2 From the Headmaster
4 Achievement
In This Issue
2 From the Headmaster
4 Achievement
Ben Nasse ’ 93 , David Baker ’ 76 , Jim Godbout ’ 80 , Christine ( Babcock ) Blake ’ 91 , Daisy Blake ’ 17 , Jim Trask ’ 80
15 NEASC Update
TA adopts pillars and clarifies its mission
14 Finance
10th annual Thornton Fund Auction , Good Shepherd Parish donation
16 Arts
Carmen ( Cassette ) Johnson ’ 72 , Elizabeth Roy ’ 18
20 Athletics
Michael Laverriere ’ 17 , Nick Bartholomew ’ 17 , Libby Pomerleau ’ 16 , Gary Stevens
22 School Sweethearts
David Verrill ’ 46 , Anna ( Kosta ) Verrill ’ 46
24 International
Mitchell Dehtere ’ 14 , Syed Banoori ’ 13
26 Technology
Jeff Christenbury ’ 03 , Josh Pulsifer ’ 06
28 TAMS
Kindness Matters campaign , Julia Clukey Courage Award
30 TA Treasure
Mary ’ s Walk dedicated to longtime volunteer Ken Janson ’ 72
32 Alumni In The News
Brooks Landry ’ 00 , Jennifer ( Conley ) Burnett ’ 98
33 1811 Society
Steve Cote ’ 64
34 Gatherings / Reunions
36 Class Notes
38 Class Agent Spotlight , Faculty Notes
39 In Memoriam
COVER PHOTO
Benjamin Nasse ’ 93 serves as Director of Technology at Thornton Academy and is a Dorm Parent in Stasio Hall . Under Ben ’ s leadership , Thornton has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School . Read the story on p . 4 . Cover photo by Ben Nasse .
CONTRIBUTORS
Postscripts Editor and Designer Emma Deans loves hearing stories about TA alumni . On the weekends she enjoys reading , walking in the woods , and playing with her golden retriever Annie .
After 11 years in the classroom as a teacher of French , Spanish , Geometry , and Geography , Katy Nicketakis will step into a new role as Associate Director of Marketing and Summer Programming this spring . She is particularly excited to share the stories of Thornton Academy with the world and help others to discover what a great school we have !
Brittany Brown ’ s role is shifting from Development to Communications in her 6 th year at TA . She loves interacting with all demographics of the Thornton community and looks forward to this new venture . In her spare time , she enjoys hand lettering and bringing her dog to the beach with her fiancé .
As a Career Development and Community Outreach Associate , Linda Verville connects students to workforce opportunities and off-campus learning resources . She is a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador , Rotarian , Interact Advisor , and TA Mentor Program Coordinator .
As Director of Development , Lindsay LaPrad Hudnor 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 .
As Assistant Director of Development , Krissy Mailman ’ 04 loves to use her journalism background to highlight all of the great things alumni are up to . She serves as an advisor to the Equestrian Club .
Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy community by the Communications Office . Please contact communications @ thorntonacademy . org with corrections or story ideas . This issue was designed by Emma Deans . Read the online version at : www . postscriptsalumnimagazine . com .
David Arenstam is Chair of the Technology and New Media Department at TA and also teaches English courses . He published a novel in 2016 called Homecoming : A Soldier ’ s Story of Loyalty , Courage , and Redemption .
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