Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2019 | Page 16

A LU M N I R E C O G N I T I O N
Celebrating a tradition of excellence!
Thornton Academy Alumni Awards
Our alumni are outstanding. They are innovators, educators, scientists, athletes, humanitarians, and artists—
leaders in their careers and communities. Each year, the Alumni Association celebrates the accomplishments
and volunteerism of our alumni and community members by honoring them with the following awards:
Athletic Hall of Fame
This award honors individual athletes
and teams who have contributed
greatly to TA athletics. The annual
induction ceremony takes place
during Homecoming Weekend and
nominations are due on May 1.
2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF
FAME AWARDEES:
Jenny Pierpont ’06:
Champion Track & Field Athlete
Megan Angis ’03: Golf Champion
Lance Lavoie ’89: Football &Baseball
Standout
1957 Golf Team: (Bob Whelan ’57,
Frank Morse ’58, Morton Rosen ’57,
Bob Miniutti ’58, Walter Davis ’58,
Linc Warner ’59, Richard Nason ’58,
Danny Polackwich ’61): League
Champions
Frank Sears ’75: Telegram League
Batting Champion
McNabb Brothers (John ’60, David
’63, Dennis ’63, Steve ’74, Jeff ’76):
Outstanding Athletic Performances
Distinguished Alumni
Award
Our Distinguished Alumni Award
recognizes outstanding lifetime
accomplishments by TA alumni and
seeks to foster aspirations in recent
graduates and current students. It is
presented at a spring Pillar Assembly.
Nominations are due by January 6. This award goes to an individual who
has “gone above and beyond the call
of duty,” offering countless hours of
their valuable time to make Thornton
Academy a better place. It is presented
during half-time of the Homecoming
football game. Nominations are due
by May 1.
Public Service Award Congratualtions to the 2019
recipient of the Unsung Hero Award:
The Public Service Award recognizes
an alum for their outstanding public
service and volunteerism. The awardee
is honored at a spring Pillar Assembly.
Nominations are due by January 6.
Join us at Homecoming
as we honor the 2019
Hall of Fame inductees!
More info at:
thorntonacademy.org/
homecoming
Learn more about past recipients and make your nominations
online at thorntonacademy.org/alumni/alumni-awards.
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Unsung Hero Award
Story by Haley Thompson · Photos courtesy of TA Staff
ANITA COTE
If you've been to a home football or
basketball game, the Lobster Bowl,
and even the NE track meets that are
held here on campus, you've probably
seen Anita. She has been a mainstay
at TA ticket booths since 1987. Her
son Craig ’88 played football for the
Golden Trojans, and daughter Jen
’90 competed on the field hockey
team. Anita has also watched two
grandchildren graduate; Thomas ’17
& Andrew ’19!
In 2016, Anita lost her beloved
husband Spike who was a constant
by her side at the ticket booth.
Despite this loss, Anita has remained
steadfast—game after game, ticket
after ticket, Anita always shows up and
cheers on the maroon and gold. Thank
you, Anita!