W.A. Today is published semi-annually for the alumni, parents and friends of Washington Academy. We welcome your comments: W.A. Development Office, PO Box 190 East Machias, ME 04630, or call (207) 255-8301, ext. 209.
Summer is a great time for tourists from around the country to enjoy the uniqueness of Washington County, whether it’s a ride on a lobster boat, a walk through a blueberry field, or a kayaking adventure along our rugged coast. For those of us who proudly call this place home, we have a responsibility to preserve this uniqueness. We desire to make Washington County not just a place for tourists to enjoy, but an area where our children and our children’s children desire to live, work, and play. One way in which we strive to do this is through the vehicle of education.
This summer, with pen to paper, our faculty and administration have been busy developing new programs for students with varied academic abilities and personal aspirations. For those who want to put down their roots here immediately after school, we desire to provide experience in the industries that are a vital part of our local economy. As one example, through a partnership with Cutler, Machiasport and Whiting, Washington Academy will provide $120,000 start-up cost for a Marine Engines program. This new vocational offering is a perfect compliment to the existing Marine Technologies program and provides students with hands-on experience building and repairing marine engines.
With a new title of 2007 National Conservation Teacher of the Year, faculty member Don Sprangers will help students explore our local natural resources through his new course in Coastal Ecology.
Also addressing career and technical needs of our students and community, we will be offering a Microsoft A+ Certification program. This program will allow students to become licensed as Microsoft technicians and immediately be employable in the technology sector. In the field of health, we will be strengthening our partnership with Down East Community Hospital by expanding the successful internship program initiated last year. Additional new career-related courses will include Advanced Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Consumer Chemistry, and Java Programming.
In preparing the college bound, we will add three new advanced placement courses - AP Latin Virgil, AP English Language and Composition, and AP European History, increasing our total advanced placement offerings to 10.
Students of all abilities will gain additional research and organizational skills as the Academy endeavors to increase literacy by integrating a study skills component into the freshmen social studies curriculum.
All these changes would not be possible without the dedication and tireless commitment of our faculty and staff. Last year I gave our teachers the charge to take responsibility for the success of each of their students. I can honestly say they surpassed even my wildest expectations. They left in June exhausted, having committed themselves to our motto “Failure is not an option.”
This year we want to renew our commitment to you, our alumni and friends. With “regionalization” and “consolidation” in the newspapers on a regular basis, we want to emphasize that we are committed for the long-term to both our students and our area. We look forward to preserving with you the heritage that is Washington Academy.
Sincerely,
Judson McBrine
News from the Head of School Welcome
WA Welcomes Mr. Nicholas Lemieux ‘93 of Cutler and Mrs. Mary Ellen Day ‘87 of Machiasport to the Board of Trustees. They were elected to the Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting held on August 4, 007. We also welcome Mr. Richard Young ‘55 as an Honorary Trustee.
We wish to thank the following Trustees for their many years of service to WA: Mrs. Dolores Hanson ‘55; Ms. Bettina Davis ‘60; and Mr. Donald Smith ‘71; and welcome them as Honorary Trustees.
Washington Academy SCHOOL NEWS
Laboratory Dedicated by Washington Academy and Down East Community Hospital Health Career Exploration Program Announced
Washington Academy staff and faculty were joined by representatives of Down East Community Hospital on Wednesday, January 31 for the dedication of WA’s newest science laboratory, possible through the generous contributions of donors, including the Hospital.
Opening the evening, Richard Gardner, WA Board of Trustees Chair, thanked everyone for continuing to support the efforts of the school to expand its programming and the space required to provide the quality curriculum everyone has come to expect. Judson McBrine, WA’s Head of School, followed by thanking not only the hospital, but also the generosity of others during the Building Communities, Supporting Success annual appeal. McBrine took the opportunity to officially announce the start of a very exciting new program, Health Career Explorations, which allows WA students the opportunity to participate in semester-long internships for credit at the Down East Community Hospital under the guidance and supervision of hospital staff in a variety of content areas, including the Laboratory and Imaging departments. Currently, there are eight students registered for this coursework this semester. This program coordinates with the Academy’s Certified Nurse Assistant course, which offers students the year-long program culminating in certification after completing classroom as well as clinical work.
Down East Community Hospital CEO Wayne Dodwell spoke about the increasing demand by the healthcare industry for qualified healthcare professionals in all areas, and the exodus of Maine’s talented youth looking elsewhere for challenging, high-paying jobs after their school years. This creates an urgency to develop new strategies to attract local youth to pursue health-related education and stay in Washington County. He explained the goal of the clinical affiliation with WA as a way of introducing students to healthcare opportunities existing at DECH and encouraging more students to remain in the County, becoming vital contributing members of the local community and economy.
Accompanying Mr. Dodwell was Dr. David Rioux, President of the medical staff at DECH and the Chair of the DECH Board’s Community Benefit Committee. Dr. Rioux emphasized the mission of DECH in its providing charitable care to patients, but another essential component to that is reaching out to the community, the focus of the Community Benefit Committee, which looks at the immediate and long-term needs and spreading the benefit to reach as many people as possible. This is accomplished through cooperation and partnership. He offered, “By cooperating with all of the organizations and individuals who contributed to this project [lab renovation], we
are able to raise the level of science studies for our students today while introducing them to the many careers that are possible in healthcare, hoping that they will return here to live with us and care for us.”
James Ausprey, Science Department Head, added that the addition and renovations have created more lab experiences for a greater number of students, and the internships give students a chance to see their studies applied in the real world.
In recognition of the support of the donors, a plaque was placed in the new lab, as well as a bronze tablet outside the science department rooms dedicating the new labs which reads: Down East Community Hospital Science Laboratory…Dedicated January 31, 2007…Down East Community Hospital is Proud to be Washington Academy’s Partner in Preparing Healthcare Professionals of the Future
The labs were due in large part to the very generous donation of $30,000 from the Down East Community Hospital and other large contributions from the families of Adien Look, Charles Cary, and Herman Pettegrove, as well as Gary Cole, Brian Cates and Robert Bergeron. All three laboratories were updated with new ceiling tile and refinished woodwork courtesy of a $1,200 contribution from H.F. Pinkham Inc.
The new science lab was created from an existing classroom and funds were also used to remodel and update two existing science labs. The new lab includes ergonomic workstations, a portable handicap accessible workstation, and state-of-the-art safety equipment including eyewash and safety showers. These facilities were ready for incoming science students in September and have already provided opportunities for many more lab students than expected.
A short reception followed the dedication.
Interns listen attentively as a DECH lab tech explains the proper procedure for entering data.
WA interns on a DECH Imaging and Lab tour.
Proudly standing by the bronze plaque dedicating the newly renovated science lab from l to r:
DECH Medical Director, Dr. David Rioux; WA Trustee Chair, Richard Gardner; WA Head of School, Judson McBrine; and DECH CEO Wayne Dodwell.
Business News
Name: Andrea Guerra
Business: High Expectations (hair stylist)
Location: Machias
Graduation Year: ‘83
Since graduating from WA, I have… given birth to 2 children
I stayed in Washington County because… it’s a good place to raise a family
I decided to start this business because… I wanted to be my own boss, to be artistic, and meet my family’s needs.
WA helped me pursue this by… giving me a basis for life in general; I learned to manage my time, to function in relationships, instilled pride, made lifelong friends.
Name: Ellen Weed
Business: Sew and Save
Location: Ellsworth
Graduation Year: ‘54
Since graduating from WA, I have… Lived a lifetime I moved out of Washington County because… worked in Bangor, got married, started business in 1970
I decided to continue running my family’s business because… we enjoy it and keeps me busy
WA helped me pursue this by… the business course I took
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be… your education is the biggest help/ always a learning experience
Name: Steve Pineo
Business: True Value
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be… to research your market and understand that the first years will be ‘nose to the grind’, not for the weak at heart in this area, constantly renew ideas, have to be adaptable and flexible.
Names: Bruce and Donna Williamson
Business: Margaretta Motel
Location: Machias
Graduation Years: ’54, ‘58
Since graduating from WA, we have… lived in Texas-Bruce was in the service, moved to Connecticut and raised two daughters there. The motel belonged to my grandmother, and she left it to us when she passed away.
I decided to continue running my family’s business because… it was a good opportunity WA helped me pursue this by… the education. Bruce is good at the bookkeeping because of the courses he took at WA.
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be… make sure you want to do what you are entering into because it can be overwhelming.
Name: Lyle Guptill
Business: Guptill’s Logging
Location: East Machias
Graduation Year: ‘70
Location: Machias
Graduation Year: ‘88
Since graduating from WA, I have... Received a bachelor of science degree from UMM. Gotten married to Robin and have had two children Nicholas (13 years old) and Colin (10 years old). Worked and managed Coffins True Value for 17 years and now have purchased the business from Greg and Marcia Coffin.
I stayed in Washington County because... Washington County is our home. It is a great place to raise a family and is still one of the great “community” oriented places to live. We can still leave our vehicles unlocked and walk up the street without worry of something drastic happening. We can still pretty much Hunt fish and hike where ever we wish and still enjoy the natural resources that have been the backbone of Washington County for generations. I decided to take over this business because... It was a great opportunity for me and my family that allowed us to stay home here in Washington County.
WA helped me pursue this by... Washington Academy started me out on the right track. They provided me a well rounded education that allowed me to take several avenues in my life. When I graduated from WA I had no idea that I would end up in Retail. In fact I was headed for a career in Natural Resources when I started work here at Coffin’s on a part time basis while I finished college. Who knew this would end up as my career.
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be... Be patient. Things do not always happen all that fast here in Washington County. If you have a business idea do not be in a hurry and push to quickly. Give your business time to grow. Take your time do it right be thorough and good things will happen. You can be successful here in Washington County!
Name: Timmy Maker
Business: Timmy’s Auto Body
Name: Aaron Bell
Business: Tide Mill
Organics
Location: Edmunds
Graduation Year: ‘95
Since graduating from WA, I have... Carly DelSignore and I own and operate Tide Mill Organics, the certified organic produce, milk and meat business. Carly, born and raised in western Maryland, and I met at the University of Maine in Orono. We work together managing different passions we each have within our business. Equally shared is the work and joys of raising our children, Hailey 8, Paige 6, and Henry 2. Our goals include connecting people to healthy food; educating consumers and our community about the importance of locally farmed, organic food; strengthening our local economy; and rejuvenating agriculture as an economically viable lifestyle in Washington County. We hope to leave behind a more enriched environment for the future generations.
Since graduating from WA, I have… started Guptill’s Logging in 1980
I stayed in Washington County because… it’s my home
I decided to start this business because… it was the right thing to do at the time
I decided to continue running my family’s business because… I like doing it
WA helped me pursue this by… my education
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be… to study hard!
Location: Machias
Graduation Year: ‘86
Since graduating from WA, I have… started a family, have 2 boys
I stayed in Washington County because… I liked it
I decided to start this business because… because there is no future in working for someone else
WA helped me pursue this by… giving me an education
If I could offer one piece of advice to recent alumni thinking about starting a business, it would be… do it
Alumni Alumni News & Notes
‘44
Flora Hanscom never dreamed that when she wrote the words for the song “Here’s to WA Boys” that it would still be played today. She is very honored to have written such an important piece of school pride!
‘45
Mattie (Willigar) Flynn and Harland Flynn celebrated 61 years of marriage.
‘58 Lorraine (Wood) Stanhope and husband Richard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 23rd with their family and enjoyed cake and homemade ice cream!
‘60
Pamela (Bryant) Marsh is a retired special education teacher.
‘63 Roberta (Flynn) Myers is now retired and enjoying life and the weather down in Fort Myers, Florida!
‘7
Michael Rhodes and his wife Paula just celebrated the birth of their 4 th grandchild and 1st granddaughter. Two years ago they moved to Florida where they reside with their dog and birds. Mike is working as a self employed carpenter and Paula is a supervisor at a local electronics manufacturing company.
‘74 Marcia Segura is supporting NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn as a member of the CIRS (composite infrared spectrometer) science team at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is her third NASA mission that she has been involved in and she “loves the work! It’s like being a modern day Columbus or Magellan – every day there is new data to analyze with the potential for discovery”. Marcia would love to hear from old friends and classmates: marcia.segura@ssedmail.gsfc.nasa.gov
Alumni Association Scholarship For Post-Secondary Students
The WA Alumni Association is pleased to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship for WA Alumni who are returning to school or are current post secondary students who have completed at least one year. In order to be considered, an applicant must write an essay on what being a WA Alumnus means to them, include two written recommendations, a transcript, and be an active member of the Association (dues paid). A statement of need is optional. Please call the WA Guidance Office at 207-255-8301 for more information and to request an application.
Autumn Skye Summer Rayne
’99
Britannia (Foss) Balyint is currently living in East Machias with her husband Steve in their new home. She is a stay at home mom, raising their two daughters Summer Rayne, 2, and Autumn Skye, 7 months.
‘00
Jason T. Martin resides in North Charleston, South Carolina. Soon after arriving in December 2005, he started working for L3 Communications out of San Diego, California as an electronics technician. Jason has a son, Keagan John, 5, who lives in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Jason’s parents John and Twyla (Huntley) Martin ’71 live there also. When Jason isn’t traveling for his company, he enjoys playing golf with his Dad and spending time with his family.
‘01
Jessica Wood of East Machias is currently working at the Hospice Education Institute in Machiasport. She is the proud mother of 2 boys. Joseph Wade Day, born August 2005 and Kaiden Victor Day, born May 2007.
L - R front row
Joseph & Kaiden Seated, Jessica Wood Mother of Joseph & Kaiden L-R Back row, Jodi (Wood) Sprague holding son Garrett, Jodi’s other son Mark III and mother Florence (Foster) Wood
In Memoriam
Gardner C. Pope ’30 11/26/06
Eleanor (Ackley) Doten ’33 3/13/07
Frances (Gardner) Esty ’33 4/30/07
Marvis M. Fickett ’33 5/31/07
Bernard L. Holmes ’34 2/4/07
Earl Cook ’34
Mariam (Dennison) Hastey ’35 1/31/07
Barbara (Bryant) Day ’38 7/13/07
Ruth (McGuire) Simpson ’40 2/8/07
Jeanne (Hill) Harmon ’41 4/5/07
BABY TEE SHIR T S
Abigail Grace Maker b. 11/15/06 daughter of Tony ‘84 and Paula ‘90 Maker
WASHINGTON ACADEMY’S GIFT TO ITS FUTURE RAIDERS
WASHINGTON ACADEMY’S GIFT TO ITS FUTURE RAIDERS….
Alumni, let us know about the bir th of your futur e Raider and we will package up our new Baby Tee and send it right out to you. The catch???? You have to let us know of the bir th of your baby and include an accurate mailing addr ess Send all news to alumni@washingtonacademy.org, or use the enclosed r emittance envelope to let us know what’s happening
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Wanda (Albee) Hartman ’46 1/30/07
Travis L. Thompson ’54 2/7/07
Teletha (Beam) Marston ’59 4/8/07
Daryl Fickett Reynolds ’59 12/06
Donald L. Gardner, Sr. ’64 4/24/07
Vance M. White ’73 8/19/06
Randy L. Lyford ’75 6/4/07
Clayton A. Holmes, Sr. 5/9/07
Joshua Paul Barker 6/11/07
Washington Academy FACULTY NEWS
International Paper and The Conservation Fund Recognize Excellence at the 007 Environmental Excellence Awards
On June 19, International Paper and The Conservation Fund today recognized Donald Sprangers, WA Science Teacher, for his outstanding effort to protect natural resources through leadership in conservation and education at the International Paper Environmental Excellence Awards.
The award for excellence in partnership and education is accompanied by an unrestricted $10,000 grant from the International Paper Company Foundation, and was presented in Washington, D.C., at the National Press Club. U.S. Sen. John Warner (R-VA) delivered the keynote address. International Paper Chairman and CEO John Faraci and The Conservation Fund President and CEO Lawrence A. Selzer presented the award.
I look forward to promoting the Sustainable LIFE Curriculum at the state and national level, and honoring our students with an annual stewardship award/scholarship.”
“Thanks to the generous support of the International Paper Company Foundation, we today celebrate the success of [a] conservation hero,” said Mr. Selzer. “Mr. Sprangers […] reminds us of the power of partnerships and the importance of innovation and personal commitment. The Conservation Fund is pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with International Paper, whose extraordinary commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable forestry should be applauded.”
The Environmental Education Award honors an educator who has developed an innovative approach to environmental education that significantly improves student comprehension of environmental issues, fosters an understanding of the link between environmental protection and economic growth, demonstrates leadership and inspires achievement.
Don Sprangers was honored for outstanding curriculum innovation and cooperative education. Mr. Sprangers created the Sustainable LIFE (Lessons in Field Ecology) Curriculum to allow students to develop key science skills through applied research projects they create and implement. He continues to challenge his students in the classroom through community based projects such as the release of endangered Atlantic salmon in Maine, streamside restoration using plants grown in the school’s own wetland nursery and a forest inventory growth project.
“I am grateful to International Paper and The Conservation Fund for their generous support and recognition of the accomplishments being made through the design and implementation of the Washington Academy Sustainable LIFE Curriculum,” Mr. Sprangers said. “This award is truly a reflection upon the contributions of many community partners and the students who embrace the ideals of good stewardship.
NEW CLASSES FOR FALL 007
AP European History
Marine Engines & Marine Engines II
Introduction to Social Sciences
Introduction to JAVA Programming
Microsoft A+ Certification
Freshmen Integrated Science
Coastal/Field Ecology
Down East Community Hospital Internship
Introduction to Chinese Language
Introduction to Chinese and Asian Culture
AP Latin
AP Language & Composition
The Conservation Fund is the nation’s foremost environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s land and water legacy for current and future generations. Seeking innovative conservation solutions for the 21st century, the Fund works to integrate economic and environmental goals. Since its founding in 1985, the Fund has helped its partners safeguard wildlife habitat, working landscapes, community “greenspace,” and historic sites totaling nearly 6 million acres. With 1% fund raising costs and 97% program allocation, The Conservation Fund is recognized as the nation’s top rated environmental nonprofit by both the American Institute of Philanthropy and Charity Navigator.
International Paper, founded in 1898, is a global uncoated paper and packaging company with primary markets and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Russia, Latin America, Asia and North Africa. International Paper partners with customers and environmental, academic, civic and governmental organizations, as well as landowners and harvesting professionals, to encourage responsible forest stewardship, improve the health and productivity of forestlands and increase recovery of our recyclable products. The company has a long-standing policy of using no wood from endangered forests. John Tippett received the Partnership Award.
Latin and English teacher Amy Axe received one of six awards in the state of Maine to support the implementation of a new Advanced Placement Latin class, which will begin in the Fall. WA has over 20 Latin students that will be able to take advantage of this new class.
Celebrating Environmental Excellence: From left to right-John Faraci (IP), Sen. John Warner, John Tippett, WA science teacher Don Sprangers, Lawrence Selzer (TCF)
Washington Academy Announces Honor Parts
Headmaster Judson McBrine is proud to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2007.
Valedictorian Molly Nichols, daughter of Gene Nichols and Lynn Brubaker of Machiasport, will be attending Carleton College in Minnesota where she will study modern languages and linguistics. Since Carleton College is a National Merit school, Molly is eligible to receive a renewable National Merit Scholarship throughout her four years there. She’s very excited to join their diverse school community and take advantage of their wide variety of courses and extracurricular options.
SALUTATORIAN
Washington Academy’s salutatorian this year is Mary Thompson , daughter of Frances Thompson-Roberts of Marion. In the fall, Mary will be on the campus of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, to study studio art with a concentration in animation. Mary will also be attending their 4 ½ week summer Academic Opportunities Program which will give her a chance to get a head start on her academics for the fall.
This year there is a tie in the top four. Both Will Bragdon and Amanda Snowdeal are named as First Honor Essayists. William Bragdon is the son of Jon and Li-huel Bragdon of Eastport. At this time, his plan is to accept the offer to attend Vassar College in Rhinebeck, New York, however, he has requested to defer for a year so he can complete a personal project. He is making an independent film exploring the world of a schizophrenic. Amanda Snowdeal, the daughter of Ordway and Rebecca Snowdeal of Jonesboro, will be studying accounting at the University
Megan Look, University of Southern Maine V ALEDICTORIAN
of Maine at Machias. She is already taking a college course there so she when she starts as a full-time student in the fall, she’ll be a few credits to the good. Amanda says that she is “taking advantage of a good deal close to home.”
The Second Honor Essayist is Casey Hawkins , son of Ronald & Lyn Hawkins of Wesley.
Casey is looking forward to attending Maine Maritime Academy in the fall where he’ll major in marine engineering technology. After visiting the campus, Casey was sure this was his place and will give him the opportunity for a life on the ocean.
Justin Albee, Working away
Daniel Baskerville, Colby College
Caylin Beaudoin, Pierre’s School of Cosmetology
Jennifer Beckwith, Meredith College
Senior Plans
Letitia Bellows, Messiah College
William Bragdon, Independent project
Steven Brulotte, Eastern Maine Community College
Amanda Carlson, AirForce
Joshua Carter, Technical Institute in Connecticut
Trumae Charles, Cosmetology School
Regina Conyers-Beach, UMaine
Sarah Cote, UMM
Rebekah Cox, Eastern Maine Community College
Ryan Cramer, Rochester Institute of Technology
Ngan Dao, Grossmont College
Shelby Drouin, Southern Maine Community College
Aaron Farris, WCCC
Lauren Finn, New England School of Communications
Belindia Forman, Pierre’s School of Cosmetology
Darlene Foss, WCCC
Benjamin Fritz, UMM
Javier Gallego Salagre, Undecided
Eric Gatcomb, WCCC
Joseph Goulette, Keystone Technical Institute
Caitlyn Hallowell, University of Southern Maine
Sydney Hallowell, Husson College
Lesley Hanscom, UMM
Lawrence Hatt, Florida Technical School
Marcedas Hatt, University of Southern Maine
Andria Hawkins, Undecided
Casey Hawkins, Maine Maritime Academy
Kathryn Hemingway, WCCC
Hiroko Hinata, ESL school in Nevada
Seung-In Hong, Academy of Art University
Hilary Hopkins, UMM
Joshia House, WCCC
Travis Hull, Eastern Maine Community College
Mirissa Huntley, UMM
Javier Incera, Cesine (Santander) Spain
Trevor Jessiman, WCCC
Nicholas Jones, Fishing
January Knowles, Undecided
Megan Knowles, Husson College
Takao Kurose, Undecided
Kelsey Kurz, UMM
Trang Lam, New England College
Soo Ji Lee, George Washington University
Eric Leighton, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Katrina McCormick, Southern Maine Community College
Joseph McDonald, United States Navy
Megan McPherson, Eastern Maine Community College
Grace Merritt, Undecided
Mia Metell, University of Southern Maine
Desmond Mills, Fisher College
Jesse Moody, WCCC
Fernando Moreno Genover, College in Spain
Sarah Nehrings, UMM
Molly Nichols, Carleton College
Chance Olson, WCCC
Ashley Paquette, Undecided
Hyun-Jung Park, College in Korea
Oliver Pavic, College in the US
Jennifer Pennell, UMM
Josiah Porter, New Brunswick Bible Institute
David Pritchard, Universal Technical Institute
Jeffrey Ramsdell, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Kayla Ramsdell, WCCC
Harry Rodgers, WCCC
Samantha Rodriguez, UMM
Tracy Roth, Undecided
Gabrielle Rushforth, WCCC
Savahna Schmauderer, UMM
Joseph Schmitz, Eastern Maine Community College
Gordon Smith, Maine Maritime Academy for Marine
Amanda Snowdeal, UMM
Meghan Sprague, Undecided
Kaitlin Sprangers, University of Maine Presque Isle
Britni St. Louis, UMM
Jacquelyn Staggs, Mount Ida College
James Stauffer, New Brunswick Bible Institute
Hans Sten, Undecided
Samantha Sutton, Eastern Maine Community College
Mary Thompson, Skidmore College for Studio Art
Ashley Tilton, Maine Maritime Academy
Michael von Rotz, Hebron Academy or Fisher College
Bobbi-Jo Wallace, WCCC
Bryan Wallace, WCCC
Amber Ward, Bay Path College
Gabriel Winski, UMaine
Alan Woo, College in California
Christopher Wood, Undecided
Craig Wood, Undecided
Mark Wood, WCCC
Dylan Wright, Maine Maritime Academy
Chan Hee Yoon, Undecided
Grace Yu, Undecided
Taishi Yukanari, Undecided
S ECOND H ONOR E SSAYIST
Head of School Judson McBrine addresses the 2007 graduating class.
Annual Appeal CAMPAIGN NEWS
WA’s Annual Fund Reaches Decade Mark
Celebrating a decade of giving, Washington Academy successfully closed its tenth annual appeal, setting a new school record by closing the campaign after only six months and raising over $29,329. The campaign’s early closing is to get the campaign schedule on the same fiscal year as the Academy, with the anticipation that the 2008 Annual Appeal will be a full year beginning July 1 of this year. The 2007 campaign’s success was fueled in large part by donations from over 165 individuals and businesses and by special gifts from alumni, friends and local businesses including donations from Machias Savings Bank, and the families of Clinton and Mary Gardner ’49, Brian and Wanda Cates ‘72, Valerie Smith Stimpson ’47, Herman H. Pettegrove, and Robert Bergeron ‘65.
Machias Savings Bank, with a matching donation of $5,000 towards improving technology offered the challenge to match the contributions of new donors, as well as those from loyal donors who increased their level of giving. WA is extremely grateful for the support that Machias Savings Bank has shown this year, and in years past.
Washington Academy thanks everyone especially our decade donors - those who have contributed every year since 1997-1998 Annual Appeal.
Machias Savings Bank Makes $5,000 Gift to WA Annual Campaign
Machias Savings Bank added momentum to Washington Academy’s Tenth Annual Giving Campaign with a gift of $5,000. The generous gift will be used to augment technology at WA, specifically
DECADE DONORS
Mrs. Frances Gardner Esty ’33
Mrs. Linnie G. Crane ’37
Mr. Frank L. Foster, Jr ’38
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent and Evelyn Dowling ’39
Mr. & Mrs. Jasper and Isabel Cates ’42,’42
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton and Marjorie Dowling ’44
Mr. Adien Look ’47
Mrs. Betty A. White ’47
Mrs. Valerie Smith Stimpson ’47
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton and Mary Gardner ’49
Mrs. Clara H. Campbell ’50
Mr. Edwin Berry ’51
Mrs. Eleanor Ingalls Fochesato ’51
Mrs. Adair E. Bagley ’52
Mrs. Sandra Smith Davis ’53
Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Dolores Hanson ’55
Mr. Robert S. Huntley ’56
Mr. Douglas Holmes ’60
Mrs. Valarie Day ’65
Mr. & Mrs. Victor and Peggy Berry ’67
Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Wanda Cates ’72
Mrs. Gretel Ebbeson Varney ’78
Mr. Dennis Mahar ’79
Ms. Traci L. Prout Sanborn ’81
Mrs. Allison Tibbetts ’81
Mr. & Mrs. Judson and Paula McBrine ‘86
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy and Charlene Cates ’94, ’90
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Jane Bell
ALUMNI
Mrs. Viena Crosby ’31
Mrs. Frances Gardner Esty ’33
Mrs. Hazel J. Huckins ’36
Mrs. Linnie G. Crane ’37
Mr. Arthur W. Hoar ’37
Mrs. Louise M. Farrington ’37
Mrs. Ruth Bagley Foss ’37
Mrs. Annie Mawhinney ’37
Mr. Frank L. Foster, Jr ’38
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur and Alice Gardner ’38,’38
Mr. Elvin Bryant ’39
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent and Evelyn Dowling ’39
Mr. Hollis Bryant ’41
Mr. Gerald Cates ’41
Mrs. Arlene A. Greenlaw ’41
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley and Mary Mattatall ’41,’44
Mr. & Mrs. Jasper and Isabel Cates ’42,’42
Mr. Wayne R. Dennison ’42
Miss Frances H. Proctor ’42
Mr. & Mrs. William and Jane Longfellow Cullen ’43
Mr. John S. Farris ’43
Mrs. Flora Hanscom ’43
Mrs. Dorothy M. Sweeney ’43
Mrs. Mabel Griffin Bowles ’44
Mrs. Marie Crane Harrington ’44
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton and Marjorie Dowling ’44, ’46
Mr. & Mrs. Harland and Mattie Flynn ’45, ’45
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter and Dorothy Ashley ’46, ’53
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin and Patricia Hall ’47
In memory of Gardner Pope
In honor of Adam Hall who served in Iraq
Mr. Adien Look ’47
Mrs. Valerie Smith Stimpson ’47
Mrs. Gwen Small Tupper ’47
Mrs. Betty A. White ’47
Mrs. Dianne Huntley ’48
Mr. & Mrs. Ellis and Wenona Small ’48, ’49
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton and Mary Gardner ’49
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon and Lois Ingalls Sprague ’49
Mrs. Dawn Miller Woodbrey ’49
Mr. Glen Dinsmore ’49
Mrs. Clara H. Campbell ’50
Mrs. Joan M. Gatcomb ’50
Mrs. Mary Tuell ’50
Mr. Edwin Berry ’51
Mr. & Mrs. Merle and Alice Cousins ’51
Mrs. Eleanor Ingalls Fochesato ’51
Mrs. Adair E. Bagley ’52
Ms. Audrey Buchanan-Swan & Mr. Frank Swan ’52
Mr. John S. Johnson ’53
Mrs. Sandra Smith Davis ’53
Mrs. Marjorie Berry Sheward ’53
Mr. Theodore C. Ackley ’54
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund and Patricia H. Gibson ’54,’54
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin and Ellen Weed ’54
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce and Donna Williamson ’54, ’58
Mr. Douglas Coffin ’55
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald and Barbara Dwelley ’55
Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Dolores Hanson ’55
Mrs. Pauline Tyson ’55
Mr. Richard Young ’55
Mr. William Griffin & Ms. Anna Geel ’56, ’59
Mr. Robert S. Huntley ’56
Mrs. Blanche Johnson ’56
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde and Marcia Bernhardt ’57
Mr. & Mrs. Verlan and Maxine Porter ’53, ’58
Mr. & Mrs. Dick and Margaret Gardner ’58, ’62
Mrs. Lorraine Stanhope ’58
Ms. Bettina Pettegrow Davis ’60
Mr. Douglas Holmes ’60
Mrs. Pamela Bryant Marsh ’60
Mr. Clyde D. Young ’60
Ms. Sharon E. Crane ’62
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. and Charlene Henderson ’62
Mr. Larry L. Bryant ’63
Mr. & Mrs. Roger and Beverly Ackley ’63
Mr. & Mrs. William and Linda Beverly, Sr. ’63
Mrs. Roberta Flynn Myers ’63
Mrs. Nancy Ingalls Bean ’64
Mrs. Joyce Bryant Goodine ’64
Mr. Robert C. Bergeron ’65
Mrs. Valarie Day ’65
Dr. John F. Gaddis ’65
Mrs. Anne Davis Haseltine ’65
Miss Hazel L. Clay ’66
Dr. Harold W. Crosby, Jr. ’66
Mrs. Betsy Fitzgerald ’66
Mr. & Mrs. Kerry and Christine Huckins ’66, ’67
Mr. & Mrs. Victor and Peggy Berry ’67
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin and Evelyn Randall ’67
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen and Pauline Cates ’68
Mr. & Mrs. Sterling and Cathy Fitzhenry ’68
Mr. Paul R. Gaddis ’69
Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Mary Ellen Hinerman ’69
Mr. Lyle Guptill ’70
Mrs. Pamela Lyford Mugnai ’70
Mr. Michael L. Look ’71
Mr. & Mrs. Donnie and Lynn Smith ’71
Mr. & Mrs. Blair and Susan West ’71
Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Wanda Cates ’72
Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Paula Rhodes ’72
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel and Jill Gardner ’73
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Laurie Curtis ’74
Mr. Abraham Knight ’75
Mr. Robert Mawhinney ’75
Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Marylou McGuire, Sr. ’75
Mr. Malcolm Holmes ’76
Mr. & Mrs. John and Alison Maxell ’78
Mrs. Gretel Ebbeson Varney ’78
Mr. Allan Huntley ’79
Mr. Jack Gardner ’79
Mr. Dennis Mahar ’79
Mrs. Debra Prout Sternbergh ’80
Mr. & Mrs. Kendall and Terry Davis ’81
Ms. Traci L. Prout Sanborn ’81
Mrs. Allison Tibbetts ’81
Mr. Todd L. Noyes ’83
Mr. & Mrs. David and Donna Eldridge ’85
Mrs. Rebecca Frye Hull ’85
Mr. & Mrs. Judson and Paula McBrine ’86
Ms. Holly Costley ’88
Mr. Steven Padilla ’88
Mr. Lou Marin ’90
Mrs. Laurie Schoppee ‘92
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas and Belinda Lemieux ’93, ’88
Ms. Dyan Guerrero ‘94
Mr. Dean McGuire ’99
Mrs. Karen Gurney ’01
Ms. Rebecca Lingley ’01
Ms. Ashley L. Radeka ‘03
Mr. Milos B. Gautier ’09
Mr. Michael Knowles ’09
Mr. Steven Knowles ’09
FRIENDS
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn and Felicia Avery
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Jane Bell
Mr. Craig Bolint
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Joan Carter
Mr. Campbell Cary
Mr. & Mrs. Neil and Allie Corbett
Mr. & Mrs. Talbot and Dorothy Crane
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Annemarie Davis
Mr. Charles Dinsmore
In memory of June Ingalls Dinsmore & Gardner Pope
Mr. & Mrs. David and Carol Dowley
Mrs. Barbara Fish
Mrs. Dorothy R. Gaddis
Mr. Philippe Gautier and Mrs. Robin Moloff-Gautier
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen and Judy Gay
Ms. Mary Jane Good
Mr. & Mrs. David and Gloria Hitchings
Mr. & Mrs. Bill and Marcia Jackson
Mr. Matthew Jovin and Mrs. Rhiannon
Hampson-Jovin
Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Lisa Jung
Mr. Donald Hanscom
Mr. Ivan Hanscom
Mr. & Mrs. Breen and Joan Libby
Mr. & Mrs. Harry and Judy Lingley
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher and Jodie Mallar
Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Susannah Martinez
Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Ann Moody
Mrs. Marilyn Murdock
Mr. Douglas Norton
Ms. Margaret Peacock
Mr. Herman H. Pettegrove
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Suzanne Plaisted
Mrs. Virginia Plummer
Mr. & Mrs. Terry and Lisa Marie Pratt
Mr. & Mrs. Peter
Machias Savings Bank IT Staff: Standing: Hillary Sprague ’06, Donny Wood ’88, Brent Colbeth ’01; Seated: John Matthews ’01 and Rob Wood ‘85
to expand the wireless capacity of the campus and support further integration of alternative or green technologies, specifically the installation of a solar water pump for the greenhouse and wetland nursery.
Commenting on the Academy’s future plans for technology, MSB President Ed Hennessey stated, “We live in a world that connects us to everyone and everything with the click of a mouse or the touch of trackpad…the days of even being wired are over…and our children who are stepping out into this world need to be fully prepared to access and navigate this technology without pause or hesitation.”
The addition of two technology courses to WA’s fall curriculum, Java Programming and Microsoft A+ Certification complement the variety of classes now offered and include digital photography, graphic design and publication production, and electronic bookkeeping. Adding A+ to the department will allow students who successfully complete the coursework to begin working right away.
Rob Wood, Assistant Vice President, Information Systems at Machias Savings Bank and an 1985 graduate of Washington Academy adds, “It’s not only important to have technology available for students, but to provide skill-based opportunities that easily translate into real field work, like networking. A+ can do this.”
WA extends its thanks to Machias Savings Bank for demonstrating a continued commitment to serve the needs of the community through charitable giving.
007-008 Annual Appeal
An Education That Lasts A Lifetime
Over the past decade, many have helped support Washington Academy’s effort to provide a comprehensive and contemporary quality curriculum that fully prepares our students for whatever challenges and experiences meet them along their way. As WA looks forward to many more decades, we recognize the past 10 years as the cornerstone of our future.
Your contributions have allowed the school to continue to build that foundation so necessary for WA to provide the wide array of programs and study it does.
With a goal of $50,000, Washington Academy launches into the next decade with its continued commitment to excellence by supporting its expanding music offerings with the addition of a Steel Band program; enhancing the Marine Vocational Curriculum with a new Marine Diesel Engines program; supporting the more than 30 students on WA’s Math Team; starting a wrestling program; and continuing to support the scholars fund that allows students to attend WA.
Giving Levels:
1792 Founder’s Society $1000+
Heritage Society $750+
Cornerstone Society $500+
Friends of the Academy
$250+
Maroon & White Club $50+
Raider Club Up to $50
Legacy Circle: Planned Gifts are welcome and more information is available by calling the WA Development Office at 207/255-8301, x. 208 or 209, or e-mail our Development Director Robin Moloff-Gautier at r.gautier@washingtonacademy.org.
Capital Fund
Tomorrow Begins Today, WA’s capital campaign, is “quietly” underway with the Advance Gift phase of the campaign nearing a close. The advance gift segment is comprised of solicitations of Trustees, Honorary Trustees, Faculty and Staff. To date WA has raised over $156,000 through pledges and donations from this advance gift group.
Following this phase, WA enters the Leadership gift phase with solicitation of prospects capable of considering gifts of $25,000 or more over five years, i.e. $5,000 a year for five years.
Currently, the Campaign Cabinet is conducting prospect review to develop a prospect list to begin this next phase. In addition, summer awareness events are being planned for these individuals/businesses/ foundations. They will be by invitation and are intended to provide information, rather than to ask for contributions.
The Case Statement, the document which presents the rationale for the campaign and the plans for its successful completion, including the budget, is being revised. Final approval of the project scope and budget, which was long in deciding, is complete, allowing the revision to take place. This case statement will then be used to generate targeted materials for the next phases of the campaign (following leadership phase is major gifts, then community gifts). Until we reach the community gifts phase, the campaign is very quiet, or silent, meaning there is little public announcement about campaign. When we do appeal to the community, the donations will really make a significant difference in winning the campaign.
The Project Scope:
An addition to the gymnasium to house the arts and music programs, a band and chorus rehearsal room, an art studio classroom, and an art exhibition area located in the lobby; A Health and Wellness Center where the school’s health clinic would be located, as well as an athletic training room, and a cardio-fitness and weight room;
Four tennis courts which would also be available for use by students in regional schools and to community members;
The improvement of soccer and baseball fields, to eliminate the overlap of the two and expand the baseball diamond to a regulationsize field; A cross-country trail that would be accessible to students from other regional schools and to community members;
It is important to keep in mind that this represents PHASE 2 in a long term plan for expansion and improvement for Washington Academy. We would also like to thank you for supporting the effort to complete PHASE 1-the building of the new dormitory.
Some of the identified needs not being addressed in PHASE 2 of this campaign are now placed in PHASE 3 and include: Endowment, additional classroom space, continued athletic improvements and curriculum development for Raider Point, and parking.
Of course, if more dollars are raised than anticipated, some of the PHASE 3 components can be tackled in PHASE 2, and that would be wonderful.
Arts and Music addition $ 1,100,000 to the Gardner Gymnasium
Health and Wellness Center
$ 50,000 (to be situated in the space vacated by music after new addition is completed)
Athletics $ 362,500
(with special attention to construction of four tennis courts, Baseball and soccer field improvement, and establishment of cross country walking/running/skiing/mountain biking trail)
Fundraising Costs $ 137,500 TOTAL $ 1,650,000
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or thoughts on this as we move forward. I can be reached Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM at (207) 255-8301, x. 209; or e-mail at r.gautier@ washingtonacademy.org
Student News
WA Cheerleaders State Champions
Washington Academy Players Place First at Regional Competition
Competing in a field of four, Washington Academy’s production of Booby Trap took home first prize, as well as three all-cast awards, the most awarded to any one school this year at the Regional Drama Festival held at Mount Desert Island High School on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10.
Booby Trap, a short drama by Ed Monk, is set in a clearing in a forest in an Eastern European war zone, somewhere in the near future. An American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present, and future unfold around him.
The top 12 performers from the WA team attended the Maine State Math Championship Meet in Bangor on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, placing third overall in a field of 22 Class C schools.
Silver Quill Wins Recognition For Excellence
WA’s literary magazine, Silver Quill 2006, received national recognition for its excellence in writing and presentation by the National Council of Teachers of English. The Silver Quill was one of only two student literary magazines in Maine to receive this national recognition.
Will Guida Named National Merit Program
Semifinalist
William Guida, a Junior at Washington Academy, has been named a National Merit Program Semifinalist in his bid to achieve one of the 8,200 Merit Scholarships offered to seniors after qualifying with outstanding scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). Will is the son of Chris Guida and Ann Luginbuhl of Dennysville, Maine.
WA Celebrates 20 Years of Student Achievement
Washington Academy held their 20th Academic Awards Banquet on May 22, 2007 at the University of Maine at Machias. The guest speaker of the evening, Mr. Gregory Coffin, retired Machias business owner, was introduced by National Honor Society president Letitia Bellows. Recognizing the achievements made by all in attendance, Mr. Coffin encouraged each and every student to pursue their goals, whether that takes them out of Washington County or keeps them close to home.
Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine Awards presented the awards, which are based on academic performance. Students who make the honor roll three times receive Honor Roll Pins. Students who have make the honor roll six times receive Lamp of Knowledge Pins. Academic Letters are given to students who make the honor roll ten times, and the Golden Apple Award is presented to those students who make the honor roll 14 consecutive quarters. In addition, a Pewter Apple is awarded to a student who has made the honor roll 13 times.
2007 DAC All Stars
Girls Varsity Tennis: Tia Bellows ‘07, Gabrielle Rushforth ‘07
Boys Varsity Baseball: Joey Hunter ‘09, Jeff Ramsdell ‘07, Dan Seamans ‘08
A list of cast follows: Colin Martinez, Arielle Richardson, Will Bragdon, Travis Hull, Carrie Johnson, Nadine Biss, Gina Conyers-Beach, Sarah Look, Kerri Mahoney, Ally Talbot, Kristina Garland, Mary Thompson, Maj deChristopher, Josiah House, Emma Sawtelle. Supporting crew: Director Jim Ausprey; Will Guida, Molly Pierce, Gabe Winski, Avram Reisman, Katie Mickelinc, Heather Geel.
Wall of Flags
Lauren Finn Recognized for Volunteer Service
Lauren Finn ’07, daughter of Marie Finn of East Machias, was honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.
Lauren earned her award through participation in Tri-M Music Honors Society. Lauren’s volunteer service totaled nearly 175 hours.
Math Team Wins WashingtonHancock Championship
For the fourth straight year, the Washington Academy Math Team won the Washington Hancock County Math League Championship at Ellsworth High School on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, taking first place by a margin of nearly 200 points. George Stevens Academy finished second, followed by Narraguagus High School in third.
The Council judged the publication on its extremely high quality of writing; the inclusion of a variety of genres; meticulous editing; some writings from other subject areas; attractive design and graphics, pertinent to the writings; and students having strong roles in editorial, production, and business aspects.
The 2006 Silver Quill was staffed by Dan Baskerville, Editor-in-Chief; Mary Burns and Hae Ji Choi, Literary Editors; Shellie Hall, Business and Advertising Manager; William Bragdon, Graphic Editor; and Virginia Plummer, Faculty Advisor.
Step Up Day
Over 375 students attended the Annual StepUp Day at WA on May 18. Students spent the morning walking through their fall schedule in 20-minute blocks and then enjoyed the afternoon cook-out and field day events despite the inclement weather. Staff and faculty all pitched in making cotton candy, getting “dunked” in the tank, serving ice cream and organizing games. This annual event provides students with an opportunity to test drive their fall classes and make changes early, avoiding missed classes in September while courses are being juggled.
WA Robotics Club
It may look like a fancy Tupperware container to the untrained eye, but the seven members of WA’s Robotic Club will tell you that this is actually an infrared emitting robot that sends out infrared light from two light emitting diodes at 38 KHz, and then detects and interprets the reflected light to make navigational decisions that will avoid obstacles. Phew! The Robotics Club received a grant from the Perloff Family Foundation in conjunction with Maine Community Foundation to support this project. The Club met for two hours each week over this past school year to work on this project. Originally intent on building a soccerplaying robot, this prototype is important in providing the foundation for improvement so that it can move into a more competitive environment. The design was built from scratch using Intermediate Robot Building by David Cook as a guide. Members of the Robotics Club include: Robert Costa, Gordon Smith, Ryan Cramer, Avram Reisman, Seth Maker, Casey Hawkins, and Jonah Baskerville, all under the supervision of Bob Costa.
WA Varsity Cheerleaders captured the state title becoming Maine State Champs for 2007.
Seven WA students from Pleasant Point presented Washington Academy with the flag of the Passamaquoddy Tribe to be included on the “Wall of Flags” in the Alumni Gym. Flags representing students’ home nations are displayed throughout the school year. Flanked by WA Head of School Judson McBrine (l.) and Dan Welch, Dean of Academics (r.) are students Darius Neptune, Christopher Johnson, Irene Lewey, Kaitlyn Lewey, Marvin Cling, Frederick Moore, and Colby Soctomah Lewey.
Helping secure the future of Washington Academy for generations to come
You can do so much for our s tudents by remember ing t o include t he Academy in your es t ate planning There are many methods of making planned or defer red gif ts to the Academy, including but not limited to: Beques ts, Annuities, Trus ts, IRAs, Life Insur ance Policies.
As a qualif ied public char ity, Washington Academy sugges ts three options: Capit al Campaign, Annual Campaign, Endowment
Bequests
Gif ts made in a las t W ill and Tes t ament are a meaningful source of suppor t for Washington Academy The gif t, or “beques t”, usually provides t ax savings to the donor ’s es t ate because all or par t of the v alue of the beques t is deductible when deter mining the t axable es t ate. Beques ts can be made in a number of ways.
• Direct bequest. By making an unres tr icted gif t, you allow us to apply the funds to the Academy’s most pressing needs. You simply bequeath a given sum of money or other asset.
• Percentage or residue. You may choose to leave Washington Academy a percent age of your est ate or the balance remaining af ter beques ts are made to your heirs.
Annuities
You can boos t your income and cut your t axes while suppor ting Washington Academy with a gif t of annuity. By tr ansfer r ing assets to the Academy, you can receive a guar anteed f ixed quar terly payment for life The assets are inves ted with the A c a d e m y ’ s o t h e r h o l d i n g s , a n d t h e r e m a i n d e r, upon your death, becomes par t of the Academy’s endowment.
Trusts
Many dif ferent kind of trus ts are av ailable and can be discussed with your f inancial planner to f ind the one that is r ight for you. Two of the mos t frequently used trus ts are:
• Char itable Remainder Trust. W ith an ir revocable remainder trus t, you can ensure income for yourself or a loved one, for life or a f ixed number of years. Upon the death of the las t benef iciar y, the assets of the trus t are tr ansfer red to the Academy
• Char itable Lead Trust. By tr ansfer r ing assets to a lead trus t, you can contr ibute the income gener ated to Washington Academy for a specif ied per iod of time. Upon ter mination of the trus t, the assets rever t to the donor or another specif ied benef iciar y
Life Insurance Policies
By naming Washington Academy as the benef iciar y of a life insur ance policy, you receive a char it able deduction for the present cash sur render v alue of the policy. Contr ibutions made for premiums paid af ter the tr ansfer are also deductible.
IRAs
By naming Washington Academy as a benef iciar y of your IRA or other retirement plan, you gain the potential of reduced or eliminated es t ate t axes.
IR A Charitable Rollover Of fers A Unique Oppor tunity To Make the Gif t of a Lifetime
S i n c e 1974 , m
billions of pre-t ax dollars in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) A feder al bill recently signed into law by President Bush enables older Amer icans to share the wealth of their retirement savings by giving directly to char ity without f irs t counting it as income and paying income t ax.
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H R 4) allows people who have reached age 70 1/2 to e xclude from their income up to $100,000 per year in retirement plan assets if it is contr ibuted directly to a qualifying char ity. The new “IRA char it able rollover” will be allowed in 2006 and 2007 only, and mus t be made from a tr aditional or Roth IRA and not from any other type of retirement plan
By giving directly to Washington Academy, the money is not included for income tax purposes and most impor tantly is not taxed, preserving the full amount for charitable purposes.
Qualif
ied
charitable distributions
A qualif ied char it able dis tr ibution is any dis tr ibut i o n f r o m a n I R A m a d e d i r e c t l y b y t h e I R A adminis tr ator to a public char ity that would have been t axable if dis tr ibuted to the plan par ticipant Dis tr ibutions will be counted toward the minimum dis tr ibution requirement for that year.
Washington Academy is a qualif ied char ity under this law! Potential donors are encour aged to consult with their legal and f inancial advisors to lear n if this oppor tunity is appropr iate for them
Having more retirement money than you need is a great problem to have, and now generous IRA donors have multiple options to make a dif ference.
IRA Char itable Rollover summar
y:
• You mus t be at leas t 70 1/2 years of age
• Only assets from IRAs and Roth IRAs are allowed
• Donations are allowed in 2006 and 2007 only
• Tr ansfer up to $100,000 per year, t ax-free
• Dis tr ibutions will be counted toward the minimum dis tr ibution requirement
• Donations may be made to any public char ity or pr iv ate oper ating foundation
• Donor advised funds and suppor ting organizations do not qualify
• Califor nia confor ms to the feder al law
• Consult with a professional advisor to assess your specif ic situation
The new law does not af fect bequests of IR A assets to charities. A bequest of retirement plan assets remains an attractive estate planning strategy, especially for larger estates, where exper ts estimate that 75 percent or more of IR A wealth goes to estate taxes and income taxes of benef iciaries when passed through estates.
WA Homecoming
WA Homecoming
Friday, September 1
Information Booth Open
9 am - 5 pm
Washington Academy Open House
9 am - 12 noon
Historic Talk
9 am and 11 am, Old Academy
Family Day
TBA, Student/Family Activities
Pep Rally
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm, Gardner Gym
Homecoming Parade
5 pm, Gardner Gym
Girl’s Varsity Soccer
6 pm WA vs Calais, Soccer Field
Girl’s Varsity Volleyball
6 pm WA vs Calais, Gardner Gym
Concession
Open during the games, Gardner Gym
Homecoming Bonfire
To follow the game
Coffee, hot apple cider, hot-chocolate & Refreshments
