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SAVE THE DATE Annual Thornton Fund Auction On-line bidding : May 5-9 2025 . In-Person : May 17 , 2025
Senior Alumni Reunion September 20 , 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

On The Cover
David Pendleton serves as the harbormaster near where he grew up in Camp Ellis .

2 From the Headmaster

4 Alumni Spotlight

David Pendleton ’ 81 has created a legacy of service

6 Alumni Highlights

Andrew Huot ’ 15 is on the cutting edge of AI at Microsoft ; Justin Chenette ’ 09 joins the prestigious Mainebiz 40 under 40 list ; Then & Now : Janine ( Bertrand ) Parker ’ 61

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Around TA
A popular TA club teaches more than fishing ; a familiar name lives in Stasio Hall ; our Best Buddies program is honored ; Thornton launches a program to plant more trees on campus

10 Athletics

Serre Rich ’ 24 joins the ranks of professional soccer

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Capital Campaign
Thornton breaks ground on a new field house
Supporting Students
Facts about the Headmaster ' s Student Assistance Fund

14 Arts

A partnership with Portland Ovations brings masterclasses in dancing to TA ; Thornton alumni fuel a popular children ’ s theater camp ; Senior Natalie Clark has a bright future in art .

16 Class Notes

18 In Memoriam

Remembering Jim Marines , ‘ 60

20 Annual Report

Thornton Academy 438 Main Street
Saco , Maine 04072 thorntonacademy . org
Headmaster Rene Menard ’ 88
Associate Head of School Carol ( Smith ) Taranko ’ 92
Middle School Principal Tiffany ( Regan ) Robert ’ 00
Director of Development Jennifer Day
Editor John Lamb ’ 79
Contributors Emma ( Arenstam ) Campbell ’ 04
Jennifer Day Amy ( Levasseur ) DesRoberts ’ 97
David Hanright Giselle Tardiff ’ 90
Designer Sydney Menard
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SAVE THE DATE Annual Thornton Fund Auction On-line bidding : May 5-9 2025 . In-Person : May 17 , 2025

Postscript is produced by the Thornton Academy Development and Communications Department for alumni and friends of Thornton
Academy .

Senior Alumni Reunion September 20 , 2025

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