WA Today Fall 2000

Washington Academy FALL/WINTER 2000

INSIDE: Mina Phinney, Gardner Pope, Evelyn Carroll and Anthony Look Receive Awards pg. 3 Alumni Return for Biennial Reunion pg. 4 Alumni and Friends Benefit Students through Giving pg. 5

Yesterday’s Accomplishments Recognized Today

Board of Trustees President, David C. Burns ‘67 Vice President, Dennis L. Mahar ‘79 Secretary, Suzanne E. Mace Treasurer, Clinton E. Gardner ‘49 Assistant Treasurer, Brian S. Cates ‘72 Jane E. Bell Dean R. Crosman ‘75 Bettina L. Davis ‘60 John F. Gaddis ‘65 Richard L. Gardner ‘58 Dolores G. Hanson ‘55 Michael F. Hinerman ‘69 John S. Johnson ‘53 Hope A. Prout Linda F. Varney

Honorary Trustees Francis E. Chamberlain J. Burleigh Crane ‘36 Sandra S. Davis ‘53 Arthur W. Gardner ‘38 Patricia M. Hall Francis J. Hallissey Arthur W. Hoar ‘37 Anthony M. Look ‘27 Ralph S. Mahar Eugene A. Mawhinney Hazel R. Palmer ‘27 Gardner C. Pope ‘30 Maxine L. Porter Clarence M. Randall ‘29 Edwin Randall ‘67 William B. Talbot ‘37

WA Today Volume III, Issue 2 WA Today is published two times each year for the alumni and friends of Washington Academy. Publishers Nan Bradshaw and Charlene Cates welcome your comments: WA Development Office, PO Box 190, East Machias, ME 04630, or call (207) 255-8301.

From the Headmaster Academy Promotes Positive Change As I looked at the list of articles slated for this issue of our newsletter, I found myself contemplating what I often take for granted; the incredible way the Academy’s past and present meld together to form what we are today.

The photos of the Trustee Tea and the Alumni Award recipients reflect former educators’ and community members’ unrelenting support of the Academy. Their commitment established a reputation for academic excellence that we continue to build on today.

The reunion, as well, brought former students back to the Academy to renew traditions and reminisce about the past. Overhearing their memories about basketball games, favorite teachers, and a few mischievous deeds made me smile. At the same time, the discussions renewed my commitment to provide current students with the same caring and supportive community that helped produce such noble alumni.

One sentiment I heard over and over at the reunion was, “the Academy sure is different from when I was here.” It is the support of alumni and friends that have made those very changes possible. In previous years you helped put in place the Applied www.washingtonacademy.org Math Program and a new computer lab. This year, supporters are changing the face of WA by adding biotechnology supplies, a new weather station, library furniture, and many more enhancements.

In addressing the future, we have spent a good portion of the summer talking to students about what constitutes a quality education. Despite what the media tells us, these students wanted to be challenged and inspired to achieve great things. They reiterated that the most important part of education was having a motivated teacher, not too different from the sentiments of alumni who reflect on the impact key faculty had on their lives. Much like their adult counterparts, the students also wanted to work with state-of-the art technology and have pride in a well-kept facility. With a top notch faculty and staff, programs to increase aspirations, a brand new web site and new technology, we will be working this year to ensure that we can meet those student needs.

One of the challenges the Academy faces is maintaining a diversity of classes and academic opportunities while enrollment in Washington County continues to decline.

This year we will be taking a more proactive role in letting students know what is available at WA and looking at attracting others from a broader geographic area. This decline also makes your giving even more important as you help us maintain and increase our margin of excellence.

I could not be more proud of the position, vitality and energy of the Academy. And I could not be more grateful to the many administrators, trustees, staff, faculty, students, alumni and family members who have made Washington Academy what it is today.

Judson McBrine Headmaster

Alumni Association Elects New President

Has it really been

THAT LONG?

Honored class reconnects after 10 years The class of 1989 met on August 4th at Roque Bluffs for a family barbeque.

Those pictured in the front row left to right: Bob MacAllister, recently married July 1, 2000; Jody Lachance, traveled all the way from Georgia; Holly Hall Kilton; Heather Dennison Vose; Becky Grant Widen; and Lisa Davis Varney. Back row left to right: Michael Curtis, owns an auto repair business; Patrick Taylor; Amy Griffin Powers, daughter Olivia born 6/2000; Becky Rowden Sinford, promoted to Assistant Director of Nurses; Clint Mackeen, traveled from Connecticut; and Scott Pinkham, recently promoted to Comptroller. Not pictured are Michelle Henderson Reynolds and George Ingrish. The class is already making plans for its 15th reunion in 2004!

Class of 1960 celebrates 40 years Through the efforts of coordinators Ruth Leubecker, Pam Marsh and Bettina Davis, the class of ‘60 enjoyed a terrific reunion.

Standing in the picture below from left to right: Ruth Gaddis Leubecker, East Machias, employed by Machias Savings Bank; Judy Davis Armstrong, Winslow, employed by State of Maine; Pamela Bryant Marsh, Cutler, teacher at Elm St. School; Bettina Pettegrow Davis, self-employed, Butler & Berry Monuments. Seated left to right: Neil Sheridan, Cutler, employed by SAD #77; Douglas Holmes, Freeport, retired ME State Police and now working at Key Bank; David Armstrong, Winslow, retired ME State Police; and Reginald Shaw, Cutler, self-employed. Absent from the photo but joining the group at the reunion was William Holmes, retired WA teacher and pastor in Larrabee.

President’s Profile: Dick Young ‘55 Family: Wife, Cecile Young; 3 Children and 6 grandchildren Residence: Winter in Sun City Center, Florida, and summer on Gardner’s Lake, Maine Occupation: Retired from Pratt & Whitney where he worked as Customer Support Manager Favorite Memories of WA: Mollie Beam’s English classes, playing basketball, and the sound education received at Washington Academy.

Changing to Meet Alumni Needs As your newly elected President of the WA Alumni Association, it is a pleasure to work with all of you to make the next few years an enjoyable period. I will try to keep you informed of our progress on the biennial festivities.

The new board of officers is researching numerous ideas to make this festive event more enjoyable for everyone. We have to “step out of the box” and explore ideas that will suit alumni members, both young and old. For example, we hope to introduce a social hour prior to sitting down for the meal.

It was evident this year that people wanted to roam around and visit old friends. In the meantime, our goal is “better communication” and we will work on this theme until the next reunion. We are all open to suggestion so please feel free to write us a note or e-mail. We already have a weekend of festivities that rates far above other schools; however, it is imperative that we listen to our alumni for new suggestions.

I promise you all suggestions will be reviewed and considered.

WA’s semi-annual newsletter has developed into a quality publication and we will use this vehicle to give you periodic updates as we work toward our planning for year 2002.

According to Bettina Davis,

“We had a ball!”

Respectfully, Richard Young, President WA Alumni Association P.O. Box 466 East Machias, Maine 04630 youngrh@flash.net

Winter address: 1803 New Bedford Dr. Sun City Center Florida, 33573

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Alumni Award

Right: A well deser ving recipient, Gardner Pope is honored at the Trustee Tea for his 38 years in education. Grandson Eric Pope spoke, informing attendees that the former WA headmaster still inspires students to excellence today.

Far Right: John Gaddis, Trustee, and Margaret Gardner, former WA English teacher, recall Mina Phinney’s years at WA. Margaret admits, after all these years, that she put the whoopie cushion in Mrs. Phinney’s chair.

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Changing the

FACE OF WA Your donations are making a difference in the lives of students. Your gifts have purchased: Interactive CD-Rom’s for Spanish; many software packages, including Photoshop, Pagemaker, Peachtree Accounting, AutoCAD, and Literature Anthologies; a new weather station with software; biotechnology supplies; a microvideo camera; new staging for music and drama presentations; lighting equipment; and much more.

Honor Roll Gifts from Alumni

Alumni and Friends Make Advancements in the Arts, Sciences and Technology Through Giving

WA’s new weather station with digital read-out.

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Orris McKeown ‘23 Hazel Robbins Palmer ‘27 Mrs. Effie Crane Bates ‘28 In memory of Kathleen Vincent ‘28 Ruth E. Small ‘30 Gardner & Lillian Pope ‘30 Grace Hanson Davis ‘31 Frances Gardner Esty ‘33 Morrill & Elsie Gatcomb ‘34 Mara & Frank Rebhan ‘35 Phyllis Kearney ‘36 Robert Dennison ‘36 Hazel Huckins Corbett ‘36 Burleigh & Dorothy Crane ‘36 Eddie Palmer ‘37 Linnie Crane ‘37 In memory of Arthur Grant ‘37 Eugene & Annie Dowling Mawhinney ‘37 In memory of Frank A. Dowling ‘07 Bickford Stevens ‘37 Louise Farrington ‘37 In memory of Frederick A. Farrington William & Rebecca Talbot ‘37 Phyllis Dennison ‘37 In memory of Fred E. Dennison, Sr. Lawrence “Locky” Gardner ‘37 In memory of Elaine Gardner Frank Foster, Jr. ‘38 In memory of Frank & Edna J. Foster Leigh C. Burrall ‘38 Sister Margaret Gardner ‘38 Tart & Alice Gardner ‘38 Eleanor Richardson ‘38 In memory of Barbara R. Worster ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent L. Dowling ‘39 June & Charles Dinsmore ‘39 Laura Hill Dennison ‘40 Annette Dennison ‘40 Harold & Mary Tuell ‘40 ‘50 In memory of Annie Kinsey Ruth McGuire Simpson ‘40 In memory of William Simpson Harold & Doris Ackley ‘41 In memory of Nelson H. Ackley Robert & Thelma Cates ‘41 Jasper & Isabel Cates ‘42 In memory of Etta M. Cates Frances H. Proctor ‘42 Wayne R. Dennison ‘42 In memory of Dennison Family

Myrtle & Howard Roberts ‘42, ‘37 In memory of Thomas Roberts Jane Longfellow Cullen ‘43 In memory of John Longfellow Keith Albee ‘44 Carlton & Marjorie Dowling ‘44 Victor & Betty Harmon ‘44, ‘49 Leon Alan Clark ‘44 Frances Wyles ‘45 In memory of Martin Gardner ‘37 Alvin & Pat Hall ‘47 In memory of Wallace Hall Betty Albee White ‘47 In memory of Constance Richardson Ellen Cates ‘47 In memory of Stephen Sprague *Valerie Stimpson ‘47 In memory of C. Wilder Smith Adian Leon Look ‘47 In memory of Leon Look ‘49 Beatrice Ettle ‘47 In memory of Laura D. Holmes ‘27 Gwen Tupper ‘47 In memory of Clifford Tupper *Frederick E. Vose, Jr. ‘48 In memory of Frederick & Margaret Vose Barbara Curtis ‘48 In memory of Carroll and Alice Gatcomb Dianne Geel Huntley ‘48 Lois Ingalls Sprague ‘49 *Clinton & Mary Gardner ‘49 Dawn Miller Woodbrey ‘49 In honor of Melvin Clarke In memory of Bertram W. Clark Daisy Herger ‘49 In memory of Gerald Herger, Sr. Charles Nelson Look ‘49 William Gardner ‘50 Joan Gatcomb ‘50 In memory of Catherine G. Whitney Clara Campbell ‘50 Eleanor Ingalls Fochesato ‘51 In memory of Arden A. Ingalls Alice Dowling Cousins ‘51 Edwin Berry ‘51 In honor of Mollie Beam Alta McDonald ‘52 Norman & Adair Bagley ‘52 In memory of Karl V. Larson Marjorie Berry Sheward ‘53 In memory of Maurice L. Berry In honor of Gardner Pope Sandra Smith Davis ‘53 In memory of C. Wilder Smith

*Highest Honors: Donors who contributed $500 or more

Congratulations John S. Johnson ‘53 Patricia Vose Finan ‘53 Christine G. Small ‘53 In memory of Donald W. Small, Jr. Albert Small ‘54 Ellen Scott Weed ‘54 Richard Young ‘55 Dolores & Peter Hanson ‘55 James U. Vose ‘56 In memory of Lowell & William Vose Clarence “Cici” Dennison ‘56 In memory of Priscilla O. Longfellow ‘49 Robert S. Huntley ‘56 William Griffin, Jr. ‘56 In memory of Mary D. Griffin Lester E. Young ‘57 Marcia Bernhardt ‘57 Donna & Bruce Williamson ‘58 ‘54 Maxine & Verlan Porter ‘53 *Richard & Margaret Gardner ‘58 ‘62 Donald F. Roberts ‘58 Anna L. Geel ‘59 In memory of Richard Geel ‘41 & Larry Geel ‘64 Bettina Davis ‘60 In memory of H. Walton Davis Douglas Holmes ‘60 In memory of Laura Holmes Ruth Leubecker ‘60 David & Judy Armstrong ‘60 Donna Dennison Danforth ‘62 In memory of Fred E. Dennison, Sr. ‘34 Joan Richardson Waite ‘62 Roberta Flynn Myers ‘63 Roger & Beverly Ackley ‘63 ‘65 Ivan L. Gilpatrick ‘63 Frank A. Gatcomb ‘63 In memory of Lawrence Gatcomb Bill Corbett ‘63 In memory of Frank Phinney Larry L. Bryant ‘63 William Beverly, Sr. ‘63 Joyce Goodine ‘64 *John & Ann Gaddis ‘65 Anne Davis Haseltine ‘65 In memory of James Davis ‘27 & J. Walton Davis ‘58 Valarie Day ‘65 Robert Bergeron ‘65 Hazel Clay ‘66 Sharon L. Gilley ‘66 In memory of Willard and Donnie Look Grady W. Look ‘66 Kerry & Christine Gately Huckins ‘66 ‘67 Harold Wesley Crosby, Jr. ‘66 Betsy Fitzgerald ‘66 In memory of Barbara Beatty Donald & Linda Vose ‘66 Pauline Wood ‘66 Victor Wyman Berry ‘67 David & Donna Burns ‘67 Tom & Benita Gaddis ‘67 ‘74 In honor of Charlene Gaddis ‘00 Robert Ingalls ‘67 In memory of Larry Day ‘66

Edwin Randall ‘67 Celia Lemieux ‘67 Sterling Wade Fitzhenry ‘68 Robert & Jane Bell ‘68 Rhoda Hodgdon ‘68 Alan Lyford ‘68 Jim & Christie Bryant ‘68 In memory of Loring Bryant ‘69 Stephen Cates ‘68 Sharon Richardson Peacock ‘68 In memory of Stephen Richardson Mike & Mary Ellen Hinerman ‘69 Barry & Jolene Wood ‘69 ‘70 Paul Gaddis ‘69 Randy & Diane Dennison ‘70 In honor of Keith & Erica Dennison Susan West ‘71 In memory of Barbara Beatty Bob & Pam Cates ‘72 *Brian & Wanda Cates ‘72 Bruce & Marlene Dudley Flood ‘72 Nancy E. Forrester ‘73 Ronald A. Holmes ‘73 Stephen D. Lund ‘73 Kathy and George Harmon ‘74 Tom Morgan ‘74 Susan D. English ‘74 Laurie Mallar ‘74 Dean & Susan Crosman ‘75 Robert Seaton Mawhinney ‘75 Ronald Smith ‘75 David & Robin McMahon ‘75 In memory of Darrell & Lauraine Hinerman Shelby Weems ‘76 In memory of C. Wilder Smith Michael Riggs ‘77 Gretel Ebbeson Varney ‘78 In memory of Rae Ebbeson Lynn Jackson Quinn ‘78 Alison Davis Maxell ‘78 In memory of C. Wilder Smith Allan & Linda Huntley ‘79 Dennis Mahar ‘79 Scott & Arlene Porter ‘80 Craig Ganong ‘80 Stephanie Look Wilkins ‘80 In memory of Leon A. Look Allison Tibbetts ‘81 Traci Prout Sanborn ‘81 Kendall Reid Davis ‘81 In memory of C. Wilder Smith Kevin & Kim Gardner ‘82 ‘83 Ted Moreau ‘86 *Judson & Paula McBrine ‘86 Darren J. Prout ‘87 Catherine Rasco Robinson ‘87 In memory of Barbara Beatty Troy & Lisa Varney ‘88 ‘89 Tara Hatt Bartko ‘88 Sherri Scichilone Collins ‘88 Heather Dennison Vose ‘89 Scott A. Pinkham ‘89 Charlene Davis Cates ‘90 In memory of C. Wilder Smith

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Cheryl Davis ‘90 In memory of C. Wilder Smith Nick & Laurie Valentine ‘90 ‘91 Amy Chamberlain ‘92 Jeremy Cates ‘94 Daniel Schmitter ‘99 In honor of James Ausprey & Margaret Gardner Class of 2000

Gifts from Friends & Parents Regi & Wendy Dean Chester & Misa Caton Sharon & Harper Dean Harry & Judy Lingley Chris & Mary Simmon Lenny & Vicki Espling Jean & Alison Savard The Ausprey’s Donald & Sherry Sprangers Dean & Kay Richmond Alice Snow Peter Rensema Neil & Allie Corbett Mary Rea In memory of Frances & Charles Cary O. Patrick Mawhinney & Mary McNeil In honor of Mawhinney students Mina Phinney Myrtle Pearson In memory of Nelson H. Ackley June Ashmore Talbot Crane Kevin & Tina Stimpson In memory of C. Wilder Smith Bill & Bette Parker Dean & Nan Bradshaw Ben & Sonny Brown In memory of Benjamin Brown, Sr. Dorothy Gaddis In memory of Ralph Gaddis Arline Saturdayborn In memory of Dr. Larson Carolyn Willey Irene Lincoln In memory of Gilbert E. Hanson *Mark & Kimberly Fisher In memory of C. Wilder Smith Karen & Gerald Sweene In memory of C. Wilder Smith Steve Forman Shelagh Talbot In memory of James R. Talbot III S.V. & Jean Burch *Hope & James Prout *Chris & Suzanne Mace Linda & Jim Varney In honor of Troy and Randy Varney

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Business Donors Anonymous Coastal Computers Machias Motor Inn Hanscom Construction Parlin Flowers & Gifts Helen’s Restaurant Downeast Blueberry Co-op *Atlantic Salmon of Maine *Irving Oil Corporation Whitney’s Rental Center C.E. Fish Company Union Trust *Archibald’s One Stop Coffins True Value Hardware *Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Eastland Realty *Machias Savings Bank *Bangor Savings Bank H.F. Pinkham Guptill’s Logging Hilltop Autobody In memory of Clarence “Happy” Gardner Blue Bird Ranch Northwestern Mutual Life

Making Library Renovations Possible

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his fall students will enjoy studying in the Library just a little bit more. Through the generosity of the family members of C. Wilder Smith ‘21, and a bequest from the late Dr. Karl Larson, the library will receive 6 new oak tables and 30 new chairs.

According to school librarian Paula Maker, the furniture will create a more academic, yet comfortable, environment in the library and for the students.

Above: Valerie Stimpson ‘47 and Sandra Davis ‘53, daughters of C. Wilder Smith ‘21, holding the plaque listing all the family member that contributed to the library furniture fund in their father’s memory.

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New Assistant

HEADMASTER Mr. Bruce Carter is Washington Academy’s new Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director. Mr. Carter comes to us from East Grand High School where he served as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for 7 years. He taught social sciences and served on the Learning Results Alignment Board and Mentoring Board. Carter graduated from John Bapst HS and attended UMPI, where he majored in social sciences.

He has done coursework in Educational Leadership at UMO.

School

NEWS

Achieving Top Honors Ms. Alice Snow, Music Director, was named Teacher of the Year by the associates of Wal-Mart in appreciation of excellence in education. Snow was one of 3000 teachers around the country who received the award and the only recipient in Washington County. The plaque and cash award were presented by Lurenia Robinson, Community Relations Coordinator for Wal-Mart in Calais.

A Commitment to Service JMG receives National Recognition for Community Service Washington Academy’s Jobs for Maine’s Graduates Program, under the direction of administrator Lori McBrine, received a national award from Jobs for America’s Graduates for logging over 1078 hours of community service.

The students’ dedication took them around the county working on various lawn restoration projects, assisting the Jonesboro Elementary School playgound project, and helping to organize dances for elementary students. Their work also benefitted a number of organizations including Machias Savings Bank and Ducks Unlimited. Perhaps the students’ efforts were most visibly

displayed when they lit up the town of Machias for the Christmas festival with over 500 luminaries and raised over $1,000 for AirLifeLine during the Top Cops tournament. Says McBrine of her ambitious students, “I couldn’t be more proud of them.

They give up a lot of personal time that could be spent else where. I feel community service is an impor-tant teaching tool that gives these students needed employability skills.”

Next year the commitment to service will continue as Jobs for Maine Graduates sets out to beat last year’s record.

All wrapped up: Students finish raking up a bag of leaves as part of a lawn clean-up project

Alumni

Alumni News and Notes

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‘85

Burleigh Crane was honored by friends and fellow blueberry growers with a plaque erected on the barrens. The plaque recognizes him as a pioneer and leader in the commercial production of wild blueberries.

Pam Davis Robbins lives in Edmunds with spouse Howard Robbins and their 5 children. She works at Downeast Community Hospital as a CNA. Steven Taylor and Hosanna Jensen ‘90 were married on 7/22/00.

They live in Cutler.

‘44

Carlton and Marjorie Dowling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 5/7/00 at the Jacksonville Methodist Church. Mabel Bowles celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary and 50th high school reunion at the WA summer reunion on 8/5/00.

‘47 ‘48 ‘50

Emma Peralli married Gilbert Gaudet, Jr. on 7/1/00.

Gwen and Vernon Wood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 5/20/00.

Aubrey and Jo Dwelley ‘51 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 7/18/00 at their home in E. Machias. Jo’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Look, were married in the same place 69 years ago.

‘87 ‘88 ‘89

Mary Ellen and Billy Day have a third daughter, Lydia, born 6/7/00.

‘83

Rebecca Plummer Samson received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Virginia Tech. She lives in Virginia with her husband Michael and two sons, ages 2 and 6 months.

James Ward has served in the US Coast Guard for the past 16 years. He was recently promoted to chief warrant officer and is stationed in Houma, LA, where he conducts marine inspections for the oil industry. Kelly Ward Scoville e-mailed to remind alumni about a website called classmates.com, and encourages alumni to register.

Belinda Rowden married Nick Lemieux ‘93 on 7/3/00. They live in Cutler.

Fred Davidson lives in Lawrenceville, GA and manages a car dealership. He will marry Jenny Dodd on 10/28/00. Melinda Maker married Heron Weston ‘94 on 1/1/00. They live in Portland. Heron completed his degree in music education at USM and Melinda works for AMICA, an insurance agency.

They took a wedding trip to Scotland in August. Darrell Dwelley and Kerrilyn Rasimus were married 5/7/99. Darrell is a systems support consultant for Davon Corp. in MA. His wife is a special education teacher and they live in Western MA.

‘60

Connie Look Holmes retired from work in the Maine State Legislature. In October, 1999, she moved to Gulfport, FL. She is presently a care-giver and companion to a lady who was formerly the personal aide to Gen. Omar Bradley.

‘71

Naida Pennell was named “Employee of the Year” by the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. She works at UMM in the Special Programs Division.

‘74 ‘80

‘90

Franklin Johnson was hired to teach math and English at WA.

Arlene Porter is teaching in the migrant program at WA. She and Scott ‘80 are building a new home on Gardner’s Lake. They have three children. Scott is the Superintendent of Schools in Lubec.

‘84

Sarah Plummer married Dean Jacobs on 7/9/00 in Bar Harbor. She graduated from Bates College and teaches music in Nobleboro, ME. Sarah and Dean took part in their 7th marathon last May at Sugarloaf USA.

Stephanie Wood and Joseph Wood of Marshfield have a daughter, Morgan, born 4/28/00.

Bethany Foss’s Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant was named business of the year by the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Charlene Davis married Jeremy Cates ‘94 on 7/8/00. Charlene works as Development Director at WA and Jeremy is a lobsterman. They have purchased the C. Wilder Smith house in Cutler.

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Alumni News and Notes (cont.)

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attends college in Clarks Summit, PA. The former WA basketball player returned to her alma mater this past summer to coach at the Raider Basketball Camp.

Correction and apologies to Crystal Sawtelle. We misreported Crystal’s marriage in our last issue.

Crystal married Merrill Hallowell. They have a daughter Shana and are building a new home in Edmunds.

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‘92

Rhonnie Reynolds Gardner graduated from UMM with a degree in elementary education. She teaches speech and language in Union 104. She is married to Joe Gardner and they have a 3 year old daughter, Delaney.

Derek Armstrong attends law school at Suffolk University in Boston.

‘94

Gwen Nystrom and David Lund are the parents of a son, Nathan, born 4/12/00.

Kinney married Jason Hammond of Ridgeway, PA. She graduated from Liberty University in May, 2000 and is employed by GE Financial Assurance.

Brian Palermo was named to Dean’s List at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He received the Commandant’s Pin for military excellence. He graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering and is commissioned as a second lieutenant. April Harmon graduated with a nursing degree from Simmons College. She works at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Jody Locke (below)

‘95

Aaron Bell and wife Carly (above) are the parents of a daughter, Hailey, born 5/4/00. They live in Tres-cott and run an organic vegetable business at Tide Mill Farm.

‘96

Jason Lingley married Jill Gardner on 3/11/00. Jason graduated with an engineering degree from UMO. They are the parents of a son, Gabriel, born 8/5/99. Tara Purington married B.J. Wood ‘96 on 4/22/00. Tara works for University of Maine Cooperative Extension and B.J. is self-employed. Stephen Porter married Jamie Lee-Ann Curtis of Machias. Tanya

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Naomi Kinney married Jeremy Frank of Cleveland, OH, on 7/29/00. She is a senior at Cedarville College majoring in elementary education. Meghan Gaddis was named to the Dean’s List at Husson College.

She is majoring in accounting. William Tuell hosts his own radio show at UMM. The program airs varied music, political discussion, campus events and sports news. Jon Mather married Lara Jackson on 7/15/00. Jon attends UMO and works in engineering for Old Town Canoe. Laurie Cushing and Josh Cates ‘98 were married in Cutler on 8/26/00.

‘98

Tabitha Dudley and Jamie Kilby were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Maine at Farmington.

‘99

Britanny Foss attends UMM and majors in elementary education. Lisa Priest Doucette lives in Texas and has a daughter, Kelly Lee. Rebecca Seeley, Lauren Rioux and Bryan Gardner were named to the Dean’s List at USM. Travis Craven was named to the Dean’s List at Husson College. He is majoring in Business Administration. Benajah Molinski is stationed in Baumholder, Germany with the 1st. Infantry Division. He completed basic training at Ft. Benning, GA, and is part of the Bradley fighting vechicle team.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Helen Bulson Glendenning ‘23 (6/00) Alice Gilpatrick Green ‘37 (5/1/00) Marion A. Small ‘26 (4/18/00)

Lina Dow Bagley ‘41 (3/18/00)

Lois Davis Thompson ‘28 (3/10/00)

Wendell McLaughlin ‘48 (6/00)

Marguerite Beale Coombs ‘32 (4/00)

Dwight Radley, Jr. ‘48 (7/20/00)

Thelma Wass Whitney ‘33 (8/6/00)

Roger Berry ‘54 (4/00)

Mildred Sprague Smith ‘36 (6/13/00)

Frederick Gray ‘81 (6/6/00)

Leaving a Legacy through

PLANNED GIVING Leonard and Mabel Bowles

Planting a Tree

Providing Shade

abel Flora Bowles is planting a tree for future Washington Academy students. Recently she and her husband Leonard decided to make a bequest to the Academy through their will. Though they will never see the impact of their gift, the Academy will benefit from their provision.

Mabel graduated from WA in 1944. Following high school, she moved to Connecticut where she worked as a secretary. She married Leonard Bowles in 1950, also a native of Washington County. She later worked at Andrews Air Force Base as a secretary to a major. The couple moved to Lexington, MA, with their two children in 1961 while Leonard worked for Lincoln Lab at M.I.T. Mabel exemplifies the traits of a true life-long learner. Since her children have grown up, she has learned to figure skate, skating with a group in Boston Garden, and has taken up synchronized swimming. She and Leonard have also traveled around the world, visiting every continent.

Mabel has fond memories of her years at WA including commercial courses, assemblies, and Gardner Pope playing the saxophone. Though her educational experience at the Academy was much different from today, she extols the solid foundation she received and the new changes that are taking place. Says Mabel, “It’s nice to see the Academy progressing and keeping up with the rest of the world.”

Her generous gift comes from a desire to invest in the educational future of students. Her investment is a wise one.

The Academy extends its thanks to Mabel and Leonard and looks forward to seeing them more often as they enjoy their retirement years on Bog Lake.

Charles Look is providing shade for those who will follow behind him. By naming the Academy as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy, he has helped secure the Academy’s future.

His gift was motivated in part by all the changes that have already taken place at WA. He recalls, “When I went to school, there was only the Original Academy Building. The place where the Alumni Building is now was just a ball field. I can see how far the Academy has come since I was there and it’s good.”

Mr. Look left the Academy in the late 50’s to join the Air Force as a jet bomber mechanic. Following his time in the service, he returned home to work at Look’s Canning Company and on the construction of the Naval Base in Cutler. The majority of his career was spent as a machinist in Connecticut. He later returned once again to Washington County, giving his four children the opportunity to attend the Academy.

The trustees, faculty, staff and students are grateful to Charles and his wife, Elaine, for their foresight and generosity.

We are pleased to have them as new members of the Legacy Circle, a society dedicated to ensuring the future financial health of the Academy through planned gifts.

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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

Nelson Henderson Fall 2000

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