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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