NYA Chronicle Magazine 2024-2025

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Ben Jackson Year 10 + NYA Fosters Young Entrepreneurs + Celebrating the Endowment + Kauffmann Program Turns Ten

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Tenth Year of Leadership for Ben Jackson

Kauffmann Program Turns 10 The NYA Mission Statement North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school. The Academy offers a structured program that establishes clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character, and intellect in its students.

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The North Yarmouth Academy program encourages students to develop: Problem-solving skills based on sound analytical and creative thought;

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Sophistication in writing, speaking, and artistic expression; Appreciation for the importance of athletic activity, teamwork, and cooperation; Self-confidence and self-respect through a breadth of experiences that extend beyond the classroom; Concern for the larger community and an appreciation for the natural environment;

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Desire to continue the process of lifelong learning.

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Letter from the Head of School BEN JACKSON, P’21, P’22, P’26 Dear Friends, This year, we welcomed over 400 students from over 40 Maine communities, three states, Germany, New Zealand, Ukraine, Korea, Vietnam, and Canada. The beginning of the year also represented my tenth year at NYA. As I reflect on those years, I continue to be grateful for the community of dedicated faculty, administrators and staff, trustees, committed families, alumni, and amazing students.

It was six years ago that we finalized the NYA Vision: 2020 Strategic Plan.

Since that time, five pillars of this plan continue to guide the Academy’s initiatives: program, faculty, enrollment, campus planning, and financial strength. The Academy has completed campus improvement projects, and through the work of the trustees and development office, we have grown our endowment. Programmatically, the faculty continues to blend the best of what we have always stood for with the introduction of innovations to the curriculum. New course offerings, electives, and independent studies continue to engage and challenge our students. We are also in our

tenth year of sending students into the Alaskan backcountry through the Kauffmann Program, and our students across the grade levels are giving back through service.

NYA’s mission and the student experience will always guide our future strategic initiatives. We look forward to engaging you soon in exciting new plans in support of our students and faculty. Whether it is academics, the arts, or athletics, we continue to provide programs that allow students to pursue their passions, while challenging them to try new experiences in preparation for a lifetime of learning.

Thank you to our entire school community for your special commitment to NYA. Enjoy this issue of the Chronicle.

Sincerely,

Board of Trustees 2024–2025 OFFICERS

BOARD MEMBERS

HONORARY MEMBERS

PAST PRESIDENTS

James Cabot President ‘98, P’30, P‘32, P‘36

Rick Abbondanza P’04

Mary Anderson Stephen Anderson Mark Fasold P’96, P’99, P’03 Christopher Flower P’94 Margot Milliken P’03 Chris Pierce P’01, P’05 Michael Savage P’88, P’90 Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 Curtis Scribner P’88

Rick Abbondanza P’04 Stephan Bachelder P’22, P’04 Allen Bornheimer ’60, GP’31 Peggy A. Claffey P’88, P’91 Patrick C. Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25, GP’30 Edgar A. Curtis, Jr. ’62, P’93, P’95, P’97 Mark Fasold P’96, P’99, P’03 Christopher Flower P’94 William F. Julavits Phillip F. Lewis Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 Lincoln J. Merrill, Jr. ’75, P’04, P’06, GP’34 James G. Palmer P’82, P’86 Mark S. Plummer P’94 Bruce Poliquin P’09 Ford Reiche P’01, P’03, P’07 Alden H. Sawyer, Jr. P’77 Curtis M. Scribner P’88 Peter B. Webster

Sarah Kirby Vice President P’28, P‘30

Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 Bob Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20

Betsy Tod Vice President P’20, P‘25

Nathan Isaacson ’06

Jason Currier Treasurer ‘95

Jessica Lynch P’29, P’31

Barbara Marr Secretary P’17 Benjamin Jackson Head of School P’21, P’22, ’P26

Christopher Lorenz P’28, P’30 Steve Malcom P’15, P’17 Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 Drew Oestreicher ’89 Lori Poulin P’22 Christie Rana P’21, P’26, P’28 Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 Peter Robbins P’22, P’25 Catriona Sangster P’16 Valentine Sheldon ’87, P’29, P’31 Meghan McGoldrick Stornelli ’01 Caty von Brecht Werner ’05

TRUSTEE CHANGES Trustee Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 completed a successful four-year term as president of the NYA Board of Trustees. She is succeeded by trustee James Cabot ’98, P’30, P’32, P’36 who became the new president of the board in July 2024. Cabot has been a member of the board for nine years, serving on the executive, finance, alumni relations, development, marketing, committee on trustees (COT), risk, and strategic planning committees. He is the President and CEO of Southworth International Group. Manchester, who is the founder and creative director of The Good Life Market, will remain on the board for another year to assist in the leadership transition. NYA is deeply grateful to Linda and James for their leadership and service.

Membership Transitions on the NYA Board of Trustees: This summer, we said farewell to the following board members who reached the end of their terms: Nick Alberding P’18, P’21; James Garrett ’98; Linc Merrill ’75, P’04, P’06, GP’34; and Sig Schutz P’23, P’24 We are grateful for your commitment and service to NYA. We welcomed Valentine Sheldon ’87, P’29, P’31 to the board and Rick Abbondanza P’04 back to the board after a brief hiatus. NYA is thankful for their commitment.

Head of School Letter

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Portrait of Head of School Ben Jackson from his first year

Tenth Year of Leadership for Head of School Ben Jackson September

2015

Convocation – Ben Jackson, Head of School

2015-2016

NYA reaccredited with New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

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2018

Campus strategic planning document created by Simons Architects

Toddler House opens

Organizational realignment plan in place

Bicentennial Learning Commons chosen as first capital project

NYA welcomes Maine Girls Academy students Merrill Family Lower School Dedicated

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hen Ben Jackson and his family came to NYA in 2015 from Colorado, there were 275 students, a newly opened Lower School, and the need for strong leadership to steer the Academy into a time of growth.

With enrollment currently over 400, an all-time high, and other improvements and innovations in the works, the future is bright.

The learning commons was selected as the school’s first capital project under Jackson’s leadership. NYA’s two-story Bicentennial Learning Commons (BLC), located in the Curtis Building’s original Cutter Gymnasium, or more recently, the student lounge, opened in the spring of 2020.

During the summer of 2018, while engaged in conversations with Maine Girls Academy (MGA), formerly Catherine McAuley School, about collaborations, Jackson was informed that MGA had to close. Jackson offered admission to its students for the 2018-2019 school year. Thus, 49 of the 94 students enrolled at MGA transferred to NYA. To honor MGA, NYA carried on a few MGA traditions including presenting yellow roses to the graduates at commencement.

In collaboration with administrators, faculty, and trustees, Jackson created the Strategic Vision: 2020, focusing on five strategic priorities: •

Distinctive programs and student experiences

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Attract, retain, and develop the very best faculty and staff

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Build enrollment

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Pursue a master facility plan

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Undergo prudent financial planning

These five priorities continue to provide the foundation for the Academy’s strategic planning and work.

2019

New turf on Lewis Field Poulin Family Tennis Courts open

2020-2022

COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 hit the world in 2020, creating a volatile and uncertain time in education. Its impacts across the educational spectrum were significant and lasting. “At the time, we recognized NYA was more flexible and better positioned than other institutions to adapt and balance health and safety needs while continuing to educate students,” explained Jackson.

NYA opened full time for students in the fall 2021, while most other schools were developing hybrid learning models. This resulted in modest increases in enrollment. Efforts led by Jackson to create and maintain a healthy environment for learning and manage operations safely during the pandemic were enormous.

Campus continues to expand and improve under Jackson’s leadership.

In addition to the BLC, other completed projects include the Lewis Turf Field replacement, Poulin Family Tennis Courts, Toddler House renovation and opening, the reimagined Travis Roy Ice Arena and Fitness & Wellness Center, and phase I of the Lower School expansion. All these initiatives involve immense development efforts including a commitment to increasing the endowment, resulting in a $2 million growth over the last several years to support financial aid and programing.

The program is the bedrock of the Academy, and during the last decade, NYA has realized progress in many key areas. “Our goal for the program has always been to blend the very best of what the Academy has stood for in academics with new and innovative programs to remain current with the changes in society,” explains Jackson. “We are cultivating lifelong learners who will ultimately be successful in college and in life.” Initiatives include developing signature programs in academics, the arts, athletics, health and wellness, and leadership across all divisions. Some of these include the Kauffmann Program, seven diplomas with distinction, digital arts, robotics and STEM education investments, and more.

Throughout his tenure, Jackson maintains his accomplishments are made possible through collaboration with trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and the greater NYA community with the mission in mind. “NYA’s mission and the student experience will continue to guide all future strategic initiatives,” said Jackson.

2021

The Campaign for NYA in support of Wellness, Athletics, the Arts, and Endowment launched

Strategic Vision 2020 published

2023

Opening of the reimagined Travis Roy Arena and Fitness & Wellness Center Completion of phase I of the Lower School expansion

NYA receives the largest donation in school history from Dr. Jarrod Daniel and Trustee Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32

Ben Jackson Year 10

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Seize the Day!

NYA Drama took to the streets of turn-of-the century New York City in Newsies. The Disney Broadway hit tells the tale of Jack Kelly (Gabriella Filler ’27), a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies kids from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

The production featured Madeline Mayo ’28 as Katherine Plummer, and Apollo Birney ’27 as Joseph Pulizer. Additional cast features include Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25 (Davey), Hadley Smith ’26 (Crutchie), John McGillicuddy ’30 (Les), Lila Fournier ’28 (Medda Larkin). Additional roles including newsboys, newspaper staff, dancing girls, nuns, goons, police, and more played by Eva Cusano ’26, Sam Grady ’26, Alex Hilmer ’26, Chloe Shervanick ’26, Eliza Smith ’28, Quinn Barschdorf ’29, Sofia Beghelli ’30, Maddie Brown ’29, Natalie Bunker ’28, Ezra Corcoran ’29, Mia Dumont ’30, Paisley Dutta ’29, Clementine Feely ’28, Denali Garson ’29, Grace Goodall ’29, Katrina Lesniak ’30, Nula MacCarthy ’30, Emily Millar ’30, Fia Scheffler ’30, Jack Scheffler ’29, Avery Speirs ’29, and Gracelyn Webster ’30.

Students working on tech crew (and as extra newsies) include Zoe Collins ’25 (stage manager), Skyler Dunphy ’27, Colden Daniel ’28, Barrett Keup ’29, Lauren Metivier ’30, Cora Nanovic ’30, Phoebe Reilly ’28, Oliver Walker ’30, and Ellis Taylor ’27.

Production Team: Liz Rollins (director), Linda Vaillancourt (music director), Andrew Cook (set design), Anthony Desantis (technical direction), Vanessa Beyland (choreographer), Sara Jaffe (lighting & acting coach), Nora Krainis (sound), and Kevin Rollins (sound/stage).

Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS NYA Lower School Drama took us back to the late Cretaceous Period with the adaptation of one of Mary Pope Osbourne’s books from her Magic Treehouse series. Siblings Jack and Annie find a mysterious treehouse full of books, and they discover what they read about in the pages will transport them through time.

Johnny Cabot ’32 and Cece Lavoie ’32 played Jack and Annie. Their first through fourth grade classmates stomped and roared as ensemble cast of dinosaurs.

Paddle to the Sea The fifth-grade drama production of Paddle to the Sea was adapted from a 1941 children’s book by the American author and illustrator Holling C. Holling.

In Lake Nipigon, Ontario, a first nation boy whittled a wooden model of a person in a canoe. On the bottom, he carved the words “Please put me back in the water. I am Paddle-to-the-Sea.” The story follows the extraordinary adventures of this wooden toy through all the Great Lakes, where he meets many interesting people who help him on his way to the Atlantic Ocean. Cast in alphabetical order: Max Amendo, Piper Brewer, Tilly Ewing, James Feeley, Theo Ferrari, Foster Hammen, Anders Jones, Noah Kanyambo, Keira Livesay, Eden Mote, Grady Richard, Alex Rowe, and Georgie Sheldon.

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Come for the Laughter, Stay for the Custard This year, NYA Drama produced a spring performance, The Actor’s Nightmare. An accountant named George (or Stanley?) finds himself unexpectedly onstage, playing the leading role in four different and simultaneous plays. He’s never been to a rehearsal and doesn’t know his lines but tries desperately to fill the spotlight and be entertaining. Yes, there really was custard! The production featured Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25 as George (Stanley?), Sam Grady ’26 as the Stage Manager, Apollo Birney ’27 as Sarah, Eva Cusano ’26 as Ellen, Alex Hilmer ’26 as Henry, Skyler Dunphy ’27 as the Executioner’s Assistant, and Zoe Collins ’25 as The Voice. Directed

by Drama Director Liz Rollins and Upper School mathematics teacher Sara Jaffe.

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Big Gigs for Steel Industry A busy May for NYA’s steel band, “Steel Industry,” started in Augusta with the largest steel pan jam session around at the 31st New England Pan Festival.

American Idol star Julia Gagnon ’20 invited the NYA chorus to join her and a cast of American Idol contestants from the past season for an onstage performance at the Cross Insurance Arena in Bangor. “Julia Gagnon: Little Things,” featured Gagnon, Nate Haven, and former Idols: Ajii, Jennifer Jeffries, Roman Collins, Quintavious Johnson, KBLOCKS, Kennedy Reid, and Imposter Syndrome. The NYA chorus, combined with the neighboring Greely High School Chorus, provided backup vocals on a couple of Julia’s favorite covers, “We Are the World,” and “From Now On,” from The Greatest Showman.

All State Musicians A quintet of talented NYA musicians was selected to the Maine All-State Music Festival. Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25 for viola and Cass MacCarthy ’24 on string bass joined the orchestra.

Apollo Birney ’27 and Hadley Smith ’26 sang in the alto section of the mixed chorus with Paxton Fogg ’25 in bass.

The next stop was a performance with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in front of a crowd of over 2,000. Six NYA students, along with Upper School instrumental music teacher Ian Ramsey, joined PSO for “Carnival of Animals: Remix.” The music took the audience on a trek around the world, introducing them to animals and music from all seven continents. Band members Ellie Bouman ’25, Apollo Birney ’27, Cass MacCarthy ’24, Leif MacCarthy ’25, Chris Norieka ’25, and Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25 played their pans for the “Trinidad and Tobago” section of the performance. “It’s great to give NYA students a chance to perform at the highest professional level with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, especially on steel pans,” said Ramsey. “The kids couldn’t be more excited.”

The troop also met up with NYA alumna and PSO Director of Learning & Community Impact, McKenzie Blanchard ‘14.

From left to right: Cass MacCarthy ’24, Genevieve Vaillancourt ’25, Paxton Fogg ’25, Apollo Birney ’27, and Hadley Smith ’26

Academics North Yarmouth Academy has been recognized for the

2024 AP School Honor Roll ®

opportunities a college-going culture and gives students for developing an AP program that creates their college outcomes. to earn college credit and to maximize

From left to right: Governor Janet Mills; Jessica Violette P’24, P’26; and UMaine President, Joan Ferrini-Mundo

Double Platinum

For the second year in a row, College Board named NYA to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a platinum distinction.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

97% of NYA seniors took at least one AP exam during high school, 63% of seniors scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam, and 29% of seniors took five or more AP exams. The Academy offers 18 Advanced Placement courses in various topics through the arts, humanities, languages, and sciences.

App Challenge Tyler Technology Upper School science and mathematics teacher, Jessica Violette P‘24, P‘26, was a guest speaker at a Tyler Technologies event to celebrate the Maine App Challenge partnership with the University of Maine’s Pathways to Careers initiative. In attendance at the event were Governor Janet Mills; UMaine President, Joan Ferrini-Mundu; and Tyler Technologies President, ERP & Civic Division, Chris Webster. Violette discussed how these programs aim to engage Maine high school students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and provide a path to pursue higher education for exciting STEM careers in Maine. Students who complete the Foundations of Innovation online course earn college credit at UMaine.

Trip to Oaxaca in Southern Mexico

The Kauffmann Program expanded its expeditions into Mexico last March Break. Director of the Kauffmann Program Ian Ramsey and NYA Middle School Spanish Teacher Jessica Smith took ten NYA Upper School students to Oaxaca, Mexico for twelve days. They spent five days hiking the Pueblo Mancomunados (Commonwealth of Villages) where they trekked amongst indigenous villages in the Sierra Norte Mountain region with a local guide. Resident ecological scientists and personal friends of Ian’s connected with the group to share knowledge of the local culture and ecosystems. The trip commenced around the city of Oaxaca, where the students learned about culture, took cooking and printmaking classes, and visited pre-Colombian ruins and various villages.

“It was so exciting to share this special region with a group of NYA students,” said Ramsey. “With the biggest indigenous population and the most biodiversity of any province in Mexico, Oaxaca is a unique region that is rich in culture, ecology, and history. While hiking and meeting people in villages, our students learned through direct, transformational experience,” he said.

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Chris Noreika ’25 receives his award from Maine Historical Society Executive Director, Katherine Worthing

Student Historians Honored

Three NYA students were big winners of the 2024 Wellcome Prizes from the Yarmouth History Center. Honors and cash awards are granted every year to student historians statewide for projects on any historical topic related to Cumberland County.

These Are the Droids You Are Looking For

This year, the NYA’s robotics program has extended into the Middle School as an X-block and a club. The focus is on robotics basics with hands-on learning using VEX V5 kits. The kits involve parts and operations driven by coding. Once mastered, students will give their robot a specific task to perform.

Middle School students will also have access to SPHERO robots which are spherical and operated by a block coding system within an app. Students will be given small tasks like having the SPHERO run through a track by coding all the movements. The robots can also be controlled manually through the app. This will provide the opportunity to engage the Lower School students with demonstrations. The connections between divisions aim to excite future Upper School robotics team members.

In the Upper School, the robotics team competes locally to qualify for the state level championships. Each year, a new competition game is released, and teams spend the season designing, coding, and constructing a robot to do certain tasks, both autonomously and driver controlled. Competitions involve various strategies and game-time decision making. Throughout the year, the emphasis is on the engineering design process, so coding and robots continuously improve throughout the season.

Inspired by the strong interest in robotics and STEM among NYA students and faculty, Case and Gail Lynch GP ’29 & GP ’31 made a generous gift to enhance and expand robotics offerings and create a new space dedicated to robotics to allow students to meet, build, tinker, collaborate, and test their robots.

Ethan Sweeney ‘26 and Sadie Swenson ’25 earned prizes in the writing division. Sweeney’s paper entitled The Portland Observatory: Portland’s Greatest Historical Landmark took first prize, and Swenson’s paper, Brunswick and the Civil War took third prize. Senior Chris Noreika’s documentary film on the Yarmouth Clam Festival took second prize.

Last year, his film on the Great Portland Fire took first prize. Entries are judged on the quality of research and presentation, and winners are invited to share their findings with the public as part of the history center’s fall lecture series.

The Gift of Failure

NYA welcomed New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey to campus in October. Lahey is the author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. She shared her message of teaching resilience through the value of failure.

Lahey, a mother and former teacher, encouraged the audience to raise successful adults by allowing them to fail through taking risks and learning from them. She spoke about how children may miss valuable learning opportunities if parents protect them from failing.

Lahey shared her own parenting misstep when she did not teach her child to tie their shoes, opting for the quick and easy Velcro. Although she avoided frustration, it did not benefit her child.

Her key message: Support your child for who they are and not what you dreamed them to be. If people are seen, heard, known, and loved for who they are, then they will feel empowered to be the best possible people out in the world. +Thanks to NYA’s counselor, Cindy Hould, for bringing Lahey to NYA.

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Business as Usual: Economics, Start-Ups, and Real-World Experience How do you go from, “I have an idea,” to, “I have a business?” Once you have the business, how do you stay afloat with the ebb and flow of the local economy? NYA History Department Chair and economics teacher Peter Sillin connects his economics and start-up club students with local business owners to answer just those questions. “There is no one way or one type of person who becomes an entrepreneur. I want to expose the students to ways they themselves can imagine shaping their future.”

Sillin created and advises the NYA Start-Up Club, born from the overwhelming response by the students to Maine Venture Fund’s “Startup Challenge,” a business plan competition for students designed to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs in Maine. NYA had the most submissions from any school and a few winners. A big entrepreneurial spirit exists on campus, and Sillin took the opportunity to harness it. “This is a great opportunity for NYA to develop a unique program.”

Salin Bachor’s '25 landscaping business

It all began with the NYA Start-Up Club, consisting of students who have business ideas or are curious about how to start a business. But how? Simply answered, “Ask!” Sillin organized a speaker series of NYA alumni and parents with their own businesses. The speakers shared their experiences from a spark of an idea, to funding, hard work, highs and lows, and a little luck.

“I have always had an inclination towards creating new things and people who are creating new things,” said club member Leif MacCarthy ’25.

“Getting to hear from local business owners who did what seems so hard to me was really exciting.” MacCarthy is currently designing an app to help athletes and coaches crunch running data.

Start-Up Speaker Walt Manchester P'15, P'20, founder of the Good Life Market

Salin Bachor ’25 participated in the Start-up Challenge with an idea for a boat taxi in her hometown of Harpswell. She was encouraged by Sillin to enter and join the club since she was already a business owner. Bachor started Bachor Hardscapes her freshman year, building and maintaining patios, garden features, yards, and landscaping. “It is also important to learn where money is coming from and how people are making it,” said Bachor.

Sillin sees serious potential for an innovative entrepreneurial program where students can connect what they learn in class to how they can use it in the real world. “My entrepreneurship program solidifies those connections in a way that allows them to take initiative, be creative, and collaborate.”

MacCarthy couldn’t agree more. “Having a set of peers who are interested in business that you can bounce ideas off, as well as business owners of all types, has been both a great inspiration and a reality check. They have really shown me that this is possible.”

Start-Up Club at Startup Maine 2024

“Kids need to understand there is no limit to the number of companies out there,” said Bachor with her eye on the future. “Even though a company was already thought of or established, it doesn’t mean one can’t do it again and make it better.”

Thank you to our NYA Start-Up Club spring 2024 speakers: Linc Merrill ’75, P’04, P’06, GP ’34 of Patriot Insurance; Walt Manchester P’15, P’20, founder of the Good Life Market; Dave Holman P’34, P’36 of Holman Homes & Katahdin Property Management; Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 from Great Clips; and Rob Tod P’20, P’25, founder of Allagash Brewing Company.

Start-Up Speaker Rob Tod P'20, P'25 from Allagash Brewing Company

ALUMNI ENTREPRENEURS

As NYA develops initiatives and curriculum around entrepreneurship (like Peter Sillin’s Start-Up Club), it seemed logical to reach out to our alumni entrepreneurs to learn about their business journeys. We asked them all the same questions, including a request for advice for our students who may want to start (or have already started) a business.

We received an excellent response, and there was too much to print in the Chronicle. Here is a taste of what they sent us. Please use this QR code to see their responses in full.

If you’re an NYA alum and an entrepreneur, we’d love to hear from you!

Please reach out to alumni@nya.org.

Liz Palmer Pattison ’87

Tim McMahon ’93

Timber Ceramics, Portland, ME EDUCATION: Maine College of Art, BFA in sculpture BUSINESS: I am a full-time potter working out of a studio I built in my backyard in Portland.

HIS ADVICE: If I was to pass along advice to a young graduate looking to start a business, I would only advise them to find something they are passionate about and the rest will eventually take care of itself.

Roy Morejon ’99 AheadA, Charlotte, NC

SimplySized Home, Yarmouth, ME

EDUCATION: Whittenberg University, elementary education; Lelsey College, master’s degree in creative arts BUSINESS: SimplySized Home is a home downsizing and moving management business.

We help people who are in transition from one home to another. This transition usually involves moving to a smaller residence. Our services include hiring the appropriate movers, packing for the move, resettling and unpacking all your belongings in your new home. In addition, we work with auction houses, consignment shops, and numerous local charities to donate the things that are no longer needed. In many cases, children are not available to help or live out of state with busy lives. SimplySized Home helps when family isn’t available.

ADVICE: Do something you enjoy. You need to wholeheartedly believe in the product or service you are providing. Surround yourself with people who support you and believe in your goals. Survey your potential customer base and be open to constructive criticism.

EDUCATION: Methodist College, PGA program and secured his PGA card. Ultimately transferred to University of North Carolina at Charlotte to study mass media communications and political science.

BUSINESS: I run AheadA, where we help businesses unlock the power of AI to grow their bottom line. AheadA is the culmination of everything I’ve learned, focused on where the future of business is headed. We work with companies generating $5 million to $500 million in revenue, helping them implement AI in practical, results-driven ways. From strategy to execution, our mission is to ensure AI doesn’t just become another tool, but a game-changer for our clients.

ADVICE: Don’t wait for perfection—start now.

Too many great ideas never leave the drawing board because people overthink or wait for the “right” moment. The truth is that taking action is the only way to learn what works. Remember,

action creates information. Every step you take, no matter how small, will teach you something valuable and move you closer to success. Also, embrace discipline.

Running a business is like being a student—you need focus, time management, and the ability to finish what you start. Build those habits now, and they’ll serve you for life. Lastly, don’t be afraid to fail. Failing isn’t the end—it’s a step forward. Every failure gives you data, lessons, and the experience to make your next move smarter. Business is a journey of trial and error, so take risks, keep learning, and stay resilient. If you have a dream, take the first step today. Even the smallest action can spark something incredible.

Britt Hosmer Longoria ’03

Rock Environmental Philanthropic Consulting EDUCATION: Attended the University of Denver and transferred to Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa to complete her undergraduate degree; master’s in philanthropic leadership at the University of Denver. She is a few months away from completing her dissertation for a PhD in strategic communication from Liberty University.

BUSINESS: Rock Environmental, LLC specializes in designing high-impact philanthropic action plans and crafting organizational development strategies for nonprofits and individuals dedicated to wilderness and wildlife conservation.

We aim to foster leadership, sustainability, board development, and innovative fundraising solutions that support the long-term growth and success of wildlife and wilderness efforts.

ADVICE: Remain curious and passionately committed to your interests. Don’t shy away from taking calculated risks, and ensure you learn from every experience, whether it ends in triumph or tribulation. Building a solid network of mentors and supporters who believe in your Alumni Entrepreneurs

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vision can make a significant difference. Most importantly, stay adaptable and open to new ideas as the entrepreneurial landscape evolves.

Pursuing a path that aligns with your unique values, because you won’t be successful unless you are passionate. Don’t quit.

Ashley Dunham Smalley ’01 Ashley Smalley Nutrition, Freeport, ME

in that industry for several years first and study the ins/outs. Make as many connections as possible because you never know when you will need someone from a different industry to help you.

Thatcher Shultz ’02

Hospitality developer in New York, NY and South Florida

EDUCATION: Bates College, BS in psychology (and ran cross country); Simmons University, BS in nutrition and dietetics; and Tufts University for MS in nutrition and became a registered dietitian.

Later completed a two-year certification in integrative and functional nutrition and a three-month gastrointestinal health intensive program.

BUSINESS: Ashley Smalley Nutrition is a place for people seeking a supportive and collaborative approach to healing their digestive issues. As a nutritionist trained in integrative and functional nutrition, my goal is to help provide effective solutions to your health challenges in a way that empowers you and gives you the confidence to do what works for your body.

ADVICE: Do your research and talk with people who have come before you. Find something that you’re passionate about or have a keen interest in. Starting a business is a lot of work, but if you have the drive and curiosity about a specific problem that you are trying to solve for your customers/clients, then you have what it takes!

You’ve got this!

Meghan McGoldrick Stornelli ’01 Dynamic Physical Therapy and Sports Conditioning, Topsham, ME

EDUCATION: Simmons College, BS in biology; Boston University for my doctorate in physical therapy BUSINESS: I own and operate a physical therapy practice that also offers personal training and sports conditioning services.

ADVICE: Be curious.

Learn how various businesses run and ways they have changed over the years to optimize performance. If there is a specific industry you are interested in, work 10

EDUCATION: Studied economics at Dickinson College BUSINESSES: We’re currently expanding our elevated sports bar concept gotoroccos.com to West Palm, FL and Boston and looking for the right space to open the same concept in Miami.

Opening a yoga studio in March called “Wild Thing” in Miami. I have a small real estate portfolio in NYC and Bath, ME. I just teamed up with two friends to open another automotive business based out of CT and Palm Beach called Autogalerie.

ADVICE: Recognize a gap in a market that you’re passionate about and take action. You have to start somewhere and take a chance on yourself.

As long as you enjoy what you’re doing, you will be successful. Don’t chase after money, chase after things you’re passionate about, and the money will follow.

Pete Fitz ’05 Buoy Media, Portland, ME

EDUCATION: St. Lawrence ’09, English major/film minor; Lewis and Clark, Portland, OR, Master's in Teaching, Language Arts BUSINESS: Buoy Media specializes in filmmaking through cinema lenses, a fancy drone, natural and professional lighting, and a bunch of other gadgets like sliders and gimbals.

Facilitating on camera interviews is maybe my favorite part of the work.

We edit footage in house, but also hire out to other seasoned editors and shooters to help tell small businesses stories; highlight weddings; capture the spirit of an event; or market products and services.

ADVICE: It might be a cliché, but go fail.

Not on purpose, obviously, but make sure you take big swings—this is where real learning happens. Go find your tribe and some mentors and never stop the quest for knowledge. Invent yourself and then reinvent yourself! I also like the line from a Tom Waits song: Luck is when opportunity meets preparation.

Practice gratitude too. I’ve been a teacher and am now a parent (both are very hard jobs!), so take a moment to look around at how many people are putting effort into your life and education every day and find a way to thank them.

Jason Kroot ’05

Blue Lobster, Portland, ME; Starting Line Physical Therapy and Fitness studio Portland, ME; and more EDUCATION: Bentley University, business management degree BUSINESS: Currently I operate a few different businesses in two very different areas, the wine industry and in the fitness/health industry. I’m a partner at Blue Lobster, an urban winery based in Portland and also operate a regional sales and marketing company for wineries in California, France, and Italy. I’ve also worked with wineries in California and Oregon to produce wines under brands that I own and manage. My wife and I own Starting Line Physical Therapy and Fitness Studio which has a cash-based physical therapy component as well as a boutique gym that offers strength and running classes to athletes.

ADVICE: Owning a business, especially a startup(s), truly can be best compared to riding a rollercoaster. Any business owner will tell you there will be high highs and low lows, so be armed with the knowledge that taking a path of business ownership will require more work, and success will always take longer than your business plan says. If you are committed to building something and investing in your future, those extra hours and sweat will all be worth it!

Brian Chin ’06

Cayla Marvil ’09

Lamplighter Brewing Company, Cambridge, MA EDUCATION: Middlebury ’14, math major; culinary school, Stanford Graduate School of Business ’24 BUSINESS: Lamplighter Brewing Company is now one of the largest breweries in MA. We have two taproom locations in Cambridge, we distribute across New England, we’ve brewed over 300 unique beers, and we employ over 80 wonderful staff members.

p3, Portland, ME

startups like Revero, driving their growth and visibility through strategic media efforts. My ventures have always focused on merging creativity with impact—whether through YouTube, web design, or building systems for local businesses.

ADVICE: Start now. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or feel like you need to have all the answers—just take the first step. One of my biggest inspirations, entrepreneur Naval Ravikant, advises focusing on what you love because that’s where you have an unfair advantage. I believe every person has something unique to offer, and starting a business is one of the best ways to create your ultimate impact on the world.

Sako Joukakelian ’24 Kelian Carz, Montreal, Canada

EDUCATION: Current freshman at Concordia University in Montreal, majoring in business technology management BUSINESS: Kelian Carz is a rental car company.

I currently have 11 vehicles and am constantly expanding my fleet. My business provides reliable and affordable rental cars to individuals for short- or long-term use.

EDUCATION: Brown University ’10, modern culture and media; also studied film, music, and Italian, spent his junior year in Bologna, Italy.

BUSINESS: p3 is a creative agency specializing in video and animation. I co-founded the company back in 2011, and we have now grown to a team of 10 working with clients on a regional and national level. We combine strategy, creative services, and production all under one roof to produce commercials, docu-style stories, and animations. Some recent projects include working with clients like PrimaLoft, SunButter, Stop & Shop, and Popsicle.

ADVICE: You don’t need to go to business school to start a company (I didn’t). You’ll learn a lot by just doing it. Yes, you’ll make mistakes along the way (I did), but if you are willing to learn, care about the quality of your product or service, and (most importantly) are nice to people, success will come. It can feel lonely trying to do things by yourself but know that there is a network of entrepreneurs who have gone through what you’re going through who can offer advice. Also, don’t forget to proofread your writing!

ADVICE: Define your mission and values—both personally and professionally—and aim for them to align. Ask yourself: "Why are you doing what you do?" "What standards will you hold yourself to?" There will be countless moments when decisions aren’t black and white, and I believe having a clear sense of what you stand for and where you’re unwilling to compromise can help you navigate and validate even the super tough choices.

Jack Bontatibus ’20

Jack Bontatibus, Irvine, California EDUCATION: I took steps toward higher education at Southern New Hampshire University, focusing on information technology, and at the University of Southern Maine, studying accounting.

While college gave me foundational knowledge, my real education came from diving headfirst into the entrepreneurial world and learning from experience.

BUSINESS: My business is a blend of creative media production, content strategy, and entrepreneurial problem-solving. I’ve worked with some incredible brands like Meta, Samsung, and Supercell, helping them expand their reach through storytelling and innovative content. Alongside this, I’ve collaborated with

ADVICE: Starting a business is a unique journey for each individual, and there’s no one-sizefits-all formula for success. Some entrepreneurs might find success with their very first idea, while others may need to go through multiple attempts before they achieve their goals.

Regardless of the path you take, the most important thing is to never give up and to always believe in yourself and your vision. Challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but they are also opportunities to learn and grow. Stay persistent, stay adaptable, and don’t be afraid to seek advice or guidance from people who are already successful. Most importantly, remember that success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of consistent effort, resilience, and belief in your potential to make your vision a reality.

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Athletics Middle School: Dig.Set.Hit.

Track & Field Standouts

Volleyball is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in the state, and this fall marked the start of NYA’s newest athletic program—Middle School Girls Volleyball! The team included participants from grades six through eighth and was coached

by Lower School Physical Education teacher Therese Liptak and assistant coach Lisa Taylor ’92, P’25, P’30. The team learned technical skills, the rules of the game, and competed in match play against local opponents. “The athletes on this team had incredible GRIT!” boasted Liptak. “They believed in themselves and each other. Winning attitude from start to finish.” We are eager to watch this program develop and spill into our Upper School Volleyball program.

Sarah Moore ’24 and Graca Bila ’24 each competed in three events at the 2024 New England Regional Track and Field Meet.

Graca finished 18th in the 200m, eighth in 300m hurdles, and seventh in triple jump.

This was Sarah’s second consecutive trip to New England’s. In her junior year, she had two first place finishes and one second place, with four NYA school records. Her first place finish in the long jump made her the second best girls long jumper in state history. Her first place finish in the triple jump made her the eighth best triple jumper of all-time for Maine.

This past season, she placed fourth in the high jump, 14th in the triple jump, and 10th in the long jump. Her fourth place finish in the high jump earned her a trip to the National Meet where she placed ninth! Sarah received a scholarship to the University of New Hampshire to join their Division I track program and is majoring in Health Science. See “Graduates to Watch” for additional info on Graca.

Coach of the Year The National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) announced that our very own Chris Mazzurco P’39 was selected as the 2023-24 NFHS Girls Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year for Maine. The spring team had a banner year including championships in the Maine Association of Independent Athletic Directors (MAISAD), Western Maine Conference (WMC), and a Class C State Runners-Up finish. Team members went on to compete at the New England and National level in a variety of events. The 2023-24 season marked Coach Mazzurco’s 28th year with the program. Coach Mazzurco, NYA’s Director of Information Technology, is also an Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame member and serves as our girls cross-country and the indoor track and field head coach. Congratulations to Coach Mazzurco!

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Girls Outdoor Track & Field Success Spring 2024 The team finished the season as the 2023-2024 MAISAD Champion, the Western Maine Conference Division II Champion, and the MPA Class C State runner up.

Back-to-Back Champs Spring 2024 Panther Softball defended their Class D State title with a 2-1 comeback win over a formidable Penobscot Valley team.

Coach Krainis Takes Her Final Bow Fall 2024 After 19 years as NYA’s varsity volleyball coach, Nora Krainis retired after the 2023 season, handing over the reins to her assistant coach, Dave Gagne. She was recognized before this year’s Come Home to NYA volleyball game and given a #23 NYA jersey to commemorate her last year of coaching. We are grateful for EVERYTHING Nora did to introduce the sport to NYA and to encourage girls to play—and love— volleyball at NYA!

Girls Soccer Fall 2023 and Fall 2024 After a successful season, the NYA Girls Soccer Team ended their fall 2023 run as Class C South runners up. They came back in 2024 as the #3 seed in Class C South to defeat the #1 seed in the north, Fort Kent, to become the MPA Class C State Champions. They’ve held this title for five of the past six seasons. Congratulations to Coach Ricky Doyon—the state championship game marked his 100th NYA win. Coach Doyon was also recognized as the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Region I Private School Coach of the Year at the National Convention in Chicago in January 2025. (Ricky is also NYA’s Assistant Director of Facilities: Safety, Compliance & Transportation and the NYA Softball Coach!)

Tradition of Sportsmanship 2024-2025 was Coach Dave Gagne’s inaugural season as NYA Varsity Head Volleyball Coach. He was assisted by NYA alumna, Jordan Ackerman ’18, who also teaches in the Lower School.

The varsity volleyball team finish the 2024 fall season short of the playoffs, but the team was honored with the Class C Sportsmanship Award. This is the program’s sixth award since 2012. WOW.

Ice Hockey Boys coach, Mike Warde, and girls coach, Matt Poulin, have a lot to be proud of! Last winter, both teams won the Travis Roy Maine Prep Cup, and they both had very successful seasons. The boys ranked #5 in the Holt Conference and advanced to the conference championship game for the third time in five years. The girls were ranked #1 in the newly formed Vaillancourt Conference and capped their season by winning the Vaillancourt Conference Championship. It was the girls program’s best season (24-7-1) on record!

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GRADUATE TO WATCH

GRACA ‘24 BILA 14

Each year, the Portland Press Herald selects 10 outstanding graduates from across the state for their Graduates to Watch feature. Nominated by her coach, Chris Mazzurco, NYA’s Graca Bila was selected as one of the honorees for 2024.

Graca stands out for her community presence and leadership on the field, court, track, in church, and at her part-time jobs. Graca, the youngest of four children, was born in Angola and speaks Portuguese at home. She came to NYA in the ninth grade.

Her decorated athletic and community successes are complimented by her academic achievements.

Graca attends Bates College, where she is studying psychology and competing on the Bates Women’s Track and Field Team. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for her!

Markonish P’19, P’23 New Leadership Marissa moved back as Head of Middle full time after splitting in Lower School School duties between the Lower and Middle Schools for more than a decade. Markonish was instrumental in the creation of the Lower School in 2013. With so much growth in both divisions, it was time the divisions had their own dedicated heads.

We sincerely thank Markonish for all she has done and continues to accomplish here on campus.

NYA welcomes new faces to the staff this year: Alan Clarance Chief Financial Officer

Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 meets with Middle School students

NYA welcomed Amy Bayha as the new Head of Lower School and Early Education. She explains, “My first four months at NYA’s Lower School have been a time for learning with our students, engaging with new colleagues and families, and seeking feedback about ways to grow our instructional practices.”

Bayha looks forward to an exciting time of growth and expansion in the Lower School. “Whether regarding our fantastic new playground spaces, ideas about the Merrill expansion, or anything Lower School-related, I welcome input and ideas. I am grateful to work with the NYA children each day!”

Alan comes to Main Street from the Fay School in Southborough, MA, where he served for eight successful and transformational years. During his tenure at Fay, he was a trustee for the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP). He also served as treasurer for the Massachusetts Association of Nonprofit Schools and Colleges Board and was a member of the Massachusetts Independent School Collaborative. Alan has a BA from the University of Essex, England.

ADMISSION TEAM Johanna “Johie” Seltzer Director of Admission Johie brings 20 years of admission experience in higher education from Bates College, where she held many admissions positions. Most recently, she served as Bates’ Senior Associate Dean of Admission and Director of Selection. Johie earned her BA from Bates College and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.

Allison Gallagher Associate Director of Admission Ali’s focus is on Middle School admissions. She most recently worked at Pine Grove School in Falmouth as Assistant Director: Enrollment and Operations. Prior to that, Ali served as an Admission Officer at Kingsley Montessori School in Boston’s Back Bay. She began her career teaching early childhood education at the Pine Grove School. She earned her BS from the University of Maine at Farmington.

Amy Bayha NYA Head of Lower School and Early Childhood As both the Lower and Middle School are growing, Marissa Markonish now dedicates her time as Head of Middle School, while Amy heads up the Lower School. Amy brings over 30 years of experience in education as a teacher in grades K through six, a summer program administrator, assistant principal, and principal. Most recently, she served as the principal at Wiscasset Elementary School. Amy earned her BS in Education at Skidmore and her MS in Education at UNH. Staff

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n n a m f Kauf Program 0 1 s n r u t The seed for NYA’s Kauffmann Program began a decade ago in Ian Ramsey’s Literature of Glacier Bay class and sprouted in the wilds of Alaska. The culmination of the class took Ramsey and six students deep into Glacier Bay National Park for a week of camping, kayaking, and journaling, immersed in untouched wilderness. The adventurers had no idea the experience would last a lifetime and that ten years later, Ramsey would still be introducing students to the wilds of Alaska and the impacts of climate change.

to the test in the Leadership Academy while trekking across the White Mountains’ Presidential Range. Today, the Kauffmann Program stands as an exemplary study in adventure-based learning. With a focus on environmental thinking, writing, conservation, and wilderness travel, the program is intended to create opportunities for students to acknowledge the importance of wilderness conservation and environmental issues.

now has a fleet of sea kayaks for the exploration and study of Casco Bay.

working to improve environmental resilience throughout Midcoast Maine. Mostly what my organization does is help small Maine towns build their comprehensive plans and apply for State and Federal grants on their behalf. Our work aims to ensure that coastal Maine is equipped to deal with the consequences of a changing climate.”

The class and trip further Reed Silvers ’19, who went to Glacier Bay as a senior, explains, piqued my Ramsey himself didn’t anticipate the profound effects the class “The trip to Alaska with Mr. Ramsey’s environmental literature interest in and the trip would have. NYA’s Kauffmann Program (named class was astonishing. I had never seen such pristine landscapes after NYA trustee, friend, and neighbor, John Kauffmann) has paddling Glacier Bay. The people and culture of Gustavus pursuing work while returned to Glacier Bay almost every year. There has been a [Alaska] left me inspired.” that protects speaker, book, and film series, and special programs including “The class and trip further piqued my interest in pursuing work the NYA Kayak Academy, NYA Writing Seminar, and the annual the natural that protects the natural environment. Five years later, I have Kauffmann Environmental Writing Prize. The NYA Outing Club environment. now begun a career as a regional planner in Damariscotta was formed for more regional and frequent excursions. NYA Lower School students are introduced to the Kauffmann Program offerings on the school's climbing wall. Middle School students can put their merits

SOIRÉE

Over 300 alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends attended the 40th Annual Soirée on May 31. The event raised funds to support the Academy and honor the dedicated NYA faculty. Sponsors, bidders, attendees, and paddle raisers contributed $178,072 to help strengthen the NYA faculty with professional growth and development, to add resources to stimulate students’ intellectual inquiry, and to broaden the opportunities of study offered to NYA students. Thank you to all who supported this event. Please plan to join us on Friday, May 30, 2025, for the 41st Annual Soirée.

SUCCESS

22nd Annual Steve Morris Golf Tournament The Steve Morris Golf Tournament brought together alumni, faculty, and parents for a day of golf, celebration, and supporting the Steve Morris Scholarship Program. Steve “Mo” Morris spent his entire 29-year career at NYA and is fondly remembered by the numerous students he taught, coached, and mentored. His legacy endures through the Steve Morris Endowed Scholarship, which has assisted more than 40 students since its inception in 2010. This year’s tournament raised $13,490. Thank you to the sponsors, golfers, and benefactors!

Head of School Dinner Each fall, NYA’s Head of School hosts leadership benefactors and volunteers for an evening of appreciation. This year’s event was held at The Barn on Walnut Hill. Former Board Presidents Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 and Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP’31 were honored for their exemplary service and support. Bornheimer received the Fasold Award and was recognized for his leadership of the Board and Finance Committee, working to create pathways for alumni to reconnect with NYA, and his unwavering commitment to preserving NYA values. Manchester received the Cupola Award and was recognized for successfully leading the Board and Academy through the pandemic, strategic planning, and the arena fitness & wellness center project with a collaborative approach that helped NYA emerge from the pandemic in a position of strength.

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Grandparents’ Days This fall, NYA hosted Upper and Middle School Grandparents’ Day. Over 270 grandparents, special friends, and parents joined our students for musical performances, classroom visits, an art walk, and time together on the NYA campus. In the spring of 2024, Lower School Grandparents’ Day and Celebration of the Arts brought 385 guests to campus to visit students, teachers, classrooms, art studios, and enjoy performances.

Mark your calendars: Lower School Grandparents’ Day will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 and Upper & Middle School Grandparents’ Day will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025.

COME HOME TO NYA

During the Homecoming and Reunion weekend, alumni returned to campus for reunions to reconnect with classmates and faculty. The community cheered the Panthers on to victory, and students and their families enjoyed yard games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Kate Merrill ’09 was inducted into the Edgar F. White ‘38 Athletic Hall of Fame for her success as a member of the golf team.

Congratulations Kate! It was a perfect fall weekend on campus. We hope you will join us next year and Come Home to NYA, September 26-27, 2025.

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Message from the Director of Development

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Society for NYA Alumni from the Past 10 Years!

GOLD Society alumni inspire newest alumni to give back and their early-career generosity is integral to the growth and future success of NYA.

Gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Dear NYA Benefactors, Thank you for making the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 another remarkable year for North Yarmouth Academy.

This year, more than 1,988 gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, businesses, and friends collectively gave over $1.8 million in support of the Academy’s mission. We are especially proud that the Academy Fund surpassed its goal of $300,000 for the second consecutive year.

Champion of the Year Ellie Clifford ‘28 was honored as Best Buddies Champion of the Year for Maine at their annual fundraising gala this past fall. The celebration included a select group of individuals and community leaders whose philanthropic efforts helped raise funds, spread awareness, and advocated for individuals with mental disabilities.

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Clifford explains why the organization is so close to her heart, “I have been involved with Best Buddies for a lot of my life. My sister Caitlin has Down Syndrome and does lots of things with them. This organization is so important to me because it gives people like my sister opportunities that they would never have.

I have always seen the things that my other siblings and I get to do that Caitlin can’t, which is really hard for us all. Best Buddies gives her

chances to do those things!”

She started with a pickle ball tournament at NYA that raised over $1,000, then she collected donated auction items. There were also ticket sales to the gala and donations at the event. “I had one donation of $15,000 and a few for $5,000 which was amazing, and all those other donations just kept adding up. I ended the night with $64,000.”

In the following pages, we are delighted to recognize the dedication and generosity of NYA donors, whose partnership and investment helps faculty and students pursue their most ambitious aspirations.

To every community member who dedicated time, energy, or philanthropic support to NYA this year—thank you!

With appreciation,

Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P‘33 Director of Development

What You Supported $1,869,837

44.23%

34.6%

Students and faculty feel the impact of your gifts every day.

$826,983

$178,072

$646,912

$94,335

$101,060

$22,476

Endowment

Academy Fund & Core Operations

Capital projects and campus improvements

Soirée

Academic and Arts Programs

5.4% 1.2%

Athletics

9.52%

5.05%

NYA’s Endowment

Increasing NYA’s endowment is a key goal of the Academy’s strategic plan.

But what is an endowment? Why is an endowment important? And how can we grow the endowment?

What is an endowment?

Why is an endowment important?

An endowment is a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding. The endowment is funded through gifts. The entire purpose of an endowment is to generate income from its investment in stable accounts, as determined by the Investment Committee of the NYA Board of Trustees as advised by investment professionals.

Endowment funds are important because they provide financial sustainability and support the organization’s mission over the long-term.

NYA’s endowment funds help keep the school affordable, support programs that benefit students and faculty, and provide resources to attract and retain talented faculty.

Each year, a small portion of the value of the endowment is paid out to support the fund’s purpose (e.g. financial aid and scholarships, faculty support, or core operations), and any earnings in excess of this distribution (usually 4%) are used to build the fund’s value. In this way, an endowment fund will grow and provide support for its designated purpose in perpetuity.

For most schools, including NYA, the cost of educating students is not fully covered by tuition. As such, schools rely on the generosity of their donors to supplement tuition revenue. This support comes in two general forms: annual fund gifts, which provide funds for the current fiscal year, and endowment gifts, which are intended to provide support in perpetuity.

Thus, endowment spending helps to keep tuition below the level that would be necessary if tuition alone paid the true cost of educating a student.

Total Endowment $3,394,810.32 as of June 30, 2024

$520,995.71

$248,034.58

$1,679,621.59

$65,001.58

$447,419.60

$213,359.29

Faculty Enrichment and Support

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Unrestricted

$119,496.90

Kauffmann Program

Academic & Co-curricular Programs

Library and Literacy

Character, Leadership, and Service For a full list of endowment funds, visit nya.org/endowedfunds

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Endowment Growth

NYA’s Strategic Plan calls for growing the endowment to $5,000,000

by FY27 and $10,000,000 by FY32.

Beginning Balance

FY19

$1,737,184.97 Contributions

FY20

$1,861,614.93

FY21

$2,465,548.73

FY22

$2,424,921.53

Market Gains/Losses

$2,855,638.80

Withdrawals

$3,394,810.31

Ending Balance

FY23 FY24 0

500,000

1,000,000

Net Investment Income

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

How can we grow the endowment?

An endowment grows through philanthropy and market returns.

The donated funds are invested, allowing the principal amount to remain intact while the returns on those investments contribute to the overall fund size. An Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees works with Harpswell Capital Advisors to build a diversified portfolio of investments that minimize risk and optimize returns.

The most powerful way to grow the endowment is through gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends. When you make a gift to an existing endowment fund or to create a new endowment fund, the entire donation (called the “principal”) is never spent and kept in an investment portfolio to continuously earn money.

3,000,000

3,500,000

4,000,000

Contributing to an endowment allows donors to fund specific programs or initiatives that are important to their family, name the fund in honor of their family or someone important to the donor, and create a legacy that lives forever.

A minimum donation of $50,000 is needed to establish a new endowment fund. There is no minimum for contributions to existing endowment funds.

How can alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of NYA get involved?

For more information on NYA’s endowment and other fundraising priorities, please contact Jennifer Richard at jrichard@nya.org.

For example, if you start a new endowment fund with a gift of $100,000, that fund, over 50 years, can grow to over $260,000, and distribute over $420,000 to NYA.

Legacy Gifts Make a Tremendous Impact NYA recently received generous estate gifts from Susan Knight Cabot P’98, P’01, GP’30, GP’32, GP’36; David B. Osborne; Charles and Lee “Tinker” McCabe Whittier P’78, P’81; and C. David Winslow ‘80. Together, these benefactors contributed more than $430,000 to NYA, creating an impact that will be felt at the Academy far beyond their lifetimes.

James Cabot ’98, P’30, P’32, P’36 visits the Bicentennial Learning Commons with his mother, Susan Knight Cabot, in 2021

These generous benefactors became members of the Founders Society by making provisions for NYA in their will, trust, retirement plan, and/ or life insurance policies. The Founders Society honors alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends who have the foresight to make plans to provide legacy gifts to NYA.

NYA is deeply grateful to all those who make planned gifts to support the Academy.

The gift from Susan Knight Cabot benefits an endowment to support library and literacy initiatives, David B. Osborne and C. David Winslow ’80 directed their support to need-based scholarships for NYA students, and the Whittier family’s unrestricted support made campus improvements possible.

The goal of planned giving is to fulfill your philanthropic wishes in coordination with your overall financial and estate planning. To learn how to make NYA part of your legacy, visit www.nya.org/plannedgiving or contact Development Director Jennifer Richard at jrichard@nya.org.

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Noyes Brothers Offer Gift In-Kind When brothers Will Noyes ’01 and Brent Noyes ’03 graduated, they never imagined playing a key role in NYA history. However, they recently came to the Academy’s rescue by moving the archives into a climate-safe space at their company, Earle W. Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists.

“The archives build pride and connection while helping us to understand the legacy and traditions of the Academy through primary sources,” said history teacher and NYA Dean of Students Lynn Sullivan. “I am deeply grateful that Will and Brent saw the value in preserving NYA history.”

Thank you to Will, Brent, and everyone at Earle W. Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists for their generosity and support.

Sullivan is the newest manager of the NYA archives, taking over the work of Jay Robbins P’99, P’07.

LEADERSHIP GIVING President’s Circle $50,000+

Anonymous Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Case & Abigail Lynch GP’29, GP’31 * Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 * Jess Lynch & Dewey Mote P’29, P’31 * Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 * Valentine ‘87 & Michelle Sheldon P’29, P’31 * The Estate of C. David Winslow ‘80 The Estate of David B. Osborne

Legacy Circle $25,000-$49,999

James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Barbara Marr P’17 * McGoldrick Family Fund * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Tay & Heather Veitch P’26 * The Estate of Susan Knight Cabot P’98, P’01, GP’30, GP’32, GP’36

Heritage Circle $15,000-$24,999 Scott Marr P’17 * Patriot Insurance *

Benefactor’s Circle $10,000-$14,999

Bath Savings Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Chris & Lori Poulin P’22 *

Academy Circle $5,000-$9,999

Anonymous * Rick & Debby Abbondanza P’04 * Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Allen ‘60 & Vicki Bornheimer GP’31 * Drs. Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Chris & Ellen Bowden GP’33, GP’36, GP’41 Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 Jason ‘95 & Colleen Currier * David & Mallory DeCubellis P’26 Tom & Annie Echeverria GP’35, GP’38 * Peter & Marie Gerrity P’05, P’07, P’12 * Missy Gove P’81, P’82, P’83, P’85, P’86 * Hebert Construction * Lisa Hebert P’09, P’12 * Tim & Melissa Hebert P’25, P’27 * Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * Tom & Sarah Kirby P’28, P’30 * Scotty & Shelley Linscott P’31, P’35, P'38 * Walt & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Frank & Debbie Pecoraro GP’24 * John & Jen Humphreys ‘88 Rohde, P’22, P’23, P’25 * Mike & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * Dennis & Kelley St. Hilaire P’23, P’23 Brian ‘01 & Meg McGoldrick ‘01 Stornelli * Drs. Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 *

Founder’s Circle $1,814-$4,999

Anonymous * Walter & Gayle Barschdorf GP’27, GP’29 *

Blue Goose Bar & Grill Inc. Eric & Amanda Bowden P’33, P’36, P’41 Pat & Joyce Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25, GP’30 * CulinArt Group Sven Fahlgren ‘89 & Kelley Scharf-Fahlgren P’25, P’28 * Margaret Fenderson P’81, P’84 * James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ’98 Garrett * HM Payson * Dave & Rommy Holman P’34, P’36 Hopkinson & Abbondanza * Industrial Roofing Company * Nathan ‘06 & Alison Isaacson * Ben & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Knickerbocker Group, Inc. * Brett & Audrey Lane * Nelson & Betsy Mead P’11, P’13 * Dan & Samantha Miller P’38 Bob & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09, GP’38, GP’40 * New England Touchless Car Wash Cathleen O’Donnell P’24 Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Yvon & Jackie Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25, GP’30 * Jim & Polly Pierce GP’36 * Adam & Christie Rana P’26, P’28, P’31 * Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Andy & Catriona Sangster P’16 * Sig & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Dana & JoAn Street P’24 * Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin ‘92 Taylor P’25, P’30 * The Good Life Market * Bob & JoAnn Tod GP’20, GP’25 * Tom Moulton Paving & Construction Charlie & Cathy von Brecht P’02, P’05 * Scott & Caroline Olmstead ‘95 Wallach * John & Courtney Watson P’35, P’36 Michael & Aungelea Wayashe P’26 * Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich

Head of School’s Circle $1,000-$1,813 Parker ‘01 & Colleen Adams P’31 * Androvise Realty Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Deborah Strachan & Steve Bachelder P’02, P’04 * Allagash Brewing Company * Thelma Bornheimer * Simms & Robin Browning GP’26, GP’28, GP’31 * Colin Bumby ‘00 * Josh & Susan Burns P’13 John & Ronni-Jo Carpenter P’06, P’06, P’09 * Casco Bay Ford Dorothy Clock GP’13, GP’18 Tim & Laurie Coughlin GP’20, GP’25 Dan & Catherine Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 * Luanne Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 David & Anne Daniel P’28* Dwight & Kevan Deckelmann P’32, P’36 Grant & Judy Dinmore GP’23, GP’24 * Dayton & Tori Dunphy P’27, P’30, P’36

*Three or more years of consecutive giving to North Yarmouth Academy

Steve Conley & Michele Duvall P’14, P’19 * Chris Edwards ‘09 Cory ‘96 & Lyndie Fasold * Sam Fear ‘09 Meg Fenderson ‘84 * David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05, GP’38, GP’39 * Pete Fitz ‘05 & Jane Affleck Fitz P’38, P’39 Chris & Jane Flower P’94 * Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * Dr. Richard & Barbara Fox P’75, GP’04, GP’06, GP’09, GGP’34 * Jason & Laura Gall P’24, P’28 Jose & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * Ken & Giuia Grady P’20, P’26 * Lance & Joy Guliani P’12, P’27 Evan ‘72 & Debra Hansen ‘72 Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare * Simon Hebert ‘09 Christian & Jen Hemenway P’19, P’21 Gary & Elaine Hemenway GP’14, GP’19, GP’21 Walt Juve P’21 * Kevin & Theresa Kelley P’94, P’96 * Alan Hull & Susan Kepes P’16 * Kingsley Pines Camp Ed & Kris Kloza GP’25, GP’28, GP’34 * Dmitriy Kopytnik & Heidi Sproul P’29 Jason ‘05 & Danielle Kroot Matthew Vamvakas & Danielle Lavoie P’23 * Lebel & Harriman, LLP Nathaniel & Jennifer LeBlanc P’39 Eric & Katie Leinwand P’25 Jennifer Machin ‘14 Maine Plastic Surgery Center Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 * Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 * Harry & Karen McMann P’01, GP’31 Dan ‘01 & Rachel Melnick David & Libby Millar P’27, P’30* Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth * Payroll Management, Inc. Pine Capital, LLC Pine State Pest Solutions Preti Flaherty, LLP * Susan Myer Fahlgren Riley & Dixon Riley P’89, P’92, GP’25, GP’28 * Dick Roderick GP’23 Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Dr. Lelan Sillin GP’18, GP’21 * Russ Simms ‘07 Thomas & Lillian Smith GP’26, GP’28 * Carolyn Spear GP’25 * Mina Stam ‘15 * Chad & Sherri Sylvester P’29 Dave & Jen Talmadge P’28, P’30 * Hall & Debbie Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Dana ‘80 & Betsy Twombly P’09, P’12 * Bill Walker & Emily Hinman P’30 Charlie ‘00 & Melissa Weaver P’29 Joe & Jodi Wolverton P’21, P’21, P’24 *

Every effort has been made to ensure that these lists are accurate and complete. If your name was omitted inadvertently or appears incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and contact development@nya.org so we can correct our records.

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HONOR ROLL of DONORS Alumni

Class of 1950 Gleynn ‘50 & Sandra Brooks * Class of 1952 Susan MacDonald Campbell ‘52 Class of 1953 Deane ‘53 & Thelma Bornheimer * Diana Morse-Allen ‘53, P’88 * Class of 1954 Dan ‘54 & Constance Day * David ‘54 & Dorothy Selleck * Class of 1957 Eleanor Rideout Feliu ‘57 Judy Scott Jones ‘57 * Class of 1959 Joe ‘59 & Susie Saunders * Class of 1960 Allen ‘60 & Vicki Bornheimer GP’31 * Ted ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61Sharp * Class of 1961 Nazaire ‘61 & Judy LeBlanc * Ted ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61Sharp * Class of 1962 Ted ‘62 & Laurie Curtis P’93, P’95, P’97 * Class of 1963 Nick Burns ‘63 * Steve True ‘63 * Leslie Seymour Wears ‘63 * Class of 1964 Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02 * Class of 1965 John Branson ‘65 * Bob Crane ‘65 * Tom ‘65 & Diana McHugh Class of 1966 Bruce Brown ‘66 * Jim Mills ‘66 David Mullare ‘66 * Richard Samuelson ‘66 * Class of 1967 Walter Page ‘67 Ted ‘67 & Carolyn Vaughan * Class of 1968 William Hart ‘68 * Tom ‘68 & Holly McKenny * Class of 1969 Bob Colby ‘69 * Bob ‘69 & Carolyn McClay Adam Smith ‘69 Class of 1971 Tom ‘71 & Kathy LaMountain * Class of 1972 Mandi Arnold ‘72 * Ben Davis ‘72 Evan ‘72 & Debra ‘72 Hansen Mike Shea ‘72 * Class of 1973 Jon Johansen ‘73 Class of 1975 Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 * Class of 1977 Judy Sawyer Lake ‘77 Lisa Parker ‘77 * Class of 1978 Ann Woodworth Ellis ‘78 * Lorenzo Mendizabal ‘78 Class of 1979 Garry ‘79 & Julia Hallee Blair Shea ‘79 * Class of 1980 Brian Clarke ‘80 * Dana ‘80 & Betsy Twombly P’09, P’12 * The Estate of C. David Winslow ‘80 Class of 1981 Jody Hansen ‘81 * 24

Hei-Ja Martin ‘81 Guy & Phebe Royer ‘81 Quattrucci P’18 * Steve Whittier ‘81 Class of 1983 Jane Ellyn Hamilton ‘83 Jeff McCarthy ‘83 Class of 1984 Meg Fenderson ‘84 * Class of 1985 Wellman Brewer II ‘85 * Desiree Pullen Merritt ‘85, P’21 * Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich Class of 1987 Valentine ‘87 & Michelle Sheldon P’29, P’31 * Class of 1988 Liz Allen ‘88 * John & Jen Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 Sig & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24* Class of 1989 Sven Fahlgren ‘89 & Kelly Scharf Fahlgren P’25, P’28 * Drew ‘89 & Alexa Oestreicher * Class of 1990 Ellen Benson ‘90 * Timothy Brooke ‘90 Sunil Nayak ‘90 * Joel Thompson ‘90 Class of 1991 Andrew ‘91 & Ann Hayes * Peter Latvis ‘91 Laura Hayes McPeake ‘91 Class of 1992 Tim Kendrick ‘92 Ginny Flower Marvin ‘92 Alison Roper Mazzola ‘92 Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin ‘92 Taylor P’25, P’30 Class of 1993 Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin ‘92 Taylor P’25, P’30 Jeff Townes ‘93 * Class of 1994 Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * Class of 1995 Jason ‘95 & Colleen Currier * Molly McMahon ‘95 Scott & Caroline Olmstead ‘95 Wallach * Class of 1996 Cory ‘96 & Lyndie Fasold * Class of 1997 Jim Wilkerson & Christina Cinelli ‘97 * Johanna Coyle ‘97 * Matt Greason ‘97 Alysa Curtis Porter ‘97 * Class of 1998 James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ‘98 Garrett * Mike & Heather Graul ‘98 Geoghan * Jared Rand ‘98 Natasha Malinkski Sun ‘98 Class of 1999 Krista Lindquist Welch ‘99 * Bri O’Hare Laurence ‘99 Hugh Robbins ‘99 & Carrie Mathers-Suter * Jackie Young ‘99 * Class of 2000 Colin Bumby ‘00 * Emily Clark O’Meara ‘00 * Brian & Katie Crockett ‘00 Stack Charlie ‘00 & Melissa Weaver P’29 Class of 2001 Parker ‘01 & Colleen Adams P’31 * Alex ‘01 & Anne-Marie Cabot Pat & Betsey Reiche Ducas ‘01 Ashley Dunham Smalley ‘01 Dan ‘01 & Rachel Melnick

During the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, the following benefactors helped to strengthen NYA through their gifts.

Thank you for your investment in NYA.

Brian ‘01 & Meg McGoldrick ‘01 Stornelli * Class of 2002 Liz Bachelder ‘02 & David Messinger * Roscoe Bishop ‘02 Kristi Clough ‘02 * Adam Lindquist ‘02 Eric Piasio ‘02 * Class of 2003 Chris Bixby ‘03 * Brittany Hosmer Longoria ‘03 * Tucker Kelton ‘03 Class of 2004 Tom Austin ‘04 Sarah Feldman ‘04 Tara Merrill ‘04, P’34 * Class of 2005 Nate Bishop ‘05 Charlie ‘05 & Heather Fear * Pete Fitz ‘05 & Jane Affleck Fitz P’38, P’39 Peter ‘05 & Julia Gerrity * Jason ‘05 & Danielle Kroot Ryan & Molly Moss ‘05 Stokes P’38 Jim & Caty von Brecht ‘05 Werner * Class of 2006 Scott Carpenter ‘06 Chelsey Merrill Holbrook ‘06 * Nathan ‘06 & Alison Isaacson * Peter Lowell ‘06 Kat Gribbel Oberg ‘06 * Taki Pilitsis ‘06 * Parker Swenson ‘06 * Class of 2007 Zach ‘07 & Meghan Garcia * Grace Hyndman ‘07 * Robin Klasek ‘07 Travis Kroot ‘07 Kim Morse ‘07 Wes Norton ‘07 * Russ Simms ‘07 Class of 2008 Marion Leslie Akie ‘08 * Alexandra Noyes ‘08 Annie Znamierowski ‘08 Class of 2009 Calum Barnes ‘09 Garrett Bowne V ‘09 * Chris Edwards ‘09 Sam Fear ‘09 Simon Hebert ‘09 Colin & Abigail Moss ‘09 Henderson P’40 Christopher Meixell ‘09 Class of 2010 Courtney Dumont ‘10 Matthew & Maddy Beasley ‘10 Stolt * Class of 2011 Andrew Esancy ‘11 Frances Leslie ‘11 Class of 2012 Hadley Gibson ‘12 Evan Kendall ‘12 Class of 2013 Ben Claytor ‘13 Matt Hawkins ‘13 Carly Lappas ‘13 * Class of 2014 Jarred Davis ‘14 Sydney Garcia ‘14 * Jennifer Machin ‘14 Max Maurer ‘14 Kayla Rose ‘14 * Class of 2015 Kristina Block ‘15 Clayton Manchester ‘15 Marina Poole ‘15 Rhiannon Ramsey-Brimberg ‘15

Livy Stam ‘15 * Mina Stam ‘15 * Class of 2016 Anna Laprise ‘16 Elizabeth McIntosh ‘16 * Mackenzie Sangster ‘16 * Class of 2017 Sam Johnson ‘17 Jake Malcom ‘17 * Class of 2019 Amber Rose ‘19 * Andrew Schaeffer ‘19 Class of 2020 Bronwen Ramsey-Brimberg ‘20 Class of 2021 Naomi Reischmann ‘21 Class of 2022 Henry Bergeron ‘22 Emilia McKenney ‘22 Bryce Poulin ‘22 Topher Prokopius ‘22 Jack Schaeffer ‘22 Class of 2023 Brayden Warde ‘23

Parents of Alumni

Rick & Debby Abbondanza P’04 * Jennifer Abbott P’08 * Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Dennis & Christine Anderson P’07, P’08, P’13, P’15 Philip & Meredith Anson P’98, P’00, P’02, P’08 * Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Deborah Strachan & Steve Bachelder P’02, P’04 * James & Rebecca Belleau P’22, P’23, P’30 Sandy Bennett P’09 Hank & Anna Benoit P’13 Gregory & Deborah Bianconi P’98, P’00, GP’27 Guilherme Bila & Maria Tuta P’22, P’24 Kenneth & Beverly Bixby P’03 * Michael Caron & Julia Bjorn P’14 * Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Rene & Yvonne Braun P’16 Mike & Barb Brown P’11, P’13 Christian & Michele Buehner P’19, P’23 * Josh & Susan Burns P’13 John & Ronni-Jo Carpenter P’06, P’06, P’09 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Peter & Gail Cinelli P’97 * John & Christine Cole P’97, P’00, P’05 Pat & Joyce Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25, GP’30 * Ted ‘62 & Laurie Curtis P’93, P’95, P’97 * James & Melissa Cusano P’23, P’26 * Dan & Kathy Dearing P’06, P’14 * Todd & Judy Demeule P’20 Michael & Diane Dennison P’04 Peter Dickson P’18 * Fred Field & Karen Dobbyn P’12 Brenda Downey P’20 * Tom & Sandi Dunham P’01 * Michele Duvall P’14, P’19 Charlie Emerson P’94 Margaret Fast P’11, P’13 Margaret Fenderson P’81, P’84 * Mary Elizabeth Filon P’22, P’24 * David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05, GP’38, GP’39 * Chris & Jane Flower P’94 * Dr. Richard & Barbara Fox P’75, GP’04, GP’06, GP’09, GGP’34 * Scott & Jen Frank P’20, P’22 Mike Rayder & Beth Franklin P’07, P’12, P’12

Ed & Ellen Gagne P’19 * David Gagne & Kris Gibson P’10, P’12, P’19 * Jose & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * Crombie & Deb Garrett P’98 * Peter & Marie Gerrity P’05, P’07, P’09, P’12 Bill Goddard P’89, GP’22, GP’25, GP’28 Missy Gove P’81, P’82, P’83, P’85 P’86 * Ken & Giuia Grady P’20, P’26 * Jim & Debbie Graul P’98 * Lance & Joy Guliani P’12, P’27 Bruce Drouin & Janet Hansen P’07 * Jack & Kathi Hardy P’12 * Jim & Kathie Harper P’01 * Lisa Hebert P’09, P’12 * Christian & Jen Hemenway P’19, P’21 Bob Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 Richard & Jennifer Hubbell P’02, P’05 * Tom & Laurie Hyndman P’07, P’09 Ben & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Erik & Nancy Jensen P’06, P’18 Doug & Tara Johnson P’17 * Walter Juve P’21 Kevin & Theresa Kelley P’94, P’96 * Kathy Kendall P’12 Kevin Kendall P’12 Alan Hull & Susan Kepes P’16 * Bill & Danielle King P’22, P’24, GP’37 Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25, P’28 * Scott & Corinne Larson P’19, P’20 Bill & Cathy Latvis P’91, P’93 Matthew Vamvakas & Danielle Lavoie P’23 * Roger & Debra Ledoux P’00 Seaver & Anne Leslie P’08, P’11 Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02 * Scott & Cindy Mahoney P’15, P’26 Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 * Walt & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Barbara Marr P’17 * Scott Marr P’17 * Josh & Becky Marvil P’09 Richard & Alexandra Maurer P’14, P’16 Margaret McGaughey P’06 Dick & Carolyn McGoldrick P’01, GP’24 * Kevin & Stacey McIntyre P’22, P’24 * Hilary McKinnon P’10 Jack & Elaine McMahon P’93, P’95 * Harry & Karen McMann P’01, GP’31 Nelson & Betsy Mead P’11, P’13 * Jon Lewis & Sue Mello P’14 * Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 * Desiree Pullen Merritt ‘85, P’21 * Michael & Robin Morin P’20 Diana Morse-Allen ‘53, P’88 * Marti Morton P’16, P’20 * Bob & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09, GP’38, GP’40 * Paul Noone P’92 * Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Ted & Ann Noyes P’84 * Chuck & Sue Oestreicher P’89, P’90 Alan & Sherri Parks P’20 Yvon & Jackie Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25, GP’30 Bob & Carol Potter P’15 * Chris & Lori Poulin P’22 * Guy & Phebe Royer ‘81 Quattrucci P’18 * Jeff & Holly Randall P’12, P’14 * Jay Reighley P’10 Susan Myer Fahlgren Riley & Dixon Riley P’89, P’92, GP’25, GP’28 * Jay & Lisa Robbins P’99, P’07 * Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 * John & Jen Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 Andy & Catriona Sangster P’16 * Mike & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 Sig & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Bob & Susie Sharp P’09, P’11 David & Julie Ann Shaw P’17 JD & Pamela Shockey P’23, P’24 * Peter Sillin & Betsy Tomlinson P’18, P’21 * Bob & Kate Silvers P’19 *

Lauren Silverson P’13 * David Simpson & Carol Eisenberg P’15, P’22 Kathy Slack P’11 * Dennis & Kelley St. Hilaire P’23, P’23 * Ted & Lynn Stam P’15, P’15 Jim & Julia Sterling P’03, P’04, P’07, P’10 * Jim & Beth Taylor P’16, P’23 * Drs. Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 * Hall & Debbie Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Dana ‘80 & Betsy Twombly P’09, P’12 * Charlie & Cathy von Brecht P’02, P’05 * Mike & Angela Warde P’23, P’32 * David Warren P’06, P’09, P’14 * Simon & Dr. Whitney Wignall P’23, P’27 Joe & Jodi Wolverton P’21, P’21, P’24 * Don Youker & Ann Block P’15, P’16

Businesses

Allagash Brewing Company * Androvise Realty Bath Savings Institution Blackbaud Blue Goose Bar & Grill Inc. Brian Gilbert Associates Brickyward Hollow Brewing Company * Casco Bay Ford Clayton’s Café & Bakery * Connectivity Point Design & Installation CulinArt Group Custom Coach of New England Fred C. Church, Inc. Great Clips * Hannaford – Yarmouth Hannaford Helps Schools Griffin & Griffin Lighting, LLC * Harvard Pilgrim Health Care * Hebert Construction * H.M. Payson * Holman Homes Hopkinson & Abbondanza * Huga Heat LLC Industrial Roofing Company * Kingsley Pines Camp Knickerbocker Group, Inc. * Lebel & Harriman, LLP Maine Plastic Surgery Center Matrix Fitness Nelnet Business Solutions Network for Good * Northeast Delta Dental Patriot Insurance Company * Pat’s Pizza of Yarmouth * Payroll Management, Inc. Pine Capital, LLC Pine State Pest Solutions Play It Again Sports * Preti Flaherty, LLP * Scarborough Dental Associates Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating Southern Maine Hearing The Good Life Market Thrivent Tom Moulton Paving & Construction Workgroup Technology Partners

Faculty & Staff

Eric & Amy Austin P’15, P’17 * Jason & Danielle Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Kristi & Scott Belesca * Gretchen & Stefan Bergill * Roland & Elaine Blier GP’27 Eric & Amanda Bowden P’33, P’36, P’41 Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 * Christian & Michele Buehner P’19, P’23 * Anne Burnham & Tom Lester Austin Christopher David & Asha Echeverria P’35, P’38 * Ed & Ellen Gagne P’19 * David Gagne & Kris Gibson P’10, P’12, P’19 * Shannon Gallagher & Jason Tittle * Mike & Cindy Gengras * Eliot Grady Nicholas Tsafos & Cindy Hould P’33,P’35 * Ben & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Sara Jaffe Doug & Tara Johnson P’17 * Michael & Renae Kovach P’30, P’32 Ross & Marissa Markonish P’19, P’23 * Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 * Kevin & Lisa McGlinn Chris & Izzy Piper P’40 Taylor & Annie Powell P’36 Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Jamie & Sarah Ross Christopher Schiff & Sagaree Sengupta * Peter Sillin & Betsy Tomlinson P’18, P’21 * Liz & Phillip Smith P’28, P’29, P’33 * Nate & Jess Smith P’26, P’28 * Dennis & Kelley St. Hilaire P’23, P’23 * Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Ryan & Molly Moss ‘05 Stokes P’38 Lynn Sullivan * Sean & Sarah Sweeney P’26, P’29 * Lindsay Turner P’39 Jess & Spencer Violette P’24, P’26 * Mike & Angela Warde P’23, P’32 * Ashley & Abel Wright

Former Trustees, Former Faculty & Staff, Friends of the Academy & Foundations

Anonymous * Maine Community Foundation Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 * Deborah Strachan & Steve Bachelder P’02, P’04 * Suzanne Beatty Holly Bernene Allen ‘60 & Vicki Bornheimer GP’31 * Rene & Yvonne Braun P’16 Josh & Susan Burns P’13 John & Ronni-Jo Carpenter P’06, P’09 * David & Lynne Champoux P’07, P’10 * Peter & Gail Cinelli P’97 * Pat & Joyce Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25, GP’30 * Dan & Catherine Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 * Ted ‘62 & Laurie Curtis P’93, P’95, P’97 * Leah Davis Brian Dougher Shari Elder Margaret Fast P’11, P’13 Carly Harris David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05, GP’38, GP’39 * Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower * Chris & Jane Flower P’94 * Mike Rayder & Beth Franklin P07, P’12, P’12 Jose & Diana Garcia P’07, P’14 * James ‘98 & Courtney Anson ‘98 Garrett * Peter & Marie Gerrity P’05, P’07, P’09, P’12 Peter ‘05 & Julia Gerrity * Missy Gove P’81, P’82, P’83, P’85, P’86 * Jack & Kathi Hardy P’12 * Bob & Ross Henderson * Collin & Abigail Moss ‘09 Henderson P’40 Richard & Jennifer Hubbell P’02, P’05 * Tom & Laurie Hyndman P’07, P’09 LeeAnn Kennie

Lee & Trisha Knowles Bill & Ann Lackey * Bill & Cathy Latvis P’91, P’93 Jed & Mao Mao Liebert Rich ‘64 & Laura Lindquist P’99, P’02 * Brett & Audrey Lane * Marion Leslie Akie ‘08 * Theda Logan GP’16 * Tanner & Abby Maguire P’40 * Scott & Cindy Mahoney P’15, P’26 Lee & Caroline Mallett P’17 * Dick & Carolyn McGoldrick P’01, GP’24 * Tom ‘68 & Holly McKenny * Jack & Elaine McMahon P’93, P’95 * Nelson & Betsy Mead P’11, P’13 * Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 * Marti Morton P’16, P’20 * Bob & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09, GP’38, GP’40 * Debbie Noone P’92 * Peter & Lynn Noyes P’01, P’03, P’05 * Chip & Helen Nunley Chuck & Sue Oestreicher P’89, P’90 Vanessa Paolella Chris & Lori Poulin P’22 * Ashley Randlett * Laurie & Peter Reed Susan Myer Fahlgren Riley & Dixon Riley P’89, P’92, GP’25 GP’28 * Jay & Lisa Robbins P’99, P’07 * Sally & Thomas Rohrer Rita Saliba Mike & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * Eric & Laura Schaeffer P’19, P’22 Sig & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Curt & Nina Scribner P’88 * Ted ‘60 & Sharon Libby ‘61 Sharp * Alexandra Shehadi ‘08 * Rob Shelton Barry & Kimberly Shonbeck William Stengle Hall & Debbie Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * David Warren P’06, P’09, P’14 * Peter & Margie Webster * Eric ‘85 & Tracy Weinrich

Grandparents

Anonymous * Connie Abano GP’26 Carolyn Araujo GP’28 Russ & Carol Austin GP’15, GP’17 Skip Auten & Gail Wilson GP’29, GP’32 * Walter & Gayle Barschdorf GP’27, GP’29 * James & Maria Batter GP’39 Gregory & Deborah Bianconi P’98, P’00, GP’27 Roland & Elaine Blier GP’27 Allen ‘60 & Vicki Bornheimer GP’31 * Andra Bouman GP’25, GP’27 Chris & Ellen Bowden GP’33, GP’36, GP’41 Edward & Jo Bradley GP’23 * Simms & Robin Browning GP, 26, GP’28, GP’31 * Vincent & Caryl Burns GP’25, GP’27 Jeanne Cardwell GP’19, GP’22 Dorothy Clock GP’13, GP’18 Pat & Joyce Coughlan P’88, P’93, GP’25, GP’30 * Philanthropy

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Tim & Laurie Coughlin GP’20, GP’25 Dan & Catherine Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 * Luanne Coulombe GP’29, GP’33 Lucille Cusano GP’23, GP’26 Grant & Judy Dinmore GP’23, GP’24 * Harold & Jeanette Duvall GP’14, GP’19 Tom & Annie Echeverria GP’35, GP’38 * Erik Fiebert Linda Fisher GP’27, GP’29 * David & Heidi Fitz P’98, P’05, GP’38, GP’39 * Darrel & Dianne Fournier GP’28, GP’30 Christopher & Terese Geehern GP’32, GP’34 * D. Gayle Gellerstedt GP’28 Bonnie Gepfert GP’20, GP’24 * Bill Goddard P’89, GP’22, GP’25, GP’28 Robert & Cathy Gordon GP’29, GP’30 * Bruce & Muriel Hach GP’27 Philip & Joyce Hebert GP’27, GP’27 Gary & Elaine Hemenway GP’14, GP’19, GP’21 Alice Ingraham GP’28, GP’30 * Steve & Christine Johnson GP’27, GP’30 Mark & Bev Kafkas GP’28, GP’29, GP’33 Nicholas & Mary Katsarikas GP’27, GP’30, GP’33 * Doug Keith John & Betsy Kelly GP’25, GP’28 Bill & Danielle King P’22, P’24, GP’37 Kathy King GP’33, GP’35 * Susan Kirby GP, 28 GP’30 * Ed & Kris Kloza GP’26, GP’28, GP’34 * Leo & Cheryl Lacey GP’29, GP’33 * Mary Ann Lacombe GP’22, GP’25, GP’28 * Paul & Sharon Lavoie GP’32, GP’34 * Dan & June L’Heureux GP’39 Chris & Sue Livesay GP’31 Theda Logan GP’16 * Case & Abigail Lynch GP’29, GP’31 * Jim & Ellen Macklin GP’26, GP’28 Raphael & Tessy Maliakal GP’35, GP’38 * Paul & Patricia Marshall GP’24 Karen McDonald GP’40 Edward & Frances McGillicuddy GP’27, GP’30, GP’33 Harry & Karen McMann P’01, GP’31 Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 * Dick & Carolyn McGoldrick P’01, GP’24 * Kevin McQuinn & Katie DeLorme GP’37 Julie & David Metiver GP’30 Bob Kelly & Meredith Michaelis GP’25, GP’27 * Bob & Julie Moss P’04, P’05, P’09, GP’38, GP’40 * Sharon Mote GP’29, GP’31 * Moby & Istar Mudge GP’25 * Joseph & Cathleen Murphy GP’32 * Francis Murray GP’11 * Robert & Joan Murray GP, 28, GP’30 * Ray & Sherry Paprocki GP’40 Frank & Debbie Pecoraro GP’24 * Jim & Polly Pierce GP’36 * Yvon & Jackie Pellerin P’86, P’89, P’92, GP’20, GP’24, GP’25, GP’30 Randy Pepper GP’28, GP’30 * John Quinn & Monica Ferrari GP’31 Louis & Charlene Rana GP’26, GP’28, GP’31 * Joe & Marjorie Richard GP’29, GP’31, GP’33 Hugh Riddleberger & Louise McIlhenny GP’38 * Susan Myer Fahlgren Riley & Dixon Riley P’89, P’92, GP’25, GP’28 * Dick Roderick GP’23 Steve & Jeannie Ross GP’34 Deb Roy GP’40 Elena Schmidt GP’22

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Nelly Segal GP, 26, GP’28, GP’30, GP’32 James Sersich & Anne Lenox GP’28, GP’29 Dr. Lelan Sillin GP’18, GP’21 Thomas & Lillian Smith GP’26, GP’28 * Carolyn Spear GP’25 * Rob & Sue Speirs GP’27, GP’29 * Richard Emerson & Barbara Sullivan GP’38 * Colby & Anita Thresher GP’19, GP’21 * Bob & JoAnn Tod GP’20, GP’25 * John & Jennifer Waters GP’26 Barbara Whitford GP’26, GP’29 Ralph & Judy Young GP’23 *

Parents

Class of 2024 Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 Guilherme Bila & Maria Tuta P’22, P’24 Mary Elizabeth Filon P’22, P’24 * Jason & Laura Gall P’23, P’24 Jeff & Erin Lambert P’24 Eric Leclerc & Kristine Godin P’24, P’26 Bill & Danielle King P’22, P’24, GP’37 Killian & Tarryn MacCarthy P’24, P’25, P’30 Dan & Danielle Marshall P’24 Kevin & Stacey McIntyre P’22, P’24 * Cathleen O’Donnell P’24 Michael & Sunny Pecoraro P’24 Geoff & Meghan Perham P’24 Brendan & Marcia Powers P’24 * Daryl & Karen Rawnsley P’24 Sig & Anne Thompson ‘88 Schutz P’23, P’24 * Wiley & Susan Smith P’24 * Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Dana & JoAn Street P’24 * Don & Marika Thompson P’24 Katie Urbanek P’24 Spencer & Jess Violette P’24, P’26 * Joe & Jodi Wolverton P’21, P’21, P’24 * Class of 2025 Drs. Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Jeff & Stacie Bowden P’25, P’30, P’32 Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 Rodd & Cara Collins P’25 Mike & Tiffany Curran P’25 Sven Fahlgren ‘89 & Kelly Scharf-Fahlgren P’25, P’28 * Eric & Jennifer Giguere P’25 * Tim & Melissa Hebert P’25, P’27 * Rachel Hunter P’25 * Gary & Karen Kullman P’25 * Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25, P’28 * Eric & Katie Leinwand P’25 Chris Leive P’25, P’27 Killian & Tarryn MacCarthy P’24, P’25, P’30 Frank & Stacey Noreika P’25 * Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 * John & Jen Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin ‘92 Taylor P’25, P’28 Drs. Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 * Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Class of 2026 Matt & Annie Colaluca P’26 James & Melissa Cusano P’23, P’26 * Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * David & Mallory DeCubellis P’26 Ken & Giuia Grady P’20, P’26 * Ben & Amity Jackson P’21, P’22, P’26 * Jeff & Beatrice Kalinich P’26 Eric Leclerc & Kristine Godin P’24, P’26 Scott & Cindy Mahoney P’15, P’26 Clint & Lisa Nash P’26 Mark & Heidi Seeley P’26, P’28 Pam Shervanick P’26 * Nate & Jess Smith P’26, P’28 * Sean & Sarah Sweeney P’26, P’29 * Jamie & Gina Tansey P’26 * Tay & Heather Veitch P’26 * Spencer & Jess Violette P’24, P’26 * Michael & Aungelea Wayashe P’26 *

Gregory & Jennifer Wiessner P’26 Class of 2027 Jason & Danielle Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Drs. Peter Bouman & Carrine Burns P’25, P’27 * Dan Zuiches & Danielle Dignan P’27, P’29 Ian & Gena Doyle P’27 Dayton & Tori Dunphy P’27, P’30, P’36 Jeremy & Alicia Gardiner P’27, P’27 John & Josie Griffin P’27, P’29 * Lance & Joy Guliani P’12, P’27 Tim & Melissa Hebert P’25, P’27 * Chris Leive P’25, P’27 Scott & Becca Matusovich P’27, P’27 Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 Derek & Brooke Nadeau P’27, P’27 * Hop Nguyen P’27 Will & Lana O’Shea P’27 Simon & Dr. Whitney Wignall P’23, P’27 David & Lindsay Wilkinson P’27 Michael & Karyn Woelflein P’27 Class of 2028 Anonymous David & Pamela Argereow P’28 James Clifford & Rachel Williams P’28 David & Anne Daniel P’28* Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Tom Eichler & Stephanie Sersich P’28, P’29 * Marc & Skyler Ewing P’28, P’31 Sven Fahlgren ‘89 & Kelly Scharf-Fahlgren P’25, P’28 * Tom Feeley P’28, P’31 * Tom & Sarah Kirby P’28, P’30 * Eric & Gretchen Lacombe P’22, P’25, P’28 * Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Andrew & Karen Moore P’28 Adam & Christie Rana P’26, P’28, P’31 * Marc & Heidi Seely P’26, P’28 Phillip & Liz Smith P’28, P’29, P’33 * Nate & Jess Smith P’26, P’28 * Dave & Jen Talmadge P’28, P’30 * Class of 2029 Jason & Danielle Barschdorf P’27, P’29 * Ben & Rebecca Brown P’29 * Chris & Alyson Claudio P’29 Justin Corcoran & Meghann Donahue P’29 Dan Zuiches & Danielle Dignan P’27, P’29 Kaushik Dutta & Michelle Lohutko P’29 Tom Eichler & Stephanie Sersich P’28, P’29 * John & Josie Griffin P’27, P’29 * Allen Keup & Kata Ritenburg P’29 Dmitriy Kopytnik & Heidi Sproul P’29 Dewey Mote & Jess Lynch P’29, P’31 * Joshua & Meghan Nathanson P’29 Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Timothy & Camilla Shannon P’29 Huey Sheffler & Meleena Erikson P’29, P’30 * Valentine ‘87 & Michelle Sheldon P’29, P’31 * Phillip & Liz Smith P’28 P’29, P’33 * Sean & Sarah Sweeney P’26, P’29 * Chad & Sherri Sylvester P’29 Charlie ‘00 & Melissa Weaver P’29 Class of 2030 James & Rebecca Belleau P’22, P’23, P’30 Jeff & Stacie Bowden P’25, P’30, P’32 James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Dayton & Tori Dunphy P’27, P’30, P’36 Brian & Kat French P’30, P’32 Tony & Kary Gasc P’30 Tom & Sarah Kirby P’28, P’30 * Michael & Renae Kovach P’30, P’32 Elizabeth Lesniak P’30 Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Killian & Tarryn MacCarthy P’24, P’25, P’30 Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 Ben & Laura Metivier P’30 David & Libby Millar P’27, P’30* Robert & Anne Nanovic P’30

Michael & Julie Ouellette P’30 * Huey Sheffler & Meleena Erikson P’29, P’30 * Dave & Jen Talmadge P’28, P’30 * Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin ‘92 Taylor P’25, P’30 Bill Walker & Emily Hinman P’30 Class of 2031 Parker ‘01 & Colleen Adams P’31 * Justin & Kelly Brewer P’31, P’33 Marc & Skyler Ewing P’28, P’31 Tom Feeley P’28, P’31 * Greg & Megan Gooch P’31, P’34 Colin & Lizzy Jones P’31 Dewey Mote & Jess Lynch P’29, P’31 * Adam & Christie Rana P’26, P’28, P’31 * Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Valentine ‘87 & Michelle Sheldon P’29, P’31 * Class of 2032 Anonymous Jeff & Stacie Bowden P’25, P’30, P’32 James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P32, P’36 * Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * Michael Davis & Collette Cushing P’32 Dwight & Kevan Deckelmann P’32, P’36 Brian & Kat French P’30, P’32 Michael & Renae Kovach P’30, P’32 Drs. David & Mary Lavoie P’32, P’34 Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Mike & Angela Warde P’23, P’32 * Class of 2033 Eric & Amanda Bowden P’33, P’36, P’41 Justin & Kelly Brewer P’31, P’33 Nicholas Tsafos & Cindy Hould P’33, P’35 * Edward & Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33 Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 * Phillip & Liz Smith P’28 P’29, P’33 * Class of 2034 J. Andrew & Emily Cashman P’34 Greg & Megan Gooch P’31, P’34 Dave & Rommy Holman P’34, P’36 Drs. David & Mary Lavoie P’32, P’34 Manasse Shingiro & Kristen Marsh P’34, P’37 Tara Merrill ‘04, P’34 * Kelsey Ross P’34 * JD & Pamela Shockey P’23, P’34 * Class of 2035 David & Asha Echeverria P’35, P’38 * Nicholas Tsafos & Cindy Hould P’33, P’35 * John & Courtney Watson P’35, P’36 Class of 2036 Anonymous Joshua & Amanda Bartlett P’36, P’38 Eric & Amanda Bowden P’33, P’36, P’41 James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 * Dwight & Kevan Deckelmann P’32, P’36 Dayton & Tori Dunphy P’27, P’30, P’36 Michael & Carolyn Force P’36, P’38 Dave & Rommy Holman P’34, P’36 John & Courtney Watson P’35, P’36 Class of 2037 Anonymous Manasse Shingiro & Kristen Marsh P’34, P’37 Vatche Tchekmedyian & Maya Haddad P’37, P’39 Class of 2038 Anonymous Joshua & Amanda Bartlett P’36, P’38 Matt & Emily Birchby P’32, P’34, P’38

David & Asha Echeverria P’35, P’38 * Jesse & KC Edwards P’38 Pete Fitz ‘05 & Jane Affleck Fitz P’38, P’39 Michael & Carolyn Force P’36, P’38 Scotty & Shelley Linscott P’31, P’35, P’38 * Dan & Samantha Miller P’38 Bruce & Margaret Philp P’38, P’39 Jon & Ashley Shinay P’36, P’38 Ryan & Molly Moss ‘05 Stokes P’38 Marshall & Kat Wallach P’38, P’40 Class of 2039 Anonymous Pete Fitz ‘05 & Jane Affleck Fitz P’38, P’39 Mic Gonzalez & Caitlin Bevan P’39 Nathaniel & Jennifer LeBlanc P’39 Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 * Anuj & Sophia Mediratta P’39, P’41 Bruce & Margaret Philp P’38, P’39 Vatche Tchekmedyian & Maya Haddad P’37, P’39 Lindsay Turner P’39 Nate Vatanasangpun & Venna Srirattana P’39 Class of 2040 Collin & Abigail Moss ‘09 Henderson P’40 Chris & Izzy Piper P’40 Teddy & Ana Piper P’40 * Chris Saucier & Kacey Lane P’40 Marshall & Kat Wallach P’38, P’40

2023-2024 Trustees

Nick Alberding P’18, P’21 * James Cabot ‘98, P’30, P’32, P’36 * Jason Currier ‘95 * Frederique Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 * James Garrett ‘98 * Bob Hilscher P’16, P’18, P’20 * Nathan Isaacson ‘06 * Sarah Kirby P’28, P’30 * Christopher Lorenz P’28, P’30 * Jess Lynch P’29, P’31 * Steve Malcom P’15, P’17 * Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 * Barbara Marr P’17 * Linc Merrill ‘75, P’04, P’06, GP’37 * Drew Oestreicher ‘89 * Lori Poulin P’22 * Christie Rana P’26, P’28, P’31 * Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 * Pete Robbins P’22, P’25 * Catriona Sangster P’16 * Sig Schutz P’23, P’24 * Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 * Caty von Brecht Werner ‘05 *

Honorary Gifts

In Honor of Ian Ramsey Sandy Bennett P’09 In Honor of Leslie Pike Matt & Emily Birchby P’32, P’34, P’38 In Honor of Mrs. Holloway Ben Birney P’27 In Honor of Bill Hallett Colin Bumby ‘00 In Honor of Mr. Markonish: the man who helped me be the speaker/writer I am today.

Jarred Davis ‘14 In Honor of Kayla ‘14 & Amber ‘19 Rose Harold & Jeanette Duvall GP’14, GP’19 In Honor of Ian Ramsey, who welcomed me & my wife back to campus with the

gift of music. Appreciate that all my NYA teachers can go to that extra level for us when we need it.

Chris Edwards ‘09 In Honor of the indoor & outdoor track & field program. The athletic requirement at NYA had an immense impact on my life & mental health and provided me with the tools for success in the future.

Sam Fear ‘09 In Honor of Michelle Buehner for a wonderful year of 5th grade Colin & Lizzy Jones P’31 In Honor of Hadley, Eliza, Annabelle & Oliver Jim & Ellen Macklin GP’26, GP’28, GP’33, GP’35 In Honor of Mr. Flaherty. Best teacher and human. He made riding the bus fun.

He made US History fun. He made every student feel welcome & at home & cared about. And he made education fun.

Alison Mazzola ‘92 In Honor of Miss Kassi for the wonderful year that Gabriella had with her.

Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 In Honor of Miss Morgan and the wonderful year Gabriella had with her.

Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 In Honor of Ross Markonish The Mathers-Suter Family In Honor of Mr. Nathan Smith. We are very proud of how dedicated & effective you are as a teacher, and we are proud to call you our son.

Thomas & Lillian Smith GP’26, GP’28 In Honor of Mrs. Jess Smith. We admire your passion for teaching & the positive impact you have on your students. We are proud to have you as a daughter-in-law.

Thomas & Lillian Smith GP’26, GP’28 In Honor of Lynn Sullivan—our favorite teacher!

Katie Crockett Stack ‘00

Memorial Gifts

In Memory of Hannah Austin ‘15 Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 Russ & Carol Austin GP’15, GP’17 Suzanne Beatty Gretchen & Stefan Bergill Holly Bernene Julia Bjorn & Michael Caron P’14 Garrett & Janet Bowne P’09, P’11 James ‘98 & Beba Cabot P’30, P’32, P’36 Leah Davis Peter & Meg Dion Fred Field & Karen Dobbyn P’12 David Simpson & Carol Eisenberg P’15, P’22 Shari Elder Dave Gagne & Kris Gibson P’10, P’12, P’19 Jack & Kathi Hardy P’12 Carly Harris Doug & Tara Johnson P’17 Lee & Trisha Knowles Jed & Mao Mao Liebert Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 Barbara Marr P’17 Chris & Amy Mazzurco P’39 Kevin & Lisa McGlinn Jack & Elaine McMahon P’93, P’95 Chip & Helen Nunley Vanessa Paolella Ashley Randlett Mike Rayder & Beth Franklin P’07, P’12, P’12 Jarod & Jennifer Richard P’29, P’31, P’33 Pete Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25

John & Jen Humphreys ‘88 Rohde P’22, P’23, P’25 Thomas & Sally Rohrer Barry & Kimberly Shonbeck Livy Stam ‘15 Ted & Lynn Stam P’15, P’15 William Stengle Lynn Sullivan Jim & Beth Taylor P’16, P’23 Hall & Debbie Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 Don Youker & Ann Block P’15, P’16 In Memory of Carolyn J. Smith Patricia Merrill In Memory of The Class and Faculty of 1963. Thank you, Mr. Mitchell.

Nick Burns ‘63

In-Kind & Event Gifts

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists 2023 Steve Morris Golf Tournament Sponsors Boothbay Harbor Country Club Hebert Construction Simon Hebert '09 Tim & Melissa Hebert P’25, P’27 HM Payson Anne Snow & Peter Robbins P’22, P’25, GP, 34 Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower Hopkinson & Abbondanza Rick & Debby Abbondanza P’04 Industrial Roofing Company Dennis & Kelley St. Hilaire P’23, P’23 Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Jess Lynch & Dewey Mote P’29, P’31 Patriot Insurance Company Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 Chris & Lori Poulin P’22, & Bryce Poulin ‘22 Trafton, Matzen, Belleau & Frenette, LLP James & Rebecca Belleau P’22, P’23, P’30 Soirée Sponsors & Champions Presenting Sponsors $4,000 Patriot Insurance Company Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06, GP’34 Varsity Sponsors $2,000 CulinArt Group The Good Life Market Walt & Linda Manchester P’15, P’20 New England Touchless Car Wash Shawn & Kristin Casey P’24, P’25 Panther $1,000 Casco Bay Ford Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Steve Conley & Michele Duvall P’14, P’19 HM Payson Peter Robbins & Anne Snow P’22, P’25 Jay ‘94 & Julie Flower Hopkinson & Abbondanza Rick & Debby Abbondanza P’04 Industrial Roofing Company Dennis & Kelley St. Hilaire P’23, P’23 Earl & Angie St. Hilaire P’24, P’25 Kinglsey Pines Camp Drew ‘93 & Lisa Pellerin Taylor ‘92, P’25, P’30 Knickerbocker Group, Inc. Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 Lebel & Harriman, LLP Payroll Management, Inc. Gary & Elaine Hemenway GP’14, GP’19, GP’21 Pine Capital, LLC Christopher & MaryBeth Lorenz P’28, P’30 Pine State Pest Solutions Parker ‘01 & Colleen Adams P’31 Lori & Chris Poulin P’22 & Family Preti Flaherty, LLP

Sig & Anne Thompson Schutz ‘88, P’23, P’24 Orange $500 Androvise Realty Chad & Sherri Sylvester P’29 Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company Connectivity Point Design & Installation Fred C. Church, Inc. Holman Homes Dave & Rommy Holman P’34, P’36 Northeast Delta Dental Scarborough Dental Associates Jon & Ashley Shinay P’36, P’38 Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating Workgroup Technology Partners Black $250 Clayton’s Café & Bakery Custom Coach of New England Brian Gilbert Associates Great Clips Tim & Hannah Renyi P’29, P’32 Matrix Fitness Play It Again Sports Soirée Prize & Auction Item Donors Absolem Cider Rick & Debby Abbondanza P’04 Blue Lobster Urban Winery Jason ‘05 & Danielle Kroot Chen Chen Flower Farm Club Pilates West Bayside Evelyn Dunphy GP’27, GP’30, GP36 Dynamic Physical Therapy & Sports Conditioning Stephanie Sersich & Tom Eichler P’28, P’29 Evo Restaurant Explore Movement Chris & Jane Flower P’94 Golden Nozzle Car Wash Grand Summit Hotel Scott & Corrine Larson P’19, P’20 Little Heirloom Photography Maine Amateur Hockey Association Maine Plastic Surgery Jarrod & Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32 Steve Malcom & Martha Barrett P’15, P’17 Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04,P’06, GP’34 Mindy’s Munchies Moon Stone Pottery & Elementals Jess Lynch & Dewey Mote P’29, P’31 My Super Smile, Dr. Shems Rytualist Aesthetics Bar Snowfields Farm Brian ‘01 & Meg McGoldrick ‘01 Stornelli Nick & Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21 In-Kind Donors Cold River Vodka Drs. Lee & Holly Thibodeau P’21, P’25 Griffin & Griffin Lighting, LLC John & Josie Griffin P’27, P’29 Allagash Brewing Company Rob & Betsy Tod P’20, P’25 48 Long Stems

Special thanks to our volunteers, the NYA Soirée Planning Committee Anna Bianconi ‘00, P’27; Kelly Brewer P’31, P’33; Collette Cushing P’32; Anne Daniel P’28; Freddie Daniel P’26, P’28, P’30, P’32; Jessie Demers P’39; Wayne Demers P’39; Tori Dunphy P’27, P’30, P’36; Kate Hamill P’38, P’40; Erin Houghton P’28; Danielle King P’22, P’24, GP’37; Diane Mutagoma P’22, P’25, P’33; Jess Lynch P’29, P’31; Tina McGillicuddy P’27, P’30, P’33; Fulton Oakes ‘81; Michelle Sheldon P’29, P’31; Ashley Shinay P’36, P’38; Alexis Sullivan P’28, P’31; Sarah Sweeney P’26, P’29; Lisa Pellerin Taylor ‘92, P’25, P’30; Betsy Tod P’20, P’25; Jennifer Weissner P’26

Alumni Association Leadership Council

Hugh Robbins ‘99, Chair, Julia Bachelder ‘04, James Cabot ‘98, Jay Flower ‘94, James Garrett ‘98, Lucy Gerrity ‘09, Ellie Hilscher ‘20, Josh Kelton ‘06, Carly Lappas ‘13, David Mitchell ‘67, Mason Parks ‘20, Kayla Rose ‘14, Sharon Libby Sharp ‘61, Briana O’Hare ‘99, Caroline Olmstead Wallach ‘95 North Yarmouth Academy Class Agents Chris Bixby ‘03 James Cabot ‘98

Katie Cawley ‘12 Brian Clarke ‘80 Julia Bachelder Cole ‘04 Ross Cudlitz ‘74 Allison Felix Huke ‘96 David Fenderson ‘81 Jay Flower ‘94 Henry Gerrity ‘07 Timothy Hardy ‘77 Ellie Hilscher ‘20 Margaret Horan ‘85 Joanne Partridge Jones ‘57 Lissa von Brecht King ‘02 Sarah King ‘93 Anna Laprise ‘16 Peter Latvis ‘91 Peter Lowell ‘06 Whitney Martin ‘78 Linc Merrill ‘75 Reese Merritt ‘21 Chris Morrill '79 Drew Myers ‘98 Gianna Nappi ‘13 Lucy Gerrity Newton ‘09 Matthew Noone ‘92 Caroline Kendrick Orrison ‘88 Monica Simmons Parker ‘95 Mason Parks ‘20 Roderick Pendleton ‘84 Margaret Kingsbury Peterson ‘73 Marina Poole ‘15 Thornton Ring ‘64

Kayla Rose ‘14 Mackenzie Sangster ‘16 Anne Thompson Schutz ‘88 Jen Scully ‘97 Sharon Libby Sharp ‘61 Ralph Sparks ‘72 Katie Crockett Stack ‘00 Molly Moss Stokes ‘05 Parker Swenson ‘06 Joel Thompson ‘90 Alison Znamierowski ‘11 Anne Znamierowski ‘08 Founder’s Society Anonymous Estate of Mary Anderson Melissa Anderson ‘91 Estate of Alice N. Blanchard Allen Bornheimer ‘60, GP’31 * James Cabot ‘98, P’30, P’32, P’36 * The Estate of Susan Knight Cabot P’98, P’01, GP’30, GP’32, GP’36 Muriel Cleaves ‘52 Cater Coughlan ‘88 Ben Davis ‘72 David Fenderson ‘81, P’14 Clifford George ‘71 Joanna Gove Smith ‘86 Estate of David Greep Estate of George Warren Hammond Oakley Jones ‘68 Estate of John Kauffmann

Class Notes George Stone ’41 celebrated his 100th birthday on May 31, 2024, surrounded by friends and family including grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was recently interviewed by a local Vermont paper, the Brattleboro Reformer on turning 100 and his D-Day reflections.

Laura ’48 and Ernie ’46 Winslow wrote to say, “We LOVED North Yarmouth Academy!!!” and asked that any alumni from their classes reach out to them through the Alumni Office (alumni@ nya.org). The Winslows moved to California many years ago and would be delighted to hear from alums in their era.

Lucy (Towle) Spence ’58 writes that after she graduated from Eastern Baptist College (now Eastern University), she was an elementary school teacher for 31 years. She is retired now and shares five children, 15 grandchildren, and seven great grands with husband Warren (88 years). Her note says she “loves the many special memories of her four years at NYA” and “remains impressed” with all that is happening at NYA today.

John Branson ’65 writes, “I am retired from Lake Clark National Park & Preserve but am a 28

volunteer for the park and continue to write about the history of the Lake Clark area.”

Glen Christensen ’56 and fellow alums, Dorothy “Dot” Leighton ’56, Joan Smith ’56, Sally Ridlon ’58, Dwight Doughty, Joan Estabrook ’57, Linda Estabrook ’56, Ed Leighton, Chuck Ridlon ’56, and Glen Estabrook ’56 gathered for lunch in July at Toddy Brook Golf Course to reminisce and reconnect.

Left to right: Front row: Dot Leighton, Joan Smith, Sally Ridlon, Dwight Doughty, Joan Estrabrook, Linda Estrabrook. Back row: Glendon Christensen, Ed Leighton, Chuck Ridlon, Glen Estrabrook

Robert Crane ’65 lives happily in Point Richmond, CA. After nine years with the U.S. Navy and a Civil Service career, he spent—and still spends—his time traveling around the country touring and taking slides. He plans to return to NYA sometime during 2025 when he’ll be back that way. He says “Hi!” to all those who

Lane Family Bequest Estate of Esther B. Mahall Estate of William Mann Mabel C. Marston Trust Estate of Helen D. Maxim Linc ‘75 & Kim Merrill P’04, P’06 * Estate of Susan C. Merrill Warren Miskell P’15, P’18 * David Mitchell ‘67 Bruce Myers P’98, P’00 Julia Noyes ‘84 Estate of David B. Osborne * Estate of William Porter Sam Robinson P’89 Estate of Travis Roy ‘94 Keith Russell ‘84 Mike & Priscilla Savage P’88, P’90 * James Skillings, Sr. P’84, P’88 Estate of Howard Small P’61 Albert & Margaret Snith Dorothy Furber Smith ‘42 Estate of Levi M. Stewart Charles & Anita Stickney Christine E. Sweetser ‘38 Hall & Debbie Thompson P’88, P’90, GP’23, GP’24 * Eric Weinrich ‘85 Estate of Edgar F. White ‘38 * Estate of Charles & Lee McCabe Whittier P’78, P’81 Estate of C. David Winslow ‘80 Glen Zimmerman ‘67

remember him during the 1964/65 school year “when we used to play soccer, run track and take Polaroid pictures around the NYA campus.”

He also sang with the local Congregational Church choir.

John Higgins ’95 reports that he and his wife, Amy Kuhn ’94, just celebrated their one-year anniversary. “We like to call it a marriage 30 years in the making.”

Katie Crockett Stack ’00 writes, “I recently accepted a new position at Gould Academy as the Dean of Community Life and Belonging. I oversee our community events and residential, student leadership, and advisory programs. I am excited about this opportunity and honored to be chairing a strategic planning committee.”

Katie Crockett Stack ‘00, Amy Stone Costigan ‘00, and Emily Clark O’Meara ‘00 enjoy reuniting

with their families in Maine every summer and especially enjoy torturing their kids by lining them up for this traditional photo. Here they are in Sebago Lake: Finn 13, Gwendolyn 12, Maeve 11, Cormac 10, Preston 9, Brigid 8, and Maeve 7.

See page 23 for information about brothers Will Noyes ’01 and Brent Noyes ’03 and how they recently came to the Academy’s rescue when they moved the archives into a climate-safe space at their company, Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists.

NYA alums Charley Stetson ’04 and Kyle Rancourt ’03 each joined Ian Ramsey’s Brain Training classes this past fall—Charley via Zoom and Kyle in person.

Matt Curran ‘04, Tom Austin ’04, Dan Bartlett ’04, and a friend of theirs won the Casco Bay Hockey golf tournament, Slicing for Slapshots, at the Toddy Brook Golf Course in North Yarmouth in July.

a frequent guest on the NYA campus. “Coming home to NYA was long overdue. The Academy and the people continue to make a significant impact on my life. I must share more info about what I’ve been up to since 2009, and I plan to.

Re: why the Ice Arena gets me so pumped up and feeling right at home, please find attached a photo I meant to bring that my mother shared recently from ~1998/99. Card carrying member.

Loved seeing camp bustling this summer.”

Peter Hyndman ’09 writes, “I got married to Alisha Kinlaw (Central Bucks South High School Class of 2010) on September 14, 2024, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia! Alisha and I met at the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2016 and graduated together in 2019. Both of us now work as attorneys for the Federal Government—I work for the National Labor Relations Board, and Alisha works for the Department of Education. In what will surely come as a shock to many of my classmates, we live in Philadelphia, conveniently located about three miles from the Phillies’ and Eagles’ stadiums. Teenage Peter would be delighted to know how many Philadelphia sports games his grown-up self gets to go to, and with his amazing wife to boot! Dreams really do come true.”

From left to right: Aislinn Murphy (Miles’ wife), Miles, Amanda Bonaiuto (Zach’s partner), Zach, Alisha, me, Mary Bridges (Victor’s wife), Victor, Joe, and Norwood.

Katherine (Katie) Knight ‘07 writes that she is back in Maine and is currently a 2L at the University of Maine School of Law. She’s a Teaching Fellow, Trial Competition Team member, and the Events Coordinator for the Maine Association of Public Interest Law. She is on track to graduate with her J.D. in May 2026.

Chris Edwards ’09 and his wife, Tyler McClay, recently moved back to Maine, and he has been

Grace Hyndman (‘07), Joe Warren (‘09), and Zach Vary (Priscilla B. Savage Middle School Class of 2005) were in the wedding party. Also in attendance were Miles Isacke (‘09), Victor Churchill (‘09), and Norwood Cohan-Smith (‘09).

Kate Merrill ’09 was inducted into the Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame during homecoming. See page 19 for more details.

Christine Reighley ’10 Held created Maine the Way with her partner, Cam Held, in 2014 as a platform to showcase the beauty of Maine, and the photographers who capture it through their lenses. Over the next two years, the carefully curated content shared by Mainers and visitors on the platform helped grow it into one of the largest Maine Instagram accounts. In 2023, they created Guidebook 01: Outdoor Recreation—the first in their new guidebook series. Visit their site at mainetheway.com for more details.

Matt Hawkins ’13 stopped by to present to Jess Violette’s Engineering class. Matt went to Colby College to student Physics & Economics and went on to earn his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at Duke. Matt started his career at Lockheed Martin, first working on the F-35 program and then joining the R&D team focused on autonomous aircraft (more recently popular for its involvement in the recent Top Gun film).He is currently building a startup in Boston called Pryzm that is focused on making the government technology acquisition process better, working primarily with aerospace companies.

Jarred Davis ’14 writes, “I’ve recently started my new job here with S&N. Currently, I am working in large commercial litigation and transactions.

I wanted to thank NYA again for setting me on the right path. Before starting at NYA in 2012, going to college was more of a novelty than an attainable goal.”

Lillian Dearing ’14 and Daniel Romero were married on July 20, 2024, at Saint Maximilian Kolbe in Scarborough with a reception at River Winds Farm & Estate in Saco. (Photo below

by Wildwood Studios). She is the Marketing & Communications Associate at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

Rhiannon Ramsey-Brimberg ’15 writes, “I now live in Stonington, CT. After high school, I received a BA in Performance (2020) from Berklee College of Music and a MA in Irish Music Studies (2024) from the University of Limerick. In 2022, I won the Iain Macleòid Young Composer Award and debuted the piece at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in Scotland. The following year, I was invited to compete at the Princess Margaret of the Isles Memorial Prize for Senior Clarsach (Scottish harp) where I won first place as well as best original composition. This past summer, I became a judge for traditional Scottish harp competitions through the Scottish Harp Society of America, and I am this year’s winner of the organization’s United States National Harp Competition. All of this is thanks to the lever harp that NYA owns(ed?) and allowed me to borrow. I began taking harp lessons my sophomore year of high school, and I have not stopped playing since! Professionally, I go by Rhiannon Skye, and if anyone would like to learn more, they can visit my website." rhiannonskyeharpist.com

Reed Silvers ’19 met up with Connor Dillon ‘18 on Christmas in Utah where they are both following their skiing passions for the season.

Lauren Tufts ’17 writes, “This year has been amazingly crazy for me! I would love to submit a class note that may inspire some of the seniors who will soon be going off to college! In February, I paid off $50,000 of Student Loan Debt, all from my four years at Endicott College!

I applied to do My Debt Free Scream on The Ramsey Show and was chosen! My family and I flew down to Nashville, and I did my Debt Free Scream live on The Ramsey Show in front of Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw in August! I’m

In February 2024, Tessa Quattrucci ’18 was welcomed to the NYA faculty. Known as “Ms. Q” to many on campus, she is the Lower School Science Enrichment teacher and Lower School assistant.

Nathan Barmby ’24 writes, “I’m studying Industrial Design at RIT. There was a mandatory nine-day workshop for all first-year art majors.

We had to construct a wearable sculpture that spoke to the subject of play. I designed a puzzle piece using cardboard, paint, and many paint chip samples from Home Depot. At the end of the nine days, there was a judged fashion show where 20 lucky students, out of 900, were picked to have their creations on display in the gallery on campus. I was one of them!”

Congratulations to Jack Sillin ’18 & Charlotte Collins ’18 on their engagement! They live in Westbrook where Charlotte is going to Tufts Medical School in the Maine track program. Jack is a meteorologist in the energy industry.

Henry Sterling ’10, qualified for the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. This is his second Olympic Marathon Trials. He finished 95th in 2020 in 2:24:40.

In November 2024, NYA alum, Mary Morrison ’15 MacMillan started substitute teaching in the Primary Classroom in the Lower School. We are excited to welcome her back to NYA!

overjoyed to say I’m 100% debt free as a 25-yearold! Additionally, I was accepted into the Ramsey Ambassador Program! While Ramsey Solutions is still building the foundation of their Ambassador Program, I suggested that it would be amazing to teach students about budgeting and how they can begin to pay off debt or even go into college having to not take out loans.”

Lina Shingiro '34 Fall Trees

Lola Roper '29 Shoreline

IN MEMORIAM Announcements of deceased NYA alumni are published in the Chronicle annually and as we become aware of their passing.

We invite members of the NYA community to send obituaries to the Alumni Relations Office, alumni@nya.org.

The NYA community extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.

Photo of award recipients Graca Bila and Lily Rawnsley, Eric Austin, Amy Austin, and Sarah Austin ’17 at the Soirée

ALUMNI BY CLASS YEAR 1946 Richard “Dick” Leroy Morrill January 28, 2024 1949 Marjorie Chamberlain November 26, 2024 1953

1966 John D. MacLeod December 15, 2023 1967 William “Bill” Burnell January 14, 2024 Ray Edgar Johnson April 11, 2024

Deane G. Bornheimer

1971

April 13, 2024

Kenneth N. Flanders

1954

October 21, 2024

Ruth Lenintine Mitchell

2015

October 29, 2023

Hannah Walker Austin

Catherine Myers Vilburn

April 8, 2024

November 11, 2023 1955

OTHERS

Barbara Mansfield Reny

Dorothy “Dottie” Arlene Boyce

December 23, 2023

Former Faculty – English Teacher 1956-1957

1962

October 24, 2023

Pauline “Polly” May Latty Kaiser

Gordon Wakelin

December 26, 2023

Former Rink Manager and Hockey Coach

1963

January 11, 2024

Paul Clough

Carolyn (Judkins) Smith

October 2, 2024

Former Faculty

1964

January 16, 2024

John Mulry

Albert “Albie” Richard Smith

October 2, 2024

Former Head of School 1975-1981

HONORING

HANNAH AUSTIN ‘15 The Hannah Austin ’15 Memorial Scholarship Fund was establishedin May 2024 with gifts from more than 50 people in the NYA community, including a leadership gift from Nick and Jessie Alberding P’18, P’21.

The endowed scholarship fund celebrates the strength, courage, athletic dedication, tenacity, sense of humor, and optimism displayed

by Hannah, who passed away after a courageous, three-year battle with brain cancer.

The inaugural Hannah Austin ’15 Memorial Scholarships were presented by the Austin family during the NYA Soirée to seniors Graca Bila and Lily Rawnsley.

Recipients received funds to pursue their college education.

Hannah Austin watercolor by Colby Myer, Upper School art teacher

To learn more about the Fund or make a gift, reach out to Director of Development Jennifer Richard at jrichard@nya.org.

June 9, 2024

Paisley Dutta '29 Mountain Lake

Alicia Fontana '27 Portrait of a Lady

In Memoriam

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Class of 2024 Assumption University (2)

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Thomas College

Bates College

Mount Allison University

Trine University

Bentley University (2)

New England College

Trinity College

Berklee College of Music

North Carolina State University

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Bryant University

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Norwich University

University of Arizona

Central Maine Community College

Plymouth State University (2)

University of California (Santa Cruz)

Clark University

Providence College (5)

University of Connecticut (3)

Clarkson University (5)

Queen’s University (2)

University of Denver (2)

Colby College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Maine (2)

Colby-Sawyer College

Rivier University

University of Maine at Augusta

College of the Holy Cross

Roanoke College (2)

University of Maine at Farmington

Concordia University (Montreal) (5)

Rochester Institute of Technology (3)

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Connecticut College (2)

Rutgers University (New Brunswick)

University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

Curry College

Saint Anselm College (4)

University of Miami

DePaul University

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

University of New Brunswick

Elon University (2)

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University of New England (4)

Endicott College (3)

Salve Regina University

University of New Hampshire (Main Campus) 9

Gettysburg College

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HEC Montreal

Southern Maine Community College

University of Richmond

High Point University (2)

Southern New Hampshire University

University of South Carolina

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2)

St. Edward’s University

University of Southern Maine (5)

Hult International Business School (Boston)

Stephen F Austin State University

University of St Andrews

Ithaca College

Stonehill College

University of Toronto

Kennesaw State University

Suffolk University

University of Vermont (4)

Louisiana State University

Syracuse University

Utica University

Maine Maritime Academy (2)

The Evergreen State College

Wentworth Institute of Technology (4)

Marist College

The New England Conservatory of Music

Western New England University (2)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

The University of Alabama

Western University

Merrimack College (6)

The University of Tampa

Wheaton College - MA

Middlebury College

The University of Tennessee (Knoxville)

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2025 NYA Events Save the Date NYA Ski & Ride Day at Pleasant Mountain Sunday, February 9 Spring Virtual NYA Update Wednesday, March 26 NYA Reception in Massachusetts Wednesday, April 2 Lower School Grandparents’ Day Friday, May 9 41st Annual Soirée Friday, May 30 Alumni Lacrosse Games Saturday, May 31 Alumni Soccer Games Wednesday, July 30

Come Home to NYA September 26: Edgar F. White ’38 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction September 27: Alumni Reception and Reunion Celebrations for Classes ending in 0 & 5 Steve Morris Golf Tournament at Nonesuch Golf Club Friday, October 3 Middle and Upper School Grandparents’ Day Friday, October 17 Head of School Dinner Wednesday, October 22 For more information, visit www.nya.org/rsvp