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ALUMNI UPDATES PHILANTHROPY NEWS ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS
TWO HUNDRED YEARS An original song written by Sumner Bright ’15 and Lena Rich ’16 and performed at our Bicentennial celebration in 2014. Two Hundred Years Have made this a place Where paths come to light Footprints are made Futures are chased And doubt fades without a fight Leaves are falling down When it’s autumn in the courtyard Children sprint across the turf With grass stains on their knees Ice on the brick walkways And a snowflake on your cheek Then springtime comes to melt it all And wash away the freeze CHORUS A school by the sea Brought boys and girls alike In an age of the unknown All searching for their lives Looking back in time There’s only so much we know Ships sailing into port, the Academy Hall bell CHORUS Basketballs and guitars litter the same floor Ties laid on a couch And the panther on the wall Community and unity all under the same roof Unlocked lockers And a sense of something new CHORUS
Fireworks, sponsored by Patriot Insurance Company, illuminate the campus during the Founders’ Day celebration on February 4, 2014.
NORTH YARMOUTH
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VOL. 38, NO. 1
FAREWELL TO BRAD CHOYT
NEW FACULTY & STAFF
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BENEATH THE SURFACE
EVENTS & SUMMER PROGRAMS
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LOWER SCHOOL
ALUMNI PROFILES
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ACADEMICS
CLASS NOTES
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ARTS
PHILANTHROPY REPORT
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ATHLETICS
MISSION & COLLEGE MATRICULATION
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Message From
JOHN DRISKO Interim Head of School
With the beginning of this school year, North Yarmouth Academy proudly enters its third century of service to generations of young scholars, and ultimately, to the future of the State of Maine, the country and the world. Of course, twenty-first century Maine and America are very different from their nineteenth century iterations. Yet NYA continues to prepare young people exceptionally well for college success as well as success in life. We enter this third century with great pride and excitement. Our pride is rooted in the quality of the student experience which is a direct outgrowth of the superb faculty. At NYA, students come first in an environment of safety, high expectations, trust, and strong teacher–student relationships. These connections are developed over time and have a number of characteristics to them. Their foundation is built on the genuine affection the NYA faculty has for its students as people. First and foremost, they enjoy being in the company of young people. And so, faculty members are devoted to the continuing development of the character of their students. It matters that students develop honesty, perseverance, responsibility, compassion and respect for others and their environment. Conversations about these traits are thoughtful and caring. Ultimately, the relationships between students and teachers are the engine that fosters learning and helps students build confidence.
As I said to new students in August:
“The faculty and staff here are your greatest resource. Use them. If you don’t know something, ask. If you are confused, say so. If you need help, raise your hand. They will help you. It’s uncanny, actually, they love to help students, and they will love to help you. They will support you when it is hard, and rejoice with you when you succeed. They will guide you well as you build confidence.” Graduating seniors and parents have consistently identified the strong relationships forged between students and teachers as a significant value of the NYA experience. It is clearly evident today and is one of the great strengths of the Academy. That is why this edition of The Chronicle is devoted to faculty. They are the life blood of the school. I hope you enjoy reading about a few members of the finest faculty in the state in our new scope, Toddler to grade 12. And, when you are in Yarmouth, don’t hesitate to visit, relive fond memories, and share in our excitement for the next 100 years.
“I am grateful for my three years at our school, ones that have been enriching both professionally and personally, and I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished as a school during my tenure.”
Brad Choyt farewell+thanks
On almost any late night over the past three years, the second floor center window of Curtis Building was ablaze. There was no doubt that Head of School Brad Choyt was in his office, working tirelessly to advance North Yarmouth Academy. Brad’s leadership was passionate and intellectual. He led generative discussions about pedagogy, global initiatives and collaboration. He allowed time for reflection. We began to think about the importance of reenergizing the mission so NYA graduates would be well prepared for a future we could not yet envision. In his letter of resignation, Brad stated, “I am grateful for my three years at our school, ones that have been enriching both professionally and personally, and I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished as a school during my tenure.” A tremendous amount was accomplished by the NYA community under his leadership. Steve Bachelder, President of NYA’s Board of Trustees, described Brad as a tireless leader who “has been, by turns, a catalyst for innovation, an inspired voice to the community, and a visionary.” 4
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Who would have thought that NYA would have a Lower School in the fall of 2013 and that it would be so popular as to necessitate expansion in 2014? Also under Brad’s leadership, NYA’s summer programs were invigorated. By the summer of 2014, summer programs were considered a top choice for families looking for quality and diverse children’s programming. Over the past three years, a global focus was added to many programs, and NYA saw an increase in students coming from overseas. Faculty and students took trips to France, Vietnam, Gettysburg and Washington, DC. French immersion and Mandarin Chinese classes were introduced and made available to students as early as Middle School. NYA collaborated with organizations such as 317 Main Community Music Center and The Telling Room Writing Center. Founded by Brad’s wife, novelist Charlotte Bacon, Writers in Process brought talented writers to campus to discuss their craft in workshops, share their latest works and inspire our young authors. NYA’s music program emerged as a leader in music education, and the faculty was challenged to teach across disciplines. The bluegrass ensemble traveled to China to participate in an international music festival, and NYA co-created the highly successful Maine Acoustic Music Festival. The Robotics Team competed against teams from all over the globe. Teachers worked together across divisions to learn from each other and teach collaboratively. Elective and enrichment classes were created with titles such as Techsavvy and Go Global. NYA’s bicentennial was celebrated with recognition from Maine and Massachusetts and an incredible winter fireworks display. In Brad’s final letter, he reflected, “I will carry with me much of what I have gained through my years at NYA: the endurance of its history and traditions; the strengths of our tight-knit community; the skill with which our program fosters a healthy balance of academics, athletics and arts; our values of character, integrity and intellect; and the success with which we prepare students for college and the complexities of the world they will face in their lifetimes.” As we head into the next century, we will always be grateful to Brad and his family for their enduring legacy.
Beneath The Surface
amazing NYA teachers and the depths they go to with their students every day From the Montessori program in the newly expanded Lower School to the civics classroom in the Middle School to the steel drum program in Higgins Hall, teachers make NYA special and set our school apart. It’s true that our teachers expect a great deal from their students. At the same time, students are valued and their voices are heard. Ultimately, their relationships with their teachers are similar to those typically seen at the college level. It’s not just what they teach; it’s who they are and how they teach that distinguishes them as the very best. The following four stories demonstrate how our teachers take it to the next level. N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y
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JOY IN ACCOMPLISHMENT
GETTING OUTSIDE
Nancy Klosteridis
Danielle Barschdorf
Lead Primary Teacher
The Montessori method is a scientific approach to learning centering around the child, the teacher and the environment. The teacher observes the child to prepare the environment based on developmental needs and age. The child can then direct their own learning as they choose “works” for themselves and are guided by the teacher to works they may enjoy. Nancy Klosteridis’ Montessori classroom is comprised of children age three through kindergarten. “My approach to Montessori is to follow the child, never do for them what they can do themselves, to be supportive, caring and clear in my expectations,” she explained. Klosteridis was always interested in early childhood education. Her mother was a kindergarten teacher, and “she always came home smiling.” Klosteridis’ favorite part of the school day is when she sees the “victory face. It is when you see a child complete an activity that was really challenging for them, and they throw their hands in the air and look so accomplished! They completed the entire work, start to finish, and it was difficult, and they did it! It is so awesome,” she explains. “When they have success, I am sure to congratulate them and shake their hand or to have them share their accomplishment with friends or other teachers.” Klosteridis is grateful to be teaching at North Yarmouth Academy. “At NYA, we have so many resources on campus and such a supportive community. There are grounds to explore, a science building to utilize, artists, musicians and many more. If a child shows an interest in fossils, I can send out an email to the entire community and fossils will be at my door the next day. It is special to have so many grades on one campus. The younger students look up to the older students, and the older students get to be true leaders and role models for the younger students. It is a very special place.”
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Science Department Chair, Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Experiential Education Coordinator Danielle Barschdorf began her career as an outdoor educator, leading kids from inner city New Jersey on backpacking trips out west. “When I worked with them, I loved it, but it was too short a time.” So she started teaching. She taught at Sanford High School before NYA. “What was immediately apparent when I got to NYA was that the teachers had total autonomy over what they wanted to teach and what they could really dive into,” she explains. “I came from a place where the curriculum was completely set, and it was hard to bring experiential education and outdoor fieldwork into the classroom. All the testing was hard.” After a masters course in Texas and Montana, Barschdorf was inspired to study Yarmouth’s Royal River with her seventh graders using field science techniques. One year, a student was so excited about the fieldwork, he asked Barschdorf if they could test a different section of the river, a murky area between two dams. Barschdorf, the student and a classmate spent a few hours of free time collecting and testing the water. He presented his findings to the class (the water quality was poor). “That kind of thing, where someone says “I want to do this,” and he has the opportunity, and I am able to say, “Sounds great, let’s do it!” In another school, you might not have the time, or you wouldn’t have the kid who’d want to do that,” she explains. Barschdorf found there isn’t the same sense of community in a large public high school. Although she taught nearly 100 students, she would attend a performance or event and not recognize anyone. “At NYA, I feel like a proud mom whenever I see my students up there singing. Middle School recognition night is one of my favorite nights. I love to be able to see my students in a different role than always just in the classroom. Lacrosse games are the best,” she said.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
David Echeverria
Ian Ramsey
Middle School History, JV Boys Hockey, Middle School Softball, Middle School Debate, Professional Enrichment Committee Chair Before NYA, David Echeverria taught in independent schools in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Once he moved to Maine, he saw an opening for a Middle School history teacher at NYA. “It turned out to be Bud Flaherty’s position because he was retiring after something like 40 years,” he said. Echeverria, who also coaches hockey, softball and sometimes baseball, likes to incorporate current events and real life experiences into his curriculum. This fall, his seventh grade civics and economics class studied the gubernatorial race in Maine by simulating a campaign. The seventh graders will also study the stock market. “They will get a mock $10,000 to invest, and the students monitor their portfolios each day. It gives them a good idea about investing,” he explains. His students also study the Supreme Court by arguing real cases on students’ rights such as drug testing for high school athletes and the right of a school principal to edit the student newspaper. “These are cases the kids can relate to,” he said. Echeverria also brought the debate team and mock trial to NYA. In its third year, the debate team competes against teams from Yarmouth and Cape Elizabeth. “Students hone their critical thinking and research skills, and they get more and more confident of their public speaking as time goes on.” The mock trial occurs in front of the entire Middle School complete with opening statements, witnesses, cross examinations and closing arguments. Last year, the trial was based on a real civil case involving online bullying and a school’s responsibility to address it. Every other June, Echeverria takes a group of students to Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Washington, DC. In addition to correlating to his curriculum, he likes to connect the trip back to NYA in some way. Last year, the group of almost 50 visited the Curtis Publishing Building in Philadelphia named for Cyrus Curtis whose donation built NYA’s Curtis Hall. With the help of NYA Archivist Jay Robbins, they also visited places where NYA alumni fought in Gettysburg. In Washington, DC, they looked up NYA graduate Robert Boyd ‘66 who died in Vietnam.
Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair Once a month, Ian Ramsey can be found in his office with a group of well-dressed students drinking Raven’s Brew coffee, listening to Vivaldi, and talking about philosophy. “I made a three-minute documentary on our group and emailed it to Raven’s Brew to see if they could help us out and sponsor our group. They thought it was awesome and even made us special posters.” He appreciates NYA for giving him the freedom to build a unique and flexible program. “The culture of the school is open and supportive, so I have the opportunity to teach all of these cool ensembles and classes and lead trips. I don’t know that I would have the opportunity to do that at too many other places,” he explained. Ramsey has been known to create music ensembles based on the interests of his students. “I’ve had a Beatles ensemble, an Allman Brothers group, a hip hop group, a Brazilian samba group and a Japanese shaka-hatchi group. You name it.” Next semester, Ramsey will teach an environmental literature class about Glacier Bay, Alaska. They will write about the environment and study authors who have written about Glacier Bay. At the end of the semester, students will have the option to go to Alaska to meet those writers and then spend a week kayaking in the bay with glaciers, humpback whales and bears. This will be the first time he has taken students to Alaska, but Ramsey is not new to student trips. “I’ve taken NYA students to Costa Rica, Japan, Vietnam, China, Chicago and to venues all over New England.”
A PLACE APART “What I appreciate about NYA is that there aren’t a lot of kids or parents or teachers who just show up, do their thing, and leave. Everybody is here for the right reasons,” says Ramsey. Danielle Barschdorf explains, “The kids who come through here are so fun to teach. They want to be here and they are so excited to learn. They are excited to go outside and do something a little bit out of the norm of what they think school should be.” David Echeverria reflects, “You walk down the hallway and the students are smiling, they’re laughing, and when you have an environment like that, it’s fun to come to work each day. I’m really lucky.” So is NYA, to have these four teachers, and their peers, diving deeper every day.
NYA
Lower School Watch Us Grow
The entire school gathered outside the newly expanded Lower School for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Early childhood is a time of both routine and constant change. Young students thrive when they know what to expect, have regular contact with responsible, caring adults, and have a balance of intellectual stimulation, gross and fine motor activity and rest. Yet within this structure, there is constant change as young students grow in size and ability. Excellent schools provide this needed structure and also grow with the students as their needs evolve. In its second year, the Academy’s Lower School offers these constants as well as these opportunities for growth. The Lower School building greatly enhances the learning experience. Opened in 2013 in a renovated colonial house on campus, the Lower School was expanded in summer 2014 due to increased enrollment demand. The expansion houses four new classrooms, a spacious lobby, and a welcoming porch that connects the Lower School to the rest of campus.
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The foundational elements of the NYA experience are woven throughout the Lower School curriculum. Independence, time management, respect for others and care for the world around us are all integral to the Lower School years. In all grades, a major focus is on developing the academic fundamentals of reading, writing, mathematics, geography and cultural studies. In the younger classrooms, these subjects are presented through a Montessori curriculum. The American Montessori Society describes the philosophy of the Montessori education:
Given the freedom and support to question, to probe deeply, and to make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiastic and self-directed learners. They are able to think critically, work collaboratively and act boldly—a skill set for the twenty-first century. For toddlers, this manifests in listening intently at circle time, engaging in practical life activities and cleaning up after snack. In the primary classroom, children do “works” that build math skills,
Nolan Harke
One of the new third grade classrooms
Marnee Harke and her primary class release monarch butterflies.
Jay Orser guides Margaret Hynes as her reading buddy.
explore geography and other cultures and highlight the wonders of the natural world. In grades one and two, the curriculum embraces both the big picture and the details, from reading paragraphs to understanding parts of speech. In grades three and four, students consciously exit from a Montessori curriculum as they prepare for the transition to middle school. Teaching continues to be student-centered, as students tackle increasingly complex subjects and concepts. Extracurricular activities also offer constants that evolve with the students as they grow. All students receive foundational instruction in Spanish. Art class is adapted at each grade level so students engage in projects of increasing complexity. Beginning in the toddler class, students study vocal music and are introduced to basic instruments. This is complimented by violin instruction for all students beginning in third grade.
Class years are not indicated for Lower School students.
Finn Mahoney and Lilia Park-Morong
Gym class may take place on the turf field, in the gymnasium, or in the ice arena where students begin skating instruction in kindergarten. The full integration of the Lower School program was evident at last year’s Chinese New Year celebration. Months of study and preparation culminated in this multi-age collaboration, in which all Lower School students staged a production that involved poetry, dancing, singing, costumes and a twenty-foot long dragon puppet. It was a magical experience for all participants and their audience. North Yarmouth Academy has always embraced both tradition and opportunity for growth and change. With a program that nurtures our youngest students and a curriculum that transitions seamlessly from Lower to Middle to Upper School, the Academy now offers its students a complete educational experience – and a foundation and skill set for the twenty-first century. N O R T H YA R M O U T H A C A D E M Y
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NYA Eighth Grader Wins Regional History Bee Four eighth grade students - Carson Becker ’18, Henry Farnham ’18, Anna HoffmanJohnson ’18, and Maria Kuhn ’18 traveled to Melrose, MA with Derek Anderson, Middle and Upper School history teacher, to compete in the Regional History Bee Tournament. Carson finished as the Regional Champion! Both he and Maria, who finished in the top twenty of the region, qualified for the National History Bee, held in Atlanta, GA, where Carson made it to the final round.
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HISTORY
Derek Anderson, Stephen Kral ’19, Henry Farnham ’18, Anna HoffmanJohnson ’18, Carson Becker ’18, Maria Kuhn ’18, Devlin O’Keefe ’18 Derek Anderson and Carson Becker ’18
NYA Students Win Scholastic Writing Awards Xander Bartone ’17, Morganne Elkins ’16, and Hannah Grant ’19 received 2014 Scholastic Writing Awards in the 2013-2014 school year. Maine students sent 222 submissions. Bartone was awarded a Gold Key, American Voices for his work entitled “The Dance of the Fog” in the Flash Fiction category. He was also awarded a Silver Key in the Flash Fiction category for his work entitled “What the Wind Knows.” Elkins was awarded a Silver Key in the poetry category for her work entitled “Response to World History Unit on Religion,” an Honorable Mention in the poetry category for “Clarity” and an Honorable Mention in the short story category for “Like Clockwork.” Grant was awarded a Silver Key in the personal essay/ memoir category for her work entitled “Hitting the Right Note.”
Morganne Elkins ’16 Xander Bartone ’17
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LANGUAGE EXAMS
Lizzie Roche ’14 accepting her book prize from Spanish teacher, Patia Maule ’99 Lizzie Roche ’14
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Eighty-Seven NYA Students Recognized for Outstanding Performance on the National Language Exams On the 2014 National French Exam, 12 students placed in the top ten in the state, including Ellis Miskell, who placed first in the state and second place nationally. On the National Spanish Exam, ten students were ranked in the top 10 in the state. Elizabeth McIntosh ’16 received national recognition in both the Spanish and Latin exams, Anna Bilodeau ’15 received national recognition in both the Spanish and French exams, and Ellis Miskell received national recognition for achievement in both the Latin and French exams. Elizabeth Roche ’14 was awarded a special book prize for earning four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam.
Famed Criminal Defense Attorney F. Lee Bailey Visits NYA F. Lee Bailey and author Jim Moore visited Ms. Sullivan’s contemporary issues class on April 15 to discuss the case of Dennis Dechaine, the Maine man convicted of murder who is petitioning for a new trial. Moore, a retired ATF investigator, authored the book about the Dechaine case entitled Human Sacrifice. Bailey talked with students about the history of the case and the criminal justice system as a whole. The students were able to ask questions and gain perspective on the case and both Bailey and Moore’s experiences with the criminal justice system.
ACADEMICS
Jarred Davis ’14, McKenzie Larson ’14, Freddie Hu ’14, Scout Fischman ’15, Jim Moore, F. Lee Bailey, Lynn Sullivan, Lizzie Roche ’14, Abby McKelvy ’14, Olivia Madore ’14
Math Team Wins The State Championship The NYA Math Team certainly made a splash at the Maine State Math Meet last spring. They won the Class D State Championship. Math team members competed in both individual and relay rounds to win the title, and NYA excelled in both areas. Highlights of the meet were defeating Kents Hill for the first time in students’ memories and teammate Andy Liu ’14 qualifying to compete at the national level.
Jin Yao ’14, Andy Liu ’14, Ellis Miskell, Tess Hinchman ’15, Ira Li ’14, Diana McLeod ’15, Charlotte Eisenberg ’15, Julia Blackwell ’16, Sonia Lin ’16, Xilin Xu ’16
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Nora Krainis Wins Maine Choral Director of the Year Vocal music and drama teacher Nora Krainis was awarded the Maine American Choral Director Association (ACDA) Distinguished Choral Director of the Year award at the All State Music Festival held last May at The University of Maine Orono. To qualify for this award, directors must fulfill six criteria, all of which Krainis has exceeded in her 23 years at NYA directing many choral groups and drama productions.
Nora Krainis
Matt Malcom ’15
Mapping NYA Through the campus map project, seniors Hannah Hungerford and Matt Malcom are creating a digital rendering of campus. Under the guidance of Upper School studio art teacher Colby Myer, Matt is creating a detailed pencil drawing of campus in two-point perspective, and Hannah is taking Matt’s campus drawing and rendering it into a digital image using Adobe Illustrator. The final product will be a detailed color digital rendering of the NYA campus with labels for each building and field. The map will be published on the school’s website.
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The initial sketch of the Campus Map
Thoroughly Modern Millie The 2014 February drama production was Thoroughly Modern Millie, based on the 1967 film written by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan with music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics by Dick Scanlan. Set in 1920’s New York, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a story about Millie Dillmount, a woman from Salina, Kansas, eager to hit the big city. The show featured two casts. Anya Siviski ’15 and McKenzie Larson ’14 starred in one cast, while Tess Hinchman ’15 and Louisa Mahoney ’15 starred in the other cast’s production of the show. Ira Li ’14, Lizzie Roche ’14, Lily Dearing ’14 and Aaron Densmore ’18 starred in both casts.
ARTS
The cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie during a dance number
Maine Acoustic Music Festival The brainchild of Ian Ramsey, NYA’s Chair of Visual and Performing Arts, and John Williams, Executive Director of 317 Main Street, the Maine Acoustic Music Festival is the only event of its kind anywhere in America. Founded in 2013, the goal of the festival is to promote traditional acoustic music styles that have shaped Maine’s culture. Guest artists come to NYA to share their knowledge, techniques and talents with students from across the state. The festival includes two rehearsal days, hosted by NYA, and culminates in students performing at Hannaford Hall at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. “The Maine Acoustic Music Festival offers students from across Maine who are playing roots music at a high level the opportunity to play and learn in an intensive setting with other kids their age and nationally recognized teachers,” explained Ramsey. Lena Rich ’16 and Sumner Bright ’15 perform at Hannaford Hall with their ensemble
Anya Siviski ’15
Amanda Gale (317 Main Street), John Williams (317 Main Street), Ian Ramsey
Lena Rich ’16
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Mike McIntosh ’14 celebrates his game-winning goal
Undefeated in Soccer The boys varsity soccer program boasted an undefeated record for their 2013 regular season. This was the first undefeated, untied regular season record in program history. “The great thing is that the team reached its 14-0 mark by winning in all types of ways – some wins by blow out, sometimes coming from behind, and on occasion, losing a lead only to dig deep and regain it later in the game,” said Martyn Keen, who coached the Panthers from 2009 until the end of the 2013 season, leading them to five playoff runs. Jack Hardy, NYA’s Director of Athletics, also was impressed with the success of this team and others. Last fall, all of the NYA varsity programs reached the post-season, an NYA first!
Forrest Chicoine ’14 Wesley Bright ’14 Jackson Cohan-Smith ’14
DJ Nicholas ’15
Go, Hannah! When Hannah Austin ’15 came to NYA in sixth grade, she wasn’t excited about athletics. She tried soccer, drama, basketball and track, but never really took to any of them. Her freshman year, cross country coaches Eric Austin (her dad) and Chris Mazzurco suggested she try cross country in the fall. The team needed girls, and Hannah needed a change. That year, she ran on the cross country, indoor track and outdoor track teams. She began to really love the sport of running. Some of Hannah’s achievements include: team captain and MVP in her sophomore and junior years, Western Maine Conference first team, State runner up, participation in the New England Cross Country Meet, and freshman year Coaches Award. “I like that with running, it’s something if you put in the work, you can see the improvements with the time,” said Hannah. “If sports hadn’t been required at NYA, I would never have run cross country – I don’t know what I would be doing,” she said with a laugh. Hannah plans to run in college and looks forward to her next trail run.
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Hannah Austin ’15 leads the pack
Baseball’s Back After a two year hiatus, NYA happily announced the return of its baseball program for the 2014 season. NYA’s baseball program has a rich history, with four consecutive Class D State Championships from 2001 – 2004. The program disbanded after the 2011 season because there were not enough players to compete. After a two year push, however, the school can now field a team. NYA’s Athletic Director, Jack Hardy said, “I am excited NYA now has the roster size to offer this option to our students. It was great to hear the pop of the ball in a glove and the sound of the bat hitting the ball in the gym again. Last year was a building season, and we are all very excited to see where the team will go this year.”
SPORTS
Brad Rockey ’16
Andrew Keith ’17 2014 NYA Baseball Team
Girls Win Pingree NYA’s girls hockey program has a new accolade to add to the collection. Last November, the team traveled to the Pingree School in Hamilton, Massachusetts to compete in the sixth annual Pingree School Holiday Tournament. After some hard fought games, the team came away victorious, carting the championship trophy home to Yarmouth. Head Coach Brooks Boucher said of the victory, “We were very proud of the team. We came with a small squad but showed that we have a strong, talented group of girls who got it done when we needed to. The girls performed well and came away with the championship they deserved.” The team returns to the tournament this year in December with high hopes of a repeat.
Jen Machin ’14
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NEW FACULTY & STAFF
Welcome NYA is delighted to welcome 11 new faculty and staff members. With broad experience in their fields and in education, they each bring a richness to their particular role on campus. Hired from a deep field of applicants, we are pleased to introduce them to the NYA community.
Jennifer Benham Assistant Teacher in the Pre-Primary Classroom
Cindy Boothby Assistant Teacher in the Primary Classroom
Marcia Clark Assistant Teacher in the Primary Classroom
Christa Cucci Lower School Art Teacher, Assistant Teacher in the Primary Classroom, After Care Instructor
Dave Gagne Technology Coordinator, AP US History Teacher, Assistant Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach
Keith Jones Senior Accountant in the Business Office
Nicole Levesque Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Katie Perry Assistant Teacher in the Primary Classroom
Randall Wade Thomas Annual Giving Officer
Rachel Mills Physical Education Teacher for First through Fourth Grade, After Care Instructor
Steve Thomas College Counseling
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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY FALL 2014
Ben Ambrose ’15, Francis Ambrose
Harry Duvall, Jeanette Duvall, Amber Rose ’19
Enoch Barton, Madeleine G. Corson, Spencer Barton ’20, Mary Barton
Natalie M. McCarthy, Owen McCarthy ’17, Joanne Valliere
Ileen Munro, Izzy Munro ’15, Grant Munro
Jackie Nice, Jack Nice ’21
LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENTS’ DAY SPRING 2014
Debora King, Gage Kloza
Van Podhouser, Bill Knowles
Ellie Bea Sahlman, Steve Johnson
Barbara Mahoney, Bill Munro, Judy Munro
Mary McCaffery, Rosalie Hackleman, Jack McCaffery, Mary Hackleman, Melody Hackleman
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NYA SOIREE MAY 2014
The gym was transformed by the Soiree Committee.
Scott Marr, Barbara Marr, Rob Tod
Soiree Co-Chairs Joanna See and Anita Demetropoulos
Brenda Orser, Holly Mitchell, Laura Schaeffer
Jeffrey Krahl, Denise DeMarco, Bruce and Anne Myers, Peter Lowell ’06
ALUMNI WEEKEND JUNE 2014
Alumni with Bruce Myers (center) at his retirement party and roast
2014 boys alumni lacrosse game
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Peter Bates ’07, Lenny Pierce ’05, Colin Geiger ’07, Nic Lolar ’07
Girls alumni lacrosse game Back: Becca McKelvy ’10, Emma Laprise ’13, Alex Noyes ’08, Front: Abby McKelvy ’14, Anna Laprise ’16, Mary Noyes ’15
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2014
Campers wade in the water during Super Summer Day Camp Water Week
Campers pick up tennis balls with smiles during Tennis Camp
Circus campers bend over backwards during Circus Camp
Campers balance pins during Circus Camp
Campers flow through their dance during ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Camp
HOMECOMING FALL 2014
Salem Griswold-Craft ’21, Eleanor Commons ’21
Gabby Linscott ’17
Johnny Busolin ’16, Lauren Tufts ’17, Josh Chapman ’16
An enthusiastic Panther crowd cheers on our vollyball team.
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FOUNDERS’ DAY 1
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February 4, 2014 marked Founders’ Day and NYA’s 200th birthday which we celebrated from morning until night! The day began with a ceremony featuring keynote speaker Bowdoin College President Barry Mills, a Proclamation from Governor LePage decreeing February 4, 2014 as “North Yarmouth Academy Day,” video congratulations from Senator Susan Collins, Senator Angus King, and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and an original song, “Two Hundred Years,” performed by Lena Rich ’16 and Sumner Bright ’15. The ceremony ended with donations to Preble Street Resource Center and Opportunity Alliance from Project: 200, in which students collected 200 of a variety of items for both organizations. Following the ceremony, students participated in Winter Carnival, the annual school spirit celebration in which classes pair up and face off against each other in various activities including captains coming, musical chairs, sing down, bombardment, knock out and more. Following the day’s activities, NYA hosted basketball games, food trucks, and a fabulous fireworks show, sponsored by Patriot Insurance, to conclude our 200th birthday. It was a great celebration filled with friends, fireworks, food and fun.
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2 Jillian Bjorn-Caron ’14 3 Food trucks outside Curtis Building 4 Ellie Sato ’15 5 Ryan Hemenway ’14 6 Eric Shaeffer, Jay Yilmaz, Rick Abbondanza 7 Chris Flower, Jay Flower ’94
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ALUMNI IN EDUCATION NYA launched these alumni on a path of lifelong learning. Now they are making a difference in the world, one student at a time.
Pak Lul ’08 has always been drawn to international education. This interest inspired his International Studies major at Stonehill College and led to a semester abroad in China. In China, he felt at home and made plans to return after graduation. In the summer of 2013, Pak returned to China and began teaching at JT Kindergarten in Shenzhen. He taught there for one year as an English instructor to four classes of young students and will rotate to a different school for the current year. Pak’s instructional style is hands-on and interactive, although he finds himself constantly learning and adapting to the various language abilities in his classroom. Pak feels fortunate to have received the gift of education and has fully immersed himself in helping young children learn in another culture, spreading the seeds planted on a small campus in Maine.
In Her Own Words: Liz Scribner Repetto ’88 “Twenty-five years ago, I was a middle schooler at North Yarmouth Academy. Since then, I have never given up on education. I completed high school, college, won national championships, earned two masters degrees in Education, and most recently completed my National Board Certification as a School Counselor. I have been an art teacher, a program director, a family advocate, a coach, and most recently a middle school counselor. My relationships with teachers and coaches at NYA during those middle school years propelled me to where I am today. I work with a diverse population in a very large public school in Anchorage, Alaska. I love my job. On certain days my job is more like a social worker. No matter what issues walk through my door at school, my NYA experiences with teachers and coaches and the ways in which they guided, taught, advised and encouraged me make me a successful counselor. It is a joy to stay connected to the NYA community and see that the level of creativity is still so alive and the caliber of caring adults is in a category of its own. Thank you, NYA, for getting me to where I am today. You guided me through middle school and now I can pass along that wisdom to my middle school students in the same creative ways - always putting relationships first.”
Brenda Kaulback ’61 of Brooklyn,
NY and Casco, ME, is an active believer in lifelong learning and is grateful to her NYA education for giving her the foundation to do so successfully. This foundation was built upon the relationships she formed with NYA faculty members during her time as a student. She says, “Bill Graves changed my life; he made me feel like I could learn.” By being pushed beyond her comfort level at the Academy, she gained courage and confidence in her abilities. After graduating from NYA, Brenda went on to receive a B.A. from Bates, two masters degrees (one from UMaine, one from Fielding) and is currently working towards a doctorate in Human and Organizational Development at Fielding Graduate University, with a specialty in Information Society and Knowledge Organizations. Brenda’s career has spanned education and public service and she has operated her own consulting business for fifteen years. Her determination and desire to help people connect in a variety of ways stems from connections she made at NYA. Building upon her foundational relationships at NYA, Brenda is helping many to understand our complex world and its human connections.
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Many alumni serve as Class Agents for their class. Please contact alumni@nya.org if you are interested in learning more or becoming an Agent for your class!
CLASS NOTES
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1964
Seeking class agent!
Thornton Ring P.O. Box 54 30 Smelt Brook Rd. South Freeport, ME 04078
1956
Seeking class agent!
1965
Glen Christensen helped organize a wonderful luncheon for the class of 1956. Everyone had a great time and next year’s luncheon is scheduled for July 16, 2015 on the NYA campus!
1957
Joanne Partridge Jones 404 Jacob Ave. Scarborough, ME 04074 jjones34@maine.rr.com Jane Thompson Witzel P.O. Box 115 Meriden, NH 03770 ejwitzel@tds.net
Jane Thompson Witzel helped organize the 57th class reunion this past June at Toddy Brook Country Club Café in North Yarmouth. The class of 1957 had a grand time reliving old times and catching up on wedding anniversaries, grandchildren, great-grands and much more. Jane wrote, “It was a very meaningful and special time together. It becomes even more important as the years fly by.” Next year’s brunch is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, 2015, 11:00am at Toddy Brook. She requests that everyone keep committee members, Jane and Pheaz, up-to-date on changes in contact information. If you are unable to attend in person, letters are welcome and will be read aloud. Earle “Buzzy” Pride ’59, Judy Grover Pride ’59, Judy Scott Jones ’57 and Sharon Libby Sharp ’61 planned a marvelous joint reunion for alumni of 19401961 at the AMVETS Hall on July 19, 2014. It was a huge success with over 100 people in attendance. The group started a scholarship fund in memory of John Stroud and Arthur Hansen. They look forward to having more gatherings in the future.
Seeking class agent!
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Seeking class agent! 1957: 57th Reunion Front row: left to right- Retta Cleaves Granholm; Maria Parisi Vowles; Joanne Partridge Jones (“Pheazie”); Judy Scott Jones; Jane Thompson Witzel; Sheila Menchen Merritt. Back row: left to right-Jack St. Pierre; Gordon Snow; Johnny Pride; Sterlin Clockedile, peeking out from way back and barely visible is George Black; just in front of George is Phil Sherwood; Ronnie Hodsdon; and on right end is Andy Ring.
1958
Seeking class agent!
1959
Seeking class agent!
1960
Seeking class agent!
1961
Sharon Libby Sharp 1 York Ledge Drive Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110 TedSharonSharp@aol.com
Brenda Kaulback is working on her doctorate in Human and Organizational Development at Fielding Graduate University, with a specialty in Information Society and Knowledge Organizations. Throughout her years of school and work she feels confident and well-
prepared by her NYA education and often thinks of Art Hansen (history) and Bill Graves (biology).
1967
Seeking class agent! Joseph Hosmer took a three week trip on a Triumph motorcycle, crossing the Himalayas in northwest India (little Tibet). One of the highlights from the excursion was crossing the highest road in the world. You can read more about the trip on his blog: JoeHosmer.WordPress.com
She lives in New York City and Casco, Maine; is married, and proud of her two daughters, one grandson and a second grandson due to be born on her 71st birthday!
1962
Seeking class agent! Rufus Jones is enjoying the perks of hard work and retirement. Last year, he and his wife sailed the Mediterranean Sea from Malta to Monte Carlo, took a river trip down the Danube, explored multiple national parks out west and they are thinking about returning to the Galapagos Islands next year. They were thrilled to spend a fair amount of time in Boothbay Harbor over the summer, which he refers to as “God’s Country.” When Rufus is not out seeing the world he keeps busy in Charleston, SC: sailing, paddle-boarding, and sampling the many wonderful eating establishments in the area. To atone for his sins of indulgence, he volunteers for Meals on Wheels which he finds very uplifting.
1963
Seeking class agent!
1968
Seeking class agent!
1969
Seeking class agent!
1970
Seeking class agent! Josh Rosenberg is doing well in West Palm Beach, Florida and would love to hear from classmates interested in a 2015 reunion: jrfrjr@aol.com.
1971
Seeking class agent!
1972
Ralph Sparks 34 Hobart St. Westerly, RI 02891 ralph.sparks@verizon.net
Joint Reunion
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CLASS NOTES
1973
Margaret Kingsbury Peterson 197 Tuttle Rd. Cumberland, ME 04021 pkpeters@maine.rr.com
1974
Ross Cudlitz 10 North Rd. Yarmouth, ME 04096 ztilduc@maine.rr.com
1975
Lincoln Merrill 1572 North Rd. North Yarmouth, ME 04097 lincoln.merrill@fmins.com
1986
Dan Alexander 310 Slab City Rd. Lincolnville, ME 04849 ametugs@tidewater.net
1987
Whitney Martin P.O. Box 374 South Freeport, ME 04078 agardenlink1@gmail.com
Valentine Sheldon published a bestselling book this past winter called, The Christmas Tree Elf. You can read more at: www.TheChristmasTreeElf.com
1976
Seeking class agent!
1979
Seeking class agent!
1980
Brian Clarke 220 Beechwood Rd. West Hartford, CT 06107 bcmc30@sbcglobal.net
1981
David Fenderson 3 Cottonwood Ln. Falmouth, ME 04105 dfenderson@ghberlinwindward.com
1982
Seeking class agent!
1983
Seeking class agent!
1984
Roderick Pendleton 734 Princes Point Rd. Yarmouth, ME 04096 rod.pendleton@amec.com DRPendleton@mactec.com
1985
Margaret Horan 11 Dixon Ave. Eliot, ME 03903 207-439-7471
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Allison Huke Felix 75 Newport Court Sterling, VA 20164 Allison@cassaday.com
1997
Christina Cinelli 50 Kent St. #2A Brookline, MA 02445 christinacinelli@gmail.com
Scott Bell and his wife Courtney are thrilled to have welcomed their first born, Kadence Marie Bell, on February 2, 2014.
Joel Thompson 61 Penfield St. Roslindale, MA 02131 joelhthompson@hotmail.com
Timothy Hardy 8 Halter Ln. Gorham, ME 04038 timhardy10@yahoo.com pollyhardy@hotmail.com
Seeking class agent!
Chad Wittman moved to South Korea on January 1, with his wife, three kids and one more on the way. He is thrilled to take on a new challenge as the Reebok Brand Director making him responsible for all of Reebok in South Korea, Reebok’s third largest country for doing business in the world. He said “this has been a huge learning curve that not only entails business learnings, but culture, language, city living, etc. Yet, we have never had more fun in our lives.” He is thankful for the time he had at NYA, as that was a similar adventure and challenge at the time.
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home with the girls and serving on the Dartmouth Board of Health.
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Anne Thompson Schutz 9 Stormy Brook Rd. Falmouth, ME 04105 annetschutz@gmail.com Caroline Kendrick Orrison 10021 Renfrew Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20901 corrison@gmail.com
Liz Scribner Repetto enjoys finding balance in her life with all Alaska has to offer. She loves skiing in all forms, biking in all seasons, playing and watching hockey and counseling her middle school students! She has one dog, a husband and a big bucket list. Her appreciation for what NYA offered her as a student, an athlete and faculty member will always be at the forefront in her mind. Liz and Skip love showing off Alaska, so please reach out if you visit!
1989
Seeking class agent! Leslie E. J. McKinley says “life is great, couldn’t ask for a better life.” Her husband David, and their girls Elizabeth (10) and Luella (3) live in beautiful Dartmouth, MA. David is the CTO of Oomph, Inc. in Boston. Leslie is happily
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Peter Latvis 32 Oakridge Ave. Natick, MA 01760 platvis@gmail.com
Andy Place and his wife Gina welcomed Elliott “Elly” Redden Place to their family in October of 2013.
1992
Matthew Noone 6 Kendall St. Portland, ME 04103
Matt.Noone@ssourcestaffing.com
1993
Jonathan Chapman 77 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840
jonathan.s.chapman@gmail.com
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Jay Flower 29 Arnold Rd. Freeport, ME 04032 jflower@imcgrp.com
1995
Monica Simmons Parker 31 Mayberry Ln. Yarmouth, ME 04096 Msp0513@gmail.com
1998
James Cabot 230 Clifton St. Portland, ME 04103 jecabot@gmail.com Drew Myers CCSFG-5/CTF-70 Unit 25660 FPO AP 96601-4305 saltyhumbird@gmail.com
1999
Zac Fermanis 35 Blue Heron Dr. Somersworth, NH 03878 aemsoccer1@yahoo.com
Adam Huke married Lauren Rubinstein at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville MD in July 2014. Many NYA alumni were thrilled to be in attendance. Nathanna McGivney and her husband, Craig, are thrilled to welcome the newest member of Team McGivney, Callum “Cal” Craig McGivney! Everyone is doing wonderfully. Elizabeth Riotte is happy be back in Maine with her husband, Sam, and their two young daughters Penelope and Eleanor. She is working at Verrill Dana
in Portland where her practice focuses on securities law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and related matters. Hugh Robbins and his wife, Carrie, welcomed Cortland Whitcomb “Whit” to the Robbins Family on November 7, 2013.
Bridget Gagne became engaged to Michael Toomey on July 17, 2014. Betsey Reiche married Patrick Ducas. As seen in the upper right hand picture on this page, many NYA alums were in attendance at the beautiful celebration on July 19, 2014. Stephanie and William Noyes are ecstatic to announce Sybil’s arrival on Thursday July 10, 2014. Everyone is doing well and Penelope LOVES her new sister.
Adam Huke and Lauren Rubinstein wedding. (L to R) Allison (Huke) Felix ’96, Malcolm Thomas ’99, Jon Thompson ’99, Pat Sullivan ’99, Adam and Lauren, Roy Morejon ’99, Stuart Poole ’99, Dave Jensen ’99 and Nick Mascetta ’99
2000
Katie Crockett Stack 298 Bird Hill Rd. Bethel, ME 04217 ktcrockett14@yahoo.com
2001
Seeking class agent! Ashley Dunham married John Smalley on August 9th in Portland, ME. The couple was surrounded by family, and friends, including many NYA Alums! Alexis Fermanis & Dilian Martinez were married March 22, 2014 at Musket Ridge in Myersville, MD surrounded by their friends and family. They honeymooned in Europe, traveling to the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. Dilian is a financial officer for the Organization of American States, and Alexis is the Director of Communications for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. They both work in Washington, DC and reside in Silver Spring, MD.
Betsey Reiche and Patrick Ducas wedding with NYA alums in attendance
2002
Lissa Von Brecht 189 Purchase St. Milford, MA 01757 elvbshu06@gmail.com
2003
Chris Bixby 720 West Lake St., Apt. 402 Minneapolis, MN 55408 christopher.bixby@gmail.com
Ashley Dunham and John Smalley wedding. (L to R) Brad Hilton, Meghan McGoldrick, Brian Stornelli, Stephanie (Brown) Noyes (Baby Sybil), William Noyes, Ashley (Dunham) Smalley, John Smalley, Kelsey Wilcox, Lisa (Weber) Newton, Erin O’Hare, Sam Reiche, Betsey (Reiche) Ducas
Abby Hutchinson Lobert and her husband, Nick, welcomed Lincoln to their family on December 17, 2013. Brent Noyes and Jacqueline Leveroni were married in September, 2012. They have since bought a home in Cumberland, and Jackie gave birth to their daughter, Shiloh Abigail, on November 22, 2013. Brent works for his family’s business in Portland. They enjoy boating, hiking and skiing.
Tara Merrill and Dustin K. Goodell wedding
2004
and Katherine Merrill ’09 were in attendance. Her father Lincoln Merrill ’75 walked her down the aisle and her sister Chelsey Merrill ’06 served as a maid of honor.
Tara Merrill Goodell married Dustin K. Goodell of Bath, Maine, on October 19, 2013 at Spring Meadows Golf Course in Gray, Maine. Abby (Hamilton) Peters ’04, Krista Rogers ’04,
Tara is an Account Manager for KICTeam and Dustin is a Specialist in the Maine Army National Guard. They currently live in Freeport, Maine.
Julia Bachelder 239 Woodford St., Apt. 6 Portland, ME 04103 bachelder.julia@gmail.com
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CLASS NOTES
2005
Molly Moss 24 Peterborough St. Apt. 3 Boston, MA 02215 Mollymoss8@gmail.com
were there to witness their special day! Siobhan and Thomas will be moving to Amherst this fall where Siobhan will be starting her PhD in Comparative Literature at the University of Massachusetts.
2006
Matt Powers is engaged to Stephanie Simpson. Matt and Stephanie met while studying at Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI. Both Matt and Stephanie enjoy going on weekend adventures exploring PEI and got engaged snowshoeing on a trail on Prince Edward Island. The wedding date is set for September 19, 2015.
2007
Henry Gerrity 98 Tuttle Rd. Cumberland, ME 04021
henrygerrity@googlemail.com
Robin Klasek graduated on May 10th, 2014 with a Doctor of Pharmacy from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. He successfully completed all his licensing exams and is now a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in Massachusetts and Texas. Robin will complete his PGY-1 Residency at Houston Methodist Hospital, in Houston, TX. He is planning on completing a second year of residency and becoming a Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Specialist. He is truly thankful for the time he had at NYA, as it was the beginning of his now nine-year long journey. Robin will always look forward to coming back to visit Yarmouth, ME.
Frances Leslie PO Box 248 Wiscasset, ME 04578 fleslie@bates.edu
2008
Anne Znamierowski 14 1/2 Prentiss St., Unit 2F Cambridge, MA 02140 aeznamierowski@gmail.com
Alison Znamierowski 125 Ash Point Road South Harpswell, ME 04079 aznamierowsk@wesleyan.edu Anna Jaeger and Caroline Bowne met up in Paris while studying abroad this past year! Anna was studying in Paris and Caroline was studying in Milan.
Helen Hastings Merrill ’32 March 7, 2014 Edward (Ned) Burry ’71 March of 2014 Elaine Anderson Reynolds Hillock ’48 April 2, 2014 Florence Bennett Wile-Hudson ’39 April 30, 2014 William R. Collins, Sr. ’56 May 17, 2014 Ernest E. Grant ’47 May 23, 2014 Frances Mansfield Freeman Sweetser ’54 July 4, 2014 Jane C. Durgin ‘48 September 8, 2014
2012 Genevieve Leslie ’03, Marion Leslie’08, Caroline Anson ’08 and Hayley Anson ’02 summited Mt. Katahdin amid rain and winds over Labor Day weekend.
2009
Lucy Gerrity 98 Tuttle Rd. Cumberland, ME 04021 lgerrity@nya.org
Peter Hyndman graduated from Drexel with a degree in International Area Studies in June. He is now teaching science and social studies to 3rd to 5th graders in Camden, New Jersey, through Teach For America. Matt Ward ’09, Alex Ward ’10 and Russell Simms ’07 ran into their former coach, Bruce Myers, while visiting Five Islands, Maine on a summer evening.
Siobhan Marie Anderson married Thomas Mei from Montpellier, France on August 2, 2014. She and Thomas met while Siobhan was studying abroad in Montpellier during her time as an undergraduate at Mount Holyoke College. Both Marion Leslie ‘08 and Sarah Holden ‘07
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Christine Reighley P.O. Box 276 South Freeport, ME 04078 crei34@gmail.com
2011
Jim Giberson 227 Brackett St., Apt. C Portland, ME 04102 jgiberson@wright-ryan.com
Harry Hanson is engaged to Amy Campbell. Amy graduated from Colby College and is now studying to be a Nurse Practitioner at UMass while Harry is about to start his third year at Boston College Law School. The wedding will be on July 11, 2015.
2010
Carroll “Bob” Aubens, Jr. ’50 February 10, 2014
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Katie Cawley 7786 Mayflower Hill Rd. Waterville, ME 04901 kcawley1@une.edu
Field hockey standout Kylie Dalbec, now playing at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass., was chosen as the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Field Hockey Player of the Year in Fall 2013. Dalbec had eight goals, seven assists and 23 points and was last season’s NECC Rookie of the Year. Dalbec re-wrote the AMCAT record book in 2013, with career marks in goals (20), assists (13) and points (53) and now holds the AMCATS all-time mark in points (84).
2013
Gianna Nappi 21 South Freeport Rd Freeport, ME 04032 gianna.nappi@gmail.com Burke Paxton 87 West Elm St. Yarmouth, ME 04096 Schooner123@gmail.com
Grace Gilbert had the opportunity to perform with Grammy winning musician Bobby McFerrin at Denison University in March 2014 during The Denison Vail Series. Ben Claytor spent last spring biking cross country from San Francisco, CA to Cape May, NJ to raise money for International Sports Education (ISE), an
organization he founded with classmate Eliott Wellenbach. Following his trek, ISE had its third successful clinic on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas. After an action packed gap year, Ben began college at Bucknell this fall.
Eliott Wellenbach just completed his freshman year at St. Lawrence University. This past summer he worked as a kayak guide assistant in Maine and continued to work on International Sports Education (ISE), the organization he co-founded with Ben Claytor. Eliott is excited to return to St. Lawrence this fall.
2014
Kayla Rose Skidmore College 815 N. Broadway Mailbox #1937 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 krose@skidmore.edu
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PHILANTHROPY
Dave Mitchell ’67 and Judy BradleyMitchell Plan Generous Bequest to NYA As the son of Jack Mitchell, who served as NYA’s Headmaster from 1958 to 1965, and his wife, Harriet, Dave Mitchell ’67 grew up on NYA’s campus when the Headmaster’s family lived in Weld House. To honor his parents’ dedicated service to NYA and his own experience as a student at NYA, Dave and his wife, Judy Bradley-Mitchell, intend to bequeath a portion of their estate to the Academy. Their generous bequest will establish a permanent endowed fund, the “Jack and Harriet Mitchell Head of School’s Leadership Fund.” The Fund will be invested by NYA and the annual income used at the discretion of the Head of School to meet special opportunities that arise during the school year and which are outside of the Academy’s operating budget. The current value of Dave and Judy’s bequest is $250,000.
As Dave explains, “My four years at NYA from 1961 to 1965 were especially formative in shaping my study habits; my intellectual interests; my reading, writing, and speaking capabilities; and my keen interest in current events and the world of ideas. In contrast to the huge public high school I attended after moving to Wisconsin in 1965, NYA’s small size and personal attention provided an ideal environment in which to grow and develop as a young person. Our bequest to NYA is our small way of saying ‘thank you’ to all those who came before us in making NYA a terrific independent school. We hope that our bequest plans will inspire others – alumni, parents, and grandparents alike – to consider including NYA in their estate plans.” As fundraising consultants to select non-profit organizations, both Dave and Judy are keenly aware of the powerful impact that thoughtful estate planning can have on a nonprofit organization. Dave and Judy reside in both Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California where they are actively involved in local cultural organizations and neighborhood associations. They enjoy hiking, walking and biking whenever possible. NYA is extremely grateful to Dave and Judy for including the Academy in their estate plan in such a meaningful way.
Construction Highlights at the Academy Lower School Expanded to Meet Demand After the overwhelming success of the Lower School in the 2013-14 school year, NYA expanded the Lower School building this summer to meet the increased enrollment demand. The expansion created four new classrooms, a spacious lobby, a front porch entry, and accommodates 50 new students from Toddler through Grade 4. This project was made possible by many individuals, families and foundations, including the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, as well as a generous matching gift from one NYA family.
Girls’ Varsity Locker Room Renovation in Travis Roy Arena Our athletes are benefitting from beautiful renovations, including custom-made wooden lockers, A/V equipment and other upgrades that fit the needs of our varsity athletes. “We are so grateful to the many amazing donors who made this project possible. The girls and coaches are
thrilled with the new enhancements in the space, which enhance team unity and coaching instruction,” said NYA Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach, Lucy Gerrity ’09.
Lower School Play Space A new innovative, natural play space and outdoor classroom complements the Lower School curriculum and enhances the student experience for NYA’s youngest students from Toddler through Grade 4. North Yarmouth Academy is grateful to the Welch Charitable Fund at the Maine Community Foundation for a grant of $25,000 to design and construct the outdoor play space.
Safford Center Dining Facility The Libra Foundation awarded a grant to the Academy to renovate Safford Center in historic Curtis Hall. Curtis Hall is one of sixteen buildings on NYA’s twenty-five acre campus and is the center of academic and student life. Safford Center serves as the campus dining facility, theater and a multi-purpose meeting space.
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The Academy Fund
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS
“TELL ME, WHAT IS IT YOU PLAN TO DO WITH YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE?” In her poem “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver asks us to consider how we spend our time and the impact we will have in the world. Where are we focusing our attention? Are we making a difference? As we consider the past year at North Yarmouth Academy, we are overwhelmed by the myriad of ways that you have made a difference for our school and its students. From our new Lower School to tuition assistance for students of exceptional promise, you are helping us make the world a better place – one student at a time. We are deeply grateful for your generous support and are pleased to share some highlights from our year in philanthropy: • You contributed a total of $632,808 to NYA this year, 20% more than in seven of the prior eight years • Over 700 individuals, families, foundations and businesses supported NYA’s mission • Annual giving to current operating expenses topped $255,000 • We expanded our new Lower School, adding four new classrooms and creating room for 55 new students, thanks to foundations, individuals and a challenge match from one generous family • Donors responded in force and funded the beautiful renovation of the girls’ locker room in Travis Roy Arena
• The NYA Soiree Committee raised over $41,000 in support of arts, athletics, and financial aid – and brought the community together for a festive party! • Foundation grants funded renovations in Safford Center and a creative new Lower School play space for our youngest students • Planned gifts of $250,000 will support the future success and sustainability of our school • You broke participation records in support from parents (61%), grandparents (27%) and alumni parents (10%) Amidst the data and analytics, the story that emerges is one of deep commitment to our school and its students. You supported both the current work of the school and our vision for the future. We could not be more appreciative. As we look forward, we are excited to introduce The Academy Fund to our loyal supporters. The Academy Fund (formerly the Annual Fund) is your investment in the premium education that North Yarmouth Academy offers: an exceptional student body, master teachers and a structured program that challenges and supports. In renaming the Fund, we are recognizing and celebrating your loyalty to the Academy and its important mission. Thank you for your investment in North Yarmouth Academy and for making the Academy and its students a part of your one wild and precious life.
Kristen P. Farnham, P ’18,’18 Director of Development
2013-14 GIVING TO NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY Affiliation
Annual Fund
Restricted Giving
Giving Totals
Board of Trustees
$59,697
$52,256
$111,953
Parents
$58,490
$117,950
$176,440
Grandparents
$37,374
$12,764
$50,138
Alumni
Alumni Parents Faculty/Staff
Corporations, Foundations & Organizations Other
GRAND TOTAL
$26,938
$18,142 $10,672 $1,160
$1,474 $550
$629
$67,856
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$18,692 $11,301 $69,016
$42,919
$123,937
$166,856
$255,392
$377,416
$632,808
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$28,412
NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY 2013-2014 PHILANTHROPY REPORT
THE 2013-2014 PHILANTHROPY REPORT REFLECTS GIFTS MADE TO NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY BETWEEN JULY 1, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2014. BOTH UNRESTRICTED ANNUAL GIFTS AND RESTRICTED GIFTS ARE INCLUDED. NYA IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THESE DONORS.
Benefactor’s Circle $10,000+ Anonymous (3) N Allen M. ’60 and Victoria Bornheimer N Cabot Family Charitable Trust David and Lynne Champoux N Mark and Sue Kowlzan Libra Foundation David Osborne Michael and Priscilla B. Savage N Welch Charitable Fund Academy Circle $5,000-$9,999 Stephan Bachelder and Deborah Strachan N Josh and Susan Burns N John and Ronni-Jo Carpenter N Jonathan and Kristin Cohen Margaret Griswold Timothy and Barbara Mahoney Stephen Malcom and Martha Barrett N Lee and Caroline Mallett N Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill N Bruce and Anne Myers N Todd and Alison Prawer N Peter and Deirdre Quesada N Betsy Johnson and Daniel Soroff Founder’s Circle $1,814$4,999 Kurt Adams Nick and Jessie Alberding Anonymous N Briggs Advertising James P. Brown ’88 N Margaret Fast N Joseph Faulstich ’76 N Jay and Julie Flower ’94 N Denise Hilzer Patricia Hoynoski John M. Kauffmann Bingbing and Rong Lu Roger and Margot Milliken Mrs. Judith Miskell N Warren and Harriet Miskell N Brian Noyes and Eugenie Francine N Daniel and Jane O’Halloran N Patriot Insurance Company Bruce and Margaret Podhouser Bruce Poliquin Christopher and Mary Poulin Michael Rayder Chip and Lynne Roche N Eric and Laura Schaeffer N Gary Schroeder Mrs. Alexandra White Smith N Lee and Holly Thibodeau Caroline Olmstead Wallach ’95 N David ’96 and Rebecca Williams Head of School’s Circle $1,000-$1,813 Anonymous (4) David and Laura Argitis Dana Bartone and Margaret Limm John Bueche and Sarah Kelly
Lewis and Susan Cabot Michael Caron and Julia Bjorn N Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon N Kevin and Annemarie Curnin N James and Jean Detert N Frank and Michelle Fassett N G. David and Margaret J. Fenderson N David and Heidi Fitz N Jose and Diana Garcia N Garry W. and Julia Hallee’79 Michael and Lisa Hebert F. Alan Hull and Susan Kepes Walter Juve Edith W. and Hamilton F. Kean N Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelley Kevin Kelley and Theresa Webber Richard and Alexandra Maurer N Scott and Barbara Marr Nelson and Elizabeth Mead N Peter and Lynn E. Noyes N James and Elizabeth Orser Christie Rockey Takahiro and Susan Sato N Theodore ’60 and Sharon Libby Sharp ’61 N Peter and Ann Sheldon Silver Street Group LLC Thomas and Lillian Smith Patricia Thelven Michael Thelven Rob and Betsy Tod G. Robert and JoAnn A. Tod Dana ’80 and Elizabeth Twombly N Charles, Catherine and Lissa von Brecht ’02 and Catherine Werner von Brecht ’05 David and Diana Warren N Honor Roll Circle $500-$999 Anonymous N Richard and Debra Abbondanza N Robin and Victoria Baron Baron and Joanne Becker David Burkey and Linda Zembsch Bill and Linda Burnham J. Nicholas Burns ’63 William Chapman III and Holly Bentley Mitchell N Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Clock, Jr. N Greg and Anne Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curnin N John Drisko and Cindy Boothby N Tom and Anne Echeverria N Elderboys Basketball Bill and June Farnham Cory and Lyndie Fasold ’96 N Christopher and Jane Flower N George and Cornelia Ford N Peter and Marie Gerrity N Jim and Mary Gribbel Christopher and Maria Grill Jan and Todd Haedrich Michael Hildreth ’87 Erik and Nancy Jensen
∞ Deceased N Three or more years of consecutive giving
Seth Johnson and Elisabeth Hoffman Leonard Kaminow and Maria Mazorra N Josh Kelton ’06 Keith Kostelnik and Catherine Jakubowitch N Veli and Judy Lapinoja Ian and Leslie Leishman N Arthur Lin and Wanda Wu Pamela MacQuarrie Patrick and Jacqueline ∞ Maidman N Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.M. Maidman Mrs. Elinor Malcom Walter and Linda Manchester John and Tammy McCarthy Ryen G. ’83 and Ursula Munro N William H. and Linda Myers ’57 William and Stephanie Noyes ’01 N Andrew T. Savage ’88 Scott Dugas Trucking and Excavating Curt and Nina Scribner N David D. Selleck ’54 N Jonathan and Mary Telsey Carl Tourigny Mrs. Marjorie Twombly N Bill Waldron and Stacie Hamilton-Waldron Mrs. Claudia Webster N Black and Orange Circle $250 - $499 Nather Al Musawi and Walaa Al Dabbagh Diana Morse Allen ’53 N Philip and Meredith Anson Robert L. Appleby ’50 N Eric and Amy Austin N Walter and Gayle Barschdorf Stephen and Ellen Barton Chris Bixby ’03 N Ann Block and Donald Youker Robert and Anne Brochu/ Brochu Design Thomas and Mollie Burrill Peter and Gail Cinelli William and Emily Clark R. Brian Clarke ’80 Torrey Cooke N Ms. Madeleine G. Corson Patrick and Joyce T. Coughlan Tim and Laurie Coughlin Jennifer Lane Crosby ’85 N Christopher Curran ’04 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dumaine Dr. and Mrs. Rod Durgin Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein N David W. H. Fenderson ’81 and Anne-Louise Goulet N Peter and Jodi Galvin James ’98 and Courtney Anson Garrett ’98 Qingfeng Guo and Mrs. Di Zhang Robert and Rebecca Hamilton Robert G. Hanscome ’53
Jack and Kathleen Hardy N Phyllis Hetzler N Eric and Carolyn Hoffman Andre J. Hungerford N David Case LeClair ’94 N N. Rich ’64 and Laura Lindquist Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Loring William and Susan Martens N Dr. Matthew M. McLaughlin and Geralyn S. Campanelli Bruce and Eva McVicar Lorenzo Mendizabal, Esq.’78 Kristina Minister Kenneth Moller and Tracey Burton Moore Painting Peter and Brunilda Muller N Donald and Jean Nichols NYA Parents’ Association N Greg Paxton and Lynne Werner N Roger and Shirley Piasio Dirk and Ann Poole N Michael A. Putnam ’86 Reynolds & Sons Disposal Service Stephen and Kathryn Rosenfeld Martha Russell/Audubon Water Company N Keith and Tracey Russell ’84 N Andrew and Catriona Sangster N Theodore and Lynn Stam N James and Elizabeth Taylor N Hall and Deborah Thompson N Joel Thompson ’90 Maria Gove Tringale ’81 N Tom and Marilyn Tyler Dr. Barbara Waldron John E. Williams ’64 N Jim and Zaidee Winton ’66 N Loyalty Circle under $250 T. Bradley Abbott ’08 Jesse and Jennifer Abbott Jennifer Ackerman David and Deborah Adams N Dr. and Mrs. David L. Adams N Dennis and Christine Anderson N Erik and Dana Anderson Derek Anderson and Natalie Dean Alisa Young and Coley Andrews ’99 Tory Atwell Bell ’97 Margaret Rigg Atwood Jeanette August and Michael Hynes N Mr. and Mrs. Russell Austin Roger Austin and Betty Kennedy Thomas Austin ’04 Kamal Ayad and Aldona O. Shumway Tom and Sharon Babbitt Elizabeth Bakewell Jason and Danielle Fisher Barschdorf N Daniel Bartlett ’04 Bartley’s Driving School/Nelson Bartley Bill and Teresa Bartolini Monte G. Basbas, Jr. ’71
Kristi and Scott Belesca N William and Michelle Bennett Ellen Benson ’90 N Andrew Bertocci and Jeanette Barnard N Alison Beyea Kathryn L. Biberstein Vic and Janet Bilodeau Roscoe Bishop ’02 Kenneth and Beverly Bixby N Eric Blakeman ’90 N Michelle Bolen and Loretta Beisel Garrett and Janet Bowne Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bradley Rene and Yvonne Braun N Walter and Wendy Briggs N Duncan Briggs ’08 Gleynn E. Brooks, Jr. ’50 N Mr. Timothy Brown Bruce B. Brown, Jr. ’66 N Olive M. Upton Bruins ’42 Christian and Michele Buehner Colin Bumby ’00 Paul Burns and Kristin Jhamb Kathleen Butterfield N Philip and Suzanne Butterfield James Cabot ’98 N Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cady Susan Macdonald Campbell ’52 N Ralph and Anne Capasso Jeanne Cardwell N Alison Carpenter ’09 Earl Cash ’54 Katheryn Cawley ’12 Robert ‘50 and Janice Crouse Chamberlain ’55 N Phillip Champoux ’10 N Alexander Champoux ’07 N Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 Ronald Chicoine Christina Cinelli ’97 Campbell and Jennie Clegg N Robert B. Colby ’69 N Mr. Arthur Collins N Malcolm and Susan Collins Ann Connelly Colleen Wyman Cook ’47 Matt and Stephanie Cook Kent Cooper Daniel Coulombe N Ryan Coulombe N Johanna Coale Coyle ’97 N Angela Gleason Crocker ’89 N Millard ’47 and Elizabeth Trask Crossett ’48 Garry W. Croudis ’55 Matthew Curran ’04 Ted ’62 and Laurie Curtis N John E. Cussen ’66 Iessa Dahia and Amani Abdalla David and Sandi Daigle N Bill Dame Holly and Matt Dana N Deanna Davis Benjamin C. Davis ’72 Geoff and Julie Davis Steve and Katherine Davis Daniel and Kathleen Dearing N
Mrs. Doris Dearing David and Catherine Demers James and Anita Demetropoulos Ann Deming N Michael and Diane Dennison Tobin and Stacy Densmore Peter Dickson and Rachel Farrington James and Doris Diemer N Craig and Sherilyn Dietrich N Edward and Jennifer Dillon Lillian M. and Ronald Dolloff N Ruth Smith Douglass ’36 N Bruce Drouin and Janet Hansen N Lydia Drown Kelly and Alec Dun Tom and Sandi Dunham N Leslie Durgin and Erik Szymczak Mike and Toby Dutton N Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Duvall N David and Asha Echeverria N Pamelia Edgerton and Sara Dickey Michael and Jennifer Elkins David and Elaine Elliott N Ann Woodworth Ellis ’78 Charles Emerson N Paul and Lolly Errickson Mr. and Mrs. James Ertner Mr. and Mrs. William Esancy Marjorie Seabury Estabrook ’47 N Elizabeth S.M. Estey Richard T. Ewell ’91 N Bob and Kristen Farnham Barbara and Brian Farrell N Colleen Fasold ’03 Mark and Pattie Fasold Robert Fast N Matt and Jen Feehan N Donna Maxell Felker’60 N Margaret Fenderson’84 N Fred Field and Karen Dobbyn N Peter Fitz ’05 Richard Fox Paul Frager and Farrah PirkinFrager Scott and Jennifer Frank Edmund and Ellen Gagne James Gagnon and Margaret Hausman Shannon Gallagher N Ed and Pam Galvin Sydney Garcia ’14 Zachery Garcia ’07 N Crombie and Deborah Garrett N Michael and Cynthia Gengras N Peter Gerrity ’05 N Lucy Gerrity ’09 James Michael Giberson ’06 Philip Gleason and Mary Schendel Philip H. Gleason ’08 N John and Becky Glezen Barbara Goodbody Jeffrey and Christa Goodell Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. and Missy Gove Eliot Grady
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NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY Eric Graham N Heidi and Michael Grant N William W. Graves N Benson Gray and Laurie Hasty Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrew Grimes Lee and Linda Griswold Lance and Joy Guliani N Rosalie Hackleman Regina and Patrick Hackleman N William and Susan Hager N John W. Hamilton ’78 N Bruce and Ruthanne Hamlin Hannaford Brothers Co. Burnett M. Hansen ’81 N Joseph and Pamela Hanson N David and Janice Hapke Edward P. and Kathleen Harding William and Marnee Harke Jim and Kathie Harper N Carol and Dana Harris N William Hart ’68 Andrew M. Hayes ’91 N Alexis Heldenbrand ’13 Bob and Ross Henderson N Merton Henry N Charlotte and Roger Hewson N William Heywood and Barbara Loux Robert and Deborah Hilscher Stephen Hinchman and Deborah Weis Preston H. Hoffman’73 Todd Holbrook N Karin Hoppenbrouwers and Rob Sobak N Jennifer and Richard N. Hubbell Charles and Mary Hudson N Glenyce Brooks Hughes ’50 N Allison Huke Felix ’96 Leslie Hyde and Richard Sanford Gracie Hyndman ’07 Gabrielle Ingram Nathan I. Isaacson ’06 N Patrick and Christina Jackson Lois E. Fogg Jackson’44 N Tara and Doug Johnson N Judith Scott Jones ’57 N Jacquelyn Jones and George Vecchia Rufus H. Jones III ’62 N Robert and Roberta Jordan N Tucker Kelton ’03 N Peter and Grace Kendrick N Timothy W. Kendrick ’92 N Erica Kent and Mike Berkowitz N Chad Kessler Khoa and Jenny Khuong N Dan King N Nancy Klosteridis Ed and Kris Kloza Alex Kloza N Richard L. ’60 and Joyce Fowler Knight ’59 Jonathan and Cynthia Knowles Nora and John Krainis N Harriet Kristenson James and Amy Kuhn Viveca and Eddie Kwan Eloi and Claire Lachance Marena Lagerstrom Rachael Blanchard Lake ’03 N Karen Lambert Barbara and Mark Lambert N Jenna Lane ’08
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Cailean Lane ’12 Anna and Joshua Langstaff Alan and Robin Lapoint Mrs. Fayne Lappas Cathy and Bill Latvis Peter J. Latvis ’91 Andrea Lauerman and Tim Fallon Nazaire G. and Judy LeBlanc ’61 N Rick and Jennifer Leech Sidney A. Leighton ’60 N Marion Sanders Leiter ’73 William and Amy Lent Seaver and Anne Leslie Mrs. Joan Leslie Genevieve Leslie ’03 Marion Leslie’08 Frances Leslie’11 N Thomas and Caroline Limm Richard ’54 and Lois Rogers Lippincott ’55 N Donald ’80 and Tracy Littlefield Jianqing Liu and Jian Wang Theda Logan James Lounsbury ’97 Suzanne and Gary Lydick Robert and Catherine Machin Mr. and Mrs. Bernon Madore Kenneth and Jennifer Madore Ross and Marissa Markonish N Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martin N John and Elizabeth Martin Andrea Gove Martin ’85 Joshua and Rebecca Marvil Mrs. Dorothy Mathews Jennifer Mathews Patia Maule ’99 Christopher Mazzurco N Jack and Mary McCaffery Professor Jeffrey McCarthy ’83 Kelly McCormack ’03 Lisa and Kevin McGlinn N Meghan E. McGoldrick ’01 N Andrew and Carrie McIntosh Leslie E. J. Badham McKinley ’89 Hilary Moyler McKinnon Sean and Monique McLellan Iver McLeod and Barbara Charry Jack and Elaine McMahon N Timothy and Jill McMahon ’93 N Sean and Sallie McMullan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McVicar N Ed and Margo Meehan N Daniel Melnick’01 Clara Mendell Peter W. and Lisa Mertz Karen Messick and Mike Sfirri N Alison Metsker N Todd I. Miller ’61 N David L. Mitchell ’67 N Michael and Ashley Spicer Moody ’02 N Tim Moody N Douglas and Deborah Morton Katherine Mueller ’01 N Andrew Mueller ’05 N Mr. and Mrs. William Munro Edith Webster Naegele’94 N Sunil Nayak’90 Stephen Neill and Theresa Kelly Susan Nelles Thomas and Renee Newman James and Mary Nicholas N Debora Noone
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Edward D. and Ann Noyes N Mary Noyes Alexandra Noyes ’08 John and Cynthia Nye Heidi and Michael O’Connor N Mary and Gary O’Connor Jill and Bryan O’Connor N Charles and Susan Oestreicher Drew Oestreicher ’89 Briana O’Hare Laurence ’99 N Kelly Orr N J. Stewart and Brenda Orser Jason Paquin Lisa A. Parker ’77 N Burke Paxton ’13 John and Susan Pearson Annalee Pease Edwin P. Pendleton ’85 Kevin M. Peterson ’89 N Mrs. Katharine Philbrick Erik Piasio ’02 N Alexander Pilitsis ’08 Elmer and Sandra Plummer Pierre and Mary Jo Poitras Stuart Poole ’99 Jeffrey and Katherine Porch Alysa Curtis Porter ’97 N Dianne Post N Howard M. Potter, Jr. Mr. Stephen D. Purington ’70 N Gaetano and Phebe Royer Quattrucci ’81 N Mary and Patrick Quinn N Alan L. Ramsdell, II ’88 Ian Ramsey Stephen and Karen Rand Gard and Mary Rand Brooke Rayder ’07 N Cameron Rayder ’12 N Nicholas Rayder ’12 N Susan Reed and Robert L. Cave Michael and Deborah Regan Mrs. Mary Regan N Doug and Jessie Reighley Elizabeth Scribner Repetto ’88 Don and Pat Richards John and Linda Riehl John A. and Lisa Robbins N Fenna Robbins ’07 Robbins Historical Research/ Jay Robbins David E. Robinson ’54 N Maggie Rogan ’94 Michele Duvall Rose Travis Roy ’94 Jonathan and Jennifer Rudin Dr. Leonard and Ella Rudin Abbi Rusinek Joseph Russell and Jana Caldwell N Erika and Jeremy Sahlman Mr. and Mrs. Alden H. Sawyer, Jr. N Anne Thompson Schutz ’88 Frederick and Peri Schuyler Scott Simons Architects LLC/ Scott Simons Mr. Campbell Searle Cynthia Sevigny Justin Sharaf N Robert and Susan Sharp Blair B. Shea ’79 Peter and Dianne Shepley Aldona A. Shumway Peter Sillin and Betsy Tomilinson N Robert and Kate Silvers N
Lauren Silverson David Simpson and Carol Eisenberg Edgar and Susan Sinibaldi John F. Skillman Tom and Sandra Slowey Austin Smith and Amy Cohan Nathan and Jessica Smith N Elizabeth and Phillip Smith N Ralph S. Sparks ’72 Scott Steinberg James Sterling N Mr. William Stiles Benjamin Stone ’96 Brian Stornelli ’01 N Scott and Marie Stuckey Lynn Sullivan N Natasha Malinski Sun ’98 N Jake Susla ’12 Ernest T. Swanson ’64 N Robert ’73 and Karen Swenson N Scott and Donna Tardif Target Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Telsey Katherine and Steve Thomas N Randall Wade Thomas and Jay Thomas Jeffrey Townes ’93 N Jeffrey and Mary Ellen Tracy Matthew and Kate Tufts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Tuttle N Linda and Scott Vaillancourt N Theodore Vaughan ’67 N Mrs. Catherine Myers Vilburn ’54 N Yasmin Craig Vitalius Joakim Wahlstrom Leslie Seymour Wears ’63 N Mr. Peter B. Webster N Patricia Wellenbach N Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wells N Karen Wentworth and Greg Skillman Samuel ’52 and Florence Plummer Whittemore ’52 Gilbert M. and Cynthia Wilcox N Kelsey Wilcox ’02 Sharlene and LaForest Willey N Allan S. Wilson ’61 Jay and Jennifer Yilmaz N Jonathan and Susan Young N Dr. Christopher M. Zitnay ’82 Anne Znamierowski ’08 Matching Gift Companies: First Hawaiian Bank Pepsico Foundation Pimco Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Unum In-Kind Donors: Nick and Jessie Alberding Antonia’s Pizzeria Azure Café Stephen and Ellen Barton Briggs Advertising Bruce’s Burritos Brunswick Golf Club Buck’s Naked BBQ Clayton’s Café Clean-o-Rama Inc. Conundrum The Country Club Inn CVC Catering DeLorme Edward and Jennifer Dillon
Dixon Golf Elsmere BBQ & Wood Grill Estabrook’s Vicki Farsaci Investment Management and Consulting Group Fox Ridge Golf Club Gather Grill 233 Hannaford Brothers Co. Harraseeket Inn Ice It Bakery The Lobster Cooker Mark and Sue Kowlzan Leavitt and Parris, Inc./Fortune, LLC Maine Indoor Karting Maine Roasters Coffee Mainely Custard The Good Life Market Maple’s Organics Roger and Margot Milliken Mingo Springs Golf Course Muddy Rudder Northcenter PFG Old Port Sea Grill and Raw Bar Old World Gourmet David Osborne Oscar’s New American Otto Pizza Pedro O’Hara’s Performance Food Group/ Northcenter Perkins – A Gordon Food Service Company Romeo’s Royal River Grill House Eric and Laura Schaeffer Aldona Shumway Spring Meadows Golf Course Lee and Holly Thibodeau Tyler Technologies Rob and Betsy Tod Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center Catherine Myers Vilburn ’54 Wawenock Golf Course Yosaku Restaurant Zen Chinese Bistro
Steve Morris Golf Tournament Sponsors Clean-O-Rama Co., Inc. Joseph Faulstich ’76 Hancock Lumber Lebel and Harriman LLP Debora Noone Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth Single Source Staffing The Swan Agency
NYA Soiree Sponsors Alexander and Schmidt Apex Luxury Rentals LLC Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union Audubon Water Company Camp Nashoba North Custom Coach and Limousine Hopkinson and Abbondanza Investment Management and Consulting Group Intermed James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast Knickerbocker Group, Inc. Lebel and Harriman, LLP Orthodontic Associates Pierce Atwood LLP Portland Volvo Robert W. Baird and Co. Gary and Linda ∞ Schroeder Silver Street Group, LLC Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep The Belted Cow Co., LLC Yarmouth Boat Yard, Inc.
In memory of Frank Knight ’25 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61
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 John Bartone Dana Bartone and Margaret Limm In memory of Ralph Becker Patrica Wellenbach In memory of Geraldine Coffin Brown ’34 Lillian M. and Ronald Dolloff In memory of Priscilla Cash ’54 Earl Cash ’54 In memory of Juli Chicoine Lucy Gerrity ’09 In memory of Janet Phipps Clarke ’60 Donna Maxell Felker ’60 In memory of Scott Decker Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of D. Bruce Eldon Denise Hilzer In memory of Dean W. Hayward, Sr. Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Josette Olinger Heywood William Heywood and Barbara Loux
In memory of Brian and Deborah Kroot Lucy Gerrity ’09 In memory of David Larsen ’61 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 In memory of William A. Leeman Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Carolyn McCallum ’51 Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Jack and Harriet Mitchell David L. Mitchell ’67 In memory of Mr. Mitchell and the Teaching Staff of 1963 J. Nicholas Burns In memory of Steve Morris Elizabeth Scribner Repetto ’88 In memory of Elaine A. Reynolds ’48 Catherine Myers Vilburn ’54
2013-2014 PHILANTHROPY REPORT In memory of Robert Robinson ’53 David E. Robinson ’54
In honor of Sara Hyde-Sanford ’06 Leslie Hyde and Dick Sanford
In memory of Linda Schroeder Gary Schroeder
In honor of Martyn Keen Austin Smith and Amy CohanSmith
In memory of Howard Small Merrill Barker Chapin ’61 In memory of Nancy A. Stiles William Stiles In memory of Frances Mansfield Sweetser ’54 Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill In memory of Merle Worth ’61 Merrill Barker Chapin ’61
HONORARY GIFTS Gifts were made in honor of many of our friends, including numerous talented faculty and staff members. Our deep appreciation to these donors: In honor of the Class of 1954 David E. Robinson ’54 In honor of Eric Austin Michael and Diane Dennison Hilary Moyler McKinnon In honor of Danielle Barschdorf Hilary Moyler McKinnon In honor of Wesley ’14 and Acacia Bright ’16 Arthur Collins In honor of Conor Clock ’18 Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Clock In honor of Bill Dame Robert and Susan Sharp Fred Field and Karen Dobbyn In honor of Holly Dana Gaetano and Phebe Royer Quattrucci ’81 In honor of Connor Dillon ’18 John and Susan Pearson In honor of Bud Flaherty Charles and Mary Hudson In honor of Benjamin ’20 and Owen Frank ’22 Frederick and Peri Schuyler In honor of Lucy Gerrity ’09 Peter Fitz ’05 In honor of Peter Gerrity ’05 Peter Fitz ’05 In honor of Heidi Grant Pamelia Edgerton and Sara Dickey In honor of Arthur Hansen William and Linda Myers ’57 Samuel and Florence Plummer Whittemore ’52 In honor of Bill Harke William and Amy Lent Richard and Alexandra Maurer In honor of Todd Holbrook Don and Pat Richards
In honor of Allison ’94 and Matthew Kelley ’96 Kevin Kelley and Theresa Webber In honor of Khoa Khuong Pamelia Edgerton and Sara Dickey In honor of Nora Krainis Robert and Susan Sharp In honor of Dr. and Mrs.∞ Patrick Maidman Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.M. Maidman In honor of Marissa Markonish Jonathan and Kristen Cohen In honor of Patia Maule ’99 Peter and Gail Cinelli In honor of Max ’14, Claire ’16 and Linus Maurer ’20 Alexandra White Smith In honor of Coach Chris Mazzurco Roger Austin and Betty Kennedy In honor of Jack McMahon Charles, Catherine and Lissa von Brecht ’02 and Catherine von Brecht Werner ’05 Alexander Champoux ’07 In honor of Blake’16 and Afton Morton ’20 Douglas and Deborah Morton In honor of Bruce Myers Jesse and Jennifer Abbott Anonymous Daniel Bartlett ’04 Garrett and Janet Bowne James Cabot ’98 Patrick and Joyce Coughlan Christopher Curran ’04 Mike and Toby Dutton Barbara Goodbody Jim and Mary Gribbel Bruce and Ruthanne Hamlin Jonathan and Cynthia Knowles Marion Sanders Leiter ’73 Pamela MacQuarrie James and Mary Nicholas Debora Noone Burke Paxton ’13 Michael A. Putnam ’86 Alan L. Ramsdell II Hall and Deborah Thompson In honor of NYA’s Bicentennial Cameron and Patricia Bright Catherine Myers Vilburn ’54 In honor of the NYA Faculty Benson Gray and Laurie Hasty Chip and Lynne Roche In honor of Lauren ’18 and Jameson Orser ‘23 James and Elizabeth Orser
∞ Deceased N Three or more years of consecutive giving
In honor of Abigail Hamilton Peters ’04 Robert and Rebecca Hamilton
Class of 1948 9% participation Elizabeth Trask Crossett
In honor of Ian Ramsey Phillip Champoux ’10 Peter and Gail Cinelli
Class of 1950 20% participation Robert L. Appleby N Gleynn E. Brooks Jr. N Robert Chamberlain N Glenyce Brooks Hughes N
In honor of Melanie Regan ’15 Mary Regan In honor of Brad Rockey ’16 Patricia Hoynoski In honor of Theodore Rudin ’19 Dr. Leonard and Ella Rudin In honor of Andrew ’19 and Jack Schaeffer ’22 Jeanne Cardwell In honor of Albie and Peg Smith Peter and Dianne Shepley In honor of Hadley ’26 and Eliza Smith ’29 Thomas and Lillian Smith In honor of Nate Smith William and Amy Lent In honor of Lynn Sullivan Fayne Lappas In honor of Samuel Telsey ’20 Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Telsey In honor of Lea Webster ’18 Claudia Webster In honor of Aidan Yilmaz ’19 Paul Kelley
DONORS BY AFFILIATION This list is based on gifts to the Annual Fund during the 2013-14 fiscal year and each donor’s affiliation with North Yarmouth Academy during that time. Each donor appears in only one category recognizing his or her primary affiliation with the school. For example, if an individual is a faculty member and a current parent, he or she is listed under Faculty/Staff.
ALUMNI
8% overall participation Class of 1936 25% participation Ruth Smith Douglass N Class of 1942 20% participation Olive M. Upton Bruins
Class of 1952 13% participation Susan Macdonald Campbell N Samuel and Florence Plummer Whittemore
Class of 1954 25% participation Earl Cash David E. Robinson N David D. Selleck N Catherine Myers Vilburn N Richard Lippincott N Class of 1955 15% participation Janice Crouse Chamberlain N Garry W. Croudis Lois Rogers Lippincott N Class of 1957 8% participation Judith Scott Jones N William H. and Linda Myers
Class of 1960 11% participation Donna Maxell Felker N Sidney A. Leighton N Richard L. Knight Class of 1961 9% participation Merrill Barker Chapin Nazaire G. LeBlanc N Todd I. Miller N Allan S. Wilson Class of 1962 5% participation Ted Curtis N Rufus H. Jones III N Class of 1963 5% participation J. Nicholas Burns Leslie Seymour Wears N
Class of 1944 10% participation Lois E. Fogg Jackson N
Class of 1964 7% participation Richard L. Small Ernest T. Swanson N John E. Williams N
Class of 1947 18% participation Colleen Wyman Cook Marjorie Seabury Estabrook N Millard Crossett
Class of 1966 6% participation Bruce B. Brown, Jr. N John E. Cussen Jim Winton N
Class of 1968 3% participation William Hart Class of 1969 3% participation Robert B. Colby N Class of 1970 3% participation Stephen D. Purington N Class of 1971 2% participation Monte G. Basbas, Jr.
Class of 1953 11% participation Diana Morse Allen N Robert G. Hanscome
Class of 1959 3% participation Joyce Fowler Knight
Class of 1967 6% participation David L. Mitchell N Theodore Vaughan N
Class of 1972 4% participation Benjamin C. Davis Ralph S. Sparks Class of 1973 7% participation Preston H. Hoffman Marion Sanders Leiter Robert Swenson, Jr. N Class of 1976 2% participation Joseph Faulstich N Class of 1977 4% participation Lisa A. Parker N Class of 1978 18% participation Ann Woodworth Ellis John W. Hamilton N Lorenzo Mendizabal, Esq.
Class of 1986 5% participation Michael A. Putnam Class of 1987 5% participation Michael Hildreth Class of 1988 20% participation James P. Brown N Alan L. Ramsdell, II Elizabeth Scribner Repetto Andrew T. Savage Anne Thompson Schutz Class of 1989 12% participation Angela Gleason Crocker N Leslie E. J. Badham McKinley Drew Oestreicher Kevin M. Peterson N Class of 1990 15% participation Ellen Benson N Eric Blakeman N Sunil Nayak Joel Thompson Class of 1991 15% participation Richard T. Ewell N Andrew M. Hayes N Peter J. Latvis Class of 1992 4% participation Timothy W. Kendrick N Class of 1993 5% participation Jeffrey Townes N
Class of 1979 7% participation Garry W. and Julia Hallee Blair B. Shea
Class of 1994 8% participation David Case LeClair Edith Webster Naegele N Maggie Rogan
Class of 1980 6% participation R. Brian Clarke
Class of 1995 6% participation Caroline Olmstead Wallach N
Class of 1981 11% participation Burnett M. Hansen N Phebe Royer Quattucci Maria Gove Tringale N
Class of 1996 10% participation Cory Fasold N Allison Huke Felix Benjamin Stone
Class of 1982 4% participation Christopher M. Zitnay
Class of 1997 18% participation Tory Atwell Bell Christina Cinelli Johanna Coale Coyle N James Lounsbury Alysa Curtis Porter N
Class of 1983 4% participation Jeffrey McCarthy Class of 1984 11% participation Margaret Fenderson N Keith Russell N Class of 1985 13% participation Jennifer Lane Crosby N Andrea Gove Martin Edwin P. Pendleton
Class of 1998 14% participation James Cabot N Natasha Malinski Sun N James Garrett Courtney Anson Garrett Class of 1999 9% participation Alisa Young Briana O’Hare Laurence N Stuart Poole
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NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY Class of 2000 4% participation Colin Bumby Class of 2001 19% participation Meghan E. McGoldrick N Daniel Melnick Katherine Mueller N William and Stephanie Noyes N Brian Stornelli N Class of 2002 16% participation Roscoe Bishop Erik Piasio N Kelsey Wilcox Lissa von Brecht
Class of 2004 11% participation Thomas Austin Daniel Bartlett Christopher Curran Matthew Curran Class of 2005 6% participation Peter Fitz Andrew Mueller N Catherine von Brecht Werner Class of 2006 8% participation James Michael Giberson Nathan I. Isaacson N Josh Kelton Class of 2007 12% participation Alexander Champoux N Zachery Garcia N Gracie Hyndman Brooke Rayder N Fenna Robbins
Class of 2009 2% participation Alison Carpenter Class of 2010 2% participation Phillip Champoux N Class of 2011 2% participation Frances Leslie N
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Class of 2013 7% participation Alexis Heldenbrand Burke Paxton
ALUMNI PARENTS
Class of 2003 17% participation Chris Bixby N Rachael Blanchard Lake N Colleen Fasold Tucker Kelton N Kelly McCormack
Class of 2008 15% participation T. Bradley Abbott Duncan Briggs Philip H. Gleason N Jenna Lane Alexander Pilitsis Anne Znamierowski
Class of 2012 20% participation Katheryn Cawley Cailean Lane Cameron Rayder N Nicholas Rayder N Jake Susla
10% Participation Jesse and Jennifer Abbott Philip and Meredith Anson Roger Austin and Betty Kennedy Kenneth and Beverly Bixby N Garrett and Janet Bowne David Burkey and Linda Zembsch Lewis and Susan Cabot Peter and Gail Cinelli Malcolm and Susan Collins Michael and Diane Dennison James and Jean Detert N Craig and Sherilyn Dietrich N Bruce Drouin and Janet Hansen N Tom and Sandi Dunham N David and Elaine Elliott N Charles Emerson N Elizabeth S.M. Estey Robert Fast N G. David and Margaret J. Fenderson N Fred Field and Karen Dobbyn N Crombie and Deborah Garrett N Peter and Marie Gerrity N Philip Gleason and Mary Schendel Donald F. and Missy Gove William W. Graves N Benson Gray and Laurie Hasty Jim and Mary Gribbel Lee and Linda Griswold Lance and Joy Guliani N William and Susan Hager N Robert and Rebecca Hamilton Bruce and Ruthanne Hamlin Joseph and Pamela Hanson N Jim and Kathie Harper N Michael and Lisa Hebert Jennifer and Richard N. Hubbell Robert and Roberta Jordan N Leonard Kaminow and Maria Mazorra N Kevin Kelley and Theresa Webber Jonathan and Cynthia Knowles Cathy and Bill Latvis Seaver and Anne Leslie N. Rich ‘64 and Laura Lindquist William and Susan Martens N Joshua and Rebecca Marvil Hilary Moyler McKinnon Peter and Brunilda Muller N Stephen Neill and Theresa Kelly Edward D. and Ann Noyes N John and Cynthia Nye Charles and Susan Oestreicher Greg Paxton and Lynne Werner N Annalee Pease
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Roger and Shirley Piasio Susan Reed and Robert L. Cave Doug and Jessie Reighley Justin Sharaf N Robert and Susan Sharp Peter and Ann Sheldon Lauren Silverson James Sterling N Hall and Deborah Thompson N Dana ‘80 and Elizabeth Twombly N Charles and Catherine von Brecht Patricia Wellenbach N Gilbert M. and Cynthia Wilcox N Jonathan and Susan Young N
CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND FRIENDS Anonymous N Richard and Debra Abbondanza N Bartley’s Driving School/Nelson Bartley Vic and Janet Bilodeau Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bradley Robert and Anne Brochu/ Brochu Design Patrick and Joyce T. Coughlan Ann Deming N Lillian M. and Ronald Dolloff N Mike and Toby Dutton N Francesca Eastman and Edward Goodstein N Tom and Anne Echeverria N Elderboys Basketball Paul and Lolly Errickson Mark and Pattie Fasold David W. H. Fenderson ’81 and Anne-Louise Goulet N David and Heidi Fitz N Christopher and Jane Flower N George and Cornelia Ford N Barbara Goodbody Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrew Grimes Hannaford Brothers Co. Edward P. and Kathleen Harding Bob and Ross Henderson N Merton Henry N Charlotte and Roger Hewson N Denise Hilzer Leslie Hyde and Richard Sanford John M. Kauffmann Peter and Grace Kendrick N Chad Kessler Mrs. Fayne Lappas Mrs. Joan Leslie Genevieve Leslie ’03 Nelson and Elizabeth Mead N Peter W. and Lisa Mertz Roger and Margot Milliken Kenneth Moller and Tracey Burton Moore Painting Andrew Mueller ’05 Edith Webster Naegele ’94 Thomas and Renee Newman Debora Noone NYA Parents’ Association N David Osborne N Mrs. Katharine Philbrick Bruce Poliquin Dianne Post N Peter and Deirdre Quesada N
Reynolds & Sons Disposal Service Don and Pat Richards Robbins Historical Research Travis Roy ’94 Michael and Priscilla B. Savage N Mr. and Mrs. Alden H. Sawyer, Jr. N Scott Simons Architects LLC Curt and Nina Scribner N Peter and Dianne Shepley Mr. William Stiles Target/Take Charge of Education Randall Wade Thomas and Jay Thomas Mrs. Marjorie Twombly N Yasmin Craig Vitalius Mr. Peter B. Webster N
FACULTY AND STAFF
93% Participation David and Deborah Adams N Derek Anderson and Natalie Dean Jeanette August and Michael Hynes N Eric and Amy Austin N Kamal Ayad and Aldona O. Shumway Jason and Danielle Fisher Barschdorf N Kristi and Scott Belesca N Christian and Michele Buehner Brad Choyt and Charlotte Bacon N William and Emily Clark Daniel Coulombe N Ryan Coulombe N David and Sandi Daigle N Bill Dame Holly and Matt Dana N John Drisko and Cindy Boothby N Lydia Drown Kelly and Alec Dun Leslie Durgin and Erik Szymczak David and Asha Echeverria N Kristen and Bob Farnham Barbara and Brian Farrell N Matt and Jen Feehan N Edmund and Ellen Gagne Shannon Gallagher N Michael and Cynthia Gengras N Lucy Gerrity ’09 Peter Gerrity ’05 N Eliot Grady Eric Graham N Heidi and Michael Grant N Regina and Patrick Hackleman N Jack and Kathleen Hardy N William and Marnee Harke Carol and Dana Harris N Todd Holbrook N Karin Hoppenbrouwers and Rob Sobak N Charles and Mary Hudson N Gabrielle Ingram Tara and Doug Johnson N Jacquelyn Jones and George Vecchia Erica Kent and Mike Berkowitz N Khoa and Jenny Khuong N Dan King N
Nancy Klosteridis Alex Kloza N Nora and John Krainis N Viveca and Eddie Kwan Barbara and Mark Lambert N Anna and Joshua Langstaff Andrea Lauerman and Tim Fallon Marion Leslie ’08 Suzanne and Gary Lydick Ross and Marissa Markonish N Patia Maule ’99 Christopher Mazzurco N Lisa and Kevin McGlinn N Timothy ’93 and Jill McMahon N Jack and Elaine McMahon N Karen Messick and Mike Sfirri N Michael and Ashley Spicer Moody ’02 N Tim Moody N Bruce and Anne Myers N Alexandra Noyes ’08 Heidi and Michael O’Connor N Jill and Bryan O’Connor N Kelly Orr N Jason Paquin Mary and Patrick Quinn N Ian Ramsey John A. and Lisa Robbins N Abbi Rusinek Erika and Jeremy Sahlman Peter Sillin and Betsy Tomilinson N Nathan and Jessica Smith N Elizabeth and Phillip Smith N Lynn Sullivan N Katherine and Steve Thomas N Linda and Scott Vaillancourt N Karen Wentworth and Greg Skillman Sharlene and LaForest Willey N
GRANDPARENTS
27% Participation Dr. and Mrs. David L. Adams N Margaret Rigg Atwood Russell Austin Walter and Gayle Barschdorf Timothy Brown Bill and Linda Burnham Philip and Suzanne Butterfield Donald Cady Ralph and Anne Capasso Jeanne Cardwell N Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Clock, Jr. N Francis I.G. Coleman N Arthur Collins N Torrey Cooke N Madeleine G. Corson Tim and Laurie Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curnin N Steve and Katherine Davis Doris Dearing James and Doris Diemer N Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dumaine Dr. and Mrs. Rod Durgin Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Duvall Mr. and Mrs. James Ertner Mr. and Mrs. William Esancy Bill and June Farnham Ed and Pam Galvin John and Becky Glezen Margaret Griswold Rosalie Hackleman David and Janice Hapke
Phyllis Hetzler N Patricia Hoynoski Patrick and Christina Jackson Edith W. and Hamilton F. Kean N Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelley Ed and Kris Kloza Harriet Kristenson Eloi and Claire Lachance Marena Lagerstrom Veli and Judy Lapinoja Thomas and Caroline Limm Theda Logan Stephen Loring Robert and Catherine Machin Bernon Madore Richard H.M. Maidman Elinor Malcom Peter Martin N John and Elizabeth Martin Dorothy Mathews Jack and Mary McCaffery Kenneth McVicar Ed and Margo Meehan N Clara Mendell Kristina Minister Judith Miskell Douglas and Deborah Morton William Munro Susan Nelles Mary and Gary O’Connor James and Elizabeth Orser John and Susan Pearson Elmer and Sandra Plummer Howard M. Potter, Jr. Gard and Mary Rand Mary Regan N John and Linda Riehl Dr. Leonard and Ella Rudin Martha Russell/Audubon Water Company N Gary Schroeder Frederick and Peri Schuyler Campbell Searle Aldona A. Shumway John F. Skillman Tom and Sandra Slowey Alexandra White Smith N Thomas and Lillian Smith Bernard Telsey G. Robert and JoAnn A. Tod Thomas F. Tuttle N Tom and Marilyn Tyler Barbara Waldron Claudia Webster N Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wells N
PARENTS
61% overall participation Note: Parents of two or more students are listed in the youngest student’s class.
Class of 2014 40% Participation Thomas and Mollie Burrill Andrew Bertocci and Jeanette Barnard N Michael Caron and Julia Bjorn N Ronald Chicoine Iessa Dahia and Amani Abdalla Daniel and Kathleen Dearing N Ian and Leslie Leishman N Kenneth and Jennifer Madore Stephen and Karen Rand Chip and Lynne Roche N Austin Smith and Amy Cohan David and Diana Warren N
2013-2014 PHILANTHROPY REPORT Class of 2015 46% Participation Nather Al Musawi and Walaa Al Dabbagh Dennis and Christine Anderson N Add Anonymous N Tom and Sharon Babbitt Bill and Teresa Bartolini Ann Block and Donald Youker John Bueche and Sarah Kelly Greg and Anne Cunningham Stephen Hinchman and Deborah Weis Andre J. Hungerford N Donald ’80 and Tracy Littlefield Iver McLeod and Barbara Charry Michelle Alison Metsker N Ryen G. ’83 and Ursula Munro N James and Mary Nicholas N Brian Noyes and Eugenie Francine N Mary Noyes Dirk and Ann Poole N Michael and Deborah Regan Takahiro and Susan Sato N David Simpson and Carol Eisenberg Theodore and Lynn Stam N Class of 2016 61% Participation Rene and Yvonne Braun N Cameron and Patricia Bright N Kent Cooper David and Catherine Demers Michael and Jennifer Elkins Paul Frager and Farrah PirkinFrager Qingfeng Guo and Di Zhang Robert and Deborah Hilscher F. Alan Hull and Susan Kepes Rick and Jennifer Leech Arthur Lin and Wanda Wu Jianqing Liu and Jian Wang Andrew and Carrie McIntosh N Sean and Sallie McMullan Bruce and Eva McVicar N Pierre and Mary Jo Poitras Christie Rockey Andrew and Catriona Sangster N Scott and Marie Stuckey Scott and Donna Tardif James and Elizabeth Taylor N Jeffrey and Mary Ellen Tracy Class of 2017 69% Participation Dana Bartone and Margaret Limm Walter and Wendy Briggs N Kathleen Butterfield N Campbell and Jennie Clegg N Jonathan and Kristin Cohen Deanna Davis James and Anita Demetropoulos Pamelia Edgerton and Sara Dickey Christopher and Maria Grill Pamela MacQuarrie Scott and Barbara Marr John and Tammy McCarthy Matthew M. McLaughlin and Geralyn S. Campanelli Sean and Monique McLellan
Donald and Jean Nichols Stephen and Kathryn Rosenfeld Edgar and Susan Sinibaldi Patricia Thelven Matthew and Kate Tufts Bill Waldron and Stacie Hamilton-Waldron Class of 2018 43% Participation Jennifer Ackerman Baron and Joanne Becker William and Michelle Bennett Kevin and Annemarie Curnin N Tobin and Stacy Densmore Peter Dickson and Rachel Farrington Erik and Nancy Jensen Seth Johnson and Elisabeth Hoffman James and Amy Kuhn Karen Lambert Jennifer Mathews Gaetano and Phebe Royer Quattrucci ’81 N Class of 2019 76% Participation Elizabeth Bakewell Kathryn L. Biberstein William Chapman III and Holly Bentley Mitchell N Craig and Kristin Coleman N Michele Duvall Frank and Michelle Fassett N Peter and Jody Galvin William Heywood and Barbara Loux Eric and Carolyn Hoffman Keith Kostelnik and Catherine Jakubowitch N Alan and Robin Lapoint William and Amy Lent Patrick and Jacqueline ∞ Maidman N Jonathan and Jennifer Rudin Joseph Russell and Jana Caldwell N Cynthia Sevigny Robert and Kate Silvers N Joakim Wahlstrom Jay and Jennifer Yilmaz N Class of 2020 67% Participation Anonymous David and Laura Argitis Stephen and Ellen Barton Michelle Bolen and Loretta Beisel Paul Burns and Kristin Jhamb Scott and Jennifer Frank James Gagnon and Margaret Hausman Bingbing and Rong Lu Walter and Linda Manchester Richard and Alexandra Maurer N Jonathan and Mary Telsey Rob and Betsy Tod
∞ Deceased N Three or more years of consecutive giving
Class of 2021 70% Participation Kurt Adams Nick and Jessie Alberding Robin and Victoria Baron Alison Beyea Jeffrey and Christa Goodell Walter Juve Lee and Holly Thibodeau Class of 2022 67% Participation Ann Connelly Carl Tourigny Class of 2023 100% Participation J. Stewart and Brenda Orser Class of 2024 100% Participation Stephanie and Matt Cook Jeffrey and Katherine Porch Betsy Johnson and Daniel Soroff Class of 2025 33% Participation Jan and Todd Haedrich Class of 2026 Class of 2027
Class of 2028 100% Participation Erik and Dana Anderson Mark and Sue Kowlzan
TRUSTEES
100% Participation Stephan Bachelder and Deborah Strachan N Allen ’60 and Victoria Bornheimer N Susan and Josh Burns N John and Ronni-Jo Carpenter N David and Lynne Champoux N Margaret Fast N Jay ’94 and Julie Flower N Diana and Jose Garcia N Stephen Malcom and Martha Barrett N Lee and Caroline Mallett N Lincoln ’75 and Kim Merrill N Warren and Harriet Miskell N Lynn E. and Peter Noyes N Daniel and Jane O’Halloran N Alison and Todd Prawer N Michael Rayder N Eric and Laura Schaeffer N Theodore ’60 and Sharon Libby Sharp ’61 N Scott Steinberg Jean Wilkinson N David ’96 and Rebecca Williams
GIVING TOOLBOX Donor-Advised Funds A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle that acts like a charitable savings account. An individual opens a donor-advised fund account, deposits cash or securities, receives an immediate tax deduction, and then recommends grants to nonprofit organizations from the fund when he or she is ready. While the first donor-advised funds were created in the 1930s, they grew in popularity in the 1990s. Today, donor-advised funds are one of the fastest-growing vehicles in the giving toolbox and account for three percent of all charitable giving in the United States. If you or your family has access to a donoradvised fund, please consider a gift to NYA from your fund.
Giving Gifts of Time & Talent North Yarmouth Academy is enriched by the time and talents contributed by our dedicated volunteers. The Academy is extremely fortunate to have committed alumni, trustees, parents, grandparents and friends who volunteer in a variety of capacities, enriching the NYA experience for every student and the Academy as a whole. A Gift That Always Fits Do you have an NYA teacher who made a difference in your life or a loved one who is celebrating a birthday or graduation? Perhaps someone close to you passed away? Make a donation in his or her honor or memory. NYA will send an acknowledgement of your gift to that specific person, friend or family member. Unless otherwise specified, these gifts will benefit The Academy Fund and be recognized in our annual Philanthropy Report. Please call the Development Office at (207)847-5422 for more information. Thank you for your incredible support! The 2013-14 Philanthropy Report is published by the Development Office and recognizes gifts received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. 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 so we can correct our records.
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MISSION North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school. The Academy offers a structured program that establishes clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character, and intellect in its students.The North Yarmouth Academy program encourages students to develop: Problem-solving skills based on sound analytical and creative thought; Sophistication in writing, speaking and artistic expression; Appreciation for the importance of athletic activity, teamwork and cooperation;
TRUSTEES
Self-confidence and self-respect through a breadth of experiences that extend beyond the classroom; Concern for the larger community and an appreciation for the natural environment; Desire to continue the process of lifelong learning.
CHRONICLE STAFF
Stephan Bachelder, President Jay Flower ’94, Vice President Allen Bornheimer ’60, Vice President Lee Mallett, Treasurer Susan Burns, Secretary
Kristi Belesca Director of Marketing and Communications Lucy Gerrity Marketing and Communications Assistant Photographers NYA Staff
Rick Abbondanza Laura Argitis Jean Detert Stephen Malcom Linc Merrill ’75
Warren Miskell Alison Prawer Michael Rayder Eric Schaeffer Ted Sharp ’60
Scott Steinberg Jean Wilkinson David Williams ’96
Honorary Trustees Mary Anderson Stephen Anderson Mark Fasold Christopher Flower
Margot Milliken Chris Pierce Michael Savage Curtis Scribner
John Staples Anita Stickney
Brian Beard Creative Images Photography Contributors
John Drisko Interim Head of School
Kristen Farnham Director of Development
Randall Wade Thomas Annual Giving Officer Tara Johnson Development Assistant
Alex Noyes Development and Alumni Relations Assistant Lisa Robbins Webmaster
Designer: Robert Brochu Printer: Old Port Press CORRECTIONS Please note the following correction to the Fall 2013 issue of THE CHRONICLE: A donation by Betty MacKinnon Street ’48 was listed “in memory of” her sister Barbara MacKinnon Dusenberry ’47. Betty reports that Barbara “is very much alive!” We apologize for the error. The gift should have been “in honor of” her sister.
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CLASS OF 2014 COLLEGE MATRICULATION Colton Ackerman Curry College Maggie Bertocci University of Maine Farmington Jillian Bjorn-Caron Boston College Wesley Bright Union College Neil Chen Parsons The New School for Design Forrest Chicoine Quinnipiac University Jackson Cohan-Smith Clark University LT Dahia The University of Southern Maine Jarred Davis Siena College Lily Dearing Simmons College Charlotte Esancy University of New England Sydney Garcia Worcester Polytechnic Institute Ryan Hemenway Thomas College Freddie Hu Colby College Sohyun Jeon Rhode Island School of Design Austin Kidder University of Maine McKenzie Larson University of New Hampshire Travis Lee University of Vermont
Chloe Leishman Assumption College Lizzie Lewis Connecticut College Ira Li Bowdoin College Andy Liu University of Rochester Jen Machin Manhattanville College Olivia Madore University of New England Max Maurer St. Lawrence University Michael McIntosh Quinnipiac University Abby McKelvy Eckerd College Adela McVicar Occidental College Alex Paige Franklin College, Switzerland Mitch Rand University of Denver Emma Randall Hobart and William Smith Colleges Lizzie Roche Tufts University Kayla Rose Skidmore College Bryce Tetreault Boston College Emma Warren The College of the Holy Cross Jin Yao University of Maine
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