Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 28

T A Treasure Students bustle to and from classes across one of Thornton Academy’s most beloved places—the Quad. It is also a popular afternoon hangout spot for chatting with friends. In springtime, the crabapple trees lining the walkway to the Main Building provide a bright pop of color. Their reemergence after a long winter invites an uplifting stroll under pink petals. Unfortunately, several of the crabapple trees were damaged over the past few winters by storms, especially Hurricane Sandy. In response, the Class of 2015 generously donated funds to plant three new crabapple trees. Class gifts are a way for students to give back to Thornton as they graduate and become alumni, ensuring that their legacy lives on long after they turn their tassels. The Class of 2015 also donated money for new folding chairs for graduation. We are proud of the stewardship demonstrated by each graduating class, and because of the Class of 2015’s thoughtfulness, students and staff will be able to enjoy the beauty of Thornton’s treasured trees for many years to come. The Class of 2015 gives back by donating trees to their beloved campus. Above: Trees destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Right: View of the Quad from the Main Building window. 28 “To me, the blossoming trees represented the end of the school year and graduation. I walked through those trees each day to go to marching practice.” -Lisa Bissonnette Estabrook ’87