the Olympic Team Trials – Marathon in Atlanta in February, with a qualifying time of 2:18:50.

Finn Hadlock ’11 married

Jennie Gwilym on September 11, 2020.

Oliver Silverson ’13 proposed to Maddie Arsenault ’13 on March 14, 2020 in La

Crosse, WI. Their wedding will take place on August 21, 2021 in Maine!

On April 23, 2020,

Haley Bennett ’09

joined Ian Ramsey’s AP Music Theory class virtually to discuss careers and areas of study in theater. Currently, Haley is Associate Music Director and one of the conductors and keyboard players for the new Broadway musical Diana: A True Musical Story, as well as the associate music supervisor for the first national touring production of Once On This Island. She also stopped by Mr. Ramsey’s AP Music Theory class again on October 21, 2020 while she was in Maine.

It’s great to hear about all her experiences on Broadway!

2010s

Brandon Barrett ’10 and Madeleine Wilgus were married on July 11, 2020.

Trey Milam ’10 has joined Marcus Clegg as an associate attorney. Milam received a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Hamilton College and graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2019, where he received the law school’s Commercial Law Award. His practice areas include corporate and business law, bankruptcy law, and civil litigation.

A special thankyou to Rhiannon

Ramsey-Brimberg ’15 for entertaining

guests with her beautiful harp at the Bicentennial Learning Commons dedication on September 25, 2020.

On August 26, 2020,

Jack Sillin ’18 was a guest on the Tucker

Carlson Tonight show on the Fox News Channel to discuss Hurricane Sally.

It was wonderful to have members of the Class of 2019 back on campus on January 7, 2020 to speak with the junior class about the college search and application process. Thank you, Clara Mulvihill, Reed Silvers, Alex Markonish, and Hannah Gagne for sharing your insights with fellow Panthers!

IN MEMORIAM Announcements of deceased NYA alumni are published in the Chronicle annually and as we become aware of their passing. We invite members of the NYA community to send obituaries to the Alumni Relations Office, alumni@nya.org.

The NYA community extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.

ALUMNI BY CLASS YEAR 1936 Phyllis Gerry Skolfield Little July 25, 2016

1960 Sidney A. Leighton February 4, 2020

1938 Helen Smith Maxell December 24, 2019

Donald “Tim” Timberlake Estes October 10, 2019

1942 Helen E. DeRoche Roberge July 9, 2020

1966 John T. Parkinson February 1, 2019

1947 Barbara Blake Blackwell April 19, 2020

1967 Joseph Hosmer, father of Brittany Hosmer Longoria ‘03 January 6, 2020

Donald Richardson June 23, 2020 1948 Elizabeth “Betty” Trask Crossett, wife of Millard “Bob” ’47 Crossett September 27, 2020 1949 Nancy Sylvester Williams April 10, 2020 1952 Patricia Mansfield Dow November 4, 2019 1954 G. Irene Harmon Smith January 26, 2020 1957 Betty Lou Greenlaw, wife of Byron “Buck” Greenlaw October 16, 2020 Philip R. Sherwood August 23, 2020 1958 Robert Foster Bishop March 27, 2020 Gray Edwin Leighton May 16, 2020 1959 Joseph Charles Barnard Sr. May 6, 2020

1968 Neil Freund December 30, 2018 1972 Richard Burkhart July 26, 2019 1994 Travis Roy October 29, 2020 1998 Alison Clark Norman February 3, 2020 1999 Thomas May April 14, 2020 2015 Patrick Jackson, sibling of Wallace ’17 and Avery ’19 Jackson November 23, 2019

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We are proud of the entire class and their families for ending the 2020 school year with poise and positivity.

Class of 2020 lawn signs Ella Grady ‘20 and Stefan Kulhanek ‘20.

“While every graduating Class of 2020 ended up with a graduation they didn’t see coming, I will forever be grateful to NYA for giving me as many memorable moments as they could on that special day.”

Katie Blanc ’20, currently at Skidmore

One aspect that was significantly challenging was the vast unknown, particularly to students who were seniors. The most important event was, of course, graduation....Was the day exactly like they all anticipated or envisioned? Of course not.

However, it was certainly the most memorable graduation to take place on the front lawn of NYA! Decorated office buildings, decorated vehicles, live streamed for all to see. NYA took many lemons and made a delicious tasting lemonade. Thanks so much for the memories.”

Holly Blanc, mother of Katie ’20 and Jenessa ’23

Class of 2020 official commencement photo, socially distanced.

Banner on the Route 1 fence.

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College Acceptances 2020 Alberta College of Art and Design Allegheny College American University Assumption College (2) Babson College Bard College Baylor University Belmont University Bentley University (2) Berklee College of Music (2) Bishop’s University Universita Bucconi Boston College University of British Columbia Bryant University (3) Bucknell University University at Buffalo (SUNY) Butler University Castleton University Central Michigan University College of Charleston (3) Clark University (2) Clarkson University (2) Colby College (2) Columbia College – Chicago (2) Concordia University – Montreal (4) Connecticut College University of Connecticut Dartmouth College Dean College Denison University University of Denver Drexel University University College – Dublin Eckerd College Emmanuel College (3) Endicott College (2) Franklin Pierce University Gordon College (2) Hampden-Sydney College High Point University (2) Hobart & William Smith Colleges (2) Husson University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Wesleyan University Iowa State University Johnson & Wales University (2) Keene State College University of Kent King’s College London Lake Forest College (4) Lasell University Lewis & Clark College

University of Liverpool University of Maine – Farmington (2) Maine College of Art (2) Maine College of Health Professions University of Maine – Orono (13) University of Manchester Massachusetts College of Art and Design University of Massachusetts – Boston University of Massachusetts – Lowell (3) McGill University Merrimack College (3) University of Miami Middlebury College Mount Allison University University of New England (8) University of New Hampshire (7) University of New Haven Northeastern University (2) Norwich University Ohio University Pennsylvania State University Providence College (5) Quinnipiac University Regis College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3) University of Rhode Island Rochester Institute of Technology (2) University of Rochester Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College (2) Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (4) Salem State University Salve Regina University (2) Simmons University (3) Skidmore College (3) Southern Maine Community College University of Southern Maine (5) St. John’s University St. Lawrence University Stonehill College (3) Suffolk University (2) University of Tampa (2) University of Toronto Union College (2) University of Vermont (2) University of Washington Wesleyan University Western New England University Wheaton College (MA) College of Wooster Worcester Polytechnic Institute (3) University of York

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