Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 3

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n This Issue

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From the Headmaster

and international students volunteer in
the community.

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Service - Phillip Saperia ’64,
an award-winning Executive Director, 20 Middle School - Principal
reflects on how Thornton has shaped his Tiffany Regan Robert ’00 reflects on the
middle school’s first decade and plans
life.
for what’s next.

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Alumni Profiles - John
Nadeau ’85 & Janet Huot ’48 reflect on
what service means to them.

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Annual Report - The

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In the Classroom - From
biochemistry to journalism with Jesse
Cardosi and Hope Hall.

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Alumni in the News
- Bill Lord ’55 and Kathy McInnis

Arts - Catching up with

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Alumni Gatherings

Meet the new Alumni Board President
& the Unsung Hero.

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1811 Society - Vangel
Cotsis ’85 on education as the lifeblood
of community.

Bobby Wilcox ’05 and saying goodbye
to Lawrence “Lonny” Woodward.

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Class Notes

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Gifts

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In Memoriam

Athletics - Maine Hall of
Famers, and Mike Carbone on ultra
marathoning.

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LOOK FOR PLAY BUTTON

Misenor ’77.

Trustees report on 2014-15 finances.

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Phillip Saperia ’64 was called “a leading
force for change” on mental health and
public policy in New York City as he
received a leadership award this year. Story
on p.4; photo by Patricia Erikson.

TA International

Thornton receives a Presidential Award

TA Treasure - The Class of
2015 helps to restore a campus treasure.

STEM Center Opens - read about one
classroom dedication p. 9

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online version of Postscripts at www.
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additional video content.

CONTRIBUTORS
Patricia Erikson—On her long runs, Director
of Communications and Postscripts Editor
Patricia Erikson loves brainstorming new ways
of documenting and sharing amazing stories of
Thornton Academy.
Emma Deans—With a background in
creative writing and multimedia journalism,
Communications Associate Emma is
passionate about storytelling via photos, videos,
and social media. On weekends, she hikes and
travels with her fiancé Kyle.
Lindsay LaPrad Hudnor—As Director of
Development, Lindsay meets with fascinating
people every day who are passionate about
Thornton Academy. When she’s not in the
office, she loves cooking and boating with her
family.
Brittany Brown—Development Associate
Brittany Brown’s talents extend not only to
event planning and grant writing but operating
antique Otis elevators.

Postscripts is published
twice a year for the Thornton
Academy community by the
Communications Office.

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thorntonacademy.org with any
corrections.

Read Postscripts online at:

www.thorntonacademy.org/postscripts

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