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Bridgton Academy Legacies

News From the Top of the Hill

The Brazil Boys

In this issue

Congratulations Class of 2015

It is a time for joyous celebration ndash and some tearful goodbyes ndash at Bridgton Academy as we honor our newly graduated Class of 2015 Our young men have now joined the ranks of Wolverine alumni over 8400 strong and growing We enjoyed an exciting year at Bridgton Academy and are pleased to share that excitement with you through this Commencement edition of BA Today

At the Academy our focus remains steadfast on our people programs and facilities We continue to build an outstanding community through trust selfless commitment and the creation of enduring transformational relationships We aspire to develop young men who are ldquobuilt for othersrdquo young men who will influence those around them to be better and to build better communities as they work to pursue their own dreams

During the first seven years of my tenure as the 47th Headmaster of Bridgton Academy we have cultivated a campus culture focused on support and encouragement We review data and trends ensuring intelligent decision-making centered on the stewardship and enhancement of our 207-year-old Academy We have invested as never before into our campus facilities and programming always striving to optimize the value proposition we deliver on behalf of our students our staff and the entire community in which we reside

Enrollment remains a constant focus it is our primary objective given our tuition-based revenue model Bridgton Academy enrolls 15 of the annual postgraduate population in the United States but every year we must start from scratch to fill our school In order to remain competitive we must constantly work to enhance our student experience offering our families diverse programming and safe accessible college-level facilities that reflect the key value proposition inherent in our mission The result ndash an amazing population of young men poised to head out and change the world for the better They always had the potential ndash your Academy simply teaches them how to let it shine

Thank you for your belief your support and your commitment to ldquoThe Year That Makes The Differencerdquo

Best wishes for a wonderful summer

Graydon E Vigneau Jr P lsquo12Headmaster

AcademyBridgton

The Official Publication of Bridgton AcademyNick LeBelJessica PriolaMichelle CrossSarah Gaines

Managing Editor DesignerContent EditorWriter ContributorWriter Contributor

Bridgton Academy Today is produced biannually as the official publication of Bridgton Academy and is distributed to alumni parents of alumni and friends of BA We welcome your feedback and encourage you to reach out to us at alumnibridgtonacademyorg

The Year That Makes The Difference

From the headmaster

For 33 weeks you took part in The Year That Makes The Difference There was nothing easy about it ndash but you did it and look at you now Yoursquore ready for your next step and wersquore extremely proud of you You are now Wolverines ndash take what you learned from your year here on the hill and put it to good use in the next phase of your lives

ldquoIn this corner wearing their classroom-required jacket and tie and standing half a century removed from graduation - the BA Class of 1965 In the other corner dressed in BA hoodies and standing only one year removed from graduation ndash the BA Class of 2014rdquo

This BA boxing ldquoringrdquo is shaped like a decagon ten corners for the ten classes that make up the ldquoAlumni Top Tenrdquo Established by BA in 2011 the ldquoAlumni Top Tenrdquo recognizes classes which have achieved the highest number of classmate giving participation during a given fiscal year (ie it is not the amount given but the number of classmates who make a donation)

Alumni participation in the Bridgton Fund is a cornerstone of the tradition of giving that makes ldquoThe Year That Makes The Differencerdquo possible for so many of our young men Always fans of a little friendly competition Wolverines have silently competed against each other in recent years all for the common goal of supporting their historic alma mater

Who will come out on top for fiscal year 2015 Will it be the BA Class of 2014 the record-holding youngest 1-ranked class in ldquoTop Tenrdquo history Or will it be our BA Class of 1965 who has impressively worked its way up to the 2 spot Perhaps it will be a class who has yet to earn a ldquoTop Tenrdquo placement Time will tell but the only way to make sure your class will be in the running is to make certain your donation is received before BArsquos fiscal-year end on June 30th 2015

Donrsquot see your class listed in the ldquoTop Tenrdquo Reach out to Sarah Gaines in BArsquos Office of Alumni and Development (207-647-3322 ext 1213sgainesbridgtonacademyorg to learn how you can help inspire your classmates to ldquoget in in the ringrdquo

The Alumni Top Ten

Calling all Bridgton Academy alumni parents and friends This yearrsquos annual Homecoming Weekend will take place October 2ndndash4th during what is arguably the most picturesque time of year in Maine For the fourth consecutive year alumni parents (past and current) and friends will be invited to descend upon the quaint village of North Bridgton to celebrate BA and its enduring impact on all those who have helped shape the history of this time-honored school ndash that means you

There will be a wide variety of activities offered during the weekend guests will be invited to attend classes or catch a football game (or soccer or lacrosse or baseball) on our new artificial turf fields If ice and pipes are more your thing then you may want to head on over to the Bridgton Ice Arena located on campus to catch BArsquos hockey teams in action Numerous tailgates and tasty cuisine will abound and as is tradition all in attendance

will be invited to hear Headmaster Vigneaursquos annual ldquoState of the Schoolrdquo address There is no better time to commemorate and share your BA story than by returning to the rolling hills of Western Maine this October to re-connect with classmates faculty and staff ndash and even meet future Wolverine alumni ndash the BA Class of 2016 While all BA alumni are encouraged to re-live their fondest BA memories by making the trip ldquoback homerdquo we will specifically honor those class years ending in 5rsquos and 0rsquos who will be celebrating a milestone reunion year Special plans are in the works as we prepare for this exciting weekend so stay tuned for more details Interested in helping to rally your reunion-year class We can help with

that too Just call Sarah Gaines at BArsquos Office of Alumni amp Development (207-647-3322 ext 1213 or sgainesbridgtonacademyorg) to get your reunion celebration ball rolling

B A W A N T S Y O UAlumni and Parent Homecoming Weekend 2015

We hope to see YOU back in North Bridgton this fall

You make all the difference at Bridgton Academy BAs mission would not be possible without the investment and support of alumni parents and friends -- like you Our 2015 fiscal year ends on June 30th and we would be honored to have your support All those who make a gift to the Academy prior to June 30th will be proudly recognized in our 2015 Annual Report on Giving

Giving to BA is easy Simply use the enclosed envelope or visit our online giving form at wwwbridgtonacademyorg (Click Support BA) Donations can be made by mailing to the Academy at PO Box 292 N Bridgton Maine 04057 or calling the Office of Alumni amp Development at 207-647-3322

Thank you for all that you do to make the difference

Come and celebrate a NewEraBA at Homecoming Weekend 2015

We invite you to join us for historic ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the Academys two new athletic facilities made possible by the Rise Sons of Bridgton Capital Campaign

Saturday October 3rd 2015 Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new footballlacrosse artificial turf field Sunday October 4th 2015 Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new baseball facility

Look for further details coming soon on Homecoming Weekend 2015 We hope to see you there

Itrsquos a New Era

Stranger

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THE CLASS OF 65 THE CLASS OF 14vs

THE BATTLE OF THE BA BROTHERS

Alumni Top Ten Fiscal Year 2015 as of Press Time

2014196519641954195719591962196819701983

Alumni Top Ten Fiscal Year 2014 Final Standings

201419501986196819571965200919671970

1959 amp 1953 ndash A participation tie

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m e e t a W o l v e r i n e Richard Sales lsquo67In our spring edition of ldquoMeet a Wolverinerdquo we will recognize an esteemed alumnus from the BA Class of 1967 who in many ways is the embodiment of this exciting season of liveliness and awakening He is a songwriter guitarist and multi-talented musician He is a composer for film media and radio He is an audio engineer music producer and owneroperator of ldquoglassWing recording studiosrdquo on Vancouver Island BC in Canada He is a husband father friend organic blueberry farmer and all-around lover of life He is Richard Sales BA Class of 1967

What prompted your decision to attend Bridgton Academy and how did your experience at BA prepare you for life after North BridgtonMy parents I was an unruly and supercharged Huck Finn in high school there werenrsquot any other options Bridgton exceeded not only my wildest dreams but those of my parents and all of my friends Bridgton prepared me for success by making me a whole person capable of thinking on my feet and unafraid of working hard I learned how to learn at Bridgton how to listen how to find allies and teachers ndash something I benefit from to this day Everyone at Bridgton was incredibly inspiring Inspiration is the bread and butter of music producers ndash of all business actually ndash from musician to market analyst Before Bridgton I actually thought I was stupid I wasnrsquot stupid at all though I just needed to learn how to focus and discipline my wild mind All of these qualities and aspirations continue to this day They keep me strong healthy quite alive and in love with life itself All of this began at Bridgton

What is your ldquocoolestrdquo memory in your work as an audio engineermusic producerRecording Miles Davis live was incredible ndash many stories there My work and close encounters with The Grateful Dead were also extremely cool and created many great memories for me The most outstanding memory however has been developing my daughter Hayley Sales and watching her shoot to the top of the charts That was the most rewarding Family is why I do everything I do so that touched all the crucial buttons in my heart Irsquove toured all over the world with Hayley and am currently producing her third record now

What message would you like to share with our recently-graduated BA Class of 2015 and the incoming BA Class of 2016I have named these ldquoAn Aged and Successful Huck Finnrsquos Seven Steps to Heavenrdquo

1) Dream big but stay awake When I was at BA I read Henry David Thoreau for the first time In one of his books he talks about building your ldquocastles in the skyrdquo You have to dream big or yoursquoll fall short Falling short is something to try to avoid however So while holding onto those big dreams keep one eye on ldquorealityrdquo

2) ldquoMarry uprdquo Seek a mate who is smart You will be forever stimulated and that smart mate will help you build sculpt and improve your ldquocastle in the skyrdquo Plus yoursquoll absorb that intelligence ndash a wonderful process to be a part of Also ndash your kids will astound you

3) Listen to everyone and learn wherever you can Every human you meet has something important for you to learn Listen very closely ndash this is how you become smart I have an equation Love of life + Intelligence + Sweat = Genius I believe anyone can be a genius if they follow this equation

4) Find your passion and build your life around it You may have to work mundane jobs (I did) but you must nurture your passion It will continue to reward you in so many ways

5) Wealth is the measure of how little we need As you set out on your amazing life journey get to know your deepest thoughts and aspirations Really knowing yourself is the first step to success Become as self-reliant as you can (I learned about self-reliance at Bridgton) At some point we realize the greatest wealth is innate internal Find that in others and find it inside your very own self

6) Love (the romantic relationship with Life itself) is the key to every door on the planet Love fully live fully You will become a magnet that draws all the good things all the great teachers and allies that are so crucial A deep profound love of life is true success Making ldquocastlesrdquo the whole earth can admire and look up to can has and will continue to be done by strong-backed dreamers

7) Never give up Be strong It will be hard It will be challenging It can be done

What defines a legacy student at Bridgton Academy History Heritage Tradition All of these things certainly

Each young man who attends Bridgton Academy as a legacy student steps onto campus with an immediate history whether hersquos been to North Bridgton before or not Perhaps it was his father or maybe an uncle or brother who was first a Wolverine For those families steeped in BA history it may have been an aunt or a grandmother who attended the Academy in the co-ed days prior to 1960 These legacy students have heard stories of Outing Club adventures a football teamrsquos undefeated season or memories of Cleaves Hall Along with the history that a family member has shared with them new legacy students will in turn create their own Bridgton stories as well

Class of 2015 graduate Benjamin Caples chose to attend Bridgton 35 years after his father Dan Caples

rsquo80 Even though Benrsquos decision to come was ultimately his

own he shared ldquoIt was so cool being on the same campus that my dad was and knowing that some of the faculty who were here then like Mr Gately and Coach Daley are still here now It showed me how invested the faculty are that they remembered my dad and could talk to me about himrdquo

When a young man begins thinking about his plans following high school Bridgton Academy is often a choice more easily made when an alumnus knows first-hand what BA has to offer his son David Higgins III rsquo70 sent all three of his sons ndash David IV rsquo08 Christopher rsquo10 and Jonathan rsquo12 ndash to the Academy ldquoAfter all that I gained from BA I knew it was an experience I wanted for each of my sonsrdquo David III reflected ldquoMy own year helped me to improve my study habits as well as take my athletics to the next levelrdquo Wolverine athletics have always been strong and now college-bound student-athletes train and compete year-round at Bridgton aiding in both recruitment and college placement Chris lsquo10 received a football scholarship to the University of New Haven Jonathan lsquo12 a senior at Marist College recalls I loved my time at BA For the first time in my life I felt really good about school and actually became one of those assertive students in the classroom who always had their hand up Had it not been for BA I wouldnt be at Marist today David IV lsquo08 is equally proud of what he accomplished I excelled as a student at University of Maine as a result of my time at Bridgton

Being a legacy student also includes thinking about the future and how Bridgton may continue to be a part of your family long after graduation Each second generation BA graduate in the Higgins family has already considered this ldquoItrsquos hard to say what will happen in the futurerdquo David IV expresses ldquobut I would

Legacies of Bridgtonthe

(L to R) David III lsquo70 David IV lsquo08 Linda Christopher lsquo10 and Jonathan lsquo12The Higgins Family

BridgtonAcademy

Class of 2015 graduates Brunno Mallman Colon and Joao Oliviera both hail from Sao Paulo Brazil and traveled nearly 5000 miles from home to attend Bridgton Academy and play soccer for the Wolverines Prior to coming to BA they both played for 2SV Sports Company an organization in Brazil that helps to ultimately place soccer players at the collegiate level in the United States Brunno completed his postgraduate year here at Bridgton while Joao earned his high school diploma with the Academy

So what was it like first arriving at BABrunno Even though I had seen the campus on the website I had never visited My first impression was that it was much larger than I thought it would be Different too It was bigger and more developed than what I was used to seeing in BrazilJoao I had never visited campus either and was surprised in a good way when I got here The campus was smaller than I expected and the buildings looked different from those at home I was so excited to be here

How did it feel knowing that you were so far away from homeJ My parents stayed in Bridgton for my first week here After they went back I talked to them often on the phone Once I started becoming busy with classes and soccer the phone calls were not as frequent At one point I got homesick but it didnrsquot last for too longB I had a family member from Brazil who spent two weeks in Maine while I got adjusted ndash my grandfather I did get a little homesick after he left but it didnrsquot take me long to be ready for the work that I had come to BA to do

What was the toughest part of being at BridgtonB The weather It was cold I raked leaves and shoveled snow for the first time in my life this yearJ Definitely the weather especially the snow I tried skiing but it wasnrsquot my favorite Two hours of study hall was also tough Another hard thing has been living on a campus with only boysmdashno girls

HOMETOWN Sao Paolo BrazilATHLETIC TEAM Soccer

bridgtonacademysoccer

Joao oliviera BrUnno mallmann-Colon

Tell us one of your favorite things about BAB Being able to practice and play soccer at the same place I live I liked all of my teachers especially Mr Meserve He teaches and explains things in a way that made it easy for me to understand Thatrsquos really helpful coming from another country to the United StatesJ It was fun adapting to a new culture meeting new people and making new friends Mr Miller and Mr Dube are both among my favorite teachers Mr Miller teaches Ecology and I enjoyed learning about this place where I was living Mr Dube teaches from a unique viewpoint and it helped me to learn a lot in his class

If there is one thing that you could share with everyone about your year at Bridgton what would that beJ This year helped me to mature into a man I have learned how to do things for myself even cleaning my room It has been good to dedicate myself to soccer while balancing that with my academicsB Even though this year was hard and feels challenging once you learn how to do it itrsquos so worth it BA really will help you to get ready for college

Head Soccer Coach Eric Zimmer worked with Brunno and Joao to find the best college fit for each young man after Bridgton This fall Brunno will be attending Luther College in Iowa and Joao will be attending Wingate University in North Carolina

Brunno Mallman Colon (L) and Joao Oliviera

From Brazil to Ba Two teammates make the 5000-mile trip to BA

definitely share my experiences and encourage my son to visit BArdquo Knowing the impact that Bridgton can have on college-bound athletes Chris says ldquoIf like me my son hoped to play sports at the next level I would encourage him to attend BA for a chance of pursuing his dreamrdquo The importance of academics stands out for Jon ldquoI would tell my son how BA helped me to improve my study skills and better prepared me for collegerdquo

While the Academy has truly become a tradition in the Higgins family they are not alone in what is a growing trend for many other families who have gone through the Bridgton Academy experience This years class featured nine legacy students including twin brothers Adam and Jason Tibbetts whose father Jeff Tibbetts is a 1977 graduate Alumnus Matt Lambert lsquo82 sent his triplets Max Matt and Drew to the Academy this year as well Other 2015 legacies include Ben Caples (father Dan Caples lsquo80) Liam Daley (brother Conor Daley lsquo13) Andrew Middleton (nephew of Tom Beedy lsquo93) and Vasilios Vakalfotis (brother Costa Vakalfotis lsquo12) For Liamrsquos parents Kevin and Lori Daley the choice was easy after the amazing Bridgton experience that older brother Conor had Not only do BA students get needed support and attention Lori enthusiastically articulated Bridgton knows boys Even though Vasilios had many reasons for choosing BA it was ultimately the urging of his his brother Costa that swayed his final decision to come Both soccer players Vasilios reports ldquoIrsquove been following in my brotherrsquos footsteps all my life Attending Bridgton was a wonderful footstep to followrdquo

Director of Admission amp Financial Aid Chris Webb paints the picture of Bridgton today in the following way ldquoRather than describing BA as a lsquoprep schoolrsquo it might be easier to think of it as a freshman college experience without three years of upperclassmen or co-edsrdquo While the heart of that portrayal hasnrsquot changed since the Academy transitioned in 1966 to only offering a postgraduate year the experience of today is greatly enhanced One of those enhancements that remains enticing for incoming students is the ability to take college-credit courses while at Bridgton According to Mr Webb ldquoThe academic rigor - and the breadth of course offerings - has never been strongerrdquo Improvements aside Chris summarizes the importance of the legacy tradition ldquoBeing a legacy is a stamp of approval sending a message that lsquoBridgton was life-changing experience for one member of the family (father uncle brother) and I want my son nephew or brother to have a similar experiencersquordquo

Thinking of recommending a future Wolverine We encourage you to call our Office of Admissions at 207-647-3322 ext 1212 to talk about Bridgton Academy today

Legacies of Bridgton

Jason lsquo15 and Adam lsquo15 Tibbetts sons of Jeff lsquo77

Additionally the baseball diamond will be relocated and a turf infield will be installed The relocation of the baseball field will include significant upgrades for the program as well New dugouts bullpens fencing and a backstop will all be included in the construction ldquoI am tremendously excited about the commitment the Board of Trustees Headmaster Vigneau and our generous donors have made to support our baseball programrdquo said Head Baseball Coach Aaron Izaryk ldquoThis is going to be a baseball facility that alums can be proud of current students can benefit from and future student-athletes

will want to be a part of

This will minimize the impact weather will have meaning more outdoor practice time and fewer cancelled games Gone are the days of puddles on the infield and uncovered wooden benches open to the elements Dugouts bullpens and a home run fence are on the way The new dedicated

baseball facility will allow our players to lsquoBe Betterrsquo every time they step on the fieldrdquo These enhancements resulting in a completely refurbished and brand new baseball complex will be the first major improvements for the baseball facility since its initial construction in 1967

Both new facilities will be dedicated with official ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Homecoming Weekend in October 2015 We hope you will join us for this celebration of BArsquos progress and future

The fields are just the beginning stay tuned for ongoing news about our ldquoRise Sons of Bridgtonrdquo campaign

ldquoForty-eight years ago this was all a vegetable gardenrdquo Coach Tom Austin reflected as he crunched through the late-spring snow that surrounded Ellis-Fisher Field this past April ldquoBack in the days of wool practice jerseys artificial turf just wasnrsquot something anyone was worried about You played on grass through mud on dirt ndash and that was thatrdquo commented Austin These days that reality has shifted dramatically and everyone Coach Austin included understands the importance of staying competitive in the rapidly changing academic and athletic markets Many of todayrsquos BA students whether they hail from a private or public school background have simply never played on grass In the arms race to create the best and brightest athletic facilities schools throughout the US are installing artificial turf at a fast and furious pace

For decades Bridgton Academyrsquos athletic teams have been challenged to work with the best and worst that Mother Nature has to offer And while some of our most classic home games have been won (and lost) by slogging through the mud those days will soon be behind us Bridgton Academy was thrilled to break ground on two new major projects this spring projects which will forever enhance our athletic program moving forward Through the generous support of donors to our ldquoRise Sons of Bridgtonrdquo Capital Campaign the Academy has successfully raised over $12 million dollars to complete the first two phases of this project-based campaign A New Top of the HillThis past April the thick blanket of snow that covered our fields was pushed aside preparing for construction which began in earnest Bridgton coaches had a front row seat to the action from their offices in the DeSorrento Wing of the gym and couldnrsquot help but start to run some TurfWatch2015 social media promotions

So what will our boys be playing on The construction this summer will include the installation of a 90000-square-foot multipurpose artificial turf field lined for lacrosse football and soccer and a custom Bridgton Academy logo The new field will be located on the previous Ellis-Fisher grass field

BridgtonAcademy1808 BridgtonAcademy

the

future

fielding

Field work on May 1 2015

Additionally the baseball diamond will be relocated and a turf infield will be installed The relocation of the baseball field will include significant upgrades for the program as well New dugouts bullpens fencing and a backstop will all be included in the construction ldquoI am tremendously excited about the commitment the Board of Trustees Headmaster Vigneau and our generous donors have made to support our baseball programrdquo said Head Baseball Coach Aaron Izaryk ldquoThis is going to be a baseball facility that alums can be proud of current students can benefit from and future student-athletes

will want to be a part of

This will minimize the impact weather will have meaning more outdoor practice time and fewer cancelled games Gone are the days of puddles on the infield and uncovered wooden benches open to the elements Dugouts bullpens and a home run fence are on the way The new dedicated

baseball facility will allow our players to lsquoBe Betterrsquo every time they step on the fieldrdquo These enhancements resulting in a completely refurbished and brand new baseball complex will be the first major improvements for the baseball facility since its initial construction in 1967

Both new facilities will be dedicated with official ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Homecoming Weekend in October 2015 We hope you will join us for this celebration of BArsquos progress and future

The fields are just the beginning stay tuned for ongoing news about our ldquoRise Sons of Bridgtonrdquo campaign

ldquoForty-eight years ago this was all a vegetable gardenrdquo Coach Tom Austin reflected as he crunched through the late-spring snow that surrounded Ellis-Fisher Field this past April ldquoBack in the days of wool practice jerseys artificial turf just wasnrsquot something anyone was worried about You played on grass through mud on dirt ndash and that was thatrdquo commented Austin These days that reality has shifted dramatically and everyone Coach Austin included understands the importance of staying competitive in the rapidly changing academic and athletic markets Many of todayrsquos BA students whether they hail from a private or public school background have simply never played on grass In the arms race to create the best and brightest athletic facilities schools throughout the US are installing artificial turf at a fast and furious pace

For decades Bridgton Academyrsquos athletic teams have been challenged to work with the best and worst that Mother Nature has to offer And while some of our most classic home games have been won (and lost) by slogging through the mud those days will soon be behind us Bridgton Academy was thrilled to break ground on two new major projects this spring projects which will forever enhance our athletic program moving forward Through the generous support of donors to our ldquoRise Sons of Bridgtonrdquo Capital Campaign the Academy has successfully raised over $12 million dollars to complete the first two phases of this project-based campaign A New Top of the HillThis past April the thick blanket of snow that covered our fields was pushed aside preparing for construction which began in earnest Bridgton coaches had a front row seat to the action from their offices in the DeSorrento Wing of the gym and couldnrsquot help but start to run some TurfWatch2015 social media promotions

So what will our boys be playing on The construction this summer will include the installation of a 90000-square-foot multipurpose artificial turf field lined for lacrosse football and soccer and a custom Bridgton Academy logo The new field will be located on the previous Ellis-Fisher grass field

BridgtonAcademy1808 BridgtonAcademy

the

future

fielding

Field work on May 1 2015

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Long Lake in the shadow of Mass Hall sits a historical treasure dating back nearly 185 years The Spratt-Mead Museum houses items ranging from Native American arrowheads and Civil War artifacts to an extensive taxidermy collection and antique loom

Much like the historic Academy upon whose campus it resides the origins of BArsquos Spratt-Mead Museum were quite humble A mineralogy collection believed to have been started as early as the 1820rsquos was the catalyst for what is now an abundant collection that illustrates the story of not only BArsquos history but that of the Bridgton community the New England region and our country as a whole

The museum began as a ldquocabinetrdquo of collections located in a closet on campus The closet housed the mineralogy assortment which was intended to assist students and faculty with related lessons As goods were donated and the collection grew a decision was made in the 1890rsquos to purchase a building now known as the Spratt-Mead Museum The museum has since amassed an impressive collection of goods ndash spanning centuries and eclipsing eras ndash providing a first-hand glimpse of a time gone by Like the history it beckons us to recall so too had the Spratt-Mead Museum seemingly become ldquoa thing of the pastrdquo Limits in funding rendered the museum dormant in recent years As history reminds us though it is prone to repetition and is the foundation of our present It is in this spirit that an anonymous donor recently offered his support to fund an Assistant Curator position to help evaluate the current collection and create a future museum plan

In November 2014 Daniela OrsquoLena was hired to take on this prodigious role Daniela holds a degree in Anthropology from Plymouth State University and along with participating in archeological digs has also worked as a Periodicals Clerk In her capacity as Assistant Curator Daniela was charged with the inventory and cataloguing of the museumrsquos artifacts re-awakening this slumbering ldquoCabinet of Curiositiesrdquo

In her quest to authenticate the over 1000 relics that she has catalogued since her arrival Daniela explains that the verification process for these items is a multi-layered endeavor ldquoWhen verifying an artifact it all depends on how much is known at the onset For example the museum contains an Eskimo kayak Up until now this kayak was believed to belong to Admiral Peary a member of the BA Class of 1868 and American explorer who claimed to reach the geographic North Pole during a 1909 expedition We were able to locate letters however which disprove this claim and verify the kayakrsquos actual donor This letter was instrumental in aiding in the authentication of the kayak which is now estimated to be around 122 years old and which we can now also confirm was purchased in Greenland and is constructed of wood leather and rawhide and contains fragments of ivoryrdquo

As the labor of love to revive the Spratt-Mead Museum progresses its future remains a work in progress No matter the outcome though the priority will be ensuring that the museumrsquos collection ndash and the rich history enshrined within it ndash will be integrated into the everyday life of students at Bridgton Academy OrsquoLena says ldquoIt is my hope that the creation of smaller displays around campus will enhance each studentrsquos education while preserving the vibrant past of not only BA but the town of Bridgton as wellrdquo Academic Team Leader and teacher Travis Dube is excited about this next step as well adding ldquoThe collections will provide the unequaled ability to touch history Like everyone our students learn from more than just hearing These artifacts will allow us to appeal to the tactilerdquo

Items from the museumrsquos vast mineral collection the origin of todayrsquos Spratt-Mead Museum have already found their way to the Dr Cyrus T Hamlin STEM Center once again providing tangible support to our studentsrsquo curriculum ndash and concrete proof that history does indeed repeat itself

Hidden TreasuresHidden Treasures On the hill

What does ldquoThe Year That Makes The Differencerdquo mean to youThe year at BA means so many things to so many different people and I guess thatrsquos what I like best about what we do here There are so many different students that pass through our doors ndash all with their own goals and expectations But on Commencement Day most would tell you one thing I am glad I made it through I get motivated by all of the unique stories that our guys represent To see them reach and succeed academically athletically and socially over the course of the year is probably the most rewarding piece of this community to me

What is one of your best BA memoriesI would have to say that the most vivid memories I have are from living in Walker Hall in the early years I greatly enjoyed being involved in so many guysrsquo lives and creating a place for them that they felt comfortable in Not that it was home but I hope that the Lepages created something that was home-like for the Walker residents in the late 90s and early 2000s I still remember the day I told my kids we were moving off campus All three were very upset that they would not be a part of the guysrsquo lives on a daily basis I still hear about it regularly from my kids almost ten years later They miss living in the dorms and although they are much older and in different stages of their lives they still have fond memories of the names and faces of their big Walker Hall family

What are some of the most exciting changes yoursquove seen at BABA has changed so much over the last few years I am not discounting the fact that the physical changes to the campus are exciting ndash they are ndash but the cultural changes that seem to be taking hold are very noticeable Therersquos an effort to become more student-centered in our approach to what we do Not that we werent before but we are encouraged to spend the time and get to know the guys as our top priority Students first Everything else gets done in the time after that

When yoursquore not busy keeping up with all of the technology needs at BA what can you be found doingWell currently I am wrapping up my 10th year as the Varsity Hockey coach for the local high school team so that is very demanding of my free time When I do get down time I like to spend it with my family play my guitars exercise and keep my house from falling down All time consuming events but ones that I love doing nonetheless

Joined BA Summer of 1997 ndash 18 yearsIrsquove Been Dorm Director (Walker Hall) Math Instructor Computer Instructor Assistant Hockey Coach Assistant Director of Technology Webmaster I am Math Department Academic Team Leader Director of Technology

Faculty ProFile D a v e l e P a g e

AcademyBridgton

ONLINE CONTENTTODAY

Welcome to the digital version of Bridgton Academy Class Notes We invite you to read on to see what some of your fellow Bridgton alumni and friends have been up to Donrsquot see your name Re-connect with BA and update us at alumnibridgtonacademyorg on everything going on in your life since your graduation from Bridgton Academy

We want to hear from YOU Please call the Office of Alumni and Development (207) 647-3322 (ext 1213) email us at alumnibridgtonacademyorg or visit BA online at wwwbridgtonacademyorg

BA Class Notes will now be published bi-annually in the fall and spring ndash we hope to see your story listed below soon

1930rsquosMiriam Buck Chaffee lsquo39Miriam is proud to announce that she is a great-grandmother to fourteen great-grandchildren She notes that their schedules keep her quite busy ndash and it looks like they will for a long time With her oldest great-grandchild graduating from high school in May 2015 and her youngest great-grandchild aged only six months wersquore sure that Miriam will have plenty of good memories (and busy schedules) to look forward to in the years to come

1950rsquosRichard W Morris lsquo58As the saying goes ldquoGeology Rocksrdquo ndash and so does Richard Morris rsquo58 We hear that Richard is enjoying a well-earned retirement by traveling hiking camping and boating Richard occasionally performs consultingcontract work as a professional geologist helping small mining companies plan exploration and development programs to see if their properties have production potential - mainly for gold or goldsilver mining Very neat Richard Have fun and enjoy your retirement

1960rsquos

Preston Hood lsquo62Preston is a busy man these days A veteran and retired carpenter stonemason teacher and administrator Preston is also a published writer Recently Preston did a poetry reading on WERU Radio in Blue Hill Maine Preston can also be seen on YouTube where he discusses photography and its importance in helping veterans with PTSD at the VA Central Western Massachusetts What an inspiration to us all ndash we canrsquot wait to hear what else is in store for Preston

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Welcome to the digital version of Bridgton Academy Class Notes We invite you to read on to see what some of your fellow Bridgton alumni and friends have been up to Donrsquot see your name Re-connect with BA and update us at alumnibridgtonacademyorg on everything going on in your life since your graduation from Bridgton Academy

We want to hear from YOU Please call the Office of Alumni and Development (207) 647-3322 (ext 1213) email us at alumnibridgtonacademyorg or visit BA online at wwwbridgtonacademyorg

BA Class Notes will now be published bi-annually in the fall and spring ndash we hope to see your story listed below soon

1930rsquosMiriam Buck Chaffee lsquo39Miriam is proud to announce that she is a great-grandmother to fourteen great-grandchildren She notes that their schedules keep her quite busy ndash and it looks like they will for a long time With her oldest great-grandchild graduating from high school in May 2015 and her youngest great-grandchild aged only six months wersquore sure that Miriam will have plenty of good memories (and busy schedules) to look forward to in the years to come

1950rsquosRichard W Morris lsquo58As the saying goes ldquoGeology Rocksrdquo ndash and so does Richard Morris rsquo58 We hear that Richard is enjoying a well-earned retirement by traveling hiking camping and boating Richard occasionally performs consultingcontract work as a professional geologist helping small mining companies plan exploration and development programs to see if their properties have production potential - mainly for gold or goldsilver mining Very neat Richard Have fun and enjoy your retirement

1960rsquos

Preston Hood lsquo62Preston is a busy man these days A veteran and retired carpenter stonemason teacher and administrator Preston is also a published writer Recently Preston did a poetry reading on WERU Radio in Blue Hill Maine Preston can also be seen on YouTube where he discusses photography and its importance in helping veterans with PTSD at the VA Central Western Massachusetts What an inspiration to us all ndash we canrsquot wait to hear what else is in store for Preston

Bill Humphreys rsquo64 If you happen to travel roads along with Northeast keep your eyes peeled for Bill Humphreys rsquo64 Along with being the author of the very successful cycling book The Jersey Project which explores the history of the cycling jersey Bill can also be seen driving an 18-wheeler throughout the northeast

Peter Cross lsquo65Now a retired middle school teacher Peter Cross informs that he and his ldquoloving wife since 1968rdquo have been keeping themselves busy with sailing skiing biking and building boats with children at The Cape Cod Maritime Museum A well-earned retirement for a very deserving man ndash have fun Peter

1970rsquosDoug Hoak lsquo77 1On January 24th Doug Hoak lsquo72 was inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame After his graduation from Bridgton Academy Doug went on to study at Springfield College earning his degree from there in 1976 Since the completion of his formal education Doug has gone on to distinguish himself as a baseball and basketball coach as well as a Health and Physical Education instructor During the early part of his 30-year career Doug was a driving force in the creation of a baseball program at North Shore Regional Vocational High School where he led the varsity team for five seasons It was during this same time period that basketball teams under Dougrsquos leadership became a force to be reckoned with qualifying regularly for post-season play and recording a stellar 19-1 mark in the 1985-86 season

After accepting a teaching and coaching position at his high school alma mater Hamilton-Wenham High School Doug led the varsity baseball team to a Division II state title during his second season at the helm This was the first boysrsquo state championship in the schoolrsquos history This accomplishment helped earn Doug the 1988 title of Salem Newsrsquo Baseball Coach of the Year At the time of his retirement Doug had lead Hamilton-Wenham to two more league championships and amassed nearly 300 victories in his overall coaching career

Long-admired by his fellow coaches administrators faculty staff students and athletes Dougrsquos constant dedication and professionalism in each of his endeavors has been a cornerstone of his success A student-athlete himself under Coaches Whitney and Avery during his time at BA Doug was quoted several years ago as stating ldquoBoth coaches were instrumental in helping mold my coaching philosophy which has served me well for a long timerdquo

Your BA family could not be more proud of you Doug for all of your accomplishments Congratulations

Aidan J Moore lsquo70What a busy man Aidan is currently working for the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and also maintains a law practice in New Hampshire Beyond his aforementioned professional commitments Aidan also coaches football at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth New Hampshire

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Doug White lsquo77It was great to hear from Doug who reports that he has been a pilot with American Airlines for nearly 30 years 22 of which he has served as a Captain ndash wow Doug informs that most of his time has been spent flying internationally on the B757 and 767 Beginning in June 2015 Doug will start flying the B777 out of JFK International Airport Happy trails Doug

1980rsquosJim Proulx rsquo81President of the successful Proulx Oil and Propane Company based in New Hampshire Jim has most recently made a name for himself by becoming a leader in his industry as the driving force behind the regionrsquos use and sales of Autogas an energy-efficient and cleaner-burning fuel For more information on Jim and how his company is helping to spearhead greener fuel efforts in New England read this article from the ldquoGreen Alliancerdquo blog

Michael Barros lsquo83Athletic accolades for Mike Barros Mike was inducted into Stonehill Collegersquos Hall of Fame this past fall for his accomplishments on the court After graduating from Bridgton Mike went on to have a stellar basketball career at Stonehill He was a three-time All-Northeast-10 Conference selection earning first team honors as both a junior and senior Mike rounded out his career at Stonehill with 1679 points ndash a total which still ranks fifth in program history During his career on the Stonehill Menrsquos Basketball Team Mike directly helped improve his teamrsquos overall standings improving the teamrsquos records of just seven wins during his freshman year to a 20-8 record by his junior year to win the NE-10 regular season championship with a 13-1 league mark and 19 wins during his senior season Congratulations on both your Hall of Fame induction as well as your many years of success since your graduation from Bridgton

Dave Page lsquo83Spotted by none other than Bridgton Academy Director of Athletics Joe Sawicki at a hockey game in Merrimack this past fall we learned that Dave is quite a busy man these days Along with working at a few physical therapy clinics Dave also maintains a steady clientele as a personal trainer Despite a hectic schedule Dave also manages to coach his sonrsquos youth hockey team in Methuen Massachusetts

Carlos Canino lsquo84Bridgton Academy was privileged to welcome back to campus 1984 alum Carlos Canino when he visited North Bridgton in October to speak with his future BA alumni brothers ndash the Class of 2015 Following his graduation from Westfield State University in 1988 Carlos went on to achieve great success over his 24 years as a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Carlos is currently assigned as the Special Agent in charge of the ATF Los Angeles Field Division Prior to this assignment Carlos held ATF assignments in Seattle Miami Puerto Rico St Louis and was also the ATF Country Attacheacute in Mexico City Mexico as well as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Phoenix Field Division Carlos has earned a host of accolades including the US Attorney Generalrsquos Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Associationrsquos Undercover Officer of the Year Award Carlos is also a two-time recipient of both the Distinguished Service Medal and the International Narcotics Officers Association Medal of Valor Along with earning the National Top Cops Award Carlos has also been a twelve-time recipient of the ATF Special Act Award and was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the US Attorney Generalrsquos Executive Office Recently Westfield State University honored Carlos with the Distinguished Alumnus Award We congratulate Carlos for all of his many successes and look forward to hearing more fantastic updates about him in the future

Christopher Clark lsquo85Proud times for Mr Clark Chris reports that he and his wife of 25 years have much to celebrate in their two daughters Their youngest daughter recently graduated from Smith College and received a Fulbright Scholarship for Fisheries Research in Trinidad and Tobago From there she plans on pursuing her doctorate Chris and his wifersquos oldest daughter graduated from Thomas College two years ago and is currently working in marketing and public relations in the Waterville Maine area Congratulations on all of your familyrsquos accomplishments

Todd Boudreau rsquo88 2 The Bridgton Academy Class of 2015 enjoyed a special treat this past April when rsquo88 alumnus Todd Boudreau (also known by his pen name ldquoT Stephensrdquo) made the trip to North Bridgton as a featured speaker during Thursday Chapel exercises Todd was joined by Richie Farrell who is currently writing the screenplay for Toddrsquos first novel Dantersquos Cypher Along with speaking engagements working with Richie and working on his second novel Todd is also the Oncology Specialty Consultant at Bayer We are proud of Todd for all of his accomplishments thus far and wish him continued success

Dan Connolly rsquo88 3Lookinrsquo good Dan Dan is currently the Director of Industry and Society at Ericsson a communications company headquartered out of Sweden as well as a lacrosse coach in Virginia

1990rsquosAl Mosca lsquo91We are very proud to learn that Al Mosca rsquo91 has recently fulfilled a long-held dream through his appointment as the new Head Football Coach at Bangor High School Al played four years of football at Bangor High School before joining the Wolverine football squad for the rsquo90-rsquo91 season Congratulations on this great accomplishment Al and best of luck in your new role

Lance Meader rsquo93If you frequent Portland Maine and are a fan of all-things sports - especially New England teams - then there is a good chance that you may have rubbed shoulders with lsquo93 grad Lance Meader Lance is currently the owner of Rivalries Sports Pub located near The Old Port in Portland Enjoying an ever-increasing success with Rivalries Lance is looking to expand his business and may plan to open a second location in Falmouth as soon as August 2015 If yoursquore in the area why not drop by and say hello We wish him the best of luck as he continues his impressive entrepreneurial career

Daren Meader lsquo95 4Daren Meader lsquo95 was recently inducted into the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) Athletic Hall of Fame for his achievements both on and off the court A 2000 graduate of UMF Daren ranks second among the UMF menrsquos basketball scoring leaders where he finished his career with 1819 points The year of his graduation from UMF Daren was selected Third Team All-American and received an Honorable Mention selection a year earlier in 1999 Along with ranking second in career steals (183) and fifth in career assists (472) during his time at Farmington Daren also earned All-Maine All-Conference and Maine Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors throughout the course of his student-athlete career (continued)

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Darenrsquos accomplishments reach beyond the boundaries of the court as well As a successful student-athlete on the baseball diamond Daren currently ranks third on UMFrsquos all-time list in hits (103) RBIrsquos (74) doubles (24) and career batting average (368) As for career home runs Darenranks second on UMFrsquos list Daren graduated from UMF with a degree in Business Economics and currently works for Texas Instruments in South Portland Maine Congratulations Daren

To learn more about Darenrsquos illustrious sports career check out this video created by UMF in honor of Darenrsquos Hall of Fame induction

Mitch McGuffie rsquo99From the High Seas to Harvard We are proud to announce that BA alumnus and US Naval Lieutenant Commander Mitch McGuffie lsquo99 was recently accepted to the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Lieutenant Commander McGuffie will be leaving the Navy this summer where he is slated to begin at Harvard for the Fall 2015 semester

Mitch A 2003 graduate of the US Naval Academy was featured in the Meet a Wolverine alumni spotlight in the fall edition of BA Today During his time in the United States Navy Mitch has served his country honorably in a variety of assignments During his first sea tour on the USS Benfold in San Diego Mitch served as a Main Propulsion Assistant From there he went on to serve two years on the HMS Cornwall (Plymouth UK) as a Naval Exchange Officer

In 2008 Mitch served as a Naval Liaison Officer to the United States Exchange Senate (Washington DC) and after two years served as the Operations Officer on USS Laboon home ported in Norfolk Virginia LC McGuffie has also been published in the United States Naval Institute Magazine Proceedings He and his wife Kelly have three young daughters Riley Morgan and Macey

Mitch is currently the Commanding Officer of the USS Firebolt (PC 10) forward deployed to the Kingdom of Bahrain For an inside peek into Mitch and life at sea aboard the USS Firebolt check out these videos VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2

We congratulate Mitch for this phenomenal achievement and wish him continued success in this and all future endeavors Way to go Lieutenant Commander McGuffie

2000rsquosDonn Vidosh rsquo00 5A lot has happened in Donnrsquos life since he graduated from BA While studying at Syracuse University (SU) as a Consumer Studies major Donn played lacrosse for the Orange winning two national titles (2002 amp 2004) After completing his studies at SU Donn returned to Michigan where he opened Vidosh North LLC a designbuild landscape company The business has been met with great success and growth and recently was awarded the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Associations ldquoGrand Awardrdquo ndash the statersquos green industriesrsquo highest award ndash for a residential project his company completed in 2013 Donn shares his happiness and success with his wife and 11-month old son Congratulations Donn

Dan Wolff lsquo02Pursuing his career in the world of education Dan informs us that he has recently transitioned from the public school arena to the private school arena Dan is now the ldquoUpper School Learning Resource Specialistrdquo at The Potomoc School in McLean Virginia Congratulations Dan and keep up the good work

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Sam McMahon rsquo04 6Big news for Sam After serving as the Director of Menrsquos Basketball Operations at Missouri State University Sam began his position as the new Assistant Coach of the Missouri Southern State Universityrsquos menrsquos basketball team After his own playing career at the University of Delaware (2004-08) Sam landed an assistant coaching spot at Central Methodist University (CMU) in 2009 During his two years at CMU he helped the team to a combined 52-15 record with a pair of NAIA National Tournament appearances in that span Way to go Sam

Maurice ldquoMordquo Murray rsquo04 7We were so excited to learn that Maurice (Mo) Murray was inducted into Northeastern Universityrsquos Athletics Hall of Fame on November 14 2014 Highlights from Morsquos football career at Northeastern from which is a 2009 graduate have even made their way to the coveted ldquoGreat Moments in Northeastern Football Historyrdquo list Mo was a running back for Northeastern between 2004-07 and was the Huskiesrsquo all-time leading rusher holding career records in total rushing yards (3806) attempts (819) rushing touchdowns (43) and total touchdowns (43) During his senior year in 2007 he tied the single-season record for rushing TDs with 14 and his 1421 rushing yards are second best in program history Mo was named to the All-Conference First Team in 2007 and earned All-Conference Second Team selections in 2005 and 2006 He has also received New England All-Star honors While at Northeastern Mo ran for 100 or more yards in 17 games first all-time for the school Upon his graduation from Northeastern Mo went on to play club football with the United States National Team in 2011 Congratulations on all of these outstanding accomplishments Mo

Tom Daley rsquo05 8We are extremely proud to announce that Staff Sergeant Tom Daley Bridgton Academy Class of 2005 was awarded the Silver Star Medal this past winter Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group were honored during a unique ceremony and given special praise their actions being credited for much of the success seen in Afghanistan over the last several years Staff Sergeant Daley was commended for exposing himself to enemy fire to reach two severely wounded American soldiers and leading ground-to-ground and air-to-ground strikes to suppress the enemy He then braved enemy fire to clear a landing zone of improvised bombs We congratulate Staff Sergeant Daley for earning this honor and thank him for his continued service to our country

Raphael Guimaraes rsquo05 After completing his post-graduate year at Bridgton Raphael went on to meet much success both academically and athletically as well as in his personal life During his college career Raphael was chosen as an All-American athlete and received a full scholarship to attend a Division II school later transferring to a Division I school where he also excelled as an honor roll student Upon completing his formal education Raphael was offered a contract to play professional soccer with a European club based in Finland For Raphael however he considers his greatest triumph thus far as that of his new role as husband Congratulations Mr and Mrs Guimaraes

Russell Moncure rsquo06We hear that Russell is doing well down in the Chesapeake Virginia area and currently works as a Certified Public Accountant for Ernst and Young where he is an Audit Senior He is enjoying the warmer temps down that way but assures us BA is always on his mind (fondly we might add) as the temps begin to drop in his beloved adopted town of North Bridgton Congrats on all of your achievements thus far Russell

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Paul Graziadei lsquo07After his graduation from Sacred Heart University in 2012 Paul began pursuing a law degree and hopes to earn this degree by next spring Most recently Paul accepted an internship with the New York State Attorney Generalrsquos Office - wow We canrsquot wait to hear what else is in store for Paul Congratulations and keep up the good work

Tyler McLaughlin rsquo07 9Many of you may already be quite familiar with 2007 BA alumnus Tyler McLaughlin through his appearances as the reigning champ on the National Geographic Channelrsquos Wicked Tuna Tyler is the captain of his fishing vessel ldquoPinwheelrdquo and is a force to be reckoned with on the high seas Earlier this year Tyler was named as a ldquo2015 Herordquo and presented with the prestigious ldquoFirst Responder Awardrdquo by the American Red Cross of Northwest Massachusetts for his heroic efforts rescuing the Miss Sambvca a Gloucester-based fishing vessel that sank 14 miles east of Thatcher Island during treacherous sea conditions on October 19 2014 We canrsquot wait to hear whatrsquos in store next for Tyler ndash keep up the great work

Anthony Jimenez rsquo09 10Perhaps this picture says it all Congratulations Anthony on the birth of your son and future Wolverine

Thomas Paine lsquo09Thomas reports that he is currently working as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual in Duluth Minnesota He has also recently graduated (with honors) from the University of Wisconsin Superior with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Sports Management After his graduation from Bridgton Thomas played four years of college hockey two years at Augsburg College and two years at UW Superior Congratulations on all of your accomplishments thus far Thomas

2010sKyle Empey rsquo10 - 11Great news for Kyle who has recently signed a contract to play football with the Professional Indoor Football Leaguersquos ldquoErie Explosionrdquo Congratulations Kyle

Jarrell Greene lsquo10We hear that there is an assortment of exciting news for Jarrell After graduating from Framingham State last year where he had a fantastic football career and ldquowon a couple ringsrdquo Jarrell took a position with a pharmaceutical company We learned that he also applied to the Boston Police Department and is expected to be a member of the Police Academy class this spring To top it off Jarrell also became a licensed minister this past fall Congratulations on all these successes Jarrell and keep up the good work

Ruben Kanya rsquo10Impressive news out of Canada for Ruben Kanya rsquo10 After a postponement in his chiropractic career Ruben began working with a podiatrist at a highly-praised clinic in Ottawa ldquoFeetdocsrdquo This past fall Ruben was named ldquoHead of the Shoe Orthopedic Departmentrdquo ndash managing the newly-expanded orthotics unit Congratulations Ruben and keep up the good work

Tanner Chase rsquo11 12Tanner recently graduated from Keene State after an illustrious career as the Captain and third baseman for the Owls In a recent news article Tanner announced that he already has a job lined up after graduation ndash way to go Tanner We look forward to hearing more stories of his continued success

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Nick Giglio rsquo11Nick has been quite busy these last years Along with enjoying the general merriment that comes with being a college senior Nick who studies at Quinnipiac has enjoyed working on his senior thesis a group film project that finds him writing directing acting in editing and producing a short film ndash wow Nick has also completed two excellent internships in film editing We are certain to hear great things about Nick and his work in the future ndash and we canrsquot wait Great job Nick

Jay Kenney rsquo11A student now at Merrimack College we were relieved to hear that Jay has recovered from a successful surgery to his neck to repair injuries stemming from years of hard-fought battles on the football field While we understand that he may have hung up his cleats this hassnrsquot stopped Jay from continuing to support his schoolrsquos athletic program where he is currently working as he continues to earn his degree Keep up the good work Jay

Dan Sullivan rsquo11Bridgton Academy Director of Athletics Joe Sawicki caught up with Dan Sullivan lsquo11 who was running the registration desk at the Cornucopia Cup Youth Hockey Tournament at the ICENTER in Salem NH this past November Dan reports that he is doing quite well at Keene State where he has just wrapped up his junior year Although he can still be found helping out at ice hockey events such as the Cornucopia Cup Dan reports that his prowess on the rugby field has kept him busy these days Be safe and ldquoruck hardrdquo out on the pitch Dan

Sean Williamson rsquo11 13Congratulations to Sean who recently graduated from Roger Williams University Along with his outstanding career as a student-athlete with the hockey team at Roger Williams Sean was also named RWU Hockeyrsquos ldquoBest Offensive Defensemanrdquo for which he received the ldquoRichard Dart Awardrdquo Wersquore certain there will be many future successes and great things to come for Sean Well done

Patrick Farrington rsquo12 14Patrick is currently a member of the Menrsquos Ice Hockey Team at Stonehill College where he was on the NE-10 Commissionerrsquos Honor Roll both semesters of the 2013-14 academic year He was also named to the Athletic Directorrsquos Honor Roll during his spring 2014 semester Way to go Patrick and keep up the great work

Jake Johnson rsquo12 15A standout on the field Jake has continued his impressive student-athlete (lacrosseattack) career at Colorado State In 2014 Jake received ldquoHonorable Mention All-Conferencerdquo for his athletic prowess and was also a driving force in his teamrsquos double-overtime victory in the Rocky Mountain Showdown Job well done Jake and keep up the good work

Erik Steele rsquo12We hear that Erik is doing great at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is on track to become a fully-qualified instrument pilot this spring with his commercial rating to follow As a matter of fact Erik has been known to fly a pass over BA from time to time Wherever you are ndash should you hear a plane overhead be sure to look up and wave ndash it may just be Erik Keep up the great work Erik and safe travels

Nick Swim rsquo12 16Nick began his college career at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) where he started at third base and had an impressive first year A major injury forced Nick to sit out the majority of his sophomore season at NJIT but Nick persevered and got ready to return to the diamond In the fall of 2014 Nick transferred to Castleton State College in Vermont where his career has continued to take off At Castleton Nick has batted 402 with 20 runs and 20 RBIs Nick has also been named ldquoNorth Atlantic Conference Player of the Weekrdquo We congratulate Nick on his success thus far and wish him continued luck in his endeavors

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Evan Brown rsquo13 17Now a sophomore at Manhattan College Evan has continued to be a strong member of the Jaspers baseball team and has been known to make game-changing plays in extra-inning games that have led to his teamrsquos victory Way to go Evan

Sean Getman rsquo13 18From Bridgton Academy to NCAA champion Now a sophomore and infielder for the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons Sean Getman rsquo13 was a member of the Red Dragonsrsquo NCAA Championship team the first NCAA title for SUNY Cortlandrsquos baseball team Along with getting ample play time throughout Cortlandrsquos appearance at the NCAA World Series Sean has racked up some impressive stats during his student-athlete career at Cortland including a 294 batting average 11 runs 3 doubles and 9 RBIs Sean and his teammates finished 5-0 at the World Series with three wins in pool play and wins versus UW-La Cross in the first two games of the best-of-three championship round Congratulations on a job well done Sean

Adam Lundberg rsquo13Spotted at a hockey game in Merrimack this past fall Adam reports that he is doing quite well at Western New England University where he is currently a member of the Golden Bears hockey team We are happy to hear that he is enjoying school and wish him every success as he continues to pursue his goals as a student-athlete Great job Adam

Dale Mattice rsquo13Hooray for Dale Mattice rsquo13 who earned the Worrell-Fallon Memorial Award this past October while playing for the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) at the Lee-Jackson Classic (lacrosse) against Washington amp Lee University The Worrell-Fallon Memorial Award is given annually to each teamrsquos most valuable member and is voted on by members of the media and game administration This was Dalersquos second appearance in the Lee-Jackson Classic Dale was the gamersquos top scorer this year taking three goals on just four shots In addition to his success on the field Dale and his team as well as their opponents also raised $342 for ALS research and the website dontshrinkcom Way to go Dale

Jared Osumah rsquo13 19Headmaster Grady Vigneau P lsquo12 caught up with Jared this past fall when the University of Maine took on the University of New Hampshire for the 1 seed for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs Jared a wide receiver for the University of Maine was redshirted by the Black Bears in 2013 but his regular play and high praise from his U Maine coaches leave no doubt that we will hear of many great things to come for Jared Keep up the good work Jared

Alex Addison rsquo14 20Alex had an impressive freshman year as goaltender for the Transylvania University Lacrosse Team (Pioneers) Just this May Alex and his team won the Ohio River Lacrosse Conference Tournament Crown ndash a first for the Pioneers lacrosse team Way to go Alex and keep up the good work

Russell Bloom rsquo14It has been a busy year for Russell since his graduation from Bridgton In the months that followed Commencement Russell has been hard at work expanding his resume ndash from deli clerk to tiling and carpentry and most recently land surveying which informs he has a particular interest in Russell will be continuing his pursuits in land surveying this summer as he chooses which college he will attend in the fall Russell plans on majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife andor Outdoor Recreation Environmental Studies with an ultimate goal of attending Ranger School at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Keep up the good work Russell ndash we canrsquot wait to hear whatrsquos in store for you next

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Evan Brown rsquo13 17Now a sophomore at Manhattan College Evan has continued to be a strong member of the Jaspers baseball team and has been known to make game-changing plays in extra-inning games that have led to his teamrsquos victory Way to go Evan

Sean Getman rsquo13 18From Bridgton Academy to NCAA champion Now a sophomore and infielder for the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons Sean Getman rsquo13 was a member of the Red Dragonsrsquo NCAA Championship team the first NCAA title for SUNY Cortlandrsquos baseball team Along with getting ample play time throughout Cortlandrsquos appearance at the NCAA World Series Sean has racked up some impressive stats during his student-athlete career at Cortland including a 294 batting average 11 runs 3 doubles and 9 RBIs Sean and his teammates finished 5-0 at the World Series with three wins in pool play and wins versus UW-La Cross in the first two games of the best-of-three championship round Congratulations on a job well done Sean

Adam Lundberg rsquo13Spotted at a hockey game in Merrimack this past fall Adam reports that he is doing quite well at Western New England University where he is currently a member of the Golden Bears hockey team We are happy to hear that he is enjoying school and wish him every success as he continues to pursue his goals as a student-athlete Great job Adam

Dale Mattice rsquo13Hooray for Dale Mattice rsquo13 who earned the Worrell-Fallon Memorial Award this past October while playing for the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) at the Lee-Jackson Classic (lacrosse) against Washington amp Lee University The Worrell-Fallon Memorial Award is given annually to each teamrsquos most valuable member and is voted on by members of the media and game administration This was Dalersquos second appearance in the Lee-Jackson Classic Dale was the gamersquos top scorer this year taking three goals on just four shots In addition to his success on the field Dale and his team as well as their opponents also raised $342 for ALS research and the website dontshrinkcom Way to go Dale

Jared Osumah rsquo13 19Headmaster Grady Vigneau P lsquo12 caught up with Jared this past fall when the University of Maine took on the University of New Hampshire for the 1 seed for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs Jared a wide receiver for the University of Maine was redshirted by the Black Bears in 2013 but his regular play and high praise from his U Maine coaches leave no doubt that we will hear of many great things to come for Jared Keep up the good work Jared

Alex Addison rsquo14 20Alex had an impressive freshman year as goaltender for the Transylvania University Lacrosse Team (Pioneers) Just this May Alex and his team won the Ohio River Lacrosse Conference Tournament Crown ndash a first for the Pioneers lacrosse team Way to go Alex and keep up the good work

Russell Bloom rsquo14It has been a busy year for Russell since his graduation from Bridgton In the months that followed Commencement Russell has been hard at work expanding his resume ndash from deli clerk to tiling and carpentry and most recently land surveying which informs he has a particular interest in Russell will be continuing his pursuits in land surveying this summer as he chooses which college he will attend in the fall Russell plans on majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife andor Outdoor Recreation Environmental Studies with an ultimate goal of attending Ranger School at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Keep up the good work Russell ndash we canrsquot wait to hear whatrsquos in store for you next

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Travis F Bobb rsquo14 Travis proudly reports that he is currently playing hockey for the Syracuse Stampede in the North American Three Eastern Hockey League He is looking forward to starting college in 2015 and we wish him much success as he continues to pursue his dreams Keep up the good work Travis

Shaine Carpenter rsquo14Shaine had an impressive freshman year at Saint Anselm College where he currently plays baseball for the Hawks This past season Shaine started in each of the 34 games he played He also drove in 16 runs and scored 12 times He is tied for fifth on his team in walks and is already placed seventh on the programrsquos all-time list amongst catchers Way to go Shaine

Tanner Hyland rsquo14Tanner has had an impressive freshman year so far at LeMoyne College in Syracuse New York A freshman guard for the Dolphins basketball team Tanner has helped rally his new team to victory several times throughout this season Despite an upper-body injury that left him unable to play for four weeks Tanner proved that nothing can keep him down With such an exemplary freshman year under his belt we canrsquot wait to see what the rest of Tannerrsquos college career holds for him Well done Tanner

Jarrod Neumann rsquo14 21Jarrod Neumann was recently named ldquoBreakthrough Studrdquo in the Lacrosse Today Face-Off Yearbook Now in his second year at Providence College Jarrodrsquos skills as a defenseman began emerging during his freshman year when he started in 14 of 15 games with the Friars He is being credited as one of the main reasons that Providencersquos defensive efficiency has moved from a 37 ranking in 2013 to a 17 last season Jarrod also named to the 1st Team All-Big East Congratulations Jarrod Keep up the good work

Jonah Normandeau rsquo14Currently pitching for the University of Maine Bears baseball team it was announced in February that Jonah Normandeau will be added to the 2015 roster of the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast League Congratulations on this fantastic achievement Jonah

Troy Pelletier rsquo14 22A freshman at Lehigh University for the 2014-15 school year Troy was a stand-out among his current teammates on the Mountain Hawks football team After a notable freshman season with the Mountain Hawks including a game against UNH attended by BA Headmaster Grady Vigneau Prsquo12 Troy was named to the second-team All Patriot League Team offense Members of this select and elite team are voted on by the Patriot League football head coaches (who may not vote for the student-athletes on their teams) With so many accomplishments already under his belt before the completion of his freshman year we are sure to hear many more great updates from Troy in the future Here pictured in the 85 white jersey is Troy in action against the UNH Wildcats Way to go Troy

JT Pittman rsquo14Along with being a standout on the field during his freshman year as a student-athlete (baseball) at Le Moyne College in Syracuse NY JT was also named ldquoRookie of the Weekrdquo by the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly honors in February Job well done on your strong start at Lemoyne and keep up the good work JT

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Ryan Slatky rsquo14In the months since his graduation from Bridgton Ryan has had impressive first year as a student-athlete at Southern New Hampshire University proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the ice A starting goaltender for the Penmen Ryan kicked off 2015 by securing an important win for the Penmen against number four-ranked Oswego State as he registered 39 saves fourteen of which were in the final period of play We are certain to hear of many more victories from Ryan both on and off the ice in the future Keep up the good work Ryan

Jonah Normandeau rsquo14Currently pitching for the University of Maine Bears baseball team it was announced in February that Jonah Normandeau will be added to the 2015 roster of the Bellingham Bells of the West Coast League Congratulations on this fantastic achievement Jonah

Group News and EventsEric Rehfield lsquo03 and Corky McMullen rsquo03 23BA pride at New Jerseyrsquos Prudential Center We are happy to hear that Eric Rehfield and Dan ldquoCorkyrdquo McMullen are still in touch and meet up when Corky now an Assistant Coach for the Rutgers menrsquos basketball team plays in Newark ndash just a stonersquos throw from Ericrsquos Manhattan home

BA Headmaster Grady Vigneau P rsquo12 24 caught up with a few BA alumni during one of their Dean College football games this past fall From left to right Shamis Henry rsquo14 Geeovontie Griffith rsquo13 Headmaster Vigneau P rsquo12 Malik Lee rsquo14 and James DeMartini rsquo13 Congratulations on a great season Wolverines ndash keep up the good work

Jeremy Leggiero rsquo11took a break during one of his football games as a player for SUNY Stony Brook to grab a photo with Headmaster Vigneau P rsquo12 Lookinrsquo good Jeremy

25 Showing their Wolverine pride Now at Nichols College BA alums (from left to right) Liam Burke rsquo14 Andrew Proctor rsquo14 Joe Gambardella rsquo14 and Robbie Eldredge rsquo14 took a moment to pay tribute to BA Hockey We wish them all the best of luck as they continue their college careers

Bridgton alumni Dylan Schulte rsquo13 (Monmouth University) and Conor Daley rsquo13 26(University of Hartford) faced off as their respective lacrosse teams battled it out this past fall Clearly their BA brotherhood is stronger than college rivalries Keep up the good work guys

It was great to see BA alumnus Eric Horn rsquo86 27 catching up with BA hockey during an exhibition game in Connecticut this past fall Here Eric is pictured with his newest alumni brothers from the Class of 2015 Matt Lambert and Cam Johannson

28 March Madness got a Wolverine edge as BA alums take part in the tourney BA alum Jarryn Skeete rsquo12 (University of Buffalo) took on Maryland in the NCAA Menrsquos tourney Xavier University found support during their run in the tourney from Student Manager and BA alum Matt Stebbins rsquo12 Way to go Wolverines Here Stebbins rsquo12 catches up with Skeete rsquo12 reminding him ldquoImpossible is Nothingrdquo before Jarrynrsquos basketball game against Kentucky Great to see these two have kept in touch

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29 A great time was had by all as Bridgton Academy took to Arlington Massachusetts in January to gather with alumni parents and friends of the Academy at Menotomy Grille Pictured here (from left to right) Paul Carroll PP rsquo05rsquo08 Ryan Conlon rsquo05 David Carroll rsquo05 BA Director of Admission Chris Webb and Mike Carroll rsquo08 Thank you for hanging out with us in Arlington Wolverines

30 What fun While at the USA Football Regional Development Camp Matt Burgess rsquo88 (and former BA Assistant Director of Development) ran into fellow BA alum (and past advisee) Andrew Byron rsquo05 who is now at Maine Maritime Academy as the Defensive Coordinator Also present was Will Croom rsquo01 who reports he is doing well with his business ldquo1st String Performancerdquo

GROUP ldquoSHOUT-OUTSrdquo Congratulations to Costa Vakalfotis rsquo12 (Merrimack College) Dmitri Roumeliotis rsquo14 (Wheaton College) Marlon Ramalho rsquo11 (Wheaton College) and Mike Kelley rsquo13 (Nichols College) who competed with their respective schools this fall in the NCAA soccer tournaments

ldquoJob well donerdquo to BA alums Josh Altman rsquo11 (Sprinfield College) and Kamahl Walker rsquo13 (Endicott College) played in the NCAA Division III basketball tournaments this past season ndash way to go guys

Football fame for Bridgton alums A special congratulations goes out to the four Bridgton Academy alumni who received Northeast-10 football honors this year Jarrod Casey rsquo13 (linebacker at Assumption College) and Brian Wilcox rsquo10 (linebacker at Southern Connecticut State) were named to the All-Northeast 10 2nd team while Jhalen Bien-Aime rsquo14 (Pace University) was named to the All-Rookie Team Finally to bring these accolades full-circle Patrick Murphy rsquo91 (Head Coach of the St Anselm College Hawks) was named Co-Coach of the Year Well done Wolverines

FRIENDS OF BABrian Farrell former BA intern 31 (Assistant AD and LAX coach 2011-12)We are proud to announce that Brian accepted the position of Head Coach of the varsity LAX team at The Boysrsquo Latin School of Maryland (Lakers) Brian an alumnus himself of the The Boysrsquo Latin School is slated to take over as Head Coach at the start of the Lakersrsquo 2015-16 LAX season Congratulations to Brian ndash and The Boysrsquo Latin School

Ricky Johnson P rsquo12 (son Jake rsquo12) 32 participated in the ldquoRed Bull Frozen Rushrdquo at Sunday River in nearby Newry Maine this winter The ldquoFrozen Rushrdquo is a Pro4 truck race on snow ndash sounds like fun Ricky had a stellar run this year finishing second place overall in the competition Great job Ricky Here Rick is pictured with son Jake Johnson rsquo12 (left) and Chris Gibaldi rsquo12 (right)

Bruce Chalmers 33We are proud to announce that longtime friend of the Academy Bruce Chalmers will be inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame this month as a member of the 2015 class Congratulations on this well-deserved honor Bruce

Chad ParkerCongratulations to former Bridgton Academy Athletic Training intern Chad Parker who recently accepted the position of Director of Sports Medicine at Eckerd College in St Petersburg FL Good luck Chad

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To find out more about whatrsquos going on at Bridgton Academy including comprehensive Class Notes as well as event calendars sports schedules player profiles and more visit wwwbridgtonacademyorg Are you interested in seeing more in print Just call 207-647-3322 ext1229 and wersquoll send you a printed Class Notes list from the year of your choosing Or sign up for our biweekly e-newsletter by emailing alumnibridgtonacademyorg

D I G I N

c o l l e g e - b o u n d

search ldquoBridgton Academy Alumnirdquo

youtubecomBAwolverine1808

BridgtonAcademy1808

BridgtonAcademy

Know a future Wolverine Contact BA Admissions at admissionsbridgtonacademyorg

the top ten most popular destinations

matriculated to 328 Colleges

b r i d g t o n a c a d e m y m a t r i c u l a t i o n b y t h e n u m b e r s 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 4

applied to 817 Unique schools

sent 8577 applications

received 4946 acceptances

1 KEENE STATE COLLEGE - 372A MERRIMACK COLLEGE - 262B SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY - 262C UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - 26

10 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE - 17

5 PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY - 236 CURRY COLLEGE - 227a NICHOLS COLLEGE - 217b UMASS-DARTMOUTH - 219 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - 19

1 2a2b

2c5

67a

7b

9

10

the furthest distance THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

7 students attended NESCAC schools

14 of grads attended a college in Massachusetts

IN MEMORIAM

We are saddened to report the passing of the following Bridgton Academy alumni Please check back as individual obituaries are posted

William Baldwin rsquo64 Richard ldquoDickrdquo Bioty rsquo65 Trevor Cann rsquo76 Merle Castle rsquo48 Wayne Chadbourne rsquo53 Diana Connell rsquo52 Gregg Dziama rsquo68 Howard Hallberg rsquo57 Fred Hamlin rsquo47 Thomas Hooper rsquo49 Evelyn Lamb rsquo50 Dr A Helen Martika-inen rsquo35 Arlene Proctor rsquo43 Ronald Rossi rsquo60 William Ryan rsquo55 Edna (Mattson) Seilonen rsquo37 Kevin Tarrant rsquo79 Kevin Van Lenten rsquo09 Paul Woods rsquo68

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To find out more about whatrsquos going on at Bridgton Academy including comprehensive Class Notes as well as event calendars sports schedules player profiles and more visit wwwbridgtonacademyorg Are you interested in seeing more in print Just call 207-647-3322 ext1229 and wersquoll send you a printed Class Notes list from the year of your choosing Or sign up for our biweekly e-newsletter by emailing alumnibridgtonacademyorg

D I G I N

c o l l e g e - b o u n d

search ldquoBridgton Academy Alumnirdquo

youtubecomBAwolverine1808

BridgtonAcademy1808

BridgtonAcademy

Know a future Wolverine Contact BA Admissions at admissionsbridgtonacademyorg

the top ten most popular destinations

matriculated to 328 Colleges

b r i d g t o n a c a d e m y m a t r i c u l a t i o n b y t h e n u m b e r s 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 4

applied to 817 Unique schools

sent 8577 applications

received 4946 acceptances

1 KEENE STATE COLLEGE - 372A MERRIMACK COLLEGE - 262B SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY - 262C UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE - 26

10 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE - 17

5 PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY - 236 CURRY COLLEGE - 227a NICHOLS COLLEGE - 217b UMASS-DARTMOUTH - 219 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - 19

1 2a2b

2c5

67a

7b

9

10

the furthest distance THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

7 students attended NESCAC schools

14 of grads attended a college in Massachusetts

IN MEMORIAM

We are saddened to report the passing of the following Bridgton Academy alumni Please check back as individual obituaries are posted

William Baldwin rsquo64 Richard ldquoDickrdquo Bioty rsquo65 Trevor Cann rsquo76 Merle Castle rsquo48 Wayne Chadbourne rsquo53 Diana Connell rsquo52 Gregg Dziama rsquo68 Howard Hallberg rsquo57 Fred Hamlin rsquo47 Thomas Hooper rsquo49 Evelyn Lamb rsquo50 Dr A Helen Martika-inen rsquo35 Arlene Proctor rsquo43 Ronald Rossi rsquo60 William Ryan rsquo55 Edna (Mattson) Seilonen rsquo37 Kevin Tarrant rsquo79 Kevin Van Lenten rsquo09 Paul Woods rsquo68