Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 20

In the News
Warner Siblings Inducted Into Halls of Fame
Mari Warner ‘77 was inducted into
the State University of New York
at Albany’s Hall of Fame in Fall
2014. A star player at Thornton and
University of Maine, Mari went on to
a successful 20-year coaching career
with SUNY and helped them transition
from Division III to Division I. She
became the school’s all-time leader
in women’s basketball coaching
victories, compiling a 299-213 record
and distinguishing herself at a pivotal
time for women’s sports. She currently
teaches Physical Education and
coaches girls basketball at Falmouth

High School. Mari identifies TA Coach
Phil Curtis, her father (Robert Warner,
a trainer for TA football for many years,
as well as a former trustee) and brother
(Bob Warner ‘72) as her mentors: “In
my coaching career, I always thought
about Mr. Curtis and what he stood for.
I reached out to him often. My dad had
me lifting weights in our cellar. He didn’t
care if it was my brother or me. He was
disciplined and knew that lifting was a big
part of the game. My brother was such
a great player and I learned so much by
watching him on the court.”

Photos courtesy of U. Albany Athletics

Robert “Bob” Warner, currently of Marblehead,
Massachusetts, was also recently recognized for
his athletic achievements. Bob was inducted into
the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob led the
Golden Trojans to the 1972 Western Maine final,
then set career rebounding records at the University
of Maine and became a 1,000-point scorer. He
played professionally in Europe for a year, and was a
graduate assistant coach at Boston University under
Rick Pitino.

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