Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 2

Headmaster Menard (second from
right) accompanied U.S. Senator
Angus King (ME) and U.S. Senator
Kelly Ayotte (NH) on a congressional
tour of Pratt & Whitney’s North
Berwick plant. Thornton Academy
students work at the plant as part of
the NTMA-U program. See story on
p. 19.

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From the Headmaster

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Innovation - Matt Davis ’07

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finds himself at the center of
a national food revolution.

Keeping Up with
Change - Chair of

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Alumni in the News -Tom

Madden ’04 & John Paul ’04 enter
the Portland craft beer scene.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends
of Thornton Academy,
and Arundel Machine, and national organizations like NTMA.
With the theme of “innovation,”
We have had great STEM-related
this issue of Postscripts strikes at
successes, particularly in precision
the heart of Thornton Academy’s
and
have
received
identity, highlighting a unique “ If our students are to be prepared for a ‘changing engineering,
commendation
from
industry
and
duality that balances two
world,’ we must look constantly forward.”
government
agencies,
as
well
as
from
centuries’ worth of cherished
individuals like U. S. Senator Angus
traditions with a stated mission
King. We are now exploring other fields
that embraces the future. If our
and
new
places
to
partner
with higher education, governmental
students are to be prepared for a “changing world” we must look
agencies,
and
the
tech
industry.
constantly forward. This generation of students will need more
and better preparation to meet the challenges ahead, equipped
We are fully committed to Thornton Academy’s mission and
with the knowledge and skills to handle situations and answer
our responsibility to prepare students for a changing world. This
questions that we cannot even imagine yet.
issue of Postscripts showcases several innovative endeavors, both
here on campus and in the lives of Thornton alumni. Our past
Tom Friedman, op-ed columnist for the New York Times,
accomplishments, as well as the successes that lie ahead, are built
advised business leaders to be “seeding, nurturing, inspiring,
on the strengths of our core values, our traditions, and our ability to
cultivating the ideas coming from below.” The same holds true
envision a future that is as strong as our past.
for educators. Encouraged by our forward-looking Board of
Trustees, our faculty work constantly to promote opportunities
for our students. We continue to develop pathways to career
exploration in the STEM fields through partnerships with the
University of Maine and the University of New England, and
Rene M. Menard ’88, Headmaster
through association with local industries like Pratt & Whitney

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Middle School - A glimpse

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Alumni Gatherings -

Athletics - Katy Jackson ’02

ventures into extreme sports;
Kathryn Larochelle ’04 brings
CrossFit to Saco; Lori Smith ’88
coaches TA field hockey to States.

Arts - Emma Arenstam

Campbell ’04 turns TA dance
program into a powerhouse.

Mission - Thornton Academy
re-examines its mission and shares
the outcome of a year-long
reflection.

TA International -

International students mentor
readers at Young School; Tony
Palumbo ’07 and Allyson
Thompson ’07 teach in Dubai;
partnerships with Vietnam and
Germany continue to grow.

Technology and New Media
Department David Arenstam
describes how Thornton Academy
keeps up with change.

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Philanthropy - This
year’s Auction theme is
“Building Community;” precision
machining program receives
generous donation from Rotary
Club.

at TAMS’ 10th year; TATV
introduces live streaming;
actors and dancers prepare for
spring musical The Lion King.

Recaps from New York City,
California, and Florida; upcoming
reunions; Athletics Hall of Fame.

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1811 Society - Hebron Adams

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Class Notes - Marc Paquette
’75 honored for 35 years of service
with the Saco Fire Department;
Kate Berry ’01 starts design
business.

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TA Treasure - Inside

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beloved Thornton Hall students
study the Classics.

In Memoriam

Director of Operations Matt Davis ’07 enjoys a
moment at Blue Apron’s New York Headquarters
before heading back to the packing facility where the
company measures, packages, and ships perishable
ingredients for five million meals per month to
households. Story on p.4. Photo by Winnie Jeng.

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CONTRIBUTORS
Patricia Erikson—When she isn’t chasing
amazing stories, you can find the Director
of Communications running on an island or
swimming in an impossibly cold Casco Bay.
Emma Deans—Communications Associate
Emma is passionate about storytelling via
photos, videos, and social media. On weekends,
she hikes and travels with her fiancé Kyle.
Lindsay LaPrad Hudnor—As Director of
Development, Lindsay meets with fascinating
people every day who are passionate about
Thornton Academy. When she’s not in the office,
she loves cooking and boating with her family.
Krissy Mailman ’04— As Assistant Director of
Development, Krissy loves to use her journalism
background to highlight all the great things
alumni are up to. She also knows her way around
mountains, barnyards, and cribbage boards.
Brittany Brown—Develo