Scenes Magazine, Fall 2017

Fryeburg Academy

FALL 2017

Scenes

A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS

STUDENTS in THE CENTER

View of the New Student Center (Opening 2019).

T H E C A M PA I G N TO E X PA N D FA’S D I N I N G H A L L & S T U D E N T U N I O N

The Academy Fund Please consider making a gift today.

Online: www.fryeburgacademy.org/give

By Mail: 745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 We rely upon the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, and the community-at-large to enable us to provide the unique and exceptional experience for our students that has become a hallmark of a Fryeburg Academy education.

Save the Date: Annual FA Alumni Association Family Ski Night and Race Mark your calendars for the annual FA Alumni Association Family Ski Night and Race. This year’s event will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, ME and is open to all alumni, family, and friends of FA! Join us for a fun evening of skiing, friends, music, and food — whether you are a skier or not.

We hope to see you there!

L a C asce B equest S ociety There are many ways to ensure the future and the mission of Fryeburg Academy.

As we celebrate over 225 years of stewardship and generosity, we encourage you to join the Academy’s LaCasce Bequest Society— benefactors who wish to support our school through estate directives often benefit the donor as well. For more information on planned giving options, please contact Dawn Gale ’81, FA’s academy fund and alumni relations director, at 207-935-2001 ext. 3147 or dgale@fryeburgacademy.org.

HEAD OF SCHOOL LETTER

Greetings to the Fryeburg Academy Community

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his issue of Scenes comes to you as Fryeburg Academy’s 226th year is well underway. Last June, we celebrated the school’s first 225 years, both amazed to contemplate all that has happened at the Academy over the centuries, as well as aware that much belongs to the ages that we’ll never know.

One thing we do know that will never change: beyond the teaching of algebra or civics, woodwork or sonnets, our highest value is in helping students to name their choices and have the power to make them. This is the role of the teacher; in the collective, this is the role of a school. And this has been Fryeburg Academy’s role since 1792.

But the Academy is not of historic importance merely because of its age. It is historic, too, in serving all area children and having retained its independence as a “town academy,” one of only 21 remaining such high schools in New England. Yankee Magazine did a wonderful feature last fall on the Fryeburg Fair, with considerable coverage of community offerings, including

Fryeburg Academy. The article twice stated that local students attend the Academy ‘tuition-free.’ I wrote to Yankee to clarify: though it would be a wonderful if such a thing were possible, tuition for approximately 400 area students is addressed now as it has been from the beginning: through very significant taxpayer commitment and community support. Much of the Academy’s identity and distinctive impact comes from serving the public good and this continuing partnership, one fueled by mutual faith and the annual dedication of resources.

Yankee didn’t publish my letter, by the way, so spread the word!

In every issue of Scenes, we are spreading the word on the Academy’s past, present, and future. I hope you’ll enjoy this one, and that you’ll accept the invitation to stay connected and keep your Fryeburg Academy stories rolling in.

My Best,

ERIN P. MAYO

Head of School

Fryeburg Academy 745 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 www.fryeburgacademy.org

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Head of School: Erin P. Mayo Assistant Head of School: Joseph Manning Director of Studies and Director, Center for International Students: Tracy Weitz Chief Financial Officer and Director of Capital Projects: Jeremy Angell ’99 Dean of Student Life: Charlie Tryder Dean, Class of 2019 and Assistant Director of Studies: Joseph McMurdo-Minnich ’01

EDITORIAL BOARD Laura Ayer, Director of Communications Dawn Gale ’81, Director, Academy Fund and Alumni Relations Erin P. Mayo, Head of School Joseph Manning, Assistant Head of School Lakyn Osgood ’12, Advancement and Alumni Relations Assistant Charlie Tryder, Dean of Student Life

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Christopher M. Gordon ’81, President Steven P. Cote ’85, Vice President Shannon D. McKeen ’81, Treasurer Brenda Thibodeau, Secretary John M. Chandler ’78 Mary Ellen Davey, Ph.D. ’78 John M. Day ’67 Sheila Duane ’82 Samuel P. Harding Heather Pike Hart ’87 Michael H. Hill ’79 Punyu Ho ’95 Kathleen Dekutoski Hunsicker ’89 Bradford Littlefield ’80 Gary MacFarlane ’72 Peter J. Malia, Jr., Esq. Andrea Smith Osgood ’86 Joseph Shaffner ’81 Jessica Russell ’81

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Roy E. Andrews ’56 Alan D. Bennett ’60 Richard R. Cote John A. Dunn, Jr. James H. Dutton ’68 William A. Findeisen ’71 T. Scott Gamwell David R. Hastings III, Esq. ’68 Nancy Schildberg Hogan, RN, Ph.D. ’56 Cooper Campbell Jackson ’85 Bradley B. Nelson ’65 James A. Osgood ’56 Asa O. Pike, IV ’57 Ellen Pope ’68 Henry T. Raymond, III David Rohde ’85 Bretton D. Russell ’56 B. Dean Stearns ’58 Carol S. Sudduth Elaine Weeks-Trueblood ’67

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

David Richardson ’84, President Barbara Gushee ’84, Vice-President Christopher Dutton ’90, Treasurer Heidi Blake ’82, Secretary Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93, Past President Anita Craig Barker ’70 Cecil Barker ’65 Dana Charles ’83 Sara Calvert Delaney ’94 Dolores Bresette Deschambeault ’80 Lynn Deschambeault ’78 Sheila Duane ’82 Jodie Barton Hesslein ’83 Mary Grover Jones ’66 Lola Largey Lane ’57 Scott Lovejoy ’77 Travis Perry ’87 Ronald Sanborn ’65 Brylie Walker ’10 Makenzie Walker Woodward ’06

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 1 “One thing we do know that will never change: beyond the teaching of algebra or civics, woodwork or sonnets, our highest value is in helping students to name their choices and have the power to make them. ” FA ACADEMICS 4 Film Lab and Media Center Undergoes a Major Renovation

by Laura Ayer “...It’s inspiring to see this long-time vision come to life and offer our students state-of-the-art production equipment that rivals many colleges and universities.”

5 Student Profile: (Jennifer) Yu Chieh Huang ’18 by Beth Ross FA GRADUATION 2017 6 Baccalaureate Speech by Michael Sakash “Improvising is much more than playing a great solo on a 12 bar blues. It can be an approach to living life that demands hard work, feeds off of the present moment, engages your creativity, and is just plain fun.”

7 Class of 2017 Awards 9 College Acceptances and Matriculations FA NEWS 8 Students in the Center Campaign: FA’s Next Campus Transformation by Laura Ayer “Few town academies remain in the New England area, let alone ones that have the unprecedented success and history that Fryeburg Academy proudly boasts.

Our school, the area towns, has a proud history that extends from generation to generation and from strength to strength.”

11 New Faculty and Staff FA ATHLETICS 12 Emily Carty ’18: Running Down a Dream by Charlie Tryder “Take advantage of all the opportunities, make new friends.

The only way you are going to be able to understand other perspectives is if you hear other people’s ideas. You can stay with the same people, or you can expand and meet new people and form new friendships…”

13 Cobey Johnson ’18 Transitions: Boston To Fryeburg

by Charlie Tryder “Seize every opportunity. Open doors for yourself. Network.

You never know who’s who, who knows who. Don’t wait for people. Take the initiative. If I could go back, I would take on more opportunities, because you never know where you might be four years from now. No fear. Take risks. Be a leader.”

ON NOVEMBER 10-12, FA STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT (YIG) PROGRAM HELD AT THE MAINE STATE HOUSE IN AUGUSTA. The YIG program offers students from around the state a first-hand experience in how Maine’s legislative process works. The program is completely student-driven and participants have the opportunity to draft bills on issues relating to local and state issues, guide their bills through the legislative process, and elect program leadership to perform the various roles during the mock session.

FA ARTS 15 Godspell: A Message Of Love

by Mimi Rohlfing “... Godspell’s message is enduring and meaningful, no matter one’s personal religious beliefs. As we worked to bring you this production of Godspell 2012, we began to realize that the timeless message embedded in the show is so vital in our world today: love, kindness, and acceptance.”

FA ALUMNI 16 A Message from the Advancement and Alumni Office by Dawn Gale ’81 16 Distinguished Alumni Award: Alan Whitaker ’77 17 2017 Hall of Excellence Inductees 20 225th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion Recap

Pictured left to right: Dan Westerberg ’18, Joey Trumbull ’18, Antonina Zakorchemna ’19, Katherine Trumbull ’20, River Lusky ’19, and Abigail Harris ’21.

24 Weston’s Farm Appreciation Award by Dawn Gale ’81 25 Bjorn Myhre ’12: A Road to Self-Discovery by Laura Ayer “When you were a chorus kid at Fryeburg, it didn’t feel like you were a band geek ... you felt like you were a part of some type of creative elite.”

26 Reunion 2017 29 Class News 35 Alumni Profile: Pahrada Sapprasert ’07 by Dawn Gale ’81 “...FA is such a unique place as we have people from all over the world living and studying together in one place, and that is how I learned about other cultures and also learned to respect different values from various cultures.”

FA DONORS 38 Annual Report of Giving 44 Donor Profile: Bill Housum, Former Faculty, Supporter, and Friend of FA by Dawn Gale ’81 “Bill is our Tuesday volunteer docent at the Pace Galleries of Art, and I like to think of him as Mr. Reliable. I can’t remember him ever missing a day or being late since I started working at the PAC.” 45 In Memoriam CONTRIBUTORS A special thank you to the contributors of Scenes Magazine. Your voices and imagery help convey the FA experience and tell our shared story about our vibrant community.

Photography credits: Mike Dana, Dawn Gale ’81, Lakyn Osgood ’12 and Julian Zhu ’21.

Members of the Class of 1977.

Design by: Marianne Matte, Kennebunk, ME

FA ACADEMICS

FA’s Film Lab and Media Center Undergoes a Major Renovation

BY LAURA AYER Director of Communications

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his summer, the FA Film Workshop and Media Center underwent a total remodel, complete with new paint, windows, modern furniture, a new suite of the latest Apple iMacs with professional photo and video-editing software, new lighting and production equipment, and a floor-to-ceiling green screen wall.

“To say the film production and media rooms look very different is definitely an understatement,” says Mike Dana, director of the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center and FA’s film workshop founder and instructor. “It’s inspiring to see this long-time vision come to life and offer our students stateof-the-art production equipment that rivals many colleges and universities.”

Dana, along with FA’s Chief Financial Officer and Director of Capital Projects, Jeremy Angell ’99, worked collaboratively in designing the space and choosing the new furniture and paint colors.

“Increasing our technology offerings and enhancing these areas on campus has been a priority of the Board and administration,” says Angell. “We want our students working with the latest equipment and professional software, so they have the necessary skills and experience upon graduation to pursue future careers in these fields.”

And according to a recent career poll from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, film and video editing careers show a whopping 18% job growth through 2024. Along with an optimistic job market, the multimedia skills learned in Dana’s Film and Photo Workshop also helps students excel in their college courses.

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“Many of my students who come back to visit FA share with me that taking this course helped them to become more creative.

And the cinematography and editing skills they learned in the class aided them in creating compelling presentations for their college work, which often set them apart from other students in their class,” continues Dana.

What’s also remarkable about the Film Lab and Media Center’s remodel is that not only was the design of the new space managed

by Angell and Dana, but the renovations were all done in-house as well! Alums Scott Thurston ’71, Nicholas Johnson ’08, and

Christopher Graves ’09, who work at the Academy as part of the maintenance team, handled the project’s demolition, carpentry, and finishing work — skills which they developed from taking the Industrial Arts class during their time at FA. “Having an in-house team with such a robust skill set has enabled the Academy to cut costs in construction and allow us to invest these savings in other areas like new software and hardware,” says Angell. “It’s a real testament to the school’s preparation of our

students for teaching them practical, life skills. I can’t say every school has the luxury of having a maintenance team as skilled and well-equipped as ours to handle these types of projects.”

The newly remodeled Film Lab and Media Center is located in the Main Building, downstairs to the left of the “Fishbowl.” If you happen to be in the area, come by and check out the new space.

We’re sure you’ll be just as impressed with the remodel as our students are.

STUDENT PROFILE: (JENNIFER) YU CHIEH HUANG ’18

BY BETH ROSS Associate Director of Admission

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself: where did you grow up and why did you decide to attend FA? A: I came to FA as a sophomore, and I am now a senior. This is my third year at the Academy, and I feel like the time has passed really fast. I am from Taiwan, and I moved to China when I was in the first grade. I lived there with my family for nine years. I went to international schools my whole life, which is why I have good English skills. It was a hard adjustment to make between living in Taiwan and living in China, especially as I switched schools several times because my mom wanted to make sure I had the very best opportunities. Despite the difficulty in attending several different schools in China and Taiwan, the transitions helped me to become more adaptable to change.

I have found Fryeburg Academy to be a welcoming community, and a place where I can really be myself without being judged.

Fryeburg is definitely a quiet place. My schools in China were all in big cities and were very loud. I prefer to be in a place that is quiet for studying, so Fryeburg Academy is a good place for me. I think if I had attended a bigger school in Connecticut or Boston, I would be more tempted to go out all the time and be more easily distracted from my studies. I like that Fryeburg Academy provides a lot of choices and a lot of freedom. This freedom makes you want to challenge yourself because you have the confidence to make choices for yourself and explore new things.

At the same time, you have counselors who provide guidance.

It’s a good balance.

Q: What sports, activities, clubs, or activities have you participated in?

A: The transition from my American International School in China was not difficult because it is very similar. My first year at FA I played soccer because I thought it would be a good opportunity to meet everyone. I also joined the Model UN. I am not a good public speaker, and I thought by joining the MUN my public speaking would improve, which it did! Role playing like we do in MUN gives me more confidence to stand up and speak for the country I represent. And, it’s not just about speaking, it’s about making connections with the people around you. It really is like a business conference. I’ve also been involved in community

service. I work in the PKA (Pewkowkit Afterschool) program once a week during the school year. Working with children connects me to the happiness that young children enjoy like the simple things in life. I started an international club at PKA. I bring books with me about India, China, Korea, Japan, and other places. One time we did a cooking session where we made traditional Korean food. It was eye opening for me and for them to try a new cuisine.

I enjoy the enthusiasm children have for embracing a new culture and a global perspective.

Q: What have you enjoyed most about your time at FA? A: I’ve enjoyed snowboarding. I love the winter and cooler weather. I like the view of the mountains and being in a natural environment. When I have been studying a lot, I like to go outside and take a walk; it de-stresses me. Dorm Olympics are a lot of fun, too. Each dorm has its own team and the rivalry is exhilarating.

Q: Can you share your experience being a tour guide after leading FA’s campus tour program this fall?

A: I visited the U.S. in January when I was applying to schools and met student tour guides who led me through their campus.

The impression that they left with me was the closest connection I could make in an unfamiliar place. They were about the same age as me, and I felt much safer and comfortable to ask questions. As a tour guide, I want to offer students that kind of welcome and first impression and to share experiences, stories, and insights. On a tour it’s important to share your personal experiences and make those connections. If you can make the student feel comfortable, then the rest comes naturally. Now, new students often recognize me from their tour.

As a tour guide at FA, I like to share more about the dorm life because I know a lot about it. I also like to showcase our Performing Arts Center and gym. I like to remind them if the timing is right for them, that FA is welcoming and you can be yourself in a new place here just like you are at home.

Q: What advice or words of wisdom do you have for students applying to high school?

A: When applying to schools, look for the benefits beyond what you might normally consider to see what new things you might like. I was going to say that when choosing schools, you have to know yourself at some level, but thinking back to my two years at FA, I sort of found myself. I think that’s when you know you’ve made the right choice.

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FA GRADUATION 2017

2017 Baccalaureate Address

BY MICHAEL SAKASH Director of Music

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s. Mayo, administration, faculty, parents, and the class of 2017: I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to speak this evening. I am much more at ease in front of an audience when I am holding and instrument, so thank you to the class of 2017 for pushing me out of my comfort zone. As we all know, we tend to learn the most when we are out of our comfort zones. In my preparation for this speech, as I left my comfort zone, I learned quite a bit — particularly the knowledge I gathered from viewing episodes of the 1980’s hit TV show MacGyver — but more on that later. So, also in the spirit of education, I hope you will learn something useful as well.

Tonight I would like to share a few lessons I’ve learned through the study of improvisation. Improvisation is an important and exciting part of music, but it is also present in everything we do from conversing to cooking. I’m convinced that learning how to improvise fluently is an essential part of education. (By the way, for the record, I am not improvising now — I’d probably be more comfortable up here if I were).

To begin, we need a definition for improvisation. Here is mine: …The act of spontaneous creation that combines one’s knowledge and experience with in-the-moment stimuli.

I’ve noticed that definitions of improvisation frequently include the phrase, “without preparation.” I believe this phrase has very little to do with improvisation, although it tends to add some mystery to the process, which may not be warranted. Great improvisers thoroughly prepare for fluency in their discipline. Preparation is where they develop the tools that allow creativity. Let’s identify a couple of these great improvisers to see if the definition works.

My first choice is an obvious one for a saxophone player: John Coltrane: He is a legendary jazz saxophonist of the 1950’s and 60’s. He is innovative, virtuosic, and fluent in his musical language. To reflect on our definition of improvisation, John Coltrane prepared with tireless dedication, sometimes practicing with little pause for several days. He was able to instantly respond to in-themoment musical stimuli, creating improvisations that were not only expressive and exciting, but they also absorbed the input of the entire group. In this way, his improvising reflected the collective inspiration, preparation and experience of all the musicians in the band — pretty neat. (John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” plays in the background) For my second great improviser, I’d like to go in a different direction: Angus MacGyver: MacGyver is the main character in a hit TV show from the late 1980’s…called MacGyver. How many have seen

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this excellent TV show? The premise of the series boils down to this: (pretty exciting stuff).

MacGyver is an operative of a secret government organization. Using an extraordinary talent for problem solving, extensive knowledge of science, and an uncanny tendency to stumble across obscure, but ultimately useful items, he saves the day. I’d like to use the plot of Episode 9, from the first season of MacGyver to check-in with our definition of improvisation.

In Episode 9 our scientifically savvy hero, MacGyver uses cleaning fluid, a telescope, moth balls, rope, a pulley, and a set of bicycle handlebars to create a rocket-powered harpoon gun/zip line. While angry men with guns attempt to enter the attic where MacGyver is hiding, he fires the harpoon into a distant tree, and then uses the rope and handlebars to zip line over a pack of vicious dogs and a tall fence to safety…easy, right?

Although the science of this device is a bit shaky, the episode provides a decent example of improvisation. Let’s compare MacGyver’s spontaneous invention with our definition of improvisation: Let’s review our definition: Improvisation is the act of spontaneous creation that combines one’s knowledge and experience with in-themoment stimuli.

Spontaneous creation: Yes Did he use his knowledge and experience in combination with in-the-moment stimuli: Yes It’s safe to say he wouldn’t have created this device without the subtle encouragement a group of angry men with guns.

So now to the lessons I’ve learned from studying all kinds of improvisation: Lesson 1: Turning down your level of self-consciousness.

(Please don’t turn it off completely).

To illustrate this concept, I’d like to share the work of Dr. Charles Limb, of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Limb is a surgeon who also studies creativity. Although, do we really want our surgeons to be creative?

In a recent TED Talk, Dr. Limb shared his method for studying the brains of musicians and free-style rappers while improvising. I’ll use the musician as our example.

Dr. Limb sent a jazz pianist into an MRI machine with the following instructions: First, play a melody and several scales from memory. Next, improvise a solo on the standard blues form. As an additional test, Dr. Limb had the pianist in the MRI trade improvised phrases with a pianist outside the MRI machine.

The MRI can detect blood flow in the brain, thereby capturing the areas of the brain that are active, and those that are in active.

Here’s what he found: When improvising, the activity in the medial pre-frontal cortex went way up, and the activity in the lateral pre-frontal cortex went way down.

Basically, the area that is thought to control self-expression turned on, and the area that is thought to initiate self-monitoring turned off. Additionally, when the musician traded phrases with another musician the areas of the brain thought to control language lit up as well.

Dr. Limb’s work proves what many improvisers have learned through experience. To create spontaneously, whether in music, a job interview, putting together an excellent improvised meal, or building a rocket powered harpoon/zip line, you must dial down your self-consciousness, and accept the possibility of failure without fear.

Lesson 2: Be Completely Aware of your Surroundings: If you are in a conversation, listen completely and dispassionately.

Don’t formulate your next thought until you completely understand what has been said.

If you are stuck in an attic, like our friend MacGyver, completely observe your surroundings. Otherwise you might not notice the spare set of handlebars that just happen to be lying on the ground that would make the perfect zip-line handle.

If you are John Coltrane notice that the pianist, McCoy Tyner, for example, played a chord that is not in the tune, but that sounds pretty great, then steal that great sound and make it your own.

If you are state champion golfer, Tyler Worcester, just before you

make an unconventional shot out of the rough, be aware of the westerly breeze that picked up just as you initiated your back swing.

Lesson 3: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Improvisation requires absolute mastery of the material that you are using to create. This mastery takes daily work.

Mastering the materials of improvisation for a musician requires development of technical facility, thorough knowledge of harmony, and an exhaustive study of the work of great improvisers.

If you are free-style rapper Eminem, I would guess that your preparation includes developing an extensive vocabulary, tirelessly practicing effective rhymes, and working on your fluency with a variety of rhythms.

If you are preparing for a job interview conversation, or perhaps simply dinner with a current or potential employer, your preparation might include learning all there is to know about the organization you work for, or hope to work for. You might also carefully consider what your goals, strengths, and weakness are before beginning the conversation.

The point of this tireless preparation is the path to fluency.

Fluency brings about the possibility of effective improvisation.

Lesson 4: Trust If you have worked to limit your self-consciousness, if you have developed and increased awareness of your surroundings, if you have prepared for fluency in your art or discipline, then let the improvisation happen. Allow the moment to happen. Don’t judge your improvisation as it happens, just be part of the experience.

Improvising is much more than playing a great solo on a 12 bar blues. It can be an approach to living life that demands hard work, feeds off of the present moment, engages your creativity, and is just plain fun.

Once again, thank you for the invitation to offer a few words of advice. I’m sure you will receive many in the coming weeks.

This class is an extraordinary group of young people. Among the students on this stage are the brightest, most creative, and most compassionate people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. In the years ahead I wish you a clear path to your goals, the energy and means to follow the path, and the courage to set out on a new path if need be.

FRYEBURG ACADEMY CLASS OF 2017 AWARDS 16th Masonic District Award: Zac Mercauto The Philip G. Andrews Award: Madison Burke, Dominic C. Malia Joseph R. Austin Football Award: Kevin J. Ventura Richard Beckhard Memorial Scholarship: Tabitha F. Day Theodore P. Blaich Social Studies Award: Hannah M. Frye Wallace Blake Scholarship: Spencer R. Thomas Boyle Fund Award: Meghan O. Gray, Anthony L. Charbonneau Bridgton Art Guild Scholarship: Gillian A. Brosnan Class of 1950 Award: Taylor A. Kruger Robert S. Crabtree Service Award: Hannah M. Frye Brian (BJ) Day Award: Ebonie S. Walker Dean’s Cup: Dominic Orlando Denmark Lions Club Scholarships: Nabeel Ghadfa, Emily Robinson, Jeremiah Schrader, Samara Morris, Fergus Mason, Janelle Wiesemann Richard Denney Scholarship: Tyler J. Worcester Barbara Douglass Intercultural Ambassador Awards: Thatchaphan Khlaitae, Tianfang Chen

Drama Awards: Mark R. Hewitt III, Christopher M. Sargent, Siena McMahon Erickson Award: William T. Davis John Fordyce Prize: Kevin J. Ventura Charles E. and Blanche M. Fox Award: Emma Jo P. Armington John Freeman Memorial Award: Zac A. Mercauto Ruth Shaw French Award: Meredith J. Paulding Bretton Frost Memorial Award: Bridget R. Tweedie Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Scholarships: Kallan I. Charest, Bridget R. Tweedie, Emma Jo P. Armington, Alexis N. Charles, Alexandria B. Fraize, Meredith J. Paulding, Kaylin L. Delaney Fryeburg Academy Soccer Award: William T. Davis Fryeburg Academy Spanish Award: Madison Burke Fryeburg Area Rotary Club Scholarship: Tabitha Day, Alexandria Fraize, Dominic Malia, Andrew Malia Fryeburg Area Youth Lacrosse: Hannah M. Frye Fryeburg Fair Award: Tabitha F. Day, Olivia G. Thomson

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FA GRADUATION 2017 Fryeburg Fish and Game Association: Bridget R. Tweedie Fryeburg Lions Club Scholarship: Taylor A. Kruger Fryeburg Recreation Department’s Dick Cote Community Service Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Scholarship: Emma Jo Armington Gibson Memorial Medal: Alexandria B. Fraize Priscilla MacGillivray Goff Award: Erik Porter Graustein Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell, Jeremiah R. Schrader Clifford L. Gray Baseball Award: Keegan A. Jones Stella N. and Lawrence M. Gray Award: Keegan A. Jones Stella Nickerson Gray Award: Ella Forbes Grover Women’s Athletic Award: Alexandria B. Fraize George Haley Prize: Bridget R. Tweedie Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation: Taylor A. Kruger, Kallan I. Charest, Siena McMahon, Emily B. Simkins, Spencer R. Thomas, Michael A. Amoroso, Tabitha F. Day, Harmony Legault, Kyerynlee MillikenGrace, Ethan Swayze Lester W. Hammond Jr. Award: Tianfang Chen Cal and Sally Harnden Award: Alexis N. Charles Head of School Award: Meredith J. Paulding Eldon W. Heartz Track Award: Jeremiah R. Schrader Nancy Brooks Heath Nursing Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell, Alexis N. Charles Colin Hurd Memorial Award: Kevin J. Ventura Dorothy P. Ingraham Award: Gillian A. Brosnan Knights of Pythias Award: Reese T. Greaney LaCasce Awards: Kyerynlee Milliken-Grace, Emily A. Robinson Ralph M. Larrabee Award: Xingjian Zhai Reverend Pojen Lee Scholarship: Shealyn Johnson Lovell Lions Club Scholarships: Malcolm Wilson Memorial Scholarship: Kaylin L. Delaney David Mason Recreational Scholarship: Laura J. Friedman Win Adams Memorial Scholarship: Spencer R. Thomas Chet Adams Memorial Scholarship: Madison Burke Maine Principals’ Association Principal’s Award: Taylor A. Kruger Vincent Manoriti Memorial Book Award: Shealyn M. Johnson Paul “Skip” McBride Memorial Award: Makayla A. Cooper, Damian Eldridge Gaige McCue Scholarship: Alicia M. Gerrish MELMAC Education Scholarship: Emily A. Robinson Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund: Bridget R. Tweedie Priscilla Higgins Merrifield French Award: Meredith J. Paulding Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship: Hannah M. Frye Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #56 Award: Bridget Tweedie Eva Mulford Music Scholarship: Samara G. Morris, Dominic Orlando

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Oliver Award: Trishala Manandhar Rachel M. Osgood Scholarship: Bridget R. Tweedie Susan Souther Page English Medal: Andrew J. Malia Frank Petillo Memorial Excellence in Arts Award: Siena McMahon Major Clayton Warren and Margaret E. Pike Science Prize: Yiang Gong Pingree-Trumbull Scholarship: Christopher M. Sargent Raiders Booster Club Book Awards: Taylor A. Kruger, Andrew J. Malia, Bridget R. Tweedie Raiders Booster Plaques for Outstanding Athletic Performance: Bridget R. Tweedie, Jeremiah R. Schrader Walter A. Robinson Classical Prize: Brooke O. Bonar Marion Rodgerson Scholarship: Taylor A. Kruger Charles G. Rutter Industrial Arts Award: William H. Zeliff Sacopee Valley Health Center Scholarship: Shealyn M. Johnson Madeline A. Savard Medical Award: Xingjian Zhai Bill Sayles Award: Kaylin L. Delaney Senior Esprit de Corps Award: Reed H. Wales Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Scholarship: Stephanie M. York Frank W. Shaw Post #137 American Legion Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell Denise T. Stacy Scholarship: Gillian A. Brosnan Technical Theater Award: Siena McMahon Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize: Math, Erik Porter; French, Emily B. Simkins; History, Andrew J. Malia; Business, Siena McMahon Angel “Tony” Torres Book Award: Meghan O. Gray Harry G. True Basketball Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell Harry G. True Memorial Scholarship: Juliana A. Niblett Daniel E. Turner Award: Mackenzie M. Buzzell United States Marine Corps: Distinguished Athlete: Kevin Ventura, Bridget Tweedie Scholastic Excellence: Taylor A. Kruger Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Samara Morris Andrew B. Welch Life Science Award: Emily B. Simkins Western Maine Conference Citizenship Award: Jeremiah R. Schrader, Mackenzie M. Buzzell John F. Weston Award: Andrew J. Malia

As part of FA’s tradition following the Baccalaureate, generations of Fryeburg Academy alumni are called up to the stage for a group photo with their graduating family members.

FRYEBURG ACADEMY CLASS OF 2017 College Acceptances and Matriculations American International College Arcadia University Ashland University Assumption College Babson College Bates College Bentley University Binghamton University Bishop’s University, CA Boston University Bridgewater State University Bryant University California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Case Western Reserve University Central Maine Community College Champlain College City College of New York CUNY City University of Hong Kong Clark Atlanta University Clark University Colby College Colby-Sawyer College College of New Rochelle College of Staten Island - CUNY College of the Holy Cross Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Connecticut College Curry College Douglas Education Center Drexel University Earlham College Eckerd College Elon University Emmanuel College Empire Beauty School Endicott College Fairmont State University Florida Memorial University Fordham University Framingham State University Franklin Pierce University Georgia State University Glenville State College Grambling State University Granite State College High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University

Houghton College Howard University Husson University Indiana University at Bloomington Ithaca College Johnson & Wales University (Providence) Johnson State College Kansas State University Keene State College Kent State University Lawrence University (Conservatory of Music) Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University Lesley University Lewis & Clark College Long Island University, Post Loyola University Maryland Lyndon State College Maine College of Art Maine Maritime Academy Marist College Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mercer University Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Montana State University, Bozeman Montserrat College of Art Mount Holyoke College Mount Ida College New York Institute of Technology New York University Shanghai NHTI - Concord’s Community College Northeastern University Norwich University Paul Smith’s College Pennsylvania State University Philadelphia University Plymouth State University Providence College Purchase College, State University of New York Purdue University Queen’s University

Quinnipiac University Regis College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rider University Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University - New Brunswick Saginaw Valley State University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph’s College - ME Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College Salem State University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Siena College Sierra Nevada College Simmons College Southern Maine Community College Southern New Hampshire University Spelman College Springfield College St. Lawrence University State University of New York at Albany State University of New York at Buffalo State University of New York at Morrisville State University of New York at New Paltz State University of New York Stony Brook Stonehill College Suffolk University Susquehanna University Temple University The Ohio State University The University of Iowa Thomas College Trinity College Union College (New York) United States Army Unity College The State University of New York at Buffalo University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Cincinnati University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Kansas University of Maine University of Maine at Farmington University of Maine at Fort Kent University of Maine at Machias University of Maine at Presque Isle University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of Miami University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of New England University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Haven University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of Saint Joseph University of San Francisco University of Southern Maine University of Toronto University of Vermont University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wyoming Utica College Vermont Technical College Vermont Woodworking School Virginia State University Washington and Lee University Washington College Washington University St. Louis Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia State University Western New England University Westminster College Wheaton College MA Willamette University William Paterson University of New Jersey Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Students in the Center: FA’s Next Campus Transformation

BY LAURA AYER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

HISTORY OF STEWARDSHIP AT FRYEBURG ACADEMY enerous stewards have aided Fryeburg Academy throughout its 226-year history, many of them individuals like Harvey Dow Gibson whose benefactions predated the era of schools engaging in fundraising. The Academy’s very first capital fund drive was launched in 1984: The Crossroads Campaign, named for the project’s focus on moving dining out of the Alumni House and across Main St. to a larger space, raised over $142,000 in gifts toward construction of the LaCasce Building, which houses the Elroy O. and Marion LaCasce Dining Room, FA’s current dining facility.

In 1994, under the leadership of headmaster Daniel Lee, Jr., The Third Century Campaign began fundraising that enabled erection of the Harry K. Eastman Science Building in 1996. Eight years later, Bion R. Cram ’33 catalyzed continued capital improvement through a generous $500,000 matching challenge; the Bion R. Cram Library opened in August, 2004.

Following the devastating 2005 fire that destroyed the Gibson Gymnasium, FA launched The Phoenix Project, its fourth and largest capital campaign-to-date,ultimately raising an astounding $9.3 million in gifts from Academy alumni and friends. This remarkable campaign enabled construction of the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center and the Harvey Dow Gibson Athletic Center and Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena, state-of-theart facilities which immeasurably enhance FA’s campus, student experience, and resources available to our wider community.

Today, Fryeburg Academy is once again on the verge of an exciting capital project that will dramatically improve students’ school lives, fueled by Students in the Center, the campaign to expand FA’s dining hall and student union. Board of Trustees President Chris Gordon ’81 announced the campaign’s launch at FA’s 225th Anniversary Celebration this past June, citing the centuries of generous support that have sustained our school: “Few town academies remain in the New England area, let alone ones that have the unprecedented success and history that Fryeburg Academy proudly boasts. Our school, like the area towns, has a proud history that extends from generation to generation and from strength to strength. Fryeburg Academy has enjoyed this success because of the ongoing commitment and stewardship from the Fryeburg village and surrounding towns, as well as from the many friends, alumni, faculty, and staff who have called Fryeburg Academy home.”

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renovation of the LaCasce Building and construction of a new, adjoining dining hall. Together, the existing facility and new dining hall will serve as a unified, 21,600 sq. ft. student center. This campaign aims to raise $1.25 million dollars toward the total $6 million project cost.

Currently, the LaCasce Building is 11,600 sq. ft., with only its upper level being used for food preparation and dining. The new dining facility will add a further 10,000 sq. ft. to the actual dining area within, the name of our current dining room — The Elroy O. and Marion LaCasce Dining Room — will be transferred and remain. Seating capacity will be doubled, from 180 to 360, and there will be five different food stations, enabling diversified food preparation and serving opportunities. A private dining room will be available for club and team use, as well as special school functions. “We’re thrilled about the culinary variety that this design will permit, including more farm-to-table offerings from the school garden, to say nothing of leaving behind the single, wrap-around lunch line,” says Erin Mayo, head of school.

The student union, another critical space addressed in this undertaking, will be two stories and fully ADA-compliant, and it will house both academic and recreational areas. The current student union is located in the basement of the LaCasce Building; while spacious, it is largely underdeveloped and underutilized, lacking natural light and handicapped-accessibility. The renovation will more than double the SU’s size: the upper level will feature school counselor offices, two conference rooms, a computer bar, and two classrooms; the lower level will feature a small stage, gaming and lounge areas, faculty workroom, and a computer science classroom and maker space. “We want the SU to encourage students to socialize, collaborate, and perform,” says Erin Mayo. “Enhancing campus life is central in FA’s Campus Master Plan; the new student center is the most significant way we can achieve this goal for all of our students.”

BE A PART OF FRYEBURG ACADEMY’S LEGACY For more than two centuries, the stewardship of the school’s alumni, families, and friends has enabled Fryeburg Academy to remain true to its mission and meet the demands of its present and future. “Now is the time for stewardship, as in the times before,” says Asa O. Pike, IV ’57, trustee emeritus and former board president. “This community has always answered the call in moments of need, and I know it can do it again. Time after time, someone has always stepped up to the plate to make the Academy stronger and to keep the legacy of this great institution going.”

For more information about Students in the Center or to give online, please visit: www.fryeburgacademy.org/Students-in-the-Center-Campaign

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FACULTY & STAFF NEWS

New Members of the Fryeburg Academy Community MR. AARON DUPHILY Joined Fryeburg Academy this year as a math teacher and the girls’ JV soccer coach. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Duphily graduated from Cornell University in New York with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he taught two years at Edward Little School in Auburn, Maine, and seven years at Cheverus High School. During the past nine years, Duphily has coached cross country skiing and currently runs a ski camp every summer in Winthrop for the Maine Ski Coaches Association where he is the head coach for the Maine U16 Nordic Ski Team. In his spare time, Duphily enjoys playing the drums, traveling abroad, and is an avid runner. Duphily resides on campus as a dorm parent in Webster Hall.

MS. LAURIE FERRIS Joined Fryeburg Academy this year as the Administrative Assistant to the Special Services Department.

Laurie recently moved to Fryeburg from Albany, NH, where she had resided for the last two decades.

Laurie’s past work history includes an extensive background in marketing, public relations, and administration. From 2010-2015, Laurie worked as the Associate Director of the Hunter School in Rumney, NH, a therapeutic residential school for children ages 5-15 years old with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. The past two years, Laurie worked as the Co-Facilitator of the Mindful Bridges Program, a branch of the Bridges Foundation which offers school, community and home outreach services throughout NH and Maine. Laurie enjoys skiing, sailing, hiking and spending time with her husband and two children.

MR. BRUCE HALL Joined Fryeburg Academy this year as the Director of Information Technology. Hall was born and raised in New Hampshire and is currently a resident of Center Conway. Hall has led a 25-year career in I.T., including six years at Cigna as a Senior Technology Architect and, most recently, 13 years as Director of Managed Services at Daymark Solutions in Lexington, MA. He attended New Hampshire Technical Institute for Computer Engineering Technology and earned PMP and C Programming certificates from Villanova University in PA and Daniel Webster College in NH, respectively. Hall enjoys being outdoors hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping. An avid snowmobiler, Hall is especially passionate about the winter months and has nearly ridden all the trails in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, northern New York, and Quebec.

Hall accomplished a bucket list of items this past winter, residing in

Idaho for the season, earning his avalanche certification, and snowmobiling the mountains of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana.

MS. DEBORAH HUSKEY Joined Fryeburg Academy this year as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Associate in the Business Office. Huskey was born in Manhattan, New York to a military family, and lived abroad in Sicily, Italy as well as in several states such as Florida, Maryland, and Rhode Island. After attending Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY, she married and raised three children. Huskey’s career was in property management where she spent 17 years operating her company out of Hampton, New York. Huskey then transitioned to various finance/executive administration positions and relocated to Fryeburg, Maine in 2010, after falling in love with the area during frequent vacations. Huskey has three grown children and four grandchildren who reside in New York. She enjoys quilting, cooking and baking, gardening, and long walks with her two Lhasa Apsos named Toby and Reba.

MS. LAURA KERR Joined Fryeburg Academy this year as a part-time math teacher. Kerr was born in Wollongong, Australia but moved to Elora, Ontario, Canada with her family when she was three. She ran cross country and track while attending the University of Arkansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. Laura taught in North Carolina for ten years before moving to North Conway, NH, with her husband.

She loves outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and she also loves to travel.

MS. CHRISTINE METIVIER Rejoined Fryeburg Academy this year as the Administrative Assistant to School Counseling. Metivier previously worked at the Academy in 201213 as the Student Records Manager and Assistant to the Director of School Counseling Services.

Born and raised in Quebec City, Canada, Metivier became an American citizen in 2010. She has lived in Ottawa, Washington DC, New Hampshire, and now resides in Fryeburg Maine. Her daughter Erika is a 2016 graduate of the Academy, and her son Jaden is currently a Junior.

Metivier studied Criminology/Psychology/Sociology at Ottawa University and Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. She is a photographer/designer and focuses on flower macro photography, selling artwork, and custom designer apparel.

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Emily Carty ’18

Running Down A Dream

BY CHARLIE TRYDER Dean of Student Life

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hile at Molly Ockett Middle School, Emily Carty played field hockey in the fall, and she likely would have continued with field hockey at Fryeburg Academy if not for her brother, Patrick. Listening to Patrick’s stories at home about the crazy excursions that he and other cross country team members went on that day or over the previous weekend piqued Emily’s curiosity. Lured by the promise of adventure, Emily put away her field hockey stick and shin pads and showed up for the cross country team preseason as a ninth grader. Intrigued merely at first, this turn of events started Emily down a very successful path. Running became a passion, and Emily has focused on the course ahead since.

This year as a senior, Emily placed third in the Western Maine Conference championship race with a 20:35 time over the 5k course at St. Joseph’s in Standish. She then qualified for the state championships with a fifth-place finish and a 20:58.43 time at the notoriously winding and hilly course at Twin Brook in Cumberland. In her last Maine Principal’s Association sponsored race, the 2017 Maine State Championships, also at Twin Brook, Emily placed ninth with a 21:00.78 time to cap an outstanding high school career.

Through her high school career, Carty earned the respect of her veteran coach Bill Reilly, who has coached an evergrowing number of elite high school runners. Three times Reilly selected Carty for the team Iron Will Award, which goes to the team’s top runner. It is likely Emily will make it a clean sweep over four years, as she is once again the team’s top runner as a senior.

When Reilly talks about Emily’s success, his admiration is evident, “As a coach, it is fun to work with someone who is committed.

I give her really tough workouts, and there are no complaints whatsoever. Her commitment led to her success. Every great athlete does the workouts and doesn’t complain.”

Reilly makes it clear that Carty is valuable to the team beyond her performances. He explains that Emily is also an outstanding leader, “I wish I had an Emily Carty every year. She captained the team as a junior and again this fall as a senior. She handles herself

very well with the freshmen and sophomores. She is a good captain, a great role model, especially this year with six freshmen on the team. They look at Emily, and they understand what needs to be done.”

According to Reilly, Emily has a future as a runner in college, and she aspires to run at the next level. Speaking of the future, she states emphatically, “I definitely want to run in college. I would like to ski as well. The skiing is more competitive than high school, and a lot of college coaches want you to do one sport. Coaches have told me that I am probably going to have to run year around.”

At this time, Emily is pretty open about her future. She is considering a number of schools. The University of Maine, Bates, Providence, and Holy Cross are on the list, and she is planning visits to Providence and Holy Cross. Undecided on a major at this time, her interests are history and environmental science, and she plans to study one or both.

A standout cross country runner, Emily has also used her strong cardio-vascular conditioning and strength to make herself into a state level nordic skier. Success didn’t arrive as immediately with nordic skiing as it did in cross country running, but it didn’t take long for Emily to ski to the head of the pack. As a first-year skier in the ninth grade, Emily earned the Most Improved Skier Award, and just one year later, she was named the team’s Most Valuable Skier.

As a sophomore, Emily earned a spot on the all-conference team and the U16 Eastern Nordic Team. As a junior, Emily finished sixth in the state in the classic race and fourth in the skate race. She also worked her way onto the Eastern Team for the second year. Currently, Emily is looking forward to her senior nordic year. Coach John Weston describes how Emily became such a strong skier with so little experience, “She is a fiercely competitive and driven individual with gifted endurance.”

Like Reilly, Weston also shares that he appreciates her presence on the team as a competitor and as a unique individual, “Emily is enjoyably sarcastic and spirited. I have enjoyed coaching her and seeing her grow as a skier and a person.”

Typically, cross country runners who nordic ski run outdoor track in the spring. Emily started her high school career as a member on the outdoor track team, but even after qualifying for the New England Championships as a sophomore in the mile and the 4x800, she decided to return to her childhood interest in softball as a junior. Emily’s self-assessment is that she is not a skilled softball player, but that doesn’t matter to her. According to Emily, “I was probably one of the worst players.

I haven’t played since the sixth grade. I had a lot to work on there.

There is so much room for improvement, and I like opportunities to improve myself.”

While Emily has experienced great success as an individual in cross country, nordic skiing, and even outdoor track her ninth and tenth-grade years, it is apparent when talking to her that she values the relationships she has forged through her participation as profoundly as the personal recognition. When discussing her achievements, Emily explains that it is much more fun when the

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Take advantage of all the opportunities, make new friends. The only way you are going to be able to understand other perspectives is if you hear other people’s ideas.

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entire team is involved, “It is fun to succeed on your own. It makes you happy, and others are happy for you. When the whole team goes to a state or New England meet, though, it is so much fun to see everyone happy and successful.”

Emily’s appreciation of the relationships developed through competition extends beyond her school. When looking back at her high school athletic experiences, she speaks emotionally about the friendships she has made with teammates and athletes from other schools, “I have made so many friends with other girls running and skiing. They are very competitive, but they are also very supportive. It is definitely different from the experience when I played other sports as a kid.”

Asked what she has enjoyed most about her Fryeburg Academy experience, Emily once again turns to relationships. In particular, she speaks of the opportunity at Fryeburg Academy to learn with students from around the world, “I really like meeting people from different places and learning about their ideas. I like to learn how to think in different ways. The more different ideas you hear, the abler you are to form your own opinion. It has been awesome to

meet so many different people and go to classes with them.”

When asked what advice she would give a ninth grader entering Fryeburg Academy, Emily offers up the following wisdom, “Take advantage of all the opportunities, make new friends. The only way you are going to be able to understand other perspectives is if you hear other people’s ideas. You can stay with the same people, or you can expand and meet new people and form new friendships, but keep your way of thinking open, because there are always different ways of looking at things.”

Emily Carty embodies the mission of Fryeburg Academy. Her intellectual curiosity, commitment to excellence in academic and athletic pursuits, and her appreciation of the relationships that she developed with individuals from the area and around the world will be missed. Emily’s presence has helped shape and sustains a healthy Fryeburg Academy culture that respects the exchange of ideas and diversity. With an open and appreciative nature, it is hard to see a future other than one in which Emily will continue to positively contribute wherever she chooses to go to school and in whatever endeavors she undertakes in her life.

Cobey Johnson ’18

Transitions: Boston To Fryeburg

BY CHARLIE TRYDER Dean of Student Life

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t a point in life when students are already making the challenging transition from middle school to high school, Cobey Johnson decided to also transition to a whole new way of life and move from Dedham, Massachusetts, to Maine to attend Fryeburg Academy. When asked why he would seek such a dramatic shift in his life, Cobey explains, “I wanted to get away from the city. It was too distracting, and I needed the benefits of being in a boarding school. It helps you grow up faster because you have to do things on your own. Plus you are with other students who understand what you are going through. Who wouldn’t want to live with their friends?”

Despite the cultural differences between the Boston area and Fryeburg, Cobey transitioned smoothly into his new life. His openness to new experiences and maturity served him well, but Cobey also credits Beacon Academy with aiding in the transition as well. Beacon Academy, a one year program in Boston, prepares students for the challenges of boarding school, and Cobey acknowledges the benefits of his experience, “It prepared me so much for the change. Everything at Beacon is set up to get you prepared for anything that comes your way in secondary school.

They challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and to be able to understand that after Beacon you might be alone. They teach you how to assimilate into your new surroundings.”

After graduating from Beacon Academy, Cobey was accepted to a number of high schools, but he decided to come to Fryeburg, in part because he knew people here, “There were five students from Beacon when I toured the campus. I knew that I would have some students who knew my struggles before high school and that was

important to me.”

While Cobey handled the transition to rural Maine life and private school well, there were adjustments. When asked what differences he noticed between his home and Maine, he explains the most notable change, “I feel like in Boston kids grow up faster, or try to grow up faster. People here are more sheltered.”

Cobey also noticed that students in rural Maine view the world differently than urban Boston students. Cobey recognized the Maine perspective in the lyrics of his favorite rapper, J. Cole. According to Cobey, Cole is from a rural town and writes about the “small town mindset” that he experienced as a child. Cole tells of growing up unaware of the huge world outside of his hometown.

After settling into Fryeburg, Cobey realized that Cole accurately portrays small-town America well. Cobey summarizes the rapper’s lyrics, “He preaches a lot about how it can be bad not knowing what else is out there in the world, but he also talks about how you can go out and make a mark on the world even if you grow up in a small town.”

Along with contrasting worldviews and different speeds of life in urban and rural life, Cobey recognized the obvious environmental contrasts. Laughing, Cobey points out that people in Maine experience the natural world in a far more authentic way than his family and Boston friends, “Getting involved with nature. It’s cool.

We used to go camping once a year. People up here live every day in a natural setting.”

One area of school life that crosses urban and rural boundaries and unites students from all walks of life is athletics, and when Cobey arrived at Fryeburg Academy, he immediately found himself surrounded by young men with a shared passion — football. The sport played a significant role in Cobey’s transition to Fryeburg Fry ebu rg Ac a de m y Scene s

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Academy as well as his growth during his four years here. By his admission, Cobey was not particularly well conditioned when he arrived as a ninth grader, but he has played four years of football and three seasons of basketball. He will play his fourth season of basketball this winter. As a senior, Cobey captained the football team and helped lead them to the Southern Maine Class C semi-finals.

Much of Cobey’s football success grew from his willingness to commit to getting stronger and better cardiovascular conditioning.

Like a growing number of athletes at Fryeburg Academy, Cobey spent hours in the weight room between his sophomore and senior years. During his time in the fitness center, Cobey met Brylie Walker, the Mountain Center strength and conditioning coach. Cobey bluntly speaks when discussing the experience, ‘Brylie kicks our ass during strength and conditioning. We complain, but it is out of love, and we all know that. At the end of the day, we always thank her. Before Brylie leaves, we always ask, “What do we say to Brylie?” Then we all say, “Thank you Brylie.”’

Cobey finds humor in the dramatic physical changes he underwent while at Fryeburg Academy. He laughs again when recalling a number of our conversations, ‘Every time you see me, you ask, “Did you grow again?” I saw a pic of my sophomore year recently, and I asked myself, did I look like that? I started laughing. Kevin Ventura showed the pic to me. I still had my braces and a round face. I was like, this is fresh year right? And he said no, sophomore.’

While transforming physically, Cobey also matured while listening for four years to football coach Dave Turner’s words of wisdom.

Cobey recalls the post-game talk after a tough 17-14 loss to Leavitt, the eventual number one seed in southern Maine Class C football.

Cobey summarizes a sample of Turner’s messages, one that has held significance for him on and off the football field, “Coach Turner harped on the little things like not lining up properly, avoiding penalties, and all the other simple things. He says that the little things can make all the difference in life. I learned that this cliche like many others is true.”

Cobey feels fortunate that he has seen a change in the team mentality. This year the Raiders contended for a state championship, but could not get by southern Maine champion, Cape Elizabeth, who beat them 23-7 in the regular season and then 14-0 in the semi-finals. Although the playoff loss was a disappointment, Cape is considered the best team in Class C, and the Raiders may very well end up having been their sternest test. Cobey believes that a more confident Raider team emerged from the workouts and hard work over the past four years, “Our mentality changed — we knew that we could beat teams. We knew that we had the right pieces to do

well. We all knew it would happen.”

At this time, Cobey is focused on graduation and the next transition from high school to college. He hopes to attend the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where both his mother and brother went to college. Cobey would like to play football next year wherever he lands, and according to Turner, Cobey’s commitment to offseason conditioning may enable him to reach this goal, “Because of his hard work, he might be able to find a spot on a college team.

He might need to change his position, but if he continues to work hard, he could make it happen.”

After college, Cobey would like to pursue sports psychology. He would like to stay involved with athletics but understands that his playing days may be limited, so he would like to help athletes with the mental side of sports, especially after injuries. He explains what he thinks he could bring to the profession, “I am a positive person. People always try to bring each other down. I don’t worry about others because they don’t control you.

You control what you can control, and I would like to help athletes realize this.”

When looking back on his Fryeburg Academy experience, Cobey speaks softly, “I think it has made me more grateful. I have seen the city. I have seen Fryeburg. I have enjoyed actually being able to see the stars. It is humbling to know that I can go live away from home and not have problems, not feel homesick. Fryeburg has become home too. Whenever I come back, I think I will feel all nostalgic. It has helped me realize I can live anywhere.”

Continuing in this philosophical vein, Cobey offers advice to future students who decide to attend Fryeburg Academy, “Seize every opportunity. Open doors for yourself. Network. You never know who is who, who knows who. Don’t wait for people. Take the initiative. If I could go back, I would take on more opportunities, because you never know where you might be four years from now…No fear. Take risks. Be a leader.”

In his four years at Fryeburg Academy, Cobey has positively impacted many areas of community life, but his presence in the residential program may be his most lasting contribution. Residential life director Jessica Brooks saw Cobey emerge as a leader in the residential community, but she believes that his leadership skills will develop further with time. As a junior, Cobey applied to be a proctor as a senior. Brooks and other residential life staff saw his leadership potential and appointed him as a proctor in Webster Hall, where he has been a steadying presence. Brooks speaks of the skills that make Cobey an effective leader, “As a proctor, Cobey will participate in any conversation. He will give you his thoughts. He is never offended, and Cobey is open-minded to others’ ideas. I genuinely believe that he will continue growing as a leader. Given the opportunity, he will run with it.”

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Godspell: A Message Of Love

BY MIMI ROHFLING Chorus and Jazz Instructor

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n November 2, 3, and 4, students from the music and drama classes and across the campus joined together to present Godspell 2012. Originally conceived and directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and lyrics by Stephen Swartz in 1971, Godspell was one of the most successful Broadway shows of all time. Featuring well-known and loved songs, including “Day by Day,” “God Save the People,” and “On the Willows,” Godspell is the retelling of the gospels according to Matthew and Luke through story, song, and dance.

John Michael Tebelak was a graduate student in directing at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. He was torn between becoming an Episcopal priest, or a director and decided to go to church services on Easter Sunday, but, looking unconventional with his seventies-style long hair and blue jeans, was turned away at the door. This got him thinking about the meaning and purpose of religion, and how far organized Christianity had strayed from Jesus’ message. He began the show as a collection of the parables, and each of the actors contributed a song. It went into workshop performance at Cafe Le Mama in New York and was quickly picked up to open Off-Broadway. Stephen Schwarz was hired to write new music for the show, and he has since gone on to write many Broadway hits, including Pippin and Wicked. All the songs in Godspell are his, except “By My Side.” One of the original actresses, Peggy Gordon, wrote that song, and it is the only one from the original cast to have made the cut in both the original show and the newer 2012 version.

Chorus and Jazz instructor Mimi Rohlfing, was thrilled to be able to work on this show with FA students because it was the first musical in which she ever performed when in high school. “This show occupies a big place in my heart, Rohlfing says. “I had found my people in a community theater troupe, and after catching the theater bug, it changed the course of my life. I was going to be a nurse until I did this show, but that plan went right out the window. The unforgettable messages of Godspell are with me every day, and I hope this experience sticks with the students, too.” Rohlfing

Ciara Neidlinger ’18 as Jesus.

also loves the way all the actors can bring part of themselves to their roles in a very genuine way, whether it is with humor, joy, or serious drama.

Godspell welcomed choreographer Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen to the production team. Formerly a professional dancer in New York, she headed a college dance department in Illinois before relocating to the area. Her background also includes managing political campaigns and development for arts organizations.

The musical was director Betsy Hauck’s second production at Fryeburg Academy, following last year’s stunning presentation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Here is part of her note from the program: “... Godspell’s message is enduring and meaningful, no matter one’s personal religious beliefs. As we worked to bring you this production of Godspell 2012, we began to realize that the timeless message embedded in the show is so vital in our world today: love, kindness, and acceptance. It is also a story about family, which we found apropos, as we had six sets of siblings in the show. The cast and crew found themselves growing closer together throughout the process, and becoming, in a way, another kind of family. We hope that you leave our show with a renewed sense of hope and kindness to others.”

Left to right: Disciples played by Jessica Frum ’19 and Chris Gorton ’19, Sharlah-Mae Day ’21 and Abbie Vaughan ’20, with ensemble members Grayson Smith ’20 and Olivia Martin ’21 in the background.

The 2017 cast and crew of FA’s Godspell.

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ALAN WHITAKER ’77 HONORED WITH THE 2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

A Message from the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations

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he year has flown by and the holidays are once again upon us.

I hope that all of you have had a wonderful 2017 and are making plans to spend time with your friends and family. We’ve had an eventful year in the advancement and alumni office, celebrating the Dawn Gale ’81 Academy’s 225th anniversary and alumni reunion, and kicking off the Students In the Center capital campaign for our new dining hall and student center.

We held regional alumni receptions in Boston, New York, Fryeburg, and Portland throughout the year with more planned for 2018. Thanks to all of you who turned out to say “hi” and reconnect. These are all casual, fun events, and I hope to see many more of you at future gatherings.

Reunion returns to August in 2018!! We’ve heard your pleas to move the event back to its original date, and we are thrilled that we’ve been able to make this happen. Save the dates — August 17-19, 2018.

Classes ending in “3” and “8” — it is your big year.

However, as you know, we welcome all of you back — every year. Please call, email, or stop by the alumni office if you wish to start contacting classmates and organizing your class event.

In this season of giving, I hope that you will consider a gift to the Students in the Center Campaign and/or the Academy Fund. Throughout its long history, Fryeburg Academy has called upon its alumni, family, and friends to fund special projects, build and renovate buildings, and help cover general operating expenses to offer our students the experience that is Fryeburg Academy. Your generosity helps us keep our campus beautiful, meet new challenges, and successfully continue our 226-year-old journey. Your support is appreciated and so important.

Best wishes to you all for a happy, healthy holiday season and a wonderful 2018.

My best, DAWN

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t this year’s Reunion Banquet, Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association President, Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93, awarded the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award to Alan Whitaker ’77, long-time director of FA’s food service.

Alan grew up in Fryeburg, the eldest child of Rochelle and Fred Whitaker, and was a graduate of the Academy’s class of 1977. In his senior yearbook, you will find that Alan was voted “Quietest” by his peers.

Following graduation, Alan attended culinary school at SMVTI (Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute). His first job out of college was at the Belmont Hill School in Belmont, MA, where his uncle was the head chef. He returned to Fryeburg to work for Siler’s Food Service, contracted at the time by the Academy to run the cafeteria. After a year, Alan approached headmaster Harry True about taking over the service. Mr. True hired Alan, along with longtime co-worker, Don Wentworth ’67. At the time of his hire, the cafeteria was located in the old Alumni House. In 1984, the Academy embarked on its first ever capital campaign, raising money for the LaCasce Dining Hall and Minnie Matson Student Union. Alan and his crew moved into what was, at the time, a state-of-the-art facility. Thirty years later, you can still find Alan hard at work in the same kitchen.

Alan’s interest in food service began with his employment by Dick Krasker at Forest and Indian Acres Camps. He was just 14 when he started working in the camp kitchens. Forty-five years later, Alan, continues to head up the food service department at both Fryeburg camps as well as at Wekeela in Hartford, Maine. In May, when the Academy closes its doors for the summer, Alan and his staff head a few miles down the road to the camps on the banks of the Saco River. Countless number of FA students have found summer employment in the camp kitchens.

Reunion weekend is a big deal at Fryeburg Academy. People come from near and far to visit the campus, reconnect with friends and enjoy Alan’s unforgettable reunion feast, complete with his amazing seafood newburg and roast beef. There is a reason that the menu hasn’t changed much in 35 years. Alan also caters countless numbers of FA events, including staff Christmas dinners, graduation celebrations, parent and trustee luncheons, and faculty and staff gatherings. He is always the one behind the scenes making it work.

Most of Alan’s staff have been with him for decades, including Don Wentworth ’67 and Kevin Whitaker ’82 for 30 plus years, Julie Barton Denney ’73 for over 25, and Sandie Panno Whitaker ’86 for more than 20 years. Alan’s two children, Kristen ’04 and John ’06, are Fryeburg Academy grads.

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2017 Hall of Excellence Inductees

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ine new members were inducted into Fryeburg Academy’s Hall of Excellence at the Eighth Annual Induction Ceremony held on Saturday, September 23, as part of Homecoming Weekend. Six alumni and three supporters are the newest members of this elite group of outstanding achievers. This year’s class is made up of Jim Wilfong ’64, Margie Smith Record ’66, David Hastings III ’68, Nathan Goff ’82, Keri Apt ’00, Ben Hammond ’01, and supporters, Gary McClurg and Dave and Peg Mason.

MARGIE SMITH RECORD Class of 1966 Margie Smith Record was a standout student athlete throughout her years at Fryeburg Academy.

A member of the Class of 1966, Margie was a four-year member of the basketball and softball teams and was selected captain of both teams her senior year. Margie was also a member of the Mercury Staff, president of the Girls’ Athletic Association, and president of the Latin Club. Her graduation awards included the Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize in History, the George Haley Prize for excellent work in biology, the Kiwanis Club Citizenship Award, and the prestigious Gibson Memorial Medal.

She graduated from the University of Maine / Portland-Gorham, with a BS in education. Margie went on to teach science at Arlington Memorial High School and Middle School for thirty years from 1979-2009. She also coached field hockey, softball, and played in community softball and volleyball leagues.

Highly respected and loved by her students and peers, Margie was the recipient of the Outstanding Vermont Teacher Award in 1991 and 2002, Battenkill Valley Teacher of the Year Award in 1996, received the AMHS yearbook dedication, and was the

guest speaker at graduation in 1993 and 1996. She was also awarded the Townscape Citizen Recognition Award in 2005 for her work with the local community center development. Margie was the co-advisor and initiator of the Battenkill Teen Institute, advisor for the Teen Theatre and SADD groups, and established a school district-wide recycling program. She served as a member of the Vermont State Teachers’ Association, the Arlington Education Association, and the National Science Teacher’s Association, as well as playing an active role in her church community.

Margie and her husband, Russell, now are living back in Fryeburg.

JAMES WILFONG Class of 1964 Jim is a graduate of FA’s class of 1964.

Upon graduation, Jim attended the University of New Hampshire. Early in his career, Jim worked in the ski industry where he helped found the North American operations of Atomic Ski Austria as its director of marketing and sales, driving the company towards a second place market share position in the worldwide winter sports industry.

He served four years in the US Military, two terms in the Maine House of Representatives and was a campaign staffer for Senator Edmund Muskie. Jim was appointed by President Clinton as the assistant administrator for the Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade;

by President Bush to the Export/Import Bank’s Advisory Council; and by President Obama to the task force on Veterans’ Business Development and the White House Conference on Small Business.

He has worked as an adjunct instructor of entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Maine, was the entrepreneur in residence at the Kauffman Foundation, and has authored two books, “Taking Your Busi-

ness Global” and “The American Advantage Series.” He continues to head the entrepreneurial studies program at both Fryeburg and Lincoln Academies, is the chairman of the board of Innovative Applied Science Software firm, is a featured author for entrepreneurship, small business and trade for the Manzella Report, and was the founder and president of H2O for Maine, a citizens’ water policy group.

Jim has been awarded the Small Business of America Veterans’ Advocate of the Year (2004), FA’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year (2005), co-chaired the SME Working Party of the OECD, served as guest speaker to the Russian Government to speak before the Duma on free market economy, and directed activities of the Economic Development Groups of the Bi-National Commissions for Russia, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. He has also addressed the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the World Trade Organization.

Jim lives in Stow, ME, with his wife Valerie. Their two children, Liza and Christian, are both FA grads.

DAVID R HASTINGS III Class of 1968 David Hastings was a standout scholar and athlete at Fryeburg Academy.

He was a four-year member of the football squad, a four-year member of the ski team including the ’67 State Championship team, and played on the baseball and golf teams. David was a member of the student council, National Honor Society and received the Gibson Medal at commencement.

Following graduation, David attended and graduated from Bowdoin College where he was a member of the ski and football teams, as well as Army ROTC from 1968-72. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves in 1972.

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He attended Army Transportation Officer Basic School serving several years as an officer in the 619th Reserve Transportation Company in Auburn, ME. David then went on to obtain his JD from Temple University School of Law in 1975.

He is the fifth generation of his family to work at Hastings Law Office (now the Hastings/Malia) where he has a general practice serving Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley. He has served on the MSAD 72 School Board of Directors for eight years, Fryeburg Academy Board of Trustees from 1995 2007 and again from 2013 - 2017. He led the fundraising effort as chairman of the Bion R. Cram Library Capital Campaign.

David also held the post of director of the Eastern Slope Airport Authority for over 20 years, and has been part of the Fryeburg Fair management for over 40 years — now serving as a trustee, first vice president, and a member of the finance committee.

In 2004, David was elected into the Maine State Senate representing Senate District 13 consisting of fourteen towns in Southern Oxford and Western Cumberland Counties. He served four terms until 2012 when term limits prevented him from seeking re-election. David and his wife, Carol, live in Fryeburg. His three children, Jennie, Kate, and Daniel, are all FA graduates.

NATHAN GOFF Class of 1982 Dr. Nathan Goff graduated from Fryeburg Academy with the class of 1982. Nathan, Nate, Bear or Ted…he answers to all…was a four year member of the football, basketball and baseball teams, and captain of all three his senior year.

He played first base on the 1982 Maine Class “C” Championship team. Nathan was class president his sophomore and senior years, a member of the National Honor Society, a Boys’ State participant, and served on the yearbook staff. He was voted “Most Studious” by his classmates.

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Following FA graduation, Nathan attended Bowdoin College, where he received the Sewell Latin Prize and graduated with a BA in the Classics. He was also an active member of Chi Psi Fraternity.

He then pursued his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1990.

He has served as a volunteer for ITN, an organization that provides the elderly with transportation to and from medical appointments, has helped organize the 5K for Honduras, with all proceeds supporting education, water purification and medical supplies to Honduras families. He also volunteers at the Preble Street Homeless Clinic in Portland, ME. Nate is a member of both the American Dental Association and Maine Dental Association Nate owns and operates his general dentistry practice in Scarborough, ME, and has two sons, Cameron and Liam. He and his wife, Sheri, live in Scarborough.

KERI APT Class of 2000 Keri is a member of FA’s class of 2000.

A three sport athlete, she earned 11 varsity letters during her time at the Academy in field hockey, basketball and softball.

In field hockey, Keri was selected as team captain for three seasons. She was also the recipient of both the coaches’ award and the MVP award as well as being named to the ’99 All-State Team, invited to play in the 1999 McDonald’s All-Star Game, and was named to the Maine All-Conference team in 1997, ’98 and ’99.

As a member of the FA basketball team, Keri earned three varsity letters. Her senior year, she was chosen as captain and was the recipient of the coaches’ award. Four more varsity letters were awarded to Keri for her skills on the softball field. Always a leader, she was again selected as captain and named to the all-conference team her senior year.

Upon graduation, Keri studied at New England College where she earned a BA in Sports and Recreation Management. She continued to play field hockey throughout her college career and was named the 2000 CCC freshman player of the week. Keri

and her team were the Commonwealth Coast Conference champions for three of her four years and played in the NCAA Championship Tournament in 2000 2003; she captained the team her senior year. She is in her ninth year, working for the the South Windsor Parks and Recreation Department, in South Windsor, CT. In 2016, she was promoted from recreation supervisor to the assistant director of recreation, and is now responsible for park and building facility management and operations for the entire department. Keri is engaged to Kevin Montague and they live in Ellington, CT. BENJAMIN HAMMOND Class of 2001 Ben Hammond enjoyed four years in the spotlight as an actor/musician at Fryeburg Academy.

He was a member of the award winning Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Big Band. His talent as a singer, beat boxer, and bass player helped lead the groups to multiple first place finishes at State level competitions.

During his senior year, he was recognized as the Best Male Vocalist at the Maine State Vocal Festival. An active member in drama productions, Ben won an individual award for his musical adaptation of “Wiley and the Hairy Man” at the Maine Regional One-Act Finals. Ben participated in Class One-Acts and all-school musicals throughout his Academy career. He also was a four-year member of the rock band, two-year member of the track and field team, and played football his freshman and sophomore years.

He continued his passion for music in college at McGill University, where he majored in music technology and jazz voice. He was a member of the McGill A Cappella group “Effusion” who were group finalists at the ICCA International Finals in NYC, where he was personally recognized with a Vocal Percussion Award in 2004.

Ben has produced, recorded, composed, and organized three albums, including a live CD/DVD recorded at the Stone Mountain Arts Center. He has conducted numerous oversea tours including gigs in

New Zealand, Australia, Laos, Canada, as well as throughout the US. He has also been selected to perform at multiple festivals, including the Montreal Jazz Festival, Portland Pride Festival, Old Port Festival, and Sarasota Arts Day Festival.

His many awards include being voted “Best of the Suncoast” in a 2010 Creative Loafing Newspaper Reader’s Poll, song placement winner in the 2009 film “The Graduates,” was a 2008 finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, as well as a 2nd place finisher in the Solarfest Performing Songwriters’ Contest.

Ben continues to follow his passion and work as a self-employed musician, relying on his music performances and sales. He recently married Julie Brown and relocated from Sarasota, FL, to Denver, CO. GARY MCCLURG Significant Supporter Gary joined the Academy team in 1972, after a summer of working for Indian Acres and with no intention of staying in the area. However, fate intervened when Gary’s wife, Sheila, was offered the job as school nurse at Fryeburg Academy. Gary jumped in as a coach and dorm team member until the Academy’s physical education job became available. He taught PE for five years before leaving to pursue his Master’s degree in secondary guidance and counseling.

Gary returned to FA as a guidance counselor to work alongside Ken Brown and Jack Gordon. He remained for 29 years, retiring from full-time work in 2010.

An outstanding high school athlete Gary, was a football and baseball player in high school in New York and played on several state championship teams; Gary also earned all NYC 2nd team honors, and was the captain his junior and senior years.

He was awarded the Lou Gehrig Award for sportsmanship and the Sam Huff Scholarship Award (and was interviewed

by Frank Gifford, Sam Huff and Kyle Rote). Although a knee injury ended his college football career after the first season, Gary took this opportunity to accept his first coaching job with the Yankton Youth Football League.

Gary’s love of coaching continued

throughout his career. He was the head coach of the FA baseball team for 19 years, and during that time won two state championships in 1982 and 1983. He also served as an assistant baseball coach for 10 years, assistant coach for jv and freshmen football for seven years, and freshmen and jv basketball for three years. Three FA yearbooks have been dedicated to him and, needless to say, his students and players have always been a priority.

An active member of the Fryeburg Recreation Department, he has served as a girls’ softball coach, rec tackle football coach (boasting three undefeated seasons), run hitting and pitching clinics for the towns of Fryeburg and Bridgton, volunteered as umpire for area little league programs, and served as the Academy’s intramural director for three years.

Gary continues to work at Indian Acres and just completed his 46th summer. In 2006, the camp named and dedicated their baseball field in his honor. His daughter, Meredith and son, Jim, are FA grads and have both spent time working with their dad at Indian Acres over the years.

DAVE AND PEG MASON Significant Supporters “They had a calm, nurturing manner about them that ended up settling into your bones,” … a quote from a former camper attending Dave’s 100th birthday party last April.

The Masons met in church while living in Connecticut. She was born in New Jersey, he in New York, and they would eventually move to Maine to run camp Agawam, founded by Dave’s father in 1919. Together, the Masons owned and directed the boys’ camp on Crescent Lake in Raymond, helping guide kids from 1957 until 1985, when they turned the camp over to the Agawam Council, made up of a group of former campers, parents, and staff.

“During the camp summers, Peg and I

were a team. She ran the office and I ran the camp,” Dave said about their partnership. Their most heralded accomplishment was instituting the Main Idea Program at Agawam in 1971, which continues today and over the years, has provided well over 2000 disadvantaged Maine boys with a free week-long camp experience.

The Masons made Lovell their home for 40 years, raising their three children, and were beloved members of the community.

Dave created and directed the Lovell Ski Program (1960-75), as well as coaching Lovell boys’ basketball, baseball, and softball (1960-75). He helped establish the Lovell Veteran’s Memorial (2001) and reviving the Lovell Old Home Days Parade (1993). He was also instrumental in establishing the Lovell town tennis courts and organizing the Lovell Tennis Tournament that now bears his name.

Over the years, Dave and Peg welcomed town kids and scout troops to their Kezar Lake home for skating parties.

Peg also served as co-chair of the Lovell Thrift Shop for over 20 years, and is still there religiously every Wednesday. She was treasurer of the Lovell Church for 10 years and she organized and worked in the kitchen for Lovell Arts and Artisans Fair for 15 years. Always tireless volunteers, Dave and Peg would pick up surplus bakery goods weekly from Hannaford’s in North Conway and deliver them to churches in Fryeburg and Lovell. For ten years, Peg baked and sold cookies on the road in front of their house during Fryeburg Fair week, with the proceeds going to the Lovell Church (averaging about $800 each year).

Dave and Peg are two of FA’s greatest supporters, super fans, and can still be found on the sidelines at most home sporting events, with smiles on their faces. *Sadly, Dave passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He will be so missed by all who knew him. He was a gift to us all.

The Hall of Excellence’s mission is to further recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in extra-curricular activities by the Academy’s many dedicated and gifted students, coaches, and supporters.If you are interested in nominating someone into the Hall of Excellence, please request a nomination form from the Alumni / Advancement Office 207-935-2001 ext.

3147 or email alumni@fryeburgacademy.org.

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Left to right: Tyler Worcester ’17, Yukon King ’19, Ciara Neidlinger ’18, and music teacher Mike Sakash

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2017 Reunion and 225th Celebration Recap

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alums and guests celebrated Reunion 2017 and the Academy’s 225th Anniversary in style with an exciting opening reception in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 9. The cocktail reception was followed by a multimedia presentation featuring a commemorative video with “drop-in” happy birthdays from alums, faculty, and students, as well as a surprise presentation by Fryeburg’s most loyal fan, Mr. Dave Mason (father of Barbara ’68, Peter ’76 and Jim ’82). Dave presented an American flag to Head of School Erin Mayo, and he shared that the flag had flown over the U.S.capitol on February 9 (the school’s actual incorporation date). It was then given to Dave, as a gift, by Senator Angus King (I-ME) on Dave’s 100th birthday last spring.

Guests were also treated to a wonderful combo performance of the traditional jazz standard, A-Tisket, A Tasket, featuring student musicians Ciara Neidlinger ’18, Tyler Worcester ’17, Owen Burke ’18, Yukon King ’19, and Christian Martin ’18, led by music director, Mike Sakash.

As part of the commemoration, appreciation awards were given out in three categories. The first award, by vote of the faculty/staff was presented to Alan Whitaker ’77, for his commitment and excellence heading the Academy’s food service program for over 35 years. Weston’s Farm received the second award, recognizing their longstanding and multi-faceted relationship with Fryeburg Academy; and Thomas Shaffner, former trustee and past parent, was the posthumous recipient of the Outstanding Supporter award for his generosity and dedication to the Academy and its mission over the past several decades. Current trustee and Tom’s son, Joe Shaffner ’81, accepted and spoke on his father’s behalf. The evening came to a close with a sneak peek at the new dining hall/student center plans,

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by FA board president, Chris Gordon ’81.

Saturday morning dawned warm and sunny, the perfect weather for a bird walk in the intervale led by Joel Rhymer, followed by our second annual Breakfast In the Barn. At 11 am, a great group of alumni field hockey players joined students on the field for a casual scrimmage … however, the alumni proved they still had legs, turning in a surprisingly fierce effort, ending in a 2-2 tie. The crew is already excited about next year’s contest! In an afternoon ceremony, a group of 1977 classmates dedicated a tree in front of the Harvey Dow Gibson Recreation Center in honor of deceased classmates. Campus tours and individual class celebrations continued throughout the day and senior alums gathered under the tent in front of the “Green House,” enjoying the return of the senior alumni reception.

Classes gathered in the Eva Wadsworth Gymnasium for class photos, a cocktail reception, and the reunion feast. Alumni Association President, Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93, presented the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award to Fryeburg Academy’s favorite and long-time chef, Alan Whitaker ’77 (two well-deserved awards in one weekend!). Dick Fox ’41 was recognized as the oldest alum in attendance; Denise Sanborn Brown ’82 for having traveled the farthest; and the great Class of 1982 for the best attendance at the banquet. Celebrating its 50th, the Class of 1967 was the winner of the Reunion Giving Challenge, with both the highest participation rate and the highest dollar amount donated. Guests were thrilled to hear that Reunion Weekend is returning to August in 2018! So — it is time to start planning now! Please contact Dawn or Lakyn in the alumni office for class lists and/or assistance. Class years ending in “3” and “8” — you are up!

David Mason and daughter Barbara Mason Murphy ’68

Jessica Grey ’97 and Dick Fox ’41

Alan Whitaker ’77 and Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93 Alumni Association President

Heidi Blake ’82 and Denise Sanborn Brown ’82

Col. Noel Austin and his wife, Judy, enjoying the 225th Celebration.

Fall 2017 field hockey players with alumni field hockey players

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Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association. Back row (left to right): Dana Charles ’83, Heidi Blake ’82, Butch Sanborn ’65, Scott Lovejoy ’77, Cecil Barker ’60. Front row (left to right): Sheila Duane ’82, Jodie Barton Hesslein ’83, Brylie Walker ’10, Mary Grover Jones ’66, Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93, Dave Richardson ’84, and Barbara Gushee ’84

Dave Richardson ’84

The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association welcomed Dave Richardson ’84 as their new president in July. Dave has served on the Association’s Board of Directors for seven years, and prior to becoming president, Dave served as treasurer (2013-2015) and vice president (2016-2017). He lives in Fryeburg with his wife, Jennifer (FA science faculty), and daughters, Elise FA ’18 and Erin FA ’19, and is a quality planner at Hunting Dearborn. Dave is excited about his new role stating, “I believe it’s essential to support and give back to the things that have had a positive influence on you throughout your life, FA has had that influence on me, as it has for many others in our community for the past 225 years. My involvement with the Alumni Association is just my small token of gratitude to Fryeburg Academy.”

Rita Blake Phillips ’67 and Jim Phillips

Penny Snow Dougay ’72 and Dick Snow ’64

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Dick Thompson ’61, Hazel Thompson, Brett Russell ’56, and Cindy Russell

Lola Layne and Lonni Lutte Lewis ’59

Left to right: Steven Jones ’69, Linda Brown Dutil ’69, Jackie Collupy, David Jillson ’74, and Patricia Cogswell ’74

Left to right: Lakyn Osgood ’12, Jim Osgood ’85, Brylie Walker ’10, Andrea Smith Osgood ’86, Dwight Walker ’77, Shelley Osgood Walker ’82, Vincent Osgood ’07, James Osgood ’56, Donna Osgood, Tina Littlefield, and Hillary Osgood

Raymond Leavitt ’52 and Alice Perreault Leavitt ’52

Emily Dore Fletcher ’57 and Ellen Dore Witham ’59

Margaret Hatch Eastman ’64 and Renee Strange Farnham ’03

Gary McClurg and son, Jim ’92

Annette Kimball Bennett ’60, H. Douglas Struven ’62, Marie Struven, and Alan Bennett ’60

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Weston’s Farm Appreciation Award

BY DAWN GALE Director, Academy Fund & Alumni Relations

In June at FA’s 225th Anniversary Celebration, the Weston Family was honored for their long-standing support of the Academy.

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n 1799, as Fryeburg Academy began its eighth school year, Ephriam Weston moved from Massachusetts to the Province of Maine and purchased a 46 acre parcel of land along the Saco River. Seven generations later, Ephriam’s descendants still work and live on this same land.

In the 1860’s, the original house was moved to the ever-growing Fryeburg village about a mile away. One small addition from the house stayed on the Weston property. It was moved and attached to an outbuilding that had been constructed. That outbuilding is the current Farm Stand, and the small Left to right: Tucker Gordon, George Weston ’60 and Laurie Burnell Weston ’63. addition serves as the gift shop. At over 217 years old, Schneider and Matt were brought to the valley by then FA Board this small 20’ square structure is believed to be one of the oldest Chairman, Harvey Dow Gibson, who secured teaching positions buildings in the Saco River Valley. for the two men at the Academy. Gibson sought, and was Throughout the years, the Westons dealt in many granted approval, by alumnus John F. Weston for use of Weston commodities but in the early years were known mostly for fields on the back side of Pine Hill for downhill ski training. dealing in livestock, cattle, sheep, pigs and horses. These animals As the ski team grew and needed more training area, FA were bought and sold from the many farms in the area’s rich students moved to Stark’s Hill, also Weston family land, where agricultural community. Animals were transported by open students, engineered, built and funded the effort to construct drives across the countryside and eventually by rail from the an 800 foot tow rope in 1956. It was in this same year, that Fryeburg station.

FA won their first state ski title. Later in the ’60s the Academy As the number of farms began to dwindle, so did the need roughed out a three mile cross country course to the left of the for replacement livestock. The Westons began a dairy, milking alpine trails.

Later, Weston, then the Vice President of FA’s Board registered Holsteins to supplement the fading livestock business. of Trustees, would deed 50 acres of Stark’s Hill, to a developer Soon the days of small dairy farms would begin to end as well, for collateral to start a ski area, with the stipulation that the which caused the family farm to adapt yet again. Like many area Academy would continue to train and race at Starks. farms during the 1930’s and 40’s, the Westons grew several crops Weston’s Farm LLC is now operated by George Weston, to supply the three canning factories in town. Corn, beans and his wife Laurie, and son John.

John has developed Stark’s Hill squash were the primary vegetables canned at the factories. into one of the most picturesque set of nordic ski trails in It was not until much later, in 1985, that the first produce Maine.

These trails are also used for walking, mountain biking, stand appeared at the end of the driveway. In 1986 a second and remain the home of Academy teams.

In 2008, Weston’s stand was opened on the West Side Road in Conway, NH. Rivercroft Farm was placed on the National Registry of Historic Currently over one thousand acres are under management in Places, recognizing the architectural and agricultural significance diversified vegetable crops, a maple sugar orchard, Christmas of the property. trees, forage hay, timber, nordic skiing and two farm markets.

In 2006 the Academy ski team opened their brand new ski The FA / Weston ski connection started back in the 1940’s, building behind the Industrial Arts building. On December with the arrival of ski moguls Hannes Schneider and Tony Matt.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

Bjorn Myhre ’12 A Road to Self-Discovery

BY LAURA AYER Director of Communications

23, 2006 it was dedicated as the “Weston-Atwood Ski Building” recognizing the commitment of the Weston family and former faculty and ski coach John H. Atwood, to the sport and the school.

Since the 80’s, Weston’s farm has been a source of summer employment for Fryeburg Academy students. The relationship continues to evolve as several May term classes, such as John Atwood’s history class, Bob Pulito’s farm-totable class and Maria Manning’s sustainability classes, spend a great deal of time at the farm learning about past and current agricultural practices. Weston’s continues to be the largest source of fresh produce for the Academy cafeteria. In 2013, 2015, and 2017, Weston’s welcomed the community to a free farm-to-table dinner with Academy students volunteering in the effort, feeding close to 600 guests.

Additionally, the farm annually donates thousands of pounds of produce to the local food pantries and are the proud supporter of Mainers Feeding Mainers.

John F. ’27, George ’60 and John ’93 have all been inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Excellence.

John just completed his 19th year coaching Nordic skiing, training and caretaking the same trails developed by his grandfather decades ago; Chris Gordon ’81, President of the Academy’s Board of Trustees, is the son of the late Grace Weston Gordon ’54.

Recognizing the long standing and multi-faceted relationship between Fryeburg Academy and the Weston family and farm, we are pleased to present the appreciation award to members of the Weston family.

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t’s 3,674 miles from Switzerland to Fryeburg, Maine. For Bjorn Myhre ’12 and his family, their 2007 trek across the North Atlantic Ocean to move stateside began a very different life here in western Maine. Myhre entered eighth grade at the Molly Ockett Middle School, later graduating from Fryeburg Academy with his two older siblings, Simone Marie ’11 and Esme Marie ’10.

“The cultural shock was pretty immense,” says Myhre. “Switzerland is a tiny country with eight million people. Culturally, in European countries, there’s a lot more freedom to hop on the public transit and roam around with your friends — even as a twelve-year-old. My first social impression in coming to the states was like, Whoa! We are way out here in the boonies, and you need a car to do anything!”

Myhre reflects on his time at the Academy and recalls fond memories of playing varsity soccer as a freshman and being named the captain of the team during his sophomore year. “That was my main identity at that point,” says Myhre. “I grew up playing soccer and excelled at the sport, so I identified with being a strong-headed, European soccer player when I arrived at Fryeburg Academy.”

But like all students, Myhre began to develop new interests such as photography, music, and film-making during his time at school. Of particular interest was learning more about photography. It was Myhre’s first photography class with Mike Dana, and later an independent study, which he attributes as a critical turning point for his career path today.

Another defining moment that led to Myhre’s new direction in the arts was the injury he sustained to his leg before his senior year. “Not being able to play soccer was a real turning point for me. I joined groups like the Vocal Jazz and started taking more art classes, says Myhre. “Instead of identifying as an ultra-masculine athlete, I started becoming someone who wanted to explore and experience new things.” Myhre credits Fryeburg Academy’s robust course offerings and freedom for students to explore their interests for his transformation. “When you were a chorus kid at Fryeburg,” continues Mhyre. “It didn’t feel like you were a band geek ... you felt like you were a part of some type of creative elite.”

After graduating from the Academy in 2012, Myhre attended Luther College in Iowa, which he chose to be closer to his relatives living in Minneapolis and so he could concentrate on his studies. “I purposefully chose a midwest school that didn’t necessarily match my idea of culture,” says Myhre. “I knew that I wouldn’t grow my talent for my future career if I spent my college years just having fun.”

Bjorn graduated from Luther in 2016 and landed a dream internship working for a production agency in California. This opportunity allowed him to travel extensively, meet professional athletes, and be part of launch campaigns for Nikon products as well as special projects for other commercial giants. Upon completion of the internship, he was initially concerned that his next job might not give him the same sort of satisfaction.

However, after moving back to Switzerland, Bjorn was hired as a creative producer with the Swiss company, Novartis, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. He is part of a small creative team that manages the flow of content for Novartis.com and all of their global social media channels. Bjorn’s work is split between days in the office and production days where he is shooting video, taking photos, cutting footage, or working on a given design project for web or social media. In the short time he has been there, the role has evolved tremendously and unpredictably and keeps him inspired and engaged with difficult questions — some with massive impact for humanity, opportunities, realities (sometimes harsh), and new challenges every single day.

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FA ALUMNI 2017 REUNION CLASS PHOTOS

First row (left to right): Joyce Fox Kennett ’64, John Pendexter ’64, Dick Snow ’64, Nettie Kimball Bennett ’60, and Karen Schildberg Pike ’58 Second row (left to right): Kay Griffin Cossette ’64, Alan Bennett ’60, Stanley Dolley ’60, Clyde Wiggin ’53, and Sylvia Baker Wiggin ’56. Third row (left to right): David Bowles ’53, Herbert Payne ’61, Bill Johnson ’50, and Bretton Russell ’56

David Conrod

(left to right) Ralph Woodward ’48, Marjorie Fox Jordan ’41, and Richard Fox ’41

First row (left to right): Ken Harris, Jean Henley McAllister, and Alice Perreault Leavitt.

Second row (left to right): Dick Eastman, Donald Sanborn, and Jackson Perkins.

Third row: Bill True

First row (left to right): A. O. Pike and Emily Dore Fletcher. Second row (left to right): Beverly Lancaster Goldstone, Sherry Littlefield, Jean Stone Perry, and Ruth Wadsworth Payne. Third row (left to right): Noel F. Austin, Bob Payne, and Lola Laregey Layne. Fourth row (left to right): Ed Jones and Ron McAllister

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First row (left to right): Helen Hill Emery and Marsha Lee Locke Hansen. Second row (left to right): Karen Heath Trapani, Pam Ennis Hilton, Barbara Rice Howard, Third row (left to right): Mary Bradeen Wilson, Sandra Payne Utterstrom, Wayne Hadlock, and Katherine Giovanella Chaiklin. Fourth row (left to right): Douglas Stevens, Barry Woodbrey, and Perry Paul

First row (left to right): Cheryl Potter Cluff, Marjorie Demirs Burgess, and Elaine Weeks Trueblood. Second row (left to right): Rita Blake Phillips, Bruce Smith, Jean Fox Blake. Third row (left to right): Larry Stocks, Bill Lord, Paula Seavey Foster, Deborah Lord Dolley, and Betsy Oliver Bonello. Fourth row (left to right): Ken Kimball, Stephen Rankin, Gary Stacy, and Don Chadbourne

First row (left to right): Jacky Monson MacFarlane, Gary MacFarlane, Penny Snow Dougay, Becky Kiesman Leonard, and Jill Johnstone Jutras. Second row (left to right): Jim Stacy, Steve Harter, Steve Smith, Elbridge Russell, and Steven Diggle. Third row (left to right): Keith Dunham, Daryl Smith, Donald Emery, and Don Thibodeau

Back row (left to right): Jeff Ray, Joe Brenchick, Dwight Walker, Debra Panno Brennan, Gilbert Rolfe, Norman Hicks, Jay Ramsey, Eric Gaudette, Glenn Gilman Lora Loper First row (left to right): Alan Whitaker, Nicole Cote-Crosskill, Alice Mulherin Smith, Pam Hale, Susan Brown Farrington, Rose Farrington McKenzie, Cindy Charles Priest, Lori Libby Stacy, Jennifer Davey, R Scott Williams, Gail Brooks, and Carolyn Schulte Clifford

First row (left to right): Sheila Duane, Laura Williams, Brenda Wiggin Port, Denise Sanborn Brown, Laurie Bresette Panno, Adrianna Sanborn Levy, Carol Wilson-Smith, and Rebecca True Hossier. Second row (left to right): Jerry Bartlett, Shelley Osgood Walker, Gabe Gabrielson, Jacalyn Johnstone Fearon, Victor Panno, Sandra McAllister Hicks, April Tibbetts Robie, Lena Chapman Kimball. Third row (left to right): Nathan Goff, Heidi Blake, Sherry Bucknell Johnson, Tomi Bergeron Chorlian, Lori Lusky, Misty Elliott Lybarger, Jade Pelton, and Glen MacDonald. Fourth row (left to right): Lee Wright, Ken Wright, Carlos Hernandez, Russell Guptill, Ryan Kelly, and John Rogers

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First row (left to right): Julie Weston James, Sara Carpenter, Michelle Grondin Tyne, Letitia Wiesemann Genest, and Russ Hale. Second row (left to right): Julie Irish, Denise Wales Davis, Amber Bennett Dalton, Susan Burris Parmenter, Kelley Parent Thurston, Dawn Mailhot, Mary Jean Trumbull, Renee True, and Steve Merritt. Third row (left to right): Stephanie Payne, Toby Duane, Amy Sherlin Kahkonen, Jon Reever, John Pierce, Mike Mowry, and Mike Genest

(left to right): Becky Pratt, Brian Devereaux, Justin Lipson, Peter Shepardson, Geoffrey Labarge, Linda Smith, Daniel Fox, Malissa (Calomb) McGrath, Thomas Bonello, Erin Bonello

First row (left to right): Jane Dulac, Erin Hoeft, Kara Seymour, Rebecca Towne, Jessica Grey, Jamie Willoughby McIver, Crystal Coen Drew, Brian Hester, and Talitha Brewer. Second row (left to right): Jarod Doros, Andrew Moore, Cassandra Kennard, Stephanie Berg Martin, Linda Thompson Mowry, Jessica Tamulis Orinak, Bridie McGreavy, Ryan Knowles-Lane. Third row (left to right): Curtis Smith, Eric Davis, Caine Dutton, Casey Dutton, Rob Drew, Robert Gerry, and Dennis Farnsworth II

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CLASS NEWS

1940s

WILLIAM L. KRIEGER ’49 “Recalling some of my memories about Fryeburg takes me back almost 70 years. I remember living in the old dorm and, how cold it could get in the winter, walking across the street to eat our meals, taking turns waiting on tables. Study hall was from 7-9 pm in the classroom building and we listened to Bobby Brown play the piano while we were studying. He was very good. I learned a lot about life and living with other people away from home; it was an excellent experience for me. Fryeburg helped to set me up for a more successful life in the business world. I moved to Baltimore to work in a family business in 1951, married the love of my life, have three great children, and worked for 38 years. We now we live in Ocean City, MD, and life is good, thanks in part to Fryeburg Academy.”

1950s

HILDA KAYE BERRY ’50 “Our classmate, Ruth Allard Paul, recently received the Lion’s Club Melvin Jones Fellowship. This is the highest humanitarian community service award for an individual in the Exeter, NH, area.”

HELEN WARD BAILEY ’50 and husband, Lester, recently celebrated their 65th anniversary.

DAVID BOWLES ’53 joined other motorcar enthusiasts last summer in Helen Ward Bailey ’50 and husband East Baldwin and rode to Fryeburg and back on Lester the Mountain Division Line.

ROBERT SOLARI ’55 “This photo of my wife, Marty, and I was taken on December 17, 2016, when we celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was taken at the St. Francis Hotel in downtown San Francisco where we began our honeymoon! We later traveled to Fryeburg to be with family over the holidays before returning to California. In other news, our grandson, Andrew Gartner, a police officer for Pleasant Hill, was dispatched to Santa Rosa to assist in the fire evacuations and looter prevention during the first few days of the Atlas fire storm. Having lived for a time in Santa Rosa, he was shocked at the horrendous damage to so many lost homes.”

Robert Solari ’55 and his wife, Marty.

Perry Edwards ’58 and children attended a surprise party at the Casco Village Church.

SUE HUNGERFORD ISHLER ’59 “I am staying healthy attending the Silver Sneakers program at the local gym five days a week. Insurance companies are finally realizing it makes a difference and are paying to keep us healthy. Over 200 senior citizens fill the classes with our music from 9-12 — it’s great fun. I have biceps, balance and feel safer!”

1960s

BRENDA LINNELL SHIELDS ’60 “I am now retired after enjoying careers in banking and real estate as well as serving as a head cook.

I am an educated person of world cultures and I use Ancestry.com to find people and connect them. I went to business school for two years and have two children, AARON SHIELDS ’89, and SAMANTHA SHIELDS ’86.

BURLEIGH WITHAM ’61 “We have ventured into the life of senior freedom. We sold our house in Tennessee, bought a ’39 Toy Hauler 5th Wheel RV and a 350 Ford Dually Truck and now go wherever we want. We spent the winter in Tucson, AZ, and we are now in Bristol, TN, and plan to spend the summer in Leeds, ME. We are maintaining Burleigh Witham ’61 and his wife, Julie.

Johnson City, TN, as our home base with a PO box. I had my right knee replaced a year ago, so I sold my big bike and moved on to a Can Am Spyder 3-wheel motorcycle. Julie and I both drive it. We recently celebrated our 55th anniversary on May 10, 2017. I am 75 and Julie is 71 and we are both in good health so we are enjoying ourselves while we can!”

RONALD SAUNDERS ’62 was awarded a Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Award presented by the BCC Ministries in a ceremony held on August 25, 2017, in Pittsburgh, PA. As stated in the event program, “Ronald’s courage and selfless acts have impacted countless individuals for whom he has advocated and championed local and national causes for equality. As a civil servant and as a volunteer with the Mister African American Program, he has taught disadvantaged youth to appreciate themselves, their history, understand their rich legacies, and foster skills necessary to reintegrate into society, strive for excellence, and seek alternative ways to resolve disputes. Ronald marched, organized,

and challenged others to fight discrimination where it reared its ugly head. As co-founder of the National Black Political Caucus, he lobbied relentlessly for the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, advocated for By-District Elections of council members in the City of Pittsburgh, and played a key role in the naming the first black police chief in Pittsburgh. Ron continues in his unwavering acts of community activism through the Race and Reconciliation Dialogue Group of St. Paul Cathedral, Corporate Equity and Inclusion Roundtable, the Dr. Edna Ronald Saunders ’62, his daughter, Mckenzie Pittsburgh Tamara, and wife, Judith, at the Branch of the Association Pittsburgh Circle of Courage awards event. for the Study of African American Life and History, and the African American Advisory Council to the Senator John Heinz History Center.

CRAIG J. SEVERANCE ’62 retired from teaching at the University of Hawaii/Hilo in 2007, but writes, “I flunked retirement since I am active on campus with our Pacific Islander Student Center, do some faculty and student mentoring, and am still involved in community and regional service activities. I am a supporting member of the Micronesians United Big Island, a nonprofit advocacy group. I continue to serve on the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council as a member of their scientific and statistical committee, and as chair of their social science research planning and education committee. I continue with my research and academic publishing, and a write a monthly column in Hawaii Fishing News.

I also serve as weighmaster for the Hilo Trollers; we run a big game fish tournament series. I lost my wife of 47 years two years ago, but I am still here and trying to keep mind and body fit.”

ELIZABETH BARTER SOMES ’62 retired as an accountant for a real estate developer and she was looking forward to more time in Maine with family and grandkids this past summer. She writes, “I keep busy walking and doing water aerobics, along with bridge and music. My classmates are welcome to stop by in warm Southport in the winter!”

STEPHEN THAL ’62 “We are currently living in a retirement community in Wallingford, CT. My last visit to the school was for the 25th celebration with my first guide dog. He writes,

Phil Wilson ’63 tending his garden (sadly, Phil passed away in November).

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so that you may assure other ‘seniors,’ that life begins when one retires and moves to an active, fun-centered retirement facility. We have our own large, two bedroom apartment with a teeny, tiny kitchen that is just big enough to make a pie!

“I congratulate my 55th reunion classmates for I’ve never been a professional cook, but for some reaching this milestone. It is important for us to reason, I can make a pie that ends up with me maintain our health and to consider Integrative making four of them for lunch. I don’t know if I Medicine (acupuncture and massage for examhave ever laughed for so long and so hard. Often, ples) as approaches for better health vs. relying on medicines with so many side effects. Yoga and I’m asked if I like living at West Shores, and I other physical exercises are a must in moderation. reply — NO, I don’t like it, but I sure do love it.”

You can reach Pat at hughnpat@gmail.com.

I congratulate the Academy for its efforts develJOHN B. SMITH ’67 is working for the U.S. oping programs that increase the student’s’ academic involvement and extracurricular activities.” Post Office as a mail carrier in Norwich, VT and living on a family farm in Newbury, VT. He is STEPHEN WILSON ’62 also busy haying, maple sugaring, attending Red recently met up with head Sox games and singing in a choral group. He of school, Erin Mayo, and writes, “Sorry I couldn’t make it to the reunion assistant head, Joe Manning, but would like to say hi to everyone at FA! I have enjoying a tour and lunch at many great memories of my time there and would the Wright-Locke Farm in like to hear from anyone that remembers me.”

Winchester, MA. Through DEBORAH SOLVEDT TETREAULT ’67 considerable efforts by Steve “Since my retirement, my husband and I have and other civic leaders, the been enjoying the warmth and many activities farm (established in 1638!) available for retirees in Zephyrhills, FL. We has recently been reborn as love tennis, dancing, putt putt, and all the great a working, community farm Head of School Erin Mayo and open to the public for family friends we have made in our retirement comSteve Wilson ’62 events, farmers’ markets, walk- munity. Occasionally, we run into classmates — such fun. I am currently volunteering for hospice; ing, speakers’ series, youth programs, and more. it is such a rewarding experience. Three of our JAMES ARCHIBALD ’63 has edited the grandchildren are off to college this fall and two French edition of the 87th issue of International others will be back to high school. Life is good!”

Higher Education a quarterly journal published SARA DREW PIERCE ’68 “My son Ten lives by the Boston College Center for International directly across Acorn Street from JEFFREY Higher Education, which appeared in January RUTLEDGE ’67 in Marshfield, MA. Jeff is the 2017. The French edition of the 88th issue is lead singer for the Buzztones and enjoying life as currently in press.The project is the result of an always!” agreement reached between the Agence univerJARRETT BUYS ’68 “I am fine and living sitaire de la Francophonie and the Department and working on Mount Desert Island here in of Translation and Written Communication at Maine (Bar Harbor). I would like to connect to McGill University. In the longer-term, the projanyone who still remembers me from my class or ect aims to make available to French-speaking thereabouts!” readers research in international education MARY JANE RUGGLES DOW ’69 “After carried out at Boston University. The AUF consortium also includes universities in both Senegal many years of providing mental health services, I recently retired. This was just in time to welcome and South Africa. our first grandchild, Lily. Bob and I are thorPATRICIA HOWE TRUESDALE ’63 and her oughly enjoying this phase of our lives I haven’t husband, Hugh, moved from their home of 20 been to the northeast in a while, but hope to years in Royal, AR, last year. They now reside make it to the 50th Reunion.” in a senior citizen center called West Shores in Hot Springs, AR. She writes, “Let me tell you,

Christian ’04 and Jim’64 Wilfong at the Hall of Excellence Ceremony.

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David Hastings ’68 and his wife, Carol.

Gary MacFarlane ’72 fueling up! (sorry, Gary, this photo is courtesy of a “friend” of yours!).

1970s

KENN KAMINSKI ’70 “I just came back from Quebec; kayaking, hiking, and yogaing. It was almost too peaceful, but I found stuff to do at the 115 year old cottage.”

JOHN KALKANAJIAN ’71 “I’m now in retirement (but as my neighbor terms it — in rewardment) it’s time to be rewarded for many many years of working. I am a part-time resident of Florida (Cape Coral) and a part-time resident of New Hampshire (North Woodstock).”

DEBORAH WOOD LARSON ’71 and her husband, Charlie, hosted a Wood family reunion in Star Valley Ranch, WY. Family and fun were key elements in the activities enjoyed throughout the week. Highlights were the living history tour at National Oregon/California Trail Center, a day tour of Yellowstone National Park, a picnic on the shores of the Palisades Reservoir, and a “Maine Lobster” dinner compliments of Gail. Evening meals were often followed by sidesplitting “cornhole” competition and although missing Delph and our parents, we know they were laughing as well. For those curious classmates, DAYLE WOOD MARTIN ’81 & DOUGLAS WOOD ’77 are the reigning champs, at least for now.

KATHERINE GILMAN DEFIORE ’73 “Spending my golden years watching my sons establish their lives and careers. My youngest was married on Peaks Island in 2016 to a beautiful girl! He travels and works for IBM and they live in Chicago, IL. My eldest son lives and works in Salem, MA with his beautiful girlfriend. He’s working on his master’s degree and eventually his Ph.D. in English. I am currently retired and live vicariously through my children these days.

My late husband, Timothy, passed away 23 years ago.”

THOMAS HASTINGS ’74 retired in June 2017 from the position he has held as a prose-

John Kalkanajian ’71 and his wife, Lynne.

First row (left to right): Deborah Wood Larson ’71, Chesty & Charlie Larson.

Second row (left to right): Catherine Buswell Wood ’66, Catherine Trott Wood ’69, Gail Wood (widow of our missing “3rd D”) Delph ’68, Dianne Wood Apgar ’70.

Third row (left to right): David ’63, Dayle Wood Martin ’81, Donald ’68, Andrea Shuman Wood ’81, Douglas ’77, Stan Apgar. Fourth row: Bill Martin

cuting trial attorney for the State of Florida since 1982. For the last 28 years, he headed his office’s Career Criminal/Firearms’ Division. He plans to be spend more of his time during the summer and fall months in Maine. His wife, Lynn, expects to retire herself either late this year or next.

JON DELLI PRISCOLI ’74 “I just finished developing Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver, MA, America’s home of Thomas the Tank Engine. I am busy developing extensive commercial real estate in and around greater Boston, and running and expanding two freight railroads in New England. My wife Jennifer and I are expecting our fourth child December 1.”

DAVID BRUCE ’77 mobilized to the Kingdom of Bahrain — Navy orders!

BARBRA COOPER COMUNALE ’77 “I own a medical coding and billing business in California.

I enjoy coding as it brings me back to Mr. Kelly’s Anatomy and Physiology Class. We learned a lot in a very fun way! Mr. Kelly was so engaging.

My husband and I are also Organic Ruby Star Grapefruit growers as well as lots of other fruits for our own consumption. We have two boys in their mid-to-late twenties. Our oldest, Mark, is a certified pipe welder with a BS in business and our youngest, John, has been co-leading Outward Bound trips in Minnesota the last few summers.

He is looking for other outdoor leadership/ teaching opportunities and also has an interest and experience in marketing as well as being an excellent cook.”

DWIGHT WALKER ’77 and SHELLEY OSGOOD WALKER ’82 welcomed their third grandson, Wesson Robert Woodward, on June 1.

RICHARD BEEBE II ’78 retired from Yale University in May after 28 years in various areas of IT. He started as the Yale School of Medicine’s first full-time desktop support person and man-

aging a small network for the department of surgery. He was in on the introduction of networking to the rest of the university and oversaw the growth of the medical school’s network from ten nodes to 30,000 and the introduction of wireless networking. In 2007 he moved to the Central ITS organization as Director of Network Engineering. Since that time, of course, the world has moved to wifi and an average day sees over 135,000 devices on the university’s wireless network. He retired as a Senior Solutions Architect, helping design the next generation applications.

Although retired from Yale, Rick is now working as an independent consultant, helping companies design or expand their networking capabilities.

He’s also taking this time to focus on his longterm interest in acting, recently appearing in several episodes of the Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” TV show. On stage he’s been in:”Brighton Beach Memoirs,” “Mame,” and “The Clean House.” He is currently directing “Cahoots” at a small theater in Hamden, CT. Rick is also a pilot and enjoys giving airplane rides to young people in order to encourage the next generation of aviators.

JAMES DOYLE ’78 “I retired three years ago after my wife of 26 years suffered three strokes.We decided we had had enough of Texas and bought a beautiful piece of land in North Carolina and built our dream home two years ago with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Hope all is well with the Class of ’78 and hope to see you all soon.”

William Aragundi ’79, Dawn Gale ’81, and Tom Riddle ’83, enjoying the NYC area alumni reception.

Terry ’81 and son, Ian MacGillivray.

1980s

KIM DIONNE ’80 “I am still living in Central Kentucky — horse country — and have had

1982 friends, Sheila Duane, Carlos Hernandez (our official Homecoming DJ!) and Nate Goff at the Homecoming football game.

Rich Goff ’81, his wife, Joelle, and son, Terry Classen ’08

1983 Classmates, Kirk McDermith, Dana Charles, and Pete Gale enjoying Homecoming.

several foals hit the ground this year; all healthy!

I am still hoping for “the big one.” My latest race horse is named ‘Take a Hike’ (mother is ‘Lakesoftheclouds’ and the father is ‘Run Away and Hide’). Wish us luck, he is only a two year old! I am planning to visit New Hampshire and Maine this summer, for the big Navy Seal fundraiser/demonstration (for military families) at Squam Lake. My sister MELISSA DIONNE VEAZEY ’85 is married to a retired Navy Seal who will be participating.”

TERRY MACGILLIVRAY ’81 spent time with son, Ian, skiing in British Columbia.

HOLLY HATCH STRANGE ’81 “My husband Mark (former FA faculty) and I now live the Okatie, SC, area and have enjoyed the past year here in our new home, with new friends and new jobs. Holly works for a nonprofit organization for cancer awareness setting sales ads, merchandising, and working on displays. Mark works for the largest home production builder in the US, DR

Kristen Russell McDermott ’83 joined husband, Dave, in Italy where Dave participated in a 205-mile endurance trail run.

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Horton, as an assistant builder. We are enjoying all that the South has to offer and try to get ‘home’ to Maine a few times a year. We also have become grandparents to our beautiful granddaughter, Susan.”

ANDREW BEEBE ’84 “In April of last year, my fiancee, Jeanette, and I moved to Oklahoma when I accepted a civil service job with the Air Force working avionics on C-17 and KC-135 aircraft at Altus AFB. This job is similar to the one I had while serving in the Air Force after high school.

This was a big change on a few levels as it meant Andrew Beebe ’84 moving from Bridgton, ME, where I had been living since 1995. Life in Oklahoma has been good to us.We are both avid motorcycle enthusiasts and living farther south gives us a longer riding season. We purchased a house a little over a year ago and have done quite a bit of renovation on it. It does have a storm cellar, however we have not seen any tornados since we moved. There have been a couple of small ones near us, but nothing in the town of Altus, where we live. In fact, Bridgton has had more tornadoes than we have!

Work is good. It’s nice to be back working on an aircraft again. I do scheduled inspections on both the C-17 cargo aircraft and the KC-135 aerial tanker. When you take your car in for regular maintenance, like an oil change and rotating your tires, is similar to what I’m doing, just on a much larger scale. This past week, we had our Airpower of Altus Airshow here at the base. During that time I was selected to be the maintenance liaison for the Thunderbirds.

I’ve included a photo taken a couple months ago when NASA’s Super Guppy stayed at Altus for a few days while they performed maintenance on it. This odd looking aircraft was originally built to carry Atlas rocket parts for the moon missions back in the 60’s. It’s still used today to carry large loads like aircraft and satellites. There are only a few similar aircraft in the world and each one is unique and custom built.”

WENDY LOVEJOY DAVIDSON ’84 “Hey everyone! It’s been a long time since I’ve updated!

I have been busy helping my husband run his business E&R Excavation and REALLY busy being a full time grandmother and loving every minute of it! Daughter, MACHELLA BRETT DAVIDSON ’05, is the store director at JCrew and EMILY DAVIDSON ’14 finished at SMCC and is working in the office at North Conway Incinerator Service. Eddie and I have been married for 25 years and are enjoying being empty nesters! So happy that I’ve reconnected with lots of you on Facebook and hopefully will connect 32

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Travis Perry ’87 and Scott Emery ’87 at the Saco River Brewing Homecoming Reception.

with many more!”

PATRICIA GRONDIN FALLS ’85 is currently living in Bogota, Columbia!

JIM OSGOOD ’85 and ANDREA SMITH OSGOOD ’86 welcomed their first grandson, Asa, on June 17.

DANA THOMAS ’85 “I was finally able to get work back home in Maine after a 23 year absence. I started out in 1994 moving to western Illinois, followed by Columbus, OH, then northern Pennsylvania, then Philly and now home ... maybe I can make a reunion now ...”

Casey Sherman ’88 met with students at FA this fall and presented Head of School Erin Mayo with his latest bestseller, “The Ice Bucket Challenge.”

CASEY SHERMAN ’88 made a quick visit to FA on Friday, September 22, speaking with several classes of students about his new book The Ice Bucket Challenge covering Pete Frate’s defiant struggle against ALS, and his quest for a cure.

He also shared with students the whys and hows of his storytelling process and why he gravitates towards untold, personal stories. Casey is a New York Times Bestselling Author of ten books including The Finest Hours (now a major motion picture starring Casey Affleck & Chris Pine) and Boston Strong (the basis for the film Patriot’s Day starring Mark Wahlberg). He is also the author of Search for the Strangler, Animal, Bad Blood, Black Irish, Black Dragon, and the forthcoming Above & Beyond.

CHARLENE TAYLOR FORWARD ’89 “I am working towards completion of my Naturopathic Doctorate from Trinity/SNH. I am also a one stripe blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu working towards my black belt. I have one son (11) and a husband of 18 years.”

BILLIE JO PARKER ’89 “Almost two years ago my oldest child left the nest and I transi-

tioned from “mama in a caravan” and bought a Kia Optima. I then purchased my second house in Brownfield. On August 31, 2017 I began my 19th year working for the Town of Conway where I manage the welfare department. I am just now catching my breath and saving money to prepare for the midlife, empty nest, spending frenzy! I hope you are all doing well and would love to hear from you!”

1990s RYAN PROCTOR ’90 wed Kathleen McAthie on July 30, 2017! Life is good with his son, Jake (6), who is now in the first grade.

He is living in Elk Grove, CA. DANA MILLS ’91 “Life is good in South Florida. I was recently offered a new position as Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Research and Undergraduate Education for the College of Education at Nova Ryan Proctor ’90 with his wife, Southeastern University.

Kathleen and son, Jake (6).

One of the projects that I am completing is a “3+1” Bachelors/Masters dual admission degree program for education majors, where the curriculum will be competency-based (as opposed to traditional courses), allowing for students to graduate in four years with both degrees. The degree will be part of a new concept that I developed called the Fischler Academy (or “FA” short!). On the family front, my son, Jack, started high school this year and my daughter, Grace, started middle school — big transitions for both of them! While I do not miss the winter, I do miss the many family and friends up north.

Best regards to everyone.”

RHODERICK HAYES ’92 “I am married to Tamisa Hayes whom I love very much and have two beautiful children. I currently work as an assistant manager for the Scrivanos Group, LLC, and am residing in Bridgton, ME.” Rhoderick Hayes ’92 ERICKA DROST CRANE ’93 “I had a career change and left HIV Nursing to become a Nurse Care Coordinator for the

Jonathan Sarty ’92, son, Pierce, and Erin Stewart Bonello ’92 at the Class of ’92 reunion gathering.

Classmates from the class of ’92 and guests enjoyed a mid-August get-together in Fryeburg.

Pictured: Becky Pratt, Libby (Childs) Corbo, Linda Smith, Justin Lipson, Tony and Kate Diblasi, Jennifer (Hunt) Romboldi, Erin Stewart and Mark Bonello, Tom Bonello

Gender Pathways Clinic at Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon. We help people who are non-binary, want to transition, or have transitioned, have a high quality, sensitive, safe place to receive care. I’m also the assistant coach of my daughter’s basketball team. I guess I’m trying to be my own version of the 90’s Tryder :).” I think and talk about my life at FA often and with such fondness, gratitude, and appreciation — especially for the Alumni Department who keeps our fingers on the pulse of present day Raider life.

I’m certain that my time there both in the dorms and as a “townie” taught me how to be a good person, strive for equity, serve others, give back, and remain community-minded. Trust this: I’m out here doing my best, still striving for excellence as I was taught at FA. I’m sure gonna try to come back for our 25th reunion, hope to see you all then! “ SARAH HEWITT ’93 “I recently semi-settled down in midcoast Maine with my two dogs. I am currently applying my decades of experience in horticulture and organic food production to a few new crops: medical marijuana and industrial hemp! It’s an exciting industry with incredible potential. It’s amazing and humbling to be working with terminally ill patients to help them cure their ‘incurable’ cancers, treat their seizure disorders, chronic pain and inflammatory conditions, and improve their quality of life while doing something that I love. Life is good and it’s getting better all the time.”

AMANDA MOORE COOPER ’94 was elected by the Maine Education Association’s Representative Assembly to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Education Association In the spring of 2011, representing Maine students, educators, education support professionals, state university members, and retired educators.

Amanda has been an educator in Gorham, ME, since 2001 and currently teaches eighth grade English and social studies, and also serves as the president of the Gorham Teachers’ Association.

She has served on the board of directors for the Maine Education Association for the past six-plus years representing members in the southwest region of the state including educators from Fryeburg Academy and her elementary and middle schools. “In many ways I feel like my life has come full circle in that when I graduated from FA in 1994, I was awarded a scholarship from

Jamie Willoughby McIver ’97, Crystal Coen Drew ’97 and Cassandra Kennard ’97 at the alumni field hockey game.

the FA Teachers’ Association, and now I have the distinct honor of representing some of those very same educators on a state and national level! The academic and social skills that I was able to develop at the Academy have served me well over the years as I continue to be an advocate for the type of quality education that I was fortunate enough to receive at FA and hope for ALL students to have access to!”

Amanda currently lives in Buxton, ME, with her husband, Kevin, who is also a teacher and coach, and their sons, Colby and Caden.

CHERIE KING ’94 “After much consideration and research I moved to the big island of Hawaii in June 2015. I need the peace and tranquility of the ocean after my time in Boston. I moved to Boston after my mother’s death in June 2011, and subsequently would be homeless for two years. This left little room for healing from the trauma of being my mother’s caregiver and having to let her go after almost a year of having her in the ICU for pneumonia and fighting organ failure/rejection after receiving a double lung transplant in 2008 for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

I now live in a sustainable community where we depend on solar power for electricity and a catchment system for water. This living green and off-grid was both my own and my mother’s dream. Since I live in an area with active lava flow reaching to the ocean and have my mother’s ashes, what could be more perfect that to share her with Pelè! I hope I can make a shin dig or the next reunion. Have a good holiday season, until the next time!”

MONROE MANN ’95 “After spending a year living in China teaching English and studying Chinese 25 hours per week, I have now moved from New York to Florida where I am attending the police academy. My other two big projects are a not-for-profit that I recently formed called Break Diving, Inc. to help people succeed in life (with over 345 worldwide members to date in just three months, and volunteers across the country) and the creation of a new social networking app that focuses solely on one’s true best friends. I’ve been studying web and app development quite intensely these last six months at various

Monroe Mann ’95

boot camps and my partner and I expect to have a beta version launched by the end of summer.

I am also proud to report that I’ve received my PhD in psychology! You can read more at www.

MonroeMannLaw.com, www.BreakDiving.org, and on Amazon, iTunes, and IMDb by searching my name. If any of you are in Florida, let me know, I would love to catch up findingsummer@aol.com.”

HEATHER LIBBY MCCLELLAND ’98 “Darrell and I have been married three years now. In 2015, after several trips to see the number one infertility doctor in Dallas, we were told that due to medical issues, I would not be able to get pregnant. It was our goal to adopt in five years time. January 2017 we were contacted by a family member that was pregnant and were asked if we would be willing to adopt the baby once it was born. My husband and I said yes immediately! On August 21, 2017, our “eclipse baby,” Avery Heather Libby McClelland ’98 Lloyd Neal McClelland, and family! was born. Motherhood at 37 has been a challenge but I would not trade this special little boy for the world. He has brought us so much joy. My stepson, Jimmy, loves being a big brother. I will be in Maine for Christmas this year (the first year since 2008 that I have been home at Christmastime, or during the winter, for that matter). Anyone wishing to catch up can get in touch with me then. God Bless y’all!”

JESSE SMITH ’99 “I’ve been living in Australia for the past seven years and am now a qualified lawyer. Two years ago I started a litigation consulting company specializing in e.discovery, consulting for large class action, commercial, and construction litigation. We currently have offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, as well as London, England, with the goal of expanding to Singapore and Hong Kong.”

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BENJAMIN HAMMOND ’01 writes, “Last year, my then-fiancée, Julie Brown, and I relocated from Sarasota, FL, to Denver, CO, where we are making the most of the beautiful surroundings

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Ben Hammond ’01 and his wedding party at 12,000 feet.

and outdoor pursuits. We have also recently purchased our first home, and in May of this year were married atop Loveland Pass here in Colorado. It was an intimate ceremony at a literally “breath-taking” 12,000 ft, attended by quite a few FA alumni, including my sister GRETA HAMMOND FIORINA ’96, my brother THOMAS HAMMOND II ’93, my father THOMAS HAMMOND ’73, and my sister-in-law SUSIE SUDDUTH HAMMOND ’93. Julie is working as a Physician’s Assistant and I am still fortunate enough to be performing and recording music as my profession. I think back to my time at Fryeburg Academy often, and I am grateful for the guidance and education I received there which has allowed me to pursue my passion for music. If anyone is interested in hearing my latest recordings (and seeing my tour schedule to catch a performance), they can visit my website: www. benhammondmusic.com.”

KEITH JOHNSON ’01 and wife AUDREY KELLER JOHNSON ’02 welcomed their daughter Adaline Jane Johnson on Sept 12 at 8:06 am at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH. She joins Jack, 22 months.

ELIZABETH ALIMI COOK ’02 and her husband, welcomed their first child, Addison Mayo Cook on 8/18/17. They are looking forward to their first trip back Addison Mayo Cook to Fryeburg.

DEREK GUPTILL ’02 Sully Hamlin Guptill was born to Derek and his wife, Dara, of Denmark, ME, on June 6, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. He joins Marley (7) and Eliot (4).

CRAIG BARTLETT ’03 and his wife, Tanya, welcomed Jace Harlan Bartlett on Oct. 4, 2017. She joins sister, Makenna. Grandparents are JEFF BARTLETT ’79 and Joyce Bartlett of Denmark, ME; Glynn and Teresa Ross of Bridgton, ME, and Teresa and JARRETT BAKER ’90 of Fryeburg.

MICHAEL JENSEN ’03 is living in Conway, NH, with his girlfriend, Shannon, stepson Teagan, and his daughter Adalynn (3).

DANIEL STURDEVANT ’03 “My wife Christa and I recently moved to Fort Worth, TX, where I am working as the high school assistant principal

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Josh Charette ’04, Ryan Wallace ’05, James Davenport ’05, Clint Davenport ’07, Eli Hutchins ’05, and Dean Bloomberg ’05 at James Davenport’s wedding.

at Southwest Christian School. Our daughter, Elsa Claire will turn three in October and we have another child due in February! In addition, this summer I finished my doctoral studies at UNC Chapel Hill in Educational Leadership.”

AARON CRESSY ’04 and PAYTON SCHWARZ CRESSY ’12 Welcomed their second child, Nora Grace Cressy, September 27. She joins brother Kyler (2).

AARON HARNEY ’04 “I’m a marine engine technician and have been working in Mississauga, Ontario for the Aaron Harney ’04 and his kids! last six years now. I have a daughter, Adriana (6) and a son Mateo (4).

MERRELL REEVES ’04 married her partner, Kadie, at Willard’s Beach in 2015. “We took in Kadie’s niece after her father died in 2014 and became a mother to a three year-old girl, who turned six this July. We are actively trying to adopt her and become her forever moms.”

Merrell is currently a probation officer in Androscoggin County and has been working in corrections for nine years.

JAMES DAVENPORT ’05 married Michelle Figella on October 7, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. James is the sales and marketing director of Long Lake Marina. Michelle works as a school counselor at FA. The two reside in Naples.

JOSEPH SARCIA ’05 and ERIN PROUTY

SARCIA ’04 welcomed their daughter, Reegan Brayleigh Sarcia, on May 20, 2017. Reegan joins sister Kylie Prouty Allen (9).

JUSTINE LATHROP SOARES ’05 recently accepted a job at Google in California. Justine, her husband, Dave, and kitty, Winnie, moved to San Francisco last summer.

JAMEL TORRES ’05 married Avery Dandreta from Providence, RI, on August 5.

JOSHUA STRANGE ’06 and his wife Allison welcomed a baby girl, Susan Talia Strange, on November 8, 2016. Josh and his family live in Phoenixville, PA, where he operates Strange Recordings Studio and also works for Home Theatre Solutions.

ANGELA WEST ’06 “Since graduating, I’ve worked in human services in residential settings, providing in-home and in-school services, and currently am working in a hospital setting.

I’ve worked with adults and children with developmental delays, autism, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, addictions, and behavioral challenges. I’ve done applied behavioral analysis in homes and helped one company set up inschool programs. I’m currently working as an acuity specialist on the Forensic Unit of Riverview Psychiatric Center. I intend to get my MA in Forensic Psychology along with a PhD in Clinical Psychology.”

MAKENZIE WALKER WOODWARD ’06 and husband, Cody Woodward, welcomed their first son together, Wesson Robert Woodward, on June 1, 2017. Wesson joins brothers Colson (7) and Deagan (5).

Jamel Torres ’05 and FA alums, standing (left to right): Michael Logan ’00, Luke Sawyer ’05, Patrick Tweedie ’06, Finn Chappell ’06, David Enos ’06, Jamel Torres ’05, Luis Torres ’92, Nick Kane ’05, and Bailey Damon ’05. Kneeling (left to right): Eric Ferguson ’05 and Eli Hutchins ’05

Vincent Osgood ’07, his wife Hillary, and son, Asa Francis.

Corissa Wesleigh ’09, husband, Franklin, and sons, Alfonse and Dorian.

Ryan ’07 and Terry ’08 Classen with faculty member, Sedge Saunders.

CHARLES GENEST ’07 and fiancee, Christina Sell, welcomed their first child together, Cashton Peter Genest, born March 15, 2017.

Cashton joins his brother Colton Genest (4).

VINCENT OSGOOD ’07 and wife, Hillary, welcomed the arrival of their son, Asa Francis Osgood, on June 17, 2017 at 10:35 pm at Bridgton Hospital. Asa joins his Goldendoodle brother, Fenway.

CAITLIN ARMSTONG ’08 “I am currently working as a Speech Language Assistant in Rochester, New Hampshire. This past January, I became engaged to Benjamin Day of Conway, NH, and we are planning a Summer 2019 wedding.”

ANDREANA CENTAMORE ’08 moved back to Maine from Louisiana at the end of 2015 and

married Jeromy Stookey in the White Mountains in June 2017.

CHRISTOPHER ’08 and MELISSA DAVENPORT ’09 RASCOE welcomed their first child, Emma Rose Rascoe, on August 31, 2017.

AMANDA RIDLON ALVAREZ ’08 and husband Omar Alvarez welcomed their son, Raphael Richardson Alvarez, who was born on October 13 at 8:25 am at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH. Raphael joins a sister, Ariana Sue (2).

BOBBY SHEEHAN ’09 and band Junco, a band made up of Fryeburg Academy alumni JEREMY HOLDEN ’10, ALEX OUELLETTE ’16, and DAN STACKHOUSE ’10, will be returning to Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield on Friday, February 23rd. The concert will also

ALUMNI PROFILE

Pahrada Sapprasert ’07

BY DAWN GALE Director, Academy Fund & Alumni Relations

After graduating from Fryeburg Academy, Pahrada studied at Chulalongkorn University, one of the top universities in Thailand. Sapprasert went on to receive her master’s degree in the United Kingdom at Imperial College in London.

Q: TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER. A: Following my graduation from Imperial College in London, I started my career as a banker at the Bangkok Bank and was in charge of liquidity management and money markets. I then moved on to work for a venture capital fund named 500 TukTuks (where I work now) which is a Thailand-focused fund from 500 startups investing in promising startups in Thailand and at this time we have already made 46 investments within 24 months.

500 TukTuks specializes in making half of the investments in seed and early-stage startups and the other half in follow-up and laterstage funding. The fund seeks to invest in technology with a focus on e-commerce, software-as-a-service, and mobile applications. It typically invests in companies based in Thailand. The fund aims to provide an average of around $75,000 as a first investment, usually as part of a seed-stage round with other investors. It prefers to invest upwards of $150,000 for follow-on investments in startups.

Mindy Le ’09 and brother, Ethan Le ’18, with their mom at the welcome reception at FA this fall.

feature FA Music Director, Mike Sakash, as a special guest musician. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. For more information please visit stonemountainartscenter.com.

JUSTIN SUNDGREN ’09 served in the active army until coming back home to work in the construction business. He married CASEY SIMMONS SUNDGREN ’14 on March 4, 2017, at the Scenic View Vista in Intervale, NH. They have a beautiful daughter — and a son on the way. He writes, “Now I am just living the dream of my own family everyday and working for better things.”

CORISSA WESTLEIGH ’09 “My husband, Franklin, and I welcomed our second son, Alfonse, on March 16, 2017. Our first son, Dorian, was born March 11, 2015.”

The fund typically invests $1 million in startups with a follow-on investment of $2 million (Bloomberg).

Q: WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE? A: I am now a director of Thailand. My team and I read and evaluate hundreds of proposals from startups that seek to fund startups. We select and invest in those that have the most potential by comparing them to other businesses in the same sector. Apart from deal sourcing, I also do deal executions including negotiations about terms and conditions of investment with the startups. Our objective is to make the highest return for investors of our fund.

Q: WHAT IS THE FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? A: As an investor, I get to work with a lot of bright and passionate entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to make their dreams come true, and know that we are there to support them both financially and intellectually.

Q: WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR THE FUTURE? A: I still enjoy being an investor and working with entrepreneurs, so this will be it for the near future! Apart from my career, I also see myself cooking for family and raising kids as well!

Q: WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT FRYEBURG ACADEMY? A: Definitely the people! FA is such a unique place as we have people from all over the world living and studying together in one place, and that is how I learned about other cultures and also learned to respect different values from various cultures.

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MAKENZI BROWN ’10 has been living in San Francisco for the past seven years. She currently works in recruiting at a tech startup in downtown SF and runs a food blog on Instagram called MakSnacks.

CAROLINE CHANDLER ’10 and DALTON HINKLEY ’10 welcomed their son Kane Timothy Hinkley, at Bridgton Hospital on July 30, 2017. Kane’s grandparents are Timothy and SILVIA SIKLOSI CHANDLER ’82 and Diana Mills Hinkley and Shawn Hinkley. His great grandparents are Bruce and Melody Berry, Leo and Babie Fournier, JAMES ’60 and Kane Hinkley, GINNY CHANDLER ’61, and sporting his FA bib.

RACHEL KUVAJA ’60.

JACOB DUNHAM ’10 is a theatre director residing in Manhattan, NY. Jacob’s work has varied from Broadway, regional theatre, opera, and TV/film. His most recent projects include Doubt with Skyline Theatre Company, NYU Tisch Theatre Showcase starring Alec Baldwin, and the American remount of Jacob Dunham ’10 Italian theatre company Compagnia de’ Colombari’s The Merchant Of Venice. You can keep up with Jacob at www.

Jacob-Dunham.com.

JEREMY HOLDEN ’10 is happily celebrating his first year of marriage and enjoys hiking with his wife and dog.

LINDSAY MACGILLIVRAY ’10 (as printed in the New York Times, Sept 24) Lindsay Priscilla MacGillivray and Charles William Swanson were married Sept. 23 at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham’s Grant, NH, RACHEL ANDREWS DAMON ’76, who received a solemnization certificate from the State of New Hampshire for the occasion, officiated.

The couple, both 25, met in 2012 at Carnegie Mellon University, from which they graduated, she with college honors and a dual degree in biological sciences and psychology; he with university honors and a degree in computer science. Ms. Swanson, 25, is a computer science teacher in New York at Democracy Prep Charter High School. She received a master’s degree in education from Fordham. She is a daughter of Sarah Coghill MacGillivray and EARLE P. MACGILLIVRAY (TERRY ’81) of Yarmouth, ME. The bride’s father is the owner of Northeast Snowmobile

and ATV rentals in Fryeburg, ME. Her mother is based in Yarmouth as a manager of rental properties along the coast of Maine and serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Yarmouth.

Mr. Swanson is a software developer at MongoDB, a database company in New York.

He is a son of Susan Gerbron Swanson and Eric W. Swanson of Devon, PA. His mother is a preschool teacher at Goshen Friends School in West Chester, PA. His father, an architect, is a principal of Ballinger Architecture and Engineering in Philadelphia. He is a vice president on the board of Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.

MATTHEW MCLELLAN ’10 and KARISSA WATKINS MCLELLAN ’11 welcomed their third child, a son, Ryan Matthew McLellan, on May 16. Ryan joins two sisters Makayla (4) and Lexi (2).

KATHERINE RUSSELL ’10 married Paul Koetke on September 9th, 2017 at Camp Robin Hood in Freedom, NH. The couple currently live in their first home in the greater Seattle area.

KELSEY Katherine Russell ’10 and SHEEHAN ’11 “I Paul Koetke were married in graduated in May September.

2017 from the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy with my doctorate degree (now Dr. Kelsey Sheehan, PharmD! — pretty crazy!). This June I started a year-long residency with PACE (Program All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Dr. Kelsey Sheehan ’11, and Northeastern PharmD! University out of Boston where I will be a member of the care plan teams for elderly patients in the Boston area, and will be teaching and precepting students at the university.”

KATELYN COLE WEBSTER ’11 and husband, Bradley Webster, welcomed their second son, Benjamin Matthew Webster, on April 15, 2017. He joins brother, Emmett Webster (4).

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BETHANY BENNETT ’12 and CODY BATCHELOR ’11 announced their engagement in May 2017.

CHRISTINA BURNHAM ’12 welcomed a son, Odin Michael Rall, July 12, 2017. Odin joins a brother Dominic.

KATELYN BUTTERS ’12 and David Hirsh welcomed their son Rian Alexander Hirsh on October 27, 2017. Rian joins a sister Allanah Gray.

ALEXANDRA BOSINGER DUBE ’12 “On September 9, 2017 I married my best friend, Stephen Dube, in Belgrade, ME. STEPHANIE MOWRY ’12 was our photographer and did a beautiful job!”

FOREST EDSON ’12 graduated from Suffolk University in 2016, and now works in Boston.

Alexandra Bosinger Dube ’12 MEGAN MACGILLIVRAY married Stephen Dube on ’12 is attending grad school September 12, 2017. full-time at the University of Pittsburgh. She headed to Nationals in June with her ultimate frisbee team “Danger.” This is her fourth year on the team (she did not play her freshman year).

STEPHANIE MOWRY ’12 and CODY SMITH ’13 announced their engagement in November 2016, and plan to be Megan MacGillivray ’12 married in June of 2018!

DEVIN LUDWIG O’ROURKE ’12 and HADEN O’ROURKE ’12 were married on September 16, 2017 in Denmark, Maine. The bridal party included NATHAN HILL ’11, Hannah Downing, Bryce Downing, Ashly O’Rourke, CJ Cody Smith ’13 and Stephanie WIESEMANN ’12, Casey Downing, ALEX KIESMAN Mowry ’12 announced their engagement. ’11, EMMA MASON ’12, Shane Normile, Officiant CAILYN LUDWIG ’13, Jake Orlando and Austin Poland.

HANNA MILLER FLOREZ ’10 was the photographer.

LAKYN OSGOOD ’12 and her boyfriend, Jared Ela, live in Conway with Jared’s son, Bryson Ela, and their new dog, Lakyn Osgood ’12 with Paxton. Paxton is a german puppy.

well. Missing everything about Fryeburg! Lots of love…”

LIUKE YANG ’15 has been busy traveling to Mexico, Singapore, and China working on Internships in finance/technology. He is now in his junior year at Vanderbilt.

CATHERINE ASHLEY ’16 is a film and media arts major (also minoring in theatre performance) at American University and has starred as a lead in four productions including Overture (Indiana), The Tempest (Caliban), Coriolanus (Brutus), and Circle Mirror Transformation (Marty)!

Devin Ludwig ’12 and Haden O’Rourke ’12 with their wedding party.

shorthair pointer and black lab mix.

BRIANNA PELKIE ’12 and WALKER DAY ’13 are now engaged!

MELISSA FOSTER BROWN ’13 “Hey all, I got married to my soul mate, Brian Brown, in August 2016. I then had my handsome son, Colby Brianna Pelkie ’12 and Walker Day ’13.

James, on October 28, 2016.

We live in Brownfield and I’m going to school at Granite State College for early childhood education.”

ALICIA MCDONALD ’13 received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maine ’17; KYRA HUNSICKER ’13, Bachelor of Art in Communications, University of New England ’17; ELLEN BACCHIOCCHI ’13, Bachelor of Science in Medical Sonography from Nova Southeastern University ’17; and SASHA AZEL ’13 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from Virginia Tech ’17.

BAYLEE HATSTAT ’14 “I graduated in May from CMCC with president’s honors and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society with my associate degree in medical assisting.

I have taken a job with Western Maine Family Medicine in Norway, ME.” ABBY ROLFE ’14 and William Jedrey welcomed their son, Wyatt Joseph Jedrey, on June 19 at Memorial Hospital.

GULSEN OZTOSUN ’15 “I am currently studying medicine and living in Istanbul. I am in my third year in medical school and just wanted to share the latest news about my

2013 friends, Alicia McDonald ’13, Kyra Hunsicker ’13, Ellen Bacchiocchi ’13, and Sasha Azel ’13 celebrate their graduation from college!

Makayla ’14, Dede, and Bailey ’11 Frost at the alumni field hockey game.

Catherine Ashley ’16

Gulsen Oztosun’15

academic life. A research project that I and a few other medical students and professors worked on was selected to be presented in 13th Multinational Congress on Microscopy in Rovinj, Croatia under the title of Healing Effect of P-Coumaric Acid on Ethanol Induced Gastric Damage. It made me feel excited about my future projects in the medical field. I will be sending a few pictures via email. Hope all is

ANNA LASTRA ’16 captured a third and 15th place finish for Stonehill College May 13 and 14, 2017 at the New England Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Williams College in Williamstown, MA. XINGJIAN “TOM” ZHAI ’17 “Hello FA! It felt so great to hear from you here in Montreal!

I’m currently in a coffee shop and hearing all the folks speaking French around me, and it feels so nice to get this email from my homeaway-from home! Although I don’t have many interesting things to share, I want to send my greatest appreciation for my time at the Academy and wish FA the best.”

Daughters and grandson of Ed and Wendy Lovejoy Davidson ’84: Emily Davidson ’14, Graison Weegar, and Machella Davidson Weegar ’05.

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FA DONORS 2017

Annual Report of Giving These pages recognize those who made monetary and in-kind gifts to Fryeburg Academy between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. We are deeply grateful for your support.

CENTURY THREE BENEFACTORS ($10,000+)

Anonymous Bank of America Karen Bartoletti and Shannon D. McKeen ’81 * Brenda Chandler and John Chandler ’78 * Clarence Mulford Trust * Lisa Cote and Steven Cote ’85 * Mary Ellen Davey ’78* Davis Family Foundation* Eleanor Walker Trust FA Trust Barbara Findeisen and William Findeisen ’71 Faith Gardner ◊* Alicia Gordon and Christopher Gordon ’81* Kathleen Dekutoski Hunsicker ’89 and Calvin Hunsicker * Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Erin P. Mayo and Peter Gurnis* Anna Tate and Joseph Shaffner ’81 * Bertram Stacy ’66 Brenda Thibodeau and Don Thibodeau ’72* Elaine Weeks Trueblood ’67 and Rollyn Trueblood *

HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999)

Agency Revenue Tools LLC * Valerie Angell and Jeremy L. Angell ’99 * Edward K. Leighton Trust Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Heather Pike Hart ’87 and Richard Hart, III Yong Jiang and Rongliang Du Susan Tonry Kelley ’67 and David Kelley Thelma Maguire and Mike Maguire Maria Manning and Joseph Manning * Karen Schildberg Pike ’58 and Asa O. Pike IV ’57* Jeannie Allen Nelson ’68 and Bradley B. Nelson ’65 Cindy Russell and Bretton Russell ’56* Thomas Shaffner ◊ Brian Turner ’90 Elizabeth Baker Wheaton ’47

HARVEY DOW GIBSON SOCIETY ($2,500-$4,999) Anonymous Fidelity Foundation Betsey Harding and Samuel Harding* Cythina B. Hill and Michael Hill ’79* William T. Housum, Jr. Hong Lan Christina Littlefield and Bradford A. Littlefield ’80 Mary Elizabeth Charles Trust Geraldine Turner Unum Matching Gifts*

FOUNDERS CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,499) Anonymous AAA Energy Services Company Maxine Andrews and Roy E. Andrews ’56 Pamala Boivin ’66 ◊ Robert Boorstin Nancy Cooke Corning Incorporated Foundation 38

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Jennifer Delli-Priscoli and John Delli-Priscoli ’74 Katherine Coddington Dolan ’61 Sarah C. Eastman◊ Jing Fu and Wen Yu Gaige McCue Memorial Scholarship Dawn Gale ’81* Lieqiang Gao and Ping Zhang Sarah Gibson and James Gibson Marilyn Goldstein and Marvin Goldstein ’61 Susan Sudduth Hammond ’93 and Thomas S. Hammond II ’93 Michael Harwood ’61 Stephanie Digeon-Heath and Randy Heath ’85 Nancy Schildberg Hogan ’56 and Frank Hogan Keqin Hu and Qiang Li Mary Grover Jones ’66* Linda Keaten and Dennis Keaten ’66 Henry Latkin Carol Martin and Daniel Martin MELMAC Education Foundation Jane Nesbitt and Samuel Nesbitt Thanh Van Nguyen and Phu Thi Nguyen Van Hao Nguyen and Thi Diep Tran Hushen Nong and YingYing Zheng* Andrea Smith Osgood ’86 and James A. Osgood II ’85* Pearson Foundation Fund Diane Eastman Powell ’53 and Monte B. Powell Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Jessica Russell Battoni ’81 and Filippo Battoni* Min Shao Yongwei Shao and Qiuchan Li Trips for Kids Debra Osgood Urgese ’74 and John Urgese David Wallis ’57 ◊ Zhenglin Wang and Wei Du Daphne Warren and Willard C. Warren III ’66 Diane Legendre and James Webb ’85 Qingpin Wu and Wenjuan Shi Guo Jun Xi and Cheng Zhen Qui Zeke Xue

DANIEL WEBSTER ASSOCIATES ($500 –$999) Anonymous Heidi Blake ’82* Lutie Bradeen and John Bradeen ’62 Trong Khiem Bui and Thi Huyen Oanh Trinh Gloria Horne Burnell ’49 and Clayton Burnell ’47 Janet Carrick and Winfield Carrick Chalmers Insurance Group Jennifer Hicks Charles ’89 Lisa Costello ’79 and Michael Costello Rachel Andrews Damon ’76 Patricia Dunn and John A. Dunn, Jr. Edna Eastman Elsie Reuning Fox ’44 and Rodman Fox Nancy Goldenhar and Alan Goldenhar Jane Hadlock and Wayne Hadlock ’62 Sara Harris and Wayland Harris ’52 Carol Hastings and David Hastings III ’68 Sharon House and Maxwell House

*Denotes gifts to Student Center/partial gift

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Jun Hu and Lingping Yu IBM Corporation Carol Kelly Julie Kleeman Mary Lynn Krim Suzette Macken and Christopher Macken Betty Mathieson Masse ’47 Hao Le Thi Minh Monica Moore and Earle Moore Jr., ’46 Donna Osgood and James A. Osgood ’56* Stephen Rankin ’67* Joan Ross Carolyn Sartory and Thomas Sartory Jean Stearns ’72 Carol Sudduth* Hazel Thompson and Richard Thompson ’61 Town of Fryeburg Laureen True and Mark True ’82 Cheryl Turner ’84 and Ronald Schneider Voya Elizabeth Webb and Jonathan Webb ’87 Catherine Buswell Wood ’66 and David Wood ’63 Yuan Yao

James W. Brown ’61 Sherrill Bucknell and Richard Bucknell ’56 Patricia Burnell and Gerald Burnell, Jr. ’56 ◊ Linwood Butterfield Abby Chaffee and Christopher Chaffee ’03 Roberta Cram Chandler ’53 Ellen Chou and Howard Chou ’70 Patricia Cogswell ’74 Pamela Comi and A. James Comi ’64 Kathleen Griffin Cossette ’64 and Tom Cossette Nicole Cote-Crosskill ’77 and Scott Cote-Crosskill Barbara Jones Crowley ’65 and Frederick Crowley Wei Cui and Jun Sun Terese Dana and Michael Dana Shirley Brown Davis ’53 and Paul Davis ’53 Evelyn Dickson and Atwood Dickson ’53 Barbara Douglas and David Douglas Mary Jane Ruggles Dow ’69 and Bob Dow Suzanna Dudley and Dana Dudley ’56 Mary Hastings Dumas ’47 and Bruce Folsom Deborah Eaton ’79 Donna Potter Edwards ’56 and Robert Edwards ’55 Joyce Chamberlain Egge ’72 and William Egge Melanie Ridlon Eldracher ’81 BELL RINGERS ($250–$499) Jacalyn Johnstone Fearon ’82 and Paul Fearon Anonymous Emily Dore Fletcher ’57 and Peter Fletcher Dianne Wood Apgar ’70 and Stan W. Apgar Linnea Flint and Daniel Flint ’66 John L. Atwood ’71 Erica Folsom and Robert Folsom Anita Craig Barker ’70 and Cecil Barker ’65 Patricia Fox and Richard Fox Jeannine Berube and Fred Berube Charlotte Giovanella Fullam ’59 Betsy Oliver Bonello ’67 and Ed Bonello* Jeanda Fung and Anthony Au Young Nancy Boros and James Boros Amanda Fusco and Michael Fusco Jessica Brooks Anthony Gibson ’76 Marjorie Demirs Burgess ’67 and John Burgess* Paul S. Goodof Margaret Cugini Good Earth Gardening John Day ’67 and William Marshall* Granite & Cabinet LLC* Steven Diggle ’72 Erik R. Gustafson Sheila Duane ’82 Pauline Hannaford and Reginald Hannaford ’50 Fryeburg Lions Club Stephanie Hastings and Peter Hastings ’53 Hannaford Helps Schools Kyrani Heikkinen and Richar Heikkinen ’62 Lynn Hastings and Thomas W. Hastings ’74 Judy Heininger and Ted Walsh Marianne Downie and Jonathan Housum ’82 Brian Hester ’97 Michael Mascia ’89 Dorothy Hincks and David Hincks ’57 Kristen Russell McDermott ’83 and David McDermott Punyu Ho ’95* Jane Nash and Macdara Nash ’84 Heidi Hoefler ’81 Lynn Neff and Peter Neff ’70 Bonnie Isaacs and Robert Isaacs ’61◊ Donese Oliver and James Oliver ’64 Cooper Campbell Jackson ’85 and Hayes Jackson Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 Dorothy Johnson Charles Perkins ’47 and Sharon Perkins George Johnson ’49 Sandy Perloff and Dave Perloff David Jones ’65 Cristin Perreault and Richard Perreault ’78 Barbara Kidder and John Kidder ’62 Ellen Pope ’68 and Patrick Welch Ronald Kiesman ’59 Isaac Rader ’13 J. Steward LaCasce ’52 Jane Hastings Rosenberg ’82 and David Rosenberg Nancy Hill LaCasce ’48 ◊ and C. Richard LaCasce ’46 Nora Pincus Schwarz and John C. Schwarz Barry M. Lamont Virginia Sislane ’77 Scott Leach ’71 Marjorie Ela Stanley ’53 Alice Zigenfuss Ledin ’54 Charles Tryder Rochelle Leeder and Thomas E. McSherry ’59 Tracy Huntress Wales ’84 and Randolph Wales ’84 Rebecca Kiesman Leonard ’72 and Scott D. Leonard Mary Warschauer and Jeffrey Warschauer ’71 Raymond Littlefield ’63 Stephen Wilson ’62 Lovell United Church of Christ Patricia Wood ’68 Ruth Lutte and Charles Lutte Margaret Word-Sims and Winfield S. Word-Sims Dorcas MacClintock and Copeland MacClintock ’50 Sarah MacGillivray and Earle P. MacGillivray III ’81 RAIDERS CLUB ($100-$249) Andrea Longpre Macht ’86 and Frank R. Macht Anonymous Sharon Mack and Jerry Mack ’85 Mona Ames and Edward Ames Katie Linsenmeyer Malia and Peter J. Malia, Jr. Janet Andrews and Paul B. Andrews ’51 Edward Mank Sarah Arsenault Lynne Mason and Peter Mason ’76 Jennifer Atwood and Peter Atwood ’74 Margaret Mason and David Mason◊ Judith Austin and Col. Noel F. Austin ’57 Tracy Bell Mason ’74 Laura Ayer David McGillicuddy ’63 Robert Bannister H. Paul McGuire Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93 and Juston Bartlett ’94 Alyssa L. McIntyre Jane Barton and Gary Barton ’55 Daniel McLane ’67 Anne McKey Batchelder ’54 and William Batchelder Barbara McManus Bethany C. Baylies David Mead ’09 Wendy Berry and Ralph Berry ’65 Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company Elizabeth Birchfield and Stephen DiBiaso ’61 Rizza Miller and William Miller Elizabeth Bowles and David Bowles ’53 Mary Lynne Mitford and George Mitford

Beverly Nason and John Nason ’48 Nancy Medina Nelson ’48 Cynthia Orcutt and John Orcutt Terren Ouellette and Michael Ouellette Judith Hill Parks and Patrick Parks Deborah Pease Chad Perkins ’81 Linda Pestilli and Vincent Pestilli Rita Blake Phillips ’67 and James A. Phillips* Roberta E. Pingree and Charles Pingree ’56 Margaret Grover Pinkham ’68 and I.J. Pinkham Lauren Potter and Robert Potter Sarah Powers and David Powers Fengming Qiu and Xiaomei Zhao Raytheon Company Stacey Reever and Jon Reever ’87 Ellen Struven Riley ’59 Harry Roberts ’63 Debbi Robinson and Douglas Robinson ’85 Minerva Rohlfing and David Masi G. Elizabeth Ross Mary Larsen Rubery ’60 Marjorie Lane Sanborn ’51 Sarah Sartory and David Sartory Michelle Reardon Seavey Gail Blake Small ’71 and Bruce Small* Brian Smith ’65 Bruce Smith ’67 Elaine Smith and Stephen Smith Brenda Staton and Keith Staton Kimberly Charles Sturdevant ’83 and Timar Sturdevant ’82 Claudia Schmidt Sullivan ’63 Barbara Swayze John Sylvester, Jr. Eleanor Thal and Stephen Thal ’62 Guy Thomas ’56 Patricia Madsen Wales ’55 and Roney Wales ’54 Beverley A. Warren and William Warren Zeena Watkins and Henry Watkins ’59 Tracy Weitz and John Weitz Wells Fargo Advisors David West Sally Reynolds Whitaker ’55 and Edward Whitaker ’53 Sylvia Baker Wiggin ’56 and Clyde Wiggin ’53 Nancy Stuart Willis ’64 and Robert Willis Ellen Hastings Zelman ’76 and Andrew Zelman

FRIENDS OF FA (UP TO $99)

Anonymous Melanie Allen Amazon Smile Diane Bartlett and Jerry H. Bartlett ’82 Maria Bassett ’85 Hilda Kaye Berry ’50 Evelyn Hartford Bishop ’39 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Sharon Brooks and Edwin Brooks ’56 Carol Brown and David E. Brown ’79 Denise Sanborn Brown ’82 and Jeffrey Brown ’81 David Bruce ’77 Karen Burns Deborah Cadigan and George Cadigan ’74 Laurie Campanelli Chick Home Center Clean Earth Matters LLC Cheryl Potter Cluff ’67 and Forest Cluff* June Miller Coffin ’44 Calvin D. Conrod ’45 Elizabeth Alimi Cook ’02 and Andrew Cook Cynthia Costa and Michael Costa Dawn Vance Coughlin ’85 and Paul Coughlin Allyson Ward Crawford ’67 and James Crawford* Jean Cressy Mary Maddix Currie ’58 and James Currie ’55 Carolyn Curtis and Jeremy Holden ’10 Sarah Brooks Dalton ’63 and Edward Dalton Michelle Figella Davenport Betsy Gould Desjardins ’91 and Norman Desjardins Elizabeth Hurd DesJardins ’49 Deborah Lord Dolley ’67 and Stanley C. Dolley ’60*

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Sandra Dolley and E. Brian Dolley ’54◊ Dolores M. Dow and Neal Dow Hayden Draper and Joseph McMurdo-Minnich ’01 Dona Eaton and Robert Eaton ’61 Mary Decker Finley ’49 Jean Fletcher ’63 Paula Seavey Foster ’67* Carol Blake Gable ’66 and Robert Gable* Ann Cahill Garry ’75 and Bert Garry Aicha E. Ghadfa and Kamal Ghadfa Patricia Gibson and Robert Steller◊ Stuart Goodwin David Gordon Nancy Grove and Edwin Grove Dorothy Wentworth Hamilton ’51 Marsha Lee Locke Hansen ’62 and Carroll Wayne Hansen Susan Harmon and Arnold Harmon ’58 Dylan Harry Maryann Hathaway and Peter Hathaway ’52 Janet Hill ’68 Brenda Buzzell Hitchcock ’68 Lynn Hurd ’71 Nicholas Hurlin Rebecca Almy Infinger ’01 and Michael Infinger ’01 David Jillson ’74 Scott Johnson David Kenney Robert Kilkelly Elaine Kimball ’62 Joanne Klier Mary Krieger and William Krieger ’49 Holly Lanza and Gregory Lanza Beverly Andrews LaPointe ’49 and Richard LaPointe Libby Larrabee and Richard L. Larrabee Barbara Lawrence and William Lawrence Agnes Leach and Oliver Leach ’63 Harrison T. Leavitt ’16 Carolyn Roberts Libby ’58 and Jeffrey Libby Nels Liljedahl Shirley Littlefield and Sherry Littlefield ’57 Melissa M. Loewe Susan Wheaton Logan ’70 Kathy Lord and Bill Lord ’67* William Ludwig ’69 Rosemary Greene Lusky ’54 Jean Bauckman Lyford ’53 Anne Fides MacArthur ’46 Mary Ellen Mackin (Brown) Dianne Maglin and Lawrence Maglin ’72 Maine Association of the New Jerusalem Church Paula Schmidt Mansur ’59 and Jack D. Mansur ’59 Dayle Wood Martin ’81 and William Martin Eleanor Blake Meekins ’60 and John Meekins Ann Merrifield and William Merrifield Edith Lewis Merrill ’72 and Mark Merrill ’67 Shirley Milliken Susan Moody ’85 Helen Bryant Morgan ’48 and Alton Morgan Katherine Moschetto and John Moschetto Kristen Mulvihill and David Rohde ’85 Barbara Mason Murphy ’68 and Neil Murphy Sara Thurston Murray ’97 and Richard Murray Sandra Eastman Nager ’89 and Eric Nager Alicia Nichols Dorothy G. Noble and Millard Noble ’61 Yubiry Noyes and Leon Noyes ’61 Janet Bradeen Pallister ’52 Ruth Allard Paul ’50 and Richard Paul Heidi Paulding and Daniel Paulding ’86 Barbara Payne and Robert Payne ’57 Ernest Perreault ’55 Constance Pipe ’67 Brenda Wiggin Port ’82 and Robert Port Beth Potter and Robert Potter Janet Potter Suzanne Prosser and S. Lee Prosser ’71 Raider’s Booster Club Judy Pike Raymond ’60 and Henry T. Raymond Margaret Record and Robert Record ’55

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Wendy Reed and Gordon Reed Carol Rosseland and John Egan Margaret Russell and Stephen Russell ’59 Barbara Safford and Herbert Safford ’60 ◊ Shellie Sakash ’95 and Michael Sakash Blanche Sanborn Karen Scanlon and James Scanlon ’76 Beena John and Matthew Seavey ’97 John Smith ’67 Priscilla Lamb Smith ’53 and Richard Smith Elizabeth Barter Somes ’62 and Robert E. Somes Paula Blake Spruill ’80 and John Spurill* Patricia Leavitt Stearns ’56 and B. Dean Stearns ’58 Janette Ela Stiebeling ’72 and Dean Stiebeling Marlena Gloff-Straw and Henry Straw Amanda Sturdevant and Jonathan Sturdevant ’99 Jacqueline Blake Sullivan ’61 and Joseph Sullivan, Jr. Joanne Sullivan and Richard Sullivan Barbara Biggs Sussenberger ’56 Amy Thurston ’00 Susan Thurston and James Thurston Mary Toomey ’08 Susan Weist Van Dehey ’56 and Walter A. Van Dehey Ryan Vincent Eva Dunn Ward ’49 Colleen Watson Mary Marston Waye ’46 Ian Wellinghurst ’10 Allene Westleigh Sandra Panno Whitaker ’86 and Kevin Whitaker ’82 Penny Sislane Williams ’81 and Patrick Williams ’79 Jane Williams and Roger Williams Marita Wiser and Robert Wiser Kathleen Stevens Woodbrey ’63 and Barry Woodbrey ’62 Ginny Wright and Kenneth Wright ’82

Gerald Burnell ’56 Susan Weist Van Dehey ’56 and Walter A. Van Dehey

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Carmalita Bennett Higgins ’50 Ruth Allard Paul ’50 and Richard Paul

Emore Alexander ’49 John Sylvester, Jr. Albert Andrews ’46 Beverly Andrews LaPointe ’49 and Richard LaPointe Langdon Andrews Jr ’42 Beverly Andrews LaPointe ’49 and Richard LaPointe Richard Andrews ’54 Rachel Andrews Damon ’76 Catherine M. Angell Valerie Angell and Jeremy L. Angell ’99 John H. Atwood Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Virginia Sislane ’77 Patricia Gibson and Robert Steller ◊ Norris Bennett ’63 Roberta Cram Chandler ’53 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Ted Blaich Marilyn Goldstein and Marvin Goldstein ’61 Dorothy Hincks and David Hincks ’57 Paula Schmidt Mansur ’59 and Jack D. Mansur ’59 Claudia Schmidt Sullivan ’63

Faustina Chamberlain and Mark Chamberlain Joyce Chamberlain Egge ’72 and William Egge Danny Charles ’81 Jennifer Hicks Charles ’89 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Dr. Michael Cline David Mead ’09 Thomas DiMauro ’56 Susan Weist Van Dehey ’56 and Walter A. Van Dehey Rupert Eastman ’36 Edna Eastman Marcy Emery ’91 Betsy Gould Desjardins ’91 and Norman Desjardins Jaye Michelle Pitman Fabino ’86 Andrea Smith Osgood ’86 and James A. Osgood II ’85 Ruth French Michael Harwood ’61 Albert Genaske ’56 Susan Weist Van Dehey ’56 and Walter A. Van Dehey George Griffin Kathleen Griffin Cossette ’64 and Tom Cossette Hugh Hastings II ’44 Jane Hastings Rosenberg ’82 and David Rosenberg Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Lynn Hastings and Thomas W. Hastings ’74 Mildred “Mid” Heath ’27 Dolores M. Dow and Neal Dow

Robert G. Hill ’39 Judith Hill Parks and Patrick Parks Colin P. Hurd ’64 Lynn Hurd ’71 Norman G. Hurd ’61 Lynn Hurd ’71 Richard Jardine ’84 Lakyn Nicole Osgood Cynthia Butters Johnson ’72 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Charles Weldon Jones Barbara Jones Crowley ’65 and Frederick Crowley Scott Kelly ’53 Wendy Berry and Ralph Berry ’65 Dawn Gale ’81 Carol Kelly Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 Virginia Sislane ’77 Patricia Wood ’68 Ridgley Kiesman ’29 Ronald Kiesman ’59

Miriam Spring Blake ’41 and Roland Alexander Blake ’32 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Heidi Blake ’82 Rita Blake Phillips ’67 Carol Blake Gable ’66 and Robert Gable Gail Blake Small ’71 and Bruce Small Paula Blake Spruill ’80 and John Spruill

Nancy Hill LaCasce ’48 Linwood Butterfield Stuart Goodwin Janet Hill ’68 Holly Lanza and Gregory Lanza Barbara Lawrence and William Lawrence Janet Potter

Ken Brown Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Virginia Sislane ’77

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Lamont Barry Lamont

Elden Burnell ’31 and Kay Burnell Patricia Burnell and Gerald Burnell, Jr. ’56 ◊ Gerald Burnell, Sr. ’31 Patricia Burnell and Gerald Burnell, Jr. ’56 ◊

Ralph M. Larrabee Libby Larrabee and Richard L. Larrabee Leo Lemieux 1920 Charles Perkins ’47 and Sharon Perkins

*Denotes gifts to Student Center/partial gift

◊Deceased

Bonita Eastman Littlefield ’63 Edna Eastman Carl F. Lusky ’54 Rosemary Greene Lusky ’54 Pauline Pendexter Lutte ’36 Ruth Lutte and Charles Lutte Vincent Manoriti ’85 Lisa Cote and Steven Cote ’85 Andrea Smith Osgood ’86 and James A. Osgood II ’85 Kristen Mulvihill and David Rohde ’85 Bernier L. Mayo Erin P. Mayo and Peter Gurnis Gaige K. McCue Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 E. Timothy McManus ’50 Barbara McManus Gordon Milliken ’42 Shirley Milliken Brian Murdoch ’72 Mary Ellen Mackin (Brown) Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Abbie Weeks Munroe ’38 Mona Ames and Edward Ames C. Earl “Bub” Osgood ’46 Tracy Bell Mason ’74 Rachel M. Osgood Mary Lynn Krim Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 Stephen Perkins 1915 Charles Perkins ’47 and Sharon Perkins Roderick Perkins 1917 Charles Perkins ’47 and Sharon Perkins Charlotte Perreault ’57 Ernest Perreault ’55 Frank Petillo John Smith ’67 Thomas Pingree ’69 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Ruth Andrews Porter ’40 Paul Andrews ’51 and Janet Andrews Beverly Andrews LaPointe ’49 and Richard LaPointe George Ratcliffe ’35 Beth Potter and Robert Potter Gregg Sanborn ’84 Lisa Cote and Steven Cote ’85 Blanche Sanborn Harold N. Sanborn Blanche Sanborn Robert A. Sanborn ’72 Marjorie Lane Sanborn ’51 Thomas Shaffner Maxine Andrews and Roy E. Andrews ’56 Paul Goodof Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Ruth Wadsworth Sullivan Carol Rosseland and John Egan Denise True Stacy ’72 Bertram Stacy ’66 William and Mary Troy Colleen Watson

Sandra True Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 Susan Thurston and James Thurston Daniel Turner Lisa Cote and Steven Cote ’85 Linda Pestilli and Vincent Pestilli Brian Turner ’90 Cheryl Turner ’84 and Ronald Schneider Geraldine Turner Virginia Thurston Gardner Wallace ’47 Karen Burns David Gordon Joanne Klier Betty Mathieson Masse ’47 Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company Katherine Moschetto and John Moschetto Eleanor Weeks ’36 Mona Ames and Edward Ames Judy Barton Welch ’72 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Trafton Westleigh ’64 Allene Westleigh Ola-Mae Wheaton ’44 Susan Wheaton Logan ’70 Robert Whittaker ’62 Linda Russell and Elbridge Russell ’72 Howard and Muriel Wilson Stephen Wilson ’62 Janeen Boschert-Young ’74 Tracy Bell Mason ’74

TRIBUTE GIFTS

Jessica Russell Battoni ’81 Joseph Shaffner ’81 Marilyn Bennett ’57 Rachel Andrews Damon ’76 Heidi Blake ’82 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Carol Blake Gable ’66 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Shannon McKeen ’81 Mona Ames and Edward Ames Rita Blake Philips ’67 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Gail Blake Small ’71 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 Paula Blake Spruill ’80 Kathleen Blake and Gordon Blake ’66 James Wilfong ’64 Wendy Reed and Gordon Reed

Fryeburg Academy acknowledges these donors who made contributions on prior years’ pledges: Pauline Tibbetts Ames ’83 and Scott Ames Julie Barton Denney ’73 Elizabeth Blake Wentworth ’69 and Donald Wentworth, Sr. ’67 Alan Whittaker ’77

Honor Roll of Giving We take this opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the following individuals and organizations who have maintained their philanthropic support of Fryeburg Academy for 10 or more consecutive years.

We thank them for serving as an inspiration to others.

Maxine Andrews and Roy E. Andrews ’56 John L. Atwood ’71 Judith Austin and Noel F. Austin ’57 Betsy Oliver Bonello ’67 and Ed Bonello, Jr. Elizabeth F. Bowles and David A. Bowles ’53 Mary Elizabeth Charles Trust June Miller Coffin ’44 Nancy Cooke Lisa Cote and Steven Cote ’85 Margaret Cugini Julie Barton Denney ’73 Katherine Coddington Dolan ’61 Joyce Chaberlin Egge ’72 and LTC William Egge Barbara Findeisen and WIlliam A. Findeisen ’71 Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Sarah H. Gibson and James Gibson Alicia Gordon and Christopher M. Gordon ’81 Susan Sudduth Hammond ’93 and Thomas S. Hammond II ’93 Susan Harmon and Arnold Harmon ’58 Michael Harwood ’61 Carol Hastings and David R. Hastings III ’68 Sharon H. House and Maxwell W. House William T. Housum, Jr. Cooper Campbell Jackson ’85 and Hayes Jackson Carol Kelly J. Steward LaCasce ’52 Libby Larrabee and Richard L. Larrabee Henry Latkin Agnes Leach and Oliver Leach ’63 Scott Leach ’71 Edward K. Leighton Trust Diane Legendre and James Webb ’85 Rebecca Kiesman Leonard ’72 and Scott D. Leonard Betty Mathieson Masse ’47 Daniel McLane ’67 Maine Association of the New Jerusalem Church Lynne Mason and Peter H. Mason ’76 Monica and Earle Moore, Jr. ’46 Clarence Mulford Trust Beverly Nason and John B. Nason ’48 Donese Oliver and James Oliver ’64 Donna Osgood and James Osgood ’56 Janet Bradeen Pallister ’52 Roberta Emerson Pingree and Charles Pingree ’56 Raider’s Booster Club, Incorporated Cindy Russell and Bretton D. Russell ’56 Margaret Russell and Stephen Russell ’59 Thomas Shaffner ◊ Bruce E. Smith ’67 Hazel Thompson and Richard D. Thompson ’61 Eleanor Walker Trust Debra Osgood Urgese ’74 and John Urgese Nancy Stuart Willis ’64 and Robert Willis Catherine Buswell Wood ’66 and David Wood ’63

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CURRENT AND FORMER FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING Melanie Allen Pauline Tibbetts Ames ’83 Scott Ames Jeremy L. Angell ’99 Sarah Arsenault John L. Atwood Laura Ayer Anita Craig Barker ’70 Cecil Barker ’65 Jennifer Stacy Bartlett ’93 Bethany C. Baylies Jeannine M. Berube Heidi Blake ’82 Jessica Brooks Abby Chaffee Christopher Chaffee ’03 Michael Costa Nicole Cote-Crosskill ’77 Scott Cote-Crosskill Margaret Cugini Carolyn Curtis Rachel Andrews Damon ’76 Michael Dana John Magnus Day ’67 Julie Barton Denney ’73 Barbara Douglas Hayden Draper Michelle Davenport Erica Folsom Pat Fox Amanda Fusco Dawn Gale ’81 Aicha Ghadfa Sarah Gibson James Gibson Paul S. Goodof Peter Gurnis Erik Gustafson Marsha Lee Locke Hansen ’62 Dylan Harry Judy L. Heininger Jeremy Holden ’10 William T. Housum, Jr. Mary Grover Jones ’66 David Kenney Scott Leach ’71 Melissa M. Loewe Mary Ellen Mackin (Brown) Earle P. MacGillivray III ’81 Sarah MacGIllivray Joseph Manning Maria Manning Erin P. Mayo H. Paul McGuire Alyssa L. McIntyre Joseph McMurdo-Minnich ’01 Edith Lewis Merrill ’72 Sara Thurston Murray ’97 James A. Osgood II ’85 Lakyn Nicole Osgood ’12 Michael Ouellette Terren Ouellette Heidi Paulding Cristin Perreault Lauren Potter Robert Potter David Powers Minerva Rohlfing

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G. Elizabeth Ross Bretton D. Russell ’56 Michael Sakash Harold Sanborn David Sartory Michelle Reardon Seavey Henry Straw Barbara Swayze Amy L. Thurston ’00 James Thurston Susan Hannigan Thurston Charles L. Tryder Geraldine Turner John Urgese Ryan Vincent William Warren Colleen Watson Tracy Weitz Donald Wentworth, Sr. ’67 David West Alan Whitaker ’77 Kevin Whitaker ’82 Sally Reynolds Whitaker ’55 Sandra Panno Whitaker ’86 Patricia Wood ’68

CLASS OF 1952

GIFTS BY CLASS

CLASS OF 1955

CLASS OF 1939 Evelyn Hartford Bishop CLASS OF 1944 June Miller Coffin Elsie Reuning Fox CLASS OF 1945 Calvin D. Conrod CLASS OF 1946 C. Richard LaCasce Anne Fides MacArthur Earle Moore Jr Mary Marston Waye Class of 1947 Clayton Burnell Mary Hastings Dumas Betty Mathieson Masse Charles Perkins

Wayland K. Harris Peter Hathaway J. Steward LaCasce Janet Bradeen Pallister

CLASS OF 1953

David Bowles Roberta Cram Chandler Paul Davis II Shirley Brown Davis Atwood Dickson Peter G. Hastings Jean Bauckman Lyford Diane Eastman Powell Priscilla Lamb Smith Marjorie Ela Stanley Edward Whitaker Clyde Wiggin

CLASS OF 1954

Anne McKey Batchelder E. Brian Dolley ◊ Alice Zigenfuss Ledin Rosemary Greene Lusky Rodney Wales Gary Barton James Currie Robert Edwards Ernest Perreault Robert Record Patricia Madsen Wales Sally Reynolds Whitaker

CLASS OF 1956

Nancy Hill LaCasce ◊ Helen Bryant Morgan John B. Nason Nancy Medina Nelson

Roy Andrews Edwin Brooks Richard Bucknell Gerald Burnell ◊ Dana Dudley Donna Potter Edwards Nancy Schildberg Hogan James A. Osgood Charles Pingree Bretton D. Russell Patricia Leavitt Stearns Barbara Biggs Sussenberger Guy A. Thomas Susan Weist Van Dehey Sylvia Baker Wiggin

CLASS OF 1949

CLASS OF 1957

CLASS OF 1948

Gloria Horne Burnell Elizabeth Hurd DesJardins Mary Decker Finley George M. Johnson William L. Krierger Beverly Andrews LaPointe Eva Dunn Ward

Noel F. Austin Emily Dore Fletcher David Hincks Sherry Littlefield Robert Payne Asa O. Pike IV David Wallis ◊

CLASS OF 1950

CLASS OF 1958

Hilda Kaye Berry Reginald Hannaford Copeland MacClintock Ruth Allard Paul

CLASS OF 1951

Paul S. Andrews Dorothy Wentworth Hamilton Marjorie Lane Sanborn

Mary Maddix Currie Arnold Harmon Carolyn Roberts Libby Karen Schildberg Pike B. Dean Stearns

CLASS OF 1959

Charlotte Giovanella Fullam Ronald C. Kiesman Jack Mansur Paula Schmidt Mansur Thomas E. McSherry Jr Ellen Struven Riley Stephen Russell Henry Watkins Jr

CLASS OF 1960

Stanley C. Dolley Eleanor Blake Meekins Judy Pike Raymond Mary Larsen Rubery Herbert Safford ◊

CLASS OF 1961

James W. Brown Stephen P. DiBiaso Katherine Coddington Dolan Robert Eaton Marvin D. Goldstein Michael Harwood Robert Isaacs ◊ Millard Noble Leon Noyes Judith Hill Parks Jacqueline Blake Sullivan Richard D. Thompson

CLASS OF 1962

John R. Bradeen Wayne W. Hadlock Marsha Lee Locke Hansen Richard Heikkinen John T. Kidder Elaine M. Kimball Elizabeth Barter Somes Stephen Thal Stephen L. Wilson Barry Woodbrey

CLASS OF 1963

Sarah Brooks Dalton Jean Fletcher Oliver Leach Bonita Eastman Littlefield ◊ Raymond Littlefield David McGillicuddy Harry G. Roberts Claudia Schmidt Sullivan David Wood Kathleen Stevens Woodbrey

CLASS OF 1964

A. James Comi Kathleen Griffin Cossette James Oliver Nancy Stuart Willis

CLASS OF 1965

Cecil Barker Ralph Berry Barbara Jones Crowley David P. Jones Bradley B. Nelson Brian Smith

CLASS OF 1966

Gordon Blake Pamala Bovin ◊ Daniel Flint Mary Grover Jones Dennis Keaten Bertram Stacy Willard C. Warren III Catherine Buswell Wood

CLASS OF 1967

Betsy Oliver Bonello Marjorie Demirs Burgess Cheryl Potter Cluff Allyson Ward Crawford John M. Day Deborah Lord Dolley Paula Seavey Foster Susan Tonry Kelley Bill Lord Daniel McLane Mark Merrill Rita Blake Phillips Constance Pipe Stephen Rankin Bruce Smith John Smith Elaine Weeks-Trueblood Donald Wentworth Sr.

CLASS OF 1968

Carol Blake Gable David R. Hastings III Janet Hill Brenda Buzzell Hitchcock Barbara Mason Murphy Jeannie Allen Nelson Margaret Grover Pinkham Ellen Pope Patricia Wood

CLASS OF 1969

Mary Jane Ruggles Dow William Ludwig Elizabeth Blake Wentworth

CLASS OF 1970

Dianne Wood Apgar Anita Craig Barker Howard Chou Susan Wheaton Logan Peter Neff

CLASS OF 1971

John L. Atwood William Findeisen Lynn M. Hurd Scott Leach S Lee Prosser Gail Blake Small Jeffrey Warschauer

CLASS OF 1972

Steven Diggle Joyce Chamberlain Egge Rebecca Kiesman Leonard Lawrence Maglin Edith Lewis Merrill Jean Stearns Janette Ela Stiebeling Don Thibodeau

CLASS OF 1973

Julie Barton Denney

CLASS OF 1974

Peter Atwood George Cadigan Patricia Cogswell Jon Delli-Priscoli Thomas Hastings David Jillson Tracy Bell Mason Debra Osgood Urgese

CLASS OF 1975 Ann Cahill Garry

CLASS OF 1976

Rachel Andrews Damon Anthony W. Gibson Peter H. Mason James W. Scanlon Ellen Hastings Zelman

CLASS OF 1977

David Bruce Nicole Cote-Crosskill Virginia Sislane Alan Whitaker

CLASS OF 1978 John Chandler Mary Ellen Davey Richard Perreault

CLASS OF 1979

David E. Brown Lisa Costello Deborah W. Eaton Michael H. Hill Patrick Williams

CLASS OF 1980

Bradford A. Littlefield Paula Blake Spruill

CLASS OF 1981

Jessica Russell Battoni Jeffrey Brown Melanie Ridlon Eldracher Dawn Gale Christopher Gordon Heidi Hoefler Earle P. MacGillivray III Dayle Wood Martin Shannon McKeen Chad Perkins Joseph Shaffner Penny Sislane Williams

CLASS OF 1983

Pauline Tibbetts Ames Kristen Russell McDermott Kimberly Charles Sturdevant

CLASS OF 1984

Macdara Nash Cheryl Turner Randolph Wales Tracy Huntress Wales

CLASS OF 1985

Maria Bassett Steven Cote Dawn Vance Coughlin Randy Heath Cooper Campbell Jackson Jerry Mack Susan Moody James A. Osgood, II Douglas Robinson David S. Rohde James Webb

CLASS OF 1986

Andrea Longpre Macht Andrea Smith Osgood Daniel Paulding Sandra Panno Whitaker

CLASS OF 1987

CLASS OF 1994 Juston Bartlett

CLASS OF 1995

Punyu Ho Shellie Sperling Sakash

CLASS OF 1997

Brian Hester Sara Thurston Murray Matthew Seavey

CLASS OF 1999

Jeremy Angell Jonathan Sturdevant

CLASS OF 2000 Amy Thurston

CLASS OF 2001

Michael Infinger Rebecca Almy Infinger Joseph McMurdo-Minnich

CLASS OF 2002

Elizabeth Alimi Cook

CLASS OF 2003

Christopher Chaffee

CLASS OF 2008 Mary Toomey

Heather Pike Hart Jon Reever Jonathan Webb

CLASS OF 2009

CLASS OF 1988 David Turner

Jeremy Holden Ian Wellinghurst

CLASS OF 1989

CLASS OF 2012

Jennifer Hicks Charles Kathleen Dekutoski Hunsicker Michael Mascia Sandra Eastman Nager

CLASS OF 1990 Brian S. Turner

CLASS OF 1991

Betsy Gould Desjardins

CLASS OF 1993

Jennifer Stacy Bartlett Susan Sudduth Hammond Thomas Hammond

David Mead

CLASS OF 2010

Lakyn Nicole Osgood

CLASS OF 2013 Isaac Rader

CLASS OF 2016 Harrison Leavitt

Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. Please notify Lakyn Osgood ’12 in the the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations (207.935.2001 x3136 or giving@ fryeburgacademy.org) of errors or omissions so that corrections can be made immediately.

CLASS OF 1982

Jerry Bartlett Heidi Blake Denise Sanborn Brown Sheila Duane Jacalyn Johnstone Fearon Jonathan Housum Brenda Wiggin Port Jane Hastings Rosenberg Timar Sturdevant Mark True Kevin Whitaker Kenneth Wright

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DONOR PROFILE

Bill Housum

Former Faculty, Supporter, and Friend of FA

BY DAWN GALE Director, Academy Fund & Alumni Relations

B

ill Housum’s love of Fryeburg and the Mount Washington Valley began in 1937 when he was sent to Camp Ettowah on Lower Kimball Pond as a six-year-old boy from Pennsylvania. A family friend was the director of the Fryeburg camp, and Bill felt safe and at home, at a young age in the Maine woods. Bill would end up spending 30 years at Camp Ettowah, as a camper and then employee, and Fryeburg would eventually become his permanent home.

Bill graduated in 1953 from Albright College in Reading, PA, with a degree in English. Following graduation, knowing that his draft number was coming up, he enlisted in the Army, where he spent 33 months, including a tour in Korea, and 13 months at the Army Language School.

Upon completion of his tour, Bill accepted a substitute teaching job at Albany Academy, a private day boys’ school, for the fall semester. It was during this time that Bill wrote to FA Headmaster, Jack Mitchell (’56-’57 school year) hoping to return to Maine for a teaching gig. Jack’s welcome response was, “how soon can you get here?” Bill joined the FA faculty in the winter of 1957, teaching remedial math on the second floor of the Academy’s main building and living in a dorm room for the remainder of the year.

Bill commented on how his camp connections always made Fryeburg feel like his home — he knew so many people before he arrived to teach; Charlie Trumbull, Dr. Boothby, Dr. Dore, the Solaris, Ruth French and her husband and so many others.

That summer, Bill married Jane Brumbeck, and the two returned to the Academy in the fall of ’57, Bill accepting a fulltime position teaching English. The Housums were placed in charge of Langdon House dormitory, home of 20 boys. Although there was no formal job for Jane at FA, (a home economics major) she quickly busied herself, managing the kitchen, organizing the student waiters and waitresses in the cafeteria, and creating seating arrangements. Jane and Bill would remain at their post in Fryeburg until Jack Mitchell moved onto North Yarmouth Academy. Bill followed him there, teaching English and Latin. Jane accepted a teaching position in nearby Falmouth.

In between his Fryeburg years, Bill, with an undergraduate degree in English and a master’s degree in guidance and counseling, held many diverse educational roles. Although he enjoyed a post at Albright College as an associate director in college relations and admissions; he also remembers his stint

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fondly at the New Cumberland County College in Vineland, NJ. The two-year college, similar to what we now know of like a community college, was a new concept at the time. Bill was one of six charter administrators and remembers, “This was a marvelous experience, starting a school from scratch.” Bill followed this experience in the early 70’s with what he says was one of his favorite jobs, working for an educational service which held contracts with the US Navy, equipping ships with necessary educational materials homeported between Baltimore and Boston. He worked out of an office in the Philadelphia Naval Yard and hired teachers, set up classes, both on and off ships, to educate sailors working towards their GED’s.

Fryeburg Academy would call Bill and Jane back in the fall of 1978, when their son, Jonathan, was entering his freshman year of high school. Bill served as alumni and admissions officer as well as teaching English. Jane taught home economics and then became the Academy’s health teacher. He taught at FA until his retirement in 1996; Jane retired in 1998.

Bill has been a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club for so long that he doesn’t have to pay dues anymore. Also a long-time supporter and volunteer at the Mount Washington Observatory (you can still find him there one day a week), he was awarded the Observatory’s Volunteer of the Year this past August in a ceremony held at their North Conway, NH location.

Avid hikers and lover of all things outdoors, Bill and Jane enjoyed three week-long volunteer stints at the top of the rock pile cooking for the crew — the first during Hurricane Floyd.

Sadly, Jane passed away after a battle with cancer in 2005; Bill honored her memory, with one of many gifts to Fryeburg Academy, naming the Green Room in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in her honor. Now 87, Bill continues to keep himself busy in Fryeburg volunteering at FA’s Pace Galleries. Mike Dana, FA faculty, and director of the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center shares, “Bill is our Tuesday volunteer docent at the Pace Galleries of Art, and I like to think of him as Mr. Reliable. I can’t remember him ever missing a day or being late since I started working at the PAC. Best of all is his genuine joy to be there at the entrance to the gallery and how much he loves to see visitors come in and discover the space. We love Bill over here!”

Bill enjoys time visiting his family, daughter Julie and son, Jonathan ’82 — as well as his long walks, spending time in the Bion Cram Library, his work at the Observatory, and attending many FA events. Many thanks, Bill, from all of us here at Fryeburg Academy for your dedication, caring, and support!

In Memoriam

We are saddened by the loss of members of the Fryeburg Academy community. We honor and remember them here.

SAVE THE DATES! It’s True!

Reunion is Returning to August!

2018 Alumni Reunion Friday and Saturday, August 17 & 18 A complete schedule and ticket information will be mailed out in March.

Please contact Dawn or Lakyn in the Alumni Office for class lists and to start working on your class reunion plans now!

Classes ending in “3” and “8,” this is your big year!

207-935-2001 ext. 3147 alumni@fryeburgacademy.org

RONALD ALVING ’56 on January 27, 2017 JEFFREY Q. AST ’13 on June 1, 2017 WAYNE S. BELL ’54 on October 8, 2017 CLARK W. BLISS ’59 on July 17, 2017 GARY BLOCK ’85 on July 28, 2017 JOYCE WALKER BROOKS ’55 on June 11, 2017 LESLIE E. BROWN ’59 on August 25, 2017 DAVID BROWNELL ’68 on May 2, 2017 CHESTER BUCK ’71 on May 22, 2017 ROBERT S. BURNELL ’50 on August 11, 2017 JEAN HUNTRESS BURNELL-GRAVES ’64 on June 25, 2017 CHRISTINE THOMSON CRAIG ’76 on September 12, 2017 ANTHONY CAVEDON ’86 on February 7, 2017 ROGER D. CHESLEY ’61 on October 21, 2017 MEREDITH WATERMAN CHRISTIE ’37 on September 28, 2017 EDWARD BRIAN DOLLEY ’54 on July 18, 2017 TIMOTHY EVEN ’08 on August 18, 2017 PETER FIDES ’58 on April 13, 2017 RICHARD FOX ’41 on September 18, 2017 JAMES HADLOCK ’62 on August 19, 2017 JUNE WALKER HAMMOND ’54 on August 10, 2017 FRED C. HEALD ’55 on July 8, 2017 HAZEL W. HEALD ’49 on August 1, 2017 BRIAN D. HILL ’67 on July 19, 2017 ROBERT E. ISAACS ’61 on June 19, 2017 DAVID W. JOHNSON ’70 on August 25, 2017 ROBERT J. KOLODJAY ’67 on November 18, 2016 NANCY HILL LACASCE ’48 on April 22, 2017 DENNIS A. A. LAVOIE III ’07 on September 24, 2017 TOBEY R. LESKE ’70 on March 31, 2017 DAVID E. MACDONALD ’58 on April 12, 2017 VIRGINIA DEARBORN MCKINLEY ’43 on May 13, 2017 MARK M. PITMAN ’84 on June 5, 2017 DARLA JEWETT RINES ’54 on September 1, 2017 HERBERT D. SAFFORD ’60 on August 25, 2017 FRANKLIN STEARNS JR., ’42 on April 23, 2017 FREDERICK TRUMBALL ’58 on April 2017 BERNARD R. WALKER ’63 on August 19, 2017 BRYAN P. WARD ’84 on November 2, 2017 CORLISS WATSON ’48 on October 8, 2017 PHILLIP WILSON ’63 on October 22, 2017 PHYLLIS HOWARD YORK ’44 on June 10, 2017 Former Faculty/Signif icant Supporters DAVID MASON on September 15, 2017 To read full obituaries, please go to: WWW.FRYEBURGACADEMY.ORG/IN-MEMORIAM

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