Hebron Academy | Semester Spring 2011

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Where Humanity and Achievement Ring True

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fter each commencement ceremony at Hebron Academy, the graduating class joins together; they grab hold of a strong rope, hand beside hand, and they pull in unison to ring the victory bell. The bell is a sound recognized by everyone in the Hebron community. Throughout the year, athletic teams ring the bell in victory and, just as happens at graduation; there is a moment of admiration, a celebration of achievement and success.

Ringing and responding to the bell is a deeply-felt tradition and source of pride at Hebron— but even more than the bell, it is the rope that embodies our character.

Through joining together on the rope, our achievements are shared with the community. And, through joining together as a community, we return our support to the team. Figuratively, each of us lends a hand in pulling the rope and ringing the bell.

That is the way we live at Hebron. We are a community first and foremost. At Hebron our community honors and respects differences. It is supportive of each individual and cheers for every success: academic, athletic, artistic.

We have no need or place for status, social privilege or entitlement.

Here, pretenses are dropped. Privilege is set aside. People become themselves. And respect is freely given in the most egalitarian of ways.

Hebron is real. Our culture is based on core values of trust, honor, and respect. We set examples for each other in our daily lives. We work together in groups to develop and participate in activities that enrich our community.

We encourage all to achieve beyond their own expectations.

Our ways are inclusive, yet there is no compromise in individual achievement. Working together with respect for the betterment of community does not weaken the resolve to succeed. It strengthens it.

Hebron students know that this community honors and respects each individual as integral to our identity. They are elevated by the encouragement they receive for their successes, and the support that is shown for their struggles.

The Hebron rope is over 200 years “long.” It grows longer today, as it has since the beginning: one community, one contribution, one success, one individual at a time. Join together. Pull the rope. Ring the bell. And in that glorious sound, hear the voices of all who grasp the rope with you today—and of the many that held it before—cheering your endeavors, cheering your success.

Do you know a student who would benefit from a Hebron education? Our Admissions representatives would be happy to tell you more about Hebron today.

207-966-5225 • admissions@hebronacademy.org

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features Train Your Sons and Daughters reflections on lives of service

by David W. Stonebraker

What We Give Makes a Life what you get and what you give

by Andrew B. Bloomingdale, Jr. ’11

Sound Track bridging past and future through music

by Jennifer F. Adams

departments The Academy Alumni et Alumnae Hebroniana

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Pomp and circumstance. In a nod to tradition, the faculty wears academic regalia at Commencement. Their black gowns are brightened by hoods lined with satin in the colors of the wearer’s college or university; the velvet border signifies the discipline. The faculty march in seniority order. Bringing up the rear this year are art teacher Jennifer Lonergan and associate admissions director Kurt Swanbeck, who both wear the longer-sleeved gowns of a master’s degree holder.

Ms. Lonergan’s hood is edged with blue velvet to signify her MEd; the blue and white lining marks her as a University of New Hampshire alumna. Mr. Swanbeck is also an MEd, but from Columbia University, hence the white lining.

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on the cover Judy Chase, Bill Chase, Betsy Found and Bruce Found wave goodbye from the top of the school building on a misty May day.

Photo by Skip Churchill. Thanks to Bruce for the idea!

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nless you’ve been in hiding, you know that this spring Judy Chase, Bill Chase, Betsy Found and Bruce Found concluded their Hebron careers. Although we all hope that the Founds and Chases will enjoy their well-deserved retirement, we cannot imagine Hebron Academy without them.

In June, many members of the faculty and staff gathered for a dinner in their honor. We drank toasts and made speeches. I refrained, because I knew I had this forum for my farewell.

It is difficult to say goodbye to the colleagues and friends you have worked with for decades, and impossible to list all of the ways they have made a difference in our lives. Here is what I will miss.

I will miss Bruce, with clipboard and stopwatch, keeping track of the pack at the Homecoming road race. I will miss his dry sense of humor and his lunchtime conversation. I will miss Betsy’s quiet, calm leadership, and will always admire her ability to communicate, even when her words ran away. I will miss Bill’s ubiquitous camera, and how he always managed to come through with the shots I needed for the Semester. I already miss seeing Judy every day as I come down the Stanley Building stairs. Her love/hate relationship with her computer always made me chuckle. (It’s nothing a sledgehammer wouldn’t take care of, Judy.)

All of us will miss their commitment to students and their engagement with our community. We are all richer for sharing Hebron with them. Fare well old friends. Keep in touch.

Jennifer F. Adams, Editor jadams@hebronacademy.org

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2011 Reunions and Homecoming Friday, September 30 Saturday, October 1 Reunions for Classes ending in One and Six Kids’ Activities • Road Race • Rainbow Reunion • Convocation • Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions • Distinguished Service Award • Class Dinners • Much more!

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The Semester is published twice each year by Hebron Academy, PO Box 309, Hebron ME 04238. 207-966-2100.

Issue No. 207 mission The Semester magazine’s mission is to continue the Hebron family’s intellectual and emotional engagement with the Academy by conveying news, preserving the heritage and memories of the school and chronicling the accomplishments of its alumni, faculty and students. editor Jennifer F. Adams editorial assistance David W. Stonebraker contributing writers Susan R. Geismar Leslie A. Guenther Christine C. Hemmings Julie Poland Middleton production assistance Ellen L. Augusta ’75 Susan R. Geismar Leslie A. Guenther Patricia A. Hutter Danielle Plante Beverly J. Roy photography Jennifer F. Adams William B. Chase Skip Churchill Kathleen Gerrits-Leyden Dennis and Diana Griggs, Tannery Hill Studios, Inc. Christine C. Hemmings Jennifer Lonergan Cynthia Reedy and friends

Hebron Academy reaffirms its long-standing policy of nondiscriminatory admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.

We do not discriminate in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and athletic or other school-administered programs. Hebron Academy is an equal opportunity employer. © 2011 by Hebron Academy. www.hebronacademy.org

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verywhere I travel, at every alumni meeting or visit with a parent of a student, I hear that Hebron has been a turning point, a milestone that has made all the difference in a life. Hebron is: “where I learned to study;” “how I found my confidence and learned to advocate for myself;” “the place where I made my deepest, lifelong friendships;” “what got me on the track to college and my career.” Hebron Academy and the remarkable teachers and coaches who live and learn with the students are life-affecting.

Graduating from Hebron is a dramatic milestone in a young person’s life. We have just marked that milestone for 75 graduates of the Class of 2011 with the multiple peals of the victory bell, ringing out for Humanity and Achievement.

Ten years ago, when I came to Hebron to interview for the job I’d always wanted, several trustees told me, with equal parts pride and chagrin, that “Hebron was the best-kept secret in Maine.” There’s no doubt that everyone who has found Hebron knows how special it is and knows how easy it is to reach, but how do we get the word out? How do we put Hebron on the map?

I had driven through several states on the highways from Connecticut to Hebron and had noted a number of prep schools identified on highway signs.

Thinking about those signs I figured that a simple goal would be to get a direction sign for Hebron on the highway. Not so

simple. When I contacted the Maine Turnpike Authority that first year, in 2001, I was informed that highway signage was limited and only colleges and post-secondary programs with enrollments greater than 1000 students near the highway could get signage. When I asked about boarding schools identified on other interstate highways, I learned that the Turnpike Authority followed federal highway guidelines: no high schools or private schools.

Last year I noticed an announcement that Maine Central Institute (MCI), had just had a direction sign installed on Interstate 95 near Pittsfield. The head at MCI, Chris Hopkins, is a former student of mine. When I called him to ask, he told me that the department of transportation had rebuffed MCI’s request, but a trustee/state representative had suggested working through the state government. Sometimes it takes an act of the Legislature to get something done!

Hebron parent and trustee Meredith Strang Burgess (R-Cumberland), mother of Andrew ‘11, was enthusiastic about the project. She enlisted the sponsorship of Jeffrey Timberlake (R-Turner), who serves Hebron, and they drafted LD 483 An Act to Direct the Maine Turnpike Authority to Install Directional Signage To Hebron

Academy at the nearest turnpike exits. With letters of support from a number of parents and graduates with influence, in lengthy testimony in hearings before the Committee on Transportation, we highlighted Hebron’s contributions to Maine history, the number of graduates and Hebron’s place in the vanguard of education since 1804, as well as the number of visitors to Maine from away, first-time families and students, educational consultants, international visitors and students, competing school teams from out of state, and travelers who should and would be impressed at the value and diversity of Maine’s educational opportunities. Maine is pushing to improve high school graduation rates and matriculation to college, and Hebron’s rates are close to 100%. With the unanimous endorsement of the Transportation Committee, the bill was passed by both houses of the Legislature and signed by Governor LePage.

A group of students and I traveled to the State House to meet the Governor for a

ceremonial thank you and to be recognized in the chamber of the House of Representatives. It was a great lesson in the workings of state and local government (and patience). We send our thanks to representatives Strang Burgess and Timberlake, and the Turnpike Authority who, once ordered, worked quickly to install the signs and send us pictures. For any who are concerned about excess government spending, the act specified that Hebron would bear all cost for the installation of the signage, a modest bill we have been proud to pay.

When you travel north on the Maine Turnpike look for the Hebron Academy sign at Exit 63, Gray/New Gloucester and the Oxford Hills. When traveling south, look for Hebron at Exit 75, Auburn. Hebron has been a milestone in so many lives for so many years. It is good to see the Academy identified as a milestone in Maine, on the highway and in the Legislature.

It’s a sign!

You can get here from there.

This Hebron Academy sign on the northbound side of the Maine Turnpike was installed on June 1, 2011. A similar sign graces the Auburn exit on the southbound side. Photo courtesy Maine Turnpike Authority.

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[The last issue was] nicely put together—congratulations!

However, on page 38 there is a picture with a paragraph below it reporting that General Petraeus awarded a “medal of honor” to Allen Robinson. I am ex-military and take exception to your wording. I think you should go back and find what medal was actually awarded for what (more specifics) and correct the record in the next Semester. The words “medal of honor” are normally reserved for action in combat and this would not appear to be in that category. In my opinion, that is a significant mistake, not made on purpose but which certainly should be corrected. I am surprised that someone on your editing staff did not catch that.

Chris Righter ‘56 Natick, Massachusetts From the editor: Mr. Righter is correct. Allen received a medal to honor his humanitarian service in Pakistan. Unfortunately, the Semester editing “staff” consists of me, myself and I, and in the frenzy of making everything fit I edited the caption down so far that I misrepresented the award.

I certainly regret the error.

when the Treat science building was constructed and in 1960 I ordered the eight stereo dissecting microscopes that have been very photogenic ever since.

Bob McCoubrie Rosemount, Minnesota This much belated letter is written with scores of Hebron Academy memories in mind. I recall the advantages of academic exploration into infinity and the largesse of the faculty when we questioned. I had the luxury of lettering in seven different sports with nothing but encouragement along the way. I do recall George Helwig telling me that I was too short to pole vault on the track team as a sophomore and he had no idea how much that comment aided me in breaking Duncan Black’s school record two years later at a Bowdoin College meet. Thus, I enclose a picture of my first effort after double knee surgery at the World Masters competition in 2010. Please ensure that Mr. Helwig receives this gift from the world’s shortest pole vaulter!

The Hebron I knew allowed the exertion of independent

I was on the Hebron faculty from 1956 to 1961 under Claude Allen. A few years ago I asked if I could be put on the mailing list and have had the pleasure of reading the Hebron Semester ever since. Shades of the old days! I noted that several issues had pictures of my biology lab in them. There was money available The “world’s shortest pole vaulter” at the 2010 World Masters competition in Kamloops, Canada.

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thinking with a dose of consistency of effort to survive and adapt to new and changing life issues. Claude Allen provided a rather specific guidepost at the time; however that anchor lasts a lifetime and when circumstances became seemingly overbearing the anchor became a life preserver. The growth process always continues and we never forget what was done nor how it was accomplished. The expansion of the school academic curricula and sporting endeavors since I attended is nothing but impressive for an institution of this size.

Subsequent to my retirement from private practice in psychotherapy I have kept active in substitute teaching, sailing, cross country skiing, cycling and still competing in the pole vault.

Retirement to me is just a brief pause between tiers of enjoyment.

Jose Cesteros ’51 Leon, Iowa As usual, I read [the Semester] cover to cover...and what a pleasant surprise to find inside the picture and my exact words to David Stonebraker about the Earl Brown ski area [Ed: we were hoping to surprise George and succeeded!].

That was a fun project that involved a lot of students and some faulty to create a ski area from wooded hillside farm acreage. Ev-

Not to be outdone by his former student, George Helwig sent us this photo and a note: I still do Senior Olympics here in Maryland. I’ve had both hips and the right knee replaced so I can’t run. No problem with the weight events, however. This summer will be my last in the 85–89 division. Next year it will be 90–94.

eryone pitched in and we moved from Streaked Mountain to Earl Brown without missing a season.

I have been carrying on a good correspondence with Bob Bryan over the past year and have listened to “Bert and I” so many times over the years that I about know it by heart. Bob was a postgraduate early during my eleven years at Hebron and was in my senior biology class... and also on my track team. A truly great human being!

George Helwig Severna Park, Maryland

We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity and length.

Opinions expressed are those of the writer. Letters that attack others are not acceptable.

Send letters to: Semester Magazine, Hebron Academy, PO Box 309, Hebron ME 04238 or email them to: jadams@hebronacademy. org.

the academy Cum Laude Society welcomes new members

Summer Reading Every few years we take an informal poll of what our faculty and staff members plan to read over the summer.

We’d like to share them with you. Maybe you’ll discover a new favorite!

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oogle employee Irakly George Arison ’96 was the speaker at this year’s Cum Laude Society induction. An entrepreneur, political analyst and author, Mr. Arison told students to be open minded about their education, to dream big and to take measured risks, because you never know where life will lead you. Front row: Polly Drown ’11*, Mr. Arison, Nicole Allen ’11, Ju Hwan Kim ’11 and Jai Kim ’11*. Second row: Lou Caraglia ’11, Tom Cummings ’11*, Dong Hee Lee ’12, Allyson Strachan ’12 and Mar Bartolomé Narbón ’11. Back row: Xi Chen ’11, Soo Yeon Kim ’12, Chang Xu ’11, Nat Blackford ’12, Ian Choi ’12 and Harry Trask ’12. Not pictured: Alicia Schultz ’12.

* Inducted last year.

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ongratulations to the faculty and staff listed below who mark significant milestones this year. Forty percent of Hebron Academy’s full-time employees have been at the school for 10 or more years and 60 percent for five or more.

35 years Shirley Savage Housekeeping David Stonebraker English; Archivist

20 years Kathy Gerrits-Leyden Mathematics Leslie Guenther Athletic Director; Mathematics

The Book Thief, Markus Zusak Buried Secrets, Joseph Finder Circling the Drain, Amanda Davis City of Thieves, David Benioff Fall of Giants, Ken Follett Firefly Lane, Kristin Hannah Golf in the Kingdom, Michael Murphy Great House, Nicole Krauss The Great Night, Chris Adrian House of Mirth, Edith Wharton The Land of Painted Caves, Jean Auel Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert (trans. Lydia Davis) Mudbound, Hillary Jordan No Country for Old Men, Cormac McCarthy Pool, Robin Beaudette (mother of Eric ’12) Run, Ann Patchett The Testament, John Grisham

15 years Carnie Burns English 10 years Jim Bisesti Business Manager John King Head of School Marcia King Academic Guidance Mike Moody Sage Food Service Brian Tibbetts Sage Food Service

A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen A Year in the Merde, Stephen Clarke

Non-Fiction Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout, Philip Connors The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, David McCullough Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand The Warmth of Other Suns: The epic story of America’s great migration, Isabel Wilkerson

Series Presidential Agent, W.E.B. Griffin Stieg Larsson Discworld, Terry Pratchett Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling

5 years Bill Flynn Academic Guidance Jennifer Godomsky Student Health Center Chris Hemmings Middle School Dave Inglehart English Cindy Johnston Business Office Max Jones Dean of Students; Latin Pat Layman Director of Advancement

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Veni, vedi, vici...no, Italia nobum vicit

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e left the lion of a Maine March and landed in the lamb of Roman primavera. And the lambs were there! As we started north from Rome to our villa near Florence, we passed field after field, bright spring green and dotted with beige sheep and gleaming white new lambs. Our caravan of Fiat Doblos was linked by Mr. Jones’s walkie-talkies, complete with daily handles such as Roadrunner, Obiwan and Princess Peach. The sky was cloudy and the Tiber swollen with recent rain. Though our first two days were wet, we had sunny skies for the remainder of our trip. And where did we go? And what did we see? And what did we do?

Siena and San Gimignano The town of fourteen contrades, a striped Duomo, and our first (and by far not the last) taste of gelato.

Lucca and the Grotte del Vente (Cave of Winds) Stalactites, snow-capped peaks and a bike ride on the city walls.

Venice Prettier than a post card, music and pigeons in the Piazza

San Marco, the Doge’s palace decorated with of gilt-edged ceilings and blown glass chandeliers.

Florence Art is everywhere in this city on the Arno! A carousel ride, another bell-tower climb, Bruneleschi’s Dome, the statue of David, the Uffuzi gallery, and Segways on cobblestones, topped off with a magical, moonlight drive to Viterbo.

The intrepid travelers. Front: Françis Bluteau ’11, Erika Thomas ’11, Noelle Giguere ’13, Tom Cummings ’11 and Mike Bouchard ’11. Back: Christina English ’11, Jian Zhou ’13, Eric Beaudette ’12, Mr. Cross, Harry Trask ’12, Mr. Jones, Ms. Coyne, Liam Hanafee Areces ’11 and Sophie Bartolomeo ’11.

Citiva di Bagnoregia Our favorite day, a sleep-in and brunch, a tour of an olive oil press, across the footbridge to the 2500-year old hilltop town of Civita, with the best dinner of the trip courtesy of the students: chicken in lemon cream sauce, fresh pasta with garlic and olive oil, salad with a dressing made from our host’s olive oil, and yummy dessert à Bluteau.

Rome The eternal city. Two days was not enough but we saw a lot: Palatine Hill, the Forum, Trajan’s Column, Mussolini’s “wedding cake”, the Colosseum, the Spanish steps, McDonald’s in Rome (complete with a barristo), Trevi Fountain, Capitoline Hill and Marcus Aurelius on horseback, Circus Maximus (12 races per day, 260 days per year, seating for 250,000!), the Vatican Christina English ’11 and Eric Beaudette ’12 imagine an earlier time at the Colosseum in Rome.

Jian Zhou ’13 rides the carousel in Florence.

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Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon (2000 years old, a veritable wonder!), Bernini’s Four Rivers Fountain, and St. Peter’s.

How to end our trip? Dining at a lovely restaurant in Viterbo, eating well and celebrating Ms. Coyne’s birthday!

Cynthia Reedy Chair, Language Department

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an you imagine a group of boisterous teenagers voluntarily keeping quiet? On April 15, 2011, over 20 Hebron students did just that, as part of a national Day of Silence intended to call attention to the silencing effect of bullying and harassment in schools, particularly against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered classmates.

Hebron Academy’s Gay/ Straight Alliance (GSA) organized an event that allowed over 100 members of the Hebron community to participate. Students Nicole Allen ‘11, Allison Cummings ‘12, Abbie Small ‘12, Lindsey Hughes ‘12, Alicia Schultz ‘12 and Amanda Small ‘14 kicked off the event by making wearable purple ribbons

to remind us all of the Purple Spirit Day held in the fall.

Additionally, Nicole, Abbie, Lindsey and Eric attended the Southern Maine Day of Silence meeting in Topsham on April 7th.

Earlier in the week, GSA members invited anyone in the community to compose anonymous “cards of intention” allowing those in the community to write why they support the Day of Silence and similar efforts. Concurrently, many students and faculty signed a letter to state District 96 Representative Jeffrey Timberlake (R-Turner) asking that he support LD-1237, the legislation that was put before the State Education Committee asking for tougher anti-bullying laws for schools in the State of Maine. Junior Lindsey Hughes drafted the letter and over 40 individually signed copies were expedited to the State House.

On Friday, the rainbow flag flew on the school flagpole. Those observing the day carried cards with them that explained why they were being quiet for the day. At school meet-

ing, those participants were invited to stand while GSA members and friends read some of the cards of intention. Nearly 40 students and teachers stood at the front of the room. The mix of silence and various voices reverberated powerfully.

At the end of the school day, the Hebron community was invited to the Victory Bell to enjoy rainbow cupcakes and to ring the bell to “break the silence.”

Over the weekend, the GSA sponsored a showing of the movie RENT, the story of a group of friends in New York City in the 1990s, some of whom are living and dying with the HIV virus.

This year’s Day of Silence is officially over, but the banner of signatures and messages is posted on campus, the rainbow flag hangs in the dining room, and purple ribbons still adorn jackets and backpacks.

Julie Middleton and Anna Skeele

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great play can only be seen as great if the cast and crew live up to the show’s reputation, which makes performing a wellloved musical like Jesus Christ Superstar so tricky. According to the reviews: the exciting combination of this year’s convincing, committed, and blood-stained cast, alongside the talented production crew allowed the Hebron Players to keep JCS in the great category, where it belongs.

“We wanted to make an impression on tried and true JCS fans and entertain first timers, too,” said director Julie Middleton.

Clockwise from opposite bottom left: Jesus (Andrew Burgess ’11) and his disciples; Judas (Max Middleton ’12), Mary Magdalene (Christina English ’11) and Jesus; Pontius Pilate (Ian Choi ’12) condemns Jesus to death; Polly Drown ’11 as Simon Zealotes; priests Shirley Chen ’11, Abbie Small ’12, Yena Kang ’12, Nat Blackford ’12 (Caiaphus), Matt Fensore ’12 (Annas), Rob MacLellan ’11 and Kim Vigneau ’11; “Mary Girls” Allison Cummings ’12, Haley Grimmer ’13, Charlotte Middleton ’14, Keeana Abreu ’14, Janelle Tardif ’14 and Ju Hee Kim ’13; “Superstars” Sarah Bryan, Steve Middleton, Ian Cross, Max Jones, Anna Skeele, Brian Jurek, Emily Bonis and Grace Drown; Sydney Randall ’14 as Peter; Harry Trask ’12 as King Herod.

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Scientific exploration continues

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he spring science fair is a venerable tradition in the annals of Hebron Middle School history. For the twentieth time, the sixth, seventh and eighth graders researched a scientific topic, wrote a report and presented their findings at the annual middle school science fair. In addition to the obligatory tri-fold poster, many students also created 3-D models of elements of their projects or conducted experiments during their research.

From the beginning, thendirector Leslie Guenther and science teacher Cynthia Reedy believed in having the middle school students become an “expert” about something that they learned all on their own. Ms. Guenther said, “The science fair has afforded students the opportunity to learn to do research, to practice good writing, and to present orally to their peers and others—all very important skills.”

Initially, prizes were awarded for certain criteria. “However, even if we praised the children’s projects to the sky, the students weren’t happy if they didn’t win a

prize.” Ms. Reedy said. “So we turned the science fair into a celebration of science and not a competition. We stayed true to the experience and review the presentations but do not ‘judge’ them. We give the students packets with the reviewers’ reflections on the presentations—this is tangible feedback that can be shared with parents.”

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his year, projects ranged from health topics (organic food, calories, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives and more); to environmental topics (interaction of animals in Africa,

In the hot seat. Eighth grader Coulton Williams explaining prescribed fires to former middle schooler Charlotte Middleton ’14.

glaciers, snowball earth, what makes the Dead Sea salty and so forth); to how the body works (memory, emotions, dreams, hypnotism, etc.).

Some students conducted experiments as part of their research. One student studying memory wanted to test the effect of stimulating another sense during memorization. He gave each student a piece of gum while they were memorizing vocabulary words and then again during the testing. The test scores rose by an average of over 7 percent! Another student filmed his cousin to test his findings on lie detection and discovered that body language really does change when someone is lying.

Some of the models students created were equally impressive.

One student built a machine to generate static electricity, The past is prologue. Austin Stonebraker ’97, now a science teacher at Hebron, presents his project on aquatic insects to judges Brad Cummings (Charlie ’07, Claire ’09 and Tom ’11), Jay Woolsey and Andrea Powers (Arica ’97 and Jason ’94).

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creating quite a “buzz” during the science fair! Another used slinkys to demonstrate wave movement, and a third student created a glacier diorama.

Parents, grandparents, and the Academy community were invited to see the projects.

Science teachers Grace Drown and Louise Roy ’05 called each child up individually and shared positive comments made by the reviewers, which met with much applause.

“This year’s group did an outstanding job with colorful exhibits, technology use, report writing, and oral presentations.”

Mrs. Drown said. “One of our students was even asked to give his presentation to an Upper School science class!” Head of School John King also spoke to the assembled crowd, “I am so impressed with this group of students. I was lucky enough to be able to sit in and judge some of these presentations, and the confidence and sophistication these students showed during their presentations was incredible.”

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working on the railroad and is dedicated to preserving the WW&F and its predecessors. Soon after formally retiring, Mr. Whittemore was on the phone with Head of School John King, offering to host the end-of-year faculty party on the train. On Friday, June 10, over 60 faculty and staff members made the trip to Alna to ride the train and visit the museum. As you can see from this photo, Mr. Whittemore is enjoying his work on the railroad!

For more about the WW&F, including hours of operation, please visit www.wwfry.org.

PHOTO BY KATHY GERRITS-LEYDEN

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n January, we bade farewell to master plumber Brad Whittemore (father of Sherry ’96), who retired after 31 years of service to Hebron. Mr. Whittemore likes to be busy, and his retirement gave him more time to devote to his extra-curricular passion: the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum in Alna. The WW&F was a two-foot narrow gauge common carrier that operated from 1894 to 1933, running from Wiscasset to Albion and Winslow.

The full line was never completed. The museum was founded in 1989

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Winter athletics

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ebron teams reveled in a wonderful winter season. Plentiful snow meant full seasons for skiers and boarders, who chalked up several team and individual successes. On the hardwood, the boys’ JV basketball team was a solid contender while the girls’ varsity team advanced to state tournament play in Augusta again this year. Seeded #8, Hebron was matched up against #1 Richmond, and gave the Bobcats a great game right up until the final minutes of play.

The Lumberjacks were equally successful on the ice. The boys’ varsity “B” team played an expanded schedule which included several strong new opponents, while the girls’ varsity enjoyed another solid season, missing a bid to their New England tournament by only one place. The boys’ varsity team was again selected to the NEPSAC Division I Small Schools tourney, making their sixth consecutive appearance in post-season play.

After the regular hockey season ended, Alex Berry ’11, Alex Doumeng ’11, Shane Hearn ’12, Drake Hart ’12, Alex Mills ’12 and Lonnie Taylor ’12 joined players from Lewiston, St. Dom’s and Messalonskee on a youth team that won the national U18 Tier 2 tournament in Gates Mills, Ohio.

Boys Varsity Basketball Roman Tourney at Hyde 12/3 Gould 12/4 NYA 12/8 Gould (scrim) 12/11 Kents Hill 12/17 Governor’s 1/7 Dexter 1/8 Exeter 1/15 Middlesex 1/19 Brewster B 1/22 New Hampton B 1/24 Kents Hill 1/28 Hyde 2/8 Putnam Science 2/11 Vermont Academy 2/12 KUA 2/16 Hyde 2/18 Hyde CT 2/19 Putnam Science 2/23 Holderness 2/26 Brewster B

64 53 57 53 27 49 42 27 44 30 48 42 28 28 36 65 40 36 29 62

Boys Varsity Hockey 51 31 41 81 85 70 56 71 53 67 69 67 70 89 61 67 65 80 93 54

Girls Varsity Basketball Aleigh Mills Tourney @Kents Hill 12/3 Kents Hill 35 30 12/4 Hyde 38 41 12/8 Richmond JV (scrim) W 12/11 NYA 38 43 12/13 Pine Tree 29 10 12/17 Buckfield 25 23 1/5 Richmond 37 50 1/8 Traip 49 75 1/10 Kents Hill 41 22 1/12 Hyde 53 32 1/15 Old Orchard Bch 33 46 1/19 Waynflete 50 73 1/24 Pine Tree 45 29 1/25 Seacoast Christian 53 52 1/26 Sacopee 31 34 1/29 NYA 30 41 1/31 Buckfield 45 23 2/3 Gr. Ptlnd. Chrstn. 38 47 2/9 Seacoast Christian 35 28 2/10 Kents Hill 36 38 2/22 MPA quarterfinal vs. Richmond 38 53

Boys JV Basketball 12/8 12/10 1/5 1/10 1/15 1/17 1/19 1/28 1/29 2/3 2/9 2/11 2/16

Richmond Gould Richmond Hyde Kents Hill St. Dom’s NYA Berwick Gould NYA Kents Hill Buckfield Kents Hill

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Levi Lincoln ’11 lines up a free throw.

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11/23 Exeter 4 11/28 NE Stars (scrim) 5 11/29 Lawrence (scrim) 3 12/1 Holderness 4 12/3 Bridgton 5 12/4 PIngree 7 12/10 Acad. St. Louis 7 12/11 Dexter 4 Exeter Showcase 12/17 Exeter 8 12/18 Brewster 6 12/19 Governor’s Academy 2 Nichols Tourney 12/28 St. Francis 6 12/28 Nichols 1 12/29 New Hampton 1 12/30 KUA 1 1/5 New Hampton 4 1/8 South Kent 3 1/9 South Kent 5 1/14 KUA 2 1/15 Kents Hill 4 1/19 Bridgton 5 1/22 Tilton 3 1/28 Proctor 6 1/29 Brewster 6 2/1 NYA 6 6 2/4 Lawrence (OT) 2/9 Berwick 2 2/12 Albany Acad.

1 2/16 New Hampton 4 2/18 Cushing 2 2/19 Tilton 1 2/21 Berwick 3 2/23 NYA 3 2/26 Kents Hill 8 3/2 NE Quarterfinal vs. Tilton 1

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Girls Hockey 12/1 Tilton 12/3 NEWHL 12/4 Governor’s 12/8 Pingree 12/11 Southfield 12/12 Gunnery St. George’s Tourney 12/17 Thayer 12/17 St. George’s 12/18 Greenwich 1/11 St. Dom’s 1/14 Kents Hill 1/15 Stanstead 1/19 NYA 1/22 Proctor 1/26 New Hampton 1/28 Exeter 1/31 Brewster 2/4 Middlesex 2/5 Rivers 2/9 Berwick 2/12 Canterbury 2/13 Winchendon

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the academy Alpine girls take league title The girls’ Alpine team skied to a MAISAD title on February 11. In addition to their great team effort, all six members of the girls’ team finished in the top ten in the overall individual points standings for the season.

Johanna Haunold ’12 continued her fine performance, earning first place in the overall standings. Haley Grimmer ’13 finished in fourth place, Janelle Tardif ’14 followed in fifth place, and Julia Schneider ’14 (seventh), Polly Drown ’11 (ninth) and Liberty McKnight ’14 (tenth) rounded out the top ten.

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Cardigan Mountain Cushing Kents Hill St. Foy St. Foy Brewster

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Alpine Skiing 1/12 GS @Shawnee 1/19 SL @Kents Hill 1/21 GS @Sunday Riv. 1/26 GS @Shawnee 2/2 SL @Sunday Riv. 2/4 SL @Kents Hill 2/11 MAISAD C’ship @Shawnee 2/16 New Englands

Snowboarding 1/12 1/14 1/21 1/26 2/2 2/11

SS @Sunday Riv. BA @Kents Hill SS @Sunday Riv. SS @Sunday Riv. HP @Sunday Riv. BA @Kents Hill

MAISAD top ten finishers Liberty McKnight ’14, Julia Schneider ’14, Polly Drown ’11, Johanna Haunold ’12 (front), Haley Grimmer ’13 and Janelle Tardif ’14.

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Boys Varsity B Hockey 12/1 St. Dom’s 4 12/8 Berwick 11 12/10 Acad. St. Louis (ot) 3 12/11 Acad. St. Louis 1 12/13 Citadel HS 2 ME HS Hockey Invitational 12/28 Hampton HS 2 12/28 Tewksbury HS 4 12/29 Berlin HS 5 1/5 St. Dom’s 6 1/7 NYA 9 1/14 Kents Hill W 1/15 Tilton 6 1/19 Brewster 5 1/25 Bridgton B 2 1/28 NYA 1 2/11 Holderness 8 2/12 Moncton 7

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Rink rats return. The alumni/parent hockey game drew a small but spirited group of players this year. Kneeling: John Slattery ’04, building and grounds director Mike Hughes, George Dycio ’78, Michael Messuri (father of Mike ’11) and Dan Carpentier ’03.

Standing: Marc Roy ’78, Chuck Hall ’80, Erik Wisutskie ’09, James LeBlanc ’01, Ben Blais ’10, Josh Mosher ’10, Patrick Taylor ’00, Joe Hearn (father of Shane ’12), John Hart (father of Drake ’12), coach Matt Plante, Erik Rousseau ’06 and Adam Rousseau ’03.

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Spring athletics

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n especially good winter lingered into spring, but when the snow finally cleared Hebron’s spring teams were ready to go. Thanks to their steady play throughout the season, the boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse teams and the boys’ JV lacrosse team all earned the #1 seed for MAISAD tourney play. The boys’ JV and girls’ varsity teams earned MAISAD championship wins while the boys’ varsity team was narrowly edged out in what proved to be a real thriller of a game. On the diamond, the underdog boys’ varsity baseball team needed 10 innings to top Kents Hill in their MAISAD semifinal game, setting the stage for their convincing 7-1 victory in their championship game at Gould.

Congratulations as well to Hebron’s JV tennis teams: the girls’ JV team completed an undefeated season while the JV boys’ team paired eight wins with only one loss. The boys’ varsity tennis team had a strong season too, culminating with a victory in the MAISAD doubles tournament.

Varsity Baseball

Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse

4/09 Berwick 3 11 4/16 Proctor 0 5 4/22 Kents Hill 12 2 4/25 Winthrop (scrim) 4/27 Gould 3 4 5/03 Bridgton 3 11 5/07 Kents Hill 0 7 5/11 Gould 2 15 5/13 Kents Hill @ Auburn Suburban Field 9 0 5/18 MAISAD semifinal v. Kents Hill 5 4 5/21 MAISAD c’ship v. Gould 7 1

4/02 Portland HS Play Day (scrim) 4/09 St. Dom’s Play Day (scrim) 4/13 Hyde 4/14 Lewiston HS @ Bates College 4/16 Proctor

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Nine equals one. The baseball team celebrates their MAISAD win. Alex Berry ’11, Bryant Colon ’13, Nick Owen ’13 Sam Kinaswich ’13 (kneeling), Geno Wentworth ’11, Lou Caraglia ’11, coach James LeBlanc ’01, Joe Collins ’11, Elijah Moreshead ’13 and Greg Labbe ’14.

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Softball 4/14 Lewiston HS (scrim) 4/20 Berwick 7 19 4/25 Kents Hill 0 15 4/27 Exeter 0 10 4/30 Kents Hill 2 14 5/06 Buckfield 5 4 5/07 Kents Hill 0 7 5/13 Buckfield 11 7 5/18 MAISAD c’ship v. Kents Hill 0 14

Boys’ Varsity Tennis 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/27 5/02 5/07 5/11 5/13

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the academy

★ ★ ★ League Recognition The MAISAD Academic All-Conference Team is comprised of varsity impact players who are juniors or seniors and who have distinguished themselves both academically and athletically throughout the school year. Honored at Hebron for 2010–2011 are: Alex Doumeng ’11, Lou Caraglia ’11, Jenna Bosse ’12 and Ally Strachan ’12.

★ ★ ★ Titans clash. Sarah Markey ’11 readies herself to take the draw.

5/18 MAISAD singles @ Hebron 5/21 MAISAD doubles @ Hebron

5/18 MAISAD singles @ Hyde 5/21 MAISAD doubles @ Gould

Girls’ Varsity Tennis

Boys’ JV Tennis

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Double the fun Perfect season. Members of the undefeated girls’ junior varsity tennis team: Xi Chen ’11, Yishi Pan ’13, coach Tim Bonis, Rui Jian Xiao Yang ’11, Haolan An ’13, Soo Yeon Kim ’12, Jade Bermudez ’12 and Ju Hee Kim ’13.

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The boys’ varsity tennis team closed the regular season with a nearly perfect record. As accident and injury claimed players, JV player Alex Guay ’12 (right) joined Sam Blanchet ’12 in a pairing that paid off with the MAISAD doubles title.

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Oxford Hills Kents Hill Kents Hill Gould Oxford Hills Berwick Kents Hill Gould

Track and Field 4/16 Exeter Inv. 4/29 Telstar 5/04 Hebron/Hyde dual meet 5/14 MAISAD c’ship @ Hyde, ME 5/21 New Englands @ Hyde, CT

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Train your sons and daughters

by David W. Stonebraker

here does one begin to chronicle the dedication of the Chase and Found families— with a sweep of the years or with moments in time? Let us begin with the latter and aim the lens of Bill Chase’s camera at the second floor office in the Sturtevant Hall. A young teacher from Bennington, Vermont, meets with Headmaster Claude Allen, hopeful that there might be a position available that would bring him and his wife and daughter back to Maine, back to family roots. In the corner, feet tucked beneath her and reading a book is the toddler brought along to the interview because she could not be left. And she sits patiently, book upon her knees, while the grown-ups talk. It is the spring of 1972. Mr. Allen hires William Chase to teach history and supervise the recently constructed Hupper Library. It is Mr. Allen’s last hire before he departs for retirement to Paris Hill, and it is the start of a career for a young couple with their first child.

Two years later, David Rice would hire a similar young couple with toddler in tow to teach Chemistry and Biology, run laboratory sections and supervise a corridor. Bruce Found, having recently finished with coursework in preparation for advanced study and a thesis, was taking a bit of time away from the grind of university studies. He and wife Betsy would live on the second floor of Halford Dormitory, the dormitory for freshman and sophomore boys. And what a treat it was for their son 16 • Hebron Academy Semester • Spring–Summer 2011

Jason, then five, to have forty older brothers! He would revel in the life of the dormitory: so much to do, so many big people to imitate, so much language to learn. He quickly learned to “walk the walk,” mimicking the loose lope of the idle athlete down toward the fields or the languid shuffle of a reluctant scholar off to class; and he learned to “talk the talk” as well, though as often as not, his new command of schoolboy argot earned a frown or gasp for his parents.

Take the charge appointed

What was it like to begin? In each case, they came as couples, Bill and Bruce hired as young academics, Judy and Betsy to make themselves useful as they could. And all, in particular ways, not only became useful, but in time they shaped themselves to the Academy and the Academy to their vision of what is needful in a young person’s education and what experiences their passions dictated that a student should have.

Judy Chase immediately became the corresponding secretary for the retired Claude Allen—handling his dictated correspondence on campus, taking it to Paris Hill for signatures, then sitting to begin another round of Mr. Allen’s dictation. “And he was such an energetic correspondent,” Judy remembers. “He kept in touch with so many young men over the years,” a thought echoed by many alumni. After a session of correspondence, Judy would have tea with Eleanor Allen, discussing town and school happenings and perhaps planning an activity for the Ladies’ Circle of the Community Church.

Active always as a social group, the Ladies’ Circle impressed Judy as a group of individuals committed to “looking out” for others in the community. They embodied the “essence of the town. They were older women and yet they could run circles around me, a lesson in energy, good will and fun.” At a time when change was sweeping the nation, the women of the Ladies’ Circle “seemed before their time. They were independent women, professional women, women who were pursuing actives lives beyond the home.” And among their many activities, they also looked after the Academy students. At

a time when formal international programs had yet to begin, the Ladies’ Circle took the Academy’s international students under their broad and mothering wings.

For Betsy, being useful meant preparing the Life Science lab or the Earth Science lab (now the Middle School science room) for a day’s activities. At that time, science teachers used a teaching room for class work and the designated laboratories exclusively for lab activities.

Betsy spent her first year prepping the lab rooms, retrieving materials from lower storage areas in the building and then arranging the lab benches with the specific materials for the work to follow. In a year, she would take over the freshman Earth Science course and gradually, following the watershed work in genetics

I was a member of what I believe was the first Russian History class taught at Hebron Academy.

The small class and informal atmosphere of meeting in Mr. Chase’s office made learning about the Bolshevik revolution even more interesting, like we were just outside a window watching it happen. His style of restating important points in three different ways is something I’ve used in my career when training adults. Mr. Chase was also my advisor for a couple of years and I cherished his guidance. He took the time to check in on me post-graduation and met me for lunch during his trip to Florida. That was all many years ago, but my time at Hebron still resonates with me due in no small part to Mr. Chase. Kamala Hughes ’83

Bill Chase looks for his next shot at a 2008 Homecoming game. He and his camera were an ever-present fixture at all manner of games and events on campus. Photo by Tannery Hill Studios, Inc.

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I was on the nordic and alpine ski teams as a sophomore at Hebron. My sister Dana ’78 raced cross country as did our friend Nadia Tchao ’80, whom we sometimes affectionately called “Nads.” Biology teacher Bruce Found was our coach.

I don’t remember where we were—Bridgton, Kents Hill, Fryeburg—but, as was our tradition, most of the team had gathered near the finish line to cheer on Nadia, who was racing by, shouting “Go Nads” at the top of our lungs. Bruce turned to us and said “You might want to change your cheer.” We thought about it for a minute, then we all doubled over in laughter. It would take a biology teacher to hear a sexual reproduction reference standing knee-deep in the snow on a sub-freezing February afternoon. It still makes me smile. Bragdon Shields ’79

Gino Valeriani and Bruce Found go over the field of runners for the 2005 Homecoming road race. Bruce was always on hand to time the race and track the results. Photo by Tannery Hill Studios, Inc.

then prevailing, would direct the evolution of the ninth grade course to its present emphasis on two important principles—the presence of pattern and change in the natural world. “Treat Science Hall was built for the science instruction of the day,” she recalls. “Its laboratories, lecture hall and project spaces reflected ideas for instruction dominated by physical science in a boys’ boarding school.” Few could imagine the transforming effects on student laboratory work of the DNA research then developing through the 1970s, increasingly technologically based experimentation, computer simulation of methods impossible to create in a student laboratory or the development of “micro-techniques” in laboratory work.

Open fresh founts of beauty

Few could imagine, as well, the transforming influence of Bruce and Betsy Found upon Hebron’s science curriculum. As each has led the Science Department in turn as chair, they have together added the Genetics and Evolution course for the ninth grade, Advanced Placement sections in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and created upper level electives in Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Studies and Mechanics and Power.

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Bill Chase’s initial assignment at Hebron was to teach Medieval History to postgraduates, a curious reflection, especially when contrasted with today’s postgraduate offerings in contemporary politics and entrepreneurship, of what experiences would best serve the one-year student preparing for college. Bill has also taught sophomores, juniors and seniors, or as he says, “pretty much the whole curriculum,” including courses in World History, English History, Russian History, Western Traditions, United States History and United States History for Advanced Placement students as well as English Language Learner students, Current Issues and personal favorites, International Relations and Economics, electives the equal of collegiate seminars.

He has special affection for his sophomore offering, a class which has allowed him scope “to smell the historical roses,” shaping curriculum to reflect interests and passions without the attendant pressure of upper level offerings to serve specific curricula whether in United States History or the Advanced Placement Program.

Within the Western Traditions course, a favorite time has always been the presentation of individual genealogy projects, a time when for each student, “history can become a living

thing.” He recalls when one student discovered a forebear who had been an original Tuskegee Airman and another who found that an ancestor had been present at Ford’s Theater and, as a medical student, had drawn the death studies for the slain President Lincoln. In these activities, Bill takes particular pride not simply in the specific subject matter but in the “creation of an environment in which an awareness of the living quality of history may flourish.”

Bruce began his career as a biology teacher for sophomores and juniors at a time when the science program at Hebron focused on core subjects in physical and life science: required study in Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry for the first three years followed, in the senior year, by an elective in Physics, Astronomy or Geology. Initially, all science courses were “double-blocked,” allowing for an extended laboratory period at any time, an opportunity which, Bruce remembers, allowed a very major emphasis on laboratory technique and empirical methods, “serious preparation in the school years for future collegiate work in science.”

At the same time, Treat Science Hall, then but ten years old when Bruce began to teach, seemed well-equipped for the period with its emphasis on teaching spaces for math and sciences and including as well a “project lab” and “motor garage,” reflections perhaps of what the well-educated boy of the day should have experience with. The original plans for the building included both a teaching room and an adjacent laboratory space, a vision now realized only in the relationship of the biology lab with the teaching room shared by Betsy and Bruce. The “projects lab” passed through a series of re-conceptions as a wood shop, a sculpture studio, a computer lab and is presently a computer center divided into lab and teaching space.

The toil, to us committed

Betsy, Bruce and Bill all became long-tenured heads of their departments, and each considers shaping curriculum and mentoring teachers to be a pleasurable and important aspect of their contributions to the school. Bill Chase became chair of the History Department in 1973 and served until 2009, a span of 36 years, unmatched longevity of leadership. Bill speaks with pride of modernizing Hebron’s social studies curriculum in response to the two most significant changes in the Academy’s recent history: the admission of day students and the return of co-education after a 50-year hiatus. He added Economics and International Relations to the curriculum to emphasize current experiences in social science, and he fostered the inclusion of Current Issues, Psychology, Entrepreneurship and the current Freshman Humanities Program.

Bruce Found became chair of the Science Department in 1980 and expanded the program first with the addition of Advanced Placement Physics, then AP Chemistry and Biology and further, with the addition of the exploratory Genetics and Evolution program for the ninth grade and upper level electives in Anatomy & Physiology and Environmental Science. Together Bruce and Betsy directed the department’s activity for 31 years.

Fashion the soul to duty

What makes a life—the progression of the years or particular times when many things coalesced into times of joy and love? When speaking of their time at Hebron, these couples naturally gravitate to the years when parenting coincided with teaching, when their children galloped on the stairs of Long Cottage and the Glover house, when they ranged over the campus with a pack of faculty children and considered all nooks and crannies of the Academy buildings their private dominion. For Julie and Nicole Chase and Jason Found, Hebron Academy was not only where they lived, but where they were at home. Long Cottage was always open to students from the moment in 1981 when Judy Chase came downstairs to discover one of Julie’s new freshman friends curled up in the living room while she waited to join Julie for the first day of field hockey preseason practice. For ten years, the Chases watched as their daughters went through the school, Julie graduating in 1985, Nicole in 1991. Bill notes that “teaching is one of the few professions where your children may see you at work wholly, that they see you exactly, for what and who you are.” And the situation is reciprocal, for in spite of the humorous quips that faculty children have far too many parents, both Judy and Bill delighted in their opportunity to watch their children’s formative years. Both Julie and Nicole were strong students, able, athletic, immersed in many aspects of the school. Judy described her own sports experience, especially softball, as “nail biting,” for both girls had positions crucial to a team’s success—Julie as pitcher, Nikki as catcher. Yet for Mom there were also the breathless moments when the blur of the arm and release was followed by the bark of a strike or the slap of the ball to the big mitt was followed by the flashing arc of the throw down to second—moments of joy caught in time and lost to time.

There were family moments as well for Judy associated with Christmas at the Community Church, times when Julie was the “littlest angel” in the Christmas Pageant or when Nikki and friends of the Shepardsfield Singers lifted

Bruce in 1981

Judy in 1981

Betsy in 1981

Bill in 1977

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Bill and Ariel in 1994.

Bill Wallace and Betsy in 1992.

the holiday anthems to the candlelit hall. Bill remembers musical moments as well, especially when in 1988 Nikki sang out Audrey’s epiphany in Little Shop of Horrors that “Suddenly Seymour is standin’ beside me…,” or again at a Spring Festival concert in the basement of Atwood Hall, then Music Department space, when Nikki filled the space with Fantine’s lament from “Les Miserables,” “I dreamed a dream of time gone by, / When hope was high and life, worth living. / I dreamed that love would never die.” Such moments cannot last, and yet in memory they do become the fabric of life lived in the Hebron community.

For Betsy and Bruce, Jason’s thundering “big wheel” riding toy resonates in the halls of memory of life in Halford Dormitory. Like the Chases, Betsy and Bruce focus on Jason’s years in the school, first as a new pollywog in Bill Wallace’s Oxford Hills Swim Club and later as a student in his high school years, always at home in Glover House and filling it with study and friendship. When asked for memories of Jason and swimming, Bruce found that the years had a way of flowing together in a cycle of winter weekends traveling the frozen roads of Maine, of the warm breath of chlorine from Kittery to Old Town and all the community pools in between. For nearly a decade, Betsy and Bruce followed Jason’s swimming competitions and watched their son grow under the influence of Coach Bill Wallace. Bruce recalls that as “a young swimmer, Jason looked up to those who were ahead—to the Turlish sisters, Cora ’86 and Hannah ’87, to Kate Thoman ’87 (now an Academy trustee) and Charlie Lownes ’84 (Hebron Athletic Hall of Fame). They influenced him strongly in the value of hard work and dedication, the value of being a part of community.”

Here shall new gems be fitted

Biology lab with Bruce in 1997.

Kathryn Gardner ’85 and Judy in 1996.

The children of both families benefitted from the academic opportunities that Hebron presented them, but both couples also stress that the greatest benefits of having their children at Hebron were intangible, far beyond the opportunities of the classroom and sport. The foundation gained in the family and in the school for independence, self-reliance and self-discipline, of knowing at first hand the value of friendship and community—these to Bruce Found were the rocks in place for Jason of a solid foundation for college and for life. Judy Chase says it this way, “My girls were just two ‘country girls’ who benefitted immensely from meeting with, studying with, playing with and empathizing with a diverse community of young people sharing common values.”

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Family, friendship, community, values—the words echo and resonate often in what Judy and Bill, Betsy and Bruce say as they respond to questions about their time at Hebron. There were moments they remember as they shaped their lives to the Academy, moments when they thrilled to the accomplishments of their children and moments when they felt the joy and passion that comes with working in schools. But of what are they proudest?

The seeds of love and light

Modest to a fault, each would attempt to deflect the question, but when pressed, each responded with comments that reflect very strongly their shaping influences upon the Academy and their core beliefs about the values it sustains.

Predictably, Judy Chase is proud of her work in admissions. “The best part is meeting the kids, of course,” she says with a twinkle, but also important is “making a connection to families, presenting the value of independent education and making a first impression that can make a difference by adding a personal touch” to bring a potentially stressful situation into perspective.

She continues, “The majority of our families know the value of independent education, so it is a pleasure to serve them.” She respects the many Hebron families who work incredibly hard to make Hebron affordable; they reflect the essential character of the Academy, the work ethic, the fabric of the community, an appreciation born of sacrifice. Judy is equally proud of her work for the Hebron Community Church and has, over the years, shepherded critical grants to allow the church to make important renovations.

While her efforts have helped to create a sound financial foundation at present, the Community Church, like so many rural parishes, remains a very small church but one loved dearly by those it serves. Bill is proud of his work for Hebron’s academic program, of “modernizing Hebron’s Social Studies curriculum” to reflect the changing demographic of the school with the addition of day students and women as well as, in recent years, to reflect the increasingly global nature of the student body and the curriculum.

As Bill is for work in social studies, Bruce Found is proud of helping to shape Hebron’s science curriculum, especially to increase offerings in life sciences, to emphasize field work in sciences as well as laboratory work, to bring an environmental emphasis into the Biology program and the freshman offering in Genetics and Evolution. He describes this shaping as “creating a web of work in the discipline,” of generating outreach to organizations within the state that can bring Hebron students into contact with the

Judy Chase (center) with daughters Nicole ’91 and Julie ’85, enjoy a slide show of “historical” photos at the 2010 Homecoming dinner honoring the Chases and Founds.

Photo by Dennis Griggs, Tannery Hill Studios, Inc.

real stuff of natural science, into contact with the Maine Audubon Society, the Soil Conservation District, the Department of Wildlife and Inland Fisheries as well at the State Envirothon program. He also waxes sentimental for the years spent with Nordic skiers on the networks of trails behind Long Cottage and more recently below the campus toward Marshall Pond. It is easy to recreate the enduring image of the man, soft hat cocked upon the head, leaning on cane poles, well-waxed skis underfoot with just the right mix of ‘kick and glide.’

For Betsy, pride comes from two sources— her efforts as Dean of the Faculty and as Advanced Placement Biology teacher. She speaks of the work accomplished during fifteen years while serving four different Heads of School to improve Hebron’s faculty compensation to a more favorable position relative to similar New England schools as well as the creation of professional development opportunities and the encouragement of younger faculty to take advantage of the school’s support for continuing education and professional enrichment. At the same time, her twenty years of work with Advanced Placement Biology students, years in which her students perennially garnered qualifying scores on the national Advanced Placement Exam, scores which

My dearest Judy, I often wonder if you realize how awestruck I was by you in the summer of ’94. I came to work in the admissions office after a pretty rough junior year—my confidence and self-esteem were injured and I was weary of the tasks and social situations my job would entail. Answer the phones and talk to strangers? Are you kidding? Have lunch with staff members? But I’m just a kid!

Talk to alumni and trustees? Why would they want to talk to me? Write letters to prospective students? What if I sound like an idiot? Of course I did not share these fears with you. I think I was more scared of disappointing you than I was of all these possible situations I would eventually tackle. Those first few weeks, I watched you like a hawk trying to absorb as much as I could and figure out how I would conduct myself in this professional setting. Thankfully you didn’t give me room to hesitate or give in to my fear. You treated me like a capable young woman and your confidence in me got me over the hump. In no time I was beating you to the phone, accepting invitations to lunch in the dining hall with various staff members, chatting freely with trustees and alumni who breezed through the Stanley Building, and conducting campus tours in my sleep. Looking back, you deserve a tremendous amount of credit for helping shape the professional I have become today. You remain one of my most important and influential mentors in the game of life and I am so grateful that I have always been able to rely on you for sound advice and unbiased perspective. You are a part of my heart and I weep, knowing I won’t be able to pop into the Stanley Building any time for a chat. You have presence, Judy Chase, and that presence will be sorely missed at Hebron Academy. Happy retirement Judy and Bill. You deserve all the years that are to come. Meredith Robinson Hanby ’95

then allowed them flexibility or advancement in their college studies. Each member of one group, her “Dream team” class from 2007, compiled perfect scores on the AP Exam, an unprecedented achievement. More recently, Betsy involved her Biology and Environmental Studies students in creating the “wetland compensation plan” necessary to achieve environmental approval to create the new Allen Field.

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Ninth grade Biology wasn’t my strongest subject, but I really enjoyed Mrs. Found’s class. One day our assignment was to determine our own blood type. We were all issued little finger-prickers and told to have at it. This was a problem for me because I have always had a pathological fear of needles. I sat there for the entire double lab period unable to prick my finger, and trying not to be obvious about the situation. Finally lab period was over and I was “saved by the bell,” but devastated because I knew this couldn’t be good for my already flagging grade. On the way out, Mrs. Found pulled me aside. She waited for the lab to empty and then said to me, “Don’t tell the others, but this lab doesn’t count toward anybody’s final grade. You know, I wouldn’t be able to do it, either!” Meredith Tarr ’88

Along life’s devious road

As the couples prepare to leave the Academy, they can point with pride to the accomplishments of their careers; but they also share the excitement of what is to come. “I think I still have something to give, and I will find it hard not to be active,” says Bill Chase. From a home base on Horseshoe Pond in proximity to Augusta, Bill may become a volunteer at the State House or a docent at the Maine State Museum while Judy looks forward to volunteering with service groups and becoming an active bridge player again. Betsy and Bruce look forward to simple pleasures in Brunswick, to playing a more active role as “Guppy and Grampy” to granddaughter Marin, a trio of tireless explorers of tidal pools and vernal pools, of quaking bogs and upland meadows. They look forward as well to travel—to the rain forests of Central America, especially Costa Rica, and perhaps further afield to Alaska or the Antipodes. Above all, they look forward to Betsy’s continued recovery as she works to regain the gift of speech, the ability to share her love for all creatures great and small. Each of these Hebron persons expressed the feeling that leaving the school was “bittersweet,” for they will

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miss especially students and colleagues, but all agree that while it is hard to go, it is time to go.

Adventure awaits.

In early June, the Founds and Chases celebrated at a dinner where remembrances and tributes flowed freely from friends and colleagues, former students and past faculty. In the warm wishes of the evening were tributes from former students, now teachers, and from younger colleagues who celebrated Judy and Bill, Betsy and Bruce in the same way that these teachers had, in another time, celebrated the retiring lions of Mr. Allen’s era. A cycle continues, for among the colleagues gathered to celebrate their departing friends, among the families whose young children rumpus along the corridors and paths of the school today are the teachers who may become legend to a generation of Hebron students yet to come, a group of teachers whose commitment to family and to Hebron, whose passion for teaching and learning and whose insistence on sound values and excellence will echo the dedication and devotion celebrated now in the retirements of Judy and Bill Chase, Betsy and Bruce Found.

Betsy Found in the biology lab with Julien Guerard ’08 and Jen Duguay ’08.

Photo by Bob Handelman.

Betsy Found, Bruce Found, Bill Chase and Judy Chase, outside the School Building. Photo by Skip Churchill.

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What we give

Commencement coordinator David Stonebraker with the class banner; Tom Cummings and Malorie Johnson; Mike Bouchard, Geno Wentworth and AJ Bloomingdale; Moeko Ogawa and trustee Susan Geismar (parent of Emily ’02, Anna ’05, James ’10 and Bradley ’13).

makes a life I ’m not going to start this speech by talking about Hebron or graduation, but about a man who played tennis, Arthur Ashe. Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Arthur Ashe was a skinny kid, and there was no hint in his gangly frame that he would become one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Arthur Ashe graduated first in his high school class and earned a tennis scholarship to UCLA, unusual for a teenager from Richmond. During his sophomore year, he was the first African-American to be selected to the US Davis Cup team. This was significant not only for Ashe and for African-Americans, but for black tennis players all over the world.

Ashe rapidly succeeded in a white-dominated sport, and in 1965, earned his first national title, winning the NCAA championship. In 1968, Ashe led the US Davis Cup team to victory and won the US Open.

In 1969 Ashe extended his influence even further. He joined with a few other players to found the Association of Tennis Professionals. The popularity of the sport was skyrocketing and yet the prize money offered was not comparable to other professional sports. That year, Ashe took a more public stand against racial prejudice. When he applied for a visa to play in the South African Open, he was denied because he was a man of color. Ashe didn’t ignore this prejudice and fought hard against the racial discrimination of apartheid. As a result of his actions, South Africa was expelled from Davis Cup play and from the professional

tennis tour. Many stood behind Ashe and with their support, Ashe continued his campaign well beyond the world of tennis, publicizing the horrors of apartheid rule.

During his career, Arthur Ashe won over eight hundred titles, including three Grand Slams; ranked number one in the world, Ashe was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame. Ashe was respected not just as a sportsman but for his activism in human rights, earning honorary doctorates from several universities, including Dartmouth and Princeton.

In 1988, Arthur Ashe’s life took a complete turn when he was diagnosed with AIDS. Facing what at the time was a death sentence, he remained the fighter he was. At a time when speaking of AIDS was socially taboo, Ashe educated the public on HIV/ AIDS prevention, creating awareness and understanding of the disease.

Arthur Ashe died in 1993 from the effects of the disease. In his honor, a plaque outside of the center court in Flushing Meadows reads: From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

Above: Hebron Cup winner Polly Drown with her sister Lydia ’09 and mother Grace.

Left: class president AJ Bloomingdale delivers the addresses his classmates at Commencement.

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Spanish teacher Sarah Bryan with Andrew Burgess and his mother, trustee Meredith Strang Burgess; Jackie Aaskov, Mike Messuri and Amber Aaskov; Jock Cooperrider and Christina English; Mar Bartolomé Narbon in the procession.

Baccalaureate Awards American Classical League and National Junior Classical League Cum Laude Certificate Abigail Ellen Small ‘12, Level 3 Maxima Cum Laude Certificate Erika Lee Thomas ‘11, Level 3 •• Humanity and Social Justice Award Lindsey Louise Hughes ‘12 •• Outdoor Leadership Prize Matthew David Fensore ‘12 •• Compton Prize in Languages Allison Nicole Cummings ‘12 •• L. Edward Willard Prize in English Soo Yeon Kim ‘12 •• Cum Laude Prize in Geometry Colleen Mitchell ‘14 and Yue Zhou ‘13 •• Dr. Louis Friedman Mathematics Prize Sung Hyun Choi ‘12 •• Charlotte R. Stonebraker Community Scholarship Prizes Elijah Dickson Moreshead ‘13 and Emily Elizabeth Wyman ‘13 •• Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Nathaniel Stephenson Blackford ‘12 •• Colby Book Award Sung Hyun Choi ‘12 •• Middlebury Book Award Harry Deneen Trask ‘12 •• Dartmouth Book Award Dong Hee Lee ‘12 •• Williams Book Award Nathaniel Stephenson Blackford ‘12 •• Harvard Book Prizes Maxwell Asa Middleton ‘12 and Allyson Janet Strachan ‘12

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read these words many years ago, before I knew much about the man, and I’ve never forgotten them. But what does this have to do with us, the class of 2011? When you think about it, Arthur Ashe’s words describe the culture of this community. At Hebron, giving is central to who we are.

Many of us started making our Hebron life four years ago. On the first day we freshman were loaded onto busses, and headed even deeper into the wilderness to a pond a few miles down the road. We unloaded the canoes in the pouring rain and paddled to an island in the middle of the pond. None of us knew one another. Despite the initial awkwardness, it was remarkable to see how quickly we made friends and bonded as a class. We had already begun to support one another, putting out our hands to those in need, both figuratively and literally.

At Hebron we have shared sit-down dinners, morning meetings, and of course the dreaded study halls. We have also lived our own unique Hebron experiences, in different dorms and classes, fields and courts.

Yet we have all walked along the common Hebron path as a group, giving in our own ways. Remember the hockey games?

Everyone stood and cheered the team; along the boards, the talented pianist from China stood next to the captain of the basketball

Marine Corps representatives presented Lou Caraglia with a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship at Baccalaureate.

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The newly graduated seniors lined up to take a pull on the bell rope.

team. We watched out for one another and made sure that no one was left behind.

While we have often excelled on the playing fields and in the classroom, we have also experienced failures, defeat. But at Hebron, we learn how to deal with setbacks, how to grow from our mistakes. Let’s take a look at the football team. Although they didn’t have a winning season this year, they fought for every game and played every play to the absolute fullest. What we give is important, and leaders like Levi, Lou, and Sean always made sure that the team never gave up and that they held their heads high.

As Mr. King has often told us, we should not leave Hebron today having only made an impression but by making a difference. I think that we have done so, whether we’ve been at Hebron for one year or eleven, like Tommy, or like the Chases and the Founds, a combined 141 years!

We volunteer at the local elementary school, and we donate blood in the annual Red Cross drive. We run to support Breast Cancer Awareness and MS Research. When the hurricane hit Haiti last year, adults and students in the community raised money for Physicians without Borders and the Red Cross. Ms. Littlefield and Mr. Flynn, who direct the Academic Guidance Program, run an orphanage in Malawi, Africa, where

Chang Xu, Xi Chen, Kun Yu Poon, Huanxi Wu, Yaou Yu, Yumeng Cheng; Nicole Allen and her parents; James Miller and Rob MacLellan with their honorary classmate, retiring history teacher Bill Chase.

Commencement Awards

Betsy and Bruce Found wait their turns as Bill and Judy Chase receive diplomas making them honorary members of the Class of 2011 and recognizing their many years of service to Hebron Academy.

Hebron students and faculty give time from their summer breaks to work at the Littlefield Home. Although Hebron might seem, at first glance, just a small community up in the wilds of Maine, we aren’t, we’re a part of something much larger.

What we give makes a life. Everyone here today has given something to us, teaching us, cleaning our classrooms, shoveling our dorm steps after yet another blizzard.

Trustees, coaches, admissions and kitchen staff, all are part of our collective Hebron experience in ways we don’t always realize.

I understood this three weeks ago when my close friend and I were involved in a very scary accident just a half mile down the road. One of the first firefighters on the scene was the head of our maintenance department, Mr. Hughes. Although we didn’t know Mr. Hughes very well, it was very comforting to see his familiar face at such a horrible time. Jud Sommer, a Hebron trustee, drove immediately to the accident scene, comforting my mom as well as me.

When we returned to campus, Alex and I were cared for by the infirmiry and dorm staff, even to the extent of Mr. LeBlanc letting me drive his own car to regain my confidence. Their collective support eased considerably the trauma of the accident for Alex and me.

This event gave me the opportunity to feel the power of this community. I hope that in these last few moments of graduation, as we sit together for the last time, you look back on your own Hebron experiences and feel that same power. Before you leave today find the person who was important and thank him or her for being there for you, even though you may not have realized it at the time. As a class, lets collectively thank you, all of you, our parents who have given of themselves to allow us this opportunity, the Chases and the Founds and so many around us who have given so much of their own lives to bring us to this moment.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

Academic Excellence in Art Xi Chen • in English Polly Holman Drown • in History Thomas Cordell Cummings • in Latin Erika Lee Thomas • in Mathematics Chang Xu • in Music Andrew Charles Burgess and Robert A. F. MacLellan • in the Sciences Ju Hwan Kim • in Spanish Michael Joseph Bouchard II •• Senior Scholarship Prize Ju Hwan Kim •• Excellence in Drama Andrew Charles Burgess •• Tyler/ Grandmaison Scholarship Erika Lee Thomas •• Bernat Memorial Award Nicole Louise Allen •• Lorimer Scholarship Prize Christina Aubrey English •• Regis A. Lepage Scholarship Prize Michael Joseph Bouchard II •• Reed Awards Maggie Veronica Lane and Alexander Pascal Doumeng •• Bessie Fenn Award Sarah Allison Markey •• Athletic Award Levi Wayne Lincoln •• Leyden Award Andrew Charles Burgess •• Edward Tate II Green Key Award Natalia Shanice Peña •• Ernest Sherman Award Robert A. F. MacLellan •• Charles and Amy Dwyer Memorial Award Louis J. Caraglia •• Milton G. Wheeler Good Fellowship Award Taylor Michael Theriault •• Phemister Award Jai Kyeong Kim •• Risman Honor Award •• Thomas Cordell Cummings •• Hebron Academy Cup Polly Holman Drown

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t Hebron we have learned that giving is not just about money, it’s about personal time, energy and attitude. Hebron has been our foundation, and now we must go out and do extraordinary things and make our own lives. As president of the Class of 2011, my challenge to you is to discover and nurture your own gifts, and as you leave here today, make not just a living but a life.

Andrew Butter Bloomingdale, Jr. president, Class of 2011

Cristian Gumbs ’11 (center) was congratulated by his brothers, Jose Gumbs ’07 and Greg Gumbs ’06.

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Violinists Polly Drown ’11, Dong Hee Lee ’12 and Kexin Wang ’13 tackle a passage from Nicolai RimskyKorsakov’s Sheherezade.

Sound track

by Jennifer F. Adams

Polly Drown ’11 squares her shoulders, sets bow to string, and begins the famous violin cadenza in Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sheherazade.

The rest of us wait quietly for the cue to come back in and together recreate another world, another time. The 18 of us—from four different countries and ranging in age from sixth grader Tehya Johnson to “seasoned” adults like me and language teacher Cynthia Reedy— are playing nineteenth century music on instruments made in the twentieth, while just off stage a student records the concert using the latest twenty-first century technology.

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usic is all around us these days. Everyone seems to have an iPod, we can get radio streamed to our computers or cars and millions have weekly television dates with shows like American Idol.

Music marks our rituals and iconic moments. We play national anthems at Olympics medal ceremonies and “Taps” as a farewell at funerals. Do you remember the screaming teenagers who greeted the Beatles when they came to the

United States? How about Marian Anderson singing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when she was denied the opportunity to perform for an integrated audience at Washington’s Constitution Hall? And who can forget the sight of the United States senators and representatives gathered on the steps of the Capitol on September 11, 2001, spontaneously singing “God Bless America” at the end of that horrible day.

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Lean on me. The Hebeegeebees performing in 1993, their first year. Founded by science teacher Jen Craig (left), the group included Marie Quirk ’94 (hidden), Anna Labykina ’94 (hidden), Roby Peabody ’94, math teacher Bob Gunn, Julie Chick ’93, Lydia Pottle ’96 and Erica Litchfield ’94 (kneeling).

n 1993, new science teacher Jen Craig found herself missing the a cappella singing she had done at Amherst College. On a whim, she decided to start a group at Hebron. “It was just a lark, learning to arrange one song at a time, starting with three girls who loved to sing and me.” she recalled. “I think we sang ‘Lean on Me’ in the church.”

Small as they were, the Hebeegeebees were an instant hit, and both students and faculty eagerly joined the group. Eventually the interest was so strong that Mrs. Craig had to hold auditions. After two recordings and seven years, the Craigs moved on to Hotchkiss, where Mrs. Craig leads—and sings with—Calliope, a girls’ a cappella group. The Hebeegeebees slowly faded but were revitalized with the arrival of arts chair Beth Barefoot in 2008. Students audition in the fall, practice one evening per week and perform several times throughout the school year, both on campus and at alumni events.

R-e-s-p-e-c-t. The Hebeegeebees perform their showstopper at the spring concert in May 2011.

Rob MacLellan ’11, Elijah Moreshead ’13, Yena Kang ’12 (R), Charlotte Middleton ’14 (E), Christina English ’11 (S), Allyson Strachan ’12 (P), Erika Thomas ’11 (E), Polly Drown ’11 (C), Max Middleton ’12 (T), Ian Choi ’12 and Jai Kim ’11.

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have been involved, off and on, with Hebron’s music program since I started playing again in the mid 1990s. It was great fun to be “one of the kids” and I loved not only the music, but getting to know some of the students better. Workload being what it is, however, I decided to take a break for a couple of years. Now that the fine arts program is settled into its new home in the Lepage Center for the Arts I was curious about the state of Hebron music today, and I rejoined the Orchestra this winter.

And what did I find? Hebron’s music department accommodates students with a casual interest in music as well as advanced musicians looking for more instruction and opportunities. The curriculum includes classroom courses in music appreciation (required for ninth graders) and music theory as well as various ensembles such as Chorus and Orchestra, which are open to all ages and skill levels. The ensembles typically rehearse twice a week before the school day begins, and perform twice each year, in the fall and spring. Smaller, more focused ensembles are formed as interest allows. Jazz Band meets one evening a week, as do the Hebeegeebees, Hebron’s popular extra-curricular a cappella group. Although there are only two full-time music faculty—department chair Beth Barefoot and instrumental teacher John Lawson—their flexibility allows them to cover music courses and also to draw on the greater community for additional opportunities for students.

“I don’t know how we do it,” Ms. Barefoot said. “Except that John and I are both very experienced musicians, and if we can’t cover it, then we’ll find a way to address whatever their interests are.” Last year, for example, Seung Woo Kim ’10 felt that studying with a male instructor would be better for developing his voice. Ms. Barefoot arranged for him to study with John Corrie at Bates, and he went to Lewiston for his weekly voice lesson. This year, Max Middleton ’12 began working with former Hebron teacher Karen Chapman, who lives just over the town line. Over the years, outside teachers have come in to provide piano, string and woodwind lessons, as needed.

“Whatever suits the student is what’s best,” Ms. Barefoot said, “I think that’s a great feature, in this small private school, with two people on staff.”

Meet the faculty Believe it or not, arts department chair Beth Barefoot has a BA in economics (with a minor in accounting) from the University of Michigan. She left corporate America to work as a freelance musician for 15 years and has conducted and played in nearly every theater—equity, professional, community, high school—in southern Maine.

Ms. Barefoot handles the vocal groups and voice lessons, and music-directed the last three winter musicals.

Although Ms. Barefoot uses modern technology in her classes, she often demonstrates concepts on the piano in her classroom.

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s Polly settles into the flow of the Sheherezade cadenza, I take a moment to reflect on my fellow musicians. Two seats to my right is Jo Haunold ’12, a flute player from Austria. She and I will share a small solo passage later in the piece, and I know she’s already worried about it. In front of me, I can see Korean violinist Dong Hee Lee ’12 playing along with Polly in his head.

Behind me Meng Dong Zhuang ’12, who hails from China, is carefully following Mr. Lawson’s cues to add piano accents at certain points during Polly’s solo. It fascinates me to think that we are all playing from the same score without needing to understand each other’s spoken languages.

Right next to me is the youngest member of the ensemble, sixth grader Tehya Johnson, one of four middle schoolers who join us. I am nearly forty years older than Tehya, yet in orchestra we are simply clarinet players, following the director and adding our own talents to the mix. To my left is Chris Alberi, a senior at Oxford Hills High School. Chris plays tenor saxophone and his deeper sound augments senior Rob MacLellan’s euphonium and Tom Clark ’12 on cello. A future music education major, Chris relished the opportunity to experience a program very different from Oxford Hills

Like Ms. Barefoot, instrumental instructor John Lawson came to Hebron in 2008 after working as the manager of the Bangor Symphony and teaching privately. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in music performance, and taught there and at the University of Southern Maine. During the summer you will often find him in the pit band at the Maine State Music Theater.

In addition to classroom courses, Mr. Lawson also directs the Orchestra and Jazz Band.

in size. In Hebron’s small ensembles, everyone is a soloist.

Playing together like this is just like being on a team. Individual practice and skill development is very important, yet the music we create together is greater than what we can do alone. Unlike a sports team, however, we practice all season and only play one game.

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s. Barefoot and Mr. Lawson are not afraid to blend age-old techniques and fundamentals with new technologies.

Ms. Barefoot is a big fan of the smartboard, which looks like a whiteboard, but it

is much more. A projector combined with touch technology turns the board into a giant touchscreen. Ms. Barefoot can project videos and presentations onto the board and or use special markers and music software to create interactive lessons.

“It has all kinds of tools for different classes: English, foreign language and music,” she said. “We can put a staff up there, like a math problem, and work right on the board itself. Then we can save it, print it out and everyone can have a copy. It’s a wonderful tool. And if I find a piece of music on the internet, I can put it up here and then use my smartboard program to write on the score,

Ms. Barefoot’s ninth grade music appreciation class watches a dance video on the smartboard. Ms. Barefoot also uses the board for interactive lessons and student presentations, including music videos done by her eighth graders.

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as a way of illustrating and highlighting what we are discussing in class.”

Ms. Barefoot finds that the board is invaluable in her music appreciation class.

She can show short documentaries and interviews, such as a “60 Minutes” story on rapper Eminem or pop phenomenon Lady Gaga. “I can say, ‘I saw this great interview with somebody you love,’ and show them that these are real people, not just superstars. They love it.” Students are able to share presentations on the board and Ms. Barefoot also uses it for the basic music theory that she teaches as part of the course.

She can put a blank staff up for students to write on, demonstrate rhythm and pitch, or have students build chords.

Along with directing Orchestra and Jazz Band, Mr. Lawson teaches a new course called Digital Recording. He has a very basic setup—a single computer and software—with which students can record and manipulate all kinds of sounds. The recording equipment that once filled a room and took sound engineers to run can now be found on a home computer, with software

Mr. Lawson looks on as Tom Clark ’12 (left) and Andrew Burgess ’11 record Dong Hee Lee ’12 in a temporary backstage studio at the Androscoggin Theater.

that almost anyone can afford and learn to use.

Mr. Lawson starts the year with the basics: how to create and manipulate sound using ProTools, which is essentially the same software used in recording studios today.

“We use the midi [musical instrument digital interface] keyboard for input, or we take something that’s already been recorded and paste it in. The software helps put the two together,” he said. “In the second half of the year we focus less on the ‘how to’ and more on manipulating the sound. It’s interesting to see the different ways that the students approach it. The musicians are better at doing the intuitive musical things.

The tech people are really quick at learning the software, but have no idea about the musical side of it. I pair them up when I can, for balance.”

Ms. Barefoot and Mr. Lawson both hope that plans for a dedicated recording studio and much-needed practice rooms will become a reality during the next phase of renovation in the Lepage Center.

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olly finishes with a flourish, and the whole orchestra begins to play again, watching Mr. Lawson and listening to each other, while reading the music, keeping time and adding expression.

Although he loses his baton partway through the piece Mr. Lawson never loses his cool, and quietly leans forward to unscramble us as collectively we lose our way. As we stand to acknowledge the audience’s applause we all know that we could have played better (Jo and I only got our solo half right), but we are also elated by what we accomplished together.

As budget shortfalls threaten music education in public school systems across the nation, I am grateful to be part of Hebron’s modest but vital program. Ms. Barefoot and Mr. Lawson insist on excellence, but support and nurture every student, from beginner to advanced. Music students tend to do well in math and science and often top Hebron’s honor roll. As Mr. Lawson said, “As much as I am teaching these kids to play music, more importantly I am teaching them self confidence.”

alumni et alumnae

Class Notes 1931 Our sympathies go to Keith Jordan on the loss of his wife in March.

1939 Richard Field reports, “Just passed the 90 marker (birthday that is). Still driving my Blazer and still membership person for the Biscayne Gardens Civic Association and senior member of ‘exercise program’ for seniors at our building!”

1941 seventieth reunion

Class Agent: John MacDonald judymacd@aol.com

1942

skiing. Weekly work at Habitat for Humanity (one of our team members is alumnus of Kents Hill).” n Frank Chiros writes, “To my friends and athletes: even tough I haven’t seen you in all these years, you’re always on my mind. Thanks to Eugene Smith, our class leader!” n Albert Penta says he’s enjoying life with his children and grandchildren. “The youngest is in college and all the others have graduated and are doing fine.”

1947 Class Agent: Ernest Rodrigues maryannrodrigues@yahoo.com

1948 Class Agent Needed! Find out how you can get involved with your class.

Call or e-mail Pat Layman: 207-9665236, playman@hebronacademy.org

Class Agent: Norm Cole ncolseba@aol.com

1949

Congratulations to Joseph Littlefield, who was named citizen of the year by the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce.

Class Agent: Bob Rich rprich@erlanger-inc.com

1943 Class Agent: Gene Smith zachplum@aol.com Lester Bradford reports, “Still healthy and busy. Just slower and shorter runs (2 miles instead of 10K), and still enjoy downhill

1950 Class Agent Needed! Find out how you can get involved with your class.

Call or e-mail Pat Layman: 207-9665236, playman@hebronacademy.org

Reunions & Homecoming 2011 Friday, September 30 • Saturday, October 1

When Maurice Balboni ’55 heard that six current Hebron hockey players had joined St. Dom’s to play in the national youth hockey tournament (see page 12), he shared copies of clippings from his scrapbook. In March 1955, three Hebron players and two from Bridgton joined a St. Dom’s squad to play in the AHA national junior hockey tournament, held in Lewiston. The combined squad featured a starting line of Hebron’s George Kinnaly ’55, Pete Duncan ’55 and Maurice Balboni ’55 (standing in the photo above). The team beat Sault Ste. Marie in double overtime before coming from behind to take the title in a 3–2 nailbiter against Berlin (NH). Hebron’s 1955 squad compiled a 14–1–1 record, losing only to St. Dom’s and tying with Bridgton. The 1955 yearbook credits coach Ladd MacMillan with taking “a group of individual stars and [molding] them into a championship squad.”

1951 sixtieth reunion

Class Agent: Ted Ruegg rueggnh@gmail.com Ted Ruegg writes, “Our move from Arizona to Cape Cod was successful in spite of the bad winter (our dog had never seen snow). Hope to see many members of our class back for our 60th(!!) at Homecoming. Mark your calendar now!” n Gerald Thompson reports that he is “alive and well in So. Cal!”

1952 Reunions for Ones & Sixes • Kids’ Activities • Fun Run Rainbow Reunion • ­Convocation • Class Dinners Athletic Hall of Fame Induction of coach Ladd MacMillan

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Class Agent: Ken Boyle revken60@aol.com

1953 Class Agent: Dean Ridlon sdridlon@hotmail.com

1954 Class Agent: J. Michael Maher mbmaher@gmail.com Michael Maher says that Hebron was a stepping stone to university, Navy, law school and interests in Biblical history and St. Augustine. n Lew Ross is still working full time at Merrill Lynch, now under the Bank of America umbrella. He says he has no plans to retire! n David Wilson writes, “Coaching middle school lacrosse at Oakland, ME. Also four grandsons are starters in lacrosse. Married 52 years.”

Neal Kurtgis and his wife enjoyed reminiscing about Hebron with John Slattery ’04 recently.

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alumni et alumnae

2011 Reunions & Homecoming Friday, September 30 Saturday, October 1

Reunions for 1936 • 1941 • 1951 1956 • 1961 • 1966 • 1971 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 1996 • 2001 • 2006 convocation athletic hall of fame induction John D. Frechette ’61 Marci M. Hennessey ’86 Sean J. Morey ’95 Nathaniel L. Harris, Jr., coach and athletic director 1968–1988 Ladd MacMillan, coach 1948–1959

campus tours • road race planned giving seminar luncheon at dwyer fields athletic competitions • Catch up with classmates and old friends • Cheer on Hebron’s teams • Take part in activities for the whole ­family For more information, please call or e-mail Danielle Plante at 207-966-5266, dplante@hebronacademy.org or visit our web site: www.hebronacademy.org/Homecoming2011 34 • Hebron Academy Semester • Spring–Summer 2011

alumni et alumnae Reunions & Homecoming 2011 Friday, September 30 • Saturday, October 1

Reunions for Ones & Sixes • Kids’ Activities • Fun Run Rainbow Reunion • ­Convocation • Class Dinners Athletic Hall of Fame Induction of John Frechette ’61

1955 Class Agent: Richard Parker rparker@promedicacrc.com

run for public office again and was reelected to a seat he held previously in the New Hampshire legislature.

1958

John Larabee writes, “Sorry to have missed our 55th reunion in 2008. My wife Jaci passed away; married 46 years. I have returned to Maine, purchased a log home on Damariscotta River, Boothbay (seller was Kents Hill). Still selling Hondas.”

Class Agent Needed! Find out how you can get involved with your class.

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1959

fifty-fifth reunion

Class Agent: Bernard Helm hebron59@aol.com

Class Agent: Kenneth Mortimer 360-527-3584 kmortimer5@gmail.com

1957 Class Agent Needed! Find out how you can get involved with your class.

Call or e-mail Pat Layman: 207-9665236, playman@hebronacademy.org

Jim Harberson is finishing his 25th year as a judge, but must retire at the end of 2011 as required by New York state law.

1960 Class Agent: Dave Williams djwilliams42@yahoo.com

After four years out of office, David Babson (R-Carroll, District 3) was inspired to

Electrifying. EVTAMERICA president Fernando Pruna ’55 and investor Patrick Tracey ’57 in Naples, Florida, last September. Fernando writes, “The gathering in Naples was a meeting with a group of investors and entrepreneurs interested in collaborating with us in our effort to raise capital and later go public. The name of the company is Electric Vehicle Transportation of America, Inc. (EVTAMERICA). We manufacture and market electric motorcycles worldwide. To find out more about the company please visit www. evtamerica.com.”

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Sideman. Will Harding ’63 writes, “This picture was taken in turn nine at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia. We won the two sidecar races in the opening round of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association’s National Championship Series. The outfit is a custom framed BMW rig, with a right handed sidecar, or chair. My job is to keep the chair on the ground. And to hold on. My Photo courtesy Dawn Deppi other job is to have fun.”

1961 fiftieth reunion

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Call or e-mail Pat Layman: 207-9665236, playman@hebronacademy.org Roger F. Stacey and his wife, Dr. Maureen Lynch, attended a dinner at Buckingham Palace given by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to mark his retirement as president of the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth after nearly sixty years. Roger is a long-term officer of the Boston branch of the English-Speaking Union of the United States.

1962 Class Agent: Dick Forté rsforte@mac.com

1965 Class Agent: Allen Kennedy akennedy@dalton.org Congratulations to Albert Lepage, who received a humanitarian award in May (see page 36).

1966 forty-fifth reunion

Class Agent: Harvey Lowd hlowd@hotmail.com Chris Buschmann is looking forward to the 45th!

1967

Our thoughts are with John Suitor on the death of his mother in February.

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1968

Class Agent: Will Harding 2ww@bellsouth.net

Class Agent: Robert Lowenthal rlowenth@rochester.rr.com

1964

James Locke writes, “May God save our country from financial ruin!!!”

Class Agent: John Giger john@cybergiger.com

Key to the cay. 1962 classmates Shell Evans, Fred Friedman, Bill Allen and Dick Forté on St. Croix. Shell claims this is as close as he ever got to Green Key.

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alumni et alumnae Notable alumnus: Albert Lepage ’65

1969

1976

Class Agent: Jonathan Moll jonathanmoll@gmail.com

thirty-fifth reunion

Class Agent: Reed Chapman creedclark@yahoo.com

1970 Class Agent: Craig Clark jcclark@myfairpoint.net

Lepage Bakeries’ Albert Lepage ’65 (left) and Andy Barowsky accept the Good Shepherd Food-Bank’s JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award in May.

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ongratulations to Albert Lepage ’65 and Andy Barowsky, who received the JoAnn Pike Humanitarian Award from Good Shepherd Food-Bank in May. In their leadership roles at Lepage Bakeries—Albert is chairman, Andy is president and CEO—they have not only expanded their business, but have given back to the local community. They have been supporters of Good Shepherd Food-Bank for many years. Albert served on Hebron’s board of trustees, in addition to the boards of L/A Arts, the Portland Symphony, United Way and St. Mary’s Health System. Andy has served on the YMCA, Central Maine Healthcare and Dominican University of California’s boards. He currently serves on the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s board. The men were honored at a dinner at the Holiday Inn in Portland.

Our thoughts are with Craig Clark on the loss of his mother in March, with Ted Warner, who also lost his mother in March, and with Dean Wolfahrt, whose mother died in June. n Proud father Ron Sklar writes, “My daughter, Katherine Sklar, received a Fulbright Fellowship for a political science project in Slovenia during 2011–2012. The project involves the study of how Slovenia was able to form a well functioning democracy after the break up of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. Previously to the formation of Slovenia, the Slovene people had never had their own independent country.

Katherine will interview the politicians and national leaders who came together as Yugoslavia fractured apart. She will examine the processes that formed a constitution and governing bodies.”

Our sympathies go to Michelle Adamo Ouellette on the loss of her sister in February.

1977 Class Agent: Bob Hernon rhernon@gmail.com

1978 Class Agent: David Stotler stotler1960@gmail.com

1979 Class Agent: Brian Cloherty mnclohertys@earthlink.net

1980

1971 fortieth reunion

Class Agent: Harvey Lipman hlipman@nordicgroupusa.com

Class Agent: Betsy Siekman Graves betsy_graves@hotmail.com

1981 thirtieth reunion

1972 Class Agent: Steve Gates stephenrgates@msn.com

1973 Class Agent: Gregory Burns gregmburns@aol.com

Class Agent: Jane Hepburn Fiore fancyjane@comcast.net Gritty McDuff’s co-owners Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer were named 2011 Restaurateurs of the Year by the Maine Restaurant Association.

1982 Class Agent: Tucker Cutler tandgcutler@myfairpoint.net

1974 Class Agent: Roger Clark rclark@chmhotel.com@aol.com

Lea Heidman says she is “fine and well in Medina, Ohio!”

Our condolences go to John Lighthall on the loss of his mother in January and to Parker Simmonds who lost his mother in April.

1975 Class Agent: Ellen Augusta eaugusta@msn.com

A contingent of Hebronians turned out for the awards dinner. Sitting: Marcia King, trustee emeritus Ted Noyes ’58, Ann Noyes and board chair Reeve Bright ’66.

Standing: trustee and parent Susan Geismar, John King, trustee Kim Kenway ’70 and Bill Allen ’62.

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The Class of 1980 staked out a prime viewing spot for the afternoon games at Homecoming 2010.

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alumni et alumnae 1983

1987

Class Agent: Debbie Beacham Bloomingdale dbbloomingdale@yahoo.com

Class Agent: Kate Thoman Crowley thocro@comast.net

1984 Class Agents: Deb Schiavi Cote debscote@yahoo.com John Donahue jdonahue@taleo.com

1985 Class Agent: Eric Shediac shediachouse@comcast.net Eric Shediac recently joined the corporate real estate department at the McLane Law Firm’s office in Woburn, MA.

1986 twenty-fifth reunion

Class Agent: Scott Downs suffolkd@aol.com

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1988 Class Agent: Ann Snyder Mooradian mooradia@comcast.net Meredith Tarr writes, “Am now A&R director for MPress Records, the New Yorkbased indie record label I have worked at since 2004. We have signed two new artists and just released a compilation CD, “New Arrivals Vol. 4,” all proceeds from which go to the National Network for Youth, an organization combating youth homelessness (newarrivalscd.com). Just got back from five week tour of Europe, the UK and Israel with MPress artist Rachael Sage. Never a dull moment! Hope to get back for a visit soon.”

1989 Class Agent: Hayes McCarthy hayes@mccarthyvideo.com Duke Lovetere was recently named a “top doctor” in New Hampshire magazine’s annual readers’ choice survey of health care heroes.

Show your Hebron pride and help out the class of 2012!

Reunions for Ones & Sixes • Kids’ Activities • Fun Run Rainbow Reunion • ­Convocation • Class Dinners Athletic Hall of Fame Induction of coach Nat Harris

1990 Class Agent: Andy Haskell andyhaskell22@yahoo.com Our sympathies go to Andy Haskell on the loss of his father in December. n Sally Littlefield McGuigan writes, “My husband Sean and I are building a new house in Whitefield, NH. We still travel to Maine for visits when we can but are loving living in NH. We are doing most of the work on our house ourselves but find as much time as we can to hike, kayak and enjoy the outdoors.”

1991

tinuous (and rarely intended) comic relief. I was back at Hebron for the Class of 1990’s 20th reunion last year and had a fantastic time. I look forward to seeing lots of ‘91ers in October. Based on what I saw last year, we’re in for a good time!”

1992 Class Agent: Jennifer Berthiaume Quimby quimbyfamily@fairpoint.net

1993 Class Agent: Marko Radosavljevic mradosav@alumni.bates.edu

twentieth reunion

Class Agents: Marcus De Costa marcus.decosta@trinityschoolnyc.org Scott Nelson scott.ryan.nelson@mac.com

The Class of 2012 is selling custom-made Hebron Academy D-ring belts. If you buy three, you will get a matching key chain, free!

Belts are $25 each, which includes shipping to US addresses. Sizes XXS to XXL. Order by sending a check (payable to Hebron Academy) and your shipping information to: Max Middleton, PO Box 164, Hebron ME 04238.

Questions? E-mail Max at 12middletonm@hebronacademy.org

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Scott Nelson reports, “Life is really good down here in South Orange County, California. We live four miles from some beautiful beaches and excellent—albeit cold—surf. I’m still getting used to how frigid the Pacific is. Were the waves at Reid State Park really so much warmer or have I just gone soft? I’ve just finished my fourth year teaching high school, a career I thoroughly enjoy. This year was my first at my new school, St. Margaret’s of Scotland Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano.

Quite a mouthful! Bill Chase will be glad to hear that I’ve been teaching AP U.S. History and Economics (courses I had with him). Anthropology, Film Studies and coaching boys’ varsity soccer round out my busy days. My wife (Josephine) and I will celebrate our fifth anniversary this fall. We have two wonderful kids, Nessia (3) and Zev (1). They are the best part of most of my days and serve as almost con-

1994 Class Agent: Erica Litchfield ericalitchfield@yahoo.com Our condolences go to Matt Haskell on the death of his father in December.

1995 Class Agent: Jessie Maher Parker jm4lfclvr@yahoo.com Alyssa Doherty Jahn was recently named director of admission and financial aid at the Barrie School in Maryland.

1996 fifteenth reunion

Class Agent: Devon Biondi dmbiondi@gmail.com George Arison was the featured speaker at the Cum Laude Society induction in May. Read about what he’s been up to on

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alumni et alumnae Notable alumnus: Irakly George Arison ’96

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eorge Arison, known as Irakly Areshidze during his time at Hebron, returned to campus in May to speak at the Cum Laude Society induction. He used his personal story as the stepping off point in his remarks to the community, ultimately leaving them with three pieces of advice: be open minded in pursuing your education, dream big, and take measured risk. His own journey took him down many different and unexpected roads.

Irakly was born in the Republic of Georgia, then a part of the Soviet Union. He credits his parents with the courage to dream of better things for their children; they started language lessons for him when he was very young and by the time he was 10 he could speak fluent English as well as German and Spanish.

Although young, he often served as a guide and interpreter for visiting Americans. He eventually met Jared and Kathy Cadwell, who were teaching English in Georgia and who in turn recommended him to Hebron.

Irakly came to Hebron at the age of 14, a self-described awkward ninth grader, and quickly threw himself into American life. He was passionate about politics and debate and credits Hebron teachers Anita White, Betsy Found and Bill Chase with teaching him how to write, how to think and how to be a good student. He was president of the senior class and most members of the community thought he would eventually fulfill his goal of becoming president of Georgia.

After graduating from Hebron he headed for Middlebury where he expected to

major in international relations or economics and go on to a political or business career. At Middlebury he fell in love with political philosophy and instead studied Plato and Aristotle.

Career opportunities in political philosphy are not plentiful, but fortunately Irakly was offered a job helping to shape the message in Washington around the Republic of Georgia’s transition to democracy.

In 2003, at the tender age of 25, he was tapped to be deputy campaign manager of Georgia’s primary opposition party.

“Politics in a transitional society like Georgia, which lacks political traditions and respect for law, requires too many compromises with unsavory characters, compromises that I could not pursue over the long term,” he told the students.

And so he abandoned his dream of running for office himself and turned his attention to other endeavors.

In 2005 he joined BCG, a global management consulting company that helps develop

strategies for major corporations. He thinks of BCG as his business school, learning many important aspects of business and how for-profit corporations are run.

His work for BCG included a lot of travel and led indirectly to his next career leap.

Although he had tried several times, Irakly—now going by George—had never managed to pass a driving test and so had no license. Forced to carry cash to pay for taxis, compile receipts and file expense reports when he traveled, he wondered if it would be possible to set up a system to connect a mobile phone with a taxi to book a ride and pay for it using the phone, no cash required.

“In a way, starting Taxi Magic was a completely crazy idea,” George said. “I knew nothing about technology, had never taken a computer science class, and certainly had no conception of what it took to build mobile software. And this was back before the iPhone, so Steve Jobs and ‘mobile apps’ had not yet changed the world.”

He and three friends took the idea and ran with it. Taxi Magic became a successful internet startup and is still going today. As the company’s focus shifted to sales and operations, George realized that he much preferred product strategy and new business development and began to look for his next opportunity. A BCG colleague recommended Google’s strategy and business operations team and George made the move.

His work at Google is usually two to four months of work on high-profile, critical pieces of new or existing businesses.

These projects are all sponsored by the founders or senior vice presidents.

Who knew that “crazy parents” who dared to dream, combined with intellectual curiosity and a hatred of expense reports would lead a boy from Soviet Georgia through New England with detours to Washington and eventually to the Googleplex in sunny California?

You never know where the road will lead. Just follow it.

Cum Laude speaker George Arison ’96 addresses the school community as chemistry teacher John “Moose” Curtis and head of school John King look on.

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alumni et alumnae page 38. n Jason Spindler is managing director and founding partner of I-DEV International.

1997 Class Agent Needed! Find out how you can get involved with your class.

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1998 Class Agent: Kirsten Ness kness@pwd.org Janna Rearick was a featured volunteer on the NYC Pro Bono Center web site in May. Janna, an associate at O’Melveny and Myers LLP, researched and wrote a comprehensive guide to immigrant detainees’ medical rights, as well as a “Know Your Rights” brochure for detained immigrants.

You can find the full story under “Featured Volunteers” at www.probono.net/ny/nyc.

1999

2000 Class Agent: Erik Yingling erikyingling@gmail.com

2001 tenth reunion

Class Agents: Jessica Takach Gilpatrick jess.takach@gmail.com Galen Wall galenwall@hotmail.com Congratulations to Nick Bradley, who recently became assistant men’s lacrosse coach at the University of Toronto. n Brigita Jasiunaite finished her second master’s degree, this time in International Relations, in February. She is living in Sweden.

2002 Class Agent: Katie Curtis katherine.curtis@gmail.com

Class Agent: Joe Patry joseph.patry@gmail.com

2003

Our thoughts are with John Haskell on the loss of his father in December. n Meg Muller Crossman is office manager and a licensed Maine Grade II drinking water operator, performing daily laboratory analysis for Winterport’s drinking water. She also founded the Forum for Local Utility Support and Help (FLUSH) which provides networking opportunities with other utilities support staff.

Class Agent: Sara Marquis saradmarquis@gmail.com Class agent Sara Marquis writes, “We’ve got some great news from the Class of 2003! We are all over the US and following our dreams. Sarah Shine Toffic has been married for three years and has a beautiful 2½-year-old daughter. You can find her jewelry business at www.timedoesstop. etsy.com. n In the same entrepreneurial spirit, Fraser Campbell recently moved out to Denver, CO to get his photo thing going. So far, things are going well. His website is www.frasercampbellphoto.

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Reunions for Ones & Sixes • Kids’ Activities • Fun Run Rainbow Reunion • ­Convocation • Class Dinners Hall of Fame Induction of Marci Hennessey ’86 and Sean Morey ’95

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com. n PJ Cusick shares that he’s out in Wisconsin, dating the ‘girl next door’ and sharing a place with Matt Shapiro—all while working at US Bank as a banker. He misses everyone from Hebron and wishes everyone well! n Matt Shapiro adds that he has been working in Financial Services for M&I Bank and has been coaching high school hockey for a while. He’s single with no kids (but keeping tabs on PJ) and is contemplating a move to the Boston area for his career. n Jordan Vallarelli is currently living outside Boston and taking classes for esthetics and massage therapy. Long-term plans are either to build a clientele in Boston/California or to move to Hawaii and work for cruise ships and resorts. n Scott Glovsky is living in San Francisco with his girlfriend Kaitlyn and their dog, Moxie. He is working for Apple and loves exploring California, although he misses being back east and looks forward to the next Hebron gathering! n Elaine Pratte is doing a little bit of everything! Since graduating with a BS in exercise science, she has been working as a massage therapist and teaching zumba. She also owns and operates a small cleaning business and is a flight attendant for a VIP airline (wowers!). She owns a home in Minot. n Mike Myrick is a self-reported traveling gypsy: working for a Maine-based company and living between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is a survey technician for an engineering company, has been with them for about four years and loves his job.

He just completed his BA in criminal justice (congrats!) and is truly starting to appreciate all the opportunities that came from attending Hebron. n Krista Clunie has been living outside of Boston for the past six years and is loving life! She’s working full time at an insurance agency and part time at a hair salon. With so many Hebron people in and around Boston it’s a great way to see people, and if you’re ever in town, give her a shout to catch up in person. n Nate Harmon lives in Londonderry, NH, and works as a Java developer for a software company out of Chelmsford, MA. n Stephen Lurvey works at NIBR Novartis Cambridge, working in lab animal science, and has been promoted four times in less than two years. He’s living in South Boston and is surprised to like it as much as he does. Looking forward—the dream of working with the US Border Patrol is in the works with many of the pre-tests and interview background checks completed (good luck!). n Arlee Woodworth is living in Boston and working as a baker/pastry chef and artist. Last summer she received a visit from Karl Augustin as he was traveling through. Karl is back in Saint John playing hockey in the winter and coaching lacrosse in the summer. Since graduating he has traveled for a little more than a year seeing Australia and South East Asia and received a business degree. He’s currently working at a car dealership in sales (and hates it) so he’s looking to changing things up soon. n Troy Bryant is right around the corner from Hebron in Turner. He is married with two little girls: Adelyn and Alyvia.

Troy just started working for Noble Drilling and is currently in Singapore, working one month on, one month off. n Lee Barker

Unions 1999, Former Faculty

Liz Yale-Loehr and Jake Leyden, on July 2, 2011, in Connecticut.

New Arrivals 1995, Former Faculty

To Stephanie and Jamie Roche, a daughter, Quinn Catherine, on January 16, 2011.

1998

To Yamil and Amanda Damon Peralta, a daughter, Julieta, on May 11, 2011. Julieta joins a brother, Antonio, age 3.

2007

To Jill and Peary Valeriani, a son, Dominic Apollo, in April.

Former Staff

To Emily and Robert Caldwell, a daughter, Laren (Emma Maclaren), and a son, Montgomery (Robert Montgomery), born May 23, 2011.

is working as a chef in Los Angeles and thinking about getting into the healthcare field in the near future. He’s writing and recording music in his free time. Lee may come back to the East Coast at some point but is seeing where life takes him for the time being. n Brett Bilodeau is currently living 25 minutes outside New York City in Westchester County. He is working as an account executive for a large construction manufacturing company. He married his wife Jenn back in September and invites anyone visiting New York to get in touch with him! n Dan Barkeley lives in Paris, France, where he went to business school.

He’s working for a bank and looking for what’s next. n Marissa Stewart is living in Maine with her fiancé, finishing her doctoral degree in physical therapy at the University of New England and working at a pediatric clinic. She will be headed to Ghana, Africa, in August to live for two weeks in a local church and provide health care services for the community. n Sarah Longley is out in Los Angeles, working as an intern for a startup vfx company—Hoax Films—as a concept and production designer. She finished SVA with her BFA and then attended

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alumni et alumnae Notable alumna: Damariscotta Helm ’04

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he sings, dances, plays French horn and rides a unicycle*.

What could possibly be next? How about becoming the top whistler in the world? In April, Scottie Helm did just that.

Four years ago she attended the International Whistlers Convention as a spectator. This year she took top honors.

An outgrowth of the Franklin County and Louisburg College Folk Festival, the International Whistlers Convention is held annually, alternating between Louisburg, North Carolina, and an international location. This year—the 38th—drew competitors from all over the United States as well as 14 countries for four days of whistling.

Whistlers prepare selections in three categories: classical, popular and allied arts and are scored on technique, presentation and performance.

Although they may not accompany themselves in the classical and popular categories, they are encouraged to combine whistling with “another instrument” in the allied arts. This year Scottie drafted her sister Andria ’01, an opera singer, into the allied arts competition.

They began a duet presentation of “Ave Maria” that swiftly turned into an argument and then a martial arts smackdown with Scottie whistling “Kung Fu Fighting” throughout. The crowd roared and no one was surprised when Scottie won the category.

A lifelong whistler, Scottie chooses music carefully when she prepares for competition. “I couldn’t work for months on something I don’t like,” she said. Selections for the popular music category can be problematic: “You can’t pick any old thing you hear on the radio because you’d be whistling the same phrase over and over.”

For this year’s competition, Scottie performed the up tempo and sprightly “Darktown Strutters Ball” and “Theme from Riverdance” in the popular category. Her classical choices were the energetic overture from “The Barber of Seville” and the larghetto second movement Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. She scored highest on the Chopin and ruefully noted that the judges have asked her to prepare more of the slower pieces for next year.

“The great thing about whistling,” she said, “Is that I can practice anywhere.”

She whistles while mowing the lawn, cooking, doing the dishes. As competition time nears, she practices five or six hours a day. She won’t perform anything that isn’t ready, even if it takes years to prepare. “I don’t pick music with the intention of winning,” she said. “I want the judges to hear something that is meaningful to me and leave the audience with a new idea of what whistling can be.”

Visit WhistleMeD on YouTube for videos of Scottie’s performances.

Gnomon School of Visual Effects for entertainment design. n Ari Rubinstein lives in Denver and works full-time in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, part-time with a catering company and plays in four bands. n Meghan Gillis is still involved in hockey and was just named head coach of the women’s team at Williams College. n And I, Sara Marquis, am still living north of Boston. I was just promoted to marketing manager at Spirit Products, and will be able to travel to visit customers around the country. The most exciting news is the completion of my MBA in marketing in June 2011. As a ‘congratulations’ to myself, I’m taking a sevennight Western Caribbean cruise in January 2012! 2003ers—Please join our group on Facebook: Hebron Academy Class of 2003 as a means of submitting class notes and staying in touch!”

2004 Class Agent: John Slattery jslattery@hebronacademy.org Our sympathies go to Danielle Dawson on the loss of her mother in March. n Congratulations to Scottie Helm, who earned top honors at the International Whistlers Convention in April. Scottie is majoring in biology at North Carolina Wesleyan and whistling for fun and adventure!

2005 Class Agent: Tina Voigt tinafish33@aol.com In February, John Spring was awarded a Bronze Star for heroism in Afghanistan.

Involved in a day long firefight, John led his men, carried a wounded comrade to safety and manned a vacant machine gun. He is a sergeant with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

2006 Class Agent: Allison Coombs allison@allisoncoombs.com fifth reunion

On the dean’s list: Kelley Hilton at Norwich University. n If you’re looking for a different kind of vacation, you might be interested in catching up with Monet Fournier-Brazier: “I graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in December 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in small vessel operations. I concentrated in auxiliary sail training.

For the past four years I’ve been very fortunate to sail all over the world, including Panama, the Caribbean Islands and Spain.

I have a US Coast Guard license that allows me to be a captain as well as a mate.

Currently I am the second mate aboard the Liseron, a part of The Boat Company. The Boat Company has two vessels that explore South East Alaska. As part of an eco-tourism business, we promote the beauty of the

Tongass National Forest and inform people about what they can do to preserve this beautiful land, all the while sipping the best beverages from around the world with top chefs preparing five-star meals. For more information about The Boat Company, visit www.theboatcompany.org. In the fall I will be joining a private yacht as a captain/boat manager where my boyfriend is currently captain. I will help bring the boat from the east coast through the Panama Canal and hopefully have it in Hawaii by summer 2012. It’s also a nice perk to ship out for an extended period of time because when I return home I can really relax and enjoy family and friends. If anyone is looking for a licensed captain or mate I’m for hire!!!”

2007 Class Agent: Noah Love nlove88@gmail.com Sarah Irish is a development assistant at the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, DC. n Noah Love has joined Hebron Academy as an admissions officer after relocating from Buenos Aires where he worked as a wine exporter. n Logan Martyn-Fisher recently founded Blackdog Junkyard in Raymond, Maine, working exclusively with Volkswagen diesel engines. n Vika Planson is an account coordinator at the family-run Planson International. n Sasha Romanenko graduated from Manhanttanville in May. n Chris Roy has been studying woodworking and furniture design at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. n Steph Roy finished her college hockey career by scoring the game-winning goal in her final game at the University of North Dakota.

2008 Class Agents: Jen Duguay duguayj@neu.edu Annie Hart Jason Goodman dj_kaos_goodman@hotmail.com On the dean’s list: Brooks Schandelmeier at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. n Martin Gallipeau is majoring in international affairs at Florida State University.

2009 Class Agents: Claire Cummings claireelizabethcummings@gmail.com Sophia Chen sophia_chen917@hotmail.com Emily Minigell was named special hunter champion and hunter hack reserve champion at the Maine Horse Association awards banquet in December. Emily also received the Gray Trophy, given to the horse/pony earning the most points in any open division.

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alumni et alumnae 2010

Zach Olbrych ’05 created this great

Class Agents: Emma Leavitt emma.leavitt@tufts.edu

cake for the Middle School’s end-of-

Emily Powers epowers@bowdoin.edu

in food science at McGill University

Former Faculty and Staff Congratulations to Brian Cheek, who was named president of Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Brian, Kristin, Valentino and Liliana are looking forward to taking on this new challenge. n John Lunt received the 2011 Distinguished Educator Award from Bowdoin College in June. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in education by a Bowdoin alumnus or alumna in any field and at any level of education. n Dick Stratton writes, “Next year I begin my 52nd year of college prep school teaching (39 at Nichols School and 13 at Hebron Academy [1960-1973]).” n Scott Tiner, of Minot, was elected to the RSU 16 school committee in March.

year ceremony in May. Zach majored

in Montreal and decided to combine his two great passions—food and art—by opening his own business.

When he posted the photo on Cake Lab’s Facebook page he said, “In 2001 I graduated from Hebron middle school. I never would have thought I’d be making a cake for the next generation 10 years later!” See more of Zach’s cake designs at www. zcakelab.com.

Obituaries 1930

Richard Carter Alden died on January 14, 2011. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1913, the son of Chester Whitcomb Alden and Elizabeth Miller Alden of Portland. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1934 and immediately went to work for the Oxford Paper Company in Rumford. Following his marriage to Mary Braley Sewall of Old Town in 1935, he worked for the advertising firm of Young and Rubicam in New York City. Returning to Maine in 1936, he worked for the Great Northern Paper Company in Millinocket and again at the Oxford Paper Company.

He spent the war years managing the coating plant of the Watervliet Paper Company in Watervliet, Michigan In 1945 the family moved to Rochester, New York, where Mr. Alden became the manager and subsequently executive vice president and a director of Stecher Traung Schmidt Lithography Company of Rochester and San Francisco. He was a board member of Marine Midland Bank, a trustee and treasurer of the Genesee Valley Club; a founder, director and treasurer of Flower City Television (Channel 13) and of the Genesee Valley Arts Association (GEVA). He was also on the board of Genesee Valley Railroad Company. For some years, Mr. and Mrs.

Alden owned and operated a farm called Belwood in Groveland, New York, where they raised Black Angus cattle. It was here that the grandchildren learned the delights and rewards of farming. Mr. Alden retired in 1970 and they moved back to Maine.

They bought a house in New Harbor and he became active in the town serving as a selectman and as chairman of the Bristol Republican Committee. For some years, he was on the University of Maine development committee and actively promoted and raised funds for the performing arts on the Orono campus. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years; his sister, Elizabeth A. Kerr; and two brothers, David Bruce Alden and Chester Whitcomb Alden. He is survived by a brother, John Miller Alden; three daughters, Susannah Alden French, Margaret Pfeffer Forbes, and Christiana Stevens Poole; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Alden was a close friend, benefactor and counselor to many near and dear over the years.

1934

★ Alfred Lee Colesworthy, Jr. died on January 15, 2011. He was born in Portland in 1915, the only child of Alfred Lee and Harriett Crocker Colesworthy. Raised on

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the corner of Spring and Winter Streets he had many memories of a Portland very different from today. He often spoke of “a bitter cold snowy night’ when he rode the trolley with his father up to Munjoy Hill to watch the last six masted schooner, the Edward J. Lawrence as she burned and sank off of Fort Gorges. His maternal grandfather, Captain William Crocker, built him his first boat (a punt) when he was eight years old. She was followed by an eight-foot outboard that Mr. Colesworthy built at Simonton’s Camp and she was followed by a 28-foot sloop, the Alha, which was given to him when he was 15. It was then that he began exploring beyond Casco Bay but always along the Maine coast at a time when few others cruised. His favorite destination was Matinicus and he had wonderful stories of people he met and places he saw.

All boatyards interested him and all boats interested him. Mr. Colesworthy graduated from Bates College in 1938. Not willing to take the chance of being drafted into the Army during World War II he enlisted in the Navy and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Although he spent most of his duty on destroyers and mine-sweepers, one winter he “captained” the Trim Fore, a 54-foot express cruiser that had been pressed into service in Boston Harbor. Coincidentally he had read all about her prior to his enlistment and could not believe his luck at receiving such a plum assignment.

Following the war he resumed his job at Porteous as a buyer and department manager. He later earned his real estate license.

In 1952 he married Dorothy Anderson. On

their first date he took her sailing; they were accompanied by her father. They, along with their son, Peter, spent many years boating, arranging their lives so that several summers were spent entirely on the boat. Again, many great stories were told of their adventures. He purchased his final boat, a 26-foot lobster style boat, when he was 76 and it was on her that his grandchildren learned to run a boat. Mr. Colesworthy was a member of the Woodfords Club and the Portland Club as well as the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association. He was a Mason and served as Master of the Portland Masonic Lodge (1950). He is survived by his son Peter and by his five grandchildren. “Let me square the yards, while we may, old man, and make a fair wind of it homeward.”

1936

★ Philip Greenleaf Cole died in Casco on June 13, 2011. He was born in Raymond in 1917, the son of Gardner W. and Laura Day Cole. He completed the Commercial Course at Bryant and Stratton Business School in Boston and was attending Boston University when World War II interrupted his studies. Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Washington, D.C. where he met and married Bessie May Joy prior to his deployment to London, England. Assigned to Naval Communications, Mr. Cole liked to tell about the night of the Normandy Invasion (D-Day), when communication traffic fell silent and without knowing, he and his

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alumni et alumnae fellow servicemen surmised “This is it!” After returning to the United States in 1945, Mr. Cole was employed by Hancock Lumber Co. and later by L. C. Andrew as an accountant. When his father died unexpectedly in 1948, he and his wife Bessie May continued to operate the Casco Inn, letting rooms and serving three meals a day. The inn business evolved to short order and soda fountain services and became a local favorite “night out” for local and summer residents and many summer camp counselors. The Coles also continued to operate the Casco Laundry which provided service to many summer camps in the area until 1984. Mr. Cole was serious about fulfilling his civic duties. He was a long time member of the planning board, a school board member and was town meeting moderator for many years. He was active in the Casco Village Church, Casco Grange, Fire Department, Civil Defense and the Raymond/Casco Historical Society. His passion was music.

He was a classically trained tenor and was the lead tenor at King’s Chapel in Boston as well as High Street Congregational Church in Auburn. He was called upon and willingly sang for weddings, dedications and for church and Grange pageants and functions. He was an accomplished pianist and violinist and was known to strum the guitar and banjo on occasion. Mr. Cole is survived by his three children, Nelson Cole, Charles Cole, and Joy Cole; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Bessie May Cole; his parents; and sister, Katherine Duntley Redmun.

1937

Charles “Chett” Winfield Badger died on March 2, 2011, at his home in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. He was born in Rangeley in 1919 to parents Frank and Suselle Badger.

Mr. Badger earned a BS in physics from Bowdoin College in 1941. He went to work for DuPont Corporation in their ballistics laboratory in Memphis, Tennessee. While there, he met Julia Badgett whom he married in 1942. He was selected to work on the Manhattan Project and trained on the first commercial grade nuclear reactor at Oakridge, Tennessee, before moving to Richland, Washington, where high-grade plutonium was manufactured for the atomic bomb at the newly built Hanford plant.

After the war, he went to work for Badgett Mine Stripping Corporation and for 15 years, worked as foreman, superintendent, project manager and vice president.

In addition to coal, the company took contracts on the Ohio and Pennsylvania turnpikes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and Calumet Sag Canal. In the early 1960s, Mr. Badger started his own heavy construction company, C.W. Badger, Inc., and worked on roads, canals and bridges in northern Illinois. He also owned and operated Badger Asphalt Paving Materials, Inc., in Cook County, Illinois. In Kentucky, his construction company excavated the last plug of land that “wedded the waters” between Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. In 1973, after the death of his father-in-law, Russell Badgett Sr., Mr. Badger took over Badgett

Terminal Corporation in Grand Rivers (railto-barge coal transfer) as president. He retired from that position in 2007. For nearly 20 years, Mr. and Mrs. Badger also owned and operated Julia Rhea Ranch where they bred racing quarter horses in Illinois and Livingston County, Kentucky. Mr. Badger was a life-long member of Kemankeag Masonic Lodge #213 A.F.& A.M., Rangeley, Maine; Rizpah Shriners, Madisonville, Kentucky; and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

He was a member of the Session at the Calvert City Presbyterian Church. Mr. Badger’s wife also died on March 2. He was also predeceased by his oldest son, Russell W. Badger and his foster daughter, Mary Lou Merch Badger Knight. He is survived by two sons and one daughter; Kirk Badger, Rhea Badger and Dr. Charles (Chad) R. Badger, Sr.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ★ Robert William Coffin died peacefully on February 20, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born in Harrington in 1918, son of the late Edwin Voranus Coffin and Maud Smith Coffin. Mr. Coffin entered the University of Maine School of Engineering. During his college years, he attended Wentworth Institute, Boston, where he was trained as a machinist. While there he was personally recommended by the headmaster for employment at Pratt & Whitney Manufacturing, East Hartford, Connecticut.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served as technical sergeant, Base Automotive Battalion 30 13th Company, and worked on vehicle and truck engines in France and Belgium until June 1, 1946. Mr. Coffin returned to Pratt & Whitney, earned his fiveyear pin and then went back to the University of Maine, where he graduated with a BS in engineering in 1948. After earning his degree he was hired by Torrington Co. and began his career as a professional mechanical engineer working in plant production. In 1960 Torrington Co. sent him to Orange, Massachusetts, as plant manager for four years. He continued in plant management in Torrington, and in 1966 was asked to move to Portugal as plant engineer and build a factory in Aboboda, just outside of Lisbon. He was most proud of this accomplishment. After retirement in 1974, Mr. Coffin returned to Harrington with his wife of 48 years, Eleanor. In Harrington he pursued his many varied interests, including building several houses. He purchased a building “up town,” and started an antique shop. As a longtime member of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and its Maine state affiliate, he continued to hone his skill and expertise collecting, maintaining and repairing antique clocks, an interest that he passed on to his son, Charles. Mr. Coffin strongly believed in preserving the history of Washington County and Harrington, in particular, and acted on this through his work with Forrest Hill Cemetery Association, Harrington. He was gifted with common sense; he was a pragmatist, a wealth of information, a collector, a teacher, a skilled and trained machinist and a very talented artisan, wood worker and cabinet maker. Mr. Coffin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eleanor Johnson Coffin; their three children, Nancy Coffin

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Anderson, Roberta Coffin Montagna and Charles Coffin; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his first wife of 19 years, Antoinette St. Pierre Coffin of Van Buren, whom he married in Hartford, Connecticut, before World War II; and his siblings, Edwina Coffin Arth, Frances Coffin Sullivan, Voranus “VL” Coffin and Roger Coffin. ★ Bruce Newton Van Fleet, Jr. died peacefully in hospice care on January 8, 2010. He was born in Portland in 1916. He lived in Massachusetts and New Hampshire before moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he resided for 40-plus years, particularly at the Deerwood Community. He served his country as a World War II pilot in the Army Air Corps. He loved flying, family and going to church. He died at peace with the Lord. Bruce enjoyed giving to others and proudly volunteered for more than 20 years at St. Luke’s Hospital and served as a chaplain assistant for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Mason’s Fidelity Lodge in Melrose, Massachusetts. A portion of his life was the inspiration for a children’s book developed by the United Way, titled Peter and the Silent Siren. He is survived by his three children: Bruce N. Van Fleet III, George N. Van Fleet, and Barbara J. Van Fleet and their families; including eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He rejoined his loving wife Marjorie E. Van Fleet, who died two days after their 60th wedding anniversary on April 16, 2001.

1939

★ Edmund W. Simonds died on December 28, 2010, in Boca Raton, Florida. Native to Portland, he was educated at Boston University where he became president of his fraternity, Phi Epsilon Pi. Upon graduation he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942–1946 as a link trainer instructor, teaching pilots to fly on instruments.

He subsequently served in the Civil Air Patrol and Civil Defense and retired from the Coca-Cola Company in 1982 as state sales manager for New Jersey. He was a third degree Master Mason on Cosmopolitan Lodge in Stoughton, Massachusetts. In 1946 he married wife Betty, producing sons, Fred, Jim and Andy. He is also survived by a stepdaughter, Laura B. Weiss; and his second wife, Dorothy; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Married 42 years, they traveled extensively, played golf and alternated between homes in Boca Raton and Montague, New Jersey. He will always be loved and missed. His legacy to us is a world richer for his presence: “Let it not be said that life was good to him, but rather that he was good to life.”

1940

★ Edward H. Mercer II died July 13, 2011, in Bangor. He was born at the family farm in North Orland in 1920, son of Belmont L. and Marcia A. (Ginn) Mercer. Mr. Mercer served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and upon returning from the war, he joined the Kenney family business

on lower Main Street, Bucksport. In 1941 Edward married the love of his life, Margaret Kenney, and together they changed the business name to Mercer’s Store. He retired after operating the store for 48 years. Mr. Mercer was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish, and spend time at the camp on Mopang Lake. He served the town as a Bucksport selectman, was a bondsman, a founding member of Bucksport Investment Club, a proud member of Bucks Mills Rod and Gun Club, and for more than 30 years was an active member of Silver Lake Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret H. (Kenney) Mercer; two daughters, Wendy Carpenter and Nancy Mercer-Dumas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Thelma Woodhead and Julia Remick; one sister-in-law, Genevieve Mercer; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Everett Mercer; and one sister, Adora Leach.

1948

Ciro A. Russo, Jr. died in Scarborough on May 29, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portland, the second of four sons of Ciro A. Russo Sr. and Josephine Russo. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Tufts University in 1951 with a degree in business. He was a long-time resident of both Portland and Pownal. He was a partner with his brothers in Russo Realty of No. Sebago, and Dirigo Distributors and A.F. Briggs Co. of Portland. He retired as president of the A.F. Briggs Co. in 1992. Always promoting innovative technology in the business, A. F. Briggs Co. installed the first air conditioners in automobiles in Maine as well as the first ductless split type computer room air conditioner in Maine. In the 1970s he sought, and won in court, the right for all Maine businesses to propose and furnish “for equal” products in contracting with and selling to the State of Maine. Mr. Russo was a past president of the Portland Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and a member of the Italian Heritage Center of Portland. In addition to being a devoted and loving husband and father and caring for the family farm in Pownal, he enjoyed hunting, both locally and in Alaska, and was an avid photographer, carpenter, marksman, horseman, and gardener. He is survived by his six children, Walter C. Russo, Ciro A. III Russo, Richard A. Russo, Bruce C. Russo, Ellen M. Russo and Gregory C. Russo; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerard Russo; and numerous relatives in Southern Maine and Massachusetts.

He was predeceased by Ellen, his wife of 47 years in 1997; brother Mose Russo ’48 in 2010 and brother Leonard Russo ’51 in 2009.

1950

★ Robert I. Glass died on May 29, 2011, in Charlton, Massachusetts. He was born in Boston, the son of Louis and Doris Levin Glass, and grew up in the area. Mr. Glass served as a Specialist 3rd Class in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He graduated

alumni et alumnae from Brown University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA. He was an entrepreneur and owned and operated various businesses including Cogen Energy Technology L.P. and Hydro Development Group. He was also a professor at UMass.

Mr. Glass was a member of the St. Matthews Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Andover. He lived his life with enthusiasm, welcoming challenge and bringing thoughtful and creative solutions to the table. In addition to his business accomplishments, he also enjoyed being behind the wheel of bicycles, airplanes, and cars. He was devoted to his wife, his family and his close friends who will miss his laughter and his wry sense of humor. He was especially fond of playing baseball with his grandchildren. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sandra Zais Glass; three sons, Jonathan Glass, Scott Glass, and Jeff Glass; a daughter, Dale St. Lawrence; and four grandchildren. ★ Richard D. “Dick” Maxwell died on March 11, 2011. He was born in Portland in 1931, to the late Irving and Florence Derby Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was a graduate of Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He was a US Army veteran, past president of the Rotary Club of Stamford and served on many committees at the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford. He retired from Home Life/Phoenix Company. After retiring to Clinton, he became a member of the First Congregational Church of Westbrook. He loved outdoors, hiking, camping, canoeing in Maine, bird watching, skiing, tennis, his dogs, and being with family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 48 years, Elisabeth Benschop Maxwell; a daughter, Kristine Maxwell Vincent; two sons, Rick Maxwell and Walter Maxwell; a sister, Elizabeth Wheeler; a brother, William Maxwell; and five grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

1960

Fred Clow died on May 13, 2011. He was born in Rochester, New Hampshire and spent his childhood in Wolfeboro. Mr. Clow received a BA in economics from Colgate University. He worked in finance at several institutions including State Street Bank & Trust Company, Fidelity Investments, and United Way of Massachusetts Bay. He spent many years sailing the coast of Maine with his family, and was former Commander of the Gloucester Power Squadron. He was an avid skier through out his life, having skied at over 70 areas.

In his retirement at 62, he enjoyed traveling the US, Central America, Asia, and Europe. A highlight for him were the five years he shuttled his sister on the Appalachian Trail from Shenandoah National Park to Springer Mountain, Georgia making it possible for her to complete the trail in 2009. Mr. Clow volunteered with numerous organizations including AIDS Action Committee and Stonewall Lifelong Learning Institute, and was former President of the Gay Fathers of Greater Boston. He is survived by his sister, Jane Smalley; a son, Geoffrey Clow; a daughter, Jennifer Leathers; and two granddaughters.

1967

Eben R. Shaw died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 8, 2011, in Belfast. He was born in 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Frank H. and Jannetta Shaw. Mr. Shaw moved frequently in the United States and lived in Germany until age 16, as his father served in the U.S. military. He attended San Diego College in California. He crewed on the research vessel The Hero to the Antarctic and worked Camden windjammers Mattie and Mistress. He and his wife, Betsy Gates, were married in 1972 in Camden. Mr. Shaw was a skilled craftsman and made beautiful dories and custom-finished day sailers. He was also a gifted carpenter.

He worked at Scheel Yachts, North End Marine and Sabre Yachts, all of Rockland, until 1993. He loved boats and being out on the water and had a great appreciation for nature and regard for God’s creatures.

Known for his dry humor and sense of mischief, he loved his family dearly and will be sorely missed. Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife, Elizabeth G. Shaw; daughter, Jannetta A. Shaw; and son, Jeb H. Shaw; and two sisters, Anne H. Shaw and Jane H. Shaw.

1972

Paul Houghton Holliday died June 14, 2011, at Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He was born in Manhattan and educated at the University of Maine and the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Rhode Island.

Mr. Holliday was head of technical services at Cranston Public Library for 22 years. A longtime resident of Cranston, he felt a special connection to the state of Maine, where he lived, worked, and vacationed periodically throughout his life. He enjoyed skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain, sailing, reading fiction, and working with his tools. Later in life, he began collecting films. He is survived by his loving children Ian and Emma Holliday, his sisters Nancy Holliday and Barret Thompson, his brother-in-law Gerald Thompson ’68 and his nieces Heather Sanborne and Hillary Thompson. Dear friends Linda Gill and Beth Johnson were with him throughout his illness and have his family’s deepest gratitude.

1998

Brian Francis Toole was born on July 27, 1980, in Bangor, and arrived at Hebron a few short weeks later. He was raised on Hebron’s campus almost from birth and as he grew he became an integral member of the community and a leader among his classmates. Brian was captain of the football team, proctor, member of the Cum Laude Society, a class officer and founding father of the trackside hibachi grill. However, it was not his accomplishments that drew people to him, but rather the strength of his character. When he is remembered by those who knew him they use words like intelligent, witty, determined and leader. They gravitate toward superlatives

like kindest, warmest and most sincere, because simple praise seems insufficient. It is who Brian was and not what he did that left a lasting impression. Upon graduating from Hebron, Brian was awarded the Naval Academy Foundation Prize and went on to attend the US Naval Academy after a postgraduate year at Hotchkiss. He completed three and a half years and left Navy in the spring of his senior year. He put himself through school while working full time. In the fall of 2004 he graduated from Penn State University as a business major. Brian worked for two different mortgaging firms before relocating to Atlanta in 2008. His upbringing amongst the woods had instilled in him a love of nature, and he traveled to the Georgia mountains, Tennessee, and as far as Idaho to relive his childhood passion for camping. He was a foster parent for rescue dogs and tutored a local teen who was failing out of high school.

Brian had a gift for listening more than he spoke and giving advice that stuck. When the boy he was tutoring shared the opinion that “being smart isn’t cool,” Brian asked if the boy liked having girls interested in him.

The boy responded in the affirmative and Brian pointed out that no girl worth dating would ever go out with the kind of guy that failed in school. The boy’s grades steadily improved. In his last years, Brian decided to pursue a legal career and at the time of his passing was working as a legal assistant in Alpharetta, Georgia, in preparation for law school. He hoped to eventually return to the northeast. Brian once penned an obituary for himself as a class assignment. He wrote: “In the end death was like gravity, and you can’t beat gravity.” When death came for Brian this was the case; he was only able to surrender. It just came too soon. Brian passed away on May 9, 2011. He will always be one of the best men I have ever known.

Amanda Damon Peralta ’98 and Erin Toole ’01

Former Faculty and Staff

Rev. Robert P. Crist died July 3, 2011, in Lititiz, Pennsylvania. He was born in Hershey in 1923, a son of Harry S. and Stella (Smith) Christ. Rev. Crist was a graduate of Hershey High School, Hershey Junior College, and in 1944 graduated from Lebanon Valley College.

He attended Bonebrake Theological School in Dayton, Ohio, and served on the staff of the First Baptist Church of Dayton from 1944 to 1946. In 1947, he graduated from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts. In 1947 he was ordained by the First Baptist Church of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he served as associate pastor until 1949. He became pastor of the Central Baptist Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts in 1949 and in 1956 returned to First Baptist Church in Worcester, where he was the minister of education until 1965.

At that time he also served as a chaplain at the Worcester Academy. In 1965, he moved to Maine, to become pastor of the Hebron Community Baptist Church and chaplain and faculty member at Hebron Academy. He retired in 1993 and moved back to Hershey.

Rev. Crist also served as a chaplain in the Navy Reserve 1951–1959, and volunteered at the Hershey Medical Center and Hope

Lodge. He also performed a number of marriages in the Hershey Rose Garden. Surviving are daughters, Deborah C. Bowersox and Susan J. Mowatt; a grandson; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth C. Bauger; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion (Speicher) Crist.

Cynthia A. Trundy died March 20, 2011, in Norway. She was born in Hartford in 1927, the daughter of Carl and Helen Reed Bonney. She attended schools in Sumner and Buckfield. In 1944, she married Maynard Trundy, Sr. Cynthia worked for 30 years in the housekeeping department at Hebron Academy. She was a member of the Extension and the West Minot Union Church, where she had been the organist for 30 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and puzzles.

She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who always thought of others first. She is survived by her husband; a son, Warren; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and three nephews, Earl, Jimmy and Stanley Bonney.

She was predeceased by a son, Maynard Jr., “Sonny” and a brother, Malcolm.

Euleita Marie Barker Whitney died February 1, 2011, in Norway, after a brief illness.

She was born in Norway in 1937, to the late Carlton Barker, Sr. and Ineze Mathison Barker. She grew up in East Stoneham and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1956.

She then went to business school in Boston.

She later met and married Eugene Whitney, divorcing after 23 years. Over the years, she worked in the Oxford Hills area as an administrative assistant for many businesses including the David A. Klain Agency, Hebron Academy and most recently the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Whitney is survived by daughter, Dari; sons Daryl and Darick; six grandchildren; brothers, Carlton Barker Jr., Hubert Barker and Durland Barker; along with nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Dwight Barker, and a nephew, Donald Barker.

Dawn Ingraham Williams died in Bidde­ ford on December 1, 2010. She was born in Houlton in 1937, the daughter of Eldridge and Georgia (Estabrook) Ingraham and attended Houlton schools. While raising her family, Ms. Williams lived in York, Maine, and was employed in food services at York Hospital. One of her favorite spots was York Harbor Beach where she spent many happy hours. She continued her career in food services, managing dining rooms at Colby College, Hebron Academy, and several schools in Pennsylvania. She is survived by daughters Brenda Williams, Tammy Williams-Dufort; sons Roy Williams and Brent Williams; a sister, Patricia Webber; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Other deaths Harold P. Davis ’38 in 2009.

Everett W. Dunlap ’38, on November 8, 2010.

Herbert S. “Herbie” Holmes, Jr. ’47, on July 14, 2011.

Arthur C. Young ’68, on May 3, 2011. ★ Veteran

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hebroniana

and the band plays on

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hile working on the article about Hebron’s music program, I went looking for historical photos of various groups and stumbled across this one. It was too good to pass up, but wouldn’t fit in the layout, so I decided to share it here. The photo is from the 1928–1929 school year and was taken in front of the School Building looking towards Atwood and the new Sargent Gymnasium, with Packard House and Gilman House in the distance. The power line was a fairly recent addition to campus and now runs under ground. The maple trees on the edge of the road grew for another 70 years before being lost in the ice storm of 1998.

From the 1929 Green Parrot: “When the first football game came along, the band was ready and responded with a will. Throughout the remainder of the season, they played at the games both at Hebron and away, and without a doubt the band helped Hebron on to victory on many occasions.

“The band again came through during the winter and played at the basketball and hockey games. It was sent to both of the Kents Hill games at Portland and Augusta

and added a large share to Hebron’s showing. The music served both to entertain the audience and to strengthen and encourage the players who were fighting for victory. It furnished entertainment for all the important hockey games in Stanley Arena and helped to hearten the members of the team in the thick of the fight.

“This spring the band has attended all the baseball games both at Hebron and away and has performed remarkably well.

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The band has come to be an important factor in all of Hebron’s athletic contests and is always much enjoyed.

“During Commencement, the band rendered several band concerts at Sturtevant Home and has met with many compliments from the old Alumni and guests of the Academy. It has acted in cooperation with the other musical organizations and has furnished an important part of the entertainment during Commencement Week.”

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So long, old friends; we will miss you

Bruce Found, Betsy Found, Bill Chase and Judy Chase wave goodbye to Hebron from atop the school building clock tower on a wet, foggy, windy May day.