Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 3

COVER PHOTO I n This Issue 2 From the Headmaster and international students volunteer in the community. 4 Service - Phillip Saperia ’64, an award-winning Executive Director, 20 Middle School - Principal reflects on how Thornton has shaped his Tiffany Regan Robert ’00 reflects on the middle school’s first decade and plans life. for what’s next. 6 Alumni Profiles - John Nadeau ’85 & Janet Huot ’48 reflect on what service means to them. 8 Annual Report - The 12 In the Classroom - From biochemistry to journalism with Jesse Cardosi and Hope Hall. 22 Alumni in the News - Bill Lord ’55 and Kathy McInnis Arts - Catching up with 24 Alumni Gatherings Meet the new Alumni Board President & the Unsung Hero. 26 1811 Society - Vangel Cotsis ’85 on education as the lifeblood of community. Bobby Wilcox ’05 and saying goodbye to Lawrence “Lonny” Woodward. 28 16 29 Class Notes 31 Gifts 40 In Memoriam Athletics - Maine Hall of Famers, and Mike Carbone on ultra marathoning. 18 LOOK FOR PLAY BUTTON Misenor ’77. Trustees report on 2014-15 finances. 14 Phillip Saperia ’64 was called “a leading force for change” on mental health and public policy in New York City as he received a leadership award this year. Story on p.4; photo by Patricia Erikson. TA International Thornton receives a Presidential Award TA Treasure - The Class of 2015 helps to restore a campus treasure. STEM Center Opens - read about one classroom dedication p. 9 Where you see this symbol, the online version of Postscripts at www. thorntonacademy.org/postscripts contains additional video content. CONTRIBUTORS Patricia Erikson—On her long runs, Director of Communications and Postscripts Editor Patricia Erikson loves brainstorming new ways of documenting and sharing amazing stories of Thornton Academy. Emma Deans—With a background in creative writing and multimedia journalism, Communications Associate Emma is passionate about storytelling via photos, videos, and social media. On weekends, she hikes and travels with her fiancé Kyle. Lindsay LaPrad Hudnor—As Director of Development, Lindsay meets with fascinating people every day who are passionate about Thornton Academy. When she’s not in the office, she loves cooking and boating with her family. Brittany Brown—Development Associate Brittany Brown’s talents extend not only to event planning and grant writing but operating antique Otis elevators. Postscripts is published twice a year for the Thornton Academy community by the Communications Office. Please contact development@ thorntonacademy.org with any corrections. Read Postscripts online at: www.thorntonacademy.org/postscripts 3