Carol Kneeland-FA Faculty (Director of Student Publications & Language Retraining) & Ted Kneeland-FA’s Director of Studies then Director of Faculty retired from Fryeburg Academy in June 2012. The Kneelands moved to Millerton, NY, to be near their son, Doug, a teacher at Hotchkiss, and his wife, Dr. Crystal Akers, a teacher at Central Connecticut State Univ. Doug & Crystal just gave birth to the Kneelands’ first grandchild, a boy, Theodore Joseph Kneeland. Thank you to the Kneelands for their great contributions to this school. Photo taken at their retirement festivities.
Ashley Watkins ’11 writes, “I have greatly enjoyed my first semester at Elmira and look forward to continuing my nursing education there. I chose to join the Elmira Heights Fire Dept to meet required community service hours through Elmira Djordje Obradovic ‘12 with Liam & Maeve Hibbard, children of College. Upon Stephanie Morin, FA’s Director of Marketing & Enrollment & Chris acceptance, Hibbard, FA’s Director of Admissions I became an active member of the Elmira Heights Fire Dept in October, attending weekly meetings and trainings. Since that time, I have decided to pursue a more involved, advanced participation level by signing up for the next Firefighter I Course that will require 140 hours of my time (two nights a week for the next five months). EHFD will also assist me in passing my national EMT certification for the course I took and passed through Fryeburg Rescue.” Former Faculty Karen Eisenberg FF was one of several local artists who had work on display at the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery. There was a holiday show and sale with an opening evening reception on Friday, November 18, 2011. Ms. Eisenberg’s work was shown with work by Randy Rackliff, Anne Garland, Joe Klementovich, Melanie Levitt, and Lori Badger. (Conway Daily Sun 11/17/11)
Gary McClurg FF (Guidance & Athletics) writes about his recent business venture: “The idea of ‘Angel Wings’ Photos came to me over a year ago; at that time it was just a thought with very little substance. This project’s name ‘Angel Wings’ is to honor my late wife, Sheila, who was a living angel for 43 years. I didn’t actually pursue this path and put my dreams into motion until March 2012. My goal was to put together a project that in some way would benefit the surrounding communities and reach out to people in crisis. I decided to use my hobby – photography – as a vehicle to reach my goal. I proceeded to have 5x7 collage pictures made with inspirational quotes. I thought it important to include photos that expressed natural beauty such as landscapes, flowers, butterflies, sunsets. The next step was deciding on the organizations and their clients that could benefit from the photos. The answer came to me instantly and I knew I was on the right path. Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation supports Mt. Washington Valley cancer patients as they fight their battle; Starting Point - a local domestic violence support center; Harvest Hills Animal Shelter; North Conway Hospice; Southern Maine Hospice in Scarborough and hospice programs in Oregon and in Florida. I want to reach out in as many states as possible. I am funding this project and feel very fortunate that a few local businesses have offered to sell my photos with proceeds supporting the continuation of donating pictures to the organizations and their clients in need. By purchasing a picture you will be spreading love to individuals in need. If interested in purchasing a photo, please contact me by email with your name and address. Photos are $5.00. Email: garymcclurg02@yahoo.com
Gary McClurg-FA Former Faculty (Guidance) -128Fryeburg Academy, 745 Main Street, Fryeburg, Maine 04037, (207) 935-2001 x 3137, www.fryeburgacademy.org, e-mail-alumni@fryeburgacademy.org