North Yarmouth Academy Chronicle by North Yarmouth Academy

NORTH YARMO U T H

ACAD E MY

CHRONICLE FALL 2012

BIG DIG NYA digs deeper to discover new ways to educate and prepare students for the world ahead.

VOL. 36, NO. 1

NORTH YARMOUTH

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CHRONICLE FALL 2012

VOL. 36, NO. 1

NYA DIGS HISTORY

EXPERIENTIAL ED UPDATE

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NEW FACULTY & STAFF

ANNUAL GIVING

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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

ALUMNI PROFILES

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Pages 17-18

PANTHER CLUB

CLASS NOTES

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Pages 19-25

TEACHING WITH HEART

WINTER/SPRING SPORTS

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Pages 26-29

EVENTS

CLASS OF 2012 MATRICULATION

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This fall, our seventh grade science students suited up in boots and waders to collect water samples from various points along the Royal River. What they uncovered not only informed us about the range of microscopic creatures that animate the waters near Yarmouth, but also about the river’s chemistry including its Ph levels and why, unfiltered, it may not be safe to drink. They spent a long day wading along the shore, measuring, trying not to lose their notebooks-or each other--in the drink. Students return from these excursions muddy, tired and bubbling over with what they’ve discovered. They want more: more time with the equipment, with the river, with each other and their teacher outside, doing real science in a newly expanded notion of a classroom. This is just one example of how NYA brings out the best in our students, by involving them in what is real in the world and trusting them to learn how to learn, no matter that their laboratory is suddenly as wide as a river. In this issue of The Chronicle, I am delighted to focus on the myriad of ways our students engage in this immersion-we hope not too literally-as scholars, athletes and artists. What all these pursuits have in common is the steady, respectful relationship between students and teachers.

What makes this possible? What allows our teachers to give our students the richest education? Perhaps the most powerful element in an energized program is providing faculty with the resources and the freedom to design and implement courses that inspire both them and their students. In other words, to bring out the best, we start by giving greater responsibility for a successful learning experience to every member of the NYA community. Our school will always be a place where students are exceptionally well-prepared for college through our rigorous programs, small class sizes, and teachers who model high standards, care and integrity. We also are a school that will stay at the forefront of teaching with effective pedagogy and a curriculum that not only engages but inspires. The pages that follow describe some of the work that happens between our teachers and students every day. I hope that next time you are on campus, we can coax you to come to the Royal River, listen to a debate, or learn some Mandarin. What we can promise is that no matter the context, you’ll experience a very rich immersion. Yours truly,

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NYA

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HISTORY

Artifacts recovered from an excavation project will reveal pieces of the school’s 200 year history. This fall, our eighth grade students are devoting part of one day a week to digging in the dirt. They aren’t gardening or helping our grounds crew. Instead, these American history students are uncovering evidence that speaks of schoolyard stories from NYA’s past. The origins of this project date back 200 years to when a wooden structure was raised as the first North Yarmouth Academy building. When the school prospered in the late 1830’s, a decision was made to expand. Russell Hall was built in 1841, and in 1848, the brick Academy Hall that we know now was built to replace the earlier wooden building. The wooden building was picked up and relocated around the corner on Bridge Street. It served as a Methodist Church, Masonic Hall, Miss Olive Gray’s School for Girls, the home of the Sons of Temperance, and the headquarters for Yarmouth’s Lodge of Good Templars. As the building deteriorated, it became a performance space for the many small “shows” that passed through town. Finally, in about 1874, the building was taken down and the timbers were reused to build the Freeport Methodist Church. That building still stands today next to the Harraseeket Inn. What became of the cellar left exposed when the original building was moved? It would have been filled with dirt and anything else the townspeople of Yarmouth wanted to dispose of. In short, buried in front of Academy Hall is a very large trash heap, otherwise known as an archaeologist’s dream. To unearth some of this 19th century history of the town and our school, our students will excavate a series of one-meter by half-meter units in the original schoolyard. They hope to locate the edges of the foundation as well as small bits and pieces of history left behind. In our Bicentennial Year, next year’s eighth grade students will dig deeper into the cellar to unearth even older layers of the site.

Jay Robbins, NYA’s archivist and a trained archaeologist, will supervise this project in collaboration with Middle School history teacher David Echeverria. Robbins believes that “artifacts recovered from the excavated units will reveal pieces of the school’s 200 year history, some of the history of Yarmouth, and something about the early period of our nation.” There is so much that is exciting about this project. It will foster an interdisciplinary approach toward the study of our school’s first decades. Students will master three-dimensional mapping and draw two-dimensional plans of the units they excavate. They will learn about soil types, the procedure to catalogue artifacts, and proper conservation techniques. They will keep daily journals of their work and will be encouraged to write fictional accounts of people living during the middle of the 19th century. They will document their archaeological work with photography and essays so members of the community can learn about this bit of NYA’s history. So don’t be alarmed when you spot students climbing out of a hole in front of Academy Hall. Come over and see what they’ve unearthed. Be prepared to listen - you’re sure to hear an answer with multiple dimensions. Visit their blog on NYA’s website: http://www2.nya.org/decheverria/category/8th-grade-blog/

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NEW FACULTY & STAFF Kristen Farnham, Director of Annual Giving Kristen has extensive experience in nonprofit development including work at Bowdoin College. She also has specialized expertise in estate planning and planned giving and served as board chair of The Opportunity Alliance. She is a graduate of Kent Place School, Middlebury College, and Boston College Law School.

Holly Dana, English Holly is formerly NYA’s Assistant Admission Director and now teaches seventh grade English. She holds a B.A. in English from Denison University and an M.L.A. from St. Johns College. She was formerly a legislative correspondent, television writer/producer, and a senior writer/editor at the White House.

Eric Graham, Assistant Director of Admission Eric has a B.S. from the University of Southern Maine where he was member of the ice hockey team and selected to the ECAC East AllAcademic team for two seasons. He was a varsity athlete in golf, hockey, and baseball at Berwick Academy. Eric also is head coach of the NYA boys varsity hockey team.

Megan Guertler, Science Megan has a degree in biology from Princeton University. She taught biology, physics and science at the Kent School and fourth and fifth grade in the Princeton, NJ public schools. She also taught marine biology at the Acadia Institute of Oceanography in Seal Harbor, ME.

Jack Hardy, Athletic Director Jack returns to athletic administration after seven years as assistant principal at Falmouth High School. Previously, he was athletic director for fourteen years at Greely / MSAD 51. He coaches seventh grade soccer and will assist with track and field. Jack holds a M.A. in Education from the University of Maine, and his son, Anthony, is a member of NYA’s Class of 2012. Sean Ireland, Director of Advancement Sean is heading up NYA’s Admission, Development, and Marketing/Communications functions. He holds a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire and a J.D. from Maine Law. Sean has independent school teaching and coaching experience and extensive advancement experience in independent schools and higher education. He is a founding board member of the Friends School of Portland. Abbi Rusinek, Admission Coordinator Abbi has a B.A. from Marist College. She worked in television advertising sales in New York City and has a background in public relations and marketing. Most recently, she was the Director of Client Services at a fundraising consulting firm. Betsy Tomlinson, International Student Coordinator Betsy works with our international students and prospective international families. She has a B.A. from Bates College and came to NYA from Loomis Chaffee. At Loomis Chaffee, Betsy was Associate Director of Admission for 13 years and served as Director of International Students and Off-Campus Programs for two years.

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Viveca Kwan, Mandarin Viveca is teaching Middle School Mandarin. She holds a degree in History and Chinese Language from Brown University and a J.D. from The American University, Washington College of Law. She completed a Chinese Law program at Peking University in Beijing, China. Viveca has taught Mandarin and Chinese culture to students of all ages. Colby Myer, Studio Art Colby has a B.F.A. from the University of Utah and a M.F.A. from Laguna College of Art and Design. Colby taught art and was Fine Arts Department Head at Ogden Preparatory Academy. For five years, he has been a summer art teacher at the American School in Switzerland. Erika Sahlman, Science and Math Erika teaches Middle School Pre-Algebra and Human Biology and Related Chemistry. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Geology from Northeastern University and a M.A. from St. Michael’s College. Erika taught high school science and middle school math in California. Marjolaine Whittlesey, French Mastery Program Marjolaine teaches French in the Middle School including advanced French as part of the French Mastery Program. She has a B.A. from College of the Atlantic and is pursuing a Masters in French from the University of Maine. She taught French at the Chewonki Semester School and worked closely with the Centre de la Francophonie des Ameriques in Québec. She served on the board of the Maine chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION GRANTS PROGRAM Brazilian percussionist Marcus Santos at an all-school workshop in the gym

Last spring, NYA Librarian Jill O’Connor was one of the many advisors who took their advisees to lunch at Clayton’s Café. Maggie Bertocci ’14 remembers, “It sounded too good to be true.” The lunches were paid for by a grant from the Parents’ Association and matched by David and Martha Clayton, the owners of Clayton’s. Modern and Classical Languages Chair Heidi O’Connor recalls, “It was such a great opportunity not only to get to know my advisees better, but to let them talk to each other in a casual setting.” Emma Laprise ’13 agrees, “It gave us a new opportunity to discuss our challenges with our peers within the advisory.” Maggie received pointers not only on studying and time management, but on many aspects of NYA life. This advisor lunch program was funded by the Parents’ Association’s grants program whose purpose is to support

opportunities that arise after budgets have been set. Grant committee co-chair Julia Paige (Katie ’10, Alex ’14) emphasizes the broad reach of the grants, “The Grant Committee makes a very conscientious effort to fairly provide for all areas of the school.” So when the music department hears of a Brazilian musician able to visit, they apply for a grant. When a history teacher discovers newly published maps that dovetail with his curriculum, he applies for a grant. When a group proposes a new Robotics Club, they apply for a seed grant for materials to get started. With all of these grants, the Parents’ Association provides financial support to strengthen the school, promoting school spirit and a sense of community. Too good to be true? Not at NYA.

PANTHER CLUB At the Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame induction brunch on September 29, 2012, North Yarmouth Academy Director of Advancement, Sean Ireland, announced the formation of the Panther Club and Panther Council to support athletics. The Panther Club is a giving club created for those who wish to support the tradition of athletic excellence at NYA. Donors can now designate their annual fund gifts to the Panther Club, which will be used to support and enhance NYA athletics. This discretionary fund will give Athletic Director, Jack Hardy, the ability to pursue athletic initiatives, projects, and capital improvements that go beyond the yearly athletic budget.

Also announced on September 29 was the creation of the Panther Council, which is a group of NYA alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and friends of NYA who are committed to supporting NYA athletics. In addition to the general promotion and support of NYA athletics, the Council will exist to: 1. Support athletic fundraising; 2. Partner in the planning and promotion of the Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame, alumni sports days, the Steve Morris Golf Tournament and the Flaherty 5K Race; and 3. Sponsor a “college athletics panel” for NYA students. Hardy noted that, “NYA has a tradition of strong student athletes and successful athletics, and we are excited about the Panther Club and Council which we see as instrumental in supporting key athletic initiatives moving forward.”

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TEACHING WITH HEART What happens when faculty design new electives that tap into each teacher’s own interests and love of learning?

Middle School Mandarin class

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NYA’s new curriculum guides slide off the color printer and into a box on the floor in Storer House. They weigh a little more than last year’s books. The curriculum guide is a comprehensive catalog (almost 40 pages) outlining all course offerings and school requirements, academic calendar and general information about the school. It is used frequently by the Admission Office to give prospective families a taste of what NYA is all about. It is heavier this year because of the addition of Upper School courses such as Creative Writing, Psychology and Forensics. Also adding to its girth are Middle School enrichment classes such as Techsavvy, The World of Water, and Debate Team. This is a year of great change at NYA in what we teach, how we teach, and even when we teach it. Last spring, Head of School Brad Choyt encouraged each member of the faculty to design a new elective that would not only enhance an already strong academic program, but also tap into each teacher’s own interests and love of learning. “I encouraged them to dream a bit, and the enthusiasm has become contagious,” said Choyt. Essentially, teachers were given the green light to think and teach outside the boundaries of the traditional. What surfaced was a long list of creative, collaborative and highly-focused electives crafted by the faculty. Below, you will read about many of these new initiatives and how the changes have resonated with our community.

Marine Ecology students at Yankee Marina and Boatyard with an ROV

Economics teachers Peter Sillin and Eric Austin with seniors Ben Claytor and Emma-Kate Metsker during a prisoner’s dilemma simulation

Charting a New Curriculum Upper School science teacher Barbara Farrell, who took a sabbatical to study marine biology in Boston last fall, chose to design a Marine Ecology course. The class focuses on how humans interact with marine ecosystems and the effects of those interactions. Junior Sydney Garcia said, “It’s fun because it’s a new course, and it’s more relaxing because there is no exam at the end like other classes.” Field trips, labs, and class speakers feature heavily in this class. In September, they went to Yankee Marina and Boatyard to see how an underwater Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) operates. The class has been working with OceansWide, a group who has “flown” the ROV in the South Pole, among other places. The students also have conducted lab work, including testing the insulating properties of whale blubber. Garcia explained, “We put one hand in a bag of lard, then we dipped both hands into a bag of ice. The lard hand was not cold at all. The other hand was immediately so cold it hurt. We had a contest to see who could keep their hand in the ice the longest.” Garcia described the class as “a breath of fresh air because we can go and learn, and there is no pressure.”

Another course that bubbled up was the Senior Project. “It’s a pilot project this year, and we have six running,” said Assistant Head of School, John Drisko. The Senior Project provides an opportunity for seniors to focus their final semester on a topic about which they are passionate, culminating with a presentation to an audience of students, faculty and community members. “It is much more individualized than an independent study,” explained Drisko. In addition to gaining a deeper knowledge in a particular area of interest, outcomes should include developing greater confidence in planning for and making a presentation, and learning to maintain a weekly blog documenting the process. The blogs will be on NYA’s website and available to the public. This year, participants will be working on building a guitar, studying Italian literature and also engineering a rocket.

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Mandarin teacher Vivica Kwan in class

Two Heads are Better Than One Another addition to this year’s curriculum is the concept of team teaching. While at Miss Porter’s School earlier in his career, Choyt team taught several classes. “It was a great model for teaching and probably the best professional development I’ve ever had,” said Choyt. He explained that working together with another faculty member exposes students and teachers to new approaches as well as fresh ways of looking at the same material. Modern and classical languages chair Heidi O’Connor is teaming up with Middle School art teacher Tim McMahon ’93 on a class entitled Go Global. O’Connor explained that she wanted to collaborate with another faculty member on an enrichment course, and she also wanted to offer something international. “Art and language is a natural mix,” she said. There are eight Middle School students in Go Global, and they have each selected a country and are creating a board game that explores the country. The class has been on trips to DeLorme Map Store in Freeport and also to Space Gallery in Portland to help fuel creativity. “It is fun to teach with another teacher,” she said. In another example of team-teaching, Biz Houghton and Karen Messick are co-teaching Study Skills, an extremely well-received course in the Middle School. This class helps sixth grade students to develop and employ a variety of organizational and

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executive functioning strategies. “Parents and teachers are already beginning to see students apply these strategies and relate them to their classes,” reported Middle School head, Marissa Markonish. Messick explained that she and Houghton meet every two weeks to plan for the class and determine who will cover what and how. Messick has team teaching experience, and she is a proponent. “It’s great, and we work really well together,” she said. Also offered in the Middle School are Keyboarding, Debate Team, Techsavvy, World of Water, Bluegrass Ensemble, and Show Choir. Economics is an example of a new team-taught elective in the Upper School. It is being co-taught by history department chair Peter Sillin and math department chair Eric Austin. For some time, each independently thought an economics class would be a meaningful addition to the NYA curriculum, but neither could figure out a way to work it into their respective departments until this year. Both agree that teaching the course is invigorating, and they are learning as they go. They teach together in every class, working through concepts from their particular disciplines. “I think the kids have really benefited from having two faculty members teaching the class together. We have different perspectives,” explained Austin. The class examines underlying patterns of how the world works, how people make decisions, and what trade-offs they have to make. “We look at the importance of time and optimization, and our classes are very much activity-based,” said Sillin. Students are introduced to the concepts of microeconomics and

Students at the Royal River testing water quality and seining for bugs and fish

Robotics Team during competition

macroeconomics by incorporating text readings, historical and case studies, mathematics, and simulations. So far, they have studied game theory, probabilities, and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, to name a few. Doughnuts, Monopoly money, and extra credit on quizzes are used as currency when they act out scenarios. Senior Matt Hawkins explained, “Mr. Sillin talks about the general market and is analytical, and Mr. Austin comes from a mathematical standpoint. It’s definitely my favorite class, although the concepts are harder than I expected. We’ve had doughnuts twice already, too!” There are 12 students in the economics class, including senior Mallory Ianno. She explained, “I’d like to study business management and economics in college, and this class is giving us a flavor of what economics is about.” Matt Hawkins agreed. “In college, I’d like to focus on studies dealing with money management and how the market works. I also wanted to try something new and completely off the usual course of action at NYA,” he said. The class is giving students a glimpse of what they will experience in college, although in a smaller, more intimate environment. In a recent class, Sillin asked the students, “What if you played out this same scenario next year in Econ 101 in a lecture hall with 300 other classmates? Would you have made the same decision?” Every student agreed that at NYA, with 11 other classmates who know each other well, they were more mindful of the social cost of their choices rather than what decision might net them the most doughnuts.

Thinking Globally In addition to the new elective offerings, NYA also introduced Mandarin Chinese and a French Language Mastery Program this year. “Because we live in a 21st century global society, NYA seeks to provide academic programs that meet the needs of today’s students,” said Choyt. “Mandarin is a fantastic addition to our language offerings,” adds Markonish. The class is full with 15 students. Students have been learning about Chinese culture and the sounds of the language. They also have chosen Chinese names and worked on greetings. The French Mastery Program is designed to give NYA students the opportunity to graduate with complete fluency in French and an in-depth knowledge of French culture. Participating students will experience an immersion in French language and culture that runs concurrently with NYA’s established curriculum. Choyt hopes that this program will serve as a model for other immersion programs in different foreign languages in future years. Students who successfully complete this course of study will be awarded a French Mastery Diploma.

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NYA Bluegrass Ensemble “The Royal River Honey Badgers” perform at Grandparents’ Day. Dainius Bukauskas ’13, Grace Gilbert ’13, Alex Paige ’14, Max Maurer ’14, Claire Maurer ’16 and Perrin Davidson ’17

Music at NYA and Beyond The NYA music department also is thinking globally and becoming immersed in Chinese culture – literally. The Royal River Honey Badgers, NYA’s bluegrass ensemble, was selected to perform at the 2012 JinJiang-Jiaxiang International Students’ Arts Festival in Chengdu, China. Bluegrass is an enrichment course offering in the Middle School and an elective in the Upper School. The six-member ensemble travelled to the festival (with chaperones and teachers) in late October, after weeks of intensive rehearsing and fundraising. The group typically practices two times per week and works with the faculty at 317 Main Street Music Center in Yarmouth once a month, although they increased practice and performance time to prepare for the festival. Senior mandolin player Grace Gilbert reported a few weeks before the trip, “We’re starting to sound like a real bluegrass band! I think by the time we’re up on stage in China, we’ll start to feel like a real bluegrass band, too!” Members of the bluegrass ensemble perform with Tony Trischka at a concert held at Head of School Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon’s home.

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The students spent four days in Chengdu and two days in Beijing. The Chengdu region is a habitat for pandas, and they visited the Chengdu breeding center while they were there. Following the festival, they travelled to Beijing, where they visited the Great Wall. “The festival will not only provide our students with the opportunity to showcase the strengths of the arts at NYA, but also offer the chance to meet and interact on a global stage with other students who value the performing arts. In many ways, music is the ideal international language for cultural exchange,” said Choyt.

Whether it is through music or science or foreign language or a senior project, NYA is changing the way we look at educating students while staying true to our mission as a traditional, college preparatory school. At a recent parent gathering, Choyt explained that a paramount goal was to “find ways to take what we have and make it better.” NYA faculty are doing just that – teaching in new ways with heart.

Honk! The 2012 February drama production was Honk!, an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling, with an incorporated message of tolerance. The show starred Alex Paige ’14, Hadley Gibson ’12, and Chelsea Muller ’12, and featured Dainius Bukauskas ’13, Louisa Mahoney ’15, Iszi Mickunas ’15, Ian Bennett ’15, Tess Hinchman ’15, Lily Dearing ’14, Rachel Matson ’12, and Anya Siviski ’15. There were 51 cast members and four student crew members in the production. The show was directed by Nora Krainis with assistance from Patia Maule ’99 and piano accompaniment by Janelle Powers.

1. Hadley Gibson ’12 and Alex Paige ’14, 2. McKenzie Larson ’14 and Lizzie Roche ’14 3. Cast of Honk!

NYA AUCTION

The 28th annual spring auction was held on May 5, 2012. This year’s theme was…Cinco de Mayo, of course! Chaired by NYA parents Carrie Lonsdale, Jane O’Halloran and Alison Prawer, the evening was a smashing success full of festive decorations, delicious food and amazing items up for bid. We exceeded our goal and grossed $87,430. Thank you to all the volunteers, donors and attendees for making this event come together so beautifully.

1. Auction co-chairs Carrie Lonsdale and Jane O’Halloran, Brad Choyt and Susan Burns 2. Susan McLaughlin, Eric Austin and Eileen Hawkins 3. Patty Bright and Rick Abbondanza 4. Auction Co-Chair Alison Prawer and Kristin Cohen

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Spring Alumni Weekend This was the year of “bundling” for events organized by the NYA Alumni and Development Office! This June, we bundled the Steve Morris Golf Tournament with an Alumni Reception, Bud Flaherty Tree Dedication, and the new Flaherty 5K and Fun Walk. Special thanks to our Spring Alumni Weekend Event Director Michelle Bennett, mother of Ian ’15 and Kyle ’18, for all she did to make the weekend a success!

The 11th Annual Steve Morris Golf Tournament was held on June 9 at Toddy Brook Golf Course in North Yarmouth to kick off Spring Alumni Weekend. It was a picture perfect day for golf. Congratulations to James Sterling ’07, Peter Bates ’07, Colin Geiger ’07 and Nic Lolar ’07, our grand prize winners who won this year’s tournament. We raised vital funds in support of the Steve Morris Scholar Program which provides endowed financial aid support to a boy and girl student athlete during their four years of high school. The program is funded almost exclusively by the Steve Morris Golf Tournament. Thank you to all the golfers and sponsors who participated in the tournament. Later that morning, Jay Robbins NYA Archivist (and father of Fenna ’07 and Hugh ’99 presented “Bagels and Bicentennial,” for non-golfing alums and community members. He conducted a slideshow about NYA’s history and upcoming bicentennial celebration (bagels were served!).

Later that same afternoon, alumni gathered on the front lawn of Curtis Hall for a reception followed by the dedication of a magnolia tree planted in memory of Bud Flaherty. Senior Cay “Nugget” Lane gave a reprise of his senior speech about Bud. A dinner in Safford Hall followed. 1. Brad Myers ’00, Bruce Myers and Sean Ireland 2. Winning team: Colin Geiger ’07, Nic Lolar ’07, James Sterling ’07 and Peter Bates ’07 3. Magnolia tree planted in memory of Bud Flaherty 4. Dorothy Selleck, Dave Selleck ’54, Elaine Upton Van Lieu ’49 and Ollie Upton Bruins ’42 5. Emily Griffin ’02, Margaret LeBlanc ’02, Elly Dominguez ’02, Chris Lachance ’02, Kelsey Wilcox ’02 and Tom Wyatt ‘02 6. Sterlin Clockedile ’57, Judy Jones ’57, Jack St. Pierre ’57 and Claudia Blackstone Newman ’57 7. Barbara Farrell, Patrick Quinn, Lynn Sullivan and John Drisko 8. Levi Walton ’18

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The First Annual Flaherty 5K and Fun Walk took off on Sunday, June 10 at Royal River Park in Yarmouth. Over 125 participants ran and walked in the race. Congratulations to Henry Sterling ’10, this year’s winner. This annual event raises money to support a scholarship in honor of Bud Flaherty, a beloved coach and teacher who was at NYA for over 40 years. Thank you to all participants, sponsors and volunteers who made this first-annual event so fun and successful. Bud’s family also expresses their appreciation to everyone for their participation. They look forward to attending next year’s race!

1. Finn McMahon (son of Tim ’93 and Jill McMahon) and Jack Borland (son of Molly McMahon ‘95) 2. Hillary Detert ’12, Hadley Gibson ’12 and Moira Lachance ’12 3. Max Coffin, Alex Coffin ’12, Cay “Nugget” Lane ’12, and Matthew Kibler ’11

FLAHERTY 5K & FUN WALK

Grandparents’ Day On September 28, NYA celebrated Grandparents’ Day with over 200 grandparents and grandfriends on campus. Guests were treated to musical performances and senior speeches by Bailey Clock and Carly Lappas, and attended classes with their grandchildren. Following classes, grandparents attended a luncheon in the gym with Head of School Brad Choyt, and Marissa Markonish, Middle School Head, and John Drisko, Upper School Head. NYA is forming a Grandparents Council to support and promote grandparent engagement in the NYA community. If you are interested in joining the Grandparents Council, please contact Sean Ireland at sireland@nya.org or 207-8475408.

1. Ellie Griswold-Craft ’19 and Peg Griswold 2. Rod and Diane Spear, Camden Spear ’16 3. Natalie McCarthy, Owen McCarthy ’17 and Joanne Valliere 4. Martha Hull and Margaret Flynn

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EDGAR F. WHITE ’38 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

On Saturday, September 29, NYA was privileged to induct five new members into the Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame. Inductees include: Matthew L. Greason ’97, Coach Charles R. Hudson, Raymond E. Johnson ’67, Coach Julia C. Sterling, and Kelsey E. Wilcox ’02. The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes a team, player, coach, administrator, or friend of the Academy whose participation in NYA athletics has been impressive, while bringing distinction and pride to the school. This year, preference was given to nominees for whom 2012 is a reunion year, i.e. people who graduated in years ending in ’7 and ’2. Congratulations to our newest inductees!

1. Brad Choyt and Kelsey Wilcox ’02 2. Charlie and Mary Hudson, Cindy Morris 3. Inductees: Julia Sterling, Ray Johnson ’67, Kelsey Wilcox ’02, Matt Greason ’97 and Charlie Hudson

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Friday was Old Port Night where a big crowd joined Molly Moss ‘05 and Peter Gerrity ’05 at Andy’s Old Port Pub. Thanks to everyone who responded to our Facebook invitation! On Saturday, the alumni tent was set up next to Lewis field during the varsity soccer games (both the girls and boys teams were victorious!). Alumni gathered in the Middle School for a reception and update by Head of School Brad Choyt and a program on NYA’s history by archivist Jay Robbins. We were thrilled to see so many alumni from the Class of 1947! Having a class gathering soon? Contact the Alumni Relations Office at 207-847-5420 or alumni@nya. org! We’ll be glad to help you plan your event, find alumni in your class, and/or make sure you have NYA items to hand out to attendees.

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1. Wyatt Peoples ’07, Zach Garcia ’07 and George Reiche ’07 2. Seniors T.J. Daigler, Matt Hawkins, Ben Claytor, Eliott Wellenbach and Jeremy Sylvain 3. Class of 1947, Front row l-r: Ruth Mansfield Andren, Marjorie Foster Richardson, Colleen Wyman Cook, Pam Maass Lewis, Anna Thoits Golding, Irene Stasinowsky Spicer, Back row l-r: Don Richardson, Ken Kimball, Robert Crossett, Harry Storer 4. Juniors Lily Dearing, Ira Li, Maggie Bertocci, Neil Chen and Ryan Hemenway 5. NYA fans, current parents: Coleen Laprise, Leslie Leishman and Barb Brown 6. Chelsey Merrill ’06 and Eliza Warren ’06

EXPERIENTIAL ED

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Last fall, NYA received a gift of $40,000, the first of an anonymous three-year donation, to launch an experiential education program designed to help students build and learn leadership, communication, self-reliance and teamwork skills. Under the

leadership of Kelly Orr, the program has been extremely successful. Students have sailed, hiked, camped, climbed, journaled, cooked, cycled, and much more (in all kinds of weather!) over the past year. The experiential education program continues to thrive this year.

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EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY The Rewards of Annual Giving A Message from Sean IRELAND, Director of Advancement In August, I was warmly welcomed into the NYA Community as the “new guy.” In fact, there were two of us. My son, Liam ’20, also joined the school as a fifth grader after a great experience in the NYA summer lacrosse camp. I’m pleased to say that we both feel like we’re at “home,” and we are excited to make meaningful contributions in our respective areas to the school community. As the Director of Advancement, a new position at the Academy, I coordinate the admission, development and constituent relations, marketing and communications, and summer programming efforts. These functions are critically important to the long-term success

ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS*

and sustainability of the school, and I am excited and honored to lead this effort and work alongside a great group of faculty, staff and volunteers. To those of you who have supported the annual fund, thank you for your generosity. Your gifts make an enormous impact in all aspects of the school. From enhancing a classroom art experience to making an impact on the athletic fields to helping a worthy student and family afford an NYA education, your gifts make it possible for us to “bring out the best in every student every day.” This year, we offer you the opportunity to support the programs that matter most to you by designating your annual fund gift to one of six essential areas of the school: financial aid/tuition assistance; academic and programmatic enhancement; faculty and staff development; campus and facilities; Panther Club (athletics); and unrestricted and where there is greatest need. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in the planning of our Bicentennial in 2014, please contact me at 207-8475408 or sireland@nya.edu. Thank you for your continued support and generosity as we move closer to celebrating our two hundredth year!

ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION**

TRUSTEES Parents 34%

28%

Alumni Alumni Parents

TRUSTEES 100%

Parents 52%

Alumni 7%

Faculty/Staff 3% 3%

24%

Friends/Others

ANNUAL FUND TOTAL: $273,894 16

C H R O N I C L E FA L L 2 0 1 2

Alumni Parents 8%

Faculty/Staff 100%

* Percentage contributed by each donor group to the Annual Fund ** Percentage of each donor group that supported the Annual Fund

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2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Thank You To Our 2011-2012 Donors LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS The Academy Circle $10,000+ Anonymous (3) Allen M. Bornheimer ’60 £ George and Cornelia Ford Lloyd and Gloria Lathrop Timothy and Barbara Mahoney Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill £ Chip and Lynne Roche in honor of NYA Teachers Michael and Priscilla Savage The Russell Circle $5,000-$9,999 Cameron and Patricia Bright Josh and Susan Burns John and Carrie Lonsdale Bruce and Anne Myers Brian Noyes and Eugenie Francine Peter and Deirdre Quesada Mrs. Marjorie Twombly The Faculty Circle $3,000-$4,999 James P. Brown ’88 £ David and Lynne Champoux Francis I.G. Coleman Margaret Fast Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation Maine State Archives Nelson and Elizabeth Mead David Osborne W. Tom and Bonnie Sawyer Mrs. Alexandra White Smith in honor of Max ’14 and Claire ’16 Maurer The 1814 Circle $1,814-$2,999 Richard and Debra Abbondanza James Cabot ’98 in honor of Bud Flaherty £ John and Ronni-Jo Carpenter Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon David and Heidi Fitz Kristin Fletcher Jay ’94 and Julie Flower £ John M. Kauffmann Peter Milliken Adam Nicholas/Stride Envy John and Jennifer Nolan Bruce Poliquin Todd and Alison Prawer Tabell Family Foundation/Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Tabell/ Roberta Jordan in honor of the Class of 2012 John and Jennifer Nolan David and Diana Warren £ Member of the Alumni Leadership Circle – Denotes deceased

The Headmaster’s Circle $1,000-$1,813 Stephan Bachelder and Deborah Strachan John Bueche and Sarah Kelly Lewis and Susan Cabot Michael Caron and Julia Bjorn Caron Mr. and Mrs. Houghton Carr Craig and Kristin Coleman Kevin and Annemarie Curnin James and Jean Detert John Drisko David W.H. Fenderson ’81 and Anne Louise Goulet £ G. David and Margaret Fenderson Peter and Marie Gerrity George D. and Dolinda Gibson Alan and Cynthia Harmatz in honor of Hannah Harmatz ’12 Charles Hildreth Frank A. Knight ’25 £ – Dan and Hope Mahoney Lee and Caroline Mallett Mrs. Judith Miskell Warren and Harriet Miskell Robert and Julia Moss Thomas and Elisabeth Murray, Jr. Peter and Lynn E. Noyes Daniel and Jane O’Halloran Michael and Martha Rayder James B. Savage ’90 £ Theodore ’60 and Sharon Libby Sharp ’61 £ Texas Instruments Dana ’80 and Elizabeth Twombly £ Caroline Olmstead Wallach ’95 £

GIVING CIRCLE DONORS The Curtis Circle $500-$999 Anonymous in honor of Kate Putnam for what she did for Judith Pride ’59 £ James Arsenault and Lisa Holley Kimberly Bridgham Jeanne Cardwell Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Clock, Jr. in honor of Bailey ’13 and Connor ’18 Clock Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curnin David and Karen Daigler Sandra Norton Davis ’82 £ Todd and Cynthia Doolan Tom and Anne Echeverria Cory ’96 and Lyndie Fasold £ Frank and Michelle Fassett Joseph Faulstich ’76 £ Christopher and Jane Flower Ian and Lisa Gamble Jose and Diana Garcia Benson Gray and Laurie Hasty Garry W. Hallee ’79 £

David and Lisa Harrison Stephen and Maureen Hassett in memory of David Matthew O’Leary F. Alan Hull and Susan Kepes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Hyndman Robert and Roberta Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan, Sr. Edith W. Kean in honor of Irene Kramer Keith Kostelnik and Catherine Jakubowitch Stephen Malcom and Martha Barrett Mr. and Mrs. William Malcom Richard and Alexandra Maurer in honor of the Classes of 2014 and 2016 Peter and Brunilda Muller Ryen ’83 and Ursula Munro £ Dirk and Ann Poole Keith and Tracey Russell ’84 £ Martha Russell/Audubon Water Company in honor of Markus Russell ’19 Takahiro and Susan Sato Eric and Laura Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. John Scully David D. Selleck ’54 £ James M. Stavis ’71 £ Mrs. Claudia Webster in honor of Lea Webster ’18 The Black and Orange Circle $250-$499 Dr. and Mrs. David L. Adams in memory of Bud Flaherty Diana Morse Allen ’53 £ Robert L. Appleby ’50 £ Eric and Amy Austin William C. Barber ’73 £ Richard M. Baston ’46 £ Rachael Blanchard ’03 £ John B. Branson ’65 £ Walter and Wendy Briggs Will Chapman and Holly Mitchell Ronald Chicoine Brannon and Sarah Claytor Robert L. Crane ’65 £ Christopher and Jeanne Crocker Jennifer Lane Crosby ’85 £ Garry W. Croudis ’55 £ Nathan and Kimberly Dennis Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein Elderboys Basketball Donald A. ’50 and Joan Bernard Estabrook ’57 £ Robert Fast Mr. and Mrs. Ed Field Fred Field and Karen Dobbyn Mr. and Mrs. William Frothingham Philip Gleason and Mary Schendel Mike Hardel and Tracey JasasHardel

Mrs. Calista Harder – Edward F. Hawkins ’77 £ in memory of Bud Flaherty Andrew M. Hayes ’91 £ Michael and Bridget Healy Elizabeth Curtis Horowicz ’93 £ Sean Ireland Clark F. Jones ’64 £ Rufus H. Jones, III ’62 £ Leonard Kaminow and Maria Mazorra Tucker Kelton ’03 £ James B. and Bonnie Klein Ian and Leslie Leishman N. Rich ’64 and Laura Lindquist £ John and Theda Logan in honor of Jack McMahon and in memory of Bud Flaherty Pamela MacQuarrie Patrick and Jackie Maidman Manufacturers Association of Maine Scott R. Marchildon Roger and Margot Milliken Kenneth Moller and Tracey Burton Wayne and Lauren Moody William ’01 and Stephanie Brown Noyes ’01 £ NYA Parents’ Association Greg Paxton and Lynne Werner Erik Piasio ’02 £ Jeff and Kate Putnam Guy and Phebe Royer Quattrucci ’81 £ Curt and Nina Scribner Society for Manufacturing Engineers Theodore and Lynn Stam James Sterling Mr. and Mrs. David Suhr in honor of Nic ’07 and Hannah Lolar ’11 James and Elizabeth Taylor Hall and Deborah Thompson in memory of Bud Flaherty Maria Gove Tringale ’81 £ Scott Vile and Deborah Deatrick John E. Williams ’64 £ Jim ’66 and Zaidee Winton £ The Panther Circle $249 and under David and Deborah Adams William B. Adams ’58 Gregory and Michele Amoroso Dennis and Christine Anderson Mr. John B. Andrews ’64 in honor of Bill Graves Amy Arata Jeanette August Linda Banks Danielle Fisher Barschdorf Dr. William S. Bartlett, Jr. ’71 Scott and Kristi Belesca Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bennett in honor of Ian ’15 and Kyle ’18 Bennett

William and Michelle Bennett Ellen Benson ’90 Andrew Bertocci and Jeanette Barnard Mrs. Arlene Bilodeau James Bilodeau Vic and Janet Bilodeau Chris Bixby ’03 Kenneth and Beverly Bixby Eric Blakeman ’90 Deane G. Bornheimer ’53 in memory of Frank Knight ’25 Garrett and Janet Bowne Rene and Yvonne Braun George Briggs ’99 in memory of Steve Morris Timothy Brook ’90 Judith A. Brooks ’58 Gleynn E. Brooks, Jr. ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown in honor of Cam’12 and Melanie ’15 Regan Bruce B. Brown, Jr. ’66 Alec Browne ’96 Kathleen Butterfield Susan Macdonald Campbell ’52 Casco Bay Ford Robert ’50 and Janice Crouse Chamberlain ’55 Alexander Champoux ’07 in memory of Bud Flaherty Phillip Champoux ’10 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 in honor of Frank Knight ’25 and in memory of Howard Small, David Larson ’61 and Merle Worth ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Charry Douglas and Jennifer Chene Peter and Gail Cinelli Campbell and Jennie Clegg David and Michelle Godbout Clock in honor of Bailey ’13 and Connor ’18 Clock Todd and Lorena Coffin in honor of Alex Coffin ’12 Robert B. Colby ’69 Mr. Arthur Collins in honor of Wesley ’14 and Acacia ’16 Bright Torrey Cooke Daniel Coulombe Ryan Coulombe Joanna Coale Coyle ’97 Jasmin Craig Angela Gleason Crocker ’89 John A. Cullati ’71 Ted ’62 and Laurie Curtis John E. Cussen ’66 David and Sandi Daigle Bill Dame Matt and Holly Dana Mrs. Mary Ann Davis Daniel and Kathleen Dearing Ann Deming Priscilla Depetris in memory of Jack Mitchell James and Doris Diemer

Craig and Sherilyn Dietrich Edward and Jennifer Dillon Lillian M. Dolloff in memory of Geraldine W. Coffin Brown ’34 Ruth Smith Douglass ’36 in memory of Addison Buster Smith ’35 Bruce Drouin and Janet Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dumaine Tom and Sandi Dunham Barbara MacKinnon Dusenberry ’47 in honor of Betty MacKinnon Street ’48 Mike Dutton Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Duvall in honor of Kayla ’14 and Amber ’19 Rose Michelle Duvall David Echeverria David and Elaine Elliott Charles Emerson Paul and Lolly Errickson in honor of the NYA Middle School Marjorie Seabury Estabrook ’47 in memory of Marion Knight Reed ’39 Elizabeth S.M. Estey Richard T. Ewell ’91 Brian and Barbara Farrell Mike and Betsy Fear in honor of Charlie ’05 and Sam ’09 Fear Matt Feehan Donna Maxell Felker ’60 in memory of Janet Phipps Clarke ’60 Margaret Fenderson ’84 Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ford II Pauline Fortier in honor of Isaac Saunders ’18 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Fox in honor of Linc Merrill ’75 Shannon Gallagher in honor of Pat Gallagher and her commitment to students Zachery Garcia ’07 Crombie and Deborah Garrett James ’98 and Courtney Anson Garrett ’98 Michael and Cynthia Gengras Peter Gerrity ’05 Kristan Burns Gibson Philip H. Gleason ’08 Eric Graham Michael and Heidi Grant Victoria Grass William W. Graves Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrew Grimes Lee and Linda Griswold Norene E. Grover ’51 David and Mary Guiseley Dr. and Mrs. Ken Guiseley Lance and Joy Guliani Ryan Charles Guptill ’93 in memory of Bud Flaherty John and Sheryl Haas Mary Rand Hacker ’46 Regina Hackleman

NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hadden William (Finn) Hadlock ’11 William and Susan Hager John W. Hamilton ’78 Robert and Rebecca Hamilton Tina and Jim Hanley Burnett M. Hansen ’81 Joseph and Pamela Hanson Jack and Kathleen Hardy Jim and Kathie Harper in honor of Will ’01 and Emma ’04 Harper Dana and Carol Harris William Hart ’68 in memory of Bill Pritchard ’68 and Peter Dolge ’71 Susan Hasty Robert Hawkes – Craig and Eileen Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Haynes Bob and Ross Henderson Jay and Elizabeth Henderson Merton Henry Phyllis Hetzler Roger and Charlotte Hewson Todd Holbrook Karin Hoppenbrouwers Charles and Mary Hudson in memory of Bud Flaherty Glenyce Brooks Hughes ’50 Mrs. Agnes Hungerford Andre J. Hungerford Nathaniel Hunt Brittany Hyde ’00 in memory of Bud Flaherty Peter Hyndman ’09 Thomas and Laurie Hyndman Michael and Kelly Ianno in memory of Bud Flaherty Michael and Hilary Innis in memory of Bud Flaherty Nathan Isaacson ’06 Lois E. Fogg Jackson ’44 Hector and Nancy Jaeger Francis and Mary Jeton in memory of Matthew T. Jeton ’84 Doug and Tara Johnson Jacquelyn Jones Judith Scott Jones ’57 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kakavis in memory of Dana Vamvakias ’89 Robert and Peggy Keach in memory of Bud Flaherty David B. Kelly ’73 Paul and Elizabeth Kelsey Mrs. Bernice Kendall in honor of Evan Kendall ’12 Kevin Kendall Peter and Grace Kendrick Timothy W. Kendrick ’92 Erica Kent Khoa Khuong Adrian King Dan King Alex Kloza Burton Matthew Knapp ’91 Seth and Anne Kolkin Nora and John Krainis James and Gabriella Lake Judy Sawyer Lake ’77 Barbara Lambert Karen Lambert Ronald and Coleen Laprise Bill and Cathy Latvis in memory of Bud Flaherty Nazaire and Judy LeBlanc ’61 David Case LeClair ’94 Roger and Debra Ledoux Sidney A. Leighton ’60 Frances Leslie ’11

Seaver and Anne Leslie Jonathan Lewis Gail and Joseph Lillard Richard ’54 and Lois Rogers Lippincott ’55 in memory of Frank Knight ’25 Marion Knight Reed ’39, Ted Jordan Donald ’80 and Tracy Littlefield Hannah Lolar ’11 Nicholas Lolar ’07 Catherine Longley Sean Lynch ’06 £ Kenneth and Jennifer Madore Paul J. Maggiore ’69 Natasha Malinski ’98 Irene Marchenay Ross and Marissa Markonish Frederick J. Marmo ’66 William and Susan Martens Andrea Gove Martin ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martin David Matson in honor of Rachel Matson ‘12 Patia Maule ’99 and Ian Ramsey Christopher Mazzurco Lisa McGlinn Meghan E. McGoldrick ’01 Andrew and Carrie McIntosh Iver McLeod and Barbara Charry Jack and Elaine McMahon in memory of Bud Flaherty Timothy McMahon ’93 Stephen and Charlotte McPherson Bruce and Eva McVicar Ed and Margo Meehan Ingrid Merrill Tara Merill ’04 in memory of Ken Sayward Karen Messick Michelle Alison Metsker Midcoast Paving Jeffrey Milburn and Janice Baserga Todd I. Miller ’61 David L. Mitchell ’67 in honor of John H. “Jack” and Harriet Mitchell Douglas M. Mixer ’68 Rick and Debby Molander Ashley Spicer Moody ’02 Tim Moody Richard and Risa Moon Peter and Louisa Moore Lois Grant Morrill ’49 Molly Moss ’05 Andrew Mueller ’05 Katherine Mueller ’01 Elizabeth Myers Edith Webster Naegele ’94 James and Mary Nicholas Donald and Jean Nichols Edward D. and Ann Noyes Julia Noyes ’84 Heidi and Michael O’Connor Jill O’Connor Briana O’Hare ’99 Mr. and Mrs. John O’Neil Mimi Olins Bob and Alanna Olivadoti Kelly Orr Charles and Julia Paige Lisa A. Parker ’77 John and Susan Pearson Mrs. Ruth Pease D. Roderick Pendleton ’84 Edwin P. Pendleton ’85 Wyatt Peoples ’08 Brittany Hosmer Peterson ’03 Mrs. Doreen Peterson

Kevin M. Peterson ’89 Mrs. Katharine Philbrick in honor of Hunter LaFond ’12 Leonard Pierce ’05 in memory of Bud Flaherty Allison Pilitsis Alysa Curtis Porter ’97 Dianne Post Robert and Carol Potter Stephen D. Purington ’70 Mary Farsaci Quinn Alan L. Ramsdell, II ’88 Alan J. Rand Family Jeffrey and Holly Randall Brooke Rayder ’07 Cameron Rayder ’12 Nicholas Rayder ’12 Marion Knight Reed ’39 – David and Michelle Reese Mrs. Mary Regan in honor of Camden ’12 and Melanie ’15 Regan Elizabeth Scribner Repetto ’88 in memory of Steve Morris and in honor of arts and athletics Field Rider and Susan Percy John A. and Lisa Robbins David E. Robinson ’54 Samuel Robinson, II Anne M. Royer Joseph Russell and Jana Caldwell Andrew and Catriona Sangster David Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Alden H. Sawyer, Jr. Charles L. Sawyer Robert and Wendy Scammon Anne Thompson Schutz ’88 Thomas Schwarm and Maureen Keegan Abbie Sewall William Shain Justin Sharaf Peter and Dianne Shepley Peter Sillin Robert and Kate Silvers Peter and Lauren Silverson David Simpson and Carol Eisenberg Rheanna Sinnett ’99 Dorothy Ann Small ’54 in memory of Sandra Joan Worth Moody ’59 Elizabeth Smith Nathan Smith John and Barbara Staples Brian Stornelli ’01 Audrey Markham Sullivan in honor of Peter Bates ’07 Lynn Sullivan Ernest T. Swanson ’64 Robert, Jr. ’73 and Karen Swenson Mr. Raymond Swissler Peter and Cara Martin Tetrault Katherine Thomas Jeffrey Townes ’93 Jotham and Adelaide Trafton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tuttle Linda Vaillancourt Theodore Vaughan ’67 Catherine Myers Vilburn ’54 Reid Walker ’08 Eliza Warren ’06 Leslie Seymour Wears ’63 Peter B. Webster Mr. Richard Weiss Patricia Wellenbach Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wells Gilbert M. and Cynthia Wilcox Richard L. Wile ’61

Florence B. Wile-Hodsdon ’39 Jean T. Wilkinson Sharlene and LaForest Willey Jack Witham and Jody Jones Joshua Wright ’00 Jay and Jennifer Yilmaz Jonathan and Susan Young Dr. Kevin Zitnay ’79

Matching Gift Companies

Class of 1958 William B. Adams Judith A. Brooks Class of 1959 Earl and Judy Grover Pride £ Class of 1960 Allen M. Bornheimer £ Donna Maxell Felker Sidney A. Leighton Theodore Sharp £

Bank of America PepsiCo Foundation The Pimco Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Unum

Class of 1961 Merrill Barker Chapin Nazaire G. LeBlanc Todd I. Miller Sharon Libby Sharp £ Richard L. Wile

Alumni Donors by Class Year

Class of 1962 Ted Curtis Rufus H. Jones III £

Class of 1925 Frank A. Knight £ – Class of 1936 Ruth Smith Douglass Class of 1939 Marion Knight Reed – Florence B. Wile-Hodsdon Class of 1944 Lois E. Fogg Jackson Class of 1946 Richard M. Baston £ Mary Rand Hacker Class of 1947 Barbara McKinnon Dusenberry Marjorie Seabury Estabrook Class of 1949 Lois Grant Morrill Class of 1950 Robert L. Appleby £ Gleynn E. Brooks, Jr. Robert Chamberlain Donald A. Estabrook £ Glenyce Brooks Hughes Class of 1951 Norene E. Grover Class of 1952 Susan Macdonald Campbell Class of 1953 Diana Morse Allen £ Deane G. Bornheimer Class of 1954 Richard Lippincott David E. Robinson David D. Selleck £ Dorothy Ann Small Catherine Myers Vilburn Class of 1955 Janice Crouse Chamberlain Garry W. Croudis £ Lois Rogers Lippincott Class of 1957 Joan Bernard Estabrook £ Judith Scott Jones

Class of 1963 Leslie Seymour Wears Class of 1964 John B. Andrews Clark F. Jones £ N. Rich Lindquist £ Ernest T. Swanson John E. Williams £ Class of 1965 John B. Branson £ Robert L. Crane £ Class of 1966 Bruce B. Brown, Jr. John E. Cussen Frederick J. Marmo Jim Winton £ Class of 1967 David L. Mitchell £ Theodore Vaughan Class of 1968 William Hart Douglas M. Mixer Class of 1969 Robert B. Colby Paul J. Maggiore Class of 1970 Stephen D. Purington

Class of 1978 John W. Hamilton Class of 1979 Garry W. Hallee £ Dr. Kevin Zitnay Class of 1980 Donald Littlefield Dana Twombly £ Class of 1981 David W.H. Fenderson £ Burnett M. Hansen Phebe Royer Quattrucci £ Maria Gove Tringale £ Class of 1982 Sandra Norton Davis Class of 1983 Ryen Munro £ Class of 1984 Margaret Fenderson Julia Noyes D. Roderick Pendleton Keith Russell £ Class of 1985 Jennifer Lane Crosby £ Andrea Gove Martin Edwin P. Pendleton Class of 1988 James P. Brown £ Alan L. Ramsdell £ Elizabeth Scribner Repetto Anne Thompson Schutz Class of 1989 Angela Gleason Crocker Kevin M. Peterson Class of 1990 Ellen Benson Eric Blakeman Timothy Brook James B. Savage £ Class of 1991 Richard T. Ewell Andrew M. Hayes £ Burton Matthew Knapp Class of 1992 Timothy Kendrick

Class of 1971 Dr. William S. Bartlett, Jr. John A. Cullati James M. Stavis £

Class of 1993 Ryan Charles Guptill Elizabeth Curtis Horowicz £ Timothy McMahon Jeffrey Townes

Class of 1973 William C. Barber £ David B. Kelly Robert Swenson, Jr.

Class of 1994 Jay Flower £ David Case LeClair Edith Webster Naegele

Class of 1975 Lincoln Merrill £

Class of 1995 Caroline Olmstead Wallach £

Class of 1976 Joseph Faulstich £

Class of 1996 Alec Browne Cory Fasold £

Class of 1977 Edward F. Hawkins £ Judith Sawyer Lake Lisa A. Parker

Class of 1997 Joanna Coale Coyle Alysa Curtis Porter

NYA 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Class of 1998 James Cabot £ James Garrett Courtney Anson Garrett Natasha Malinski Class of 1999 George Briggs Patia Maule Briana O’Hare Rheanna Sinnett Class of 2000 Brittany Hyde Joshua Wright Class of 2001 Meghan E. McGoldrick Katherine Mueller Stephanie Brown Noyes £ William Noyes £ Brian Stornelli Class of 2002 Ashley Spicer Moody Erik Piasio £ Class of 2003 Chris Bixby Rachael Blanchard £ Tucker Kelton £ Brittany Hosmer Peterson Class of 2004 Tara Merrill Class of 2005 Peter Gerrity Molly Moss Andrew Mueller Leonard Pierce Class of 2006 Nathan Isaacson Sean Lynch £ Eliza Warren Class of 2007 Alexander Champoux Zachery Garcia Nicholas Lolar Brooke Rayder Class of 2008 Philip H. Gleason Wyatt Peoples Reid Walker Class of 2009 Peter Hyndman Class of 2010 Phillip Champoux Class of 2011 William (Finn) Hadlock Frances Leslie Hannah Lolar Class of 2012 Cameron Rayder Nicholas Rayder

£ Member of the Alumni Leadership Circle – Denotes deceased

Donors of Gifts-in-Kind Andrew Bertocci and Jeanette Barnard Josh and Susan Burns Robert Cormier Stephen and Joyce Crockett David and Elaine Elliott Margaret Fast Barbara Lambert Ian and Leslie Leishman Richard and Alexandra Maurer Warren and Harriet Miskell Greg Paxton and Lynne Werner Brian Chin/Portland Post Production Robbins Historical Research Ben and Holly Susla

Donors to Arena Sponsorships Bangor Savings Bank Bruce’s Burritos Coca-Cola of Northern New England Hancock Lumber Hebert Construction Mercy Hospital Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth Patriot Insurance Company VIP Parts Tires and Services

Donors to the 2012 Steve Morris Golf Tournament Anonymous (2) Joe Appel/Rosemont Market Bangor Savings Bank Peter Bates ’07 Eric Blakeman ’90 Brooks Boucher Jim and Trudy Briggs Brunswick Golf Club/AJ Cavanaugh Buck’s Naked BBQ Campbell and Jennie Clegg Casco Bay Ford Mrs. Dorothy Mansfield Cooper ’59 Mr. Richard B. Cooper ’65 Ross Cudlitz ’74 Diane Darling/Fox Ridge Golf Bill Dennison Diane Donalson Downeast Energy/Jean Lunt John Drisko Beck Erhard ’00 Estabrook’s/Joleen Estabrook Barbara and Brian Farrell Jay ’94 and Julie Flower James ’98 and Courtney Anson Garrett ’98 Colin Geiger ’07 Mike and Cindy Gengras Brian Gilbert/Brian Gilbert Associates Eric ’97 and Jamie Gilbert William Goddard Goff’s of Yarmouth, Inc. Eric Graham Grill 233/Chris Kyle Gritty McDuff’s Freeport Bruce and Ruthanne Hamlin Tom Hinton Thomas and Laurie Hyndman Sean Ireland

J. Oakley Jones ’68 Christopher Ladner ’89 Stephen Lawrence ’03 Nicholas Lolar ’07 Maine Red Claws Anthony ’96 and Alicia Cady Malette ’96 David McClees Nicholas Meintel ’00 Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill Robert and Julia Moss Bradford Myers ’00 Adam Nicholas/Stride Envy Now You’re Cooking Old World Gourment Deli/ Migliaccio Family Carl Olsen Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth Pearson Poland Spring Resort Patrick Quinn Sebasco Harbor Resort/Bob Smith Randall Simonse Jonathan P. Soule ’81 James Sterling ’07 Jack Stiles ’58/Jameson Tavern Lynn Sullivan Mike Suvalle/New England Golf Guide Christopher B. Swan ’83 D. William Thomas ’84 Toddy Brook Golf Club/Tim Lancaster John and Sally Walters Ryan Walters ’13 Casey and Sandy Walton

DONORS TO 1st Annual Flaherty 5K Loren and Poppy Arford Tory Atwell ’97 Jason and Danielle Fisher Barschdorf John Battles Kyle Bennett ’18 Hannah Bewsey ’10 Anna Bianconi ’00 Julia Bjorn Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14 Jeff Borland Cora Braunfels Kimberly Bridgham Cameron and Patricia Bright Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brooks Josh and Susan Burns Jake Burns ’13 Caren Byrd Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon Victor Churchill ’09 Alex Coffin ’12 Max Coffin Todd and Lorena Coffin Steve Conley David and Deborah Cutten Madison Cutten ’15 Daniel and Kathleen Dearing Lillian Dearing ’14 Hillary Detert ’12 James and Jean Detert Michele Duvall John and Julia Fay Robert Field ’12 Hadley Gibson ’12 Kristan Burns Gibson Dave Gagne Ruth Gray ’12 Rudy Guliani ’12 Laurie Hasty

Charles and Mary Hudson Thomas and Laurie Hyndman Michael and Kelly Ianno Intermed Sean Ireland Sarah Jordan ’12 Evan Kendall ’12 Matthew Kibler ’11 Scott and Elizabeth Kibler Nicholas Kolkin ’11 Moira Lachance ’12 Cailean Lane ’12 John and Carrie Lonsdale Reed Lonsdale ’17 Riley Lonsdale ’18 Irene Marchenay Annalisa Marchenay-Carson Ross and Marissa Markonish Luke Markonish Peter and Barbara Mascetta Andrew and Carrie McIntosh Elizabeth McIntosh ’16 Michael McIntosh ’14 Jack and Elaine McMahon Molly McMahon ’95 Jack McMahon Tim ’93 and Jill McMahon Finn McMahon Henry McMahon Maggie Meixell ’12 Emma-Kate Metsker ’13 Michelle Alison Metsker Christopher and Rachel Mills Michael and Ashley Moody ’02 Cindy Morris Stacey Morris White ’96 Stephanie Morris ’92 Christopher and Christine Newell Jackie Newell ’09 Patrick Newell ’98 Alexandra Noyes ’08 Mary Noyes ’15 Michael and Heidi O’Connor Charles O’Halloran ’16 Daniel and Jane O’Halloran Olivia O’Halloran Jill Oestreicher Reed Oestreicher Drew ’89 and Alexa Oestreicher Todd and Alison Prawer Nick Prawer ’18 Heidi Randall Kayla Rose ’14 Kevin Schwarm ’12 Peter and Lauren Silverson Henry Sterling ’10 Eric and Wendy Suehrstedt Parker Swenson ’06 Brian Trelegan ’12 Casey and Sandra Walton Joseph Warren ’09

Auction Donors A Perfect Smile Abacus Gallery Rick & Deb Abbondanza Muriel Adams Akari Hair Care & Day Spa AKOSUA Align with Wellness, LLC Alison Evans Ceramics Ames Farm Center Amtrak Downeaster Amy Iris/Bloomy’s Buffs Anonymous Aon Center for Innovative Bodywork AV Technik, LLC Azula

Bar Lola Robyn Barnes Bart & Greg’s DVD Explosion Bead Creations by Bette Beattie Chicks Makery Benkay Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett Bernie’s Restaurant Betsy’s Hair Salon Rob and Ann Billings Black Point Inn Bliss Boutiques Blue Spoon Restaurant Borealis Bread Allen M. Bornheimer ’60 Boston Red Sox Barbara Boyce Heidi Boyd Rene Braun Brian Gilbert Associates Brown Goldsmiths Bubba’s Hair Salon Jon Bueche and Sarah Kelly Dainius Bukauskas Josh and Susan Burns Kathleen & Suzanna Butterfield Phillip and Suzanne Butterfield Susan and Lewis Cabot Captiva Salon & Spa David Caras Casco Bay Wireless Casco Bay YMCA Chebeague Island Inn Chopstick Restaurant Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon Churchill Catered Events Clay Play Clayton’s Co/Op Contemporary Clothing Coastal Ace Hardware Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Coastal Maine Interiors Cynthia Gray Cobb Cold River Vodka Color Me Mine Cork and Barrel Couleur Collection Scott Crawford Creative Hardwood Floors Cricket’s Corner Shoppe Crown Plaza Boston North Shore Annemarie Curnin Custom Built Personal Training D. Cole Jewelers Dean’s Sweets Debby’s Photos John Decker Heidi Donahoe DR Coffins Garage, Inc. Dr. Lawrence Levy Suzanne Drown Dusty’s Toys Dwellings Edgecomb Potters/Chris Hilton Kimberly Ann Egberts Jennifer and Mike Elkins El Rayo Taqueria Jim Ertner Etc. Finery Evergreen Farm Expressly Trends Falmouth Country Club Falmouth Sea Grill David Fenderson ’81 & Anne-Louise Goulet Fred Field Festive Fish Heidi Fitz

Flatbread Pizza Chris & Jane Flower Folia Fore Street Restaurant Furniturea Charlie and Theresa Gendron Peter Gerrity Gnome Landscape Design and Masonry Green Mountain Coffee Grill 233 Gritty’s Stew Guernsey Joy Guliani Blair Haggett Halcyon Yarn Hand ME Downs Laurie Hasty Helene M Heritage Lanterns Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) Huffy’s Sandwich Shop Laurie and Tom Hyndman Ice It Island Treasure Toys Jaiden Landscaping JosÃ© Leiva Jubilee Beads Just Framing Kabyco, Inc. Sally Kent Alex Kloza Jason Kroot Kumon Math and Reading Center of Yarmouth Anne & Geoff Lafond Gary Lamont Little Tokyo Restaurant John & Carrie Lonsdale Loom Moon Anna Lyden Mad Horse Theater Maine Roasters Coffee Maine State Ballet Alexandra Maurer Owen McCarthy Tim McMahon Charlotte Bailey McPherson Steve McPherson Mercy Hospital Alison Metsker Micucci’s Grocery Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake Warren and Harriet Miskell Bob & Julie Moss Mount Desert Island Ice Cream, Inc. Mr. Bagel Tony Muench Beth Myers Native Maine Produce Natural Fitness Nile Lin Designs Now You’re Cooking! NYA NYA Board of Trustees NYA Varsity Field Hockey Mary Noyes Dan & Jane O’Halloran Old Port Sea Grill Shaun O’Leary Mimi Olins Paper Moon Jewelry Papier Gourmet Dianne Paton Pat’s Pizza Pepperclub Restaurant Rhonda Pearle Perkins Paper PFG Northcenter

NYA 2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Picnic Colors Pitter Patter Alison Prawer Primp Salon Pure Movement Rainbow Toys Rapid River Boutique Deborah Regan Rejuvenations Resurface Skin & Body Health Richard’s Restaurant Susan Myer Riley Mitch & Janet Rousseau Royal Bean/Jim Meek Royal River Grillhouse Royal River Natural Foods Kim Russell Russell Family Jennifer Sabatelle Salon Haute Couture Richard Sanford Scarlet Begonias Laura Schaeffer Lissa Schantz Sea Charms SeaGrass Bistro Senior Class Christine Shapazian Ted ’60 & Sharon Libby ’61 Sharp Peter Sillin Claudette Simms Simply Home Solo Bistro Bistro in Bath

Spoil Me Standard Baking Co. Starlight Cafe Street & Company Stride Envy Skating Strong Bodies Sweet Water Day Spa Tavecchia Taylor, McCormack and Frame, LLC The Applewood Inn The Belted Cow The Elliott Family The Fabulous Freshmen The Fresh Batch The Picture Framer The Red Carpet Treatment The Salt Exchange Ticketworld.com Tiffany White Photography Carol Toothaker Totally Nails Treehouse Toys Shelby Turcotte Tori Turpin UBS Financial Group VIP Parts, Tires & Service James Waaler Walter’s Restaurant Waterfront Concerts Pat Wellenbach Pam & Peter Wellin White Cap Grille Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe

Windward Farm Wire and Beyond Wise Laser Skin Care Wyler’s Yarmouth Frame Shop and Gallery Yosaku Restaurant 5th Grade Class 6th Grade Class 7th Grade Class 8th Grade Class 9th Grade Class 10th Grade Class 11th Grade Class 12th Grade Class 2012 Project Graduation Committee

Auction Corporate Sponsors Alexander and Schmidt Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Audubon Water Company Atlantic Sportswear Bangor Savings Bank Bennett Engineering Borislow Insurance Briggs Advertising Cantrell Seafood Central Maine Eye Care The Coca Cola Company Doyle Alliance Group Dr. Lawrence E. Levy, DMD Hannaford Hebert Construction Hopkinson and Abbondanza Lebel and Harriman Malone Commercial Brokers One Stop Party Shoppe Pat Thompson-Maine Real Estate Network Patriot Insurance Company Pierce Atwood LLP PrintMail of Maine Shipyard Brewing Co. SPC Transport Windward Petroleum Yarmouth Boat Yard

2011-12 ANNUAL FUND TOTAL:

$273,894

2012 AUCTION TOTAL:

$87,430

The 2011-12 Annual Report is published by the Development Office and lists gifts received between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Every effort has been made to ensure that these lists are accurate and complete. If your name was omitted inadvertently or it appears incorrectly, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office at (207) 847-5422.

148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096

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 Elsbeth Ames Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Hilma H. “Mary” Barter Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Ruby Beckwith Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Erving H. Bickford Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Harriet Bigelow Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Geraldine Coffin Brown ’34 Lillian M. Dolloff In memory of Mrs. Childs Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Clayton Clark Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Janet Phipps Clarke ’60 Donna Maxell Felker ’60

In memory of Dennis Curtis Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of George S. Davis Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Peter Dolge ’71 William Hart ’68 In memory of Janice Hawkins Donovan Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Kenneth and Pauline Downing Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Elsie Emory Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Connie Estabrook Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Horace “Hockey” Field Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Paul “Bud” Flaherty Dr. and Mrs. David L. Adams Alexander Champoux ’07 Ryan Charles Guptill ’93 Edward F. Hawkins ’77 Charles and Mary Hudson Brittany Hyde ’00 Michael and Kelly Ianno Michael and Hilary Innis ’76 Robert and Peggy Keach Bill and Cathy Latvis

Jack and Elaine McMahon Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill Leonard Pierce ’05 Hall and Deborah Thompson In memory of William Gaddis Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Joan Wilbur Goddard Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Nicholas E. Hall Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Stanley Hall Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Doris Hooper Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Matthew T. Jeton ’84 Francis and Mary Jeton In memory of Ted Jordan Richard ’54 and Lois Rogers Lippincott ’55 In memory of Thomas Joyce Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Frank Knight ’25 Allen M. Bornheimer ’60 Deane G. Bornheimer ’53 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 Richard ’54 and Lois Rogers Lippincott ’55 Theodore ’60 and Sharon Libby Sharp ’61

In memory of Irene Kramer Edith Kean Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill

In memory of Steve Morris George Briggs ’99 Elizabeth Scribner Repetto ’88

In memory of Dorothy Lapierre Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill

In memory of David Matthew O’Leary Stephen and Maureen Hassett

In memory of David Larson ’61 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 In memory of Mr. Latvis Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Elmer Libby Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Michael Linscott Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Charles Locke Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Paulina Logan Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Duke McNeil Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Thomas Meehan Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Irene Meserve Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Sandra Joan Worth Moody ’59 Mrs. Dorothy Ann Small ‘54 In memory of Bobby Morrill Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill

In memory of Bill Pritchard ’68 William Hart ‘68 In memory of Janet Redmond Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Marion Knight Reed ’39 Marjorie Seabury Estabrok ’47 Richard ’54 and Lois Rogers Lippincott ’55 Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Ken Sayward Tara Merrill ’04 In memory of Howard Small Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 In memory of Phyllis Smith Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Edna Mildred Menchen Snow ‘34 Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Charles Stickney Lincoln’75 and Kim Merrill

In memory of Anne Thibodeau Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Charles Thompson Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Merle Worth ’61 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 In memory of Dana Vamvakias ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kakavis In memory of Charles W. Weaver III Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Peter Zacharias Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill

REPRESENT

Recent Grads Make Impact In Minnesota

Robert Field ’12, his roommate Bishwas Sharma, and Evan Kendall ’12 at St. Olaf’s

When Robert Field ’12 and Evan Kendall ’12 set out in search of their ideal college, they had a sense of what they were seeking. Both wanted to venture outside of Maine, but neither had any idea that their college search would land them in Minnesota. Robert and Evan were both looking for a well-rounded, liberal arts education, and it was because of this that St. Olaf appeared in their search. St. Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota. Surrounded by endless flatlands filled with cornfields, both Robert and Evan were taken with the people and the college itself. After visiting, it quickly rose to the top of their respective lists. “I was impressed with their interest in not only turning out great students, but well-rounded people in general,” commented Robert on St. Olaf’s appeal. For Evan, the school held all of the characteristics he sought, which prompted him to apply early decision. The move to college always holds challenges and excitement, and Robert and Evan transitioned easily with new people, new classes, new opportunities, and yes, in a vastly different part of the United States. Robert has enjoyed meeting many different people including new classmates from Madagascar, Nepal, Nigeria, Ghana, Washington, California, and of course, Minnesota. Academically, both Robert and Evan felt very prepared, especially when it came to

writing and the workload. “Specifically in both essay writing and in lab reports, I’ve felt extremely prepared,” Evan said. “My classes now are similar in difficulty to those that I took last year as a senior at NYA,” he added. Robert felt a noticeable difference between himself and his peers when it comes to constructing and writing a paper effectively. Robert and Evan have had a chance to reflect on their college selection journeys that led them to Northfield, Minnesota. Robert’s advice to those beginning their own college search is “don’t get stressed out about finding the perfect college, there are plenty of great schools out there, if you don’t get into your top choice it’s not the end of the world.” Evan emphasized the importance of an overnight college visit. “It gives you a chance to see the school from a student’s perspective and spend time seeing the school on a normal day rather than on an admissions open house day.” They are both enjoying their first semester classes while making their mark on the St. Olaf athletics program. Evan is finishing up his season with the cross country team before both he and Robert represent Maine on the St. Olaf Nordic Skiing team. N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y

REPRESENT NYA Alumni Put Their Skills To Work

Sam Moss ’04 receives his B.S. degree from The College of Holy Cross

Nick Smith ’04 and his parents at his white coat ceremony

It is not unusual for North Yarmouth Academy alumni to reconnect in a professional setting. The Class of 2004 has a unique situation. Four of this 42 member class find themselves continuing their education for one goal, to work in medicine. Samuel Moss ’04 is attending the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. John (Nick) Smith ’04 is attending the Boston University School of Medicine. Jennifer Kendall ’04 is attending the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Roberta (Bobbi) Dennison ’04 is attending the Harvard University School of Medicine. Sam and Nick shared their educational experiences as well as their advice for students and other alumni who are considering a career in medicine. Sam Moss’ 04 attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. It was there that he studied premedical sciences to prepare for a future in medicine. Before becoming a pre-med student, Sam’s realization of his career goals developed from a tragic situation he witnessed. He was present when a man passed away in a restaurant because food was blocking his airway. He could not get over how fixable the situation was. He wanted to combine his love for science with a simple idea: helping out your neighbor. After doing research at Dana Farber for two years, he completed his coursework to receive his Master’s in Public Health in 2013 from Tufts University. Sam applied to medical school and was accepted at the UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. “My medical education emphasizes personal goals in academics, volunteerism, athletics, as well as spiritual/mental health in order to produce a doctor who can connect with patients and maintain a cutting edge medical knowledge bank.” Sam credits his educational foundation for allowing him to choose to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. “Academically, NYA served as a terrific foundation for collegiate and post-graduate education. More than that, and

especially with osteopathic medical education, NYA’s approach to developing a well-prepared student by balancing academics, athletics and extracurricular activities helps me to this day.” His advice to current NYA students and NYA alumni is to ask questions and be confident in yourself and your mind. Sam hopes to one day practice medicine in Maine.

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Nick Smith ’04 graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Neuroscience/Pre-Med. He realized he wanted to practice medicine as a career during his freshman year at Bowdoin. After talking to a senior on his hockey team, he suddenly became aware of what direction he wanted his education and career to take. Nick’s sudden epiphany prompted him to drop his classes, switch his major, and begin his journey to become a doctor. He is now embarking on his first year of medical school at the Boston University School of Medicine. Regarding NYA, Nick commented, “NYA played a big role in my academic development.” He found that basic skills such as writing effectively were invaluable in his continuing education. When asked if he had any advice for students that are interested in this field, he recommended getting a strong background in the sciences. “I did not take AP sciences in high school, and I was at a distinct disadvantage in college.” Nick is enjoying his course work and looks forward to identifying further his strengths and interests within the medical field. Both Sam and Nick have worked extremely hard to continue their education and eventually reach their goal of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Medical Doctor, respectively. The common theme in their education has been the solid base NYA provided for them. The curriculum and the program gave them the necessary skills to propel them towards their career goals.

CLASS NOTES Myer Roy Exhibit: Susan Myer Riley and Dixon Riley stand in front of one of Susan’s pieces

Catch up with your former classmates!

Catherine Hummel von Brecht ‘05 married James Werner of Chicago, Illinois, Saturday, August 25 in Douglas, Michigan.

Winter Sports Day Alumni Hockey Game Standing: L to R: Harley Martin ’09, Travis Barker ’10, Nic Lolar ’07, Peter Gerrity ’05, Eric Gilbert ’97, Than Wellin ’07, Whit Martin ’78, Nick Wellin ’05, Charley Stetson ’05, Dan Dearing ’06, Will Strabley ’10, Matt Curran ’04, Finn Hadlock ’11, Graham Bartlett ’08, Tom Gildersleeve ’10, Jarno Mannisto ’12, Kyle Williams ’09, Tim Millett ’11, Russ Simms ’07, Parker Howard ’12 Kneeling: L to R: Brian Clarke ’80, Gus Wellin ’10, James Spilsbury ’06, Dan Alexander ’86, Steve Lawrence ’03

Winter Sports Day: Henry Sterling ’10, Gus Wellin ’10, and Travis Barker ’10

Penelope Tatum Noyes, daughter of William and Stephanie Brown Noyes ‘01 at the Athletic Hall of Fame brunch

Winter Sports Day Basketball: Standing: L to R Calvin Chicoine ’09, Toey LeBlanc ’10, Henry Sterling ’10, Andrew Esancy ’11, Liam Anderson ’08, Andrew Gendron ’09, Sam Moss ’04, Kate Merrill ’09, James Sterling ’07

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CLASS NOTES 1936 Ruth Smith Douglass reports that she’s still very active and “busy as a bee!”

1947 Bob Crossett coordinated a group he calls “all the living members of the Class of 1947” who came to campus during homecoming weekend for their 65th reunion. See photo on page 14

1953 Arthur Rice sent us a picture and stated “76 years old and in fine health!”

1954 Linc Merrill ’75 reported that Luther and his brother Gordon Snow ’57 live in Pownal and are very active in the Pownal Congregational Church. The brothers play guitar and spoons during Sunday service. “I bet it’s the only church in Maine with a spoon player (Luther),” said Merrill.

1957 Eleanor Rideout Feliu wrote, “I remember my years at NYA very fondly. It was a wonderful place to attend high school during a much more innocent time. I always felt that the education I received there served me well.” Eleanor retired from the National Security Agency in Ft. George G. Meade, MD in 1995 after 35 years of service. Gordon Snow, See 1954

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1962 Rufus Jones retired to South Carolina a few years ago and has been traveling, most recently taking a Danube River Cruise and also St. Martin with summers in Boothbay Harbor. He’s in a few writing groups, volunteers for Meals On Wheels, plays tennis, enjoys biking and photography. He recently took his first parachute jump.

1965 John Branson is the historian at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska and recently edited the book, The Early Years: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke 1967-1973, published by the Alaska Geographic Association.

1968 William Hart is starting his 36th year teaching English at Cardigan Mt. School. Douglas Mixer has watched the growth on campus over the last 20+ years. “Great job in athletics and scholastics, NYA is by far a premier preparatory school in the greater Portland area. My hat’s off and thank you for helping me to a successful and happy life.”

1969 Robert Colby has moved to Boston. “One of our daughters lives in Boston and the other is in NYC. I’m volunteering at the New England Aquarium and have joined a sailing club.”

1976 David Bird moved to New Hampshire after living in Florida for the past 15 years.

CLASS NOTES 1973

1995

Karen Swenson reported that Bob Swenson ’73 and Christopher Littell ’73 heard Preston Hoffman’s ’73 band, “Border Road” play.

1989 Tony Frampton, ’89 and his wife Jackie McEntire welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mia Rachel Frampton, born January 2, 2012. The couple lives in Indianapolis, IN.

1991 David Babcock is president of Adams & Fogg in Falmouth. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife, Elise, and two children.

1992 An article on Tim Kendrick was posted on the Buckingham Brown & Nichols school website. In May, he visited the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Foundation for Teaching Economics at a 3-day summit. Tim is a teacher at BB&N.

Shawn Curtis welcomed daughter Jillian Elizabeth, born on November 5, 2011 in Hartford, CT. “Our family is doing very well. Both Jordyn (my wife) and I work for The LEGO Group and Jillian attends the LEGO daycare on campus...a true LEGO family.” They visit family on Frye Island a few times a year. “This year marks my seventh year with The LEGO Group; currently I am responsible for the marketing integration between our core business and the LEGOLAND theme parks globally. I just returned from Japan and Malaysia where we are opening new attractions later this year.”

1996 David Williams was elected to NYA’s board of trustees. He and his wife, Rebecca, own and operate Doc’s Cafe and Marketplace in Cumberland Center. David and Rebecca returned to Maine following David’s time in the Navy as an Officer in the Naval Special Warfare community.

1994 Travis Roy displayed his work in NYA’s Curtis Gallery this fall with former Upper School art teacher and art department chair Susan Myer Riley (Fahlgren). Susan frequently travels to Boston to paint with Travis.

Travis Roy with trustee Jay Flower ’94 and daughter Kate Watercolor by Travis Roy

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CLASS NOTES 1997 Alysa Curtis Porter is the Director of Annual and Major Gifts at Maryvale Preparatory School in Brooklandville, MD.

1998 James Cabot and his wife are living and working in New York City. On March 20, 2012, they welcomed their first child, Henry.

1999 George Briggs and his wife Becca are living in Brooklyn, NY with their beagle, Archie. George is a Latin teacher at Greenwich Academy in Greenwich, CT. Prior to that, he lived and worked at St. George’s School in Newport, RI. “I still wear Converse All-Stars, but the colors match now. We all have to grow up sometime, I suppose,” he wrote. Jesse McIntire works for Transocean Offshore as chief engineer on the deepwater drill ship Discoverer Spirit. Last February, the “Spirit” was offshore in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He works a 28 day rotation and lives in Orono with his wife Dara, and their two children. “In my days off, I am working on a novel about life in small town Maine and the world. I often think fondly of NYA and the experiences I had there, that contrast so sharply with my chosen career field. And...Mme Perkins would be happy to know that I have finally put my four years of French to good use... in broken conversation with the local subcontractors that work onboard.” Tom May wrote an essay and won a trip in a hot air balloon for his mother, Ann May, through a contest run by the Lewiston Sun Journal. Tom, who is legally blind, wrote of his gratitude to his mother for helping him during his gradual vision loss. Tom and his mother rode in a balloon in the Great Falls Balloon Festival on August 19, 2012, in Lewiston.

2000 Rebecca Friedrichs Wallace ’00 married Frank Wallace in June 2011 in her parents’ backyard in Swarthmore, PA. Her father was the minister and sister (Julia Bean ‘04) was the maid of honor. “Three weeks before our wedding, I became a proud auntie to Jack Bean.” She is working at the US Department of State, and recently graduated from The George Washington University with a Masters in International Affairs and Conflict Resolution. She lives in Washington, DC. Linc Merrill ’75 reported that Joe Hessert married Danielle Sipplak in August 2012.

2001 William Noyes and Stephanie Brown Noyes had a daughter, Penelope Tatum Noyes, on August 19, 2012. They attended the Athletic Hall of Fame induction on September 29, 2012. See Photo on page 19. Ashley Dunham completed the combined dietetic internship/ master’s program at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center. This summer, she worked as a nutritionist at The Women, Infants and Childrens (WIC) Federal Food Assistance Program.

2002 Roscoe Bishop married Megan Kirchner in October. They live in coastal New Hampshire.

2003 Kelly McCormack lives in Santa Monica, CA and works in the advancement department of the American Film Institute. Brent Noyes was married to Jackie Levreoni, a classmate from law school, outside of Boston on September 15, 2012.

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Tara Merrill lives in Yarmouth and is engaged to Dustin Goodell, who is in the 488th Military Police Unit of the Maine National Guard based in Waterville.

CLASS NOTES 2005

2006 Nathan Isaacson graduated from Bowdoin College in 2010 with a B.A. in History. He is currently a Management Consultant with Deloitte Consulting LLP in Boston. Sean Lynch is teaching ESL at Cambridge College and is pursuing a writing career by taking courses at the Grubb School in Boston. He has been published in NAP magazine. Linc Merrill ’75 reported that Eliza Warren and Jim Giberson are engaged. Taki Pilitsis is working for Blackstone Private Equity firm as an analyst in New York City. Parker Swenson lives in Portland and is a race director for “Raid Series,” a series of obstacle course races.

Lt. J.G. Nathaniel Bishop shakes hands with an Indonesian service member at the start of a soccer game in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Lt. J.G. Nathaniel Bishop is in Jakarta, Indonesia with the U.S. Navy assigned to the forward deployed Ticonderogaclass guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navy’s only continuously forward deployed carrier strike group based out of Yokosuka, Japan. They are currently conducting a routine Western Pacific patrol in support of regional security and stability of the vital Asia-Pacific region.

2007 Wes Norton is the Island Institute Americorps Fellow on Deer Isle. Last April, his article on the Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School Cooking Club was in The Working Waterfront newspaper. Robin Klasek is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston. Chaol Ngoal is working as an accountant in Boston.

Caty von Brecht married James Werner of Chicago, Illinois, Saturday August 25, 2012 in Douglas, Michigan. The wedding party included Molly Moss ’05, Molly Myer ’04, Stephanie Brown Noyes ’01, Lissa von Brecht ’02, and Laura Noyes ’05. See photo on page 19. Molly Moss is the development and alumni relations coordinator at NYA. She is the Cape Elizabeth varsity girls lacrosse coach and assistant coach of the NYA girls soccer program.

Dinch Kelesoglu opened Kushco Bistro in Salem, MA. In addition to homemade soup, sandwiches and pizza, the restaurant is known for its vast selection of vegan frozen yogurt (over 50 flavors) and a statue of genie Kaliraba that stands guard over the chips. The statue is known to make wishes come true when his belly is rubbed the right way.

Peter Gerrity is the Assistant Athletic Director and boys varsity lacrosse coach at NYA.

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CLASS NOTES

NYA Loses its Oldest Friend

2008 Jenna Lane received the Alice Hutchinson Lytle Biology Award presented annually by the College of Wooster to the senior who has the achieved the highest cumulative grade point average in the undergraduate biology program. She is working on an independent study project which involves testing the effects of pesticides on native and invasive insect species. Abby Godfrey made the dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University, spring 2012. Alex Pilitsis is a goalie for the Bentley University varsity soccer team that upset Southern New Hampshire University in early October. Bentley’s October 9 press release read, “Pilitsis made four saves, including two impressive saves in the second half.” Congratulations, Alex! Graham Bartlett wrote us in May that he graduated from Assumption summa cum laude with degrees in Economics with an International Concentration and Classics with a Concentration in Latin, receiving departmental awards for both majors. He also received the George Doyle Award, given annually to the senior in the Economics/Global Studies Department who has excelled academically and demonstrates potential in the field of economics.

Frank Knight, NYA Class of 1925 and the school’s most senior alumnus, passed away on May 14, 2012. Shortly after learning the news, NYA Head of School Brad Choyt wrote to faculty and staff, “Last month, I had the opportunity to sit with Frank, and he recalled his earliest memory of learning German from a man who was a boarder in the home where he grew up. Halfway through our conversation, it hit me that this was a memory from an event that occurred over 100 years ago. I was humbled by this sense of history and time passing in a single lifespan as well as the many gifts Frank shared so generously as a leader in the community and as a trustee and honorary trustee of our school. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to know Frank and deeply saddened to report of his passing today.”

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2009 Kyle Williams joined the University of Maine hockey program after playing for the Junior Monarchs for two years following graduation from NYA. Chris Edwards, an international relations major with an economics minor at Hobart, received an Outstanding ‘A’ Award from the National Delta Chi Fraternity. The award recognizes an outstanding Delta Chi fraternity president. He was the first Hobart chapter president to receive this award. Last spring, he studied in Beijing, China, and he has volunteered with Partners for World Health, a non-profit in Portland, Maine, that donates medical supplies to developing countries.

CLASS NOTES 2010 Katie Paige continues to excel as a member of the William Smith College varsity eight crew team. In April, her team was named Liberty League Boat of the Week. She is a CRCA National Scholar-Athlete and Liberty League All Academic, and placed 32rd in the NCAA Division III Rowing Championship in May 2012.

2011 Alicia Hoffman made The Dean’s List at Beloit College, and Nick Kolkin made Washington University in St. Louis, MO’s Dean’s List, spring 2012.

2012 Hillary Detert is running cross country at Mt. Holyoke. Coach Mazzurco, Eric and Hannah ’15 Austin attended the Seven Sisters meet at Wellesley College in October.

Patia Maule ‘99 reports that Hannah Bewsey spent this the fall in Chile doing public health and Spanish immersion through SIT. Visit her blog at Patia’s teacher page at www.nya.org. Sam Nye made Clark University’s Dean’s List, spring 2012.

NYA REMEMBERS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY COACHES

1938

1944

1925

Frank Knight May 14, 2012

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Greenlaw) Seabury December 22, 2011

1947

1934

1939

1948

Robert Hawkes July 14, 2012

Edna Snow Menchen March 10, 2012

1935

Roland S. Moxcey September 14, 2012

1937

Ethel Myers Fogarty January 4, 2011

Anna M. Cotton August 26, 2012

Mildred Petersen Barker December 11, 2010 Marion Knight Reed May 12, 2012

1941

Marion Munsey Fuller July 26, 2012 Scott T. Keith July 12, 2012

Kenneth M. Grover August 7, 2011

Elizabeth Koster December 21, 2011

Phyllis Merrill Panagakos April 7, 2012

1949

Margaret Mary Richards January 3, 2012

1954

1956

Col. Dennis K. Hodsdon, Ret. November 1, 2011

1958

Judith Ann Marie Brooks April 23, 2012

1964

Ellen Elizabeth Pride Woodbury July 23, 2012

1965

Lee G. Levesque August 8, 2012

Commander Albion “Albie” L. Payson (USN retired) December 21, 2011

N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y

1. CJ Davis ’12 2. Ally Hebert ’12 3. Maggie Meixell ’12 4. Cam Regan ’12 5. 2012 Varsity Nordic Ski Team

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WINTER 2012 SPORTS GIRLS VARSITY ICE HOCKEY

GIRLS VARSITY NORDIC SKIING

Forecaster NYA Winter Female Athlete of the Year: Morgan Scully ’12

Coaches Award: Ally Morrison ’12

Coaches Award: Maggie Meixell ’12

MVP: Ally Hebert ’12

MVP: Isabella Munro ’15

BOYS VARSITY ICE HOCKEY

BOYS VARSITY NORDIC SKIING

Coaches Award: Ben Randall ’12

Coaches Award: Austin Kidder ’14

Coaches Award: Matt Malcom ’14

MVP: Asad Dahia ’12

MVP: CJ Davis ’12

MVP: Cam Regan ’12

WMC First Team: Asad Dahia ’12

GIRLS VARSITY INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD Coaches Award: Moira Lachance ’12 MVP: Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14

WMC All Conference: Cam Regan ’12, Evan Kendall ’12, Ian Moore ’14

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

Moira Lachance ’12,

Coaches Award: Mallory Ianno ’13

Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14

MVP: Morgan Scully ’12

AND FIELD Coaches Award: John LeBlanc ’15

Forecaster NYA Winter Male Athlete of the Year: Asad Dahia ’12

CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONS

WMC Honorable Mention:

BOYS VARSITY INDOOR TRACK

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

WMC First Team: Morgan Scully ’12 1. Jake Burns ’13 2. Moira Lachance ’12 3. Morgan Scully ’12 4. Asad Dahia ’12

WMC Second Team: Charlotte Esancy ’14

MVP: Cam Rayder ’12 WMC First Team: Cam Rayder ’12 WMC Honorable Mention: Alex Coffin ’12, Jake Burns ’13

N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y

1. Sarah Jordan ’12 2. Rudy Guliani ’12 3. Jae Jeon ’12 and Kevin Schwarm ’12 4. Hillary Detert ’12 5. Burke Paxton ’13 6. Forrest Milburn ’12

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SPRING 2012 SPORTS GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS

GIRLS VARSITY LACROSSE

GIRLS VARSITY OUTDOOR TRACK

Coaches Award: Maggie Meixell ’12

Coaches Award: Katie Cawley ’12

AND FIELD

MVP: Sarah Jordan ’12

WMC Second Team: Katie Cawley ’12

Coaches Award: Julia Thompson ‘12

WMC First Team: Sarah Jordan ’12

US Lacrosse Academic All-American:

MVP: Hadley Gibson ‘12

WMC Second Team:

Katie Cawley ’12

WMC First Team: Hillary Detert ’12,

Jessica Powers ’12,

Coach Flossie Smith Award:

Moira Lachance ’12, Muriel Adams ‘15

Ally Morrison ’12

Katie Cawley ’12

WMC Second Team: Jillian Bjorn-Caron

Forecaster NYA Spring Female

MLCA Senior All Star Game:

’14, Hannah Austin ’15, Jae Yeon Jeon ‘12

Athlete of the Year: Sarah Jordan ’12

Katie Cawley ’12

BOYS VARSITY TENNIS

BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE

AND FIELD

Coaches Award:

Coaches Award: Forrest Milburn ’12

Coaches Award: Cam Rayder ’12,

Burke Paxton ’13

MVP: Jacob Scammon ’13

Nick Rayder ’12

MVP: Bryce Tetreault ’14

WMC First Team: Jarno Mannisto ’12

MVP: Rudy Guliani ’12

WMC First Team: Burke Paxton ’13

WMC Second Team: Charlie Gerrity ’12

WMC First Team: Alex Coffin ’12,

WMC Second Team:

US Lacrosse Academic All-American:

Evan Kendall ’12, Cam Regan ’12,

Dean Walters ’13

Forrest Milburn ’12

Kevin Schwarm ’12

GIRLS SOFTBALL Coaches Award: Emma Warren ’14 MVP: Maggie Bertocci ’14

1. Katie Cawley ’12, Hannah Twombly ’12 and Olivia Madore ’14 2. Nick Rayder ’12 3. Maggie Bertocci ’14 4. Emma Warren ’14

BOYS VARSITY OUTDOOR TRACK

MLCA Senior All Star Game:

WMC Second Team: Rudy

Forrest Milburn ’12

Guliani ’12, Jake Burns ’13, Cam Rayder

’12, Ryan Salerno ’12 Forecaster NYA Spring Male Athlete of the Year: Jake Burns ’13

N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y

NYA Mission: North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades five through twelve. The school offers a structured program that sets 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 young adults. The North Yarmouth Academy program encourages students to develop: • PROBLEM-SOLVING • SOPHISTICATION • APPRECIATION

IN WRITING, SPEAKING AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION

• SELF-CONFIDENCE • CONCERN • DESIRE

SKILLS BASED ON SOUND ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THOUGHT

AND SELF-RESPECT THROUGH A BREADTH OF EXPERIENCES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

FOR THE LARGER COMMUNITY AND AN APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

TO CONTINUE THE PROCESS OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING

NYA BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012-2013 Stephan Bachelder, President Allen Bornheimer ’60, Vice President Jay Flower ’94, Vice President Diana Garcia, Treasurer Ted Sharp ’60, Secretary Richard Abbondanza, Immediate Past President Susan Burns John Carpenter David Champoux David Daigler Margaret Fast Carrie Lonsdale Lincoln Merrill ‘75 Julie Moss Lynn Noyes Daniel O’Halloran Alison Prawer Michael Rayder Cilla Savage Jean Wilkinson David Williams ‘96

Honorary Trustees Mary Anderson Stephen Anderson Mark Fasold Christopher Flower John Kauffmann Margot Milliken Chris Pierce Mike Savage Curtis Scribner John Staples Anita Stickney Brad Choyt, Head of School

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DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Sean Ireland, Director of Advancement Kristi Belesca, Director of Communications Kristen Farnham, Director of Annual Giving Tara Johnson, Alumni Relations and Development Assistant Molly Moss ’05, Alumni Relations and Development Coordinator Bruce Myers, Alumni Relations Assistant

PHOTOS Brian Beard, CI Photography Fred Field NYA Cover Photo by Fred Field

N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y

148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096

TO PARENTS OF ALUMNI If this is no longer the current mailing address for your son or daughter, please let us know at alumni@nya.org or 207-847-5423. LIKE us on Facebook Alumni, please join our North Yarmouth Academy Alumni group. We’ll post upcoming events such as reunions and Alumni Sports Day. We’ll also post event photos, video and links to press coverage so you’ll be informed about what is happening at NYA.

EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY At North Yarmouth Academy, we consider it a privilege to educate and mentor the talented scientists, historians, writers, athletes, and artists in our student body. Our diverse curriculum and dedicated faculty make each day a rich tapestry of challenge, opportunity and teamwork. This dynamic learning environment would not be possible without the generous support of our Annual Fund donors. Philanthropy is alive and well at NYA. Be a part of it with your own gift to the 2012-13 Annual Fund.

To make a gift or get involved, please contact Kristen Farnham at 207-847-5422 or kfarnham@nya.org.