NYA Soiree Catalog - 2014

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TRUMPET DRAWINGS by Freddie Hu ‘14

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NYA Soiree 2014 Schedule of Events Saturday, May 3, 2014 6:00 – 10:00 pm NYA Gymnasium - entrance near the turf field Delicious Eats: Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Carving Station,

Gelato and other Sweets Cash Bar: Bicentennial Blueberry Buzz Signature Cocktail from

Cold River Vodka, Mixed Drinks, Allagash Beer,

Select Wines 6:00 – 6:30 6:00 – 7:30 6:00 – 7:30 6:00 – 7:30 7:35 7:45 Followed by:

Music by NYA Royal River Honey Badgers Student Art Sale Silent Auction Cash Raffle Ticket Sales Welcome and Raffle Ticket Drawing Live Auction Live Music and Dancing with The Larry Williams Band, a professional nine-piece dance band

Bill Seretta, Auctioneer Jennie Gwilym, Catering to You, Caterer

NYA Soiree 2014 welcome Join us for North Yarmouth Academy’s 2014 Soiree! This year marks our 30th annual fundraising event. The proceeds of this event benefit NYA’s financial aid, athletic and fine arts programs. This festive celebration will give you an opportunity to connect with friends, old and new, while enjoying fine food, spirits, and a nine-piece dance band.

Early in the evening NYA’s Royal River Honey Badgers, our student bluegrass band, will entertain us. The walls will be adorned with artwork by all Lower and Middle School students, as well as some Upper School students and will be available for sale. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see such a grand display of creations from our talented students.

This year’s Soiree is made possible by the hard work and dedication of many talented volunteers as well as the generous donations from parents, grandparents, alumni parents, trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and local businesses. The combination of their time, talent and treasure ensures our great success.

Take a moment to browse our program and note the various sponsors and donors. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses. We thank them for their support of our school and their commitment to creating a stronger community.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as Co-Chairs of this year’s Soiree and to work with such a great community. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful evening with all of you.

Joanna See and Anita Demetropoulos

NYA Soiree 2014 Special Thanks to our Soiree Committee

NYA Soiree Co-Chairs:

Anita Demetropoulos and Joanna See

NYA Soiree Comittee:

Live Auction: Joanna See

Silent Auction: Anita Demetropoulos and Stacey Healey

Student Art: JoAnne Becker and Barbara Marr

Logistics/Decor: Stacie Hamilton-Waldron and Holly Thibodeau

Sponsorships: Julia Bachelder and Tori Baron

Food and Bar Committee: Linda Manchester, Betsy Tod and Jenn Yilmaz

Flowers: Steve and Ellen Barton

Database: Steve Catir and Kate Tufts

Catalog: Patty Bright

Special Thanks to:

Our Auctioneer, Bill Seretta

Our Band, The Larry Williams Band

Our Caterer, Jennie Gwilym, Catering To You

Our Grillmasters, Will Chapman and Andy Sangster

NYA Soiree 2014 Our delicious Soiree Menu Menu by Catering to You of Freeport

Carving Station featuring Beef Tenderloin and Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Sauce Miniature Lobster Newburgh on Puff Pastry Shells Tortellini Skewers with Sundried Tomato and Fresh Basil Waffled Sweet Potatoes with Grape and Goat Cheese Salsa Bacon Jam and Cheddar Tartlets Fresh Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce Honey Balsamic Meatballs Phyllo Shells with Artichoke Parmesan Filling

Plus a selection of specialty hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local watering holes like: Yosaku Old Port Sea Grill and Raw Bar Gather Oscar’s New American Clayton’s Cafe CVC Catering Azure Cafe Harraseeket Inn Ice It! Bakery Maple’s Gelato David Daigle’s NYA Cafe!

Zen Chinese Bistro

Student Art Sale Sat., May 3, 6-7:30 pm

Don’t miss the chance to add your own student’s art work to your collection!

Every Lower and Middle School student and many Upper School students have created an original piece just for the Soiree. Available to purchase for $50 each on May 3 only.

Tim McMahon and Colby Myer do a fabulous job bringing out the creative side of our students, and you will be amazed at what you see at the Soiree.

NYA Soiree 2014 Bidding Rules and Information Please understand that we cannot and will not interrupt the tabulation process to check people out early! • We apologize for any inconvenience.

1. You will receive a registered bidding number when you arrive. You will use this number to purchase student art, raffle tickets, silent auction items and live auction items. Please be aware that you are responsible for all purchases attributed to your number. Do not allow anyone else to use your bidding number!

2. The Student Art Sale opens at 6:00 pm and closes at 7:30 pm. You may purchase a piece of student art for the flat fee of $50. To purchase student art, print your bidding number next to the student art work. Please write clearly.

3. The Silent Auction opens at 6:00 pm and closes at 7:30 pm. To place a bid print your bidding number next to the amount of your bid on the sheet provided. Please print clearly.

4. The Live Auction will begin at about 7:45 pm. Simply raise your bid number to bid. Volunteer spotters will help to ensure that your bid is recognized.

5. The Auctioneer reserves the right to pass on an item he feels has not reached a reasonable price. His decision is final and is made in the best interest of the donor and the Academy.

6. All sales are final. No refund or exchange will be allowed except where specified by the donor. All gift certificates must be redeemed within one year of the Auction unless otherwise indicated on the item description or certificate. Please redeem or use gift certificates and gift cards promptly. We cannot be responsible for the value of any such items that are not used in the event that the merchant ceases operations.

7. Payment, by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express, must be made in full the evening of the Soiree.

8. The Internal Revenue Service requires that we notify you that only the difference between the fair market value and the higher price paid by the purchaser may be taken as a tax deduction. All prices shown on acquisition forms and bidding sheets are Fair Market Value in that they are based either on the actual cost incurred by the donor or on a reasonable estimate of actual costs and values.

9. Checkout will begin when all art sales, silent and live items have been tabulated. We expect this to be around 9:00 pm.

If you absolutely must leave before checkout is open, we ask that you leave a credit card imprint to cover items that you may have won.

Thank you for participating in this event. We appreciate your support of NYA’s financial aid, athletic and fine arts programs.

What would you do with $1O,OOO in cash?

Don’t miss your chance to win $10,000!

Buy a ticket yourself or buy one with a group.

Raffle Tickets: $100 each No more than 300 tickets sold!

Drawing will be held at 7:45 p.m. on May 3.

Tickets may be purchased in Dole House, the Main Office of the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools or at the Soiree on May 3. You do not have to be present to win – although it’s much more fun that way!

All proceeds support NYA’s fine arts, athletics, and financial aid programs.

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Item:

Specialty Cake Crafted by a Professional Pastry Chef

Donor: Annemarie Curnin, P’18 • Trained at the French Culinary Institute, Annemarie will create a custom cake for your special event • You select the flavors and look of your tiered, fondant-covered confection • Due to the nature of fondant, this must be used between Oct. 2014 and May 2015 Item:

Trip to the Big Apple! Theater Weekend in New York City

Donors: Mary Noyes, AP’08, P’15 and the Griswold Family • Two tickets to a Broadway show. Your choice – could be Jersey Boys, Book of Mormon, Chicago, Rock of Ages or another play or musical • Two nights at a Starwood hotel, such as the W New York or Le Parker Meridien • To be arranged on a mutually agreeable date/weekend. Mimimum two weeks notice required.

• Must be used by December 31, 2014 • Must allow at least two weeks notice Item:

What’s on Your Student’s Wish List?

An iPad, Plus Things You Can’t Buy in a Store

Donor: Mary Noyes, AP’08, P’15, and NYA • Latest generation iPad (Silver iPad Air with Wi-Fi and 32gb) • Dress down day for your student’s entire class • Your student gets to select the lunch menu in Safford for a day

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Cont.

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Cocktail Party for 20 at Cold River Vodka Distillery in Freeport

Donors: Holly and Lee Thibodeau, P’21 and Rosemont Market Provisions • Invite your friends for a fabulous night of cocktails, food and fun • Signature cocktails made with their award-winning potato vodka • Rosemont Market Provisions will provide delicious hors d’oeuvres for you and your guests • Must be used May 3, 2015 Item:

Your Beautiful Smile – Full Braces for New Orthodontic Treatment

Donors: Dr. Bruce and Maggie Podhouser, P’26, and Orthodontic Associates, Scarborough, Maine

• A beautiful smile is priceless!

• Not redeemable for cash, valid for new patient only • One course of treatment, redemption after insurance if applicable • Treatment must begin by May 31, 2015 Item:

One Week Stay in Jackson Hole, Wyoming – Home of Grand Teton

National Park

Donor: Jean Wilkinson, NYA Trustee • Relax for a week in this spacious mountain-view condo; sleeps 9 • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Tetons, hiking, fly fishing and rafting on the Snake River, horseback riding, amazing wildlife viewing, and exploring the cowboy culture of Jackson, Wyoming • Available for a mutually agreeable week in spring, summer or fall 2014; must be used by Dec. 15, 2014.

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Cont.

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Private Dinner Party for 10 Catered by Old Port Sea Grill

and Raw Bar with Allagash Brewing Tasting Menu

Donors: Laura and David Argitis, P’20 and Betsy and Rob Tod, P’20 • Old Port Sea Grill will come to your home and prepare a delicious five-course meal for 10 guests • All courses will be paired with select Allagash beers • Location must be within a 30-mile radius of Portland • Mutually agreeable date; no holidays • Must be used by May 3, 2015 Item:

Special Opportunity: Support the Renovation of the Girls’ Locker

Room in Travis Roy Arena • This special project will build the success of our girls athletic programs and support our athletes as they train and compete • Renovation will add individual locker areas, bench seats, hardwood panels throughout the space, fresh paint, and a flat screen television to facilitate coaching • This project will mirror the improvements recently made in the Boys’ Locker Room • Two generous donors have already contributed $7,500 towards our goal of $20,000. Let’s build on their support!

• For this item only, we will accept bids of $50 (or multiples of $50) from all bidders, so raise your paddle and get in on the action. Together we can reach our goal!

Item:

Custom Designed NYA Sail Bag

Donor: Andy Gallison • One-of-a-kind custom sail bag crafted for NYA’s Bicentennial • Show your NYA pride at the beach, at the lake and around town

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Cont.

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GO PATS! Four Tickets to a Patriots Home Game

Donors: David Fenderson ’81 and Anne-Louise Goulet • Fabulous seats at 40-yard line, second level • Donor to determine game and date once Patriots schedule is released Item:

Calling all Gourmands! Catered Dinner for 8 at Churchill Events

Donor: Craig Williams, Owner, Churchill Events • Churchill Events are well-known for their gourmet fare and impeccable service • Dinner for eight will showcase the best from the Gulf of Maine (and the sustainable aqua-culture) region • Fine wines to complement the courses • Served in our showroom at the Chef’s Table • Expires November 30, 2014 Item:

Original Painting by Artist Colby Myer: Supernova

Donor: Colby Myer, NYA Fine Arts Faculty Member • Gorgeous atmospheric image of bird in flight with botanical detail • Medium: Graphite and Oil on Paper • Size: 22” x 16”

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Cont.

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Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Maine Maritime

Museum’s Collection followed by a Private Reception

Donors: Amy and Bill Lent, P’19 and the Maine Maritime Museum • Personalized tour for 10 people with Amy Lent, the Museum’s Director, and the Chief Curator who will take you behind the scenes to see things very few visitors ever do • Would you like to see Eight Bells, the launch donated by artist N.C. Wyeth that is depicted in many of his paintings? An original manuscript by Lieutenant William Bligh describing the mutiny on HMS Bounty? The hidden room in the historic Paint & Treenail Building where the ship builders dutifully marked the first day of snowfall every year?

• Tell us your interests and we’ll personalize a special tour for you and your guests, followed by wine and hors d’oeuvres reception • Must be used by May 3, 2015 Item:

Sugarloaf Condo – with Golf and Dinner!

Donors: Deb and Rick Abbondanza, AP’04, Former Chair, NYA Board of Trustees • 5-day stay in a prime Sugarloaf condominium • Sleeps 8, 4BR, 4.5 BA, hot tub • A round of golf for four at beautiful Sugarloaf Golf Club • $100 gift card for dinner at a local restaurant • Available for a mutually agreeable week in summer or fall 2014 Item:

NYA VIP Reserved Prime Parking Spot – Priceless!

Donor: NYA • VIP reserved parking space for the 2014-15 school year • Share it with your student or keep it for yourself!

• Convenient to Lower and Upper Schools, turf field and gym

VIP

NYA Soiree 2014 Live Auction Cont.

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Red Sox Home Game – Four Tickets to Red Sox Nation

Donors: Jessie and Nick Alberding, P’18, P’21 • Game 32: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, June 1, 2014, 1:35 pm • Loge Box – First Base, 4 tickets • Fantastic seats between home plate and first base – bring your mitt and catch a foul ball!

Item:

One Week Stay at an English Cottage

Donors: Susan and Lewis Cabot, AP’98 • 17th century Tudor cottage located in Newbury, Berkshire, England; features traditional antiques and modern amenities • Sleeps six adults plus two children • Located just down the lane from where Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, grew up • Walk the country lanes, visit the local pubs, take the train to London, or visit nearby Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame) • Week begins on a Friday. Winner has two years during which to use his or her week.

• Not available May - August, the two weeks of Christmas through New Year’s or Easter week

NYA Soiree 2014 Silent Auction Sneak PeEk • Private Sail on Casco Bay - Sailogic and Captain Philippe See, P’17 • One Night’s Stay at James Place B&B in Freeport - Robin and Tori Baron, P’21 • Red Claws Tickets and Dinner at Otto’s - Peg Griswold & Otto’s • Exclusive Lobster Fishing Excursion - Jack Thomas • One Hour Lacrosse Field Time - 207 Lacrosse • Driver’s Ed Class - Bartley’s Driving School • Signed Copy of Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen - Royal River Books • Credit for Estate Planning or Real Estate Closing Costs - Rick Abbondanza, AP’04, Former Chair, NYA Board of Trustees ○ Make Your Own Gelato Party - Maple’s Organics, Dave Williams ’96, Trustee and Rebecca Williams, P’24 ○ Skating Party! Includes: Ice Time, Cake, Balloons & Favors – NYA and Island Treasure Toys ○ LEGO Mindstorms EV3 - Anita and Jim Demetropoulos, P’17 and Island Treasure Toys ○ One Week of Circus Atlantic Summer Camp at NYA - Circus Conservatory of America ○ One Week Summer Camp at NYA - NYA ○ Clay Sculpture – Tim McMahon, Faculty ○ Pen and Ink Rendering of Your Home - Jack Hardy, Staff • Framed Photograph, “Clam Basket” - Kristen Farnham, P’18 • Framed Photograph, “Beyond the Blooming” - Kimberly Post, P’14, P’18 • Photography Session - Tiffany White Photography • Photography Session - Pattie Locke • Marshall Point Light, Print - Rick Abbondanza, AP’04, Former Chair, NYA Board of Trustees • Port Clyde, ME, Print - Rick Abbondanza, AP’04, Former Chair, NYA Board of Trustees

NYA Soiree 2014 Silent Auction Sneak PeEk ○ 207 Lacrosse Gift Card ○ In-Home Personal Training Session - Susan Naber ○ One-Hour Hockey Lesson and Ice Time with Adam Nicholas ○ Oral-B Professional Electric Toothbrush - Northeast Delta Dental ○ One Pallet of Compressed Hardwood Bricks for Heating - Maine Biomass, Anita and Kent Cooper, P’16 ○ Auto Detailing at Portland Volvo - Bill and Stacie Waldron, P’17 ○ Auto Detailing at Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge & Jeep - Bill and Stacie Waldron, P’17 • Stained Glass Business Card Holder - Barbara Farrell, Faculty • Handmade NYA Bicentennial Quilt - Mary Rand, Grandparent’14 • Handmade NYA Hat - Michele Buehner, Faculty, P’19, P’23 • Handmade Orange Cowl - Michele Buehner, Faculty, P’19, P’23 • Hand Knit NYA Panther - Aldona Shumway, P’18 • Traditional Oyster Platter - Alison Evans Ceramics • Casco Bay Chart Bracelet and Gift Card - House of Logan • Handmade Sea Glass Earrings and Necklace - Nina Houghton, Sea Charms ○ Stonewall Kitchen Goodies in a Sail Bag – Lisa Gamble, AP’10, AP’13 ○ A Pie a Week for a Month – Charlie Fischman, P’15 and Friday Pie Club ○ Lobster Shack Gift Card – Katie and Jeff Porch, P’24 ○ Maine Roasters Coffee Gift Card – Campbell and Jennie Clegg, P’17, AP’10 ○ Coffee-For-A-Month Gift Card - Doc’s Café and Marketplace

NYA Soiree 2014 Silent Auction Sneak Peek • Jill McGowan Gift Card • Vineyard Vines Neckties • Pakistani Shawl - Eliot Grady, Faculty • Shampoo, Cut and Blow Dry - Epic Image Salon • One Hour Massage - Epic Image Salon • Totally Nails Gift Card • Colleen Brink Salon Gift Card • Flowers from Village Florist ○ Bath Sweet Shoppe Treats - Bath Sweet Shoppe and Bill and Amy Lent, P’19 ○ 2 Tickets for Bath House Tour and Solo Bistro Gift Card - Solo Bistro and Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc. ○ Halcyon Yarn Felting Project - Halcyon Yarn and Bill and Amy Lent, P’19 ○ Now You’re Cooking Gift Card and Products - Now You’re Cooking and Bill and Amy Lent, P’19 ○ Puzzle and Gift Card to Island Treasure Toys, Bath – Anita and Jim Demetropoulos, P’17 ○ Amazon Gift Card - Laura Schaeffer, P’19, P’22 ○ iTunes Gift Card - Laura Schaeffer, P’19, P’22 ○ Clay Play Gift Card

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NYA Soiree 2014 Thank You to our In-Kind Donors

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In-Kind Soiree Donation in

loving memory of

Walter and Wendy Briggs, P’17, AP ’06, ‘08, ‘11

Holly and Lee Thibodeau, P’21

Betsy and Rob Tod, P’20

NYA Soiree 2014 Thank You to our In-Kind Donors Linda and Walt Manchester, P’15, P’20

Dave and Rebecca Williams ‘96, P ‘14

Tak and Susan Sato, P’15 of

Steve and Ellen Barton, P’20

NYA Soiree 2014 Thank You to our In-Kind Donors

Old Port Sea Grill And Raw Bar

Laura and David Argitis, P’20

Jessie and Nick Alberding, P’18, P’21

NYA Soiree 2014 Thank you to our live auction donors Deb and Rick Abbondanza, AP’04, Former

Colby Myer, NYA Fine Arts Faculty Member

Mary Noyes, AP’08, P’15

Chair, NYA Board of Trustees

Jessie and Nick Alberding, P’18, P’21

Orthodontic Associates, Scarborough, Maine

Laura and David Argitis, P’20

Dr. Bruce and Maggie Podhouser, P’26

Susan and Lewis Cabot, AP’98

Rosemont Market Provisions

David Fenderson ’81 and Anne-Louise Goulet

Holly and Lee Thibodeau, P’21

Andy Gallison

Betsy and Rob Tod, P’20

The Griswold Family

Jean Wilkinson, NYA Trustee

Amy and Bill Lent, P’19

Craig Williams, Owner, Churchill Events

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Thank you to the Soiree Volunteers and Staff This event would not be possible without the time and talent contributed by our volunteers and staff.

You are creative, flexible, and hard-working and we thank you for making this fundraising event a success!

Thank you to all the NYA Students Thank you to the many NYA students who contributed their talents to the NYA Soiree! You shared your artwork, musical ability and volunteer time to make this evening a success. You make NYA a special school and we are proud of all of you!

BLOWYOURHORN!

1814 2014 •

TRUMPET DRAWINGS by Freddie Hu ‘14

C E L E B R AT E

o t d e t i v n I e

You’r

Celebrating Music, Arts & Community NYA Gymnasium NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY