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Our 54 newest alumni. . . congratulations to the Class of 2012! |
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Alumni Snapshots Summer 2012 |
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ALUMNI SNAPSHOTS
In this issue we share the exciting news about a very generous bequest. Thanks to Willard and Ethel Vaughan, Thetford Academy is $1.2 million richer!
We once again offer the column titled Alumni Faces to reconnect you with classmates, friends of old, and alumni to be. Panther Pairings continues with Panther Cubs as a sidebar to keep you abreast of the latest news of alumni weddings and births. Upcoming Events offers a look at exciting chances to experience life at TA. In Memoriam pays tribute to some of our departed alumni.
Reunion Updates offers a peek at some of the many classes who have recently spent time together. If your class isn't included, perhaps this will provide the inspiration to start planning! The Alumni Bio column in this edition features a graduate from the Class of 1989, Sarah Tilden. She has filled the empty space in her house by providing a temporary home for foster babies, and her nurturing skills continue to enhance the lives of many. You can still name the seat of your choice. Personalized seat plaques are available in the Martha Jane Rich Theater and the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. Choose yours today, while there are still seats available.! As always, you can test your campus knowledge with TA Trivia. We always are interested in hearing from alumni with stories to tell for our Alumni Bio column, and please share your wedding and baby news with us. Finally, we end this issue with a fitting photo of Martha Jane Rich, as she celebrates her retirement after 20 years at Thetford Academy. Our hearts go with you, Martha.
If you would like more information about Thetford Academy activities or to be featured in Snapshots, please contact
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TA RECEIVES 1.2 MILLION DOLLAR BEQUEST
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Thetford Academy has received a bequest of $1.2 million from the late alumnus Willard Vaughan and his wife Ethel, the largest gift in TA's 193 year history. "We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of so many faithful alums, but this gift is extraordinary, " said Torrelee Fisher-Sass, the outgoing Head of School. "We are deeply grateful to Willard and Ethel for their long standing commitment to our school. Thetford Academy strives to help each of our students reach his or her highest potential and to foster lifelong friendships and an appreciation for community and place. The Vaughans' generous gift will enrich the student experience at the Academy for generations to come."
The Class of 1925, including Willard Vaughan, fourth from left.
Willard Vaughan was born in Thetford and graduated from TA as one of the six members of the Class of 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan lived in Guildhall, Vermont, while Mr. Vaughan worked as a foreman and envelope specialist at Groveton Paper Company for eighteen years. According to Russell Vaughan '56, his Uncle Willard never wanted to stay on the family farm.
The Vaughans' generous gift doubles the size of TA's endowment fund, which is used to support academic programs at the school, to fund campus improvements, to provide seed money for new initiatives, and to offset tuition through support of the annual operating budget. In addition, a portion of the bequest will be used to match donations to TA's current capital campaign. This campaign, now in its final stage, made possible the recent renovations to the Daniels Science Building and Anderson Hall, the construction of the Martha Jane Rich Theater, and the new Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium (named in honor of Janet Kendall Vaughan '53 and Robert Vaughan '53, also a nephew of Willard Vaughan).
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| ALUMNI FACES | |
The LaRoche brothers: Dan '08, Ben '06, and Max '10
Ben recently accepted a job as a third grade teacher at Thetford Elementary School. Congratulations!
Linda Vance Dresser '76 and daughter Sarah '07 smile for the camera.
Kendra Tilden Waterbury '91 and Sarah Zack '04 were part of the staff team playing basketball with the Thetford Elementary 6th Graders to raise money for the Thetford Food Shelf. It was a great night for all, and the Food Shelf became more than $1000 richer. Great work, everyone!
Daniel Kelman '04 and Briana Alves Kelman were married on October 8, 2011, by Justice of Peace Wendy Cole. Pictured
here are the TA alumni, current students, and staff members celebrating with the happy couple. L-R: Marci McGinn, Courtney Breslin '00, Lisa Ciambra '07, Tevye Kelman '01, Raphael Kelman '04, Martha Rich (Dan's mother), Briana,
Dan, Maria Ciambra Koehler '04, Andrew Cook ' 04,
Thomas Chapin '04, Kara Ciambra '11, Tom Stickney '04, David McGinn,Taylor Cudhea '14, and Hannah Gelb '13.
Congratulations!!
Monica Stephens '00 recently received her Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Arizona and has accepted a position at Humboldt State University where she will be the Director of the Institute of Cartographic Design.
Congratulations, Monica!
Eschol Pixley Goodell '44 celebrated her birthday on January 28. Best wishes to Eschol!
Russell Vaughan '53 and wife Beverly Dexter Vaughan '65
enjoyed time with family members, including Kate '18, Jeff '90, and Michael '87.
Gail Paige Egner '98 and husband Duane were married on the beach on July 7, 2012. Nice!
Maria Cole '08 graduated in May from St. Michael's College with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology. Well done!
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NAME YOUR SEAT!
An engraved brass plaque will be affixed to the armrest of your chosen seat in the Martha Jane Rich Theater for $250.
A plaque on a seat in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium
is available for $100.
Call 802-785-2600 or email Sarah.Clarke@Thet.Net to name your seat today!
We all thank you for your generous support!
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TA TRIVIA
The January 2012 Trivia Answer: The first TA basketball team was organized in 1901.
The Summer 2012 Trivia question:
What Olympic torch was donated to TA by an Olympic athlete? Bonus questions: Who was the athlete and where is the torch now?
1. Montreal 1976
2. Atlanta 1996
3. Helsinki 1952
Send us your answer(s) with your US mail address. We will pick a winner to receive a special prize from the Alumni Office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, August 23
New Student Orientation
and Tours
6:00pm
Tuesday, August 28
Opening Day of School
2012-2013
Friday, September 21
Mountain Day
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IN MEMORIAM
'69 Regenna Day Jacobs Sewell
September 30, 2011
'39 Palla Stickney Hazen
February 26, 2012
'48 Josephine Brooks Barker
March 23, 2012
'55 Gile David Kendall, Sr.
May 10, 2012
'34 Louise Andrews McCutchen
June 8, 2012
'14 Connor Kennedy Cook
June 27, 2012
'57 Helen Godfrey Doyle
July 18, 212
'43 Margaret Brockway Pixley
July 25, 2012
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PANTHER PAIRINGS
Christopher Crossett '94
and Shellie Woodall Crossett
wed January 5, 2008
and Rebekah Atkinson Gernhard
wed November 13, 2010
Matthew Delaney '01
and Suzanne Doyon Delaney
wed September 26, 2011
Jessica Krueger Blakeney '06
and Tom Blakeney '06
wed October 8, 2011
Erin Clark Taylor '04
and Joshua Taylor
wed December 10, 2011
Shandi Farley Allen '01
and Mark Allen
wed February 18, 2012
and William Ziegler
wed March 4, 2012
and Susi Niedbalski Irwin
wed April 1, 2012
Cassandra Sleath-Wilmot '09
and Isaiah Sleath
wed April 28, 2012
Gail Paige Egner '98
and Duane Egner
wed July 7, 2012
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PANTHER CUBS
Liddia Harlee Potter
August 4, 2010
Samantha Brown Potter '03 and Dustin Potter
Tusker Ruth Pickett
April 9, 2011
Casey Ruth Pickett '97 and
Anna Ruth Pickett
Myra Faith Wilmot
December 17, 2011
Sara Gendal-Wilmot '02 and
Paul Wilmot '00
Cyrus Clifford Judd
January 13, 2012
Richard Judd '01 and
Autumn Judd
Charlotte Katherine Bird
January 28, 2012
Martha Tilden Bird '93 and James Bird
Aubrey Neer Phelps
February 15, 2012
Willis Phelps '99 and
Lauren Phelps
Eugenios Ioannis Iliopoulos
March 13, 2012
Vasilikie Nanopoulos Iliopoulos '01
and Ioannis Iliopoulos
Marin Nicole Fahey
March 14, 2012
Clifford Fahey '94 and
Amy Shepard Fahey
Zaphoro Taylor Hess
April 6, 2012
Moriah Taylor Hess '98 and
Topher Hess
Cecilia Fairlee Cottrell
Date unknown
Darcy Cottrell '95 and
Christine Cottrell
Logan Heer
April 9, 2012
Julia LaPierre-Heer '89 and James Heer '89
Avi Eneas Horster
April 22, 2012
Liana Hebb Horster '00
and Nico Horster
Brody Jackson Budinger
April 24, 2012
Meghan Crosby Budinger '99
and Matt Budinger
Lilia Gray Caloiero
May 5, 2012
Erica Smith Caloiero '95
and Vincent Caloiero
Caleb Eastman
May 23, 2012
Jennifer Slack Eastman '03
and Jacob Eastman
Jackson Pratt
June 7. 2012
Christopher Pratt '95
and Melissa Pratt
Ashtee Otter Fogg Hogue
June 15, 2012
Hannah Fogg '95
and Jon Hogue
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REUNION UPDATES
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The Class of 1963 enjoyed each other's company, rehashed old times, and caught up on all the news on July 16, 2011, at the Union Village Dam.
The Class of 1992 took home a trophy at the annual Alumni Day Banquet in June. The festivities were held in the new Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium.
Members of The Class of 1960 got together at Isabell's Cafe in East Thetford on Saturday, June 9, to enjoy each other. Contact Scarlett Chesley Dubie '60 at Skaile6@aol.com for information on the next reunion.
The Class of 1972 spent a day together at Thompson Hill Campground in East Corinth on July 21, 2012. Quote Mona Durkee Symancyk '72, "40th Class Reunion. What a class 1972 was!!!!!"
The Class of 2002 gathered on July 28, 2012 and spent a wonderful evening together.
The 50 year class--the Class of 1962--17 classmates were together again at TA!
They met in the Alumni Room in the Daniels Science Building on June 9, 2012. The planning for a reunion in August or September for the Class of 2006 is still in the works. Contact Sayer Wickham for details or to help with the plans. sayer.wickham@gmail.com |
| ALUMNI BIO: SARAH TILDEN '89 | |
Sarah Tilden '89 and one of her foster babies visited the Alumni Office at TA.
After graduating from Thetford Academy in 1989, Sarah Tilden spent nearly a decade providing care for infants at La Petite Creche in Hanover, NH. She then joined the family business for a couple of years and eventually settled in Springfield, VT, where she has lived for the past six years. Her son Benjamin was nine when her second child Harrison entered the world. Says Sarah, "As Harrison approached his tenth birthday and big brother Ben graduated from high school, I must have been bitten by the baby 'bug' again, because my home is blessed with the pitter patter of tiny feet and mounds of tiny laundry once again, but this time in a very different way."
Her solution to fill the empty bedroom was to secure a license to do foster care. She signed up to be an emergency placement, which means taking in a child on short-notice for a period of up to 30 days while an investigation is completed or more permanent arrangements can be made.
Continues Sarah, "In February of this year I welcomed a foster child in to our home and hearts. She stayed with us for thirteen glorious days. She was reunited with her family on a Thursday morning; and before I even had time to miss her, I was asked if I would consider caring for a newborn. The call came that Thursday afternoon. After some thought, I agreed to the request and then was told
'the baby will most likely be discharged from the hospital tomorrow afternoon.' Baby H and his mom spent a month as part of our family before transitioning to a more permanent situation."
Twelve month old "Casey" was welcomed into Sarah's home just before Baby H and his mom moved on. Two year old "William" followed shortly.
Sarah says all of these children have been a beautiful blessing to her family and have enriched their lives with their resiliency and love during their brief stays. "I have found this new 'hobby' to be extremely fulfilling and would encourage others to learn more about providing a temporary home for a child in need."
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Former Head of School Martha Rich celebrates her retirement in her kayak, the "HMS Martha Jane Rich," a gift from the TA Board of Trustees. Note the color: Thetford Blue! Panther on, Ms.Rich; we wish you well! |
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Wendy Cole
Alumni Liaison
Thetford Academy
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