IN THIS ISSUE
Cover photo : Side by Side . Find the cover story , “ Stronger Together ,” on pages 4-5 .
2 From the Headmaster
4 Feature Stories
Jennifer Shuler Cote ’ 90 & Ali Cote ’ 17 are Stronger Together
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TA Treasures
Thornton ’ s School Nurses Tackle COVID-19
Our Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
COVER PHOTO
CONTRIBUTORS
What They Do Best : Ryan Sommer ’ 94 & Erika Lowe Dube ’ 97 Bring the Community Together
8 # SeniorsUnite2020
Coming TOGETHER to Celebrate our Seniors
10 Athletics
Rewriting the Playbook : Thornton Academy in the Wake of the Pandemic
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In the Classroom
Embracing Fun : Kristyn Smythe , TA ' s 2020 Teacher of the Year
14 TAMS Update
Keeping Community Close During Closure
18 Alumni Spotlights
The Puzzle Shed : Heidi Parker Paulette ’ 92
Making the Most of It : Melody Jordan Laskey ’ 79
20 Alumni Awards
21 Class Notes
22 In Memoriam & 1811 Society
24 2019-2020 Annual Report
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Auction Update
Katie Beane is the Director of Communications and editor of Postscripts . She is a story-teller who appreciates the power of words and their ability to cultivate community and connection . Outside of the office , you can find her spending time with her children and teaching yoga .
Sydney Menard is TA ’ s Assistant Director of Development & Marketing . She joined the Development Office two years ago and has enjoyed getting to know the Thornton community . Outside of work , Sydney co-founded and manages Camp Kita , a therapeutic summer camp for children bereaved by suicide loss .
Katy Nicketakis is the Associate Director of International Programs . She relishes the opportunity to share the stories of Thornton Academy with the world to help others discover what a great school we have .
Haley Thompson is the Director of Development and enjoys providing opportunities for TA alumni to stay connected and engaged with their alma mater . Outside of work , you will find Haley spending time with family and taking advantage of all that the great Maine outdoors has to offer .
Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy community by the Office of Communications .
Please contact communications @ thorntonacademy . org with corrections or story ideas .
This issue was designed by Alina McGinty .
Giselle Tardiff ’ 90 is the Alumni Relations & Development Coordinator and enjoys helping with fundraising events , alumni functions , and connecting with the alumni community .
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