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SUMMER 2010

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Father, Grandfather, Husband, Teacher, Headmaster

January 12, 1920 – March 19, 2010

2 Washington Academy Today2 Washington Academy Today

Board of Trustees2009/2010 OfficersMr. Richard L. Gardner ’58

PresidentMr. Dennis L. Mahar ’79

Vice PresidentMs. Traci L. Sanborn ’81

SecretaryMr. Clinton E. Gardner ’49

TreasurerMr. Dean M. McGuire ’99

Assistant Treasurer

Additional TrusteesMr. Larry Barker

Mrs. Elizabeth BeginMr. Brian S. Cates ’72

Mrs. MaryEllen Day ’87Dr. John F. Gaddis ’65Mr. Michael Hennessey

Mr. Nicholas C. Lemieux ’93Mrs. Suzanne PlaistedMrs. Linda F. VarneyMrs. Susan West ’71

Honorary TrusteesMrs. Jane E. Bell

Mr. David C. Burns ’67Mr. Donald Brown ’77

Dr. Harold W. Crosby, Jr. ’66Mr. Dean Crosman ’75Ms. Bettina L. Davis ’60Mrs. Sandra S. Davis ’53

Mr. Arthur W. Gardner ’38Mrs. Patricia M. Hall

Mr. Francis J. HallisseyMrs. Dolores G. Hanson ’55 Mr. Michael Hinerman ’69

Mr. Arthur W. Hoar ’37Mrs. Marcia Jackson

Mr. John S. Johnson ’53Mrs. Suzanne MaceMr. Ralph S. MaharMrs. Hope Prout

Mr. Ricky W. Ramsdell ’76Mr. Edwin Randall ’67

Mr. Donald G. Smith ’71Mr. Richard H. Young ’55

W.A. TodaySummer 2010

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News from the Head of SchoolWriting this letter today I think about the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. I must say that I feel fortunate to be the Head of School at Washington Academy. Often my teachers say to me “I wouldn’t want your job” and I usually respond with a smile thinking to myself “I have the greatest job in the world.”

Entering my fourteenth year at the helm of Washington Academy I recall my father telling me

“a good dose of fear is healthy.” I must admit to you that not a day goes by that I am not struck with fear over the fact that I am responsible for the educational

futures of 450 students, the careers of eighty employees and the impact that Washington Academy has on our community. Just as I am overcome with fear I think of all of the great people who work with me, those in the trenches carrying out the mission of the school, the Board of Trustees that supports us all in our work, the parents who entrust us with their children and a community that appreciates the work that we do and my fear turns to thankfulness for how blessed I am.

I remember those who came before who laid the firm foundation that we build upon today. I will miss the wise counsel of past leaders like Mr. Arthur Gardner. I fondly recall sharing a meal at the Annual Meeting with Mr. Gardner and sitting near him at ball games in order to seek out his advice. Mr. Gardner always responded with “Old Boy” and then graciously provided me with a gem of common sense for whatever issue I was dealing with. These sage words were more valuable than any graduate course I ever participated in. That same common sense approach reinforces, that despite the accomplishments of this past year and the excitement for what the new year has in store, what matters most is who is in the classroom and what they are imparting to our children. With confidence I can tell you that the best of Washington Academy today is the work that our teachers do day in day out supporting, challenging and inspiring our young people to achieve more than they imagined that could. Their work has helped to create a culture that is serious about education.

I have had the good fortune this last year to spend a great deal of time listening to Alumni fondly recall their years at Washington Academy. In each story the common theme was the positive impact that one or more teachers, administrators or coaches had on them. These conversations inspire me to ensure that the students of today will remember their days at Washington Academy with the same fondness. As we move into the Community Phase of our first capital campaign “Tomorrow Begins Today” I would like to challenge you to join me in recognizing the Washington Academy educators who made a difference in your time at Washington Academy by contributing to the campaign in their honor.

Thankfully Yours,

Judson McBrine Head of School

Graduation 2010

Allison Talbot, daughter of William and Nancy Talbot of East Machias, is the valedic-torian for the class of 2010. Allison has been involved in a variety of activities including drama club, jazz band, student council, math team, Maine Youth in Government, the Silver Quill, Tri-M, formal speaking club, and Students Teaching About Respect (STARS). Allison represented Washington Academy at the American Legion Girls State program in the summer of 2009. Allison will be attending St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY major-ing in English.

Washington Academy Announces Honor PartsHead of School Judson McBrine is proud to announce the honor parts for the Class of 2010. With 118

students, the class of 2010 has the most graduates in Washington Academy history dating back to 1792.

WCCC = Washington County Community College EMCC = Eastern Maine Community College

Kayla Anthony, Husson UniversityJiabin “Tony” Bai, Liberty UniversityFrederick Barstow, UMaine MachiasJustina Barter, UndecidedJonah Baskerville, MITMegan Bell, Empire School of CosmetologySerena Boynton, Army Chelsea Brady, UMaine OronoBarthold Brizee, UMaine Orono/Air National GuardMathew Burke, Becker CollegeTimothy Carter, Marine Corp.Chieh “Andy” Chen, Northeastern UniversityXu “Dennis” Chen, Drexel UniversityYi Jui “Danny” Chen, Valsparisio UniversityZeheng Chen, Georgia TechYi-Fang “Yvonne” Cheng, Otis College of Art and DesignChelsea Clark, Husson UniversityFawn Clark, Work ForceMarvin Jr. Cling, WCCCBryce Colbeth, Husson UniversityIvan Corey, UMaine OronoKatlyn Cox, UMaine MachiasLacie Craven, UMaine MachiasCourtney Curtis, WCCCMaj de Christopher, UndecidedAshley DeSilva, Lynn UniversityKyle Dennison, UndecidedSandrine Diah, UndecidedHong Yi Dong, UMaine Orono

Justine Eatherton, WCCCLily Evans, AmericorpStephanie Farley, WCCCKeith Farren, UndecidedAndi Flannery, Maine Maritime AcademyHayley Foresman, EMCCNicolas “Nico” Forte, College in SpainAlex Foster, UndecidedKlara Galiova, College in Czech RepublicPatrick Gardner, UMaine OronoDavid Glidden, Bangor School of MinistryKristin Griffin, Cosmetology SchoolCharles Hanscom, UMaine MachiasRobert Harvey, Vassar CollegeZachariah Hatch, WCCCChelsie Hawkins, UMaine Presque IsleLehann Hester, Husson UniversityDaniel Hinojosa, Work ForceNicolas Hixson, University of Southern MaineNai-Wen “Corey” Hsieh, Savannah College of Art and DesignYun “York” Huang, Northeastern UniversityChanning Jessiman, EMCCJessica Johnson, Work Force Stefani Jones, Thomas CollegeJin-A Kim, Lawrence Technological UniversityMeen Kook “Chris” Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSeong Min Kim, University of OregonShelby Lee, UndecidedYeong Jin Lee, Bunker Hill Community College

Sarah Lehman, Husson UniversityShawn Leighton, EMCC Michael Lenfestey, Husson UniversityWei Li, Stony Brook UniversityYizhuo “Lee” Li, University of ConnecticutShuang “Summer” Liang, Purdue UniversityJerry II Lingley, Universal Technical InstituteBin “Allen” Liu, Ohio State UniversityKaitlyn Look, Work ForceDongqin “Cassy” Lu, Northeastern UniversityBrett Lyons, Maine Maritime AcademySeth Maker, UMaine OronoJonathan Mallar, Thomas CollegeWilliam Manchester, Maine Maritime AcademyBriana McFadden, UMaine MachiasYutong “Ava” Meng, Northeastern UniversitySamuel Metta, Work ForcePaul Michaud, WCCCKatherine Mickelinc, University of South CarolinaLaura Mills, Husson UniversityFrederick IV Moore, University of Southern MaineJustin Morren, UMaine OronoChianti Mrazik, Jamestown College/Army National GuardJoshua Murray, NavyBreanna Nicely, UMaine MachiasBrianne Noyes, Work Force Brianne Parker, UMaine MachiasDerrick Porter, University of Texas at AustinMiranda Preston, UMaine MachiasChristopher Pritchard, Husson University

Christina Ramsdell, UMaine OronoArielle Richardson, Wagner CollegeLeah Roberts, Thomas CollegeZachary Roos, Work ForceNicholas Rushforth, Thomas CollegeArianna Sanborn, University of New EnglandRyan Schoppee, Husson UniversityColby Soctomah-Lewey, UMaine OronoWenHao Song, Michigan State UniversityRyan Sprague, Universal Technical InstituteYan “Aileen” Sun, Washington State UniversityZhengfei “Sam” Sun, University of LaVerneGretchen Swain, St. Lawrence University - ArizonaAllison Talbot, St. Lawrence University - MassachusettsQijie “Jerry” Tang, Berkeley CollegeWanyi “Serena” Tao, University of IowaBenjamin Teer, Lee Academy PrepJanelle Tinker, UMaine MachiasAshley Varney, St. Louis University-MadridNoah Von Rotz, Dean CollegeYeran “Tiffany” Wang, Mont Clair UniversityApichaya “Waen” Wongkraisri, College in ThailandSarah Wood, Southern Maine Community CollegeNikko Woodley, Marine Mechanics InstituteQian “Michael” Wu, University of Illinois at ChicagoGrace Young, UndecidedGuangyu “John” Zhao, Northeastern UniversitySheng “Monty” Zhou, Drexel University

Seth Maker, son of Tony and Paula Maker of Machiasport, is the salutatorian for the class of 2010. Seth has been a member of the football club for one year, varsity baseball as a player and statistician, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and Math team. Seth has placed in the state math meet each of the four years he has competed. Seth will be attending the University of Maine majoring in Mechanical Engineering and also studying in the University of Maine’s Honors College.

ROBERT HARvEy, son of Phillip and Birgitt Harvey of Dennysville, is the first honor essayist for the class of 2010. Robert has been involved in the drama club, math team,

and Maine Youth in Government. Robert will be attending Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and has not yet decided on a major.

Senior Plans

JONAH BASkERvILLE, son of Reginald and Anna Basker-ville of Eastport, is the second honor essayist for the class of 2010. Jonah has been involved in 2 local orchestras in Wash-

ington County as a violinist, and has taught violin and piano lessons for the past 3 years. Jonah has also been involved in Project SHARE which focuses on the restoration of Atlantic Salmon habitats. Jonah will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology major-ing in Brain and Cognitive Sciences.

ALLISON TALBOT

V A L E D I C T O R I A N S A L U T A T O R I A N FIRST HONOR ESSAYIST

SECOND HONOR ESSAYIST

SETH MAkER

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4 Washington Academy Today

WA says goodbye to Paula Maker, librarian of 31 years

After 33 years as Washington Academy’s

librarian, Paula Maker is retiring. Paula

graduated from Washington Academy in 1964

as salutatorian. She attended the University

of Maine at Machias and received a B.S.

in Elementary Education and received her

Master’s in Library Science from the Clarion

University of Clarion, Pennsylvania.

In 1977, Paula started as the librarian at

Washington Academy. She served as the

Art Department Chair and helped with

many projects at WA, including the

Silver Quill literary magazine. We will miss

Paula greatly as our librarian, but wish her

luck in her retirement! you can still visit her

at the Sturdivant Library in East Machias.

Student News

Math TeamThe Washington Academy Math Team

won the 2010 Math League championship in Ellsworth this spring, winning three of the four Math Meets held throughout the year and finishing with the highest total among the 12 schools competing.

Top individual honors went to several WA students: Seth Maker was number one among the senior class, with Robert Harvey finishing in third place. Max Ye was the number one junior, followed closely by Will Wang, who finished second. Twenty four students parti-cipated on the Math Team this year. This is the 7th year in a row that WA teams finished in first place!

Maine Principals Award NominationAllison Talbot of East Machias, a senior

at Washington Academy, was selected to re-ceive the 2010 Principal’s Award, announced by Head of School Judson McBrine. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

Allison Talbot, Mr. McBrine and other award winners and their principals attended an Honors Luncheon at the Spectacular Event Center in Bangor on April 3, 2010.

The Honors Luncheon recognized 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 140 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine’s school administrators.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETy INDUCTS NEW MEMBERSThe Washington Academy

Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony at the East Machias Congregational Church on March 24, 2010. The program began with a piano interlude by Sarah Hol-sapple, music teacher. Lacie Craven, president of the chapter, opened the ceremony.

Two-year members reviewed the four society qualities. Seniors Allison Talbot, Seth Maker, Andi Flannery and Arielle Richardson ad-dressed the qualities of scholarship,service, leadership and character.

Following, senior two-year members Zeheng Chen, Derrick Porter and Gretchen Swain introduced new members and their parents. Junior two-year members Molly Abrams, Chloe Barnett and Jordan Porter presided over the introduction of new members. The following are new members: Seniors: Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Chieh Chen, Bryce Colbeth, Katlyn Cox, Maj de Christopher, Hong Yi Dong, Klara Galiova, Chelsie Hawkins, Nicolas Hixson, Channing Jessiman, Bin Liu, Brett Lyons, Briana McFadden, Laura Mills, Christina Ramsdell, Arianna Sanborn, Ben Teer, Janelle Tinker, Qian Wu. Juniors: Elizabeth Hull, Allison Holmes, Mara Lookabaugh, Christopher Plaisted, Taylor Seeley, Yiming Ye. Sophomores: Brittney Jamieson, Rachel Mahar, Matthew Talbot, Kelly Sawyer.

After a candlelight ceremony with a recitation of the National Honor Society pledge, Headmaster Judson McBrine and Assistant Head Tim Reynolds presented emblems and pins.

William “Deke” Talbot was the guest speaker. After his speech to the members of the Honor Society and their families, he paid tribute to Arthur “Tart” Gardner, former Headmaster of WA, who recently passed away. The Washington Academy Chorus, under the direction of the academy’s music instructor, Sarah Holsapple, presented “Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)” with soloists Molly Abrams, Cassidy Cook and Lacie Craven.

At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served with Mr. and Mrs. David Craven. Virginia Plummer, English Chair at Washington Academy, is the NHS advisor.

The 2010 National Honor Society Members

WA Head of School Judson McBrine guest William “Deke” Talbot flank Presi-dent of the National Honor Society chapter Lacie Craven


Student News continued...

Silver Quill Receives National Recognition ExcellenceVirginia Plummer, Washington Academy’s English De-

partment chair, announced that WA’s literary magazine, Silver Quill, has received national recognition for its excel-lence in writing and presentation by the National Council of Teachers of English. The Silver Quill is one of only two student literary magazines in Maine to receive this national recognition. The cover artwork entitled Windmill was created by Yvonne Cheng.

The Council judged the publication on its extremely high quality of writing; the inclusion of a variety of genres; meticulous editing; some writings from other subject areas; attractive design and graphics, pertinent to the writings; and students having strong roles in editorial, production, and business aspects.

The 2009 Silver Quill was staffed by Allison Talbot, Editor-in-Chief; Courtney Pearson and Tom Wood, Literary Editors; Arianna Sanborn, Yide Yan, and Lara Balmert, Busi-ness and Advertising; Sam Gaddis and Tyler Holt, Graphic Editors; and Virginia Plummer, Faculty Advisor. Patrons sup-

porting the production included Douglas and Lisa Holmes, Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant, Machias Savings Bank, Bluebird Motel, Inc., Yan Yufeng, Eva Kelley, Edward Hennessey and Traci Sanborn, Samuel Gaddis, Mr. Terrill, Mr. Windsor, Whiting Village Store, and Nancy and Deke Talbot. Many thanks are extended to Mrs. Paula Maker and Mrs. Felicia Avery for their support.

The Silver Quill first began publication in 1991 and has not missed a year since. The 2010 publication, due out this Spring, is accepting submissions from students as well as faculty. Copies of the magazine are $3 each.

This year’s editor-in-chief is Lacie Craven ’10.

The following is an excerpt from the award winning 2009 Silver Quill.

Where is Tomorrow?

By Alex Foster All quietBare silkSilhouettedIn silenceAnd absence of lightCast grayShadows for tyrantsAshen rainFalls swiftOn lofty wingsOf sorrowPiled highOn hollow menWhere is tomorrow?And where is tomorrow?I sayIt was lost withinToday

Yvonne Cheng, a senior at Washington Academy, holds the nationally recognized, award-winning Silver Quill that boasts her pen and ink drawing entitled “Windmill.”

WA Finishes a year of Service with More Than 7,000 HoursStudents from Washington Academy logged over 7,000 hours of community service this

year. To celebrate their continuing commitment to service, a school-wide community service day in several locations on Saturday, May 15. Students and their home room teachers were assigned to various organizations to assist in many service activities. The community service day also provided students with the opportunity to earn additional hours and experience the personal satisfaction that comes with serving your neighbors.

Activities included: a neighborhood cleanup around Washington Academy in East Machias, conservation projects at Bear Brook and Harmon Brook in Wesley, painting at the

Cobscook Community Learning Center, trail clearing and maintenance for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust,

Machias Valley Sportsman’s Club, and East Stream ATV Club. Students also performed service at the Beth Wright Walk in Addison, the Ark Animal Shelter in Cherryfield, Cotton Farms in Columbia Falls, and Porter Memorial Library in Machias.

As of this current academic year, all Washington Academy students must complete 15 hours of community service per year. Many students participated this year in twice-weekly service activities as well as blood drives sponsored by the JMG program.

Mrs. Marty Jordan and students moving bales of hay.

Yeong Je Lee, Jennifer Gonce, Courtney Curtis, and Serena BoyntonJacob Huntley varnishing

a picnic table

Prom 2010

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WA Celebrates 23 years of Student AchievementWashington Academy held their 23rd Academic Awards Banquet on May 25, 2010. The

guest speaker of the evening, Mr. William Prescott, Washington Academy Alumnus Class of 1958, was introduced by National Honor Society president Lacie Craven. After sharing his memories of misspelling academy at an Academy spelling bee and his mother’s unfortunate fall from her chair upon hearing her son’s faux pas, Mr. Prescott recognized the achievements made by all, encouraging each and every student to pursue their goals, whether they have met bumps along the way or not. “They choice to succeed is yours,” he concluded.

Head of School Mr. Judson McBrine presented the awards, which are based on academic performance, following the remarks of WA Board President Richard Gardner ’58. Mrs. Jean Plummer, Advisor to the National Honor Society, explained how the achievements are awarded. Students who make the honor roll three times receive Honor Roll Pins. Students who have made the honor roll six times receive Lamp of Knowledge Pins. Academic Letters are given to students who make the honor roll ten times, the Pewter Apple letter opener is given to those students who make the honor roll 13 times, and the Headmaster’s Golden Apple Award is pres-ented to those students who have made the honor roll 14 times, or every quarter through mid-year of their senior year.

The following students received academic honors.

Honor Roll Pins — Freshmen: Emmanuel Aretakis, Andrew Cox, Jessa Cushing, Jillian Day, Emily Eldridge, Andrew Farnsworth, Kara Graham, Katerina Graham, Emily Hawkins, Natalie Jones, Nakita Matthews, Frederic Merx, Devlin O’Shea, Chelsea Oakes, Nigel Pingree, Matthew Plaisted, Nicholas Raye, Breana Riquier, Ben Rose, Danae Shurn, Matthew Stanhope, Nathan Weaver. Sophomores: Taylor Ackley, Jordan Baskerville, Ashley Beam, Jennifer Gonce, Ashley Kumst, Kalah Mitchell. Juniors: Matthew Henry, Garrett Hopkins, Tavoy Johnson, Thomas Moody, Megan Paprocki, Timothy Sawyer, Elizabeth Stanley-Porter, Tai Thai, Lichi Wang, Yiting Zheng. Seniors: Shawn Leighton, Michael Lenfestey, Justin Morren.

Lamp of knowledge Pins — Sophomores: Grace Barstow, Caleb Beal, Jessie Hardy, Nicole Harmon, Mary Clare Hayward, Brittney Jamieson, Jennifer Johnson, Rachael Mahar, Kristen Miller, Cameron Morrison, Lauren Quirk, Allison Richardson, Michael Riley, Kelly Sawyer, Sophia Schmauderer, Matthew Talbot, Shelby Whitman, Toby Woods. Juniors: Lea Bushman, Bryhanah Esposito, Elizabeth Hull, Mara Lookabaugh, Tatum McFadden, Graham Pingree, Amy Stevens, Ngan Thai, Yiming Ye. Seniors: Bryce Colbeth, Hong Yi Dong, Lily Evans, Hayley Foresman, Nicolas Forte, Klara Galiova, Channing Jessiman, Wei Li, Bin Lui, Katherine Mickelinc, Wanyi Tao, Qian Wu, Guangyu Zhao.

Academic Letters — Juniors: Molly Abrams, Katherine Ackley, Kira Arnold, Chloe Barnett, Taylor Davis, Kristina Pettegrow, Christopher Plaisted, James Prenier, Jordan Porter, Taylor Seeley, Jordan Spencer. Seniors: Kayla Anthony, Justina Barter, Zeheng Chen, Maj de Christopher, Andi Flannery, Patrick Gardner, Robert Harvey, Miranda Preston, Gretchen Swain, Benjamin Teer.

The Pewter Apple Award was given to seniors Chelsea Brady, Nicolas Hixson, Briana McFadden, Shannon Parker, Arielle Richardson, Janelle Tinker.

The Headmaster’s Golden Apple Awards were given to seniors: Jonah Baskerville, Lacie Craven, Chelsie Hawkins, Brett Lyons, Seth Maker, Laura Mills, Derrick Porter, and Allison Talbot.

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So much fun!


What’s Happening At WA

WA hosts College FairWashington Academy hosted the Regional

College Fair sponsored by the New England Association of College Admission Counselors in May with over 55 colleges and universities attending. Students from local high schools were also in attendance.

Explore WA Day for Freshmen

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Hope Rowan – Island Institute, RocklandLaura Pierce – Iris Designs, WhitingConnie Harter-Bagley – River Meets the Sea, East MachiasTerry Rowden – Steel Drums, CutlerJim Sherman – Dulcimers & Limberjacks, East MachiasSteve Schaefer – Maineline Studio, CalaisJames O’Neil – O’Neil Paintings, LubecKara McCrimmon and Kevin Thompson – Cobscook Community Learning Center, TrescottDebra Sternbergh – Berry Vines, MachiasGal Frey – Beaded Quill Designs, PrincetonNigel Chase – Planet Pan, Blue HillKelly Jessiman – Tole Painting, CutlerShelby Greene – Eastport Arts Center, EastportAmanda Ramsdell – Jewelry Making, PembrokeMonica Elliott – Monica’s Chocolates, LubecBeth Roy – Fiber Arts, CharlotteWayne Lobley – Jordan Gardens, MachiasJason Tardy and Matt Tardy – TWO Show, TurnerKatherine Mahon – Healing Arts, East MachiasMelissa Lee – Papermaking, LubecKessie Smith-Marengo – Bollywood Dance, AddisonPaul Cunningham – Guitar & Songwriting, East MachiasLauren Sprague – Scrapbooking, Marshfield

Barbara Lara – Zumba Dance, CalaisPassamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra – Trond Saeverud, Music Director & Conductor

In addition, WA thanks the following staff and students for their workshop leadership:

Martha Jordan – Fly TyingHeidi Reynolds and Emily Fitzsimmons – Culinary ArtsDon Sprangers – GIS, Nature JournalingPaula McBrine – Nature JournalingMalcolm Holmes – Nature HikingAmy Axe, Felicia Avery, and Rae Rowell – Fiber ArtsCatherine Kropp – iMovieRyan Zlomek – Animation, Art Games, and Digital PhotographyCourtney Radeka – Ukrainian Egg PaintingRhiannon Hampson-Jovin – Belly DanceShawn Schmitter – WoodworkingSarah Holsapple – Singing & SongwritingTina Pond – Dulcimers & LimberjacksLaurie Schoppee – ScrapbookingPete Rensema – Chinese Films

Thanks for a wonderful festival!

Arts FestArts Fest

Washington Academy would like to thank the following community artists for being a part of the 3rd Annual Arts Fest 2010:

WA’s Third Annual

2010

WASHINGTON ACADEMy RAIDERS 201022 – 1

Washington Academy 85 Ellsworth 77Washington Academy 60 MDI 49Washington Academy 75 Woodland 50Washington Academy 82 Sumner 36Washington Academy 67 GSA 52Washington Academy 72 Calais 63Washington Academy 79 Orono 55Ellsworth 70 Washington Academy 68Washington Academy 65 MDI 51Washington Academy 86 Searsport 42Washington Academy 80 Dexter 29Washington Academy 74 Sumner 52Washington Academy 75 Narraguagus 47Washington Academy 75 Searsport 35Washington Academy 73 Woodland 43Washington Academy 73 Narraguagus 47Washington Academy 78 Calais 41Washington Academy 68 GSA 40Washington Academy 78 Schenck 74Washington Academy 69 Penobscot Valley 52 Washington Academy 68 Foxcroft Academy 50Washington Academy 54 Calais 49Washington Academy 70 Dirigo 58

Penobscot valley Conference ChampionsEastern Maine Class C Boys Champions

Maine State Class C Boys Champions


WrestlingChianti “Kiwi” Mrazik is Washington Academy’s first state cham-

pion in the sport of wrestling in only their third year of competition. She placed 4th in class C wrestling against men, which only four women in Maine wrestling history have ever accomplished! She then went on to pin her way through her U.S.G.W.A (United States Girls Wrestling Association) State of Maine Championship. That qualified her for the U.S.G.A. New England Championship, making the trip to Nashua, New Hampshire. Mrazik had a bye the first round which gave her and the coaches a chance to watch the girls in her weight class. In her weight were girls from wrestling power houses such as Timberlane, New Hampshire, a school that is always in the top five in New Eng-land for wrestling as well as Mt. Anthony, Vermont, a school that boasts a twenty-one year run as Vermont state champions. At the end of the day these girls all made the top five with Mrazik standing higher on the podium than them all. She was the only girl to pin her way through the New England Tournament. Mrazik was one of only two girls from Maine that won a New England title also making her the first athlete from WA to ever bring home a New England Title.

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Sports Accolades

PVC (Penobscot Valley Conference) All-StarsWinter and Spring Sports

BOyS BASkETBALL

First TeamBen TeerNoah Von Rotz

Third TeamBryce Colbeth

PvC All DefensiveJustin Morren

GIRLS BASkETBALL

First TeamAndi Flannery

Third TeamTaylor Seeley

Honorable MentionBreanna Nicely

PvC All-DefensiveBrandelyn Hodgdon

GIRLS TENNIS

SinglesSecond TeamMia Batljan Catenacci

BOyS TENNIS

SinglesSecond TeamRomayn Richards

DoublesSecond TeamNick RayeJordan Porter

Honorable MentionWill Manchester

TRACk AND FIELD

First TeamAshley DeSilva, Shot Put

Second TeamAshley DeSilva, Discus

Track and Field Team 2010Washington Academy put together its first Track and Field team in almost 80 years. Coached by Peter Diehl and Gina Gaetani, the team of 24 athletes - 14 boys and 10 girls - competed in 12 different events consisting of sprinting (100m, 200m, 400m), distance running (800m,

mile, 2-miles), throwing (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin), jumping (long jump) and four-person relays (4x100m, 4x400m). The team competed in 6 regular season track meets. 10-15 schools were present at each meet, which were held in Bangor (Cameron Stadium), Foxcroft Academy, Ells-worth High School, MDI High School and Orono High School. Both the PVC and State Championships were held at Foxcroft Academy.

Five individuals qualified for PVC Championships:Sante Sanchez – 100m Dash (finished 8th), 200m DashTavoy Johnson – 200m DashJerry Lingley – JavelinDanae Shurn – 100m Dash, Long JumpAshley DeSilva – Shot Put (1st Place), Discus (2nd Place). Ashley was

also named to the All-PVC teams for Shot Put (First Team) and Discus (Second Team).

Three qualified for State Championships. (Due to severe weather conditions, the meet was postponed to a date in which the athletes were unable to attend.)

Jerry Lingley – JavelinDanae Shurn – Long JumpAshley DeSilva – Shot Put, Discus

SOFTBALL

Second TeamAndi Flannery, ShortstopBreanna Nicely, UtilityTaylor Davis, Pitcher

BASEBALL

First TeamRyan Schoppee, OutfieldToby Woods, First Base

Second TeamBryce Colbeth, ShortstopMichael Lenfestey, CatcherTimothy Sawyer, Pitcher

WA’s Big Dig!!

HAS BEGUN!

The rear view of the new Arts & Music Center to the left of the Gardner Gymnasium.

Athletic Field improvements have included re-locating light poles that illuminate our soccer/football field.

School Seal: Welcoming students, staff and friends alike to the new Arts& Music Center is WA”s official school seal-out of respect for the school’s long history, we are establishing a new tradition of stepping around the seal rather than walking across it!

Welcome Back sign: School begins

September 1st with freshmen and new students, who

will be joined by returning students on

September 2.

The front view of the new Arts & Music Center-open for education!


WHY WE CHOOSE TO GIVETESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CAPITAL DONORS

We feel privileged to be part of Washington Academy, as alumni, as teachers, and now as the Co-Chairs of the Acad-emy’s first capital campaign. Each of us have long appreciated

the positive influence this wonderful school has had on so many lives. We need to look at leaving a legacy, no matter what our financial means or walk of life. Each of us can ask ourselves, What can I do? One of the ways we answered that 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 ChairCampaign Co-Chairs

As a mem-ber of the community, I have had the opportunity to observe first-hand what Wash-ington Academy does. The quality of the

education is outstanding. It prepares young people for a successful future and to contribute positively to society. Those of us at Machias Savings Bank can’t think of any investment more important. Machias Savings Bank is vitally concerned with our region’s economy. The Acad-emy is a major economic driver, with an impact of over $12 million per year. Personally, as a grandfather, I am pleased to know there’s a great institution like WA avail-able for the young people of Washington County. The bank’s gift of $100,000 put the campaign over the half-way mark. Now we’re calling on everyone to consider a generous gift.

Ed Hennessey, Grandfather and President, Machias Savings Bank

Most high schools ignore subjects beyond the tradition-al academic courses. WA is a place where a student can find and develop his interests while having the broad education that allows various career opportunities. As a fairly new Trustee, I am proud that 100% of the Board has contrib-uted to this campaign. I don’t like to ask for anything, but this campaign requires gifts at every level. I was eager to make a leadership gift. I hope you will join us in making WA an even better place with a donation.

Nick ‘93 and Belinda ‘88 Lemieux Major Gift Co-ChairTrustee

Nick & Belinda Lemieux

Dick & Margaret Gardner

Ed Hennessey Dr. John GaddisWhen a need arises in a community, everyone pulls to-gether to help. I see that time and time again as a practicing physician. Former students contributed to WA when I was a student to help me and others. I contribute to help today’s students. I’m asking everyone to contribute for tomor-row’s students. It’s a pay it forward model. I’m proud, as an alumnus, as a Trustee, as a father and grandfather, to be associated so closely with the Academy. And, I want the best for young people who will attend WA in the future. That’s why I made a leader-ship gift to my alma mater. Now, I’m ask-ing you to consider the same.

John Gaddis, DO‘65Trustee

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Memoriam Gifts

Gifts Made in Memory of Arthur “Tart” Gardner ’38 to the Health and Wellness Center Equipment Fund for the Capital Campaign

Gifts Made in Memory to Adien Look ’47 to the Capital CampaignMichele BortellMerry Ellen Eason and Jim KeelerDeborah LookKatherine Y. Look, M.D.James and Geraldine NewnumKaren NielsenLarry and Kathy RizorMartha StilwellJulie Strieff-HancockJohn Tubergen

ADA Fence Company, Inc.Nancy BennWilliam and Delia BessWilliam ‘63 and Linda BeverlyStephen ’68 and Pauline CatesBernard CheneyFred and Linda ’66 ConleyHartley and Linnie ‘37 CraneBettina L. Davis ‘60Marjorie M. DevineMalcolm and Marilyn DobleEsther DownieDick and Brenda EllsmoreFort Fairfield Athletic Boosters ClubFrank L. Foster, Jr. ‘38George ‘68 and Mary Beth GaddisGordon Ganong ‘76The Gardner FamilyMarilyn GardnerRichard ‘58 and Margaret ‘62 Gardner

Joyce Bryant Goodine ‘64Alvin ‘47 and Pat HallMichael and Mary HawkinsCharles ’62 and Charlene HendersonEdward Hennessey, Traci Sanborn ‘81, and Arianna Sanborn ‘10David and Gloria HitchingsConstance Look Holmes ‘60William ’60 and Judith ’57 Holmes, Jr.Shirley HornkethRonald and Carrie HortonBruce and Martha KlipecJoann KostacopoulosRichard and Elsie LarsonBo Leighton and FamilyRuth Leubecker ‘60Richard and Esther LyfordJudson and Paula ‘86 McBrineMachias Memorial High School Class of 1958Jane MacomberBill and Linda ’66 MallarCharles NortonHope ProutEllis ‘48 and Wenona ‘49 SmallGerald and Judy Wood


The last issue of the Washington Academy Today neglected to list Valerie Smith Stimpson ’47 with the class listing of donors to the Annual Giving Campaign.

The last issue of WA Today neglected to list Richard ’55 and Cecile Young as Decade Donors with the class listing of donors for the Annual Giving Campaign.

Annual Appeal 2010-2011

Outfitting the 21st Century Classroom means combining the latest technologies with strategies that have been proven successful here at WA. A learning environment that stimulates creativity and thought is paramount to high quality education. You can help equip WA students for the 21st Century by contributing to the 21st Century Classroom.

The Capital Campaign, Tomorrow Begins Today, includes five new classrooms that, once completed, will require proper outfitting-white boards, smart boards, LCD projectors, tables, desk and chairs, etc. Your gift to this year’s An-nual Appeal can help complete this plan.

In MemoriamArthur W. “Tart” Gardner ’38 03/19/2010

Eleanor (Mayhew) Richardson ’38 03/26/2010

Daryl Crane ’39 12/23/2009

Sidney O. Young, Jr. ’41 01/08/2010

Tessie W. Green ’43 06/26/2010

Donald M. Look ’43 12/03/2009

Mabel (Griffin) Bowles ’44 12/13/2009

Stillman W. Fitzhenry ’44 10/12/2009

Beatrice (Holmes) Ettle ’47 02/17/2010

Adien L. Look ’47 04/30/2010

Brian L. Whitney ’65 03/12/2010

Edward E. Gately, Jr. ’70 08/09/2010

Kenneth E. Roberts ’71 04/05/2010

Duane F. Davis ’77 04/09/2010

Daniel A. Geel ’81 06/22/2010

Craig “CJ” Wood, Jr. ’07 03/14/2010

Dorothy R. Gaddis 02/13/2010

Alumni News & Notes

Front Row L-R: Sharon Crane ‘62, Betty (Beverly) Wood ‘71, Pat (Sprague) Wood ‘61, Valerie (Wood) Hopkins ‘83, Marlene (Gatcomb) Wood ‘70, Paula (Norton) McBrine ‘86Back Row L-R: Cecile Young, Richard Young ‘55, Sam Wood, Darrell Wood, John Hopkins ‘81, Carlton Wood ‘69, Judson McBrine

‘45 Harland and Mattie (Willigar) Flynn celebrated their 64th wedding anni-

versary on March 13th. Congratulations!

‘03 Sarah Lingley recently graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Civil

Engineering from the University of Maine, as well as received the Hovey Award for having the “Most Engineering Promise”. Sarah was hired on by Woodard & Curran in their Ban-gor, Maine office as an Engineer. Woodard & Curran is a 600 person integrated engineer-ing, science, and operations company.

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 209

or email us at [email protected].

‘90 Det. Robert Burns graduated Sept. 18th, 2009 from the ATF’s National Firearm Examiner Academy after completing a year long training program which included 19 weeks in Maryland during 2009. To date 101 students have graduated from

this program. The 2009 class consisted of 13 students from Law Enforcement agencies across the country included a mix of sworn offi-cers and civilians. Det. Burns is a Forensic Specialist in the Firearms section of the Crime Lab.Det. Burns graduated from Washington Academy in 1990, graduated Cedarville College in 1994 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He joined the Maine State Police in 1994. His initial assignment was to Troop “C” patrolling Somerset and Kennebec County. He was promoted to Detective in 1999 and worked in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID 2) in central Maine. In 2002 he transferred to the State Police Crime Lab receiving specialized training as a Forensic Specialist in areas of fingerprints, footwear impressions, tire impressions and physical matching. The most recent training in firearms broadens his specialties to include firearms identification, toolmark identification, serial number restoration, and Gunshot residue and distance determination. Robert Burns recently appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of the Maine State Trooper, the official publication of the Maine State Troopers Foundation. He also appeared in a NBC Nightly News clip on “Behind the Badge: ATF Crime”. You can view the clip online at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/32423778#32423778.

Florida Meet N Greet

Det. Robert Burns receiving diploma from Mark Logan, the Assistant Director of Training for the ATF.

Det. Burns test firing a firearm at the ATF National Laboratory Center in Ammendale, MD.

Det. Burns and his wife, Cindy, after receiving diploma.

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September 17-19th, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010 PEP RALLy Gardner Gym 1:30 PM

CAMPUS TOURS/OPEN HOUSE 2:30 - 4:30 PM

PARADE Line up on Water Street, proceed up High Street, ending on Soccer field 5 PM

FOOTBALL GAME VS. Ellsworth 6 PM

BONFIRE With a DJ & Snacks Following the game

Saturday, September 18, 2010 RAIDER RUN - 5k ROAD RACE/WALk Registration 7 AM, Race 8 AM

FAMILy FUN ACTIvITIES During soccer games

GIRLS SOCCER GAME VS Fort Kent 1 PM

BOyS SOCCER GAME VS Fort Kent 1 PM

TRI-M “MUSIC IN THE PARk NIGHT” East Machias River Bandstand 5 - 9 PM

Sunday, September 19, 2010 WASHINGTON ACADEMy GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Barren View Golf Course in Jonesboro. The 4-person Best Ball Tournament will have a shotgun start at 9am. Registration will begin at 8am. Golfers will also have a chance to win a car!

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