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News from the Head of School
A few short weeks ago, 92 graduating seniors marched into Gardner Gymnasium for the concluding moments of their high school career. With a mix of sadness and excitement, close to 2,000 family members, friends, faculty and alumni gathered to help celebrate their momentous accomplishment. During her graduation speech, Alice McBride, the 2009 valedictorian and National Merit Finalist, aptly expressed the feelings of many generations of alumni: “Each of us has experienced something meaningful on this campus… and WA will be a part of us all for the rest of our lives.”
Even with summer upon us, the next generation of WA Raiders is poised and ready to enter the doors of Washington Academy. This fall we anticipate approximately 100 new faces will enter as nervous but excited freshmen. Our faculty and staff are also ready to provide them with many new challenges and opportunities.
One exciting opportunity will be our move to block scheduling. This fall, students will take four courses per semester with each class averaging 80 minutes in length. The new schedule will provide more consecutive time in the classroom, develop higher levels of thinking, and allow students to take a greater number of courses. In addition, there will be 20 minutes of “Raider Time” at the end of each day where students can seek out the individual help of our faculty.
In 2009-2010 we will also launch our Literacy Lab, Work Co-op programs, and New Media class. The Literacy Lab is a course designed to assist students in reaching full reading and writing proficiency. Building upon the school’s success with internships through the Down East Community Hospital, the Work Co-op program will allow our Job Specialist Lori McBrine to work one-on-one with students in finding and monitoring job shadowing opportunities that match each student’s future aspirations.
Finally, we are pleased to announce a new Outdoor Leadership program that will take full advantage of our environment while teaching students leadership and decision making skills applicable to all careers. Led by veteran science teachers Malcolm Holmes and science teacher and Master Maine Guide Chris Sunde, the course will teach skills such as GPS/GIS mapping, wilderness camping, search and rescue, and kayaking. The course will prepare students to take the Maine Guide test after having reached the age of eighteen.
Alumni wishing to support the new Outdoor Education program will be given an opportunity to do so through this year’s 13th annual fund. We sincerely thank all 180 donors who gave to the 12th annual fund and demonstrated their commitment to education even in challenging economic times. As you glance through this newsletter, please know that your contributions are making possible every student accomplishment listed here. Together we are continuing the pride and tradition of Washington Academy.
Sincerely,
Judson McBrine Head of School
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Washington Academy Announces Honor Parts
Head of School Judson McBrine is proud to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2009.
V ALEDICTORIAN
Valedictorian is Alice McBride, daughter of George and Lee McBride of Machiasport. Alice has been a member of Washington Academy’s varsity swimming, soccer and tennis teams. She has been a team captain for varsity swimming since her sophomore year, and has interest in swimming competitively at the collegiate level. In addition, she has been selected to Maine All-State Chorus. Alice also is a member of the Math Team, participates in the Ski Club, and is on the Prom Committee. She is currently vice-president of the Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. Alice is undecided as to her college choice and plans to study biology after graduation.
SALUTATORIAN
Washington Academy’s Salutatorian is Nadine Biss, daughter of Gregory and Barbara Biss of Eastport. Nadine has been active in the drama program, participating in Fall Play and One Act Play competitions in each of her four years. Outside of school, she has devoted a great deal of her time toward learning the violin. Nadine has been selected to all-state chorus and orchestra, respectively, and is currently the tutoring coordinator in the Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. In the fall, Nadine will be attending Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts to study anthropology, and ethnic, gender and religious studies.
First Honor Essayist for Washington Academy’s Class of 2009 is Milos Gautier, son of Philippe Gautier and Robin Moloff-Gautier of Lubec. Milos has been team captain for varsity soccer, basketball and tennis, and was a member of Washington Academy’s Class C State Championship soccer team last fall. Milos is currently president of the Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. Milos will be attending Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada to study ocean science and marine biology.
Second Honor Essayist is Britany Carter, daughter of Wayde and Toni Carter of Marshfield. Outside of school Britany has had a great deal of experience working with animals in a veterinary clinic and in kennels. Britany is also a member of the Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. Britany will be attending Unity College in Unity, Maine as a captive wildlife care and education major.
Senior Plans
SooBin Ahn, Binghamton University
Kenton Albee, UMaine Orono
Drew Barker, WCCC
Justin Beach, University of Southern Maine
Nadine Biss, Wheaton College
Daniel Bolander, The Landing School
Samantha Brown, Army
Li-Chen-Xia “Saber” Cai, Global Pathways, Northeastern Univ.
Britany Carter, Unity College
Sarah Castor, UMaine Machias
Kyong-won “Kate” Chang, Franklin and Marshall College
Kristina Chevrier, WCCC
Kari Cline, WCCC
Michael Congelosi, Beal College
Cassandra Corbett, Husson University
Matthew Cote, UMaine Machias
Dawna Cservak, WCCC
Matt Cservak, Work
Aaron Currier, UMaine Machias
Amanda Dale, UMaine Machias
Sarah Davis, UMaine Machias
Quinton Dill, Husson Boat School
Yixin Dou, North Carolina State University
Cody Dupee, WCCC
Matthew Eatherton, Job Corp
Jana Espling, Thomas College
Eric Fochesato, Southern Maine Community College
Aaron Foss, Northern Maine Community College
Samual Gaddis, UMaine Machias
Clint Gardner, Maine Maritime Academy
Milos Gautier, Dalhousie University
Zami Godin, Southern Maine Community College
Chelsea Goulet, Roger Williams University
Christopher Graham, Undecided
John Hall, Work
Falicia Hatch, UMaine Farmington
Linda Hatt, Lincoln Technical College
Alexander Hayward, UMaine Farmington
Ryan Hemingway, Work
Jarae Hill-Thompson, Niagara College
David Hinojosa, Work
Gregory Hood, New England School of Communications
Christopher Johnson, UMaine Machias
Colby Kilton, Work
Michael Knowles, UMaine Orono
Steven Knowles, UMaine Orono
Shelby Kreiger, UMaine Machias
Kadie Lausier, Job Corp
Young Gi Lee, Washington State University
Irene Lewey, Eastern Maine Community College
Katlyn Lewey, Eastern Maine Community College
Aaron Liverpool, WCCC
Evan Look, UMaine Orono
Ian Lookabaugh, UMaine Orono
Spencer Lord, UMaine Machias
Kerri Mahoney, UMaine Machias
Justin Matthews, Work in a NY Fire Dept.
Alice McBride, School Undecided
Leah Nehrings, UMaine Machias
Darius Neptune, UMaine Machias
Caissie Nevala, Maine Maritime Academy
Nicole Nicely, Travel
Saki Otsuka, Savannah College of Art and Design
Kristopher Paprocki, UMaine Machias
Michael Peasley, UMaine Orono
Molly Pierce, UMaine Farmington
John Polley, Husson Boat School
Acacia Rier, Navy
Marco Rier, Undecided
Amanda Rodgers, Undecided
Gabby Roos, College of the Atlantic
Emma Sawtelle, UMaine Farmington
Angie Sexton, Johnson & Wales University
Erika Smith, Heritage College
Matthew Smith, Southern Maine Community College
Robbie Smith, UMaine Machias
Amber Sode, Kennebec Valley Community College
Shelby Stanhope, UMaine Machias
Danielle Tarbell, UMaine Machias
Rui “Ray” Wang, Global Pathways, Northeastern Univ.
Zhidong “Stone” Wang, Drexel University
Adam Waycott, Work
Bruce Waycott, Job Corp
Haleigh White, Mount Holyoke College
Kari Wood, UMaine Machias
Thomas Wood, Army
Garel Wray, Lynn University
Haneol Yoo, Arizona State University
Dongxiang “Stanley” Yu, University of Arizona
Binjie Yuan, New England College
Shuoqi “Jason” Zhang, Syracuse University
Alice McBride
F IRST H ONOR E SSAYIST
S ECOND H ONOR E SSAYIST
Nadine Biss
Milos Gautier
Britany Carter
Student News
WA Players Bring Home Four All Festival Cast Awards
The Washington Academy Players performed “Asylum” for this year’s regional one act play festival at Mount Desert Island high school. Written by Jerome McDonough, the play explored the duel meanings of asylum. It could be an institution for the mentally insane or a place of safety and refuge. This work dealt with conformity, oppression, and the right of a person to pursue his or her particular lifestyle without harassment. The play is avant guard in nature, where props, all but one set piece, and actions are mimed. It is obscure on one level with satire and surrealism, but has, at its core, a stark reality.
The play was a highly ensemble piece with players constantly moving in and out of many roles. Members of the ensemble group included Arielle Richardson, Kerri Mahoney, Molly Pierce, Chocorua Morrissette, Zami Godin, Allie Talbot, Emma Sawtelle, Gretchen Swain, Katie Mickelinc, Elizabeth Hull, Grace Young, and Nadine Biss. Two other roles were played by Fred Moore and Robert Harvey. The play was directed by James Ausprey. The play is presented by special arrangement with I.E. Clark Publications.
The WA Players brought home four All Festival Cast awards: Zami Godin- “Guard”, Molly Pierce- “The Girl”, Arielle Richardson- “Stan/ C.C.”, Nadine Biss-“Ms. Heart/B.B.”, and also received two Judges’ Commendations for the All Ensemble Chorus and ChoreographyMolly Pierce and Nadine Biss. WA came in 2nd place in the Class B ranks.
Silver Quill receives National recognition
Virginia Plummer, Washington Academy’s English Department chair, announced that WA’s literary magazine, Silver Quill, has received national recognition for its above average writing and presentation by the National Council of Teachers of English. The Silver Quill is one of only two student literary magazines in Maine to receive this national recognition.
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 2008 Silver Quill was staffed by Christopher Gibson, Editor-in-Chief; Sophie Combelic, Literary Editor; David Mahar and
Aaron Liverpool, Business Managers; Chocorua Morrissette, Advertising Manager; Randae Usher, Graphic Editor; and Virginia Plummer, Advisor. Patrons supporting the production included Olivia McBrine, Katherine Richmond, Karen Grant, Catherine Kropp, Steve Wierzbowski, Doug and Kathy Diffin, Myrtle Mahar, Mike and Lisa Mahar, Rae Rowell, Jean Combelic, and Doug and Lisa Holmes. Many thanks are extended to Mrs. Paula Maker and Mrs. Felicia Avery for their support. The 2009 Silver Quill is now available for $3.
Math Team Wins Championship
Washington Academy won the WashingtonHancock County Math League Championship at Woodland High School on April 2, beating second place George Stevens Academy by over 100 points. Woodland High School took third. WA has won all four of the meets during the season. The WA students also took 8 of the 12 individual medals: Seniors- Alice McBride, 1st, Ian Lookabough, 3rd; Juniors- Chris Kim, 1st, Yide Yan, 2nd, Seth Maker, 3rd; SophomoresAlex Wang, 1st, Zach Mahoney, 3rd; and Freshman Matt Talbot, 2nd. Nadine Biss won the Coaches Award for her contributions over the past four years to the WA Math Team.
The senior class is dedicating this 2009 Edition of our Washington Record to Mrs. Paula McBrine and Mrs. Virginia Plummer to honor and thank them for everything that they have done for us.
Both of these women have been a very big influence on our high school careers. They have given their time and themselves to further our learning. They always believed in us and made us believe in ourselves.
WA Senior receives Full Scholarship to the College of the Atlantic
Gabrielle Roos, daughter of Donald and Kim Roos of Jonesboro, has received a full scholarship to the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor over the next four years. This scholarship is provided through the Sid and Hazel Demott Bahrt Memorial Scholarship. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have maintained at least a C average, and show a genuine interest in Human Ecology.
Gabby has been involved in cross-country, band, jazz band, and pep band. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She has had success in Washington Academy’s Coastal Ecology program, and has been accepted into the Earthwatch Expeditions program this summer.
Thank you Mrs. Plummer for all the years and hours that you have dedicated to our class. You always worked with us diligently and individually to prepare us for the next step in our lives.
Thank you Mrs. McBrine for getting us mentally and emotionally ready for college. All of your hard work on those many college essays is greatly appreciated.
You have both provided guidance to keep us on track. We couldn’t have come this far without you.
On behalf of the Class of 2009- Leah Nehrings and Acacia Rier
Seniors Leah Nehrings (left) and Acacia Rier (right) present Mrs. McBrine and Mrs. Plummer with a personalized frame with the yearbook dedication.
FFA Co-curricular Program
Instituted at Washington Academy
By Don Sprangers
Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the largest student organization in our nation. Its mission centers on three main components – premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. FFA was created in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America; the name was changed to the National FFA Organization in 1988 to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture. Today, more than 500,000 student members are engaged in a wide range of agricultural activities leading to over 300 career opportunities in agricultural science, food, fiber, energy, and natural resources industries.
Students enrolled in Washington Academy’s Coastal Ecology class and Outdoor Leadership and Management classes will be eligible to join the FFA where they will govern their participation at the local chapter level, with opportunities to advance to state, and national leadership levels. Students involved in the FFA will be exposed to traditional classroom instruction, outdoor experiences, competitive team building, travel opportunities, and career exploration. Each student will be involved in a supervised agricultural experience (SAE). Through these individualized programs, some paid and some unpaid, members receive hands-on experience in career preparation, goal setting, planning, and record keeping.
Students and teachers at Washington Academy are enthusiastic about starting an FFA Chapter and look forward to working with local entities to provide quality learning experiences for our members. You can lean more about Maine FFA at http://www.maine.gov/education/aged/ maine_ffa/index.htm.
NHS Induction Ceremony
Washington Academy’s National Honor Society held their induction ceremony on March 23 at the East Machias Congregational Church. Threeyear member and President Milos Gautier; twoyear members Nadine Biss, Sarah Castor, Alice McBride, Molly Pierce, Gabrielle Roos, Angie Sexton, Robert Costa, Lacie Craven, Seth Maker, and Allison Talbot welcomed new members along with families, friends, and WA Trustees. New members include seniors Soobin Ahn, Britany Carter, Chelsea Goulet, Steven Knowles, Ian Lookabaugh, and Amber Sode, juniors Chen Zeheng, Andi Flannery, Yunjia Fylia Huang, Derrick Porter, Arielle Richardson, and Gretchen Swain, and sophomores Molly Abrams, Chloe Barnett, and Jordan Porter. Stuart Swain, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs for the University of Maine at Machias was the guest speaker. The WA Chorus, under the direction of Jake Sturtevant performed “May It Be” by Enya. Congratulations to everyone on their achievements.
Soccer Team receives recognition From the State
The entire WA student body gathered together at a school assembly on March 16 to join their State Champion Soccer team in recognition by the State of Maine Senate and House of Representatives. State Senator Kevin Raye, Representative David Burns and Representative Howard McFadden presented the Boys Soccer Team with the 124th Legislature’s official expression of sentiment, honoring their achievement; noting that the WA Soccer Team is the first team from Eastern Maine to win the Class C State Championship since 1986.
Girls Class C runners up
WA Varsity Girls Basketball took Eastern Maine Class C runners up trophy at the Bangor tournament.
2009-2010 WA Chapter Officers: Front row L-r: David Glidden, Parliamentarian, Janelle Tinker, Secretary, Katlyn Cox, Vice President, and Lacie Craven, President. Back row L-r: Ms. Catherine Kropp, Assistant Advisor, Mr. Don Sprangers, Advisor, and Mr. Malcolm Holmes, Assistant Advisor.
Head of School Judson McBrine and NHS President Milos Gautier, pose with NHS guest speaker Stuart Swain, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs for the UMM.
Jobs for Maine Graduates
Tri-M® Music Honor Society
The Tri-M® Music Honor Society is an international program dedicated to the recognition of exceptional music students in grades 6-12 that meet the music, academic, leadership, and character criteria asked of every Tri-Member. Tri-M is a program of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, which is the largest arts education association in the world.
Field Day Field Day
Erika Smith at a Field Day for JMG students where they participated in a job fair. Erika dressed as an electrician.
JMG student Megan Bell (left) giving the gift of life and Sophie Schmauderer (center) monitoring the canteen area and helping donors.
Above: Students participated in a team building activity at the Field Day.
JMG Community Blood Drive
L-r clockwise: Chelsea Brady, Amanda Rodgers, Erika Smith, and Amber Sode.
This year’s Tri-M Music Honor Society members were: Back row (l-r): Angie Sexton, Allison Talbot, Gabrielle Roos, Mr. Jake Sturtevant, Lacie Craven, Emma Sawtelle, Briana McFadden, Kris Paprocki, and Nadie Biss Front row (l-r): Steven Knowles, Alice McBride, Chelsie Hawkins, Gretchen Swain, Molly Abrams, and Chris Plaisted
CNA Program Holds Pinning Ceremony
Washington Academy Juniors Perform Well on SAT Exam
On Saturday, May 2, all Maine students in their third year of public high school were required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Examination in public high schools throughout the state. Washington Academy administered the SAT to all of their publically funded, third-year students on this date.
SAT test scores are used by the state for assessment of academic progress, and by many colleges and universities as a means to evaluate their applicants. The SAT consists of three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. The highest possible score on a test section is 800, and for the entire exam is 2400. According to the College Board, a score of 800 places students in the 99th percentile in that test section among students taking the SAT nationwide for the current year.
Upon receiving the scores, three Washington Academy juniors received a perfect score of 800 on at least one of the three sections of the exam. Allison Talbot, daughter of William and Nancy Talbot of East Machias, received a perfect score on the critical reading section. Seth Maker, son of Tony and Paula Maker of Machiasport, received a perfect score on the mathematics section. Arielle Richardson, daughter of Douglas and Shirley Richardson of Eastport, received a perfect score on the critical reading section.
A score above 700 on a section of the SAT places students in the 94th to 95th percentile among students taking the SAT nationwide. In addition to her perfect score in critical reading, Allison Talbot passed the 700 mark on the mathematics and writing sections of the exam. Derrick Porter, son of Michael and Michelle Porter of Cutler, passed the 700 mark in the mathematics section. Robert Harvey, son of
Step Up Day2009 2009
All students and staff had a great time at WA’s Step Up Day on May 15. After a performance by Audio Body, students walked through their next year’s classes in the morning, and then enjoyed a cook out and field day in the afternoon. Prizes were given to the winners of the Car Contest, Raider Pride, Water Relay Race, Balloon Toss, and the Obstacle Course. Everyone enjoyed the live music from Greg Hood ‘09, Aaron Ackley ‘08, and Dylan Wright ’07.
Philip and Birgitt Harvey of Dennysville, passed the 700 mark in critical reading. Justin Morren, son of Rick and Ruth Morren of Cutler, passed the 700 mark in the Critical Reading and Math sections. Katherine Mickelinc, daughter of Mark and Alexandra Mickelinc of Marshfield, passed the 700 mark in the Mathematics section. Lacie Craven, daughter of David and Rhonda Craven of Bucks Harbor, passed the 700 mark in both critical reading and writing sections. Congratulations to these young men and women and their families for this remarkable achievement.
2009 PVC All-Stars
Girls Varsity Basketball
Andi Flannery – Girls First Team and All-Academic
Taylor Seeley – Girls Third Team
Irene Lewey – All Defensive Team
Boys Varsity Basketball
Milos Gautier – All Defensive and All-Academic
Ben Teer – Boys Second Team
Noah von Rotz – Boys Third Team
Bryce Colbeth – Honorable Mention
Swimming
Alice McBride – 100 meter Butterfly
Kate Chang – 100 meter Breastsroke
The WA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program held their annual pinning ceremony on May 20. Front row (l-r): CNA Graduates Kari Cline, Dawna Cservak, Irene Lewey, and Sarah Davis. Back row (l-r): Darin McGaw, Assistant Dean of Student and Community Affairs at Washington County Community College, Dorothy Gaddis, Retired Registered Nurse, and Erin Flannery, RN, CNA Instructor.
Annual Fund
Dr. Katherine Y. Look
$2,500
Machias Savings Bank $2,500
Mary C. Rea $2,000
Dr. Peter and Bridget Morningstar
$1,000
Robert Bergeron ’65 $1,000
Clinton ’49 and Mary Gardner
Irving Oil Corporation
Cherryfield Foods, Inc.
5 Year Donors
Roger and Beverly Ackley
Nancy Bean Border Electric, Inc.
10 Year Donors
Alice Cousins
Bettina Davis
Joan Gatcomb
Gwen Tupper 1792 Founder’s Society for
Dean and Susan Crosman
Kendall and Terry Davis
Wayne Dennison
In Memory of Flo Hanscom
Alumni Association Gifts
Read more about Flo on page 12.
The following individuals and businesses have given in memory of Flo, for a total of $1,315 thus far. The Alumni Association thanks everyone who has given.
George and Mary Beth Gaddis
Hogan Tire
Luther Thornton
Richard and Elsie Larson
Robert and Elmere Sloan
Blanche Guptill
Dorothy Olson
Ivan and Beverly Hanscom
Allen’s Blueberry Freezer, Inc.
Gladys Kelley
William and Linda Mallar
Dorothy Gaddis
James and Hope Prout
Shallee and Kim Page
Bangor Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc.
Washington Academy Board of Trustees
Arthur and Alice Gardner
Gets underway July 1, 2009! For the coming years WA hopes to raise $35,000 to support the new
Capital Campaign
update on WA’s Capital Campaign, Tomorrow Beings Today
Begins Today
WA’s initial capital campaign set a goal of $1,650,000 with $1,100,000 dedicated to an Arts & Music addition to the Gardner Gymnasium. The design builder contracted for the construction of the Arts & Music addition went out of business in February 2008, leaving WA without a contractor. At the same time, a reassessment of the school’s needs was required in light of recent success in increasing enrollment and prospect of further increases due to local environment re: consolidation, etc. WA felt it should prepare for an increased student enrollment, having utilized every inch of current space, and took advantage of the timing of loss of contractor services to re-design its original 4,800 sq. ft. addition to the Gardner Gym into a 10,800 sq. ft. addition that would utilize a lower level and provide the much needed additional classroom spaces, not included in the original design.
This new design includes six new classrooms, a new Art room with increased storage, a kiln and pottery wheel, a new music performance room that will used as community lecture space, music computer lab, additional music storage, athletic storage, a Health & Wellness Center, and a new entrance that showcase student art in display cases, and a donor recognition wall. In addition, the construction of new Art room opens an additional classroom in the science wing for needed lab space. The Health & Wellness Center will be able to hold health classes during the day, translating to another classroom, making the total classroom space gained by project eight!
The Arts & Music addition with its increase of 6,000 sq. ft. added $375,000 to the initial goal of $1,100,000 bringing the Arts & Music addition cost to $1,475,000. Readjustment to the budget led to a final project cost of $1,875,000. This includes Health & Wellness Center, Tennis Courts (4), Athletic Improvements, and Community Youth Programs.
With the downturn of the economy, WA’s Board of Trustees agreed in November 2008 that delaying actual solicitation of donations until March, 2009 was the best course of action. The up-side to the down-turn is that costs for construction materials have dropped significantly enough to make this project a good value at this time. WA plans to forge ahead with a goal of breaking ground sometime in the Spring of 2010.
Still in the Leadership Gift phase, WA campaign volunteers have raised just under a half a million dollars so far. Campaign committee members are continuing to meet and greet people and will be organizing more awareness events throughout the coming school year.
School improvements translate into comprehensive high school education that enables WA graduates to compete in the marketplace. The extensive vocational education programming, including a new Maine Guide and Ecotourism program, will attract even more students to WA seeking career opportunities not available at area public schools. Being able to recruit additional residential students, both national and international, and associated dorm construction will only increase the positive impact WA is having on the local economy. Expansion of WA’s campus to include space to accommodate the growing number of students is the best value we can provide for the dollars spent.
Alumni News & Notes
’55, ’57
Gerald Dwelley and Barbara (Moore) Dwelley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2008 at their home in Holly Springs, NC. Their children and grandchildren (14 of them) visited them for Christmas and their anniversary. What a houseful! Gerald and Barbara have retired and are settled in central North Carolina while their children live in New Hampshire, Alabama and California.
‘64
After 36 years of service to Husson College, Joyce (Bryant) Goodine finally retired! Before she retired, she was fortunate enough to have Andrea Govoni ’03 working for her, as well as Lisa (Davis) Varney ‘89, who taught for Joyce the last few years she was there. Joyce and her husband, Tommy, sold their log home in Glenburn, Maine and moved to The Villages in Florida last September. They bought a brand new three bedroom, two bathroom courtyard villa with a huge fenced-in backyard for their dogs. Their property is a big
corner lot that backs up to a huge cow pasture… so they’ll feel at home down there! They’ve been watching the cows have calves all winter. They have had tons of company from Maine over the winter, including Gynell (Hawkins) Schoppee ‘64 and her husband, Nate. Joyce and Tommy plan to return to Maine for part of most summers and stay at her folks place on Gardner Lake that she and her brother, Larry, co-own. They recently attended an Alumni Meet and Greet in Tampa, Florida hosted by Dick Young ’55 and Sharon Crane ‘62. It was great to see people that she hadn’t seen in ages. She said, “Jud McBrine gave a very informative talk on what is happening at WA and how they are coping with the bad economy. It was very impressive...Washington Academy is very fortunate to have him!” Joyce’s email is tgoodine@gmail.com for those classmates who want to get in touch or who are going to be in the Orlando or Ocala area and want to visit.
’01
Jessica (Hawkins) Cole and Steven Cole were married on September 30, 2006. Their daughter, Cali, was born on July 31, 2008.
100th Birthday
Mina Phinney, a former faculty member at Washington Academy, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 27, 2009.
’03 Rachel Gamertsfelder appeared on the front cover of the MarchApril 2009 issue of Airman, the magazine of the United States Air Force. Rachel is currently a Senior Airman in the Air Force.
’04
Chris Look recently appeared in a feature in the UMaine Today magazine. Chris is a senior at the University of Maine and was a top twenty finalist in a competition to win the United States Department of Defense Wearable Power Prize. Chris is an engineering physics major and a specialist in the Army National Guard.
’06
Nick Wood and Laureta Ricker were married on May 23. Congratulations!
Gerald Dwelley and Barbara (Moore) Dwelley
Cali Cole
Nick and Laureta Wood
Joyce (Bryant) Goodine and her husband, Tommy
1979 reunion
Florida Meet & Greet
In Memoriam
Arlene (Gilpatrick) Crane ’32 1/31/09
Josephine (Sprague) Smith ’32 4/20/09
Helen (Sprague) Foster ’35 6/12/09
Irma (Roberts) Vose ’36 12/25/08
John W. Bagley ’43 2/12/09
Dexter Ashley ’46 4/19/09
Dewey B. Maker ’48 5/9/09
Robert Small ’50 5/19/09
Barbara (Ackley) McGuire ’58 2/13/09
Clifford Ward ’93 3/22/09
Elizabeth Love 2/22/09 Former WA Guidance Counselor
If you would like to help organize an Alumni Meet & Greet in your area, we’d love to hear from you! Please call the WA Development Office at 207-255-8301 ex. 208 or 209 or email us at alumni@washingtonacademy.org.
Darrell Wood, Pat (Olsen) Sprague ‘61, and Betty (Beverly) Wood ‘71
Front row (l-r): Susan (Barrett) Falzarano, Toni (Reynolds) Stauffer, Cathy (Maloy) Hastings, Jodi (McGuire) True, Janice Rice, Lynda (Geel) Noyes Back row (l-r): Kevin Holmes, Dennis Mahar, Larry Stauffer, Alan Gardner, Janet (Cox) Toth, Nola (Randall) Cole, Dalton Farley, Nancy (Berry) Sprague, Arthur Nicely, Bobby Townsend, Gale (Pottle) Townsend, Michael Gardner
Janet (Cox) Toth, Jodi (McGuire) True, and Dennis Mahar pose for a group photo.
Kevin Holmes, Lynda (Geel) Noyes, and Gale (Pottle) Townsend
Valerie (Wood) Hopkins ‘83
Sharon Crane ‘62
John Johnson ’53, Dale Pettegrow ’56, Elizabeth (Young) Pettegrow ‘55
Joyce (Bryant) Goodine ’64, Joan Dennison, Clarence “Cici” Dennison ’56, and Tommy Goodine
remembering...
Flora “Flo” Purington Hanscom
Class of 1943
October 6, 1924 – November 2, 2009
On January 29, 2009, during a WA/Narraguagus basketball game, WA recognized Flo Hanscom for writing the words to the school song “Here’s to WA, Boys” with a banner with the words to the song hanging in the Gardner Gym, and with a plaque that is displayed in the lobby. Flo’s family attended the dedication, along with a gymnasium full of WA fans:
“Flo, as everyone knew her, was extremely involved in her community, worked with the Girl Scouts, and many of the Chamber celebrations. She faithfully supported the Jacksonville Grange and the WA Alumni Association. Flo was proudest to be known for having written the words to our school song back in 1943. We still sing those words 66 years later! In memory of, but more in celebration of the tremendous school spirit shown by Flo not only in her rendering of that spirit into the words to our song, but over her many loyal years as a alumna of WA and a true Raider, the Washington Academy Community would like to dedicate the school song, “Here’s to WA, Boys” to Flo Hanscom.”
Here’s to WA, Boys
Here’s to WA, Boys
Cheer the Team Afield
Our Team is Game, Boys She’s Not Going to Yield To Any Old High School At All So Keep the Red on High, Boys Always in Sight
Three Cheers for Washington For She’s All Right
Wri en by Flora “Flo” Purington Hanscom, Class of ‘43 October 6, 1924-November 2, 2008
Elizabeth “Liz” Love
November 30, 1945 - February 23, 2009
We would like to remember Elizabeth “Liz” Love for her many years as a guidance counselor here at Washington Academy. Liz passed away on February 23, 2009 at the age of 63. She was born in New York on November 30, 1945 and graduated from Machias Memorial High School in 1964. Liz then went on to Colby College and graduated in 1968, and then received her Masters in Guidance from the University of Maine in 1988. Liz worked at Washington Academy as a guidance counselor from 1987 to 2001 and always had a smile on her face. During her time at WA, she received the honor of Maine’s Guidance Counselor of the year. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but we will always remember Mrs. Love.
The Hanscom family joined Head of School Judson McBrine and Trustee Traci Sanborn at the boys’ basketball game for the dedication of WA’s school song.
September 18-20th,
Friday, September 18, 2009
2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Family
Sunday, September 20, 2009
WASHINGTON ACADEMY GOLF TOurNAMENT See box below
WASHINGTON
ACADEMY
GOLF
TOurNAMENT at the Barren View Golf Course, Jonesboro
PrACTICE AND LuNCH
Practice your putting and hit some range balls. Box Lunches will be provided by Barren View Golf Club.
TOurNAMENT ruLES 10:45 AM
Tournament Director explains the rules of the 4-Person tournament.
SHOT GuN STAr T 11:00 AM
Tournament and Closest to Pin and Longest Drive Contest begin.
Come out and enjoy this fun-filled event! Participants will receive a box lunch, and a chance to win great prizes.
Who can play? Anyone! All golf lovers, WA alumni, faculty, students, and friends are encouraged to play.
Sponsorships: Can’t play or want to help in another way? Sign up to honor a special tribute to deceased classmates. This will be a great way to show your support for Alumni.
TruSTEE TEA AND AWArDS AND DONOr rECOGNITION On the lawn of the Old Academy 2:30-3:30 PM
ANNuAL ALuMNI
ASSOCIATION
BuSINESS MEETING All dues-paying alumni are invited to attend. 4-5 PM
ALuMNI rEuNION SOCIAL 5 PM
Honoring the years of 1939, 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2004. All alumni are invited to attend. Food and entertainment will be provided at no cost!
ALuMNI PrOGrESSIVE SOCIAL
August 2, 2009
With over a dozen Washington Academy alumni living on Gardner Lake in East Machias, it makes for the perfect place to host a Progressive Dinner Party. In order to showcase these venues, the Alumni Association created the first Alumni Progressive Dinner Party. At this very relaxed, casual event, guests will enjoy appetizers at one home, an entrée at another, and dessert at a third.
Participating alumni and further details will be announced. Dinner guests can register by calling Dean McGuire (207) 263-9600, Angela Fochesato (207) 263-6230, Paula Brown (207) 266-4395, Ashley Radeka (207) 255-8301 ext. 208 or visiting WA’s web page at www.washingtonacademy.org. Registration is preferred so the Association can plan accordingly, however, not required.
So get a group of your classmates together and join the party on August 2, 2009, starting at 11 AM until the fun stops! We will start at the Gardner Lake Public Landing on the Chase’s Mill Road with music, drinks and a social hour, and then we will progress around the lake visiting alumni for appetizers, a bowl of steamy hot soup, then on to crispy cold salads, delicious breads, a fabulous main course and finally dessert and after dinner, coffee and socializing as the last stop. This can be done without even driving. Several alumni will host boat transportation and several buses will also be available to transport alumni to all the stops!
Names
Address
reunion 2009
reply Info for August 1, 2009 Alumni reunion Social
Please reply no later than July 24th. You can register by calling Angela Fochesato at (207) 263-6230, the WA Development Office at (207) 255-8301 ext. 208, or you can mail your completed form to PO Box 466, East Machias, ME 04630. If you have not yet paid your alumni dues, you may include them with your form.
Dues $10 (if not previously paid) ($5 for Alumni classes 2004-2008) Number of People TOTAL
