Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 24

C LAS S N OT E S Class of 1944 Rachel J. Whipple Small shares that she is “still living in Gainsville, FL enjoying life in my own home with a niece who is beginning a new career in cosmetology aft er ten years of legal work in an offi ce with ten attorneys. We share an elderly gentle bull terrier who greets our neighbors on a daily walkabout. My next birthday at the end of the month (June) will be my 91st. I stay active (walk with the dog) but cannot drive.” Class of 1950 Phyllis Grace Taylor says she would love to see anyone visiting Florida. She can be reached at [email protected] Class of 1953 Rita Choroszy Boudreau writes, “Am now a widow (8 years); have 24 grandchildren & 7 great-grands who all keep me busy!” Lily Hirst Burnham Yarnell let us know that aft er 30 years in Florida, she’s returned to her roots in Maine. Class of 1957 Janet Burrill Polanski shares, “Still enjoying my retirement in FL. Traveling whenever possible. Enjoyed Africa, Israel, Jordan & Dubai in the last couple of years.” Class of 1958 Deborah Love Olstad writes, “Recent trip to Alaska was a travelers dream - white water raft ing, seeing Denali & viewing wildlife up close & personal. Saw bears, moose, dallsheep, caribou, otters & bald eagles.” Class of 1961 Peter C. Gordon shares, “Still actively involved in volunteer prison ministry. Golf is my activity for fun Brooke Nadeau '16 "Th is past semester, I interned at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the Offi ce of Economic Policy where I worked closely with PhD economists on a variety of in depth research and analysis on current macroeconomic and microeconomic issues. Topics of projects I worked on include foreign exchange markets, consumer credit and revolving credit delinquencies, and the relation- ship between the labor market and compulsory school age attendance. Addi- tionally, I worked with senior offi cials at the Treasury in preparation for their upcoming testimonies in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work on a project concerning current economic trends and conditions in the USA. I chose to study consumer credit and revolving credit delinquencies. My work will be included in a memo for Secretary Mnuchin in the near future. Th is internship experience confi rmed my passion for economic policy and the global macroeconomy. I am so thankful for my experience at Th ornton Academy, which indeed prepared me for a changing world. From the variety of classes I took to the dedicated faculty, Th ornton Academy is truly a gem." 24 and enjoy my grandkids as each one goes off to college. Married for 52 years to my wonderful Laurie.” Class of 1962 Margaret Colomb Reed shares, “Herbie & I celebrated 50 years of marriage in February (2018).” Class of 1974 Stephen R. Dupuis shares that he retired aft er 42 years working as a soft ware engineer in electronics manufacturing. Stephen is now a candidate for the Maine State Legislature, House District 14 in Saco. Class of 1979 Perian Pendleton Carpenter is a Mobility Manager for ShuttleBus- Zoom, a public transportation company run by Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee. "I have been with the company for 10 years doing various jobs but most recently as a Mobility Manager. In April, I launched the Transit Angel Project which allows businesses and organizations donate money to purchase passes which in turn get donated to other organizations in need. Our goal is to break down the barriers as to why people can't get a job or go to work, get an education, go to medical appointments or seek treatment for addiction. Also, we want to help our elder age in place. Our veterans need our help along with many others who fi nd themselves homeless and struggling in general." David B. Gannon writes in to tell us he works as a Project Executive for Webcor Builders in San Francisco, CA.