Senior Reunion
Our Senor Alumni Reunion in September provides the perfect setting for alumni to reconnect with friends , share laughs , and reminisce about their years at Thornton . From left : Gayle ( Andrews ) Willett ’ 65 , Gardiner Walls ’ 63 , Mark Willett ’ 65 , Rosemary ( Fortier ) Newell ’ 63 , Robert Weiss ’ 66 , and Sharon ( Fields ) Laflamme ’ 66 .
Justin Chenette ’ 09
Justin , Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement at Sweetser and York County Commissioner , was named to Mainebiz magazine ’ s 40 Under 40 list , recognizing leaders dedicated to business success , personal growth , and community impact .
While at Thornton Academy , Justin thrived in television production classes and the after-school program , producing and hosting " The Issue ," a show featuring policy discussions with political leaders . Rising to Executive Producer and Station Manager by senior year , Justin credits Thornton with shaping his passion for communications .
Through his nonprofit , the Chenette Scholarship Fund , Justin has supported nearly 30 Saco-area students with over $ 12,000 in college scholarships since 2015 .
Janine Parker ’ 61
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Janine ( Bertrand ) Parker ’ 61 poses with her Thornton cheerleading sweater and megaphone . Pictured with Janine is her husband , longtime chemistry teacher Richard ’ 60 , who holds up his letterman ’ s sweater . Fun fact : the Alumni House served as housing for families of a few faculty members during the 60s and 70s . The room in the photo was the Parkers ’ living room .
The black and white photo , from the 1961 yearbook , shows Janine with majorette Bonnie Roberts ’ 61 .
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