Thornton Academy’s Alumni Magazine
Fall 2014 • Vol. 49, No. 2
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Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends of Thornton Academy,
In my third year as Headmaster, not a day goes by that I
don’t count myself fortunate to be serving the school and
community that gave me so much when I was a student.
I see and feel the support of the extended TA family on a
daily basis from my office and as I walk about the campus.
From open houses and athletic games, to class reunions,
the popular Thornton Fund Auction and our numerous arts
events, TA alumni, parents, and friends are loud (in a good
way) and proud. Several times a year, the Development staff
and I visit alumni farther afield and enjoy swapping stories
from TA’s past and present. This year, I had the pleasure
of meeting Priscilla ‘57 and Tom Hickey at a TA alumni
gathering in Florida. Upon hearing about the impressive
work our arts students are doing, they were inspired to
make a generous contribution to TA’s Friends of the Arts
program. You’ll read more about them and their passion for
supporting TA in these pages.
You’ll also read about plans for the new STEM Center
in the Scamman Science Building, TA’s most recent
building project. Four modern laboratory classrooms
(two chemistry, two biology) will complement the physics
and engineering spaces that were updated last year, and
accomplish our goal of offering a rigorous and broad-based
STEM (science-technology-engineering-mathematics)
education program, one that will be among the most
advanced in the state of Maine. These new classroom
laboratories will support the Science Department’s initiative
to shift to “inquiry-based” instruction, a teaching method
that combines the curiosity of students with the scientific
method to enhance the development of critical thinking
skills. The new spaces will foster greater collaboration
among students and faculty. I know you will enjoy reading
about the exciting weather balloon project undertaken by
students in Mr. Delcourt’s class, an inquiry-based learning
experience in Newtonian physics.
Headmaster Menard enjoys
attending student presentations
in a science laboratory.
nearly 200 years. In 1821, Thornton Academy’s namesake,
Dr. Thomas G. Thornton, contributed a stock gift valued
at $1,000 to (the then) Saco Academy, helping to secure a
successful future for the school. The generous donors listed
in this publication help ensure that TA has the resources to
provide a superior education for all students, and propel our
school forward as we move through the 21st Century.
On behalf of everyone at Thornton Academy, thank you for
your support.
The new STEM Center would not be possible without
the generous support of TA’s alumni, parents and friends.
Philanthropy has been integral to Thornton’s success for
Rene M. Menard ‘88, Headmaster
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I
n This Issue
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From the Headmaster
4-5
Up, Up, and Away: Science Takes Off at TA
New STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Center
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How TA Operates & Finances Capital Projects
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Science: Then & Now - Paul Allen Grace ‘51
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Launching Students into the Workplace: NTMA-U
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10-11
TA International - Philanthropy, Holiday Homestays
& Faculty in the Arctic
Friends of the Arts -Tom & Priscilla ‘57 Hickey
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TA Middle School - New Classrooms Addition
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Athletics: Running for Life, Hall of Fame, Alumni Soccer Game
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TA Treasure - Frank Cutter Deering & The Observatory
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Alumni In The News - Mahesh Pailoor ‘96
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1811 Society - Pam Roberts ‘76
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Auction & Golf Tournament
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Alumni Reunions
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Alumni Awards
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
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Annual Report of Gifts to Thornton Academy
Cover photo: Science teacher Josh
Delcourt steadies a weather balloon with the
help of Jenn Chretien ‘17 before launching it
to the edge of space. See the full story about
innovative science teaching on pages 4-5.
LOOK for this play button. Where you
see it, the online version of Postscripts at www.
thorntonacademy.org/postscripts contains
additional video content for you to watch.
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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
Earle Cianchette
Vangel Cotsis ‘85
Dr. Brian Dallaire ‘75
Philip D. Fearon ‘70
Dennis Flaherty
Bernard Gaines ‘65
Stephen Garland ‘64
Robert Gowen
Joyce D. Haley ‘75
Dr. Jeanne Hey
Kenneth Janson ‘72
William D. Johnson
William S. Kany ‘77
Karen B. Lovell
Rene M. Menard ‘88 Headmaster & Ex Officio
James E. Nelson ‘67
Dr. Paul Remmes
Kathleen Boutet Santamore ‘80
Mark G. Willett ‘65
ALUMNI BOARD
Todd M. Davis ‘81- President
Jill Santamore Blake ‘06 - Vice President
Jeffrey Christenbury ‘03
Joshua Fearon ‘98
Christine Felser ‘03
Lauren Chenard Folsom ‘75
Roberta Sargent Gallant ‘62
M. Corey Gray ‘97
Benjamin Harris ‘99
Vera Gallant Kalagias ‘80, Secretary
Sean LeBlanc ‘01
Susan Willey Marston ‘62
George Mendros ‘76
Harry J. Nielson ‘69, Treasurer
Christina Dolby O’Brien ‘86
Gregory Paradis ‘91
David O. Pendleton ‘81
Susan Mondor Spath ‘67
Nathaniel Tripp ‘00
Diana Grant Walker ‘75
Designed by: Emma Deans. Edited by: Patricia Erikson.
Contributors: Brittany Brown, Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse,
Emma Deans, Patricia Erikson, Erin Nelson. Cover Photo:
Patricia Erikson.
Read Postscripts online at
www.thorntonacademy.org/postscripts
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p, Up, and Away
Science Takes Off at Thornton Academy
Like other Thornton Academy teachers who excel
at teaching, Josh Delcourt’s passion for learning was
passed down to him by a mentor, in this case, his
father. Luckily, for his students who sent weather
balloons all the way to the edge of space, Delcourt
channels his appetite for learning-in-the-outdoors
into teaching his science courses. “My love of science
stems from a passion for the outdoors that began
when I first started fishing with my father. We would
brook fish remote streams all over the state. This
style of fishing requires a lot of walking in the woods.
My father would point out all of the subtleties in the
forest around us. I fell in love with ecology which
morphed into an all around interest in the sciences.”
Those interests led Delcourt to become both a Registered Maine Guide and a science teacher.
Science isn’t “just another subject” for Delcourt;
he feels strongly that scientists’ skills in pursuing
answers to questions and solving problems will serve
our society well. “Our students are the scientists of
the future. It will be their job to tackle social issues
and our planet’s future. I get most excited about
the connections between the science I teach in my
Students constructed a small capsule that
carried a GPS tracker, hand warmers (to keep
the electronics warm in extreme cold), and a
small camera to record the flight.
Science teacher Josh Delcourt puts high-tech tools into the hands
of students as he takes them outdoors and teaches them how to
become scientists. Postscripts caught up with him as his students
went out to the Eastern Trail to study habitat succession using
their iPads.
Freshmen Honors Physical Science students (in the Spring
semester) finish inflating the weather balloon and preparing the
data capsule (left) for launch to space.
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physical science classroom and our
everyday lives. I strive to pass on this
excitement to my students.”
It’s safe to say that Delcourt infuses
science with excitement. This past
spring, his freshmen Honors Physical Science classes launched weather
balloons that traveled 100,000 feet up
to the edge of space - that’s more than
twice the height at which commercial jets fly. From that data, students
learned about the jet stream, layers
of the atmosphere, and Newtonian
physics.
Delcourt’s inspiration for the balloon
project came in 2009, when he noticed in the national news a weather
balloon project at MIT. He strategized
how to turn it into a meaningful experience for his classroom. “Each time
I’ve done this project, students have
jumped in full force. Just mentioning the term ‘space’ seems to get kids
captivated. I think this project really
inspires kids. Seemingly large scientific feats aren’t just for television.”
Four hours after students launched the weather balloon and data capsule, the
balloon reached space and popped. Carrying its camera and data recorder, the
capsule returned to earth. The GPS data, plotted above, showed the path of the
balloon. The forecast for the jetstream needs to be just right; if students launched the
balloon in the wrong conditions, it would be swept out to sea.
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Glenn Rose ‘17 explained,
“I was on the capsule design
team; we created the layout
of the capsule, where the
devices should go, and why.
Our challenge was to fit
all of the devices into the
capsule, keep it functioning
as an aerodynamic object,
and have successful recovery.
When you’re in Mr.
Delcourt’s class, it doesn’t
seem like something you
are forced to do, he makes
science interesting. After
taking his class you look at
the world differently, whether
it’s testing the chemical
makeup of an object or
determining how fast an
object is moving.”
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Katie Prior ‘17 said, “Mr.
Delcourt’s teaching style
is truly amazing. In class,
he explained everything in
detail and in a logical way,
and also was considerate of
different students’ learning
styles. He managed to
reach all of his students
to give them an in-depth
understanding of physical
science. The passion Mr.
Delcourt shows for all
sciences is motivating; he
applies all the learning to
real world experiences, so
that we could see physics
and chemistry everywhere
we go and realize what an
amazing world we live in.”
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New STEM
PDT Architects
(Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Center
Thornton Academy’s Board of Trustees has voted to construct a $2 million STEM Center
addition to the Scamman Building, beginning in 2015. Here’s why: while the demand for workers in STEM
(Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) fields rises in Maine and the United States, TA science facilities have not
undergone necessary renovations in many decades. Science Department Chair Christy Lajoie said, “The addition will
mean more students will have access to more opportunities...currently only AP Chemistry students are able use fume
hoods, classrooms do not have the hot water necessary for many experiments, and the permanently fixed furniture
doesn’t allow for ‘hands-on learning’ style of teaching. By positioning the classrooms next to one another, teachers will
be able to collaborate on their lesson plans, manage materials better, and increase departmental communication.”
This addition will include:
• four state-of-the-art biology and chemistry laboratory classrooms - each a spacious 1,400 square feet;
• installation of hot water, ceiling-mounted electricity, and fume hood facilities that meet the latest health and safety
standards and increase the number of students who can access science work stations;
• science classrooms outfitted with moveable tables and chairs (see below); this flexibility will support dynamic,
inquiry-based learning.
• four new general purpose classrooms;
If you would like to support this project or learn about naming opportunities,
please contact the Development Office at 207-602-4456.
The illustrations show the
exterior of the addition to the
Scamman Building as it will
appear from the Quad (above),
as well as one of the two new
biology classrooms on the first
floor (left); the Center will also
host two new chemistry classrooms on the second floor,
as well as four new general
purpose classrooms.
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PDT Architects
Funding Sources for FY 2013-14
Totalling $23.6M
38%
64%
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, Thornton Academy
continued to meet the unique financial challenges facing
town academies in three ways: 1) fund raising; 2) expanding
revenue-generating programs, and 3) continuing focus
on controlling expenses. Although the tuition TA receives
from sending communities of Saco, Dayton, and Arundel
is capped at the state average, TA continues to pioneer ways
to provide an exceptional education to our diverse student
population (see p. 9).
Sci-
How TA Operates
TA aims to “prepare our students for a changing
world” by providing an excellent education. How
does an independent town academy pay for that?
• Private donations: The generous alumni, parents,
Public Funding
Private Funding
friends, businesses, and TA employees listed in the donor
section provided important budget-relieving support in
2013-2014. Thank you!
• Revenue-generating programs: TA generates
revenue through private-pay tuition, summer programs,
and facility rental fees.
How TA Finances Capital Projects
$0 in Public Funds
Unlike public schools, Thornton receives no tax funds from sending municipalities to
finance capital projects. As a town academy, TA cannot issue bonds for school capital
projects like most surrounding communities and instead must find private funding for
nearly 40% of the annual budget in order to provide up-to-date facilities for students.
In 2013 TA renovated and relocated the library and dance studio, built a new media
center and engineering lab, as well as refurbished three classrooms.
Donations from our supporters play an ever-growing role in TA’s mission to
prepare our students for a changing world.
We are sincerely grateful for your support.
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Science: Then & Now He knew about Intel
before it was a start-up;
he met Steve Jobs when
Jobs was developing the
prototype for the
Apple-1 personal
computer; and after
working on
semiconductors for
Hewlett Packard, Paul
Allen Grace ‘51 received
the first HP35 electronic
calculator as a gift for his
work on the chips.
It all started in Saco when, from a very young age, Paul
Allen Grace was captivated by science, especially
electronics. A subscription to Popular Science Magazine
further sparked his curiosity in the field, along with
encouragement from his mother. Paul remembers
bringing his homemade, operational Tesla Coil into
Thornton Academy (a Tesla Coil is a resonant
transformer circuit). Paul used vacuum tubes, wire, a
cigar box, and a cardboard tube to wirelessly light a light
bulb three feet away. When he showed his project to his
teacher and the Science Club at TA, he said, “I couldn’t
believe it—they jumped about a foot!” From then on, his
classmates started calling him “The Professor.”
Paul Allen Grace ‘51
RAM and used 355 transistors (for perspective, Intel’s latest
CPU uses over 7 million transistors and is smaller than
Paul’s chip).
Paul remarked, “Being on the leading edge of technology is
marvelous for a high school” and that it’s important for kids
to have early hands-on experiences because the industry
“advances incredibly fast—like the Red Queen said to Alice,
‘You have to run pretty fast just to keep up, and even faster to
get ahead!’”
Did You Know?
Qualifying students from Thornton Academy who
complete a rigorous curriculum in high school (the
STEM diploma endorsement) may now enter the
University of Maine’s Engineering College with
sophomore status.
Paul attended the University of Maine, majoring in
Engineering Physics with a minor in Electronics. He
wrote his thesis on semiconductors and following a stint
in the army, was hired by Raytheon to develop
semiconductors in Massachusetts.
Paul retired twenty-one years ago and now lives at a
6,000-foot elevation on the side of a mountain in
Nevada with his wife Glenys; they have a son, Paul Allen
Jr., and a daughter, Lynn.
Of Thornton Academy’s new engineering partnership
with the University of Maine, he said, “It would have
been perfect for me.” He points out the necessity of
staying ahead of the crowd and continually asking,
“How do we go smaller? How do we use less energy?”
The last memory chip that Paul worked on, which was
state-of-the-art at the time, held eight bytes (64 bits) of
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Engineering teacher Geoff Slack (right) welcomes Paul
Becker of Becker Structural Engineers, Inc. as a guest
speaker in one of Thornton Academy’s engineering
classes that serves the STEM diploma endorsement.
Mr. Becker shared the complex equations used to evaluate the trusses of the newly-renovated library (seen at
top of photo).
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Launching
Students into
the Workplace:
NTMA-U
Freshmen Honors Physical Science students finish inflating the weather balloon and preparing
the data capsule (left) for launch to space.
Thornton Academy has become the first high school in the
country to partner with the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) to offer an online training
curriculum (NTMA-U) that promotes advanced workforce
development. NTMA-U provides motivated students the
opportunity to earn a high school diploma concurrently
with a competency certificate in Precision Machining. Tom
Narciso, Instructor at Thornton Academy and Associate
Professor at Southern Maine Community College, said,
“The precision manufacturing industry is on the precipice
of the long-awaited trend of diminishing supply of skilled
labor. We need to put away the old stereotypes about shop
class. This NTMA-U program provides another pathway
for students to experience the academic rigor connected
with our industry.” Thornton Academy students who have
enrolled and advanced in this program have already begun
working at the North Berwick, Maine plant of Pratt &
Whitney, a United Technologies Corporation company that
designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and
auxiliary power units.
Paul Jurgiewich ‘16 at Thornton Academy, said, “I learned
about a summer job machining at Pratt & Whitney by
taking the NTMA precision machining class in the spring.
Nick (Rizeakos ‘16), Tom (Teague ‘16), and I were chosen
out of the ten other students to take part as summer interns at Pratt & Whitney. I was put on the micron grinder
(3 axis machine) which I would load up, run the program,
then measure the part afterwards on a CMM (coordinate
measuring machine). I also ran a few other machines like
the Huffman (5 axis), the wash, the micron (3 axis), the
grit blaster, and the manual mill. The most challenging
part of running the machines was learning them. Pratt &
Whitney is an amazing business and getting my foot in
the door at such a young age just blows people away. When I
told people that I’m 16 years old and still in high school their
mouths would drop. Nobody could believe it. It’s amazing.”
Steven Howe of Pratt & Whitney said, “Three Thornton
Academy students displayed outstanding performance
throughout the summer. Their supervisors were amazed
at their energetic attitude and desire to learn as much
as they can. We started them on bench mechanic work,
intending to give them several weeks of exposure to our
parts and processes. However, within a couple of days they
were operating machines! They all had perfect attendance.
Paul and Tom continue working part-time through the
school year, with the stipulation that their grades do not
suffer. School is their primary job now. “
Associate Head Allan Young said, “For the 2014-15 school
year – the second year of the program, Thornton Academy’s NTMA-U program has enrolled twenty students. The
program covers everything from geometry and trigonometry to using CAD programs, safety practices, blueprint reading, CNC operations, advanced applied shop
math, SPC, GD&T, and practice with dozens of precision
machine tool devices. This apprenticeship program offers
a skills-based certification curriculum to complete the
National Institute for Metalworking Skills written exam
while gaining valuable industry-specific knowledge and
earning 21 college credits.” Junior students enrolled in the
second year of the program will take part in a learning
lab at Southern Maine Community College. Sophomore
students participating in the first year of the program will
experience their laboratory at Arundel Tool and Machine.
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TA International
International Parent Association and Students
Donate Nelson Hall Basketball Court
Nearly twenty members from four Chinese Parent Associations, as well as several Chinese students, contributed $30,000 for the
construction of a new basketball court behind Nelson Hall dormitory. Upon its completion in September, Headmaster Menard led a
ribbon-cutting ceremony with international students. Residential students and staff are enjoying the new resource. Hanfu “Xavier” Xu
‘15 led the campaign to raise support for the project by presenting to students about the need. This year, Thornton Academy has invited
all international parents to participate in the new STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Center project.
Thank you parents and students for your generosity!
Donation of 3D Printers
This summer, Thornton Academy junior Shuyu "Stacey" Li donated five three-dimensional (3D) printers
to Thornton Academy. 3D printing is the process of
manufacturing three-dimensional, solid objects from a
digital file. According to ComputerWorld, “a survey of
100 top manufacturers revealed that two-thirds are using
3D printing, some for rapid prototyping and others for
production or custom parts.” One of the donated printers (see right) will be used for instruction at the Middle
School, while four printers will serve instruction in
STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) classes
in the high school.
About the donation, Stacey said, “I hope the 3D printers
offer teachers and students a chance to develop technology skills. For me, TA is my second hometown and I
wanted to contribute.”
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Did You Know?
Thornton Academy enrolls students from more than 20
countries.
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If you would like to share a
holiday or school vacation
with a Thornton Academy
student who comes from
one of more than 20
different countries, please
contact Jade Elliott at
602-4457 or jade.elliott@
thorntonacademy.org
Dan Frost spent his summer researching climate change in the
high Norwegian Arctic (and yes, that really is his last name)
Dan Frost doesn’t just read about climate change and marine biology, he dredges clams from
90 fathoms off the northern coast of Norway to study their tree-ring-like growth patterns
and surveys sand and gravel deposited by ancient glaciers as part of an NSF-funded team
research project. While a student at Bates College (class of 2005), Dan learned field science
in the Canadian Arctic; he hasn’t stopped heading for high latitudes since - everywhere
from Alaska to Norway. Now he’s committed to connecting high school students with realworld applications of STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math). “I can show students
how the material they’re learning is applied and that things like slopes of lines are of dire
importance when you’re hauling a clam dredge at a depth of 600 ft. in the Barents Sea,” Dan
said of how his field research strengthens his teaching. This summer, he journaled online
about his fieldwork in northern Norway reconstructing past climates and environments to
better understand the impacts of global climate change.
You can read more about Dan’s most recent Norwegian
Arctic research at: www.frostinthearctic.blogspot.com
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J
oining
Friends of the
Arts
Chatting with Priscilla and Tom Hickey in their home in
Saco—a white saltbox with blue shutters that Priscilla’s father
built—the couple’s attachment to Thornton Academy
becomes evident. They share fond memories from the school
over the years.
Priscilla, Class of ‘57, comes from a long line of Trojans
beginning with her grandmother Bessie Staples (Class of
1906) and her father Fredrick Haase (Class of ‘33). Priscilla
and Tom have attended the Senior Alumni Reunion every
year since 2007, and regularly attend sporting events when
they are in Maine (for the past 17 years they have spent
winters in Port Richey, Florida). But when it came to making
a generous financial donation, the couple chose to support
Thornton Academy’s Friends of the Arts program, which
helps support the costs of running one of Maine’s most
extraordinary high school arts programs.
Priscilla’s love for the arts extends back to her days at TA; she
enjoyed acting in the senior play, although “at that time there
were only a few options offered in the arts. [Today], there are
so many opportunities to get involved” in music, theater,
dance, and visual arts. She wants to help support and further
enhance those programs.
Headmaster Rene Menard ‘88 visits with Priscilla
(Class of ‘57) and Tom Hickey at the Senior Alumni
Reunion in the Atrium this summer.
Although Tom is not a TA alumnus, he says, “I have adopted
Thornton as my own high school” and “I have experienced the
wonderful school spirit—Thornton is more than just a school; it’s
part of a larger community.” The Hickeys’ generous donation was
matched by Prudential, where Tom worked for many years as an
insurance agent.
After TA, Priscilla attended Gorham State Teachers College,
graduating in 1961, and pursued a career in teaching at the fourth
and sixth grade levels. Having worked in schools, Priscilla
understands the need for additional funding, especially for
programs as ambitious as Thornton’s Arts Department. Looking
back on her own involvement in drama, she remarks, “I didn’t have
many lines, but I did get a few laughs!”
Donations to Friends of the Arts
help support the costs of running
one of Maine’s most extraordinary
high school arts programs.
Please consider donating online at
www.thorntonacademy.org/give
or checks can be made out to Thornton Academy Friends of the Arts.
Questions? E-mail Arts Marketing Associate Doug Stebbins at
[email protected] or call 207-602-4471.
Learn more about upcoming performances at
www.thorntonacademy.org/arts
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Middle School
Thornton Academy Middle School students cut a magnificent braided ribbon
at the school’s Open House to celebrate the addition of three new classrooms. Left
to right: Henry Sylvester, Shelby Heiman, Colby Bolduc, and Mia Taranko.
An Open House on September 25th celebrated Thornton Academy Middle School’s addition of three new classrooms. The event
was especially festive with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches by eighth grader Grace Toshach, Principal Tiffany Robert, and
Headmaster Rene Menard. The expansion, which is located on the athletic field side of the building, includes: a 7th/8th grade science classroom (with a mini greenhouse), a 7th/8th grade humanities classroom, and a spacious visual and performing arts classroom where all art and music classes, and chorus and band rehearsals occur. Principal Robert said, “This addition means a great
deal to me, the faculty and staff at Thornton Academy’s Middle School, and most importantly, the students. This modest expansion
has allowed us to grow while staying true to our core beliefs. We have kept class sizes small, are offering an additional 7th and 8th
grade teaching team, and are now able to provide all TAMS students with a state-of-the-art visual and performing arts classroom.”
FoTAMS Donates New Piano to Middle School
Middle School music teacher Mrs. Camille
Saucier and her students were excited to
show off their new piano, donated by the
8th grade parent group of FoTAMS (Friends
of TAMS). Principal Robert said, “Every
year the parents and the students of the
8th grade class raise money to go on an 8th
grade class trip. They had such successful
fundraisers that they decided to purchase
a piano for the new Visual and Performing
Arts Classroom. We are so grateful for this
generous donation.”
This new Yamaha digital Clavinova will be
used for music classes, chorus, band and
rehearsals for the yearly Middle School
musical. With the capability to digitally
record music as the piano is played, this is an
exciting new tool for middle school students.
Thank you 8th-grade parents for raising funds and donating this piano! And thank
you to the staff of Starbird Music in Portland, who facilitated delivery of the piano.
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Four Alumnae Run for Life
blasts and plumes of smoke rose up into the air. Then
a surreal type of organized chaos took over as medical staff ran towards the blast and spectators joined
runners on the course to get past the finish line and
out of the area. The first injured were brought to the
medical tent where Lisa and Karen were.” In order to
allow medical vehicles to access the wounded, the four
women joined other volunteers who cleared Boylston
Street of the thousands of water bottles stacked on
pallets. Lisa, Angela, Karen and Lara doled out hugs,
calmed panicked teenagers, gave away the coats off
their backs, and did whatever they could to help.
Four alums, who had
reconnected with each
other around fitness and
race training, secured
the coveted volunteer job
as security for the finish
line at the 2013 Boston
Marathon. Lisa Labonte
‘81, Angela Coulombe
‘82, Karen Lanois Fortier ‘85, and Lara Howe
Favreau ‘89 were thrilled
to assume responsibilities, such as escorting
superstar runners like
Joan Benoit Samuleson
to the VIP tent. But it
was 2013 and the terror
they experienced at the
Boston Marathon finish
line would change their
lives. They describe the
Marathon bombing this
way:
Following the bombing, the four women tried to
make sense of their experience. They did not want the
bombing to be their last time together at the finish
line; they were determined to run the following year
in the 2014 Boston Marathon.
Thanks to the Boston One Fund, the 2014 race opened
up spots for runners willing to write a 250-word
essay explaining how the events of the prior year had
impacted them. Lisa and Karen, who had not achieved
qualifying times, submitted essays. In December 2013
they learned that all four women would have the opportunity to run the 2014 Boston Marathon together!
“Confusion and fear
gripped the [Marathon
finish line] crowd as the
ground shook from the
In their interview on WCSH 207 TV after the race,
they described how the Boston crowd lining the
streets for over 26 miles carried them the long distance and up the steep hills. “The crowds, the people,
the cheering. It was electric!” You can watch their
interview at:
(From left to right) Lara Howe Favreau ‘89, Lisa Labonte
‘81, Angela Coulombe ‘82, and Karen Lanoix Fortier
‘85 (above): “We took on the 2014 Boston Marathon to
pay homage to those who fight on with determination,
bravery, hope and courage, embodying the spirit of
not only the marathon, but also Thornton Academy!”
The four alumnae honored those who died at the 2013
http://www.wcsh6.com/story/life/2014/04/22/marathon-women-post-run/8009367/
Boys Soccer Alumni Game
Homecoming is one of the best times
to come back to TA and on Saturday,
October 4th, eleven alumni boys soccer
players made it back to Hill Stadium to
take on this year’s varsity team. It was a
fun morning but, unfortunately, did not
end in a win for the alumni!
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Athletic Hall of Fame
TA has produced many of the state’s top athletes and coaches. An Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on
October 4th at Garland Auditorium inducted and celebrated several of these individuals and teams.
Adrien “Andy” Dutremble ‘69 (left) holds the
actual baton passed in the relay that won the
1969 Boys Track State championship; Assistant Coach Dick Parker, who had cared for it
all these years, presented the memento to 1969
team members at the ceremony. Elise Shevenell
‘65 (right), Captain of the undefeated 1965 Girls
Basketball Team, spoke about how much the
athletic experience for girls has changed - she
and her teammates were only allowed to play
“half court.”
Richard Agreste—A long-time coach and athletic director who led the football team to two state championships.
Bob Cote—Cote led Trojan football for 15 years following a remarkable career coaching the St. Louis High School football team.
Coach Dorothea Vlahakos and the Girls Basketball Teams from 1965 through 1967—Dominated their opponents in a threeyear stretch with only one loss.
Wendy Fields Staples, Class of 1988—A track and field athlete and Gatorade Player of the Year.
1969 Boys Outdoor Track Team—Won the state championship in what was then known as “Class L.”
The Great Moments Award was given to the Football Teams of 1953 through 1955 that won 24 straight games—a streak that
was not beaten until the 1980s.
At left, TA’s first Gatorade Player of
the Year athlete Wendy Fields Staples
‘88 holds the commemorative clock
awarded to inductees. At right, Howard
Cutler - who received a Great Moments
Award - couldn’t resist shaking hands
with Isaac Patry ‘16. Below left, coaches
Bob Cote and Dick Agreste celebrate. The
1969 Boys Outdoor Track Team pauses
for a photo (below center) and Great
Moments recipients examine their pins
(below right).
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TA Treasure
•
Thornton Academy’s Telescope
• 1880s Thornton Academy’s telescope
was built by highly-respected optics
manufacturer Alvan Clark & Sons;
• 1890s Frank Cutter Deering began
donating science equipment to Thornton
Academy (his home is now Dyer Library);
• 1950s telescope moved from atop Frank
Cutter Deering residence across street to TA;
• 1980s telescope moved from top of Main
Building to edge of athletic fields where it
remains today (see interior view above);
• 2014 science classes still use telescope to
study Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, the Moon, and
the Mizar star system of the Big Dipper;
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Frank Cutter Deering
b. 1866
former TA student &
telescope donor
courtesy Dyer Library
Mahesh Pailoor ‘96 has wanted to make
films since he was ten years old. This Los
Angeles-based filmmaker celebrates not only
Thornton Academy as his alma mater, but
also New York University’s Tisch School of
the Arts and the American Film Institute.
News circulating at international film
festivals hail the creative works of Mahesh.
His independent film Brahmin Bulls made
its world premiere at the San Diego Film
Festival in 2013 where it won the Audience
Choice Award Feature; just months ago it
won Best American Independent Feature
at the Sonoma International Film Festival.
Critics describe his debut film as writer/
director as a humorous exploration of the
relationship between an estranged father
and son, the women in their lives, and the
powerful secrets they keep.
In the News
When Mahesh isn’t working on a feature
film, he creates documentaries of branded
content for clients such as Best Buy.
Mahesh Pailoor ‘96 working on
the set of his debut film Brahmin
Bulls which he co-wrote with his
wife and then directed.
Of his time at TA, Mahesh said, “I absolutely would not be where
I am today if it weren’t for my education at TA. Ray Lund (retired
teacher) was an amazing person. He learned of my passion for
making movies, tapped me on the shoulder, and the next thing I
knew I was spending two hours every day for the next two years
working with film in a dark room. He was the first person to
believe in me and what I could do with film; from that point on, I
knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life. He encouraged me
to have the confidence that I could pursue this as a career.”
You can watch a trailer of Brahmin Bulls here:
https://vimeo.com/90726545
Film poster features the debut of Mahesh Pailoor ‘96 as
a writer/film director. Brahmin Bulls will be available
on Video on Demand in early 2015.
Watch for it in select cities starting in November and Video on
Demand outlets in early 2015.
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1811 Society
Volunteerism & Philanthropy of Pam Roberts ’76
When Pam Roberts ‘76 first discovered Herman Melville’s
classic Moby Dick in her English class with Mr. Staples,
she couldn’t have imagined her role as one of the readers
in the nationally-prestigious annual event at the New
Bedford Whaling Museum. Each year, the museum hosts
a 25-hour non-stop reading of Moby Dick. This is just one
of the many ways Pam still feels connected to TA.
Pam joined the 1811 Society in 2003, the inaugural year
for the organization. The 1811 Society recognizes alumni
and friends who have committed to Thornton Academy,
in perpetuity, by placing the school in their estate plans.
Left to right: Pam, daughter
Miranda, son Zane, husband
Scott, and son Pierce.
“When my husband and I first were filling out our wills, it
was sort of automatic to include our alma maters—it just
seemed like the right thing to do,” she said. Pam’s twin
sister and three older siblings are all TA alumni so “there
was a lot of maroon and gold in our house…Thornton
was a very special place.”
volunteer - Pam understands the importance and need for
external funding and resources for schools. She said, “I
feel strongly about donating to programs like the arts that
don’t have all costs covered by taxes or tuition dollars.”
Pam attended Simmons College in Boston and pursued
a career in graphic design, before raising two sons
and a daughter. Through her extensive volunteerism
- everything from serving as PTO President to library
The annual and planned giving of the Roberts Family will
help ensure Thornton Academy students receive the same
meaningful education as she experienced.
1811 Society
Membership
1811 Society Membership can take one or more forms,
depending upon your estate planning needs:
• bequests
• charitable gift annuities
• charitable remainder trusts
• charitable lead trusts and more.
There are many ways you can have a lasting impact on
Thornton Academy.
Benefits of 1811 Society membership include: an annual
dinner, a complimentary admission pass to TA home
athletic games and performing arts events, and invitations
to select receptions at the Headmaster’s House.
If you are interested in learning more about the 1811
Society, please contact Director of Development Erin
Nelson at 207-602-4456 or [email protected].
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Auction
The 7th Annual Thornton Fund Auction
on May 2nd raised nearly $87,000 for various student programs, including the free
and reduced meal program that supports
students facing economic hardship.
Made possible by over 100 volunteers,
the Auction brought the community
together to socialize and raise funds that
will support student programs. Over 300
attendees enjoyed browsing a variety of
silent and live auction items—ranging
from gift certificates donated by area
businesses to destination getaways in Florida and Las Vegas. Over 265 items were donated by 195 individuals
and businesses, a testament to the care and consideration of the community.
“Fifteen percent of Thornton Academy’s local student population qualifies for meal assistance, but as an
independent town academy, Thornton does not receive public funds for these services,” said Allan Young, Associate
Head for School Administration. “The Auction is always a fun evening that supports a very worthy cause.”
Thornton community members, including trustees, alumni board members, faculty, staff, parents and friends,
sold 500 raffle tickets. Headmaster Rene Menard ‘88 and Thornton Trustees Bill Kany ‘77, Kathy Santamore
‘80, and Ken Janson ‘72 awarded $20,000 in cash prizes to seven lucky winners.
Thank you to all sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees for your generosity!
The 3rd Annual TA Golf Tournament
was another successful day on the links.
This year’s tournament brought 26
teams to the Biddeford-Saco Country
Club. Alumni participants - ranging
from the classes of 1958 through 2012
- raised over $1,500 to help support
various Thornton Academy student
programs and activities, such as the free
and reduced meal program and many
other needs of the school. The 2015
tournament will tee off June 25th, 2015
at the Biddeford-Saco Country Club.
Mark your calendars and we hope to see
you there!
If you would like to volunteer at this
event, please contact Kathryn DanylikLagasse at [email protected].
From left to right (all Class of 1993):
Bob LePauloue, Kirk Purvis, Jared McCrum, Matt Leblanc
Golf Tournament
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Alumni Reunion Day
TA held its 2nd Annual Reunion Day on August 9th on campus for every class celebrating a reunion in 2014.
Approximately 100 people returned to their alma mater to enjoy a BBQ, a tour, and to celebrate with their classmates!
A similar event will occur next summer for those classes celebrating a reunion in 2015.
Senior Alumni Reunion
This year marked the 21st anniversary of the Senior Alumni Reunion event, which gathers all alumni who have
celebrated their 50th reunion and beyond. On Saturday, September 20th, 200 alumni, in addition to their guests,
returned to campus to celebrate and reminisce with former classmates and old friends. Represented classes ranged
from 1936 through 1963. After a short program in Garland Auditorium that featured the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Col. Fred Clark ’46 and an information session on our 1811 Society by Mary Atkinson Johnson ’51, Headmaster Rene
Menard ‘88 spoke about the connection with TA that our alumni continue to carry with them. Following the program,
TA’s dining service FLIK provided a delicious buffet lunch. The Senior Alumni Reunion has been a treasured tradition
for Thornton Alumni and we look forward to next year’s reunion, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th
2015! To see some of the amazing photos from the day go to: www.thorntonacademy.org/reunion.
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Alumni Awards
The Thornton Academy Alumni Association sponsors the Alumni Awards to recognize the accomplishments
and volunteerism of alumni and community members.
2014 Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. James Waterhouse III, Class of 1968 was honored for his successful
career as a dentist in Saco and South Portland since 1978, and his many years
serving as: a baseball coach for Little League, Senior League, and Saco Middle
School, a Thornton Academy Trustee, and a Trustee of Advent Christian
Church of Goodwins Mills. Dr. Waterhouse grew up on a farm in Dayton.
He received undergraduate and graduate degrees in biochemistry from the
University of Maine where he graduated with high distinction. He then
pursued a dental program at Tufts University. In 1973 he married his high
school sweetheart Jayne Lumb ‘69. They have three sons, James IV ‘96, Joshua
‘99, and Jacob ‘00, and “three beautiful daughters-in-laws and five perfect
grandchildren.”
2014 Public Service Award
Linda Zello Ladakakos, Class of 1963 was an accomplished baton
twirler her senior year of high school, and was also the head majorette
for TA’s majorette squad and marching band. She has taught “twirling” to
young women in the Saco community, known as the Saco Jets, for over
fifty years. Her involvement has included countless hours of instruction,
travel, recitals, competitions, and fundraisers. Linda has served as a
tremendous role model, mentor, and friend to thousands of young women
in Saco and to her peers in the twirling community. She is honored and
humbled to be part of so many young lives over the years and has no plans
of retiring anytime soon! Linda is pictured center with her daughters, Jodi
Field ‘89 and Jami Ladakakos ‘95.
2014 Unsung Hero Award
Robert W. Moody, Jr., Class of 1978 was honored for his generosity
for lending and donating plants and materials to TA for occasions over
the years including graduation, homecoming, and the Auction. He has
helped enhance the overall appearance and maintenance of the campus by
offering landscape designs and assisting with installation projects. Rob’s
father, Robert W. Moody Sr., and grandfather, Charles F. Moody, are also
TA alumni, along with his wife Julie Levesque Moody ‘78 and daughter
Rachel Moody ‘13. Rob attended the University of Maine at Orono for
two years studying in the Plant, Soil, and Horticultural Program before
transferring to the University of Southern Maine, earning a degree in
Industrial Technology. He is a member of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary, The
Maine Landscape and Nursery Association, and the Independent Gardens
Association.
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Class Notes
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Class of 1945 David E. Hill writes,
"I am still traveling and flying myself
around the country. Feel Great!"
Class of 1946 Anna Kosta Verrill
writes, "Dave and I have been
married for 65 years that makes
us the only living TA couple that
graduated in 1946. Quite an
accomplishment and that's the
news of the day! Proud to be a TA
Alumna!!"
Class of 1947 Leonard G. Johnson
is one of 49 blood relatives who
graduated from Thornton Academy.
His father graduated in 1905 and his
great niece just graduated in Spring
2014. 109 years of TA history!
Class of 1948 George E. Mapes, Jr.
writes, "I am enjoying my years back
in Saco as I get re-rooted."
Class of 1949 Kenneth S. Foss
writes, "I am still enjoying the
happy and healthy retirement
life in beautiful Zephyrhills, FL
with my very patient, loving and
understanding wife of 57 years,
Gloria. I am looking forward to
hearing more at our class reunion
this year and hope we can attend."
Class of 1949 Mary Neal Morrison
writes, "I was in Maine at Easter and
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went to see my daughter Debbie who
was inducted in to the National Honor
Society at the University of Southern
Maine. She is attending under the GI
Bill. She was a graduate of the University
of Maine in 1978 and recently retired
from the National Guard with 29
years of service. I now have 8 greatgrandchildren, 2 in AZ, 3 in ME and 3
in VA."
Class of 1952 Mary Gochie Blaisdell
writes, "Last October I was in an
accident when a person went through
a stop sign and totaled my car. I broke
my knee and I am still currently using
a walker. I am starting to get back into
things, my middle sister has been my
caregiver and friends have been great.
I hope to see everyone at the next
gathering."
Class of 1953 Walter G. Butler
writes, "We have 3 daughters and 4
grandchildren and I just became a greatgrandfather. My wife and I have been
married for 55 years."
Class of 1953 Donald McIver writes,
"Jean and I just moved to a great
55-and-over community where we
'watch' bad golf and have great scenery."
Class of 1953 Raymond Pullen writes,
"I turned 81 years young on August 9th!
I have had some health problems but
still getting around. I am living at the
same home after serving in the army.
I have been married for 57 years this
August."
Class of 1954 George A. Currier writes,
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"In 1970, I came down with asthma
and now I have full blown COPD.
I am doing ok but have trouble
breathing now and then. I am 82
years old. My email is galfredc2@
comcast.net."
Class of 1954 Richard Mitchell
writes "I have enjoyed the past
30 years of retirement. We enjoy
boating, golf, swimming, and seeing
our 11 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren."
Class of 1955 Marlene Grant
Lombard writes, "I moved to Florida
to live with my sister Judy Rowe
Govoni '65 in February of 2014."
Class of 1955 William E. Lord and
his wife Debbie have moved back to
Maine and have built a solar house in
Kennebunkport. After a long career
in journalism Bill is spending his
retirement years growing vegetables
and educating the public about solar
energy. Class of 1958 Dianne Burgess
Burke writes, "We attended our
granddaughter's graduation in
Orono at the University of Maine.
She graduated with high honors."
Class of 1958 Constance Danis
Vadnais retired in 2005 and joined
the 50+ Club in Biddeford and is
very much enjoying it.
Class of 1959 Marie Patterson
Gleason writes, "My husband died
2 years ago and I would like to hear
from classmates who are widowed
or widowers. I am living with my
daughter Katy and have my own
apartment. Email me at meep@
maine.rr.com."
Class of 1961 Barbara Warren
Field writes, "David and I have 2
daughters, 4 granddaughters, and 1
great-granddaughter. In June we are
expecting our 1st great grandson,
our 1st boy. We love kayaking and
4-wheeling and playing cribbage and
I am knitting up a storm, making
blankets and things for the new baby.
Life is busy and fun!"
Class of 1961 Kathryn Haramis
Holgersen writes, "My husband
Harry and I are enjoying our
retirement because we live in Hawaii!
We have had quite a few visitors
during the winter months. Harry
goes to our summer home in Maine
for 5 months and I meet up with
him at the end of August and we
both come back together at the end
of September. My mom is now 96
and doing quite well. We have 10
grandchildren and the 2nd to the
oldest is getting married to a lovely
girl from Ohio. All is well."
Class of 1961 Patricia A. Massie
writes "I am still walking dogs (Harry,
Rocky and Molly) and taking care
of many cats. I broke my hip in July
2013 but I am all healed."
Class of 1963 Ann E. Barker writes,
"I worked for years in the dental
industry and retired in 2010 from the
UNC School of Dentistry, as a dental
hygienist. I had a stroke in 2003
and did not fully recover. I am the
oldest of ten siblings but we lost one
14-year-old brother Paul to cancer.
I have no children but lots of nieces
and nephews."
Class of 1963 Linda Zello
Ladakakos was awarded the Public
Service Award (see page 21).
Class of 1964 Margo Cote Audiffred
writes, "I am currently back in the
Guidance Office for the remainder of
the school year, but when I am retired
I enjoy my work with Hospice of
Southern Maine."
Class of 1964 David Kimball writes,
"I was recently remarried and retired.
I am planning on traveling soon and
looking forward to the 50th class
reunion."
Class of 1965 Carolyn Winslow
Johnson writes, “After sailing in the
Mediterranean for 6 summers on our
Moody sailboat “Shearwater” we are
now in the Caribbean in the winters.
Next year we plan to sail home to
Boston. Dave and I have just become
1st time grandparents. Our son, Eric,
and his wife Megan, had a daughter
on September 14th in San Francisco.
She is the cutest baby and her name is
Ellie Grace. Looking forward to our
50th reunion.”
The York County Fire Department Graduation at Garland Auditorium on June 23, 2014
brought together several TA alumni who serve in Maine. Damion Taylor ‘13 and Trevor
Nason ‘12 graduated from the York County Chiefs Association program this year. Front
Row (L to R): Ray Legendre ‘74, Matt Duross ’01, Kevin Duross ‘98, John Duross ‘80, and
Ben Harris ‘99. Back Row: Steve Boucouvalas ‘81, Marc Meserve ‘84, Trevor Nason ‘12,
Damion Taylor ‘13, Joe Ferrante ‘12, and Wes Loignon ‘99.
Class of 1966 Dianne Rice Horton
writes, "I have been living at Swan
Lake in Swanville, ME since 1971. I
was a teacher for 31 years and I am
now spending time traveling though
Maine painting. I am represented by
Beyond the Sea in Lincolnville Beach.
My husband Dan and I travel to juried
art festivals from Southwest Harbor to
Ogunquit in the summer."
Class of 1968 James Waterhouse III
was awarded the 2014 Distinguished
Alumni Award (see page 21).
Class of 1973 Ellen Skea Marshall
writes, "My daughter Sarah recently
had her 1st child, he is such a joy. My
other daughter Chelsea will be married
this summer in Northern Ireland
where she currently works at Queens
University. My son Bill moved back
East to be closer to Sarah's new family.
We see each other often."
Class of 1973 Debbie Alley
Robertson writes, "I had a great time
at my 40th reunion last year. Great
seeing everyone as I moved in 1982
from Saco to California. I am happily
married with 3 adult children, 1
stepson and 2 grandchildren ages 13
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and 16. God has blessed us!"
Class of 1975 Catherine E.
Corriveau writes, "Fifteen years ago
I left a job with the State of Maine
that I loved to pursue a bachelor's
degree so I could take the Certified
Industrial Hygienist exam. Dual
bachelor degrees, a Master's degree
and 2,700 miles later, it is a done deal.
Became a CIH this spring."
Class of 1976 Karen M. Reardon's
South Portland Girls track team won
the Western Maine Sportsmanship
Award Banner this year.
Class of 1978 Robert W. Moody, Jr.
was awarded Thornton Academy’s
Unsung Hero Award (see page 21).
Class of 1981 Julia Berry Proctor
writes that daughter Jacquelyn
Mendes '08 just finished her master's
degree in sports science at Ithaca
College in New York and recently
accepted a position with Merrimack
College in Massachusetts as Director
of Track and Field and assistant head
coach. "We are very proud parents.
Jacky has worked so hard these past 6
years and we wish her the best."
Class of 1985 Scott Pullen married
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Ella Mackowiack ‘06 writes, “I started this work [with wildlife] after high school.
I started by volunteering at the marine animal research center in Biddeford. Then
I realized I wanted to work more towards large carnivores, as opposed to marine
animals. I’ve always been fascinated with lions so I researched different volunteer
opportunities and found the African Lion and Environmental Research Trust. I
did two volunteer programs there, in Zambia and Zimbabwe. I started working
at the animal park in Mount Vernon, Maine last summer. A good friend of
mine knew the family that owns it, and she introduced me to them and their
internship program. I currently live out in Wyoming but come back here in the
summer to work at the animal park.”
Ann Dube Pullen ‘98 in Saco on May 10th,
2014. They reside in Saco with a house full of 7
kids and 2 corgis.
Class of 1987 Kimberly McLaughlin writes,
"I'm very proud to announce that my comingof-age memoir Come Running When I Call has
been published on Amazon and is now available
to the public. The Maine State Society for the
Protection of Animals endorsed the book:
‘This book will resonate for anyone who has
experienced the true love of an animal.’ The
book was also endorsed by H.O.R.S.E of CT as
'Compelling and emotionally powerful. A story
of love, devotion, and survival….' The book
details life growing up under the control of my
bi-polar father and how my horse Trixie changed
the family dynamics and led me to emotional
and physical freedom."
Class of 1988 Lynn Tousignant Tillotson was
named the new President and Chief Executive
of The Greater Portland Convention & Visitors
Bureau.
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Class of 1989 Shawn Patrick Ouellette
won the 2013 Scripps Howard Award
for Community Journalism as lead
photographer and videographer.
Class of 1992 Phoebe Pollock Schilla
established the Studio of Good Living
after a close friend passed away due to
illness. "I started to look at food and my
work as a chef differently. I wanted to
work with people and teach them about
their own nutritional requirements and
how to incorporate that knowledge into
delicious meals and snacks that they enjoy
eating. I believe that everyone should be
able to eat fresh, healthy and tasty food
regardless of circumstance. Over the years
I have expanded the company to include
cooking classes, personal chef services,
catering and meal delivery services.
Whether you need to learn some basic
cooking techniques, have a few questions
for our culinary counselors or need a
caterer for your event, we can help!"
Class of 1996 Heather Brewer Dubuc
and Patrick Dubuc ‘96 welcomed their
3rd daughter, Charlotte on October 3,
2014.
Class of 1997 Fay Johnson has been
promoted to an economist in the office
of US Trade Representative. Christina
Bolduc LeClerc announced the arrival
The Class of 1989 celebrated their 25th Reunion on October 4th, 2014 with
a tailgate party before the homecoming game and then a night of bowling and
memories at Vactionland Bowling. The class challenged themselves to raise
$2,500 as a class gift in honor of their 25th Reunion. The money will be used to
help the RSVP program at TA which is a group that works to prevent bullying. They are almost at their goal! If you are a class of 1989 member and have not
made your gift you can still contribute at www.thorntonacademy.org/give
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of their third child, Miles Asher. He was
born on March 28, 2014 and was 9lbs
5oz. He joins his brother Noah (6) and
sister Adeline (3). They are very excited
about their new sibling.
Class of 1998 Meagan Fluet Vaughn
received her PhD in Epidemiology
from the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill in December where her
dissertation focused on prevention of
tick-borne diseases. She is now working
in clinical research at Rho, a contract
research organization in Chapel Hill. She
lives in Elon, NC with her husband and 3
year old daughter.
Class of 2004 Craig McDonough
graduated from the New England School
of Communications with a degree in
audio engineering. He worked for 3
years with Carnival Cruise Lines as
an audio tech and is now employed by
Smart Home Solutions in Kennebunk.
He is getting married in September 2014
and lives in Saco with fiancée Jacqueline
Lynch.
Class of 2004 Shawn Rumery writes, "In
May 2014, I graduated from the George
Washington University with a master's
degree in Public Administration. I live
in Washington, D.C. and work as the
Research Manager for the Solar Energy
Industries Association."
Class of 2006 Craig Binette writes, "I've
been keeping busy in the construction
business. When I'm not working I like
to spend time in the Maine woods. I'm
a Registered Maine Guide in Hunting,
Fishing and Recreation. For the past two
years I've been guiding moose hunts and
bear hunts."
Class of 2007 Jillian McDonough Hart
graduated from St. Joseph's College
in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in
Nursing and is now working as an RN at
Southern Maine Medical Center. Jillian
married Daniel Hart in August 2012 and
resides in Wells with him and their dog
Bruin.
Class of 2008 Christopher N. Gennaro
was recently hired as the Director of
Football Operations at Yale University.
Class of 2008 Jacquelyn E. Mendes
received her master's degree in sports
science at Ithaca College in New York
and recently accepted a position with
Merrimack College in Massachusetts
as the Director of Track and Field and
assistant head coach.
Class of 2010 Sarah Black graduated
from Virginia College in Jacksonville.
She is currently employed as a surgical
technician at Baptist Regional Hospital
in Jacksonville.
Class of 2013 Brandon M. Briggs
is attending UMaine for Civil and
Environmental Engineering
Class of 2013 Gabriel J. Letourneau
and Elijah Hanright opened HUD
Gaming Lounge in Biddeford. It is
a high-tech haven for video game
enthusiasts who want to play against
others, try out the newest games or
watch online competitions between
professional gamers. HUD is located at
2 Main Street, Biddeford.
Class of 2013 Liam H. Walls-Ott
graduated from basic military training
at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
The Airman completed an intensive,
eight-week program that included
Liam H. Walls-Ott ‘13
training in military discipline and
studies, Air Force core values,
physical fitness, and basic warfare
principles and skills.
Class of 1948 Reunion - On Sept 21, 2014, members of the Class of 1948
gathered at TA to celebrate their 66th Class Reunion. Last year, in honor of their 65th
reunion, they donated a picnic table to Thornton which is located in the gazebo on
the campus’ front lawn. Thank you to the Class of 1948 for your gift, which has been
enjoyed by many over the summer!
Class of 1954 Reunion - Forty members of the Class of 1954 gathered on
Sept 21, 2014 in the TA Dining Commons to celebrate their 60th Reunion with a
brunch. They had such a great time they are hoping to make it an annual tradition.
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In Memoriam
Paul R. Lynch, ‘44
•
The names of the deceased below have been received by
Thornton Academy since Postscripts was last published. We
rely on friends and family to send us obituaries (especially
for alumni who live outside of Maine) by mail or through a
form on our website: thorntonacademy.org/stayintouch.
Alumni:
1935 Theodore Sawyer in March 2014
1939 Pauline Johnson Meserve in March 2014
1940 David Woodbury in April 2014
1941 John Hewes in May 2014
1942 Dorothy Brady Tully in June 2014
1945 Ivy Taylor Snow in March 2014
1945 Richard Hewes in July 2014
1945 Paul Lynch in August 2014
1949 Harold Hanson in March 2014
1949 Batey Kennedy in May 2014
1949 Maynard Cousens in June 2014
1949 Herberta Harriman in June 2014
1950 Audrey Lakin Shutt in March 2014
1950 Gwendolyn Parslow Rodgers in August 2014
1953 Michael Bright in February 2014
1954 John Haley in August 2014
1954 Joan Bridge MacPherson in September 2014
1956 Arthur Harris in February 2014
1956 Shirley Tozier Isaac in July 2014
1957 Odessa Nason Szumita in July 2014
1957 Henry Dawley in July 2014
1960 Diane Goldthwait Parslow in May 2014
1967 Donald Beal in April 2014
1971 Ray Petrin in April 2014
1972 Karen Worcester in June 2014
1981 Timothy Woodward in May 2014
1988 David Janelle in February 2014
1999 Michael Bouchard in August 2014
Paul R. Lynch, 88, a resident of Lewiston, Maine,
Fort Myers, Florida, and formerly of Concord, New
Hampshire, passed away August 6, 2014 at Central
Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Biddeford on January 27, 1926, the
son of Francis E. and Lillian (King) Lynch. He grew up
in Saco and was a member of the Thornton Academy
Class of 1944. He then left to serve in the U.S. Navy
during World War II. He graduated from the former
Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville after the war
and then graduated from the University of Maine
in 1953. He married the former Joan M. Filliettaz of
Lewiston, on August 21, 1954 and together they raised
four children. Paul began his career with the former
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
where he served in Biddeford, Portland, and Bangor,
Maine, and later in Concord, Manchester, and Bedford,
New Hampshire. He retired as regional sales director
for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in 1984.
Associated With TA:
Madeleine Snow in May 2014
Lisa Gonneville in August 2014
If you would like to make a donation in
honor of a loved one, please contact Kathryn
Danylik-Lagasse at 207-602-4460 or visit
thorntonacademy.org/give
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Paul treasured his 30-year career with the phone
company where he met many wonderful colleagues
that were like family to him. Following his retirement,
he and Joan spent their time gardening, antiquing, and
travelling to see family in Alaska, including visiting the
Arctic Circle. They had memorable moments cooking
during holiday and weekend gatherings. His family
will miss his keen sense of humor and his storytelling.
Thornton Academy receives numerous memorial
donations each year recognizing members of the TA
community who have passed away. Thank you to all who
choose to remember loved ones in this way.
POSTSCRIPTS
Gifts to
FY 2013-14 Donations
Thornton Academy,
FY 2013-14
Joyce D. Haley
Jason and Nonnie Haskell
Bicentennial Club
Kenneth and Laurie Janson
Leonard G. and June Johnson
Gifts of $20,000 to $49,999
Jianxun Luo and Ling Gao
Saco and Biddeford Saving Bank
Mark and Joanne McInnis
Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Prime Motor Group
Eric A. and Kathryn Purvis
Spire Club
Kirk and Abby Graffam Purvis
Gifts of $10,000 to $19,999
Curtis Scamman and LindaValentino
Thornton Academy Class of 2014
David and Beverly Marshall Sherman
Simensky, Engstrom &
Academy Club
Associates, CPAs
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Carl J. and Barbara Stasio, Jr.
Arundel Machine Tool, Co.
Shaohua Tian and JiangShenzhu
William and Mary Atkinson Johnson Milton and Joan Vachon Victor
University of New England
John R. and Elizabeth JaneWalker
College of Arts and Sciences
Fude Wang and Aiya Luo
Kaiying Shi and Xiaoyan Wang
York County Federal Credit Union
Allan and Susan Young
Headmaster’s Circle
Frank Zayac and Maureen Flynn
Qi Zeng and Yuewen Geng
Gifts of $2,500-$4,999
Wanshun Zhang and Fen Xie
Anonymous
Mingquang Zhao and Luning Lin
AutoMile Motors
The Tianyu Zhou Family
Biddeford Savings Bank
Clark Insurance
Leadership Club
Stephen and Corleen Garland
Hebert Construction
Gifts of $500 to $999
Rene M. and Lisa Menard
Anonymous
PDT Architects
Elizabeth Lowe Baran
Saco Valley LLC
Don and Barbara Grondin Boutin
Clifford W. and Kathleen Boutet
Weiquan Chen and Liping Zhu
Santamore
Fred and Connie Clark
Chaohui Zhou and Mei Hu
Vangel and Ericka Cotsis
*marks donors who are now deceased
Posterity Club
Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
Anonymous
Benchmark Cleaning and Supply
Hugh G. Connor
Brian K. and Debbie Dallaire
Dawson Smith Purvis & Bassett
Dennett-Craig & Pate Funeral
Home, Inc.
Jianhong Fan and Mingzhong Shao
Leon and Sue Hadiaris
Robert and Erin Davies
Linwood C. and Justine Cote Davis
Norman Desormier
Joan R. Fink
Marco and Kristen Giancotti
Tom and Lisa Mailman Gorman
Paul Allen Grace
Priscilla Haase Hickey
Chris Indorf
William S. and Holly Kany
Darrin and Deb Landry
David K. and Rachel LePauloue
Auction$ 86,829
Grants$ 26,000
Annual Fund$235,989
Golf Tournament
$ 1,616
Grand Total
$ 350,434
# of donors: 688
Alumni participation: 5.43%
Margery Harrison Healing
Paul and Lynne Kelly
Keystone Partners
John and Dianne Lemoine
Robert and Alexandra LePauloue
John B. Malcolm, Jr.
Jonathan and Christina Tripp
Maynard
Edward and Shirley McGeachey
Roland and Hilda Michaud
James Molleur
Janis Molleur
James E. and Kathleen Huot Nelson
Michael and Marcia Nelson
Carlos Philbrick
Daniel F. Pullen
Herbie and Margaret Colomb Reed
Richardson-Allen Inc.
John and Patty Ritzo
Stuart and Sharon Ruben
Heritage Club
Stephen Sanborn
Gifts of $250 to $499
Susan Tarver
Anonymous
David and Teri-Ann Hogan Arenstam Warren’s Office Supplies
Robert A. Wentworth
Paula Langelier Armstrong
Shiqiang Zhang and Wenzhou Xiang
Michael and Joanne Perron Binette
Don and Barbara Grondin Boutin
Maroon & Gold Club
David C. Brunelle
Caron Roofing and Construction
Gifts of $150 to $249
Marian Ricker Carvisiglia
Anonymous
Earle and Maryellen Cianchette
John Bird
Class of 1983
Blue Rock of Maine
John and Anita Binette Colpitts
Bruce W. Bolduc
Theresa E. Colpitts
Steve and Michelle Boucouvalas
Stevan Cote
Jon B. Boutet
David E. and Vivian Edfors
Marc Boutet
Philip D. and Brandi Fearon
In preparing this report,
Marc and Martha Curtis Gagne
every effort has been made
Isaac D. Gagnon
to accurately recognize our
supporters. All gifts received
Gerard and Judie Gaudette
between July 1, 2013 and June
George and Mary Jane Gendron
30, 2014 are listed here. Please
Carl and Elizabeth Goodwin
inform the Development Office
Katherine E. Grondin
of any errors or omissions by
Harbor View Lending Group
calling 207-602-4460.
Jianping Li and Fang Liang
Marston and Karen Lovell
Margaret O’Neil
Party Plus Tent and Event Rentals
Ray’s Truck Service
Michael and Tiffany Regan Robert
Phillip A. Saperia and James Golden
Saco Veterinary Clinic
Theodore Sawyer*
Fred W. and Sharon Stackpole, Jr.
Richard C. Stevens
Thornton Academy Teachers
Association
Thornton Academy Student Council
W. David and Anna Kosta Verrill
Kory and Kristi Wentworth
Guobin Xiong and Yanhong Lu
Thomas and Nannette Nero Zuke
POSTSCRIPTS
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Thank you to members
of the Development
Committee
Vangel Cotsis ‘85
Brian K. Dallaire ‘75
Joshua Fearon ‘98
Bernard Gaines ‘65
Stephen Garland ‘64
Kenneth Janson ‘72
William D. Johnson
William S. Kany ‘77, Chair
David K. LePauloue ‘84
Karen B. Lovell
James E. Nelson ‘67
Eric A. Purvis ‘81
Kathleen Boutet Santamore ‘80
Peter and Michelle Ledoux
Boutet, Lauren Boutet ‘06
and Brad Boutet ‘09
Heidi Brewer
Philip and Dianne Burgess Burke
Patrick and Andrea Carey
Robert S. Poitras, Kenneth E.
Poitras, Rose M. ChenardPoitras, and Roger Poitras
Michael Cote
Bethany Cyr
Todd M. and Michelle
Brunelle Davis
Rebecca Smith DeLuca
Norman Dupuis
Stephen and Lisa Bissonnette
Estabrook
Dennis and Cynthia Flaherty
Robert Foden
Ronald Forest
Richard P. Gagnon
George W. Gagnon, Jr. and
Michelle Collay
Charles and Ann Garland
Maureen Genthner
Robert Gowen
Dale W. and Joyce Hansen
Benjamin and Arelle Harris
Susan Haskell
Jeff and Margaret Hill
Michael and Vera Gallant Kalagias
A. William and Anne Baker Kany, Jr.
Kathlyn Dentico Killian
Robert J. Lamontagne, Jr.
Mahlon L. and Marie Lary
Alan and Susan Willey Marston
Richard N. Martel
Roger and Mary Ann Stickles Martin
Patricia A. Massie
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John F. McNabb, Jr.
Richard and Sally Finch Mitchell
JoAnn Polackwich Oswald
Gregory and Cathy Paradis
Richard M. and Janine
Bertrand Parker
Richard A. Pelletier
Richard M. Peterson
Chris Queally and Janice Stoy Bayley
Ralph F. and Catherine Rumery
David and Nicole C. Tillyer Ryan
Guy Sanschagrin
Bill Searle and Donna Jones-Searle
David and Natalie Berry Sharland
Rachel Whipple Small
Larry and Virginia Berrigan Smith
Frank and Marjorie Cote Stewart
Giselle Tardiff
Phyllis Grace Taylor
Richard Thompson and Pam Davis
Penelope Fisher Tosatti
Stanley H. and Mary Ladd Tucker
Gardner R. Walls
Erwin C. Warren
Centennial Club
Gifts of $100 to $149
Alan and Sharon Staples Alexander
Robert C. Alvord
David W. Anderson
Mrs. Lloyd M. Anderson
James and Marguerite Cote
Audiffred
Irving and Charlotte Backman
Mary Gay Baldyga
David J. and Marcella Colpitts Bates
Carol Benoit-Reynolds
Jay and Heather Prince Benson
James and Shari Bickford
Chad C. Binette
Sharon Verrier Blakeslee
Andrea Bove
Norman E. Bowie
Helen Lundy Boyd
Marilyn Henderson Bradford
Kevin Brady
Nancy Atkinson Brookshire
H. Elise Edfors Brower
Brittany G. Brown
Inga Sandvoss Browne
Allen L. and Laura Gray Burnham
Ann Constantine Byers
Emma Arenstam Campbell
Betty Lamson Carter
Philip M. Cassette
Mark and Barbara Bagley Cassidy
Justin Chenette
W. Richard Choroszy
Courtney Collard-Meltzer
Chris Colpitts
Thomas and Deborah Courtney
Cheryl Gibson Cuneo
Christine Dalapas
Karl and Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse
Jere and Sally Stoddard Dearborn
Kathleen McKenzie Doran
Roland E. Dubois
Alden Hudson and Jade Elliott
Morris L. and Judith Fisher, Jr.
Kevin Foran
Chris Friedman
Bernard and Susan Sheehan
Gaines
Sarah Willett Garriepy
Paul Genthner
William and Beverly Gere
Marianne Holt Gillis
Jodie E. Goodman
Kopel Goodman
Peter C. and Lorraine Gordon
Elizabeth Procter-Gray
Michael and Margaret Ham
John and Winona Hanning
Joyce C. Boothby Hansler
Jeanne Hey
Elizabeth Langelier Hill
Herbert J. Hooper
Corey Huot
Robert and Lynne Keithley
Alfred N. and Lois Kennedy
Jane Angis Kerry
David Kimball
Nathaniel Koonce
Nicholas C. and Stephanie
Koutoulakos Koutroulis
Philip and Eleni Bograkos Kowash
Ryan and Caitlin Lagan
Joan Morse LaMontagne
Mary Cote Larkin
William LaVallee
Tony and Mary Morrison LeBlanc
Suzanne Cote Lemont
Jeannine Lepitre
Joel J. Levesque
Patricia Colpitts Lewia
Gene Libby
George E. Mapes, Jr.
Alberick J. Martin
POSTSCRIPTS
Mark and Susan McDonough
Christopher and Deborah
McKenney
Sandra Koutoulakos-Miminos
Lillian Lagueux Minarik
Robert E. Miniutti
Mary Ellen Donovan Molloy
Mark Moody
Alison Leach Moore
Jack and Sheri Morrison
Mary Neal Morrison
Wayne and Sandra Nason
Jeffrey A. Nathanson
Robert and Christina Dolby O’Brien
Shirley Manseau O’Donnell
Patricia Olinger
Anne Whitehurst Ordway
Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette
Patricia C. Ladd Ouellette
Brian and Suzanne Huot Paquette
David A. Patriquin
Alex and Jessica Paul
David O. and Brigitte N.
Morneau Pendleton
Jeffrey and Leslie Pierce
Robert and Gisele Poirier
Charles Pollock
John and Tina Labbe Provost
Sara Morrill Read
Debbie Alley Robertson
Amy Roche
Michael and Lauren Roche
Edward M. Rogowski, Jr.
Charles Rosen
Betsy Greene Ross
George and Linda Roth
Rhonda Kozloff Rowars
Robert and Eilzabeth Runnells
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
William M. Sanborn
Kevin and Kathryn Hazelton Savage
Charles N. Scamman
Peter and Bridget Dupuis Scontras
Donald and Sue Sharland
Edward K. and Martha Simensky
Marsha Snyder
William J. Soucy, Sr.
David and Janet Splaine
William F. Stacey
William and Marjorie Leary Stanton
Marilyn Stebbins
Paul and Mary Jane Strickland
Abigail Swardlick
Betty Barnes Swenson
Roger C. Turcotte
Steve and Nancy Turgeon
Henry M. Vermette
David A. Wagabaza
K. Aldene Walters
Neil D. West
Dianne Wormwood Williams
Harriet Larkin Wilson
Charles and Irene Colpitts Wood, Jr.
David H. Wormwood
Gail Chadbourne Wright
Joan Crogan Youngs
Eleanor Mahaney Zdanowicz
Matthew L. Zehner
Golden Trojan Club
Gifts of $5 to $99
Anonymous
Brent and Erin Abbott
Elizabeth Mazeiko Abdulla
Joanne Foss Allen
Kathy Allen
Juliette Apicella and Rob Ebersol
Ann E. Barker
Barbara Barklow
Lois Barth
Ethel Boothby Beaudoin
Jacobie Beaudoin
Roland and Patricia Martin
Beaudoin
O.W. and Patricia Hobbs Bedell
Jean Begin
Nicholas Belair
Susan Frappier Bellerose
James and Charlene Bickford
James and Susan Lamontagne
Black III
Sarah Black
Mary Gochie Blaisdell
Christine Babcock Blake
Danielle R. Bogardus
James E. Boissonneault
Steve and Lisa Boissonneault
Christopher C. Boucouvalas
Mary-Louise Ridley Boucouvalas
Harold and Elsie Murray Boudreau
Margaret “Peggy” Moore Bourque
Lawrence and Deborah Bowie
Tammie Bradley
Brandon Briggs
Harlow L. Brown
Christina Brandt Buckley
Craig and Angela Sabo Burgess
Marjorie Lamb Burgin
Susan Canning Burnell
Melissa L. Brancely Burns
Elizabeth Bussiere-Nichols
Walter and Charlotte Butler
Paul E. Cabana
Brian L. Callahan
Sarah Camire
Cody Carrier
Sarah Carrier
Jason R. Cassette
Elaine Chadbourne
Josephine Chute Chase
Karen Chasse
Donald and Frances Watson Church
Ingrid Claesson
Richard and Janice Kirkby Clark
Thomas Clarke
John and Gail Cloutier
Sara and Robert Cody
Alton B. Cole
Eleanor Perkins Cool
Samantha Cote
Sophocles Cotsis
Albert L. Couture
George A. Currier
AdriAnne Curtis
Scott and Cathy Cyr
Debra A. Auger Dauley
Pamela Estes Davis
Patrick Davis
Francis T. Decoteau
Josh and Alisha Delcourt
Richard and Madeleine Cote
Deschambeault
Margaret Patterson
Descoteaux
Amy Levasseur DesRoberts
Jacob and Jenna Bolduc
Desrochers
Nichole and Ryan Desrochers
Catherine Blunt Dexter
Beverly Grant Dodge
Christopher and Hilaire
Savage Doiron
Robert and Patricia Aube Doiron
Keith and Mary-Bess Libby
Donovan
Nicholas and Christina
Doukeris Superina
Norman R. Dubois
Todd and Lisa Smith Duchaine
Frederick and Virginia Brown
Dupee, Jr.
John E. Edfors
Sam L. Cohen Foundation Gift
In the spring of 2014, Thornton Academy received a
$20,000 grant from the South Portland-based
Sam L. Cohen Foundation. The awarded funds support
Thornton’s three-pronged Science-TechnologyEngineering-Math (STEM) initiative that includes:
a STEM diploma endorsement and articulation
agreement with University of Maine’s College of
Engineering, a Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG)
program, and a pilot course with the National
Machinists Association (NTMA-U). The grant will
support program and capital costs for these and other
STEM programs as part of Thornton’s “21st Century
Curriculum-to-Career Initiative.”
Patricia C. Jean Ekster
Patricia Erikson
William and Constance Tripp
Farrington
Richard Fecteau
Christine Felser
Lucille Martin Fennell
David and Barbara Warren Field
Audrey Cole Fogg
Joan Folker
Edmund and Lauren Chenard
Folsom
Thomas Foran
Avis Thurston Ford
Jerry Forte
Kenneth S. Foss
Marie Fritzsche
Barry and Roberta Sargent Gallant
Roberta Sargent Gallant
Helena Cardin Gannon
Marjorie Garon
David and Lisa Gibbons
Marie Patterson Gleason
Amy Johnson Glidden
Paul and Catherine Glynn
William Godbout
Pauline R. Cote Godin
Dale Robin Goodman
Claudia Grenier Grandy
Nancy Guiney Grant
Ben Grasso
Johnathan Green
Thomas Griffin
Joshua and Ariana Hadiaris
Alice Haines
Elaine R. Haley
Daniel Hall
POSTSCRIPTS
Melanie B. Hansen
John Hanusek, Sr.
Margaret A. Hanusek
Diane Paquin-Harden
Bill Harrison
Mildred L. Harvey
Judith Hayward
Abbie Mohlin Henry
Ryan and Suzanne Hersey
David and Eileen Hickey
Betty Hill
David E. Hill
David L. Hill
Helen Rancourt Hilton
Deborah Hjort and Nancy M. Niven
Kathryn Haramis Holgersen
Bob Hooper
Larry Hooper
Thomas Hopkins
Dianne Rice Horton
Deborah McNabb Houle
Anita Tito Ifantides
Marilyn Macomber Ives
Christopher R. Jacobs
Keith Jalbert
Carol Johnson
Chris Johnson
David and Carolyn Winslow
Johnson
Richard R. Johnson
Shauna Johnson
Alison Jortberg
Jenna Kapschull
Thomas W. Keefe
Jill Kehoe
Sharon L. Kelley
Rita Snow Keylor
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Bill and Jean Taylor Kimball
Linda Morancy Kimball
Andy Kochis
Rick Kochis
Christopher Kohl
Shirley Harrisburg Korobkin
Peter Krause
Lisa Labonte
Lisa Libby LaBrecque
Raymond and Doris Lafortune
James and Christy Dudley Lajoie
Samantha Korpaczewski Lane
Gary and Catherine Roberts Larkin
Caryn Lasante
Jean Roberts Leach
Christopher M. Leclerc
Jacqueline R. Ledoux
Roland Ledoux
Ronald Ledoux
Steven Ledoux
Donna Hill Lee
Joseph C. and Patricia LePauloue
Joseph LePauloue
Nina Hyland LeProhon
Ken Letourneau
Barry and Ellen Haas Levine
Jia Wen Liang
Marlene Grant Lombard
Marjorie A. Mullen Lord
Jeremy Lowell
Alan Lukas
Jane Maclean
Krissy Mailman
Lance and Nancy Mailman
Jane Bellevue Maloney
Jerry and Liz Mansfield
Rebecca L. Manson-Rioux
Ellen Skea Marshall
Esther Burnside Martindale
Richard A. Maxwell
Anna Pochebit Mazeiko
Christopher McCallum
Frances Rowell McDonald
Donald McIver
Constance McLeod
David McNabb
Dennis and Paula Benoit McNabb
Eleanor Payzant Mercier
Maurice Merrill
John and Jennifer Merry
Jeffrey Meserve
Donald and Tricia Metayer
Richard and Angelique Paquette
Milliard
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Sylvia-Anne Moore
Abigail More
Pamela Buck Moriarty
Jerry and Lisa Morin
Vanessa Morin
Denise Auger Morrill
Ernie Morrill
Arlene Maddox Murchison
Edna Nadeau
Guy R. Nadeau
Muriel Thompson Nado
William Nason
Erin M. Nelson
Katherine Nicketakis
Harry and Deborah Larose Nielson
Luke Nielson
Rosemary Aaron Nitkin
Norway Savings Bank
Karen Trottier O’Connor
Margaret Orlandella
Michael and Nancy Heffernan O’Toole
Eric Ott
Shawn and Amy Huot Ouellette
William Ouellette
Marc and Kim Paquette
Douglas Parker
Shirley Peck
Harold Pendleton
Janice L. Pendleton
Thomas Perkins
Mark and Patricia Boutet
Peterson
Kenneth W. and Nancy Scamman Pike
Paul and Mary Anderson Pinette
Renate Lehrke-Pinnow
Tamara L. Pisani
Nathaniel Poissant
Janet Burrill Polanski
Pauline Pollock
Cheri Gowen Poulin
Jonathan Prak
Michael and Carol Prejean
Maryellen Pribish
Virginia Waterhouse Procter
Janet Leary-Prowse
Raymond and Marshalyne Pullen
Geoff and Sally Pulsifer
Thomas Quentin
Tom and Marta Rackmales
Russell M. Randall
Bobbie Rausch
Pat Rhames
Leone Cloutier Rickabaugh
Daphne Contraros Rioux
Bryce and Meredith Searle
Roberts
Michael and Michelle Roberts
Pamela Roberts and Scott
McInturff
Heather N. Robinson
Jeffrey Robinson
Katelyn Roedner
Lori Belanger Roop
Erica Breznovits Rosciszewski
Kevin Rouselle
Bruce L. Ruben
Shawn Rumery
Daryl and Camille Curtis Saucier
Elizabeth Milliken Schumaker
Horst Seeley
Nicole Sevigny
Arnold C*. and Barbara Shapiro
Joe Anne Sheilds
Robert Simkowitz
Barbara Bail Simpson
Annie Sirois
Ian P. Sladen
Carl and Lorali Roth Smith
Donna Milliken Snow
Alegra Eunson Soorus
Susan Mondor Spath
Robert and Rose Spulick
Ken St. Onge
Daniel St. Ours
Wendy Gobeil St. Pierre
Heather Huot Stachtiaris
Doug and Jennifer Witherell-Stebbins
David E. Stevens
Scott Stinchcomb
Bethany Lowe Stotler
Kellie A. Therriault
Guy and Marion Thivierge
Suzanne P. Thivierge
Daniel R. Trottier
Tracie Saucier True
Albert G. Tweedie
Constance Danis Vadnais
John B. Viets
Marjorie Gould Viets*
Jennywren Walker
Jeffrey Waters
Robert A. Weiss
Tina Wescott
Patricia Weyand
Hannah Dolby Whittaker
Michelle Bissonnette Winn
Aldin Winslowet-Alps
Christine C. Gowen Wong
POSTSCRIPTS
Patti Wright
Elizabeth Wrigley
Steven G. Xanthopoulos M.D.
Stephen and Maria Hadiaris
Zafirson
Matching Gift Supporters
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc.
Fidelity Foundation
KeyBank
Prudential Foundation
UBS Foundation USA
Unum Corporation
Wells Fargo Foundation
Memorial Gifts
1973 Classmates who are no
longer with us
By: Debbie Alley Robertson
Dr. Joyce Bonenberger-Brough ‘80
By: David C. Brunelle
Beverly A. Bell ‘50
By: Mahlon L. and Marie Lary
Petro Boucouvalas ‘46
By: Steve and Michelle
Boucouvalas
By: Carol Johnson
By: Edna Nadeau
Margaret Peck Brown ‘61 and
Daniel Peck, Jr. ‘57
By: Shirley Peck
Nancy Smith Burt ‘51
By: O.W. and Patricia Hobbs
Bedell
By: Marjorie Lamb Burgin
By: Josephine Chute Chase
By: Frederick and Virginia Brown
Dupee, Jr.
By: John E. Edfors
By: William and Constance Tripp
Farrington
By: Audrey Cole Fogg
By: Helena Cardin Gannon
By: Nancy Guiney Grant
By: Anita Tito Ifantides
By: William and Mary Atkinson
Johnson
By: Arlene Maddox
Murchison
By: Muriel Thompson Nado
By: Arnold C*. and Barbara Shapiro
Edward Chadbourne ‘49
By: Elaine Chadbourne
Charles Cote ‘39
By: Suzanne Cote Lemont
By: Frank and Marjorie Cote
Stewart
Eleanor McDonald Donovan ‘34
By: Robert J. Lamontagne, Jr.
By: Kathryn B. Mahaney
By: Katherine E. Grondin
Hilary E. Mahaney ‘25
By: Eleanor Mahaney Zdanowicz
Cy and Adrienne Marin Martin
By: Mary Ellen Donovan Molloy
Norman Dupuis ‘53
Lorraine Dupuis
Maria Holt English ‘32 and
Virginia Holt Cavanaugh ‘34
By: Marianne Holt Gillis
Polly Gallagher
By: Ethel Boothby Beaudoin
Alec Garon ‘42
By: Marjorie Garon
Helen Gay ‘55
By: Mary Gay Baldyga
Rene Goupil ‘65
By: Hannah Dolby Whittaker
John L Hewes Sr. ‘41
By: Marston and Karen Lovell
By: Robert Foden
By: Alice Haines
By: William and Mary
AtkinsonJohnson
By: A. William and Anne Baker
Kany, Jr.
By: Saco & Biddeford Savings
Institution
By: Keystone Partners
Thomas Haley ‘50
By: Elaine R. Haley
Dennis S. Hill ‘73
By: David L. Hill
Sandy Prejean Houle ‘72
By: Margaret A. Hanusek
Ted and Ray Johnson ‘49
By: Richard R. Johnson
James and Patricia Jortberg
By: Alison Jortberg
Batey “Bud” Kennedy ‘49
By: David and Judith Kennedy
By: Alfred and Lois Kennedy
By: Isabelle Wendelken
Rick Kerry ‘94 and Tom Kerry ‘83
By: Alberick J. Martin
Frederick A. Morrill ‘48
By: Sara Morrill Read
Elizabeth Morse ‘42
By: Jean Roberts Leach
Robert D. Neal ‘28 and
Robert E. Neal ‘52
By: Mary Neal Morrison
Robert and Thomas Ouellette ‘75
By: Marie Patterson Gleason
Emanuel “Manny” Koutoulakos ‘39
By: Sandra Koutoulakos-Miminos
Agnes and Everett Ladd ‘55
By: Stanley H. and Mary Ladd
Tucker
John Lamontagne
By: Patricia C. Ladd Ouellette
Thomas Ouellette
By: Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette
Raymond Paquin’76
By: Diane Paquin-Harden
Gerard and Alice Pelletier
By: Richard A. Pelletier
Stephen G. Perham
By: David and Janet Splaine
Christopher Perrigo ‘89
By: Brian and Suzanne Huot
Paquette
Van Psomiades ‘40
By: Linda Morancy Kimball
Albert Ridley ‘55 and
Patricia Ridley ‘56
Mary-Louise Ridley Boucouvalas
Dr. John K and
Elizabeth D. Roberts
By: Pamela Roberts and Scott
McInturff
Philip R. Scamman ‘33
By: Charles N. Scamman
Virginia Scammon
By: Eleanor Payzant Mercier
Arnold Shapiro ‘55
By: William and Mary Atkinson
Johnson
Charlie Snow ‘66
By: Donna Milliken Snow
Daphne Victor Soucy ‘61
By: William J. Soucy, Sr.
Violet and William Spulick
By: Robert and Rose Spulick
Kathleen Nash Staples ‘37
By: Alan and Sharon Staples
Alexander
Madeleine Gagnon Stevens ‘50
By: Richard C. Stevens
Amber J Strickland ‘07
By: Paul and Mary Jane Strickland
Frances Boothby Sylvester ‘27
By: K. Aldene Walters
Pauline and Joseph Thivierge
By: Suzanne P. Thivierge
Yvette Warren
By: Erwin C. Warren
William Thomas Washam V,
M.D, J.D
By: Sara and Robert Cody
Hazel and Agnes Wentworth ‘22
By: David A. Patriquin
Albert H.Wilson
By: Harriet Larkin Wilson
EB Wilson
By: Aldin Winslowet-Alps
Edward Winslow
By: Aldin Winslowet-Alps
Honorary Gifts
30th Reunion
Class of 1983
30th Reunion (1983)
William Godbout
Denise Auger Morrill
50th Class Reunion (1963)
Lawrence and Deborah Bowie
Class of 1942
Lucille Martin Fennell
Class of 1945
Charles Pollock
Dolly Haskell Cote ‘49
By: Michael Cote
By: Mary Cote Larkin
Mark DeFrancesco ‘80
By: Karen Chasse
Gerry Halasz ‘63
By: David Kimball
Elizabeth Lester ‘14
By: William and Beverly Gere
Aaron Lockman ‘13
By: Kopel Goodman
Nathaniel Molleur ’99 and
Samuel Molleur ‘03
By: Janis Molleur
Nicole C. Tillyer and
David Ryan
By: David and Nicole C. Tillyer
Ryan
TA Music and Theatre Facility
By: Dale Robin Goodman
POSTSCRIPTS
TA History Department
By: Peter Krause
Alumni Giving By Class
Class of 1935
Class giving percentage: 33%
Rita Snow Keylor
Theodore Sawyer*
Class of 1937
Class participation rate: 17%
Marianne Holt Gillis
Class of 1939
Class participation rate: 8%
Erwin C. Warren
Class of 1942
Class participation rate: 10%
Paul E. Cabana
Lucille Martin Fennell
Frances Rowell McDonald
Class of 1943
Class participation rate: 4%
Irving Backman
Eleanor Perkins Cool
Class of 1944
Class participation rate: 14%
Richard A. Maxwell
Rachel Whipple Small
Henry M. Vermette
John B. Viets
Class of 1945
Class participation rate: 17%
Helen Lundy Boyd
David E. Hill
Lillian Lagueux Minarik
Shirley Manseau O’Donnell
Anne Whitehurst Ordway
Charles Pollock
Class of 1946
Class participation rate: 36%
H. Elise Edfors Brower
Fred Clark
Francis T. Decoteau
John Hanusek, Sr.
Anna Pochebit Mazeiko
Eleanor Payzant Mercier
David and Cynthia Patriquin
Anna Kosta Verrill
W. David Verrill
Neil D. West
Class of 1947
Class participation rate: 17%
Beverly Grant Dodge
Herbert J. Hooper
Leonard G. Johnson
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Alfred N. Kennedy
Joan Morse LaMontagne
Milton Victor
Class of 1948
Class participation rate: 22%
Marian Ricker Carvisiglia
Richard Clark
Alton B. Cole
Theresa E. Colpitts
Christine Dalapas
Joyce C. Boothby Hansler
Richard R. Johnson
Bill Kimball
Jean Taylor Kimball
George E. Mapes, Jr.
Patricia C. Ladd Ouellette
Joan Vachon Victor
Harriet Larkin Wilson
Charles Wood, Jr.
Eleanor A. Mahaney
Zdanowicz
Class of 1949
Class participation rate: 16%
Lois Barth
David J. Bates
Donald Church
Janice Kirkby Clark
Kenneth S. Foss
George Gendron
A. William Kany, Jr.
Shirley Harrisburg Korobkin
Mary Neal Morrison
Class of 1950
Class participation rate: 11%
Marcella Colpitts Bates
Mahlon L. Lary
John B. Malcolm, Jr.
JoAnn Polackwich Oswald
Phyllis Grace Taylor
Irene A. Colpitts Wood
Class of 1951
Class participation rate: 34%
Patricia A. Hobbs Bedell
Marjorie Lamb Burgin
Ann Constantine Byers
Josephine Chute Chase
Virginia Brown Dupee
John Edfors
Constance Tripp Farrington
Audrey Cole Fogg
Helena Cardin Gannon
Pauline R. Cote Godin
Paul Allen Grace
Nancy Guiney Grant
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Anita Tito Ifantides
Mary Atkinson Johnson
Arlene Maddox Murchison
Muriel Thompson Nado
Virginia Waterhouse Procter
Arnold C. Shapiro
John R. Walker
Class of 1952
Class participation rate: 19%
Anonymous
Joanne Foss Allen
Mary Gochie Blaisdell
W. Richard Choroszy
Margaret Patterson
Descoteaux
Helen Rancourt Hilton
Anne Baker Kany
Elizabeth Milliken Schumaker
Larry Smith
Class of 1953
Class participation rate: 10%
Walter and Charlotte Butler
Anita Binette Colpitts
John Colpitts
The Dupuis Family
Donald McIver
Richard M. Peterson
Raymond Pullen
Sara Morrill Read
Class of 1954
Class participation rate: 19%
Elsie Murray Boudreau
Nancy Atkinson Brookshire
George A. Currier
Linwood C. Davis
David E. Edfors
Paul Genthner
John Hanning
Bob Hooper
Patricia Colpitts Lewia
Dick Mitchell
Sally Finch Mitchell
Harold Pendleton
David Sherman
Guy Thivierge
Joan Crogan Youngs
Class of 1955
Class participation rate: 12%
Frederick Dupee, Jr.
Richard Fecteau
Marilyn Macomber Ives
Donna Hill Lee
Marlene Grant Lombard
Alberick J. Martin
Shirley Peck
Robert S. Poitras
Marjorie Leary Stanton
Class of 1956
Class participation rate: 5%
Margaret “Peggy” Moore
Bourque
Justine Cote Davis
Jean Roberts Leach
Fred W. Stackpole
Class of 1957
Class participation rate: 17%
Ethel Boothby Beaudoin
Allen L. Burnham
Roland E. Dubois
Priscilla Haase Hickey
Robert Keithley
Roland Ledoux
Kenneth E. Poitras
Janet Burrill Polanski
Leone Cloutier Rickabaugh
Betty Barnes Swenson
Class of 1958
Class participation rate: 16%
Mary Gay Baldyga
Marilyn Henderson Bradford
Dianne Burgess Burke
Charles Garland
Maurice Merrill
Robert E. Miniutti
Mary Ellen Donovan Molloy
Renate Lehrke-Pinnow
Bryce D. Roberts
Horst Seeley
Barbara Bail Simpson
Constance Danis Vadnais
Dianne Wormwood Williams
David H. Wormwood
Class of 1959
Class participation rate: 10%
Rose Poitras Chenard
Madeleine Cote
Deschambeault
Gerard “Jerry” M. Gaudette
Marie Patterson Gleason
Daniel Hall
Ernie Morrill
Bruce L. Ruben
Edward K. Simensky
Robert Spulick
Class of 1960
Class participation rate: 8%
Norman E. Bowie
Andy Kochis
POSTSCRIPTS
Stephanie Koutoulakos
Koutroulis
Nina Hyland LeProhon
Alan Marston
John F. McNabb, Jr.
Richard M. Parker
William J. Soucy, Sr.
Mary Ladd Tucker
Class of 1961
Class participation rate: 15%
Janice Stoy Bayley
Barbara Warren Field
David Field
Avis Thurston Ford
Peter C. Gordon
Kathryn Haramis Holgersen
Larry Hooper
Linda Morancy Kimball
Ellen Haas Levine
Marjorie A. Mullen Lord
Patricia A. Massie
Janine Bertrand Parker
Michael Prejean
Betsy Greene Ross
Stuart Ruben
Alegra Eunson Soorus
Class of 1962
Class participation rate: 12%
Kathleen McGovern Anderson
Harlow L. Brown
Christina Brandt Buckley
Brian L. Callahan
Roberta Sargent Gallant
Bill Harrison
Kathlyn Dentico Killian
Catherine Roberts Larkin
Susan Willey Marston
Sandra Koutoulakos-Miminos
Aurel Paquette
Roger Poitras
Margaret Colomb Reed
Class of 1963
Class participation rate: 12%
Sharon Staples Alexander
Ann E. Barker
Carol Benoit-Reynolds
Lawrence Bowie
Laura Gray Burnham
Betty Lamson Carter
Sally Stoddard Dearborn
Maureen Genthner
Robert J. Lamontagne, Jr.
David McNabb
Dennis P. McNabb
Paula M. Benoit McNabb
Rosemary Aaron Nitkin
Richard A. Pelletier
Gardner R. Walls
Class of 1964
Class participation rate: 7%
Margo Cote Audiffred
Stevan Cote
Stephen Garland
Dale W. Hansen
David Kimball
Richard N. Martel
Charles Rosen
Phillip A. Saperia
Class of 1965
Class participation rate: 11%
Paula Langelier Armstrong
Rebecca Smith DeLuca
Norman R. Dubois
Anonymous
Ronald Forest
Bernard Gaines
David A. Hickey
Carolyn Winslow Johnson
Esther Burnside Martindale
Kenneth W. Pike
Peter N. Scontras
Hannah Dolby Whittaker
Gayle Andrews Willett
Mark G. Willett
Class of 1966
Class participation rate: 6%
Cheryl Gibson Cuneo
Susan Sheehan Gaines
Dianne Rice Horton
Wayne Nason
Bill Searle
Donna Milliken Snow
William F. Stacey
Robert A. Weiss
Class of 1967
Class participation rate: 8%
Joanne Perron Binette
John Cloutier
Margery Harrison Healing
Rick Kochis
Jane Bellevue Maloney
James E. Nelson
Kathleen Huot Nelson
Nancy Scamman Pike
Ralph F. Rumery
Stephen Sanborn
Susan Mondor Spath
Roger C. Turcotte
Gail Chadbourne Wright
Class of 1968
Class participation rate: 4%
Pamela Estes Davis
Katherine E. Grondin
Alan Lukas
Daphne Contraros Rioux
Marjorie Cote Stewart
Albert G. Tweedie
Class of 1969
Class participation rate: 4%
William Nason
Harry Nielson
Meredith Searle Roberts
Rhonda Kozloff Rowars
Charles N. Scamman
David A. Wagabaza
Class of 1970
Class participation rate: 6%
Jon B. Boutet
Chris Colpitts
Albert L. Couture
Philip D. Fearon
Joan R. Fink
Leon Hadiaris
Gene Libby
Pamela Buck Moriarty
Carlos Philbrick
Kevin Savage
Class of 1971
Class participation rate: 3%
Patricia Martin Beaudoin
Suzanne Cote Lemont
Deborah Larose Nielson
Nancy Heffernan O’Toole
Kathryn Hazelton Savage
Class of 1972
Class participation rate: 7%
Kathy Allen
Susan Frappier Bellerose
Marc Boutet
David L. Hill
Deborah McNabb Houle
Kenneth Janson
Mark McInnis
Margaret O’Neil
Thomas Perkins
Patricia Boutet Peterson
Russell M. Randall
Jeffrey Waters
Robert A. Wentworth
Class of 1973
Class participation rate: 4%
Elizabeth Mazeiko Abdulla
Kevin J. Foran
Deborah Hjort
Ronald Ledoux
Ellen Skea Marshall
Gisele Poirier
Robert D. Poirier
Debbie Alley Robertson
Suzanne P. Thivierge
Class of 1974
Class participation rate: 3%
Susan Canning Burnell
Jane Angis Kerry
Lance Mailman
Jack Morrison
Class of 1975
Class participation rate: 9%
Kevin Brady
Brian K. Dallaire
Patricia Aube Doiron
Lauren Chenard Folsom
Elizabeth Procter-Gray
Joyce D. Haley
Margaret A. Hanusek
Debra Ketchum
Roger Martin
Guy R. Nadeau
Cynthia Boudreau Ouellette
Marc S. Paquette
Janice L. Pendleton
Penelope Fisher Tosatti
Maria Hadiaris Zafirson
Class of 1976
Class participation rate: 4%
Peter Boutet
Barbara Grondin Boutin
Claudia Grenier Grandy
Michael Kalagias
Mary Cote Larkin
Jeffrey A. Nathanson
Jeffrey Pierce
Janet Leary-Prowse
Pamela Roberts
Class of 1977
Class participation rate: 4%
Anonymous
Teri-Ann Hogan Arenstam
Philip M. Cassette
Michael Cote
Lisa Mailman Gorman
Diane Paquin-Harden
William S. Kany
Class of 1978
Class participation rate: 2%
Michelle Ledoux Boutet
POSTSCRIPTS
Mary Ann Stickles Martin
Clifford W. Santamore
Ken St. Onge
Class of 1979
Class participation rate: 3%
James Black III
Susan Lamontagne Black
Bruce W. Bolduc
Mary-Bess Libby Donovan
Donald Metayer
John Provost
Class of 1980
Class participation rate: 4%
David C. Brunelle M.D.
Keith Jalbert
Vera Gallant Kalagias
Ken Letourneau
Mark R. Moody
Daniel F. Pullen
Kathleen Boutet Santamore
Class of 1981
Class participation rate: 5%
John Bird
Steve Boucouvalas
Barbara Bagley Cassidy
Sophocles Cotsis
Scott Cyr
Todd M. Davis
Lisa Labonte
Steven Ledoux
Alison Leach Moore
David O. Pendleton
Eric A. Purvis
Class of 1982
Class participation rate: 6%
Sharon Verrier Blakeslee
Michelle Brunelle Davis
Morris L. Fisher, Jr.
Susan Haskell
Alison Jortberg
Eleni Bograkos Kowash
Constance McLeod
Karen Trottier O’Connor
Ann Delekto Patterson
Heather Huot Stachtiaris
Class of 1983
Class participation rate: 3%
William Godbout
Michael Ham
Sharon L. Kelley
Joseph LePauloue
Denise Auger Morrill
Class of 1984
Class participation rate: 8%
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Juliette Apicella
Steve Boissonneault
Mary-Louise Ridley
Boucouvalas
Hugh G. Connor
Lisa Smith Duchaine
Chris Friedman
Richard P. Gagnon
David K. LePauloue
Richard Milliard
Douglas Parker
Tina Labbe Provost
Nannette Nero Zuke
Class of 1985
Class participation rate: 4%
Christopher C. Boucouvalas
Vangel Cotsis
Joel J. Levesque
Angelique Paquette Milliard
Brigitte N. Morneau Pendleton
Class of 1986
Class participation rate: 4%
Melissa L. Brancely Burns
Scott Gallant
Jeffrey Meserve
Christina Dolby O’Brien
Guy Sanschagrin
Matthew L. Zehner
Class of 1987
Class participation rate: 3%
Kathleen McKenzie Doran
Lisa Bissonnette Estabrook
Amy Huot Ouellette
David Robinson
William M. Sanborn
Class of 1988
Class participation rate: 9%
Jason Haskell
Mary Morrison LeBlanc
Tony LeBlanc
Christopher McCallum
Rene M. Menard
Cheri Gowen Poulin
Kristin Chasse Robinson
Lori Belanger Roop
Camille Curtis Saucier
Daryl Saucier
Lorali Roth Smith
Wendy Gobeil St. Pierre
Christine C. Gowen Wong
Class of 1989
Class participation rate: 6%
Elizabeth Lowe Baran
Danielle R. Domingue Bogardus
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Bethany Cyr
Catherine Blunt Dexter
Elizabeth Langelier Hill
Jacqueline R. Ledoux
Brian Paquette
Tamara L. Gonneville Pisani
Kevin Rouselle
Class of 1990
Class participation rate: 1%
Suzanne Huot Paquette
Giselle Tardiff
Class of 1991
Class participation rate: 5%
Christine Babcock Blake
Jonathan Maynard
Gregory Paradis
Nicole C. Tillyer Ryan
Ian P. Sladen
Kellie A. Therriault
Class of 1992
Class participation rate: 2%
Chad C. Binette
Samantha Korpaczewski Lane
Christopher M. Leclerc
Class of 1993
Class participation rate: 6%
Heather Prince Benson
James Bickford
Nicole Paquette Dube
Melanie B. Hansen
Robert C. LePauloue
Mary Anderson Pinette
Kirk Purvis
Daniel R. Trottier
Steven G. Xanthopoulos M.D.
Class of 1994
Class participation rate: 2%
Patricia C. Jean Ekster
Thomas Foran
Robert Simkowitz
Class of 1995
Class participation rate: 1%
Tracie Saucier True
Class of 1996
Class participation rate: 3%
Jason R. Cassette
Jacob Desrochers
Sarah Willett Garriepy
Alex Paul
Abby Graffam Purvis
Class of 1997
Class participation rate: 2%
Amy Levasseur DesRoberts
Jenna Bolduc Desrochers
Kory Wentworth
Class of 1998
Class participation rate: 4%
Angela Sabo Burgess
Christopher Doiron
Joshua Hadiaris
Erica Breznovits Rosciszewski
Class of 1999
Class participation rate: 2%
Craig Burgess
Nichole L. Boisjoly Desrochers
Ryan Desrochers
Benjamin Harris
David Sharland
Class of 2000
Class participation rate: 3%
Nicholas Belair
Kathryn Danylik-Lagasse
Hilaire Savage Doiron
Christina Doukeris Superina
Tiffany Regan Robert
Michelle Bissonnette Winn
Class of 2001
Class participation rate: 4%
Sarah Camire
Courtney Collard-Meltzer
Patrick Davis
Abbie Mohlin Henry
Ryan P. Lagan
Jeremy Lowell
Jeffrey Robinson
Daniel St. Ours
Class of 2002
Class participation rate: <1%
Maryellen Pribish
Class of 2003
Class participation rate: 3%
Samantha Cote
Christine Felser
Nathaniel Poissant
Nicole Sevigny
Natalie Berry Sharland
Bethany Lowe Stotler
Class of 2004
Class participation rate: 3%
James E. Boissonneault
Emma Arenstam Campbell
Krissy Mailman
Shawn Rumery
Class of 2005
Class participation rate: 2%
Maria Arabatzis
Isaac D. Gagnon
Katelyn Roedner
POSTSCRIPTS
Class of 2006
Class participation rate: 0%
Class of 2007
Class participation rate: 0%
Class of 2008
Class participation rate: 2%
Johnathan D. Green
Corey J. Huot
Luke Nielson
Class of 2009
Class participation rate: <1%
Justin Mark Chenette
Class of 2010
Class participation rate: 1%
Sarah Black
Thomas Quentin
Class of 2011
Class participation rate: 0%
Class of 2012
Class participation rate: <1%
Jia Wen Liang
Class of 2013
Class participation rate: 1%
Brandon M. Briggs
Adam M. Glynn
Jonathan P. Prak
Volunteer List
Kathy Allen ‘72
Jacobie Beaudoin
Justin Blake ‘06
TA Athletic Boosters
TA Hockey Boosters
Donna Buttarazzi
Jim Buttarazzi
Ron Cote
Melissa Curran
Bethany Cyr ‘89
Megan Dall
Nancy Danylik
Josh Delcourt
Kathleen McKenzie Doran ‘87
Melisa Elson-Crowley ‘94
Lisa Estabrook ‘87
Jessica Beaudoin Hamilton ‘05
Dave Hanright
Lisa Holman
Holly Kany
A. William Kany, Jr. ‘49
Kevin Kezal
Debra Ketchum ‘75
Carolyn Lamontagne
Inez Lord
Lynn Lynn
Volunteer List (cont.)
Mary Ann Stickles Martin ‘78
Lori Nadeau
Kim Paquette
Sara Paquette ‘02
Marc Paquette ‘75
James Pate ‘82
Meg Pickering
Kristen Robichaud
Kimberly Sawyer
Susan Tarver
Jennifer Witherell-Stebbins
Field Hockey Alumnae Game
The 19th annual Thornton Academy Field Hockey Alumnae game was played on Saturday,
August 23rd at Hill Stadium. Twenty-four alumnae returned for the game. Class years ranged
from 1981 to 2014. Photo courtesy of Shawn Patrick Oullette ‘89.
Junior Trojan Athletic Facility
Contributors
Robert & Lucy Begin
Neil and Amy Bolduc
Paul and Diane Collard/Unum
Don’s Sheet Metal
Jeff and Jennifer Fournier
Shawn and Danielle Gaudette
Art and Dina Gikas
Tom and Lisa Gonneville
Jon Chenard and Katrina Good
Kevin and Amanda Kezal
Athletic Booster Contributors
The Thornton Academy Athletic Boosters (TAAB) have
been supporting student athletes and offsetting athletic
costs since the 1980s. Their contributions, both through
volunteering their time and offering financial assistance,
make sporting events at Thornton enjoyable for all
who attend. Since 1997, TAAB has incurred the cost of
team wish list items amounting to over $150,000. Major
contributions to the Thornton community include:
contributing to Hill Stadium during its construction,
sponsorship of the Hill Stadium scoreboard, and a
financial commitment to the Jr. Trojan Concession
building, all of which amount to $75,000.
Travis Lynn
Maine Athletic Fundraising
Scott and Darlene Masteller
Scott Woodward and Kim Meikle
Saco Bay Lacrosse
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution
TA Athletic Boosters
TA Football Coaching Staff
Paul Raymond
Paul and Holly Remmes
Christopher and Kristen Robichaud
John and Laurie Webb
Darrell and Lisa Whitney
The Boosters also recognize the value of the Thornton Academy education. Each year, one male and one
female receive the TAAB Outstanding Athlete Scholarship, worth a total of $1,500. If you are interested in
becoming involved, please contact TAAB President,
Debbie Hilton at [email protected].
Booster Supporters:
Dr. Brent Reiche of Active Chiropractic
Chad Doyon Photography
Worthing & Going Accounting
Woodman Edmands Danylik Austin Smith & Jacques
Pizza by Michael
POSTSCRIPTS
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