Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 6

BUILDING THE TRADITION Athletic Complex Capital Campaign Update T hanks to the generosity of our alumni, friends, and community partners, $2.6 million has been raised towards the $3 million fundraising goal! As the final fundraising phase of the Athletic Complex Capital Campaign approaches, the generous partici- pation of alumni, friends, local businesses, and the TA community continues to be encouraging. Groups of former classmates and teammates are working to put together group gifts that will allow them to name spaces in the new facility in honor of their graduating class, a favorite coach or their athletic teams. Through these col- laborative efforts, the project is becoming yet another tie that binds together the students of yesterday with those of tomorrow. CHAMPIONSHIP. FOR THE HAIL MARY PASS. FOR THE SCHOOL RECORD. FOR FOR THE RELAY TEAM. FOR THE SEASON. FOR THE RIVALRY. FOR THE FRIE FOR THE GAME. FOR THE VICTORY BELL. FOR THE HISTORY. FOR THE LIGHTS FOR GAME. FOR THE UNEXPECTED WIN. FOR THE COACH. FOR THE MEMORIE FOR THE LIGHTS. FOR THE DETERMINATION. FOR THE SPORTSMANSHIP. FOR UNIFORM. FOR THE TEAMMATES. FOR THE BUS RIDES. FOR THE SECONDS SH THE FANS. FOR THE PERSONAL RECORD. FOR THE SEMI FINA LS. FOR M A K E YO U R M A R K GET IN THE GAME! You have a chance to make your mark and leave your legacy while helping build the future of Thornton Academy. Commemorate a special person, team, or moment by adorning a seat ($1,000) or locker ($500) in the newly renovated Linnell Gymnasium– you can make a one-time gift or make a pledge to be paid over time. “On behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee, we offer our sincere gratitude to those who have already given their support and made their investment in the future of Thornton Academy and the Saco community. It is not too late to say “count me in” and join us in building the tradition of TA. A gift of any size makes a difference and helps us towards our $3 million goal. “We look forward to updating you with our future success- es as we work to close out this capital campaign and start construction on the new facility. This is an exciting new chapter for TA and we are thrilled to share it with you” says Eric Purvis ’81, President of the Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee. Interior of the new 40,000 sq. ft. field house. “I’m excited to support TA's Capital Campaign, the building of the new field house and the renovation of Linnell Gymnasium. Having an engraved bleacher seat in the new gym is a great way to do this and to commemorate my family’s history with the school.” -Jay Lowe ’92 “I spent many hours in the locker room and on the court at TA. The gym has waited a very long time for an upgrade. I am excited to put my name on a locker - it will be awesome to see an improved facility that TA athletes can enjoy.” -Mari Warner ’77 Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of a new era in Trojan athletics. Visit thorntonacademy.org/makeyourmark to claim your seat or locker today! Limited opportunities available. Other naming opportunities are available. Please contact Associate Head for Advancement, John Ritzo, for more information at [email protected]. 6 Story by Haley Thompson 7