Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Summer 2007 | Page 11

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Graduation 2007
Thornton Academy presented high school diplomas to
278 students in the class of 2007 on June 3 in the William
S. Linnell Gymnasium.
Thornton Academy Headmaster Carl J. Stasio Jr.
presided over the ceremony. He reminded students
to thank family members, friends, teachers and all of
the unsung heroes who helped make their graduation
possible. This year’s ceremony also included an address
by a special guest, the Honorable Glenn Cummings,
speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. Reflecting
on the life and works of Abraham Lincoln, Cummings
encouraged students always to believe they have
something to give to others, and that self-belief will help
them to thrive in any situation. Valedictorian Matthew
T. Davis, meanwhile, told his classmates to be brave and
bold as they continue on life’s journey after Thornton
Academy.
Diplomas were presented by James E. Nelson ‘67,
president of Thornton Academy’s Board of Trustees,
with assistance from Mary Nasse, then associate head of
school. Awards and donor scholarships were presented by
Stasio and Gregory Paradis ‘91, dean of the senior class.
Rounding out the ceremony was a performance of
“Remember Me This Way” was given by senior soloists
Elizabeth Giacomantonio and Erika Meiler with the
Thornton Academy Chamber Singers and Senior Chorus,
under the direction of Catherine Murray.
Above, Samantha Henderson embraces a friend
as the two congratulate
one another after the
graduation ceremony. At
left, Brittany Giroux (left)
and Sarah Rivest (right)
are both smiling on their
big day. At right, Kathy
Chau has just picked up
her diploma. Below left,
Kyle Alexander walks
through the hug line and
congratulates a fellow
classmate. Below right,
a group of students
pose for the cameras.
From left to right in the
front row are Jeff Cote,
Silvia Serban and Kori
Kaloyares. From left to
right in the back row are
Mike Cronin, Sean Campbell, Cassandra Collins
and Suzanna Pinette. All
photos by Shawn Patrick
Ouellette ‘89.

POSTSCRIPTS * SUMMER 2007

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