Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2014 | Page 24

Ella Mackowiack ‘06 writes, “I started this work [with wildlife] after high school.
I started by volunteering at the marine animal research center in Biddeford. Then
I realized I wanted to work more towards large carnivores, as opposed to marine
animals. I’ve always been fascinated with lions so I researched different volunteer
opportunities and found the African Lion and Environmental Research Trust. I
did two volunteer programs there, in Zambia and Zimbabwe. I started working
at the animal park in Mount Vernon, Maine last summer. A good friend of
mine knew the family that owns it, and she introduced me to them and their
internship program. I currently live out in Wyoming but come back here in the
summer to work at the animal park.”

Ann Dube Pullen ‘98 in Saco on May 10th,
2014. They reside in Saco with a house full of 7
kids and 2 corgis.
Class of 1987 Kimberly McLaughlin writes,
"I'm very proud to announce that my comingof-age memoir Come Running When I Call has
been published on Amazon and is now available
to the public. The Maine State Society for the
Protection of Animals endorsed the book:
‘This book will resonate for anyone who has
experienced the true love of an animal.’ The
book was also endorsed by H.O.R.S.E of CT as
'Compelling and emotionally powerful. A story
of love, devotion, and survival….' The book
details life growing up under the control of my
bi-polar father and how my horse Trixie changed
the family dynamics and led me to emotional
and physical freedom."
Class of 1988 Lynn Tousignant Tillotson was
named the new President and Chief Executive
of The Greater Portland Convention & Visitors
Bureau.

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Class of 1989 Shawn Patrick Ouellette
won the 2013 Scripps Howard Award
for Community Journalism as lead
photographer and videographer.
Class of 1992 Phoebe Pollock Schilla
established the Studio of Good Living
after a close friend passed away due to
illness. "I started to look at food and my
work as a chef differently. I wanted to
work with people and teach them about
their own nutritional requirements and
how to incorporate that knowledge into
delicious meals and snacks that they enjoy
eating. I believe that everyone should be
able to eat fresh, healthy and tasty food
regardless of circumstance. Over the years
I have expanded the company to include
cooking classes, personal chef services,
catering and meal delivery services.
Whether you need to learn some basic
cooking techniques, have a few questions
for our culinary counselors or need a
caterer for your event, we can help!"
Class of 1996 Heather Brewer Dubuc
and Patrick Dubuc ‘96 welcomed their
3rd daughter, Charlotte on October 3,
2014.
Class of 1997 Fay Johnson has been
promoted to an economist in the office
of US Trade Representative. Christina
Bolduc LeClerc announced the arrival

The Class of 1989 celebrated their 25th Reunion on October 4th, 2014 with
a tailgate party before the homecoming game and then a night of bowling and
memories at Vactionland Bowling.  The class challenged themselves to raise
$2,500 as a class gift in honor of their 25th Reunion.  The money will be used to
help the RSVP program at TA which is a group that works to prevent bullying. 
They are almost at their goal! If you are a class of 1989 member and have not
made your gift you can still contribute at www.thorntonacademy.org/give

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