Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2013 | Page 22

of Berkeley Springs, WV. We are
planning to get married June 2014 at
Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA.”

Class of 2001
Hanako Sargent Cashin writes, “ I
graduated from the University of New
Hampshire in 2005 and currently work
on the Field and Shared Services
Training team at Unum. I’m happily
married to my college sweetheart,
Mike Cashin who is a physical
therapist at Saco Bay Physical
Therapy in the Kennebunk office. We
have a two year old daughter named
Abigail. We enjoy spending time
together as a family with our Boston
Terrier, Brodie.”

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Deasey and her husband Ryan
are expecting their second child in
December.

Class of 2006
Katie Jannelle has successfully
completed a Masters of Science in
Global & International Education
from Drexel University. Her thesis
titled, ‘Adding International,’ looked
at the changes at Thornton due
to the addition of the international
program. Katie has recently relocated
to Melbourne, Florida with her fiance,
Joseph. A May 2014 wedding in the
White Mountains area is planned.
Nicholas Laskey and Marisa Bath
Laskey are expecting their first
child in March 2014. Jill Santamore
and Justin Blake were married
on September 14, 2013. Richard
Strickland III writes “Well I figured
since I haven’t talked to many people
back in the TA area in over 5 years I
would be kind and give an update.
I’m currently in the US Army as a
Uh-60 helicopter mechanic as well
as a Aviation Life Support Equipment
tech. I’ve been in for more than 3.5

Class of 2003
Jessica Paul Butler writes, “I just
passed my certification test for
certified surgical first assistant. I also
just received a promotion at work
to become the clinic leader of the
urology, GYN/OB, ENT specialties at
MCMH”. Bethany Lowe writes “ I was
recently engaged to Daniel Stotler

In Memoriam
Connor Chretien’s life was short – he was only a
freshmen from the Class of 2016 – but those who
were touched by him understood that the quality of
life far exceeded the quantity of time in which he
lived. His smile, sense of humor and boisterous laugh
melted the hearts of those around him, and even
though his speech was limited, his voice and
thoughts were always understood by many. With his
courage, he led us to believe that each day is a
blessing and an opportunity to create lasting
memories. The Thornton Academy community and
family celebrated Connor and honored his memory in
a number of ways, including the memorial gathering
on campus this spring (see right). Also, the Connor
Chretien 1st Annual Memorial Scholarship
Walk ‘n Roll & Tree Planting Ceremony took place on
October 5, 2013 (Connor’s birthday) at Thornton
Academy. The event included a two-mile walk along
the Eastern Trail located behind the school followed
by a tree planting ceremony by the Class of 2016.

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POSTSCRIPTS

years now and have a 10 month
deployment I returned from earlier
this year and set to deploy again
next year. I’m stationed in Germany
where I have met my wife. I’m also in
the process of finishing my degree in
Communications and New Media with
hopes of transfer to Photo Journalism.
Well that’s m