SUMMER 2011
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Board of Trustees
2010/2011 Officers
Mr. Richard L. Gardner ’58
President
Mr. Dennis L. Mahar ’79
Vice President
Ms. Traci L. Sanborn ’81
Secretary
Mr. Clinton E. Gardner ’49
Treasurer
Mr. Dean M. McGuire ’99
Assistant Treasurer
Additional Trustees
Mr. Larry Barker
Mrs. Elizabeth Begin
Mr. Brian S. Cates ’72
Mrs. MaryEllen Day ’87
Dr. John F. Gaddis ’65
Mr. Michael Hennessey
Mr. Nicholas C. Lemieux ’93
Mrs. Suzanne Plaisted
Mrs. Linda F. Varney
Mrs. Susan West ’71
Honorary Trustees
Mrs. Jane E. Bell
Mr. David C. Burns ’67
Mr. Donald Brown ’77
Dr. Harold W. Crosby, Jr. ’66
Mr. Dean Crosman ’75
Ms. Bettina L. Davis ’60
Mrs. Sandra S. Davis ’53
Mr. Arthur W. Gardner ’38
Mrs. Patricia M. Hall
Mr. Francis J. Hallissey
Mrs. Dolores G. Hanson ’55
Mr. Michael Hinerman ’69
Mr. Arthur W. Hoar ’37
Mrs. Marcia Jackson
Mr. John S. Johnson ’53
Mrs. Suzanne Mace
Mr. Ralph S. Mahar
Mrs. Hope Prout
Mr. Ricky W. Ramsdell ’76
Mr. Edwin Randall ’67
Mr. Donald G. Smith ’71
Mr. Richard H. Young ’55
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News from the Head of School
This year has been filled with many lessons and a new
appreciation for Washington Academy and those who sup-
port it. There is an old folk tale called “Stone Soup” that
reminds me of the sacrificial contributions that people
make for the Academy. In this story a traveler comes to
a village carrying nothing more than an empty pot. The
traveler fills the pot with water, drops a large stone in it,
and places it over a fire. One villager becomes curious and
asks what he is doing and the traveler answers that he is
making “stone soup”, which tastes wonderful, although it
still needs a little bit of garnish to improve the flavor. The villager does not mind
parting with a bit of carrot to help out, so it gets added to the soup. Another
villager hands them a little bit of seasoning to help them out. More and more
villagers walk by, each adding another ingredient. Finally, a delicious and nour-
ishing pot of soup is enjoyed by all.
The great work that Washington Academy does each year for its students is
made possible by the sacrificial work of our faculty members, staff, administra-
tors, and coaches. Each one does something special and significant, and does
so at personal sacrifice…of their time, talent and energy. As I walk around the
school late each afternoon I always see faculty assisting students, when most
would already be home with their families. This extra time and effort along with
the good work that goes on in the classroom are the ingredients that support
the accomplishments of our students. I am proud that the Academy is a place
where students can achieve more than they realized that they could. Paula and
I experienced this in a new way this year when our nephew, Stephen, moved in
with us for his senior year. Stephen regularly shared with us his appreciation of
his new teachers, the great teaching that went on in his classes, and his teachers’
willingness to go the extra mile for him, and for his classmates.
Another group that has inspired me this year is those who have contributed
to the Academy’s first capital campaign, “Tomorrow Begins Today.” Each one
has added their portion as they were able, but as a group they have assisted us
in getting closer to our goal of $1,875,000. Both of these groups provide very
important ingredients to ensure the success of Washington Academy’s students.
Kind Regards,
Judson McBrine
Judson McBrine is
pictured with his wife
Paula, and their nephew
Stephen McBrine at
Washington Academy’s
2011 graduation.
Graduation 2011
Earning distinction as Valedictorian is Chloe
Barnett, daughter of Tom and Barbara Bar-
nett of Dennysville. Chloe has been involved
in a variety of activities, including art club,
youth government, Latin club, envirothon,
and the varsity swim team. She also figures
skated competitively with the St. Croix Skat-
ing club for eight years, and has an intense
passion for sailing. She is Treasurer of the
National Honor Society, having been induc-
ted in her sophomore year, and represented
WA at the American Legion Girls’ State pro-
gram the summer of 2010. She also is a very
talented writer and received a perfect 800 on
the writing section of her SATs. She has been
a contributor to W.A.’s literary publication,
the Silver Quill, Washington County High
School Writer’s Symposium, Teen Ink. Addi-
tionally, in 2010 she attended the Stone Coast
Writer’s workshop. Chloe is undecided as to
where she will attend college, but is planning
to double major in gender studies and pre-law.
Washington Academy 2011 Honor Parts
Judson McBrine, Head of School at Washington Academy in East Machias,
proudly announces the honor parts for the graduating Class of 2011 as follows:
This year’s Salutatorian is Jordan Porter, son
of Scott and Arlene Porter of Whiting. Jordan
has participated in varsity basketball, soccer
and tennis. He was chosen for the 2nd team
PVC All Star in tennis and the All Academic
PVC All Star team in basketball. He is the Vice
President of the National Honor Society,
President of his Senior Class, and participates
in Beyond Belief Youth Group, Students
Teaching About Respect (STARS), art club
and prom committee. He was chosen to be
a member of Prom Court. He has been a con-
tributor to W.A.’s literary publication, the
Silver Quill, Young Writer’s Symposium, and
Teen Ink. He received the Maine Principals
Award. Jordan will be attending the Univer-
sity of New England, where he will major in
Nursing.
KATHERINE ACKLEY
First Honor Essayist for Wash-
ington Academy’s Class of 2011
is
Katherine Ackley
, daughter
of Kevin and Sharon Ackley
of East Machias. Katherine has
been involved in chess club,
latin club and art club. Katherine will attend
the Maine College of Art and will major in
Art. She has received the Maine College of
Art Full-Tuition scholarship, which is pres-
ented to a student who demonstrates a high
level of academic and artistic achievement.
KIRA ARNOLD
Second Honor Essayist is
Kira Arnold, daughter of
Dr. Julia Arnold and Patricia
Godin of Trescott. Kira has par-
ticipated in softball, basketball
and varsity tennis and volley-
ball, being team captain for volleyball her
senior year. She was class treasurer her junior
year and parliamentarian her senior year. She
also participated in chorus, yearbook, and was
a peer proctor. Kira will be attending Vassar
College, where she will major in Psychology.
CHLOE BARNETT
VALEDICTORIAN
SALUTATORIAN
FIRST HONOR ESSAYIST
SECOND HONOR ESSAYIST
JORDAN PORTER
Berea College
College of the Atlantic
Connecticut College
Husson University
Kennebec Valley Community College
LIM College
Lynn University
Maine College of Art
Maine Maritime Academy
Rivier College
Smith College
St. Joseph’s College
Thomas College
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Universal Technical Institute
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Maine at Machias
University of Maine at Orono
University of Miami
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina
University of Southern Maine
Vassar College
Washington County Community College
Wellesley College
2011 Graduates of Washington Academy are going places…
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School News
2011 Principal’s Award
Recipient
Jordan Porter of Whit-
ing, a senior at Wash-
ington Academy, has
been selected to re-
ceive the 2011 Princi-
pal’s Award, Head of
School Judson Mc-
Brine announced to-
day. The award, spon-
sored by the Maine
Principals’ Associa-
tion, is given in recognition of a high school
senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.
Jordan Porter, Mr. McBrine and other
award winners and their principals will attend
an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event
Center in Bangor on Saturday, April 2, 2011
at 1:00 PM.
The Honors Luncheon recognizes these
outstanding students with the presentation
of an individual plaque and the awarding
of five $1,000 scholarships in the names of
Horace O. McGowan and Richard W. Tyler.
Mr. McGowan and Mr. Tyler were former
Maine principals and executive directors of
the Association.
The Principal’s Award is presented in
more than 130 Maine public and private high
schools by member principals of the MPA,
the professional association which represents
Maine’s school administrators.
The 2011 Mr. WA Winner
P
atrick Means, a senior at Washington Academy, competed against fellow male class-
mates in the annual Mr. WA contest on April 2 and was crowned Mr. WA. The con-
test was a fundraiser for the Senior Class Project Graduation. Other contestants vying
for the title were Paul Jans, Graham Pingree, Garrett Hopkins, Thomas Moody, Jay
Beaudoin II, David Mahar, Carlos Montero, and Brandon Ellsworth. The judge’s panel
included WA teachers Malcolm Holmes, Heidi Reynolds, Emily Navarro, Gina Gaetani,
and the student judge was senior Jordan Porter. They judged the competitors in cate-
gories such as confidence, originality, creativity, and interaction with the audience.
The master of ceremony was teacher Sam Leavitt. Each contestant took part in an even-
ing wear and sportswear competition, answered questions, and performed a talent.
Singing the song “L-O-V-E” for their talent competition were
Paul Jans, Garrett Hopkins, Graham Pingree, and Thomas
Moody.
Patrick Means, the 2011 Mr. WA
Back Row (L-R): Eddie Cotton, Diwen Shi, Dewey Sheehan, Brandelyn Hodgdon, Mara Lookabaugh, Erik Anthony, Gianna Porter,
Emma Huntley, Jon McBrine, Ngan Thai, Tai Thai, Chan Hee, Hannah Sprague, Felicia Pepin, Tammy Ramsdell; Front Row (L-R):
Jodie Handrahan, Carlos Montero, Tobias Francis, Manny Aretakis, Michael Lee
Ski Club Takes Trip to Sugarloaf Mountain
The Washington Academy Ski Club took a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain to hit the
slopes this
past winter. Jodie Handrahan, a teacher at WA who heads up the club, takes the group skiing
about three to four times each winter. Jodie commented, “We had a great day! The conditions
were incredible”.
“Cheer” with WA Cheerleaders
The WA Varsity cheerleaders are spreading
“cheer” in the community! On Valentine’s Day,
February 14, 2011, the cheerleaders visited
with the residents at the Machias Maine Vet-
erans’ Home and Davis Estates. They passed
out colorful carnations and handmade Valen-
tine’s Day cards to the residents. They even per-
formed a few cheers! The Washington Academy
Cheerleaders are coached by Rebekah Cox.
Coach Rebekah Cox, Madison Barker, Jenessa Sprague,
Carrie Dinsmore, Shelby Whitman, Rebecca Whitney, Gianna
Porter, Emma Huntley, Skye Davis, and Blayne Chaffey pose
with Davis Estates resident Constance Cox.
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National Honor Society Inducts New Members
Washington Academy’s National Honor
Society held their induction ceremony on
March
23
at the East Machias Congregational
Church. Three year members Molly Abrams
(National Honor Society President), Chloe
Barnett and Jordan Porter and two year mem-
bers Elizabeth Hull, Allison Holmes, Mara
Lookabaugh, Christopher Plaisted, Taylor
Seeley, Yiming Ye, Brittney Jamieson,
Rachael Mahar, Matthew Talbot and Kelly
Sawyer welcomed new members along with
families, friends, and WA Trustees. New mem-
bers include seniors Kira Arnold, Madison
Barker, Jay Beaudoin II, Kayleigh Bridges,
Lea Bushman, Candice Craven, Audrey Curry, Ethan Davis, Taylor Davis, Erik Doherty, Kameron
Hanson-Auld, Garrett Hopkins, Paul Jans, Tavoy Johnson, Tatum McFadden, Carlos Montero-
Moreno, Megan Paprocki, Courtney Radeka, Christy Smith, Jordan Spencer, Kirsten Taylor, Tai
Thai; juniors Taylor Ackley, Caleb Beal, Ashley Beam, Heather Blythe, Krysten Fabri, Meghan
Faulkingham, Jessie Hardy, Nicole Harman, Brandelyn Hodgdon, Jennifer Johnson, Matthew
McCaslin, Cameron Morrison, Crystal Naylor, An Nguyen, Lauren Quirk, Sophia Schmauderer,
Diwen Shi, Jenessa Sprague, Kirsti Wright, Anne Zegers; and sophomores Emmanuel Aretakis,
Jillian Day, Mackenzie Foss, Emily Hawkins, Breana Riquier, and Ben Rose. WA faculty member
Peter Rensema was the guest speaker. Music was provided by WA music teacher Sarah Holsapple
and student Mary Rose Nguyen. Congratulations to everyone on their achievements!
The 2011 National Honor Society Members
National Honor Society President Molly Abrams is pictured with
guest speaker Peter Rensema (left) and Head of School Judson
McBrine (right).
Community Based Education Key to Salmon Restoration
December 9th marked another first for
the WA Coastal Ecology Program. Stu-
dents from Mr. Sprangers’ and Mr.
Holmes’ classes assisted the US Fish
and Wildlife Service and Maine Depart-
ment of Marine Resources – Division of
Anadromous Fish release retired brood
stock back to the wild. Salmon held at
Green Lake and Craig Brook National
Fish Hatcheries are used as brood stock
for two years before being released
back to the wild. This year, 20 WA stu-
dents carefully transported the adult
salmon from the truck to the river.
These fish range in weight from 5 pounds to 25 pounds, and brought a great deal of excite-
ment to the students, many who have never seen fish this big.
Ashley Rier, Kayla Danahy, Jaqueline Thomas, and Ginny Esford
buckled in for their mission.
Science Class Journeys to Space
The students in the Integrated Science
(
IS
)
classes at recently went on a journey to space
at the Challenger Learning Center in Bangor.
During their simulated space mission to the
moon, the students were assigned jobs as mis-
sion controllers and astronauts. They solved
problems, communicated effectively, made de-
cisions, and worked as a team.
Catherine Kropp, IS teacher at WA com-
mented, “The scientific experiments were chal-
lenging and the realistic scenarios, like landing
on the moon and encountering a meteor show-
er, were dramatic and realistic.” This trip was
made possible by the generous sponsorship of
Machias Savings Bank.
Step Up Day
Over 415 students attended the annual
Step Up Day at Washington Academy on Fri-
day, May 13. Students spent the morning meet-
ing with their advisors and walking through
their fall schedule in 30-minute blocks. They
then attended a performance by Audio Body,
a one-of-a-kind performance combining phys-
ical comedy, cutting-edge technology, and live
music in the Gardner Gym and enjoyed the
sunny afternoon with a cook-out and field day
events. This annual event provides students
with an opportunity to test drive their fall
classes and make changes early, avoiding missed
classes in September while courses are being
juggled. A special thanks to Sherry Radeka who
organized this year’s WA Step Up Day.
Cassidy Cook enjoys some freshly made cotton candy at
this year’s Step Up Day at WA.
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School News continued...
Fourteen Washington Academy residential students visited Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School this spring to participate in the school’s
Culture Festival. WA has been participating in this festival for three years. The WA students were warmly welcomed with a song by the
student body and snacks in the library. The WA students come from countries all over the world including Rwanda, Spain, Nigeria, China,
Korea, Russia, Bosnia, and Vietnam. Throughout the day they gave presentations to the students that included slide shows, traditional
dress and calligraphy demonstrations. Mitchell Look, principal at Rose M. Gaffney, commented “The kids at RMG were very excited to
have the opportunity to learn about the culture of students from other countries. The younger students particularly liked the activities that
they did with the international students. They did a great job and made an impact on the RMG kids. We hope to be able to do this again.”
Residential Students Visit Elementary School
Ngan Thai in formal Vietnam dress. Chadia Uwamahoro talking to the class about her native
county Rwanda.
Ayomide Aimakhu engages the class about his home
in Nigeria.
Recent Disasters in Japan
Spur Government Class to Action
Mr. Charbonnaeu’s Government Class organized a school wide fund-
raiser for the Red Cross Japan relief effort. Students chose this com-
munity service-centered final exam to support the idea that a citizen’s
civic duty and pursuit of the American Dream should not just be lim-
ited to people of this nation.
A Day in the Life of a United States Senate Page
By Paul Jans ‘11
During the month of June
2010, I had the honor of
working as a U.S. Senate
Page in Washington, D.C.
I lived dormitory style with
thirty other high school jun-
iors from around the coun-
try. Daily, we prepared for
long eight to ten hour work
days depending on what bills
were on the Senate floor of
the Capitol. My job was to
assist Senators with their
daily tasks. During my stay in
D.C., I experienced how the
federal legislative body works
and assisted in the proces-
sion of visitors viewing the
casket of Senator Robert
Byrd. The Senate Page Program does an excellent job allowing high
school juniors to experience our living government.
CNA Program
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program’s students at WA
participated in Down East Community Hospital’s ten free colorectal
screenings in March, which was to raise awareness for the high inci-
dence of colorectal cancer of women in Washington County. Erin
Flannery, RN, who teaches the CNA program, was also one of two
nurses who initiated the project.
Front row left to right: Nicole Harman, Brandon Ellsworth, Candace Craven, Nikki Prescott,
Tatum McFadden, and Taylor Seeley. Back row left to right: Kaylyn Smith, Dr. Aziz Massaad,
Erin Ingalls, RN, Nicole Garcia, RN, Donna Renshaw, RN, Erin Flannery, RN, Heidi Schwinn, RN,
Carl Brow, CRNA, Karen Labonte, RN. (Not pictured: Dr. Leonid Brodsky and Juanita Boyd).
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One Act Play
T
he annual Formal Speaking Pro-
gram was held on April 27 at
WA’s Larson Library. Students re-
cited self-selected pieces in front
of an audience of family members,
friends, and school staff. The fol-
lowing students and their pieces
were: Heather Blythe- “O Cap-
tain! My Captain!” by Walt Whit-
man, Candace Craven- “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe,
Ben Rose- Monologue from Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are
Dead by Tom Stoppard, Matt Talbot- “Freedom” by Paul
Eluard, Rachel Young- “Daddy’s Day” by Cheryl Costello-
Forshey, and Anne Zegers- “Hymn to Isis”. The winners of
the Formal Speaking Contest were Ben Rose and Matt Talbot.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Lisa J. Athearn and Professor
of English Gerard NeCastro, both from the University of Maine
at Machias, and Librarian at the Porter Memorial Library Lee
McBride served as judges for the evening. Washington Academy
faculty assisting with the program were Mrs. Jean Plummer,
Ms. Jodie Handrahan, and Ms. Amy Axe.
(L-R) Ben Rose, Matt Talbot, Anne Zegers, Rachel Young, Candace Craven, and
Heather Blythe
Ben Rose and Matt Talbot, Formal
Speaking winners
Cathy Swain Receives National Recognition
Cathy Swain, Spanish teacher at WA, has been selected to attend a
summer study opportunity supported by the National Endowment for
the Humanities (NEH) titled “Medieval and Early Modern Islamic
Iberia.” The four-week program in Valencia and other cities in Spain is
directed by E. Michael Gerli, Commonwealth Professor of Hispanic
Studies at the University of Virginia. The sixteen selected teachers each
receive an award of $3,300 to cover their travel, studies, and living
expenses. The approximately 715 NEH Summer Scholars who parti-
cipate in these programs of study will teach almost 90,000 American
students the following year.
Formal Speaking Program
For this year’s one-act play production, the WA players presented
“Day Six”, written by Ed Monk. The plot involved the last day of creation
with trouble- the committee to design human beings was not working
out too well. A comedy with “serious” consequences when things go
wrong, male-female gender stereotypes were explored with humor and
urgency. The WA Players placed second in the Class B Eastern One Act
Play Regionals in Mount Desert Island. Rachel Young, Cyrus Vigil, and
Ben Rose received actors commendations.
The cast, directed by James Ausprey, included Rachel Young, Ben
Rose, Ali Librizzi, David Mahar, An Nguyen, Heather Blythe, Elizabeth
Hull, Cyrus Vigil, Chris Plaisted, Taylor Roos, Taylor Ackley, Andrew
Henderson, Chocorua Morrissette, Sheldon Otto, Donna-Ray Furlong,
Layla Lavigne, Ashley Rier, Cassidy Cook, and Kaitlyn Carl. It was pro-
duced with special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
(L-R): Charlie Fabri, Matt Talbot, Mr. Rensema (Coach), Renxiang Cai, Yiming Ye, Qian Yu,
Simeng Qu, Harry Wang, Shenjue Zhu, Diwen Shi, RuoFan Liu, Bokai Cai, Licki Wang
Math Team Wins State Math Meet
The WA Math Team was presented with State Championship jac-
kets by the Board of Trustees on May 19. The 12 person math team
won the State Math Meet in the Class C division. The State Meet is
sponsored by Maine Association of Mathematics League (MAML).
(L-R): Katie Ackley, Ross Trundy, Kira Arnold, Cameron Morrison, Kristina Pettegrow, Kamerson
Hanson-Auld, Robert Clark- Husson President, Thomas Moody, Paul Jans, Elizabeth Hull,
Courtney Radeka, Ben Morrison, Sage McClain, Catherine Kropp- WA teacher, and Frank
Hubbard- Husson Dean of Science and Humanities.
Students Visit Husson University Campus
WA students enrolled in Husson University courses taught by WA
teachers visited the Husson University campus and met with President
Robert Clark and Frank Hubbard, Dean of Science and Humanities.
During their visit, the students attended sessions of the courses in which
they were enrolled, toured the campus, and enjoyed the experience of
being in college for a day.
Arts & Music Center
$1,475,000*
THE NEW 10,720 SQUARE FOOT Arts & Music
Center is anchored to the existing Gardner
Gymnasium. Instructional spaces created for
specific purposes — from music rehearsals to
fiber arts — will transform the experience of
deserving students and teachers.
A new lobby connects the existing
gymnasium with the new addition. Student
artwork, donor recognition, and trophies will all
be displayed in this high traffic area.
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Art studio classroom
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4 additional classroom spaces
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Student center
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Music room
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Individual music practice room
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Instrument storage space
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Music composition computer lab
The new music space will also double as a summer
lecture/arts presentation space for special programs
for seasonal and year round communities.
* The $1.215 million which has already been raised for the Arts and Music Center and
the Health and Wellness Center demonstrates the generosity of our school family.
The campaign seeks a remaining $285,000 to fully fund the Arts and Music Center
and Health and Wellness Center phase of this campaign.
Health & Wellness Center
$75,000*
THE WELLNESS CENTER features weight training, cardio,
and aerobic workout centers as well as offices, and a
training room. Though relatively modest in cost, the
new Wellness Center provides a much-needed place for
students to stay fit.
W
e feel privileged to be part
of Washington Academy,
as alumni, as teachers, and now
as the Co-Chairs of the Academy’s
first capital campaign. Each of us
have long appreciated the positive
influence this wonderful school has
had on at question was offering
our financial support to WA.
We hope you, too, will consider
a sizeable gift to the Academy.
MARGARET ‘62 AND
DICK ‘58 GARDNER, TRUSTEE CHAIR
CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS
Why we choose to give
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Personalized fitness, nutrition, and weight-
management programs, complimenting the
comprehensive health curriculum
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Training to assist athletes with the
prevention and care of athletic injuries
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Local community use
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Washington Academy’s Capital Campaign
NEW FIELDS, TRAILS & COURTS:
$325,000
Since 1792
Washington academy
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66 Cutler Road, PO Box 190
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East Machias, ME 04630
207.255.8301
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devoce@washingtonacademy.org
Tennis Courts
TODAY, TENNIS IS A THRIVING competitive
sport at Washington Academy despite the fact
that the school has no tennis court of its own.
To practice, 20+ students are shuttled to public
courts in Machias where they must schedule
time around existing community programs.
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Ability to host tournaments
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Open to over 15 elementary
schools in Washington County
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Local community use
Cross Country
TODAY, THE CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM whether
practicing, competing, or hosting a meet must
plan a course on the local roads and contend
with traffic. The new trail will be available for
community use at all times.
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Increase safety
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Allow WA to host DAC meets
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Multipurpose venue for mountain
biking, cross-country skiing, and
running-lifetime sports
CAMPAIGN IN FOCUS
REMAINING CAMPAIGN NEEDS
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Arts and Music Center and
Fitness and Health Center $285,000
($1.215 million has already been raised
out of a needed total of $1.875 million)
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Tennis Courts, Cross Country Course,
Baseball and Soccer Fields $375,000
TOTAL $660,000
In addition...
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Endowment $250,000
To support maintenance of
new facilities
Baseball & Soccer Fields
TODAY, THE BASEBALL FIELD is not regulation size,
creating a disadvantage when athletes play away from
the Academy’s home field. The baseball and soccer
fields overlap with soccer being played on the baseball
diamond’s dirt infield, creating overuse and constant
maintenance. There is little or no space for the many
parents and members of the community who come out
to support the teams and watch the games.
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Team will be able to practice and play on
a regulation-sized field
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Cost savings due to less soccer
field maintenance
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Fans will be able to watch
outdoor ballgames in comfort
INVEST
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Capital Campaign Donors
Gifts and pledges received between January 1, 2006 and July 12, 2011, for Washington Academy’s
capital campaign,
Tomorrow Begins Today
, currently total more than $1.568 million against our goal
of $1.875 million. The Washington Academy Board of Trustees, faculty and staff wish to extend their
sincere thanks and deepest gratitude to the donors listed below who have demonstrated exceptional
generosity to enhance the educational programs and facilities at Washington Academy through their
capital campaign gifts. Gifts received after July 12, 2011, will be published in the spring 2012 edition
of the WA Today. For alumni we will also publish a list of giving by classes – help your class be the top
class in the percentage of classmates who participate in the capital campaign by making a gift today.
$100,000 and above
Machias Savings Bank
$25,000 to $49,999
Donald and Terri Brown*
Cherryfield Foods, Inc.
Coca Cola
Gaddis Brothers
Nick and Belinda Lemieux
Katherine Y. Look, M.D.*
R.H. Foster Energy LLC
David Rockefeller
$10,000 to $24,999
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust*
Jeffory and Elizabeth Begin
Brian and Wanda Cates
Coca Cola - Northern New England
Sharon E. Crane
Dr. John F. Gaddis
Richard and Margaret Gardner
Clinton and Mary Gardner
Stephen Jones
Aziz Massaad and Rita Ten
Judson and Paula McBrine
Anonymous*
Ricky and Katharine Ramsdell
Mary C. Rea
Traci L. Sanborn*
Francis and Heide Schumann
Machias Motor Inn
$5,000 to $9,999
Coastal Maine General
Contracting, Inc.
Dean and Susan Crosman*
Sandra S. Davis
David and Donna Eldridge
Thomas and Gail Finlay
Gerald L. Wood & Son, LLC
Joyce Bryant Goodine
Peter and Dolores Hanson
Hospice Education Institute
J. L. Huntley Plumbing & Heating
Bill and Marcia Jackson
Chen Zhen and Li Hsueh Jia
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Pineo Hardware, Inc.
Robert and Suzanne Plaisted
Blair and Susan West
Richard and Cecile Young
$2,500 to $4,999
Atlantic Enterprises, Inc.
Dr. Harold W. and Carey Crosby, Jr.*
Michael and Rebecca Hennessey
Learning Trust of America
Dean McGuire
Philippe and Robin Gautier
James and Hope Prout
Tim and Heidi Reynolds
$1,000 to $2,499
Jay and Dottie Brennan*
Bettina Pettegrow Davis*
William and MaryEllen Day
Dr. Charles and Wendy Dorr
Erin Flannery and Andi Flannery
Arthur and Alice Gardner
The Gardner Family*
David and Gloria Hitchings*
Anonymous
Tony and Kate Jans
Wan Hee Kim and Ki Jin
Dennis Mahar
Wayne and Gail Peters
Edwin and Evelyn Randall
Tim and Amy Sheehan
Al Small
Chang-Young Son and Sunhwa Son
Donald and Sherrie Sprangers
Valerie Smith Stimpson
James Vose
$500 to $999
David and Julie Barker/The Inn
at Schoppee Farm
Chad and Emily Fitzsimmons*
Se Hwan Han and Hae Soon Kim
Malcolm and Cindy Holmes
Anonymous*
Verlan and Maxine Porter
Terry, Lisa Marie, and Jeremy Pratt
Chi Thanh Truong and Phan My Linh
Jim and Linda Varney
Daniel and Mylissa Welch
Up to $499
ADA Fence Company, Inc.*
Glenn and Felicia Avery
Ted and Terry Bellows
Nancy Benn*
William and Delia Bess*
William and Linda Beverly*
Michele Bortell*
Robert and Joan Carter*
Mary Cary and Gregory Frosberg
Stephen and Pauline Cates*
Bernard Cheney*
Greg and Marcia Coffin
Fred and Linda Conley*
Bill and Judy Corbett*
Guy R. Cox*
Hartley and Linnie Crane*
Clarence “Cici” and Joan Dennison*
Marjorie M. Devine*
Malcolm and Marilyn Doble*
Esther Downie and Family*
Gerald and Barbara Dwelley
Merry Ellen Eason and Jim Keeler*
Dick and Brenda Ellsmore*
The Finn Family
Fort Fairfield Athletic Boosters Club
*
Frank L. Foster, Jr.*
James and Lori Frost*
George and Mary Beth Gaddis*
Gordon Ganong*
Marilyn Gardner*
Karen M. Grant
Alvin and Pat Hall*
Hannaford Helps Schools Program
Michael and Mary Hawkins*
Charles and Charlene Henderson*
Darrell Hinerman II
Bill and Judy Holmes*
Connie Look Holmes*
Shirley Hornketh*
Ronald and Carrie Horton*
Sarah Hostetter and Sam Hostetter
Bruce and Martha Klipec*
Joann Kostacopoulos*
Jack and Rena LaPointe
Richard and Elsie Larson*
Bo Leighton and Family*
Ruth Leubecker*
Deborah Look*
Richard and Esther Lyford*
Machias Memorial High
School’s Class of 1958*
Jane Macomber*
Paula Maker
Bill and Linda Mallar*
James and Geraldine Newnum*
Karen Nielsen*
Charles Norton*
Dale and Beth Pettegrow
Karl and Elizabeth Pingree
John and Jean Plummer
Deane and Kathryn Richmond*
Larry and Kathy Rizor*
Cynthia Rae Rowell
Ellis and Wenona Small*
Donald and Lynn Smith
Martha Stilwell*
Julie Strieff-Hancock*
Jacob and Amber Sturtevant
Chris and Britta Sunde
Stuart and Cathy Jo Swain
John Tubergen*
Carlton and Marlene Wood, Jr.
Gerald and Judy Wood*
How Can I
Join Others?
If you have not made a gift to
WA’s Capital Campaign we invite
you join others in helping to meet the
educational needs of current and future
WA students. This edition of the WA Today
contains a contribution envelope you
may use. Gifts/Pledges may be made as
a pledge over 3-5 years to maximize
the size of your gift. Alumni your
participation at any giving level will
help project your class to the top
participating class which will
be recognized at the 2012
Alumni Banquet.
* Denotes memorial gifts.
These names will be printed in our next
issue in our completed donor list.
Cutler Lobstermen
Issue Challenge
Cutler Lobstermen Nick Lemieux,
Dean Crosman, Stephen Cates
and Brian Cates have made gifts
to WA’s CC totaling more than
$50,000, payable over 5 years.
These four lobstermen will be
challenging other Cutler lobstermen
to match their giving by collectively
pledging additional gifts payable
over multiple years with the hope
of having WA’s new tennis court
complex named in recognition of
the Cutler lobstermen’s. The naming
opportunity for the new tennis court
complex has a $150,000 gift level.
Sports News
Summer 2011
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Taylor Seeley Reaches 1,000 Points
Senior Taylor Seeley reached her 1,000 points on February 9, 2011 at a
home basketball game against Sumner. She is pictured here with her par-
ents, Stephen and Stephanie Seeley from Jonesboro. Taylor is also one of
five high school scholar-athletes, selected from over 150 Maine high schools.
She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Maine Sports Hall of Fame
to the college or university of her choice.
WA Junior Wins Class C State Wrestling Championship
Zachary Ragot, a WA junior, won the 215-pound title at the Class C State
Wrestling Championship. He was the first wrestler from WA to record his
100th victory.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
WINS 2010 CLASS B
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
The WA Varsity Girls Volleyball team
has steadily become more competitive
having only five regular season losses in
four seasons. After last year’s disappoint-
ing 2009 State Championship loss, this
year’s team wanted redemption and
they got it. They won the 2010 Class B
State Championship in October! They
were presented with a gold volleyball
during a home basketball game.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
WINS 2010 CLASS C
EASTERN MAINE
CHAMPIONSHIP
The Varsity Girls Basketball team won
the 2011 Class C Eastern Maine Cham-
pionship against Orono High School
played at the Alfond Arena at the Uni-
versity of Maine. It was the first ever
high school basketball tournament
game to be played at the Alfond, due
to being previously postponed for a
snow storm.
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CALLING ALL ALUMNI
Alumni news and notes is the
most read section of the news-
letter! However it is only as
good as the information provid-
ed. The editors rely on personal
submissions to keep alumni and
friends informed. Please write
to us about your jobs, chil
dren,
vacations, and other current
events. No information is too
trivial! Please use the attached
envelope or email your update to
alumni@washingtonacademy.org.
Alumni News & Notes
‘88
Tracy (Hall) Parker
graduated from
Northern Maine Community Col-
lege in 2009 with a degree in nursing and re-
cently accepted a Director of Nursing Services
position at OceanView Nursing Home in
Lubec, Maine. She married Brandon Parker in
April 2006, and she has two children, Britney
(22) and Timothy (16). They currently reside
in Jonesboro, Maine
‘01
Jessie Downes is engaged to Chris-
topher Hawkes and they had their
first child, a girl named Ryanne Autumn Abigail
Hawkes, on July 24, 2010. Congratulations!
’93, ’95
Matthew Mahar ’93 and
Amy (Mather) Mahar ’95
married on October 7, 2006 and now have
three little girls, Esther, age 3, Ruth, age 3,
and Leah, 7 months (as of 11.1.10), and live
in Maryland.
’95
Sam Bradshaw
is enrolled in a MBA
program at Drexel University, Sac-
ramento.
’97
Sara Bradshaw is a candidate for a
Master’s Degree in International Edu-
cation at The School of International Train-
ing in Brattleboro, Vermont.
’99
Bryan Gardner took the position of
executive chef at Hotel de la Paix in
Siem Reap, Cambodia in July 2010. Hotel de
la Paix was named as one of the ‘101 Best
Hotels In The World’ in UK’s Tatler Travel
Guide (Jan 2011 issue). Bryan attended Univer-
sity of Southern Maine, and then continued
his studies at New England Culinary Institute
in Vermont where he received his culinary arts
degree.
‘00
Sharon (Dow) Davis
and her mother
Lucille Bragg both graduated togeth-
er on May 14 from St. Joseph’s College in
Standish. Sharon received her Master’s De-
gree in Business Administration and Lucille
received her Bachelor of Science degree with
a focus on banking.
The Mayer family
Loretta
Elizabeth Richardson
‘08
Hannah Hudson, daughter of
Thomas and Cheri Hudson of
Columbia Falls, has been selected for
membership in the All Maine Women
Honor Society. Hannah has maintained
a strong academic record while being in-
volved with University of Maine Student
Government, Inc. as the Vice President of
Student Organizations, The Black Bear
Mentors, The 2012 Class Council Public
Relations Chair and the Central Ameri-
can Service Association. She will serve as
the President of AMW. Hannah will be
a senior in the fall at the University of
Maine and is majoring in International
Affairs with a concentration in Spanish.
Presently, she is the assistant director of
Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan on Branch
Lake, Ellsworth Maine. After graduation,
Hannah plans to pursue her master’s de-
gree in Higher Education.
‘10
Ben Teer accepted a full schol-
arship to University of Alaska
Fairbanks, a Division II school, in Fair-
banks, Alaska. Their basketball program
competes in the
GNAC
(Great Northwest
Athletic Conference). Ben said that he
felt comfortable when he went on his
official visit, and that it felt perfect. He
said, “Attending Washington Academy
and being able to be a part of very suc-
cessful athletic programs has given me
the confidence to achieve, and the back-
ground of being able to succeed. The aca-
demics and knowledge I attained there
has not only helped me get to where I am
today, but with having so many teachers
including the Headmaster asking and
reaching out to me on my progress with
school and basketball, they have made me
feel very honored to have attended WA.
By keeping up with me, it has made me
feel like I’m a part of not only their com-
munity, but a family. I try and better my-
self every day academically, personally,
and athletically to make them proud. They
are a core reason of who I am today.”
‘02
Congratulations to
Bobby Richard-
son
and
Katie Cates
who were mar-
ried on
July 9, 2011! On September 9, 2010,
they welcomed their third child, Loretta
Eliza-
beth Richardson, into the world. She joins
her
two brothers, Robert W. Richardson III (4)
and Dallas E. Richardson (2).
‘10
Lance Cpl. Tim Carter has left for
Camp Pendleton in California for
three months of pre-deployment drills, and
then will be going to Afghanistan on his first
leg of deployment for seven months. Tim is
the youngest member of the Alpha Company,
1st Battalion, 25th Marines and he is a fresh-
man criminal-justice major at Thomas Col-
lege in Waterville.
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Summer 2011
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WA Alumnus Visits School
to Present Antarctica Trip
Washington Academy recently hosted
Dominic Winski, a 2005 graduate, to
present his ice-core research in Antarc-
tica, data collection and analysis, and links
to climate systems to the WA science
classes. Dominic attended Dartmouth Col-
lege for his undergraduate study and re-
ceived a B.A. in Environmental Earth
Science and a B.A. in Geography. He is
currently working as a Master’s student
for the Climate Change Institute at the
University of Maine. He was in Antarctica
from November to February working to
drill and ice core at a site called the West
Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide, where they
study climate, ice sheet history and cryo-
biology (the study of life at low tempera-
tures). He has also done research related
to glaciers, snow and climate change in
Wyoming, Montana, Alberta, Alaska, New
England, Slovakia and Poland. Dominic
said that he had a great time coming in
to Washington Academy and hopes that
the students enjoyed hearing about his
trip. More information on the West Antarc-
tic Ice Sheet Divide can be found online
at www.waisdivide.unh.edu.
Saving this World
A
lex Foster ’10, is following his “greatest dream ever”. He
wants to do everything in his power to save this world. In July,
Alex will begin his trek to the West Coast, via an unusual mode of
transportation. He will be traveling on a solar powered “Trike” that
he built. He will be documenting through various forms of media -
Skype, Facebook, and a blog. This “Trike” has absolutely no carbon
output. One of Alex’s messages that he will be spreading along his
route is that if each of us reduced our personal carbon output, we
as individuals can make a difference, globally. Alex says, “This is
our time, we are in the midst of the greatest revolution of human
thought ever to occur, this is the turning point, the tipping point,
the beginning of something and the end of something, and it is
my greatest dream to help bring this forth, to wake the world”.
You can follow Alex’s progress on via Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-the-World/160053374052267.
Alumni Travels
Sophia and one her of grade 10 students,
Sihaam Abdilaahi and the school where
Sophia teaches in northern Somalia.
Postcard from Somaliland
By Sophia Guida ‘06
T
he bell rings for class. Students file into my classroom and take their seats. The boys sit on
one side of the class and the girls on the other, as is appropriate in this culture. I write a few
things on the board and turn and face my class. Showtime!
I am spending the year teaching English at Abaarso Tech, a premier English-language high
school in Somaliland, a breakaway region in northern Somalia seeking independence. The school
was started by an American ex-Wall Street executive who wanted to make a contribution to the
region’s education and youth. Started just two years ago, the school has grown to serve one hun-
dred of Somaliland’s best and brightest young men and women. All of our students are accepted
on the grounds of academic achievement and merit. Most of them receive full financial aid and
scholarships. They come from a real mix of backgrounds: some are the children of government
ministers, and some are from nomadic families and have never seen a computer or a toilet before
they enrolled here.
I spend my days with these bright-eyed youngsters, discussing the various English tenses,
prepositional phrases, and various other grammatical treats. All of the classes at AT are taught in
English, and we hope that someday these kids will be able to attend college in the United States
or other English-speaking countries, an incredible dream for many of these kids. Seeing them
work and improve, I can’t help by think that the dream will come true. When many of them first
arrived here, they could not speak a word of English, but after a few weeks, they could speak
and even mouth off a little--just like normal high school students!
Though the students have to adjust to speaking English, I also have the experience of ad-
justing to a new culture. Because Somaliland is a conservative Muslim country, I have to follow
a very strict dress code, including a long loose dress and a headscarf. If I see a boy and girl talk-
ing, I have to give them detention because it is improper for unmarried boys and girls to talk to
each other in this culture. It is truly a departure from what I remember of my high school times!
Yet I can’t help thinking of my time at WA. Now when I hear my students whine about their
homework, it sounds exactly like how I used to whine about calculus class. And of course, every-
one turns out for the sports games! Though basketball was a new sport for out students, they
sure love it now!
It goes to show: high school isn’t really that different over here.
For more information about Abaarso Tech, or if you are interested in sponsoring an AT
student, please visit www.abaarsotech.org
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A
t the annual Alumni Meet ’n Greet in Florida this March,
Richard Young ’55 was presented an award by WA
Trustee Dr. John Gaddis ’65 for his outstanding leadership
and support while serving as Capital Campaign chair for the
state of Florida.
Hannah Colbeth, daughter of Brent
Colbeth ’01 and Kailee (Wagner)
Colbeth ‘06
Josie Irene Ingrish, daughter of
George Ingrish ’89 and Crystal
(Berry) Ingrish ‘00
Aubrey Jo Wood, daughter of Nick ’06
and Laureta Wood, born November
13, 2010.
Future WA Raiders
Let us know when your baby is born and we will send you a Future WA Raider tee!
Send us a photo and we’ll include it in the next issue!
Don’t forget to for
Washington Academy’s Reunion Weekend 2011!
August 5 & 6
Class Years Being Recognized:
To become a class agent or to contact your class agent, email the WA Alumni Office at
alumni@washingtonacademy.org or call (207) 255-8301 ext. 208.
In Memoriam
Louise (Pettegrow) Farrington ’37
09/10/2010
June (Albee) Snow ’37 01/08/2011
Annette (Colbeth) Dennison ’40
04/09/2011
Marjorie (Hill) Hoar ’42 03/08/2011
Mary (Ashley) Mattatall ’44 03/04/2011
Mattie (Willigar) Flynn ’45 04/08/2011
Carroll Kennedy ’46 11/28/2010
Darrell L. Clark ’47 06/15/2010
Mary Ann (Cates) Fleming ’53
08/11/2010
Charles Kennedy ’53 03/24/2011
Victor W. Berry ’67 12/05/2010
Linda (Albee) Daigle ’71 04/05/2011
Joseph Berry ’76 07/05/2010
Darrell Douglas Johnson ’97
06/04/2011
Ian Parker ’02 02/28/2011
Joseph F. McBrine 04/16/2011
Former Faculty Member and father
of Judson McBrine, Head of School
If you would like to help organize an Alumni
Meet & Greet in your area, we’d love to hear
from you! Please call the WA Development
Office at 207-255-8301 ex. 208 or email us at
alumni@washingtonacademy.org.
Alumni News continued...
Meet ‘n Greet in Florida
1941
Class Agent: Millard Cole
1951
Class Agent: Eleanor (Ingalls)
Fochesato
1961
Class Agent: One needed!
1971
Class Agent: One needed!
1981
Class Agent: Traci (Prout) Sanborn
1986
Class Agent: Paula (Norton) McBrine
1991
Class Agent: Beckie
(Verburgt) Pennell
2001
Class Agent: One needed!
For a list of alumni
weekend events, see
the back cover!
Mark your Calendars
AnnuAl FunD 2010-2011
There’s sTill Time lefT To donaTe!
Outtting the 21st Century Classroom means combining the latest technologies with strategies that have been
proven successful here at WA. This year’s Annual Fund supports outtting ve new classrooms with white boards, smart
boards, LCD projectors, tables, and desks and chairs. Your gift can help complete this plan. Visit our website to donate
online at www.washingtonacademy.org/support-wa.
1792 FOUNDER’S SOCIETY
$1,000+
Clinton ‘49 and Mary Gardner
Bodo and Irmela Kraft
Katherine Y. Look, M.D.
In memory of Adien L. Look ‘47
Machias Savings Bank
Aziz Massaad and Rita Ten
Valerie Smith Stimpson ‘47
HERITAGE SOCIETY
$750-$999
Bob Bergeron ‘65
CORNERSTONE SOCIETY
$500-$749
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Border Electric, Inc.
Brian ‘72 and Wanda Cates
Hartley and Linnie ‘37 Crane
Jack ‘79 and Kathy Gardner/
Archibald’s One Stop
Richard ‘58 and Margaret ‘62 Gardner
FRIENDS OF WA $250-$499
Dean ‘75 and Susan ‘75 Crosman
Sandra S. Davis ‘53
Tom and Gail Finlay
Nancy E. Forrester ‘73
Dr. John F. Gaddis ‘65
Hannaford Helps Schools Program
Michael and Rebecca ‘90 Hennessey
Arthur W. Hoar ‘37
Adien L. Look ‘47
Judson and Paula ‘86 McBrine
Dean McGuire ‘99
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Robert and Suzanne Plaisted P’11, P’13
Traci L. Sanborn ‘81
WALZ/WQDY
Blair and Susan ‘71 West
MAROON & WHITE CLUB
$50-$249
Roger ‘63 and Beverly ‘65 Ackley
Theodore C. Ackley ‘54
Ann Cannizzaro and
Jonathan Aretakis P’13
Auger Hill Farm
James and Joanne Ausprey
Larry and Terri ‘90 Barker/
Machias Motor Inn
Tara Bartko ‘88
Sarah Begin
Jeory and Elizabeth Begin
Victor ‘67 and Peggy Berry
Larry L. Bryant ‘63
Audrey R. Buchanan-Swan ‘52
Calais Screen Printing Plus
Robert and Joan Carter
Mary Cary and Gregory Frosberg
Joshua ‘98 and Laurie ‘97 Cates
Hazel L. Clay ‘66
Coastal Auto Repair
Sharon E. Crane ‘62
Bettina L. Davis ‘60
Kendall ‘81 and Terry Davis
William ‘87 and MaryEllen ‘87 Day
Clarence E. “Cici” Dennison ‘56
Glen Dinsmore ‘49
David and Carol Dowley
Linda Eldridge ‘60
Betsy Fitzgerald ‘66
Eleanor Ingalls Fochesato ‘51
Frank L. Foster, Jr. ‘38
Arthur W. ‘38 and Alice H. ‘38 Gardner
Frank A. Gatcomb ‘63
In memory of Lawrence Gatcomb
Patricia Hall Gibson ‘54
Mary Jane Good, Esq.
Arlene Gatcomb Greenlaw ‘41
In memory of Lewis Gatcomb
Peter and Dolores ‘55 Hanson
Darrell Hinerman ‘87
David and Gloria Hitchings
Bruce and Amy Hodgdon P’12, P’14
Douglas M. Holmes ‘60
Ronald Holmes ‘73
David and Sarah Hostetter
Kerry ‘66 and Christine ‘67 Huckins
Robert S. Huntley ‘56
Newell S. Huntley ‘85
Allan Huntley ‘79/Allan W. Huntley
Plumbing & Heating
John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc.
John S. Johnson ‘53
Cathy Johnson
Richard and Lisa Jung
Anonymous
Becca Larson ‘01
Stephen and Junia Lehman/West
Quoddy Gifts
Harry and Judy Lingley
Scott A. Lyford ‘01
Machias Dental, P.A.
James and Pamela ‘60 Marsh
Stanley ‘41 and Mary ‘44 Mattatall
Annie Dowling Mawhinney ‘37
Mark ‘75 and Mary Lou ‘80 McGuire, Sr.
In memory of Sarah Ridlon Gardner ‘57
and Dean B. McGuire ‘74
David McMahon ‘75
Philippe and Robin Gautier
Pamela J. Mugnai ‘70
Douglas Norton/Norton Electric
Ohiopyle Prints, Inc.
Margaret Peacock
Wayne and Gail Peters
Tina Pond
Verlan ‘53 and Maxine ‘58 Porter
Matthew ‘92 and Donna Renshaw
Robert and Vivian Reynolds
In honor of Dolores Hanson
Catherine Robinson ‘87
Al Small ‘54
Brian and Joyce Smith
Jerry Smith ‘63
Alan Wayne Sprague ‘87
Barbara Sutherland ‘43
Cathy Jo Swain
Sadio Toure
Gwen S. Tupper ‘47
In memory of Cliord Tupper
Unum Matching Gifts Program
Michael and Joanne Webb
Ed and Anne White
Dawn Miller Woodbrey ‘49
Richard ‘55 and Cecile Young
Clyde Young ‘60
RAIDER CLUB up to $49
Robert ‘68 and Jane Bell
Clyde and Marcia ‘57 Bernhardt
Anonymous
Elvin J. Bryant
David ‘67 and Donna Burns
Anonymous
Douglas G. ‘55 and Betty Con
Merle and Allie ‘51 Cousins
Valarie Day ‘65
Wayne R. Dennison ‘42
Peter Diehl
Louise M. Farrington ‘37
John S. Farris ‘43
Mona Ackley Fitzhenry ‘48
Sally A. Fitzsimmons ‘70
Harland ’45 and Mattie ‘45 Flynn
Anonymous
Dorothy Gaddis
In memory of Ralph T. Gaddis
Daniel and Jill ‘73 Gardner
Joan Gatcomb ‘50
Matthew and Christine Grillo
Karen ‘01 and Matthew Gurney
Fay B. Hawkins ‘44
Sarah Holsapple
Hazel “Jo” Huckins ‘36
Dianne Huntley ‘48
Bobby Ingalls ‘67
Greg ‘85 and Kim Johnson
Leonard W. Johnson ‘67
Lee and Kate ‘94 Keeton
Kris Larson
Samuel Leavitt
Dawn (Olsen) Martini ‘85
Robert S. Mawhinney ‘75
John and Alison ‘78 Maxell
Steve Padilla ‘88
Ann Fickett Radtke ‘61
Edwin ‘67 and Evelyn Randall
Mara Cates Rebhan ‘35
Ellen Reynolds ‘75
Ruth E. Rich ‘41
Jean and Alison Savard P’02, P’03
Christine G. Small ‘53
In memory of Donald Small
Chris and Britta Sunde
Barry and Mathy Terrill
Mary B. Thompson ‘07
Allison Tibbetts ‘81
Pauline Tyson ‘59
Joan Richardson Waite ‘62
In memory of Stephen Richardson
Kimberly Walker
Shelby Weems ‘76
Annual Campaign News
Washington Academy would like to thank these donors for their generous support of our Annual Fund 2009-2010.
Deceased
Alumni/Development Office
PO Box 190
East Machias, ME 04630
Change Service Requested
August 5-6, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
CLASS AGENT BREAKFAST AND WORKSHOP
Cafeteria 9:00-11:00 AM
DEDICATION OF FINE ARTS AND MUSIC BUILDING
Fine Arts Building 3:30 PM
ALUMNI REUNION BANQUET
In the Gardner Gym
Social Time 4:00 PM
Trustee Awards 5:00 PM
Dinner 6:00 PM
Alumni Social
Following dinner; across the street at Meghan Dennison’s house.
Rain or shine; cash bar, live music by the Stillwaters Band
Saturday, August 6, 2011
ANNUAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
8:00 AM
Alumni Reunion Weekend
HOMECOMING WEEKEND is September 16-18, 2011
