Father, Grandfather, Husband, Teacher, Headmaster January 12, 1920 – March 19, 2010
Board of Trustees
2009/2010
Officers
Mr. Richard L. Gardner ’58 President
Mr. Dennis L. Mahar ’79
Vice President
Ms. Traci L. Sanborn ’81 Secretary
Mr. Clinton E. Gardner ’49 Treasurer
Mr. Dean M. McGuire ’99
Assistant Treasurer
Additional Trustees
Mr. Larry Barker
Mrs. Elizabeth Begin
Mr. Brian S. Cates ’72
Mrs. MaryEllen Day ’87
Dr. John F. Gaddis ’65
Mr. Michael Hennessey
Mr. Nicholas C. Lemieux ’93
Mrs. Suzanne Plaisted
Mrs. Linda F. Varney
Mrs. Susan West ’71
Honorary Trustees
Mrs. Jane E. Bell
Mr. David C. Burns ’67
Mr. Donald Brown ’77
Dr. Harold W. Crosby, Jr. ’66
Mr. Dean Crosman ’75
Ms. Bettina L. Davis ’60
Mrs. Sandra S. Davis ’53
Mr. Arthur W. Gardner ’38
Mrs. Patricia M. Hall
Mr. Francis J. Hallissey
Mrs. Dolores G. Hanson ’55
Mr. Michael Hinerman ’69
Mr. Arthur W. Hoar ’37
Mrs. Marcia Jackson
Mr. John S. Johnson ’53
Mrs. Suzanne Mace
Mr. Ralph S. Mahar
Mrs. Hope Prout
Mr. Ricky W. Ramsdell ’76
Mr. Edwin Randall ’67
Mr. Donald G. Smith ’71
Mr. Richard H. Young ’55
W.A. Today
Summer 2010
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News from the Head of School
Writing this letter today I think about the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. I must say that I feel fortunate to be the Head of School at Washington Academy. Often my teachers say to me “I wouldn’t want your job” and I usually respond with a smile thinking to myself “I have the greatest job in the world.”
Entering my fourteenth year at the helm of Washington Academy I recall my father telling me “a good dose of fear is healthy.” I must admit to you that not a day goes by that I am not struck with fear over the fact that I am responsible for the educational futures of 450 students, the careers of eighty employees and the impact that Washington Academy has on our community. Just as I am overcome with fear I think of all of the great people who work with me, those in the trenches carrying out the mission of the school, the Board of Trustees that supports us all in our work, the parents who entrust us with their children and a community that appreciates the work that we do and my fear turns to thankfulness for how blessed I am.
I remember those who came before who laid the firm foundation that we build upon today. I will miss the wise counsel of past leaders like Mr. Arthur Gardner. I fondly recall sharing a meal at the Annual Meeting with Mr. Gardner and sitting near him at ball games in order to seek out his advice. Mr. Gardner always responded with “Old Boy” and then graciously provided me with a gem of common sense for whatever issue I was dealing with. These sage words were more valuable than any graduate course I ever participated in. That same common sense approach reinforces, that despite the accomplishments of this past year and the excitement for what the new year has in store, what matters most is who is in the classroom and what they are imparting to our children. With confidence I can tell you that the best of Washington Academy today is the work that our teachers do day in day out supporting, challenging and inspiring our young people to achieve more than they imagined that could. Their work has helped to create a culture that is serious about education.
I have had the good fortune this last year to spend a great deal of time listening to Alumni fondly recall their years at Washington Academy. In each story the common theme was the positive impact that one or more teachers, administrators or coaches had on them. These conversations inspire me to ensure that the students of today will remember their days at Washington Academy with the same fondness. As we move into the Community Phase of our first capital campaign “Tomorrow Begins Today” I would like to challenge you to join me in recognizing the Washington Academy educators who made a difference in your time at Washington Academy by contributing to the campaign in their honor.
Thankfully Yours,
Judson McBrine Head of School
Washington Academy Announces Honor Parts
Head of School Judson McBrine is proud to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2010. With 118 students, the class of 2010 has the most graduates in Washington Academy history dating back to 1792.
V ALEDICTORIAN
ALLISON TALBOT
Allison Talbot , daughter of William and Nancy Talbot of East Machias, is the valedictorian for the class of 2010. Allison has been involved in a variety of activities including drama club, jazz band, student council, math team, Maine Youth in Government, the Silver Quill, Tri-M, formal speaking club, and Students Teaching About Respect (STARS). Allison represented Washington Academy at the American Legion Girls State program in the summer of 2009. Allison will be attending St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY majoring in English.
Kayla Anthony, Husson University
Jiabin “Tony” Bai, Liberty University
Frederick Barstow, UMaine Machias
Justina Barter, Undecided
Jonah Baskerville, MIT
Megan Bell, Empire School of Cosmetology
Serena Boynton, Army
Chelsea Brady, UMaine Orono
Barthold Brizee, UMaine Orono/Air National Guard
Mathew Burke, Becker College
Timothy Carter, Marine Corp.
Chieh “Andy” Chen, Northeastern University
Xu “Dennis” Chen, Drexel University
Yi Jui “Danny” Chen, Valsparisio University
Zeheng Chen, Georgia Tech
Yi-Fang “Yvonne” Cheng, Otis College of Art and Design
Chelsea Clark, Husson University
Fawn Clark, Work Force
Marvin Jr. Cling, WCCC
Bryce Colbeth, Husson University
Ivan Corey, UMaine Orono
Katlyn Cox, UMaine Machias
Lacie Craven, UMaine Machias
Courtney Curtis, WCCC
Maj de Christopher, Undecided
Ashley DeSilva, Lynn University
Kyle Dennison, Undecided
Sandrine Diah, Undecided
Hong Yi Dong, UMaine Orono
SALUTATORIAN F IRST H ONOR E SSAYIST
SETH MAkER
Seth Maker, son of Tony and Paula Maker of Machiasport, is the salutatorian for the class of 2010. Seth has been a member of the football club for one year, varsity baseball as a player and statistician, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and Math team. Seth has placed in the state math meet each of the four years he has competed. Seth will be attending the University of Maine majoring in Mechanical Engineering and also studying in the University of Maine’s Honors College.
Senior Plans
Justine Eatherton, WCCC
Lily Evans, Americorp
Stephanie Farley, WCCC
Keith Farren, Undecided
Andi Flannery, Maine Maritime Academy
Hayley Foresman, EMCC
Nicolas “Nico” Forte, College in Spain
Alex Foster, Undecided
Klara Galiova, College in Czech Republic
Patrick Gardner, UMaine Orono
David Glidden, Bangor School of Ministry
Kristin Griffin, Cosmetology School
Charles Hanscom, UMaine Machias
Robert Harvey, Vassar College
Zachariah Hatch, WCCC
Chelsie Hawkins, UMaine Presque Isle
Lehann Hester, Husson University
Daniel Hinojosa, Work Force
Nicolas Hixson, University of Southern Maine
Nai-Wen “Corey” Hsieh, Savannah College of Art and Design
Yun “York” Huang, Northeastern University
Channing Jessiman, EMCC
Jessica Johnson, Work Force
Stefani Jones, Thomas College
Jin-A Kim, Lawrence Technological University
Meen Kook “Chris” Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Seong Min Kim, University of Oregon
Shelby Lee, Undecided
Yeong Jin Lee, Bunker Hill Community College
R OBERT H AR v E y , son of Phillip and Birgitt Harvey of Dennysville, is the first honor essayist for the class of 2010. Robert has been involved in the drama club, math team, and Maine Youth in Government. Robert will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and has not yet decided on a major.
JONAH BASkERvILLE, son of Reginald and Anna Baskerville of Eastport, is the second honor essayist for the class of 2010. Jonah has been involved in 2 local orchestras in Washington County as a violinist, and has taught violin and piano lessons for the past 3 years. Jonah has also been involved in Project SHARE which focuses on the restoration of Atlantic Salmon habitats. Jonah will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology majoring in Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
Sarah Lehman, Husson University
Shawn Leighton, EMCC
Michael Lenfestey, Husson University
Wei Li, Stony Brook University
Yizhuo “Lee” Li, University of Connecticut
Shuang “Summer” Liang, Purdue University
Jerry II Lingley, Universal Technical Institute
Bin “Allen” Liu, Ohio State University
Kaitlyn Look, Work Force
Dongqin “Cassy” Lu, Northeastern University
Brett Lyons, Maine Maritime Academy
Seth Maker, UMaine Orono
Jonathan Mallar, Thomas College
William Manchester, Maine Maritime Academy
Briana McFadden, UMaine Machias
Yutong “Ava” Meng, Northeastern University
Samuel Metta, Work Force
Paul Michaud, WCCC
Katherine Mickelinc, University of South Carolina
Laura Mills, Husson University
Frederick IV Moore, University of Southern Maine
Justin Morren, UMaine Orono
Chianti Mrazik, Jamestown College/Army
National Guard
Joshua Murray, Navy
Breanna Nicely, UMaine Machias
Brianne Noyes, Work Force
Brianne Parker, UMaine Machias
Derrick Porter, University of Texas at Austin
Miranda Preston, UMaine Machias
Christopher Pritchard, Husson University
Christina Ramsdell, UMaine Orono
Arielle Richardson, Wagner College
Leah Roberts, Thomas College
Zachary Roos, Work Force
Nicholas Rushforth, Thomas College
Arianna Sanborn, University of New England
Ryan Schoppee, Husson University
Colby Soctomah-Lewey, UMaine Orono
WenHao Song, Michigan State University
Ryan Sprague, Universal Technical Institute
Yan “Aileen” Sun, Washington State University
Zhengfei “Sam” Sun, University of LaVerne
Gretchen Swain, St. Lawrence University - Arizona
Allison Talbot, St. Lawrence UniversityMassachusetts
Qijie “Jerry” Tang, Berkeley College
Wanyi “Serena” Tao, University of Iowa
Benjamin Teer, Lee Academy Prep
Janelle Tinker, UMaine Machias
Ashley Varney, St. Louis University-Madrid
Noah Von Rotz, Dean College
Yeran “Tiffany” Wang, Mont Clair University
Apichaya “Waen” Wongkraisri, College in Thailand
Sarah Wood, Southern Maine Community College
Nikko Woodley, Marine Mechanics Institute
Qian “Michael” Wu, University of Illinois at Chicago
Grace Young, Undecided
Guangyu “John” Zhao, Northeastern University
Sheng “Monty” Zhou, Drexel University
S ECOND H ONOR E SSAYIST
WA says goodbye to Paula Maker, librarian of 31 years
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After 33 years as Washington Academy’s librarian, Paula Maker is retiring. Paula graduated from Washington Academy in 1964 as salutatorian. She attended the University of Maine at Machias and received a B.S. in Elementary Education and received her Master’s in Library Science from the Clarion University of Clarion, Pennsylvania. In 1977, Paula started as the librarian at Washington Academy. She served as the Art Department Chair and helped with many projects at WA, including the Silver Quill literary magazine. We will miss Paula greatly as our librarian, but wish her luck in her retirement! you can still visit her at the Sturdivant Library in East Machias.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIET y INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
The Washington Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony at the East Machias Congregational Church on March 24, 2010. The program began with a piano interlude by Sarah Holsapple, music teacher. Lacie Craven, president of the chapter, opened the ceremony.
Two-year members reviewed the four society qualities. Seniors Allison Talbot, Seth Maker, Andi Flannery and Arielle Richardson addressed the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Following, senior two-year members Zeheng Chen, Derrick Porter and Gretchen Swain introduced new members and their parents. Junior two-year members Molly Abrams, Chloe Barnett and Jordan Porter presided over the introduction of new members. The following are new members: Seniors: Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Chieh Chen, Bryce Colbeth, Katlyn Cox, Maj de Christopher, Hong Yi Dong, Klara Galiova, Chelsie Hawkins, Nicolas Hixson, Channing Jessiman, Bin Liu, Brett Lyons, Briana McFadden, Laura Mills, Christina Ramsdell, Arianna Sanborn, Ben Teer, Janelle Tinker, Qian Wu. Juniors: Elizabeth Hull, Allison Holmes, Mara Lookabaugh, Christopher Plaisted, Taylor Seeley, Yiming Ye. Sophomores: Brittney Jamieson, Rachel Mahar, Matthew Talbot, Kelly Sawyer.
After a candlelight ceremony with a recitation of the National Honor Society pledge, Headmaster Judson McBrine and Assistant Head Tim Reynolds presented emblems and pins. William “Deke” Talbot was the guest speaker. After his speech to the members of the Honor Society and their families, he paid tribute to Arthur “Tart” Gardner, former Headmaster of WA, who recently passed away. The Washington Academy Chorus, under the direction of the academy’s music instructor, Sarah Holsapple, presented “Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)” with soloists Molly Abrams, Cassidy Cook and Lacie Craven.
At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served with Mr. and Mrs. David Craven. Virginia Plummer, English Chair at Washington Academy, is the NHS advisor.
Student News
Math Team
The Washington Academy Math Team won the 2010 Math League championship in Ellsworth this spring, winning three of the four Math Meets held throughout the year and finishing with the highest total among the 12 schools competing.
Top individual honors went to several WA students: Seth Maker was number one among the senior class, with Robert Harvey finishing in third place. Max Ye was the number one junior, followed closely by Will Wang, who finished second. Twenty four students participated on the Math Team this year. This is the 7th year in a row that WA teams finished in first place!
Maine Principals Award Nomination
Allison Talbot of East Machias, a senior at Washington Academy, was selected to receive the 2010 Principal’s Award, announced by Head of School Judson McBrine. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.
Allison Talbot, Mr. McBrine and other award winners and their principals attended an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event Center in Bangor on April 3, 2010.
The Honors Luncheon recognized these outstanding students with the presentation of an individual plaque and the awarding of five $1,000 scholarships in the names of Horace O. McGowan and Richard W. Tyler. Mr. McGowan and Mr. Tyler were former Maine principals and executive directors of the Association.
The Principal’s Award is presented in more than 140 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine’s school administrators.
The 2010 National Honor Society Members
WA Head of School Judson McBrine guest William “Deke” Talbot flank President of the National Honor Society chapter Lacie Craven
Silver Quill Receives National Recognition Excellence
Virginia Plummer, Washington Academy’s English Department chair, announced that WA’s literary magazine, Silver Quill , has received national recognition for its excellence in 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 cover artwork entitled Windmill was created by Yvonne Cheng.
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 2009 Silver Quill was staffed by Allison Talbot, Editor-in-Chief; Courtney Pearson and Tom Wood, Literary Editors; Arianna Sanborn, Yide Yan, and Lara Balmert, Business and Advertising; Sam Gaddis and Tyler Holt, Graphic Editors; and Virginia Plummer, Faculty Advisor. Patrons supporting the production included Douglas and Lisa Holmes, Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant, Machias Savings Bank, Bluebird Motel, Inc., Yan Yufeng, Eva Kelley, Edward Hennessey and Traci Sanborn, Samuel Gaddis, Mr. Terrill, Mr. Windsor, Whiting Village Store, and Nancy and Deke Talbot. Many thanks are extended to Mrs. Paula Maker and Mrs. Felicia Avery for their support.
The Silver Quill first began publication in 1991 and has not missed a year since. The 2010 publication, due out this Spring, is accepting submissions from students as well as faculty. Copies of the magazine are $3 each.
This year’s editor-in-chief is Lacie Craven ’10.
The following is an excerpt from the award winning 2009 Silver Quill.
Where is Tomorrow?
By Alex Foster
All quiet
Bare silk
Silhouetted
In silence
And absence of light
Cast gray
Shadows for tyrants
Ashen rain
Falls swift
On lofty wings
Of sorrow
Piled high
On hollow men
Where is tomorrow?
And where is tomorrow?
I say
It was lost within Today
WA Finishes a year of Service with More Than 7,000 Hours
Students from Washington Academy logged over 7,000 hours of community service this year. To celebrate their continuing commitment to service, a school-wide community service day in several locations on Saturday, May 15. Students and their home room teachers were assigned to various organizations to assist in many service activities. The community service day also provided students with the opportunity to earn additional hours and experience the personal satisfaction that comes with serving your neighbors.
Activities included: a neighborhood cleanup around Washington Academy in East Machias, conservation projects at Bear Brook and Harmon Brook in Wesley, painting at the Cobscook Community Learning Center, trail clearing and maintenance for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Machias Valley Sportsman’s Club, and East Stream ATV Club. Students also performed service at the Beth Wright Walk in Addison, the Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield, Cotton Farms in Columbia Falls, and Porter Memorial Library in Machias.
As of this current academic year, all Washington Academy students must complete 15 hours of community service per year. Many students participated this year in twiceweekly service activities as well as blood drives sponsored by the JMG program.
Yvonne Cheng, a senior at Washington Academy, holds the nationally recognized, award-winning Silver Quill that boasts her pen and ink drawing entitled “Windmill.”
Mrs. Marty Jordan and students moving bales of hay.
Yeong Je Lee, Jennifer Gonce, Courtney Curtis, and Serena Boynton
Jacob Huntley varnishing a picnic table
WA Celebrates 23 years of Student Achievement
Washington Academy held their 23rd Academic Awards Banquet on May 25, 2010. The guest speaker of the evening, Mr. William Prescott, Washington Academy Alumnus Class of 1958, was introduced by National Honor Society president Lacie Craven. After sharing his memories of misspelling academy at an Academy spelling bee and his mother’s unfortunate fall from her chair upon hearing her son’s faux pas, Mr. Prescott recognized the achievements made by all, encouraging each and every student to pursue their goals, whether they have met bumps along the way or not. “They choice to succeed is yours,” he concluded.
Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine presented the awards, which are based on academic performance, following the remarks of WA Board President Richard Gardner ’58. Mrs. Jean Plummer, Advisor to the National Honor Society, explained how the achievements are awarded. Students who make the honor roll three times receive Honor Roll Pins. Students who have made the honor roll six times receive Lamp of Knowledge Pins. Academic Letters are given to students who make the honor roll ten times, the Pewter Apple letter opener is given to those students who make the honor roll 13 times, and the Headmaster’s Golden Apple Award is presented to those students who have made the honor roll 14 times, or every quarter through mid-year of their senior year.
The following students received academic honors.
Honor Roll Pins — Freshmen: Emmanuel Aretakis, Andrew Cox, Jessa Cushing, Jillian Day, Emily Eldridge, Andrew Farnsworth, Kara Graham, Katerina Graham, Emily Hawkins, Natalie Jones, Nakita Matthews, Frederic Merx, Devlin O’Shea, Chelsea Oakes, Nigel Pingree, Matthew Plaisted, Nicholas Raye, Breana Riquier, Ben Rose, Danae Shurn, Matthew Stanhope, Nathan Weaver. Sophomores: Taylor Ackley, Jordan Baskerville, Ashley Beam, Jennifer Gonce, Ashley Kumst, Kalah Mitchell. Juniors: Matthew Henry, Garrett Hopkins, Tavoy Johnson, Thomas Moody, Megan Paprocki, Timothy Sawyer, Elizabeth Stanley-Porter, Tai Thai, Lichi Wang, Yiting Zheng. Seniors: Shawn Leighton, Michael Lenfestey, Justin Morren.
Lamp of knowledge Pins — Sophomores: Grace Barstow, Caleb Beal, Jessie Hardy, Nicole Harmon, Mary Clare Hayward, Brittney Jamieson, Jennifer Johnson, Rachael Mahar, Kristen Miller, Cameron Morrison, Lauren Quirk, Allison Richardson, Michael Riley, Kelly Sawyer, Sophia Schmauderer, Matthew Talbot, Shelby Whitman, Toby Woods. Juniors: Lea Bushman, Bryhanah Esposito, Elizabeth Hull, Mara Lookabaugh, Tatum McFadden, Graham Pingree, Amy Stevens, Ngan Thai, Yiming Ye. Seniors: Bryce Colbeth, Hong Yi Dong, Lily Evans, Hayley Foresman, Nicolas Forte, Klara Galiova, Channing Jessiman, Wei Li, Bin Lui, Katherine Mickelinc, Wanyi Tao, Qian Wu, Guangyu Zhao.
Academic Letters — Juniors: Molly Abrams, Katherine Ackley, Kira Arnold, Chloe Barnett, Taylor Davis, Kristina Pettegrow, Christopher Plaisted, James Prenier, Jordan Porter, Taylor Seeley, Jordan Spencer. Seniors: Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Zeheng Chen, Maj de Christopher, Andi Flannery, Patrick Gardner, Robert Harvey, Miranda Preston, Gretchen Swain, Benjamin Teer.
The Pewter Apple Award was given to seniors Chelsea Brady, Nicolas Hixson, Briana McFadden, Shannon Parker, Arielle Richardson, Janelle Tinker.
The Headmaster’s Golden Apple Awards were given to seniors: Jonah Baskerville, Lacie Craven, Chelsie Hawkins, Brett Lyons, Seth Maker, Laura Mills, Derrick Porter, and Allison Talbot.
So much fun!
What’s Happening At WA
WA hosts College Fair
Washington Academy hosted the Regional College Fair sponsored by the New England Association of College Admission Counselors in May with over 55 colleges and universities attending. Students from local high schools were also in attendance.
Explore WA Day for Freshmen
Arts Fest Arts Fest
Hope Rowan – Island Institute, Rockland
Laura Pierce – Iris Designs, Whiting
Connie Harter-Bagley – River Meets the Sea, East Machias
Terry Rowden – Steel Drums, Cutler
Jim Sherman – Dulcimers & Limberjacks, East Machias
Steve Schaefer – Maineline Studio, Calais
James O’Neil – O’Neil Paintings, Lubec
Kara McCrimmon and Kevin Thompson – Cobscook Community Learning Center, Trescott
Debra Sternbergh – Berry Vines, Machias
Gal Frey – Beaded Quill Designs, Princeton
Nigel Chase – Planet Pan, Blue Hill
Kelly Jessiman – Tole Painting, Cutler
Shelby Greene – Eastport Arts Center, Eastport
Amanda Ramsdell – Jewelry Making, Pembroke
Monica Elliott – Monica’s Chocolates, Lubec
Beth Roy – Fiber Arts, Charlotte
Wayne Lobley – Jordan Gardens, Machias
Jason Tardy and Matt Tardy – TWO Show, Turner
Katherine Mahon – Healing Arts, East Machias
Melissa Lee – Papermaking, Lubec
Kessie Smith-Marengo – Bollywood Dance, Addison
Paul Cunningham – Guitar & Songwriting, East Machias
Lauren Sprague – Scrapbooking, Marshfield
Barbara Lara – Zumba Dance, Calais Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra – Trond Saeverud, Music Director & Conductor
In addition, WA thanks the following staff and students for their workshop leadership:
Martha Jordan – Fly Tying
Heidi Reynolds and Emily Fitzsimmons – Culinary Arts
Don Sprangers – GIS, Nature Journaling
Paula McBrine – Nature Journaling
Malcolm Holmes – Nature Hiking
Amy Axe, Felicia Avery, and Rae Rowell – Fiber Arts
Catherine Kropp – iMovie
Ryan Zlomek – Animation, Art Games, and Digital Photography
Courtney Radeka – Ukrainian Egg Painting
Rhiannon Hampson-Jovin – Belly Dance
Shawn Schmitter – Woodworking
Sarah Holsapple – Singing & Songwriting
Tina Pond – Dulcimers & Limberjacks
Laurie Schoppee – Scrapbooking
Pete Rensema – Chinese Films
Thanks
Sports Accolades
Track and Field Team 2010
Washington Academy put together its first Track and Field team in almost 80 years. Coached by Peter Diehl and Gina Gaetani, the team of 24 athletes - 14 boys and 10 girls - competed in 12 different events consisting of sprinting (100m, 200m, 400m), distance running (800m, mile, 2-miles), throwing (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin), jumping (long jump) and four-person relays (4x100m, 4x400m). The team competed in 6 regular season track meets. 10-15 schools were present at each meet, which were held in Bangor (Cameron Stadium), Foxcroft Academy, Ellsworth High School, MDI High School and Orono High School. Both the PVC and State Championships were held at Foxcroft Academy.
Five individuals qualified for PVC Championships:
Sante Sanchez – 100m Dash (finished 8th), 200m Dash
Tavoy Johnson – 200m Dash
Jerry Lingley – Javelin
Danae Shurn – 100m Dash, Long Jump
Ashley DeSilva – Shot Put (1st Place), Discus (2nd Place). Ashley was also named to the All-PVC teams for Shot Put (First Team) and Discus (Second Team).
Three qualified for State Championships. (Due to severe weather conditions, the meet was postponed to a date in which the athletes were unable to attend.)
Jerry Lingley – Javelin
Danae Shurn – Long Jump
Ashley DeSilva – Shot Put, Discus
Wrestling
Chianti “Kiwi” Mrazik is Washington Academy’s first state champion in the sport of wrestling in only their third year of competition. She placed 4th in class C wrestling against men, which only four women in Maine wrestling history have ever accomplished! She then went on to pin her way through her U.S.G.W.A (United States Girls Wrestling Association) State of Maine Championship. That qualified her for the U.S.G.A. New England Championship, making the trip to Nashua, New Hampshire. Mrazik had a bye the first round which gave her and the coaches a chance to watch the girls in her weight class. In her weight were girls from wrestling power houses such as Timberlane, New Hampshire, a school that is always in the top five in New England for wrestling as well as Mt. Anthony, Vermont, a school that boasts a twenty-one year run as Vermont state champions. At the end of the day these girls all made the top five with Mrazik standing higher on the podium than them all. She was the only girl to pin her way through the New England Tournament. Mrazik was one of only two girls from Maine that won a New England title also making her the first athlete from WA to ever bring home a New England Title.
PVC (Penobscot Valley Conference) All-Stars Winter
BOyS BASkETBALL
First Team
Ben Teer
Noah Von Rotz
Third Team
Bryce Colbeth
PvC All Defensive
Justin Morren
GIRLS
First Team
Andi Flannery
Third Team
Taylor Seeley
Honorable Mention
Breanna Nicely
PvC All-Defensive
Brandelyn Hodgdon
and Spring Sports
SOFTBALL
Second Team
Andi Flannery, Shortstop
Breanna Nicely, Utility
Taylor Davis, Pitcher
BASEBALL
First Team
Ryan Schoppee, Outfield
GIRLS TENNIS
Singles
Second Team
Mia Batljan Catenacci
BOyS TENNIS
Singles
Second Team
Romayn Richards
TRACk AND FIELD
First Team
Ashley DeSilva, Shot Put
Second Team
Ashley DeSilva, Discus
Toby Woods, First Base
Second Team
Bryce Colbeth, Shortstop
Michael Lenfestey, Catcher
Timothy Sawyer, Pitcher
Doubles
Second Team
Nick Raye
Jordan Porter
Honorable Mention
Will Manchester
HAS BEGUN!
Welcome Back sign: School begins September 1st with freshmen and new students, who will be joined by returning students on September 2.
Athletic Field improvements have included re-locating light poles that illuminate our soccer/football field.
School Seal: Welcoming students, staff and friends alike to the new Arts& Music Center is WA”s official school seal-out of respect for the school’s long history, we are establishing a new tradition of stepping around the seal rather than walking across it!
WA’s Big Dig!!
The rear view of the new Arts & Music Center to the left of the Gardner Gymnasium.
The front view of the new Arts & Music Center-open for education!
WHY WE CHOOSE TO GIVE TESTIMONIALS
FROM OUR CAPITAL DONORS
Ed Hennessey
As a member of the community, I have had the opportunity to observe first-hand what Washington Academy does. The quality of the education is outstanding. It prepares young people for a successful future and to contribute positively to society. Those of us at Machias Savings Bank can’t think of any investment more important. Machias Savings Bank is vitally concerned with our region’s economy. The Academy is a major economic driver, with an impact of over $12 million per year. Personally, as a grandfather, I am pleased to know there’s a great institution like WA available for the young people of Washington County. The bank’s gift of $100,000 put the campaign over the halfway mark. Now we’re calling on everyone to consider a generous gift.
Ed Hennessey, Grandfather and President, Machias Savings Bank
Nick & Belinda Lemieux
Most high schools ignore subjects beyond the traditional academic courses. WA is a place where a student can find and develop his interests while having the broad education that allows various career opportunities. As a fairly new Trustee, I am proud that 100% of the Board has contributed to this campaign. I don’t like to ask for anything, but this campaign requires gifts at every level. I was eager to make a leadership gift. I hope you will join us in making WA an even better place with a donation.
Nick ‘93 and Belinda ‘88 Lemieux
Major Gift Co-Chair Trustee
Dr. John Gaddis
When a need arises in a community, everyone pulls together to help. I see that time and time again as a practicing physician. Former students contributed to WA when I was a student to help me and others. I contribute to help today’s students. I’m asking everyone to contribute for tomorrow’s students. It’s a pay it forward model. I’m proud, as an alumnus, as a Trustee, as a father and grandfather, to be associated so closely with the Academy. And, I want the best for young people who will attend WA in the future. That’s why I made a leadership gift to my alma mater. Now, I’m asking you to consider the same.
John Gaddis, DO‘65
Trustee
Dick & Margaret Gardner
We feel privileged to be part of Washington Academy, as alumni, as teachers, and now as the Co-Chairs of the Academy’s first capital campaign. Each of us have long appreciated the positive influence this wonderful school has had on so many lives. We need to look at leaving a legacy, no matter what our financial means or walk of life. Each of us can ask ourselves, What can I do? One of the ways we answered that question was offering our financial support to WA. We hope you, too, will consider a sizeable gift to the Academy.
Margaret
‘62 and Dick ‘58 Gardner,
Trustee Chair Campaign Co-Chairs
Memoriam Gifts
ADA Fence Company, Inc.
Nancy Benn
William and Delia Bess
William ‘63 and Linda Beverly
Stephen ’68 and Pauline Cates
Bernard Cheney
Fred and Linda ’66 Conley
Hartley and Linnie ‘37 Crane
Bettina L. Davis ‘60
Marjorie M. Devine
Malcolm and Marilyn Doble
Esther Downie
Dick and Brenda Ellsmore
Fort Fairfield Athletic Boosters Club
Frank L. Foster, Jr. ‘38
George ‘68 and Mary Beth Gaddis
Gordon Ganong ‘76
The Gardner Family
Marilyn Gardner
Richard ‘58 and Margaret ‘62 Gardner
Joyce Bryant Goodine ‘64
Alvin ‘47 and Pat Hall
Michael and Mary Hawkins
Charles ’62 and Charlene Henderson
Edward Hennessey, Traci Sanborn ‘81, and Arianna Sanborn ‘10
David and Gloria Hitchings
Constance Look Holmes ‘60
William ’60 and Judith ’57 Holmes, Jr.
Shirley Hornketh
Ronald and Carrie Horton
Bruce and Martha Klipec
Joann Kostacopoulos
Richard and Elsie Larson
Bo Leighton and Family
Ruth Leubecker ‘60
Richard and Esther Lyford
Judson and Paula ‘86 McBrine
Machias Memorial High School Class of 1958
Jane Macomber
Bill and Linda ’66 Mallar
Charles Norton
Hope Prout
Ellis ‘48 and Wenona ‘49 Small
Gerald and Judy Wood
Capital Campaign
Gifts Made in Memory of Arthur “Tart” Gardner ’38 to the Health and Wellness Center Equipment Fund for the
Gifts Made in Memory to Adien Look ’47 to the Capital Campaign
Michele Bortell
Merry Ellen Eason and Jim Keeler
Deborah Look
Katherine Y. Look, M.D.
James and Geraldine Newnum
Karen Nielsen
Larry and Kathy Rizor
Martha Stilwell
Julie Strieff-Hancock
John Tubergen
Annual Appeal 2010-2011
Outfitting the 21st Century Classroom means combining the latest technologies with strategies that have been proven successful here at WA. A learning environment that stimulates creativity and thought is paramount to high quality education. You can help equip WA students for the 21st Century by contributing to the 21st Century Classroom. The Capital Campaign, Tomorrow Begins Today, includes five new classrooms that, once completed, will require proper outfitting-white boards, smart boards, LCD projectors, tables, desk and chairs, etc. Your gift to this year’s Annual Appeal can help complete this plan.
The last issue of the Washington Academy Today neglected to list Valerie Smith Stimpson ’47 with the class listing of donors to the Annual Giving Campaign.
The last issue of WA Today neglected to list Richard ’55 and Cecile Young as Decade Donors with the class listing of donors for the Annual Giving Campaign.
Alumni News & Notes
‘45Harland and Mattie (Willigar) Flynn celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on March 13th. Congratulations!
‘03 Sarah Lingley recently graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine, as well as received the Hovey Award for having the “Most Engineering Promise”. Sarah was hired on by Woodard & Curran in their Bangor, Maine office as an Engineer. Woodard & Curran is a 600 person integrated engineering, science, and operations company.
Florida Meet N Greet
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.
Featured Alum Featured Alum
In Memoriam
Arthur W. “Tart” Gardner ’38 03/19/2010
Eleanor (Mayhew) Richardson ’38 03/26/2010
Daryl Crane ’39 12/23/2009
Sidney O. Young, Jr. ’41 01/08/2010
Tessie W. Green ’43 06/26/2010
Donald M. Look ’43 12/03/2009
Mabel (Griffin) Bowles ’44 12/13/2009
Stillman W. Fitzhenry ’44 10/12/2009
Beatrice (Holmes) Ettle ’47 02/17/2010
Adien L. Look ’47 04/30/2010
Brian L. Whitney ’65 03/12/2010
Edward E. Gately, Jr. ’70 08/09/2010
Kenneth E. Roberts ’71 04/05/2010
Duane F. Davis ’77 04/09/2010
Daniel A. Geel ’81 06/22/2010
Craig “CJ” Wood, Jr. ’07 03/14/2010
Dorothy R. Gaddis 02/13/2010
‘90 Det. Robert Burns graduated Sept. 18th, 2009 from the ATF’s National Firearm Examiner Academy after completing a year long training program which included 19 weeks in Maryland during 2009. To date 101 students have graduated from this program. The 2009 class consisted of 13 students from Law Enforcement agencies across the country included a mix of sworn officers and civilians. Det. Burns is a Forensic Specialist in the Firearms section of the Crime Lab.Det. Burns graduated from Washington Academy in 1990, graduated Cedarville College in 1994 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He joined the Maine State Police in 1994. His initial assignment was to Troop “C” patrolling Somerset and Kennebec County. He was promoted to Detective in 1999 and worked in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID 2) in central Maine. In 2002 he transferred to the State Police Crime Lab receiving specialized training as a Forensic Specialist in areas of fingerprints, footwear impressions, tire impressions and physical matching. The most recent training in firearms broadens his specialties to include firearms identification, toolmark identification, serial number restoration, and Gunshot residue and distance determination. Robert Burns recently appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of the Maine State Trooper, the official publication of the Maine State Troopers Foundation. He also appeared in a NBC Nightly News clip on “Behind the Badge: ATF Crime”. You can view the clip online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/32423778#32423778.
Front Row L-R: Sharon Crane ‘62, Betty (Beverly) Wood ‘71, Pat (Sprague) Wood ‘61, Valerie (Wood) Hopkins ‘83, Marlene (Gatcomb) Wood ‘70, Paula (Norton) McBrine ‘86
Back Row L-R: Cecile Young, Richard Young ‘55, Sam Wood, Darrell Wood, John Hopkins ‘81, Carlton Wood ‘69, Judson McBrine
Det. Robert Burns receiving diploma from Mark Logan, the Assistant Director of Training for the ATF.
Det. Burns test firing a firearm at the ATF National Laboratory Center in Ammendale, MD.
Det. Burns and his wife, Cindy, after receiving diploma.
