Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Winter 2008 | Page 20

www.thorntonacademy.org July. Brad Gallant married Karen Leclerc in April 2007. He attended USM and is now employed by Maine Cardiology Associates. 2001 Catherine Merrow graduated from the University of Maine/Farmington in December 2005 and did an art internship at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She is a development assistant at Franklin Community Health Network, and is engaged to marry Evan Thornton in June 2009. Elizabeth Riley earned an MA in education from Springfield College in 2007. Esther Johnson joined Creative Work Systems of Portland in August as a team leader. Hilary Kurlanska married Tom Ventura ‘99 in October. She is a health teacher at Bonny Eagle Middle School, and Tom is a finish carpenter with Ventura & Son Stair Builders. They are living in Saco. Alex Lovell returned from Iraq in December, and he and Randi LeBlanc ‘02 and their puppy Nanook have moved to Anchorage, AK. Matthew Wood and Kathline Brichetto welcomed a son, Devon, in November. Morgan Gregoire and Danielle Boucher of Biddeford announced the birth of a daughter, Olivia, in November. Joshua Tripp and Lorie Fecteau welcomed a daughter, Faith, in July 2007. 2002 Sarah Fluet earned an associate degree at Southern Maine Community College in culinary arts, and a BA in food service management at Johnson and Wales. She is working as a manager for ARAMARK at USM. Nicholas Bell is a second year law student at Duquesne University. In July 2007 he married Patricia O’Connor Freyvogel in Pittsburgh, PA. Katherine Michaud is living in Washington, DC, and working at the Office of Management and Budget. Heather Crocker graduated from the University of Southern Maine in May 2007 with a degree in theater. She interned during the summer at Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Laconia, NH, and hopes to continue with a career in stage management and lighting design. Randi LeBlanc and Alex Lovell ‘01 and their puppy Nanook have moved to Anchorage, AK. Justin LaChance and Danielle Brown ‘05 welcomed a daughter, Lillian, in November. The family lives in Dayton. Jennifer Clanton and her boy friend JT Banks of Kentucky announced the arrival of a baby girl, Jasmyne, in May. 2003 Katy Moy presented her senior music recital in jazz and classical voice at the University of Southern Maine in December. Monica Russo graduated from Massachusetts College of Art in May 2007, Ashley Peterson graduated from Springfield College last spring, and Rebecca Wagner earned a degree from Hamilton College. Andrew Camden completed the four-year officer development program at the U.S. Naval Acad- 20 emy in Annapolis, MD, in May 2007 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He went on to Pensacola for flight school and Corpus Christi for flight training. He’s enjoying the experience, and isn’t sure of his next assignment. Ben Haley graduated from Bucknell University in the spring of 2007 with a BS in business management. He is interning at Portland Magazine. Jessica Sicard graduated from Mount Ida College last spring with a BS in interior design. She works for the Martin Group at the Boston Design Center in South Boston and lives in Brighton. Jessica Beliveau announced the birth of a daughter, Calliegh, in March 2007. Jessica Paul is living in the Bangor/Brewer area with her fiance, David Butler, of Stratton, ME. Jessica is working in the operating room at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth as a certified surgical technologist and continues to pursue First Assist School. Cory Lefrebvre and Elyce Bonnell of Saco welcomed a son, Isaac, in December. A son, Jackson, was born to Errin Abbott Picard and her husband Jean in July. 2004 Tom Madden finished his soccer career at Bryant University last October, and will go into the record books with the best goalsagainst average in the program’s history. “Every year he just kept getting better,” said his coach. Tom is majoring in finance. Kayla Viger St. Pierre and her husband Ryan welcomed the birth of a son, Gregory, in November. He joins a sister, Devynn, 1. A daughter, Hannah, was born to  Erica LaPointe and Derek Goff of Biddeford in October. Tyler Birkemose a nd his wife Tamika of Saco welcomed a daughter, Kianna, in November. Lisa Earnhardt is engaged to marry Matthew Oliver in May 2009. And Maeghan McLaughlin is engaged to Chad Lizotte. They had a son, Kaleb, in August. Jeffrey Antoine and Whitney Peterson welcomed a daughter, Trinity, in June. 2005 Jessica Janson is in her third year at University of Southern Maine, majoring in accounting, and works full time at Rivergreen Bank. Danielle Sullivan, a music education major at University of Maine/Orono, is studying at the University of Wales in Bangor, Wales, this year. Jaclyn Perry bought a home in August and has owned Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems since December 2006. She is working on a degree in business. Kelsey Gobeil married Bradley Earley in June 2007. They are both employed by the U.S. Navy in San Diego and live in Imperial Beach, CA. Danielle Brown and Justin LaChance ‘02 welcomed a daughter, Lillian, in November. The family lives in Dayton. Danielle Coon and Brad Bell welcomed a daughter, Kylie, in January. 2006 Christian List sends greetings to his classmates. He visited China REUNIONS 2008 For more information on upcoming reunions, contact the Alumni Office at [email protected], or [phone], x234, or check the TA Web site at www.thorntonacademy.org. Senior Alumni Reunion Sat., Sept. 20. The 15th annual reunion luncheon for the Classes of 1927-1957. 11:30 a.m. at TA’s Atkinson Dining Commons. Watch for an invitation in August, or call the Alumni Office at 207/282-3361 x234. Homecoming Sat., Sept. 27 48 58 63 68 73 78 83 88 93 98 Morning—class reunion activities, campus tours, Athletic Hall of Fame induction. 12 pm—parade, 1:30—football game vs. Westbrook. Alumni welcome to participate in the parade! 60th Reunion. The class will join others at the Senior Alumni Reunion on Sat., Sept. 20, then gather for breakfast on Sun., Sept. 21 at 9 am at Captain’s Galley. Janet Garon Huot—207/283-3052. 50th Reunion. Sat., Sept. 27. Homecoming. The class plans a continental breakfast & campus tour, special seats at the football game, & dinner at Captain’s Galley. More information soon. The reunion committee is meeting now to plan a fun time. If you’d like to join us, we’d love to have you! Lois Currier Soucy—934-4960. No reunion planned. If you’re interested in organizing a get-together, call the Alumni Office—207/282-3361 x234 or [email protected]. No plans yet. If you’d like to help organize a reunion, contact the Alumni Office. Sat., Sept 27. Homecoming. The committee is planning a fun celebration, with breakfast & a campus tour in the morning, the parade and football game, and an evening event at Biddeford Saco Country Club. John Rondeau— [email protected] Sat., Sept 27. Homecoming. Morning campus tour, evening get-together at Mulligan’s. Kim Graffam Pierce – [email protected] or 282-9865. One idea that’s in the air: Fri. & Sat., July 18 &19. Lakefront or oceanfront family party, optional camping. Ideas, suggestions, more info: Jon Stewart at jon@ jdstewartfinancial.com or www.jdstewartfinancial. com/1988.htm. Bob LePauloue is getting some folks together to plan a casual celebration, maybe at Homecoming. If you’re interested in helping, contact him soon—robert. [email protected] or 282-3361 x332. Sat., Sept. 27. Homecoming. Classmates are planning a campus tour and fun get-together. Contact Caron Smith Pelletier—[email protected]. in March 2007 with the Eckerd College Choir as part of a cultural exchange. “One of our performances was on the Great Wall. The trip was life changing. I will be attending fall semester in London,” Christian wrote. Jacquelyn Linscott married Jeffrey Milosevic in October. They plan to live in Biddeford after Private Milosevic’s POSTSCRIPTS * WINTER 2008 tour of duty in Iraq. 2007 Jason Perreault graduated from basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois in August and was transferred to Norfolk, VA, where he is attached to the VFA-143 F-18 fighter squadron.