IN THIS ISSUE
2 From the Headmaster
4 On the Cover : In the Classroom
Technology Meets Art
6 Feature Story
To Inspiration and Beyond : Dan Godbout ’ 82
8 TA Treasure
TAMS ’ Debbie Crepeau RISEs Up
9 International
Virtual Open House : Connecting TA Around the World
10 Athletics
Athletic Complex Campaign
12
In the Arts
25 Years of the Arts : The Fine Arts Building Anniversary
14 Alumni Spotlights
Young Alumni to Watch : Jacob Lowe ’ 21 and Kylie Bedard ’ 21
15 Class Notes
16 Alumni Achievements
Athletic Hall of Fame
Outstanding International Students
17 Annual Auction
Going Once , Going Twice - Sold ! 2021 Auction Success
18 In Memoriam
Bruce Gaines ’ 73
19
1811 Society
20 2020-2021 Annual Report
Cover photo : “ Don ’ t Bite the Hand ” by Elizabeth Bove ’ 21 Photo by Jeff Christenbury
COVER PHOTO
CONTRIBUTORS
Jeff Christenbury ’ 03 is the Associate Director for Communications and Content . He contributes to social media , communications and written works such as Postscripts . Jeff has worked at Thornton Academy since November 2010 and has served multiple roles as a teacher , dorm parent , club advisor , in athletics and marketing .
Joyce Doyle is the Communications Associate and editor of Postscripts . New to the TA community , Joyce is looking forward to getting to know the students , alumni and staff , and sharing their stories .
Sydney Menard is TA ’ s Associate Director of Marketing and Development . She joined the Development Office two years ago and has enjoyed getting to know the Thornton community . Outside of work , Sydney co-founded and manages Camp Kita , a therapeutic summer camp for children bereaved by suicide loss .
Katy Nicketakis is the Associate Director of Admissions . She relishes the opportunity to share the stories of Thornton Academy with the world to help others discover what a great school we have .
Giselle Tardiff ’ 90 is the Alumni Relations & Development Coordinator and enjoys helping with fundraising events , alumni functions , and connecting with the alumni community .
Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy community by the Office of Communications .
Please contact communications @ thorntonacademy . org with corrections or story ideas .
This issue was designed by Alina McGinty .
Haley Thompson is the Director of Development and enjoys providing opportunities for TA alumni to stay connected and engaged with their alma mater . Outside of work , you will find Haley spending time with family and taking advantage of all the great Maine outdoors has to offer .
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