IN THIS ISSUE
2 From the Headmaster
4 Feature Stories
Family Matters : Retired Lieutenant Colonel Joel Levesque ’ 85
It ’ s a Way of Life : The Harris Family Farm
8 In the Classroom
Learning Outdoors : TA ’ s Anglers ’ and Cycling Clubs
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Trojans Qualify for National Geography Competition
TA Treasures
Our Residential Life Staff
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Alumni Spotlights
Home Is Where Your Art Is : Alden Cole ’ 62
Making an Impact : Allie Pettaway ’ 15
15 TAMS Update
Making Art While Apart
16 From the Arts
One Note at a Time : Callie Brennan ’ 12
18 Athletics
Senior Payton Jones : Joins the Exclusive 1,000 Points Club
20 Class Notes
22 In Memoriam & 1811 Society
Cover photo : " Beyond These Doors " Find the cover story , “ Family Matters ,” on pages 4-5 .
COVER PHOTO
CONTRIBUTORS
Katie Beane is the Director of Communications and editor of Postscripts . She is a story-teller who appreciates the power of words and their ability to cultivate community and connection . Outside of the office , you can find her spending time with her children and teaching yoga
Sydney Menard is the Assistant Director of Development and Marketing . She joined the Development Office two years ago and has enjoyed getting to know the Thornton community . Outside of work , Sydney co-founded and manages Camp Kita , a therapeutic summer camp for children bereaved by suicide loss .
Katy Nicketakis is the Associate Director of International Programs . She relishes the opportunity to share the stories of Thornton Academy with the world to help others discover what a great school we have .
Haley Thompson is the Director of Development and enjoys providing opportunities for TA alumni to stay connected and engaged with their alma mater . Outside of work , you will find Haley spending time with family and taking advantage of all that the great Maine outdoors has to offer .
Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy community by the Office of Communications .
Please contact communications @ thorntonacademy . org with corrections or story ideas .
This issue was designed by Alina McGinty .
Alumni Relations and Development Coordinator Giselle Tardiff ’ 90 enjoys helping with fundraising events , alumni functions , and connecting with the alumni community .
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