Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2019 | Page 2

MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Graduates of the class of 2019 are applauded by a packed stadium as they make their way to their seats on the field in Dr.
Paul S. Hill, Jr. Stadium. This year’s Commencement celebrated the many successes and accomplishments of 380 Trojans!
Dear Alumni, Parents,
and Friends of
Thornton Academy,
When I became Headmaster in 2012,
I looked to what was then the future,
envisioning the kind of institution that
Thornton Academy would become.
Today, thanks to the dedication and
vision of countless individuals, I see a
school that has accomplished so much
and is more vibrant than ever before.
On page 8-9, you will see just how
much has changed over the years—new
and renovated buildings; a residential
program; technology advances; and
increased academic, athletic, and arts
opportunities. Despite all the changes,
one thing is clear: Thornton Academy
remains true to the legacy of excellence
built and carried on by generations of
alumni, faculty, and staff.
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The following pages describe some of
the most recent victories celebrated on
our campus—stories of perseverance
and resilience, academic curiosity and
achievement, athletic triumph, and
TA’s commitment to both tradition
and innovation. We also celebrate the
continued achievements of our alumni;
from rock stars to published authors to
Senior Olympians, we have so much to
be proud of.
As you read about all of these exciting
accomplishments, you will see it is only
fitting that the Victory Bell appears on
the cover of this edition of Postscripts.
The bell, once used to call students
to their work, has become a symbol
of perseverance and victory, steeped
in a tradition that binds Thornton
Academy’s earliest graduates with
current students.
I am just as excited about what lies
ahead as I was nearly eight years ago.
With a strong history and a future
that beckons with boundless potential,
Thornton Academy continues to be a
center of inspiration and innovation,
in our community and in our hearts.
I hope that you will continue with us on
this exciting path by staying connected,
taking opportunities to engage with our
community, or making a gift in support
of the Thornton Fund or Athletic
Complex Capital Campaign. You are
part of our history and our future and
we thank you.
Rene M. Menard ’88, Headmaster