Postscripts Thornton Academy’s Alumni Magazine • Fall 2012 • Vol. 47, No. 2
The Creative Process A home for the arts, pg. 5 •Students juggling school with jobs, pg. 7•Striking the right note, pg. 11
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In the World that Awaits Them
“Arts foster the very attributes our youth need in the world that awaits them.” Thornton Academy Players’ next production,
range of creative skills and abilities that complement
Arthur Miller’s classic play The Crucible, opens soon
their academic proficiencies. Researchers Brian
in our Garland Auditorium. This play joins regular art
Coppola and Yong Zhao comment, “What seems to be
exhibits sponsored by the Visual Arts department in
underappreciated in this country is how actively [other
our beautiful O’Neill Gallery, student-created TA-TV
countries’ education systems] are trying to embrace the
studio broadcasts on the station’s YouTube channel,
values and outcomes that we appear to be so willing
performances by the Thornton Academy Dance
to abandon: specifically, the American penchant for
Company, and many musical performances shared
promoting creativity, individualism, innovation, and
with standing-room-only crowds. The goals and
nonconformity.” Art, music, drama and dance are critical
accomplishments of Thornton Academy’s Arts Program
for all students to participate fully in a future economy that
are synonymous with creativity at Thornton Academy and
depends on the ability to devise innovative solutions to
are an important element of how we “prepare students for
meet tough challenges, some that we can’t yet imagine.
a changing world.”
The arts foster the very attributes our youth need in the
Studying arts in the Maine economy, the University of Southern Maine’s Center for Business and
world that awaits them. Thornton Academy welcomes you to enjoy the
Economic Research found that the role of arts and culture
creativity of our students. Whether you’re viewing gallery
industries is substantial in our state’s economy. I was
artwork, hearing a guest lecture in the library, or attending
surprised to learn from this study that arts occupations
any of our wonderful plays, musicals, or concerts, I hope
employ as many Maine workers as do our wood products
you consider Thornton Academy as a cultural center that is
companies. That suggests a bright future right here in
right in your neighborhood.
Maine for our developing artists, but it’s not the sole
Sincerely,
reason Thornton Academy advocates for the arts. This fast-paced, dynamic, technologicallyadvanced world requires all students to develop a
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Rene M. Menard ‘88 Headmaster
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In This Issue From the Headmaster
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The Creative Process
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In the Classroom Striking the Right Note
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Student Life Keeping the Streets Safe
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Athletics First One In, Last One Out
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Arts Pursuing Art: Meredith Brocktington ’08
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TA International Teacher Serves on National Panel
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TA Treasure
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Alumni in the News
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Alumni Gatherings
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Middle School Random Acts of Kindness Class Notes In Memoriam
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About the Cover: The cover photo of Masha Kurguzkina ’16 was captured in the Hobson House pool by Vanessa Feng ‘13. Vanessa is from Xiamen, China (near Taiwan) and she’s away from home so much she barely sees her parents. Wanting to record her life for them, she started a photography journal a few years ago. Vanessa carries her camera everywhere to “catch the ignored beauty around us.” She tries to create photography projects with different themes like black and white, vintage style, and underwater. After researching other photographer’s work underwater, she tried it and realized it wasn’t as easy as she thought. “In order to make myself stay in the water, I had to push very hard or else the camera would float. I will keep doing photography for the rest of my life.” Another big dream for her is to open an animal shelter in her hometown.
Postscripts is published twice a year for Thornton Academy alumni and friends. Its production is made possible through gifts to the Thornton Fund. TRUSTEES Eric Purvis ‘81-President Vangel Cotsis ’85 Brian Dallaire ’75 Philip D. Fearon ’70 Dennis Flaherty Bernard Gaines ’65 Stephen Garland ’64 Robert Gowen Joyce D. Haley ’75 Kenneth Janson ’72 William D. Johnson William S. Kany ’77 Karen B. Lovell James E. Nelson ’67 Paul Remmes Kathleen Boutet Santamore ’80 Mark G. Willett ’65 ALUMNI BOARD Todd M. Davis ’81, President Harry Nielson ’69, Vice President Giselle Tardiff ’90, Secretary Anthony M. LeBlanc ’88, Treasurer Kathy Allen ’72 Joshua Fearon ’98 Lauren Chenard Folsom ’75 Roberta Sargent Gallant ’62 Benjamin Harris ’99 Jessica Janson ’05 Vera Gallant Kalagias ’80 Debra Ketchum ’75 Melody Jordan Laskey ’79 Sean Leblanc ’01 Susan Willey Marston ’62 George Mendros ’76 Richard Milliard ’66 Christina Dolby O’Brien ’86 Greg Paradis ’91 David Pendleton ’81 Susan Mondor Spath ’67 Designed by: Joshua Pulsifer ‘06 and Marissa Gagnon Fortier ’99 Edited by: Patricia Erikson and Marissa Gagnon Fortier ‘99 Development Director: Lisa Morin Annual Giving Coordinator: Tedda LaChance Alumni Events Coordinator: Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse ‘00 Associate Head for Advancement and Admissions: John Ritzo COVER PHOTO: Vanessa Feng ‘13
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Interview with David Hanright
Long-time drama teacher David Hanright discusses the upcoming production of The Crucible.
Q: Why did you choose this play? A: I typically choose plays that are literary, as opposed to ones that are written specifically for high schools or communities. The junior class has been reading The Crucible for years now. This is considered one of Arthur Miller’s best plays, along with Death of a Salesman. It’s been ten years since we last performed this and I have the cast for it: 20 speaking parts, plus many more non-speaking parts. Q: What is the play about? A: It’s based upon the history of the Salem witch trials and the lives of real figures in history: Rebecca Nurse, John Proctor, and Giles Corey who were accused of and persecuted for witchcraft. But The Crucible is really Miller’s reflection on McCarthyism and the “Red Scare” witch hunts for Communist sympathizers in the 1950s. The torture scenes express Miller’s conviction that good people were persecuted in that hysteria. Q: What sort of special effects should we expect? A: I’m building a full forest of trees. There’ll be fire, smoke, and some evocative music. Q: Can you tell us something about the title? A: The “crucible” refers to the witch trials themselves; the “fire” of the trial was meant to burn away the impurities of the person on trial and reveal the core of their goodness. It’s a metaphor for keeping up appearances or, alternatively, the melting away of facades. Q: How do you feel students engaging in this performance experience it? A: Creativity is being able to process all of your knowledge, everything you know, so that other people can understand. It’s building upon everything that’s come before you and creating something new. I avoid trying to be too closed in how I direct plays. I allow students to step forward with their own ideas on how to choreograph or own a piece of the project. Sharing is the most important part of their creativity. You can’t make an artistic statement unless you share it. Otherwise, it’s just an idea in your head. I encourage students to do this, to experience the full creative process.
Harry P. Garland II was a Thornton trustee from 1956 – 1985 and served as president from 1979-1985. The Auditorium was made possible by a memorial gift given in Garland’s honor by his wife, Marjorie, and sons, Charles ‘58 and Stephen ‘64. Postscripts
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A Home for the Arts: Harry P. Garland II Auditorium
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Alumni enjoy the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium during the 2012 Senior Alumni Reunion. The Auditorium hosts dozens of events every year including community speakers, reunions, musical concerts, plays, political debates and so much more.
The Harry P. Garland II Auditorium has been at the pulse of Thornton Academy since 1996 when the new Arts Wing was constructed (see facing page). The construction of the Auditorium supported TA’s commitment to gathering together our community of students, alums, families, and friends and it reflected TA’s dedication to education in visual and performing arts. This year, Doug Stebbins has joined the TA staff as Events Manager for the auditorium. Think of him as a cross between a traffic cop and a patient saint who matches up the Auditorium with school and community events. Stebbins holds a degree in Music & Business from the University of Miami and comes to TA with experience in a variety of education and business partnerships. He lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife, Jennifer WitherellStebbins.
The Harry P. Garland II Auditorium has been at the pulse of Thornton Academy since 1996 “Garland Auditorium is an amazing resource for both TA and community organizations or companies that are planning an event. The auditorium seats 500 audience members and offers handicap accessibility. A large loading area backstage offers easy access for sets and large equipment. Then its proximity to the wonderful Edward E. O’Neill Gallery and the Atrium opens up lots of other possibilities,” said Stebbins.
Thornton Academy is pleased to welcome Doug Stebbins as the Events Manager for the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium. If you are interested in holding an event in our beauiful auditorium, contact Doug at Doug.Stebbins@ thorntonacademy.org or 207-602-4222.
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Student Publications
Thornton Academy’s student publications showcase student artistic and literary talent on campus and encourage creative collaboration.
INK, the student literary arts webzine, opens up new cultural experiences and interpretations of and for the TA community. INK’s Writing Section exists for those who crave literature and, more importantly, those who write it. The literature section shares the work of those who took the initiative and submitted their pieces for publication (see side bar). INK’s Art Section showcases the astonishing images - drawings and photographs - that come straight from the minds (and hands) of incredibly talented artists.
A Day in a McDonald’s Worker’s Life by Michelle Henaire, 2012
I run into my job, having been delayed, I can already tell this is going to be a bad day.
Check out INK online at www.inkta.org or read the poem at right.
Front Counter is panicking, there’s people packed to the door, The managers shouting, “Why aren’t there enough people on the floor?!”
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Carpe Diem has been the school’s student newspaper for over 20 years. The paper has a staff of 25 juniors and seniors enrolled in a Newspaper Productions course. The paper publishes news, editorials, school sports, entertainment, and profiles that are contributed by students and faculty. Student staff hone skills in collaboratively writing for print, researching, interviewing, and designing graphics and layouts. Mrs. Hope Hall, class advisor, who has worked for over 15 years with Carpe Diem said, “Students seldom have a chance to rewrite and to get a lot of feedback on their work, and I think that both things are essential to growing as a writer. There are so many skills involved in being a journalist, including being a listener, a good conversationalist, and those things apply to any subject.” Carpe Diem distributes 600 copies per issue throughout campus. Check out Carpe Diem online at www. carpediem.thorntonacademy.org or read a student piece on page 7. Postscripts
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Of course I already knew that fact. The crew is mad at each other, No one is treating each other like a brother. 2 hours pass, no end in sight, There seems to be no end to this fruitless fight. But it’s always like this, But at least I didn’t raise a fist To a customer or a coworker, I never do. You may not believe that, but it’s true. When you come in, I smile and ask ‘How is your day?’ But no one asks me, who would anyway? The work is hard but fun, I love it when I get to run All around the floor and the lobby, One could say it’s my hobby. Sometimes work is good, sometimes it’s bad, But I would never trade all the good times I’ve had.
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with school depending on how close she lives.
Jameson Faunce ’13 has been standing in the same spot at the Subway counter for three hours. Just when he reaches the last customer, more walk through the door. Exhaustion starts to get to him. He has a headache from the heat of standing in front of the 450 degree bread oven. It seems like it won’t end. Finally the line ends and more orders are barked at him. “Jamie go start on dishes. Wait, first fill the chip rack and add ice to the soda machine,” says the manager. Before these tasks are finished, more customers flood the lobby. It just won’t end he thinks, but being busy does have its positives. When he next has time to glance at the clock, his shift is over. Most high school students are starting to think of their futures, careers, and college. The legal working age in Maine is 16, so students as young as sophomores are getting jobs at places such as McDonalds, Subway, and Dunkin’ Donuts. It can be stressful for teens with their first jobs to learn how to juggle working and going to school. Faunce said, “I don’t really feel much stress between work and school, I’m just a lot more exhausted than I used to be. It was definitely much easier when I was working this summer just on weekends.” He currently works on average 15 to 17 hours a week during the school year.
Danielle Dupuis’ 12 works at the Dunkin’ Donuts a few doors down. “I’m a lot more organized now that I have a job in order to get my school work done on time. I haven’t been working very long, just since this past October, but I think it’s worth it if you have a good reason for getting a job and you can handle it while also keeping up with your school work.”“It can be stressful at times but you just have to stay on top of things,” she said. The labor laws in Maine state that, students under the age of 18, may not work at jobs more than six hours on a school day and eight on the last day of the school week. During weekends, holidays and vacations minors may work up to ten hours a day. Students can work a total of 24 hours on a school week with three or more scheduled school days, and up to 50 during summers and vacations, or school weeks with three or less scheduled school days. “Labor laws are helpful in my opinion because if we, as teenagers, were able to legally work more we wouldn’t be able to keep up with school work and that’s when it would get stressful. I wouldn’t be able to handle more work than I already do,” said Dupuis. She definitely plans on going to college after she graduates this spring. She may, or may not keep the job to help
Both Faunce and Dupuis feel it has been a good experience to have jobs. But according to an article by Annie Lowrey posted July 5th, 2011, fewer and fewer American teenagers are having such early working experiences. “From the 1950s through the 1990s, between 45 and 60 percent of teenagers had summer jobs, with the numbers ebbing and flowing with the business cycle. Today, just one in four American teens has a summer job. Indeed, over the past decade, summer employment among people ages 16 to 19 has plummeted to the lowest level since the government started keeping tabs after World War II.” According to experts, the decrease in younger workers is the result of many factors. “A number of factors suggest that teenagers are facing greater academic demands and pressures than in the past, which, together with the desire to achieve, may incline them toward placing greater emphasis on academics than on working,” economist Teresa Morisi of the Bureau of Labor Statistics explains. Lowrey goes on to explain that, “Secondary education has become so expensive that few kids feel it is worth it to save up for it.” Many just plan on taking out loans. Despite the trend towards less working teens, Faunce and Dupuis are happy they took the plunge into the working world. They feel that whether teens are working to make gas money or saving up for that new Xbox game getting a job isn’t all that bad or scary, and it’s a great way to get a taste of real world responsibilities. Story by Chelcey Vachon ’13 Story first run in Carpe Dien, Thornton Academy’s student magazine.
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Striking the Right Note
Nellia McKenney ‘13 sings in concert choir class.
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Jennifer WItherall-Stebbins conducting during the student Midwinter Arts Performance
You’ve seen it; you’re sitting and watching a jazz combo perform when one musician leads and the other follows. Then they shift; the follower becomes the leader and vice versa. Software development leader and jazz musician Adrian Cho names this trio of collaboration, innovation, and agility as
at USM are required to complete an internship with a school of their choice. This internship encompasses at least one hour a week of teaching experience. Each USM student is responsible for one small ensemble - planning the lesson, arranging the music, rehearsing, and then presenting to the entire “The small ensembles are a tangible group at the end of the night,” outlet for students practicing the said Witherellcreative process in a safe and Stebbins. Among the USM nurturing environment.” students are two TA alums: Sam fundamental elements of the “jazz Lyons ’10 and Nick Allen ’10. process.” Thanks to a new “Honors Small Ensembles” x-block class, Work environments have changed Thornton Academy students and a great deal over the last decade. University of Southern Maine music People in social media and majors are learning how to innovate digital technology tend to work in and collaborate together. environments that are collaborative and malleable, Witherell-Stebbins Taught by Jennifer Witherellexplains. This brings us back to Stebbins, the Honors Small that jazz combo. Adrian Cho calls Ensembles class enables four these large open workspaces USM students to work with 22 TA “decentralized leadership,” where students. “Junior year music majors musicians coordinate and take Postscripts
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Witherell-Stebbins feels the small ensembles have everything to do with this kind of creative collaboration. “The small ensembles are a tangible outlet for students practicing the creative process in a safe and nurturing environment where everyone has a voice, gets a turn to take initiative, and contributes to the good of the performance. Through their music class, they are gaining skills that will follow them into the college experience and the workforce.” -P.E.
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St u d en t L if e Back row (l to r): Chris Cassette ‘13, Domonic DiPietro ‘15, Russell Heinold (OOB), Caleb Beaulieu ‘14, Officer Jeff Cook, Sabryna Collins Hall ‘15, Stephanie Fuller ‘15, Kyle Monroe ‘15, Seth Pollock ‘15. Front row (l to r): Tyler Chasse ‘13, Jake Moulton ‘15, Kyle Porter ‘15, Timothy Morris ‘14, Kyle Williams ‘14, Mickella Howland ‘13; shown below: Officer Cook and Derek Boissonnault ’15; bottom photo: Tim Morris ’14 at a traffic stop.owland, Tyler Hansen, Josh Moulton
Keeping the Streets Safe More than a dozen TA students gather on Monday nights to meet with Officer Jeffrey Cook. They’re not in trouble; on the contrary, they’re participating in the Explorer Program that is organized and run by the Saco Police Department. This summer, Officer Cook received the 2012 Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club Vocational Education Award due to his success at reinvigorating a program that inspires young men and women to consider law enforcement as a career. The program also includes team-building exercises and leadership skill building. To be eligible to participate, TA students must be between 14 and 20 years old, maintain good academic standing, have no criminal history, and undergo background checks. Since they participate in the Ride Along with an Officer Program, they must abide by strict confidentiality rules. Students receive training in traffic stops, firearms, domestic violence, and they learn how burglaries and thefts are investigated and how crime scenes are processed. Sabryna Collins Hall ’15 explains, “My mom worked as a cop for five years. Keeping the streets of Saco safe has always interested me. I plan to become a police officer and go to the police academy. This is good preparation for me.” In addition to the weekly meetings, some students attend a week-long Explorer Academy at Maine Criminal Justice Academy, Vassalboro, Maine; for this, they receive a certificate of participation. -P.E. Postscripts postscriptsfall2012.indd 9
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First One in, Last One Out This was not a normal year. “Even with the NBA lockout, we still needed to book the arena.” When the lockout ended, Miami Heat’s compressed game schedule meant the gaps between events shortened. Event setup includes everything from security to stage engineering to forklift rentals and
“I advise (Sports Management) interns to switch their major and take Business instead.” “how many towels of a certain color a celebrity might demand,” she adds. Then the Heat made it to the finals. Chabot’s already frenetic job grew to 105-hour workweeks. “The day after Game 5 of Finals, I had 2 ½ hours of sleep before prepping for LMFAO (an electropop duo); I started at 6 a.m. It was an eighteen-hour day. The next day? The NBA championship parade. People said that in the arena’s 11 years there had never been as many shows and games.” A graduate of Merrimac College’s Business major with a concentration in marketing, Chabot devotes herself to managing a sports team, but she doesn’t recommend it as a major. I advise interns to switch their major and take Business instead.”
Danielle Chabot ’01 stands with the NBA Finals Trophy at the ceremony where she was awarded her NBA Finals ring.
When I asked Chabot what kept her going, she mentioned the NBA championship ring that she and other team staff have earned. “It will have my name on it. I can’t wait.” -P.E.
Not many can say that they’ve met Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Madonna; Danielle Chabot ’01 has, but she shrugs as she lists the celebrities whose events she has managed over the past four years. “That’s not what fuels my fire,” says the NBA Miami Heat Senior Event Manager. “Most buildings (arenas) are run by a management company, but our team staff manages the Miami Heat’s arena.” We’re not talking the Portland Civic Center here. The Miami Heat’s arena on Biscayne Boulevard could seat the entire population of Saco. In a normal year, the arena alternates between NBA games and concerts or other shows with a mere eight hours to manage the changeover. “There’s so much media that comes in for games. I plot out their seat assignments in a CAD program...and chart everything out in spreadsheets.”
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Becky Cote Moulin ‘77, Danielle Chabot ‘01, and Carol Cantara Chabot ‘77 stand in front of the Green Machine, a van belonging to Norris Coles’ parents, that bears good luck messages inscribed by fans.
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Pursuing Art: Meredith Brockington ‘08 Arts
Meredith Brockington ‘08 recently graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Advertising Photography with a concentration in French language. She is currently a freelance photography assistant at L.L. Bean’s photography studio and photographs for a stock company in NYC. She runs her own food photography and lifestyle portrait business while pursuing documentary photography in Maine of organic farming and lobstering. She carries polaroids, medium format cameras, and digital cameras while hiking Katahdin, cooking up new, organic recipes in the kitchen, and contra dancing on the weekends. Check out her website: www.meredithbrockington.com
“I advise TA students to pursue many art forms and interwine what you love, while getting as much on the job experience as possible - it is invaluable.”
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TA’s Mandarin Chinese Teacher Serves on National Panel If anyone doubts the rigor with which teachers prepare themselves for teaching, look no further than the preparation needed for certification in teaching Mandarin Chinese language. TA’s Mandarin Chinese teacher, Phoebe Hsieh, knows firsthand what this preparation looks like. Representing Maine, she served on a national panel that sets the standards for the competency needed to teach beginning Mandarin Chinese. Phoebe traveled to the Educational Testing Service (ETS) as a standard-setting panelist who designed the examination for teachers. ETS makes all the SAT, TOEFL, and GRE exams. Phoebe joined 36 other panelists who represented a total of 50 states. The purpose of this test standardsetting panel is to recommend a passing score for a “just qualified” beginning Chinese (Mandarin) teacher. They are expected to have certain knowledge and skill about Chinese language and culture. Phoebe explained how she is contributing to the national dialogue, “The test takers are not students; they are Chinese teachers who would like to obtain a teaching certificate in the United States.
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Board Chair Eric Purvis ‘81 and Phoebe Hsieh speak with new international students and their parents.
writing in order to demonstrate their command in speaking, listening, reading, reading, as well as Chinese culture and history.” Wait. Traditional? Simplified? Phoebe explains, “Traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan and Hong Kong and other parts of Asia where Chinese populations live; it has been used for over 1000 years. Simplified Chinese is used primarily on mainland China; it is a newer writing style with slightly more simplified characters.” For example, here is the term for “nation”:
國 (guó in simplified Chinese) 国 (guó in traditional Chinese)
Hats off to those brave enough to master any foreign language and to Phoebe for supporting national dialogue about excellence in language teaching. -P.E.
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135 Number of international students who study at TA 25 Number of international students living with families 13 Number of countries of origin of our international students 8 Number of foreign languages taught at Thornton Academy
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She assured me that “only” two thousand of the characters would be simplified. Phoebe should know; she was born in Taiwan, raised multilingually, and earned a master’s degree from NYU in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (something she has done for over 20 years). Chris Indorf, Associate Head of Teaching and Instruction said, “At TA, Phoebe has singlehandedly launched our Mandarin program as part of our initiative to develop a curriculum that is more global in nature. Eight foreign languages are now taught at Thornton Academy.”
Three students from Kazakstan attend Thornton Academy. One of them, Inkar Artygalina ‘14, was featured on a Channel 13 WGME TV news segment about the experience of international students on campus.
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“Tell Professor Woodbury to come. He shall have a suitable home in which to live.” -Mrs. Annie Calef Thornton (widow of C.G. Thornton)
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Alumni Board
The members of the Alumni Board had its first meeting on September 5th. Meetings are held bi-monthly throughout the school year. The Alumni Board is happy to welcome Jess Janson’ 05, David Pendleton ’81, Greg Paradis ’91, and Robert Sargent Gallant ’62. Back Row (Left to Right) Giselle Tardiff (Secretary) ‘90, Deb Ketchum ‘75, Sean LeBlanc ‘01, George Mendros ‘76, Anthony M. LeBlanc ‘88 (Treasurer), Harry Nielson (Vice President) ‘69, Todd M. Davis ‘81 (President), Benjamin Harris ‘99, Joshua Fearon ‘98, Greg Paradis ‘91 Front Row (Left to Right) Jessica Janson ‘05, Susan Willey Marston ‘62, Roberta Sargent Gallant ‘62, Susan Mondor Spath ‘67, Melody Jordan Laskey ‘79, Kathy Allen ‘72, Vera Gallant Kalagias ‘80, Lauren Chenard Folsom ‘75. Missing From Photo: Richard Milliard ‘66, David Pendleton ‘81, Christina Dolby O’Brien ‘86.
2012 Athletic Hall of Fame
POW/MIA Event
On September 29, 2012 Thornton Academy held it’s 7th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Members of the1962 football team were inducted for their undefeated season (representing members shown in top photo). Bottom photo (L to R): William Howard, Jr. ‘72 (Great Moment Award), Dennis McNabb ‘63 and David McNabb ‘63 (1962 football team representatives), Kristin Hoitt Nason ‘84 (individual track athlete), and Dr. Connor Moore (Contributor Award for providing medical attention to school athletes). Not shown: Lisa DeFrancesco ‘85 and Lowell Inness 1912 (individual inductees).
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In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Shannon Folsom ‘09, Miss Collegiate International, performed the National Anthem at Old Orchard Beach’s POW/MIA event on September 22nd. Shannon is seen here with retired Master Chief Gene Foster. Not shown: retired Warrant Officer Michael O’ Connor, First Lady Ann Lepage, Secretary of State Charlie Summers, retired Warrant Officer retired Tom Johnson, retired Sergeant Russel Warriner, and retired Lieutenant Colonel John Wesley Cozart.
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Alumni enjoyed Senior Alumni Event on Thornton Academy’s campus. Classes from 1920-1963 enjoyed catching up with classmates. (Top Left) John B. Viets ‘44 and Leonard Johnson ‘47 (Right) Jeannine Belisle ’48 catches up with friends (Bottom Left) Nancy Libby Thomson ‘52 and Carol Warren Spiller ‘58.
Save the Date May 3, 2012 Thornton Fund Annual Auction
Field Hockey hosted their alumnae game with players from the 80’s, 90’ and 00’s. The alumnae won 2-1 in a tightlycontested game. Jana Mailman Keegan ‘95 and Jaica Kinsman ‘95 scored goals for the alumnae. Lauren Russell ’14 scored for the Trojans. Sheila Waycott Dube ‘88 (Assistant Coach), Leslie Couture Mourmouras ‘86, Lori Roth Smith ‘88 (TAFH head coach), Haley Carter ‘08 (currently the TAFH JV/assistant coach), Vanessa Morin (Assistant Coach), Jaica Kinsman ‘95, Jana Mailman Keegan ‘95, Erika Lowe Dube ‘97, Kimberly Dao ‘10, Ashley Gaudette ‘11, Julia Townsend ‘09, Nicole Sevigny ‘03, Elizabeth Tagney ‘10, Meg Kirby ‘12, Sam McAuliffe Kane ‘83, Dana Tripp ‘10, Helen “Pookie” McAuliffe Corriveau ‘81, Abbie Hanright ‘10, Tricia LeDoux ‘97, Jasmine Roy ‘11, Lexie Carter ‘10. Photo by Lisa Huntress.
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Random Acts of Kindness
Michael Chase on left with Kaili Philips’ homeroom class. Chase, Founder of the Kindness Center, spoke to the student body during an assembly and then visited classrooms as the students organized activities to encourage being kind to one another. Philip’s class organized a school-wide pink ribbon photo and sold $2 bandanas to bring awareness and raise funds for breast cancer.
Motivational speaker and author Michael Chase from the Kindness Center spoke to the students, teachers, and staff at TAMS on October 10th. He shared with them the importance of being kind and how it can bring joy, inner peace, and happiness- no matter what hardships or obstacles they are facing. The Kindness Challenge is a program which was inspired by the philosophy of the Kindness Center and is
sponsored through the Guidance Office at TAMS. Each homeroom was challenged with the task of designing an activity or event which will remind students of the benefits of kindness. These activities will take place throughout the year as a reminder for students as to why kind behavior is important. It also serves as an opportunity for students to make a positive impact on their community and learn leadership skills. -Marilyn Breton
TAMS Students Visit Maine Maritime The 7th grade traveled to the Maine Maritime Museum as part of our unit on the economy of Maine. Shipbuilding has been a long tradition in Maine and the industry still employs a large number of people; Bath Iron Works remains one of the largest employers in the state. While at the museum, students had the opportunity to learn about how wooden ships used to be constructed, which types of cargo they shipped, and to where. Students enjoyed hands-on opportunities throughout the day. In this photo, students are using oakum to caulk the planks, a procedure for waterproofing ships.
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C lass N o t es The Class of 1992 celebrated their 20th reunion this summer at Margarita’s in Portland. Front row: Heidi Kendall Varle, Kristi Galli, Shelley Arnold Picard, Chad Binnette, Dave Gagne, Jason Fox. Middle row: Kelly Carolan Couture, Vanessa Riordan Trejo, Erin Lewis Donovan, Broox Doran, Rick Metcalf, Jim Zafirson, Troy Caron, Doug Willette, Melina Martin Bouthot, Michelle Lachance, Samantha Korpaczewski Lane. Back row: Melissa Infintitis, Potitsa Douzepis Schott, Jeff Desrochers, Heather Vitters Shaffer, Stephen Sincyr, Marsha Thibodeau Forest, Mark Reed, Angel Sirois, Ann Marie Paul, Shawn Prejean, Kelley Roberge Skillins, Peter Tousignant. Missing from the picture was Peggy Boutin Pooler, BG Chabot, Jay Lowe, Jay Cloutier, Melissa Paquette, Dorothy Bergen Harvey.
1932 Louise Clark Webber writes, “At age 99 I am still proud of being a TA graduate. It has certainly grown since my years there from 19281932. The campus has changed a great deal since my day. It has grown over the years to the size of a college campus and proudly so.” 1942 Frances Rowell McDonald writes, “I am adapting to “condo living” here in Saco but it’s different from the old homestead. I am lucky to have my daughter Margie McDonald ‘75 as my “roomy”. She keeps me moving and on the Go!” 1945 Irene Lonsdale Rancourt writes, “George and I celebrated our 66th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2012.”
We also enjoyed being involved in celebration of both the City of Saco and the First Parish Congregational Church 250th Anniversary.” Marjorie Lamb Burgin, Josephine Chute Wheeler Chase, Helena Cardin Gannon, Erwin Kennedy, Muriel Thompson Nado, Robert Wentworth and Mary Atkinson Johnson enjoyed visiting together at the TA Senior Alumni Reunion in September. 1953 Richard Libby and his wife Beverly Descoteaux Libby ‘55 celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They have raised three children Scott Libby ’76, Tamara Libby Desrochers ’77, and Mary-Bess Libby Donovan ’79. They are now enjoying their ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
1954 Patricia Colpitts Lewia ‘54 and husband Robert and family attended a retirement ceremony for their son Captain Stephen D. Lewia “US Naval Academy ‘83”, who was the Technical Director of the Strategic System Programs, on July 9th 2012. The ceremony was held at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Stephen’s Aunt and Uncle, Anita Binette Colpitts and John Colpitts ‘53 also attended. 1955 Beverly Descoteaux Libby and husband, Richard Libby ‘53, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They have raised three children Scott Libby ’76, Tamara Libby Desrochers ’77, and MaryBess Libby Donovan ’79. They are now enjoying their ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
1947 Lillian Kimball Stevens writes, “My family is planning a Kimball reunion this August. Last year we had people from all over the US, 11 of 12 brothers and sisters were represented. All had a great time.”
1957 Ethel Boothby Beaudoin is living in a senior retirement community and loving it. She loves being back in Saco and has kept in touch with several classmates.
1951 Mary Atkinson Johnson writes, “Bill and I were thrilled to experience a cruise to Alaska this summer.
Florence Ross McCormick writes, “I just returned from my first trip to Florida, a wonderful vacation in Naples and three days at Disney. I hope to get to Maine this fall.” Postscripts
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1958 Carole Warren Spiller writes, “I started my own artist management company, CWS Artist Management & Consultant. I am now working with 12 bands ranging from jazz and R&B to 70’s/80’s/Disco and singer/songwriters. I love my job, especially helping artists reach their full potential.”
TA Alumni Board welcomes Roberta Sargent Gallant ’62 as a new Alumni Board Member. “Thornton Academy is a wonderful and well respected school and I am very happy to be part of the Alumni Board. I am enjoying working with the board members, some of whom I have known for years along with the several younger alums that I am excited to get to work with. My five siblings and five children also attended TA and so I am thrilled to continue my connection with such great school and community.””
1961 Larry Hooper writes, “I’m thinking about returning to the boyscouts. I have 20 years of experience as a scouting commissioner.”
oldest child has a boy and a girl and our youngest is building a straw built home in Oregon.” 1972 Kathy Allen shares that the Class of 1972 celebrated their 40th class reunion on August 24, 2012 at the home of Kim Wolfahrt Parent with approximately 50 people. Classmates came from Iowa, Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire as well as Maine to enjoy the relaxed, backyard event. Dorthe Hjort Bjerglund traveled the furthest from Denmark. Classmates enjoyed reflecting on the past, reconnecting with old friends, some not seen in 40 years. Bill Howard honored the event with music and song. If you missed this event, you missed a good time. Dorthe Hjort Bjerglund traveled from Denmark to attend her 40th reunion for the Class of 1972. She lives on a little farm in a rural area in Denmark and teaches English, Psychology, and gym to kids 16 - 20. She was delighted to reconnect with her TA friends during her stay. Dorthe, and her husband, Bjarne, have two daughters and two grandchildren. 1973 Stephen Martin writes, “I retired in 2006 from a nearly 30 year long career in law enforcement, most of it with the Biddeford Police Department. In 2007, I was appointed bail commissioner, a judicial officer for
the courts responsible for setting bail and conditions of release for folks arrested for crimes. In the not too distant future I expect to pull up stakes and move to Apple Valley, MN where my wife is employed with the Department of Homeland Security in Minneapolis. We’ll be splitting time with a farm in Harmony, MN, near the Iowa border smack in the middle of the largest Amish settlement in those parts.” Richard (Rick) Ouellette is the President/CEO of Management Decision Systems, Inc. and has been working in Namibia, Africa with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the Namibian Ministry of Health to establish the country’s 1st Public Health Laboratory. 1975 Al Sicard’s firm Rocky Coast Marketing has added Justin Chenette ’09 as Vice President of Social Media. Justin is also a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Saco and formerly a regular face on TATV. 1976 Robert Cassette and his wife Debbie Paquette Cassette ‘81 recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Crystal Cassette ‘08, graduated in May from Johnson
Michael Prejean is enjoying retirement with traveling, kayaking, hiking, and ballroom dancing. 1962 Elaine Scamman Carter writes, “After 30 years as a radiation safety specialist with NYS Department of Health, I retired in 2000 and spend my time reading, eating and sailing on Lake Ontario. I also take a lot of trips to Southern Maine to visit family.” 1964 Wendy Stackpole Schmitt writes, “We still live in Vermont but visit Kennebunkport monthly. Dad, Wendall Stackpole ’34, still lives there. We visit California where our Postscripts
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The Class of 1967 held their reunion on July 14th at the Captains Galley Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach. (L to R): Gail Chadbourne Wright, Lucille Poisson, and Terri Chute.
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and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. 1977 Tamara Libby Desrochers writes, “I received my REIKI Master/Teacher in January, and my Hypnotherapy certification in September. I will be starting at Spa Tech in Westbrook on October 29th and graduating in June 2013 with an Associate’s Degree in Polarity Energy Work. I hope to be offering hypnotherapy and spiritual counseling sometime in the beginning of the new year. I currently live in Sanford with my husband, Jim, and also help him with his swimming pool business, “Ability Pools.” I have two granddaughters, Sydney who is seven, and Anastasia who just turned two.” 1980 Paula B. Nichols-Brown writes, “I met my pen-pal from 1973 when I was a student at Fairfield Elementary School in Mrs. Beverly St. Michael’s class. We’ve corresponded through letters, post cards, emails and now Facebook. We have met several times now that I live in Arizona and she lives in southern California. This summer I met her parents, sister, extended family & friends for the first time. 1981 Debbie Paquette Cassette writes that she and her husband, Robert Cassette ‘76, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Crystal Cassette ‘08, graduated in May from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. David Pendleton retired from the Portland Fire Department on September 28, 2012 as a Deputy Chief and took a position with the Saco Fire Department on October 9, 2012, also as a Deputy Chief. Connie Belanger Gobeil is expecting her first grandchild in August 2012 from daughter, Kelsey Gobeil Earley ’05. The Class of 1981 would like to congratulate Eric Purvis and Todd
Davis for their leadership roles at TA. Eric is the current President of the Board of Trustees and Todd is the current President of the Alumni Association. Our class is really proud of all that they do for the school!
three years working two and a half of that as a supervisor with a security guard company. I have a three year old granddaughter that I am blessed to have live close to me and get to enjoy watching grow.”
Helen McAuliffe Corriveau writes, “Lisa Labonte completed the Hartford Marathon on Oct. 13th, 2012. Lisa has now completed at least three marathons. She is a true inspiration!!”
Chris LeSieur writes, “ I recently bought a home in Biddeford, (which was really hard for me). I’m a proud Dad of three and married. My oldest daughter Kyley LeSieur ’12, graduated from TA and has left the “nest”. The two little ones living at home still are Lily who is six and Trent who is four, both are heavily into sports and very outgoing which means I expect I’ll be attending several future TA vs. Biddeford events where I may be wearing... gulp, black and orange in support of my kids. Don’t hold it against me.”
Lenny and Bonnie Cantara Hoseit’s son Kyle Hoseit ’06 will be graduating from St. Michaels College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Minor in History. Kyle is currently enlisted with the Air National Guard / Green Boys / in Burlington, Vermont as an E4 Intelligence Analyst. Upon, graduation he will be working full time as an Intelligence Analyst for the Air National Guard. 1985 Joel Levesque retired from 21 1/2 years Active Army service in February 2011. He is still working in Washington, DC but hoping to move back to Maine soon.
Jonathan Stewart writes, “I am looking forward to the 25th reunion next year; hopefully we can get
1986 Tammy Sevigny writes, “Well, I’ve done it again! Another gig down the hatch! You can find me on YouTube. Just go to YouTube and type in Tammy Sevigny. The gig was on Thursday, July 26th, 2012. I hope to someday appear on the Tonight Show. Keep your fingers crossed.” 1987 Kathleen McKenzie Doran writes, “I moved back to Saco in January and I am loving it! It has been exciting to see my oldest start his first year at TA and playing football on the freshman team. My youngest son is in 7th at TA Middle School so there is a lot of maroon and gold at our house! I had an absolute blast getting everyone together for our 25th Class Reunion last month and I’m excited to see more of my classmate on a regular basis.” 1988 Kerri Bassett writes, “I have been living in Northwest GA for the last
TA Alumni Board is pleased to announce David Pendleton ’81 as a new Alumni Board Member. I have for many years wanted to be more supportive and involved with the school. My participation in the Bicentennial celebrations motivated me to consider being more active and with the urging of classmates like Todd David, I pursued the idea of joining the Alumni Association. I was thrilled when I learned earlier this year that I had been nominated and was being welcomed as a new member.” Postscripts
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Classmates Katie Arsenault Flaherty ’97 and Bill Risario ’97 along with his wife Annie celebrate their 15year Reunion at The Brunswick on September 22, 2012.
a strong showing from our class! In January 2012, JD Stewart Financial opened the third office at 76 Tandberg Trail in Windham. We offer a wide variety of financial services and income tax preparation. The summer of 2012 was another successful fishing and lobstering season with classmate Jason Berthiaume.” 1990 Hillary Goldthwait Brumer coauthored an article titled Touch and Grow: Learning and Exploring using tablets that was featured in the October 2012 issue of Teaching Young Children, which is published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She is presenting on the use of iPads in special education at the iPadSummit USA to be held at Harvard Medical School November 2012. Kari Hurrell LeSieur writes, “I am
very excited for the arrival of my first grandchild in November. My daughter Kyley Lesieur ’12 & Shawn Flynn are expecting a baby boy, Derek Christopher.”
Cassie and Chloe. Our son Connor is now three and my daughter Caitlyn Doyon is a sophomore at Thornton Academy. We got married on July 14th, 2012.”
Shawn Hanlon writes, “I have been living in Gorham, NH since 1995. I am the owner of AutoNorth, a car dealership in Gorham, NH. Check us out at www.autonorth.net.”
Tiffany Sargent writes, “I have recently moved to the Waterboro area and am enjoying raising my six year old son Ronan with my longtime partner Ron. I am currently living my dream of owning my own business, A Touch Of Eden Photography, that I started 3 years ago that I named after my daughter Eden who passed away 10 years ago on October 31. I am so thankful for all those people that gave me a shot back then and have helped it become what it is today.”
1991 Ian P. Sladen has been a University Administrator for the past 15 years and currently serves as Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. He oversees academic advising, career services, engagement and general business faculty. 1992 Heidi Kendall Varle writes, “I am now a volunteer certified SkyWarn storm spotter for the National Weather Service in Gray and a weather watcher for the local TV meteorologists, reporting Saco’s weather conditions twice daily using my very own professional weather station.” 1993 Kirk Purvis and Abby Graffam Purvis ‘96 welcomed their daughter Tessa Marie on April 12, 2012. Tessa joins big brothers, Cole and Quinn. 1995 Heather Remillard Bouchard writes, “On March 9, 2012 Michael Bouchard ’99 and I had identical twin girls
1996 Abby Graffam Purvis and Kirk Purvis ’93 and welcomed their daughter Tessa Marie on April 12, 2012. Tessa joins big brothers, Cole and Quinn. 1997 Kristy Williams writes, “My boyfriend Justin and I are expecting our first child, a baby boy, due in October. We are living in Waterboro.” 1999 Kate O’Toole and her husband, George Austin ‘00, welcomed their first child, a daughter, Elinor Claire Austin-O’Toole, on August 6, 2012. Michael Bouchard, Heather Remillard Bouchard ’95, and their three year old son, Connor, welcomed identical twin girls, Cassie and Chloe, into the family on March 9, 2012. Michael and Heather also married on July 14th, 2012. 2000 George Austin and his wife Kate O’Toole ’99 welcomed their first child, a daughter, Elinor Claire Austin-O’Toole, on August 6, 2012.
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Hillary Bohn writes, “I married Matthew Basinet on July 7, 2012. My sister, Patty Bohn Williams ’00, and friend, Vanessa Gagne Levesque ’00, were bridesmaids. We live in Winthrop.”
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Patrick Brogan was recently promoted to U.S. Manager of External Reporting for Alstom Power. Patrick and his wife, Dena, live in Agawam, MA. with their children, Jace age four and and Taeva Lee age one. Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse writes, “I completed my first marathon this past September, it wasn’t pretty but I finished. I am working for the Alumni and Development Office here at TA and teaching Kettlebell and Spinning class in the Biddeford/Saco area.” Alethea Parker Deasey has worked for SMMC in Pediatrics for seven years and has been living in Biddeford for the last six years with husband, Ryan Deasey (Kennebunk ‘96) and two year old daughter, Anastasia Christine. Brian Martel writes, “My wife, Danielle Rankin Martel ‘03 and I welcomed our baby boy, Gavin, in June. We currently live in Biddeford.” Nichole Voisine served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2009 as a SergeantMedical Instructor/Certified Pharmacy Tech. She graduated from UT Dallas, TX in 2010 with a Bachelors of Science in Business. She currently works for Apple Inc. as an online Payment Specialist. Nichole is engaged to Chandler Merritt of Fort Worth, TX. They will be married on June 1, 2013, in York Harbor, ME. Christie Dube Reichl and her
2004 Danielle McCourt Deschambault and Nathan Deschambault ‘05 welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Emma on January 19, 2012. Kandis Richard LaCroix and her husband, Steve, had their second son, Dylan, on October 12, 2011. Jefferson Coniaris married Kayla Greaton ’07 on September 15, 2012.
TA Alumni Board welcomes Jess Janson ’05 as a new member. “I was honored to have the opportunity to be on the Alumni Board because my experience as a student at TA was one I truly cherish. I look forward to continuing the work so many before me have pursued, to keep our community involved in the growth and success of this great institution.”
husband, William, welcomed the birth of twins, William Jr. and Ava, in September 2011. 2003 Jessica Paul Butler writes, “My husband, David, and I had our first baby, a boy. Ethan Lee was born on September 19, 2011. We couldn’t be happier!” Monica Hetzel had her first child on June 16, 2012, a girl, Mariah Olivia. Danielle Rankin Martel and her husband Brian Martel ’00 welcomed their baby boy, Gavin, in June. They currently reside in Biddeford
2005 Kathleen Rice received her Master’s Degree from Brown University in May. She is now teaching in Norwich, Vermont. Nathan Deschambault and Danielle McCourt Deschambault ‘04 welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Emma on January 19, 2012. 2006 Noah Hudson writes, “In July of 2012 I took over as the Executive Officer of Coast Guard Station Monterey, a search and rescue unit based in Monterey, California. I like the west coast lifestyle, but my heart is in New England! Perhaps I’ll return home someday.” Katie Jannelle and Joseph Fiorina, of Portola Valley, CA are engaged. A May 2014 wedding in Southern Maine is planned. Katie is currently half way through a master’s degree program in Global and International Education at Drexel University. Mackenzie Jones is currently
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Berube ’69 receives Distinguished Alumni Award Colonel Ronald Berube ’69 has received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Awards are sponsored by the Thornton Academy Alumni Association to recognize outstanding lifetime accomplishments by one or more Thornton alumni and to foster aspirations in recent graduates and current students. Nominations are welcome year-round. After high school, Colonel Berube attended Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corp. Command and Staff College, The Army War College and the Defense Systems Management College. He was commissioned a Marine 2nd Lieutenant in 1973, became a Naval
living in Burlington, VT with partner, Mark, and attending graduate school at the University of Vermont for Communication Sciences and Disorders. She plans to eventually return to Maine to practice as a Speech and Language Pathologist. Lisa Roth Tripp and Mike Tripp celebrated their daughter Olivia’s first birthday in August. Kyle Hoseit will be graduating
Aviator in 1974 and was designated a CH-53D Helicopter Pilot in 1975. During his decorated 27 years in the Marines, Colonel Berube served in many different roles, culminating in his promotion to Commander of the Presidential Helicopter Squadron MXX-1 where his assignments included Operational Test and Evaluation Leader, Executive Flight Detachment Assistance Aircraft Maintenance Officer and Executive Flight Detachment Coordinator for the VH-3 Helicopter. While Commanding Officer of HMH-466 and HMX-1, he was responsible for flying Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.
degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent, a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics from EmbryRiddle University, and a Master’s degree in Management from Salve Regina University.
In his retirement Colonel Berube serves as the Lockheed Senior Manager for the Marine Corps Programs. He lives in Fredericksburg, VA with his wife, Sally. They have two children and three grandchildren. Colonel Berube received a Bachelor’s
from St. Michaels College with a Bachelor’s in Political Science/Minor History. Kyle is currently enlisted with the Air National Guard/Green Boys n Burlington, Vermont as an E4 Intelligent Analysts. Upon graduation, he will be working full time as an Intelligent Analyst for the Air National Guard. 2007 Chantelle Rose Boucher writes, “Since graduating from TA, I went to college at UMaine Orono and completed my degree in KinesiologyExercise Science. I have pursued a career as a collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach. After a lot of hard work, I’m proud to say that I am now coaching at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. I am responsible for the creation and implementation of workout programs for a handful of varsity sports teams. I am completely in love with my job and could hardly be happier. I feel like I am proof that hard work pays off alongside of following your heart and chasing your dreams! Here is a link to my everyday work space-pretty neat. http://www. gocrimson.com/information/facilities/ palmerdixon. Kayla Greaton married Jefferson Coniaris ‘04 on September 15, 2012.
2008 Crystal L. Cassette graduated Magna Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI this past May. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management with a minor in Sociology. She is the daughter of Robert Cassette ‘76 and Debbie Paquette Cassette ‘81. Brittany Michele Ruth Sawyer graduated Cum Laude from Sacred Heart University in May 2012 with a B.A. in Political Science. She now attends the University of Maine School of Law. Jason Arthur Scott accepted a full time position with Liberty Mutual in the Boston office after interning with them this summer. In May, Jason graduated with high honors from Bryant University receiving a B.S in Actuarial Mathematics. 2009 Justin Chenette has been hired as the Vice President of Social Media for Rocky Coast Marketing. Justin is also a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Saco and formerly a regular face on TATV.
Disclaimer: Each issue of Postscripts includes alumni news received since the last issue was published. If you have any questions or concerns about what appears in this section, please contact Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse ’00 at kdl@thorntonacademy.org or call 207-602-4460. Postscripts
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In Memoriam The names of deceased alumni that appear below have been received by Thornton Academy since Postscripts was last published. We make every effort to notify our readers about alumni; and others associated with TA, who are deceased, but we rely on friends and family to send us obituaries, especially for those out of state. 1934: Ina Sears Rouse of Annapolis, MD in July 2012 1941: Joseph Di Pierro of South Portland, ME in June 2012 1944: Sotola Notis Lano of Saco, ME in July 2012 1945: Clinton N. Fecteau of Old Orchard Beach, ME in April 2012 1947: Theresa Adrigeri Jones of Laguna Niguel, CA in December 2011 1949: Rebecca Hooper Cushman of Biddeford, ME in June 2012 1950: Annie Dow Cote of Saco, ME in May 2012 1954: Ancyl Thurston of Chelsea, ME in May 2012 1957: Lucille Pothier Jamieson of Saco, ME in August 2012 1958: Stephen Corey Sr. of Saco, ME in February 2012 1961: Nancy Watson Graffam of Saco, ME in July 2012 1961: Marcia Lund Westberry of Windham, ME in September 2012 1962: Tom Eldridge of Raymond, ME in July 2012 1971: Brian P. Gerry of Sun City Center, FL in June 2012 1973: David Taylor of Waterboro, ME in June 2012 1974: Lorne Gorham of Saco, ME in September 2012 1975: Maureen Maloney Viden of Saco, ME in June 2012
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