Ben ( left ) and his brother Nathan ( right ) both graduated from TA in 2017 .
Caleb Bailey ' 17
Caleb Bailey ' 17 reaches for the stars . Literally . With a goal of working for NASA , he plans to major in engineering physics . Caleb brings a sense of humor and wit to balance the gravity of the course load that he pursued during his four years at Thornton Academy .
One to always challenge himself to understand the ' how and why ' behind a problem , Caleb has benefited from the wide variety of course offerings and the excellent teaching faculty at TA .
While maintaining a heavy academic schedule , Caleb found time to help his mother renovate their recently purchased home in Saco and volunteer with students at Burns School and Saco Middle School , encouraging younger students to pursue education in science and mathematics . Featured as one of the Portland Press Herald ’ s 10 Graduates to Watch for 2017 , Caleb is certain to fly as high as the drones built in the Honors Intro to Engineering class . ( see story on pages 8,9 )
Benjamin Leary ' 17
Benjamin Leary ' 17 values hard work . Whether it ’ s maintaining a full and rigorous academic schedule at school or doing chores around the family farm , Ben commits to a goal until he has achieved it .
His academic interests include mathematics and chemistry and he plans to major in chemical engineering . Even though he has “ learned no shortage of life lessons on the farm ," Ben hopes to explore the world and gain new experiences during his time at the University of Maine .
In addition to helping out on the farm , Ben has worked at a veterinary office and plans to go to veterinary school after completing his undergraduate degree . He feels lucky to have attended Thornton Academy saying , “ I ’ ve taken so many classes that have given me perspective on what I want to do .” His TA education has given him a firm foundation from which he can grow and learn in advanced ways . ( see story on pages 14-15 )
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