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From Classroom to CareerMeet the students and read about the programs that make Thomas the premiere school for Criminal Justice.

The Faces of Criminal JusticeThe Criminal Justice Professors at Thomas Steven Giorgetti, Dr. Tracey Horton, and Dr. Mark Marsolais.

Center for Innovation in EducationThomas College received a significant investment from the Lunder Foundation in support of the new education center.

Athletics - Men’s SoccerMen’s Soccer captured its fourth North Atlantic Soccer Championship in six years. Tre Ming ’17 was NAC Player of the Year.

Catching Up with Tom LargayAs is the case in many young professionals’ lives, former Thomas College professor Tom Largay explored lots of career opportunities right out of college.

Homecoming & Family WeekendA great weekend catching up with friends and enjoying activities.

On the cover:

Recent graduate William Janakis ’16, with a degree in Criminal Justice, is pinned at his graduation from the Police Academy in Vassalboro, ME.

This year Thomas College had four students graduate from the Academy. Each one of them has already secured a position with a law enforcement agency in Maine.

Congratulations graduates!

For more information about a degree in Criminal Justice, please see our story on page 6.

5 Letter from the Board Co-Chair 22 Class Notes 29 In Memoriam

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THOMAS FUND

By giving to the Thomas Fund, you can help hardworking students like

Faith make it to graduation.

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“I came to Thomas to better myself and get my life started

on a better track. I want a positive future for myself. I

want to further my education not only to make my family and loved ones proud, but

also to give myself a sense of accomplishment.”

Faith Robinson, Class of 2016

For more information, please contact Erin Baltes, Assistant VP of Advancement, at (207) 859-1327 or [email protected].


Board of Trustees

Board Co-ChairsConrad L. Ayotte ’77, H’98Todd D. Smith ’92, M.B.A. ’99

First Vice-ChairDouglas L. Cutchin H’09

Second Vice-ChairBrian M. Bernatchez ’88

Secretary/Clerk of the CorporationKenneth P. ViensClifford C. Abbott, Jr. Jim Doyle William L. Dubay ’72 Marc Gendron ’77Gary Goldman ’78Dr. Katherine HaleyCharles “Wick” JohnsonMeredith JonesLaurie G. Lachance M.B.A. ’92Cary Olson CartwrightGregory Piper Dorcas B. Riley H. Allen Ryan H’08William J. Ryan, Jr.Howard E. SeveyKelley B. Shimansky ’89Richard F. Spellman M.S. ’80

Trustees EmeritiEdwin P. Carboni James Hennigar H’03Susan B. Lavenson H’94Susan S. Roche

President’s Council

PresidentLaurie G. Lachance M.B.A. ’92

ProvostDr. Thomas Edwards

Executive Vice PresidentBernie Ouellette ’92, M.B.A. ’99

Senior Vice President and CFOBeth Gibbs M.B.A. ’93, P’12

Vice President of AdvancementBob Moore ’79

Vice President of Enrollment ManagementJonathan Kent

Vice President of Information Services and CIOChristopher Rhoda ’88, M.B.A. ’89

Vice President of Student AffairsLisa Desautels-Poliquin

Assistant Vice President of Retention ServicesDebbie Cunningham

Director of Strategic Initiatives Mikaela Ziobro M.S. ’15

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Managing Editor

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Mission

Thomas College prepares students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.

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Dear Thomas Community,

You would ordinarily read President Lachance’s words here, but for this issue, I have asked for this space to publicly honor some of her most recent accomplishments.

First, I am proud to report that this year’s enrollment numbers have increased by 4%, and Thomas now counts 815 full time undergraduate students – the largest student population in our history. Both recruitment and retention efforts contributed to this record-breaking achievement, and though it was truly a team effort, every team needs a great leader – and President Lachance is one of the best!

In October, we announced our partnership with the Lunder Foundation to create the Center for Innovation in Education at Thomas College. With the Lunder Foundation’s significant investment, we will look to establish Thomas as regional, and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and innovation within the Education field. The Center will train graduates to deliver proficiency-based learning methods, change the Education curriculum to embed arts education and critical thinking skills throughout the existing STEM model, and bring thought

leaders to campus to provide low-cost, expert professional development for all Maine public school educators. No other Maine college currently offers a STEAM-based model and prepares classroom-ready new teachers for the proficiency-based learning methods.

For this type of visionary and collaborative leadership, President Lachance was chosen by Mainebiz to receive one of ten “NEXT” awards in recognition of her work to reduce the cost of higher education and the impact of this work on Maine’s economy. This honor is given to trailblazers in their respective industries, and I could not agree more. President Lachance received this award on November 5, and I invite the entire Thomas community – past, present, and future – to join me in celebrating her accomplishments.

Sincerely,

Conrad Ayotte ’77, H’98Co-Chair, Thomas Board of Trustees


From Classroom to Career:

Criminal Justice

By Shonna Humphrey

The Thomas College Criminal Justice program stands out from others by focusing on practical training so graduates can apply in-class instruction to real-world situations. Faculty members are professionals who have worked extensively in the field, and students explore career paths in corrections, homeland security, and law enforcement.

Best of all, thanks to an agreement of mutual understanding with the Maine Department of Public Safety, the criminal justice degree program at Thomas features an option to attend the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy during a student’s senior year. By completing this course, students become certified to perform law enforcement duties in most jurisdictions - while earning college credit and saving money.

Multicultural issues are addressed in Criminal Justice classes, and students participate in engaging and lively classroom debates. Students demonstrate flexibility and responsibility in managing a real-world project with a Criminal Justice Experience course, independent research project, or internship.

With an 18 student average class size, students forge close relationships and learn together. Said Crystal Peatfield ‘16, “ When I was in high school everything was taught out of a book with no connection to real life. I came to Thomas and have the honor of being taught by the perfect examples of realistic professors in Criminal Justice. My professors talk from experience more than they do from the book. There is

no better way of learning than learning through your own experiences along with others’ experiences.”

Students graduate with the ability to: • Comprehend and assess the importance of the

criminal system within any given society• Demonstrate effective oral and written

communications skills• Analyze the functional components of the criminal

justice system• Explain the Constitutional rights enjoyed by citizens

of the United States• Describe various cultural issues and diversity and

the manner in which they affect the criminal justice system

• Apply philosophical, legal, and procedural principles to problems and cases within the criminal justice system

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become a professional in the criminal justice system

• Analyze and debate current critical issues affecting the performance of criminal justice professional

Alumni tell us that Thomas prepared them well. Recent Criminal Justice internships and field experiences include the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Course, Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Interpol, U.S. Marshals Service, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Criminal Justice Professor

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Criminal Justice Alum Eric Sucy ’13

Trooper Eric Sucy ’13 patrols Aroostook County, particularly between Bridgewater to Danforth, with Maine State Police’s Troop F. As a graduate of the Thomas College Criminal Justice program, Trooper Sucy credits his courses at Thomas for beginning his interest in law enforcement.

Baseball, too, played a role, as well as the campus proximity to his hometown. A graduate of Messalonskee High School, Trooper Sucy says, “I chose Thomas because of the small class sizes and it was close to home. I was able to play baseball at a competitive level and get a four year degree from a respected school.”

He also highlights the advantage of completing the Maine Criminal Justice Academy requirements while still a student at Thomas. “The tuition program is one of the best things going. The hardest part about law enforcement is getting hired by a law enforcement agency. By taking the opportunity the tuition program gives you, you will be set up with a foundation for a long and plentiful career.”

By completing the 18-week Basic Law Enforcement Course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy during his senior year at Thomas, Trooper Sucy was able to earn college credit and save money in the process.

Trooper Sucy is also quick to credit Thomas criminal justice professor Steven Dyer. “He always believed in me and was encouraging about law enforcement being the right fit for me.”

When asked how a potential student might know the criminal justice program is the right fit, Trooper Sucy advises visiting both the Thomas campus and the Criminal Justice Academy. That way, he suggests, a potential student will have a better sense of what is required and whether or not it is something a student truly wants to pursue.

He also offers this advice. “Keep your head down, do your job, and always tell the truth. Integrity is everything in this career.”

“Our Criminal Justice program stands out from others by

focusing on practical training so you can apply your degree to

real-world situations. ”

Eric Sucy ’13

By Shonna Humphrey


Criminal Justice Professor Steven Giorgetti

By Jennifer Buker

For the first 7 to 8 years of the Criminal Justice Program, Steve Giorgetti was the only professor teaching the curriculum at Thomas College. He began his career with Thomas as a consultant in 1999 when the College was looking to expand. At the time, Giorgetti was the Director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and was very supportive of educating future criminal justice students. He began as an adjunct instructor and remembers his first class, Introduction to Criminal Justice, had an initial seven students enrolled. The same seven signed up for the subsequent Patrol Class. With those two classes, the program at Thomas had begun. Giorgetti became a full-time professor in 2002 when he retired from the Criminal Justice Academy. We talked with Steve Giorgetti about his time at Thomas and how the program has evolved.

How has the Criminal Justice Program at Thomas grown?

The program has grown immensely. As I said, my first class was made up of seven students and I was the only CJ professor. This year, more than 60 students have signed on for the CJ program and we now have 4 full-time professors as well as one Psychology professor in the program. We offer majors in Criminal Justice as well as Criminal Justice Administration. Students are exposed to management classes as well as Criminal Justice related classes - it gives them a well-rounded education and the ability to apply critical thinking to their jobs when they start working in the field.

Tell me about your accomplishments. I understand that you have quite a history in the field of Criminal Justice.

I was at the Police Academy for 25 years with my last 8 years as Director and 15 years here teaching Criminal Justice. In 1990 the State of Maine purchased the Oak Grove Coburn School complex. The site consisted of over 105 acres with a main facility complex. In 1998, the Legislature appropriated $11,271,203 to renovate the former Oak-Grove Coburn School and build a criminal justice training facility. In 2000, the Legislature gave us an additional $2,000,000 to complete the project. I played a large part in the creation of the new facility, from programs to building design.

Most recently, I was honored with the President’s Award from the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. (Pictured below) I am the first civilian to receive this prestigious award. It was quite the honor for me.

What do you provide your students in Criminal Justice?

I have stayed involved with the Legislature and the Police Academy to keep myself current and aware of changes and challenges in current law enforcement. I want to remain connected for our students so I can integrate what I have learned into my teachings and assist them in their job placement after graduation.

Keeping the connection strong between Thomas College and the Justice Academy is essential for our program to remain relevant. When students graduate from Thomas and pass the exam at the Academy, there is no position outside of their reach.

“I want to remain connected for our students, so I can integrate

what I have learned into my teachings and assist them in their job placement after graduation. ”

Steve Giorgetti

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Dr. Tracey Horton worked as a psychologist in the criminal justice system for 15 years before beginning her teaching career. Initially, she taught psychology courses at a North Carolina Community College for seven years, but after earning a Ph.D. in Human Services and Criminal Justice, she wanted to expand her teaching—as well as relocate to New England.

“When I saw the advertisement for someone to administer the Forensic Psychology concentration at Thomas, I knew it was the perfect fit for me.” Dr. Horton said. “It combined my two loves: psychology and criminal justice, and I had years of experience in the field, so I applied for the job and got it. I love teaching in both programs and using my experience and education to teach about criminal behavior and offering a different perspective on the system from a psychologist’s point of view.”

Dr. Horton began at Thomas in 2010, and she teaches in both the Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology programs.

What got you interested in the field of Criminal Justice?

When I was in my first graduate program getting an MA in Clinical Psychology, I got a chance to do a practicum with a pre-release program for offenders getting ready to leave prison. I found the population interesting and receptive to intervention. I went from there to a six-month internship in a medium custody male prison and continued to work with offenders for most of the rest of my career until going into teaching.

What courses do you teach at Thomas?

I teach in both the Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice programs. My relevant classes are Forensic Psychology, Psychology and the Law, Restorative Justice, Psychology of Criminal Behavior, Drugs, Addiction and Crime, and a new class this spring, The Court System.

What can the Criminal Justice program offer to students?

The Criminal Justice program at Thomas offers a variety of classes and opportunities for internships that gives students the chance to learn about and experience all three branches of the Criminal Justice system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. There are many opportunities for employment beyond being a law enforcement officer, and classes in criminal justice, forensic psychology, and forensic science can prepare our students to enter an exciting and growing field.

Describe your ideal student.

My ideal student is one who is excited about learning. He or she comes to class every day asking, “What are we going to talk about today?” and is open-minded and ready to take on new ideas. He or she is ready to be challenged and stimulated by what is presented in class and interested in going beyond that to learn more on his or her own. Who are/were some of your mentors or inspirational

figures? Why?

I was inspired by some of the psychologists in the correctional system with whom I worked in North Carolina. They were very dedicated and did difficult work under stressful conditions for low pay compared to what they could have made in the private sector. However, they wanted to make a difference in the lives of offenders and they did. On a larger scale, I’ve been inspired by Sister Helen Prejean, a nun who works with offenders on death row and wrote

“Dead Man Walking”, and Judy Clark, an attorney who has represented some of the toughest defendants out there, such as Ted Kaczynski and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Both of them do work that others aren’t willing to do, working with people that are seen as “the worst of the worst,” and do it with a quiet dignity that I admire and respect.

Do you have a particularly memorable classroom experience to share?

My best moments in the classroom are when I see that “lightbulb moment” in a student’s face. I try to challenge my students to see things from a different perspective than the one they walked in the door with, and when their eyes tell me that they just realized something new, it makes it all worthwhile.

“I try to challenge my students to see things from

a different perspective than the one they walked

in the door with.”

Dr. Tracey Horton

Criminal Justice Associate ProfessorDr. Tracey Horton

By Shonna Humphrey


Criminal Justice Assistant ProfessorDr. Mark Marsolais

What courses do you teach at Thomas?

Currently, I teach Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Victimology, Law of Evidence, Community Corrections, and the Canine in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, which is a new class this semester. It’s based on my thirty years working with canines in the field, including several years when I provided canine detection services overseas.

That sounds interesting! Tell us more.

My employer was based in Washington, D.C., but I traveled to Afghanistan, northern Iraq and other parts of the Middle East, and Guatemala demining conflict zones and doing recovery work after natural disasters.

How did your career path bring you here to Thomas?

In college, I majored in Psychology, then went to Texas with an interest in policing. What had been an interest became a passion. I completed my master’s degree but knew I would also want to teach someday, so I earned my Ph.D. while I was an officer.

I taught and worked in the field for years, and more recently, I was committed to the canine work I described.

I wanted to return to teaching and discovered an opening at Thomas. After I spoke with [Professor] Jim Libby, I knew that Thomas would be a great fit for me. I am originally from New England and like the small campus and small class sizes here.

Now that I have been here for more than a year, I realize that Thomas is unique; if you want to add a course or try something new, you can assemble a plan, justify it, defend it, and the administration here will back you. Thomas deserves kudos for developing new programs that make sense.

Describe your ideal student.

When a student develops a passion for Criminal Justice – not just police work, but the entire field – that student might struggle, but never gives up.

What career advice would you give students or alumni?

I tell my students to be expansive when looking at the world of Criminal Justice. Do not focus just on one aspect, such as corrections. There are lots of ways to be involved and create a career.

By Erin Baltes

“Thomas is unique; if you want to add a

course or try something new, you can assemble a plan, justify it, defend it, and the administration

here will back you.”

Dr. Mark Marsolais

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Four Thomas College students graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s 29th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program on Dec. 18, 2015.

Joshua Hammond ’15 (left middle) has a job with the Winthrop Police Department, and William Janakis ’16 (left bottom) will work for the Houlton Police Department. Both Hammond and Janakis attended the Academy through Thomas College tuition exchange, which allows students to attend the Academy at the same cost to attend Thomas for the semester. Nathan Bernier ‘15 (left top) and Toral Nelson ’15 (right top) will both join the Maine State Police.

“Not everyone gets a chance to graduate from something

like this. It is a really great honor and eighteen weeks is

a long time.”

Toral Nelson ’15


With a significant investment from the Lunder Family Foundation, Thomas College announced plans to design a new Center for Innovation in Education.

During the next five years, Thomas will re-envision the Education curriculum in a manner that embeds arts, education, and critical thinking skills into the existing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) model. Thomas will also respond to the Maine Department of Education’s mandate that all public schools implement proficiency-based learning standards by preparing classroom-ready Education graduates to successfully meet this requirement.

The Center for Innovation in Education will include a flexible, physical Educational Design Center to integrate technology within the curriculum. And, the Center for Innovation in Education will bring experts to campus to provide low-cost, expert professional development for all Maine public school educators.

No other Maine college currently offers a STEAM-based model and prepares classroom-ready new teachers for the proficiency-based learning methods.

Because of the Lunder Foundation’s generous investment, Thomas will build a world-class (virtual and physical) environment and establish itself as regional, and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and innovation. The Center for Innovation in Education will enhance and support the Thomas College Strategic Plan by increasing enrollment and positioning the central Maine region as a nexus for technology-rich innovation in the field of education.

By Shonna Humphrey

Center for Innovation

in Education at Thomas

“By incorporating STEAM methods of teaching into the curriculum, I am confident Thomas College will be graduating students who are well-versed in cross-disciplinary fields of study, creating well-rounded educators.”

Dr. Richard Biffle

Key Elements of Center Success

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Professional Development Series

A key part of the Center for Innovation in Education is bringing thought leaders and experts to campus to provide low-cost, expert professional development to educators in Central Maine and beyond. Right now, Thomas is planning speaker presentations, workshops, and seminars focused on proficiency-based learning across disciplines, STEM to STEAM models, technology integration, and universal instructional design.

Educational Design Center

The Educational Design Center will house various mobile and hand-held devices, a multi-media film-making and editing studio, laptop computers, as well as other tools as they emerge. Acting as a physical hub, the Design Center encourages students, professors, and instructional and software designers to collaborate on educational design, robotics, classroom simulations for teacher education virtual field work, online course development, and competency based instructional models.

STEM to STEAM

STEAM embeds arts education and critical thinking throughout the curriculum as an enhancement to the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) agenda. These skills include creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, self-direction, initiative, and collaborative design in an interdisciplinary model that emphasizes a STEAM instructional format.

Proficiency-based Education

Proficiency-based education refers to any system of academic instruction, assessment, grading and reporting that is based on students demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn before they progress to the next lesson, get promoted to the next grade level or receive a diploma. By 2018, all Maine high schools will offer a proficiency-based diploma.

Key Elements of Center Success


Athletics

Men’s Soccer

By Jennifer Buker

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Tre Ming ’17

Thomas College senior midfielder Tre Ming (Devonshire, Bermuda) finished his career at Thomas by being named to the All-New England Region First Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

Ming, the 2015 North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, started 18 games this season for the Terriers, posting a team-high 32 points on six goals and 20 assists. He recorded at least one point in 15 of 18 games, including a career-high six on a goal and four assists in a 5-0 win over Johnson State in the regular-season finale. The goal against the Badgers was also Ming’s only game-winning goal of the season.

He led all NAC players in assists for the third consecutive season and ranked fifth in total points. In NAC play alone, Ming had a league-leading 15 assists --- nearly twice as many as the league runner-up (8, Denali Sexton, Castleton). He also ranked second in Division III in assists per game (1.11) and third in total assists.

In his three-year Thomas career, Ming started 54 of 56 games played, accumulating 80 points on 20 points and 40 assists. He also had five game-winning goals.

The Terriers finished 13-5-1, won their fourth NAC title and advanced to the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship.

Thomas College captured its fourth North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Men’s Soccer Championship in six years after winning a penalty-kick shootout, 5-4, over Castleton at Smith Field on November 7, 2015.

Thomas College Senior Tre Ming, had an amazing season and was named the tournament MVP after scoring a goal, an assist in the final, and adding an assist in Thomas’ 2-1 overtime semifinal win over New England College. We sat down with Tre to find out what drives him and why he chose to come to Thomas.

Q: Why did you choose Thomas College?

A: [Fellow player] Shaquille Trott brought me to Thomas. We played soccer together in Bermuda and he spoke very highly of the soccer program here at Thomas.

Q. How has the soccer program affected your time at Thomas?

A: It has taught me to manage my time between academics and being on the team. We have a great coach and a great group of people on the team. Everyone is supportive, plays hard, and is dedicated to the soccer team. It was a great feeling to win the NAC!

Q: Will you go back to Bermuda after you graduate?

A: Yes, I would like to continue to play soccer for any of the local teams in England. They conduct trials and you can be a walk-on for some of the smaller teams.

Q: What is your ideal job after college?

A: My ideal job would be a physical education teacher in Bermuda. I would be open to working with any age group.

Q: What advice would you offer a new Thomas Soccer player?

A: Balance is everything. You have to find a balance in your studies, your commitment to the team, and yourself. If you want to play the game, you have to work hard. The same goes for your education.

As is the case in many young professionals’ lives, former Thomas College professor Tom Largay explored lots of career opportunities right out of college.

Raised in Bangor, Largay attended the University of Maine and earned four degrees. He left the state to teach in Virginia, became a purchasing agent for B&M Baked Beans in southern Maine, then returned to the University in the purchasing department. Shortly thereafter, he returned to teaching at Husson College in their continuing education program. “While at UMO I taught at Husson at night,” Largay recalls. “During the day, I still found time to sell real estate and start a small tax practice, and in 1982, earned my CPA designation.”

After 16 years at Husson, Largay came to Thomas, where his instruction in accounting and friendly demeanor with students made him a beloved faculty member for 15 years (1993-2008).

Says Largay, “I met with [then Thomas Academic Dean] John Young and [former Thomas President] George Spann about the teaching opportunity here, and everything just clicked. Thomas was where I was meant to be, and it was clear that I would be a welcomed addition.”

When Marty Bressel resigned in 1996, Largay took over as Chair of the Business Department. Some of his favorite Thomas memories? Says Largay, “Chairing the committee that hired Tom Edwards and Jim Libby – that was special. And I’ll always be grateful for having the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues like Peter Gilbert, Mary Hatch, Doug Lepley, Dog Wallace, and Beth Gibbs – who was a student of mine at Husson!”

“It was my time at Thomas, though, that really helped me reignite my love for teaching,” Largay notes. “In a student’s senior year, helping a student get his or her first job lined up – that would make my day.” Indeed, Largay’s career-focused approach became a hallmark of the Thomas experience. Prior to his chairing of the faculty, there were no substantial internships offered to students. “More in-depth opportunities really helped opened the doors to students upon graduation,” he reflects. “It was true then and it’s true now.”

Largay’s dedication for teaching continues, and is best illustrated by his nine-year streak of teaching a financial literacy elective during the month of January at nearby Colby College. One class has led to two offerings, and despite limiting participation to juniors and seniors, a business elective continues to have a waiting list at a liberal arts institution. Largay flies back to Maine each January from Florida, where he is now retired, just for the course.

Largay and his wife Betty-Jo (to whom he has been married for 47 years) enjoy the slightly warmer Florida climate and all it offers, including, for Tom, a round of golf two or three days a week. Maine – and Thomas – are never far from the Largay family’s hearts; two of their children, Anne and Mike, graduated from Thomas in the Classes of 1998 and 2000, respectively, and still reside in the state. Largay is also known to compete in the Terrier Alumni Tee-Off golf tournament in the summer, and has been back to campus several times.

“I wish people at Thomas in the ‘70s and ‘80s would go back today,” he suggests. “It’s like being on a different planet, and it’s poised for tremendous growth.”


Catching Up With

By Bob Moore ’79

Tom Largay

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Tom Largay with wife Betty-Jo

Tom and his wife Betty-Jo with their five grandchildren.


Homecoming & Family Weekend

Each year Thomas hosts Homecoming and Family Weekend for students, families, and alumni. This year started with the traditional Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony with special guest speaker Stump Merrill of the New York Yankees. The festivities continued with alumni sports games, Thomas Players performances, alumni receptions, and the 5th Annual Terrier Trot 5K.

Please enjoy these pages filled with images from the fantastic weekend. This year’s Homecoming & Family Weekend is scheduled for October 21 - 23. We hope to see you there!

(L) Skydiver from Vacationland Skydiving lands on Bernatchez field with the Thomas Terrier flag.

(R-Middle) Men’s Basketball - Eric Westbrooks, Adam Beal ’06, James Godley ’06, Franklin Salvador, Marquis Pollard ’14, Ray Bernier ’12, M.B.A. ’13, Scott Raymond ’01.

(R-Bottom) Faculty, staff, and students collect donations for the “Fill ‘Em Up” food drive.

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(L) The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2016 included Julie (Fabian) Benecke ’92, Scott Raymond ’01, Joy (Ireland) Owens ’06, M.B.A. ’08 and Matt Pavlis ’07. The 2004 softball team for their NAC Championship season was also inducted.

(Below) Attendees of Homecoming & Family Weekend were treated to a frisbee dog show on the campus quad.

(L) Runner Dave Peatfield P’16 finishes at the 5th Annual Terrier Trot 5K race.

(R) VP of Advancement Bob Moore ’79, welcomes alumni in Jeanie’s Cafe.


Homecoming & Family Weekend

Baseball: Jeremy Stanford ’05, Joey Hersom ’15, Ryan Rulman ’06, Colby Averill ’13, M.B.A. ’14, Tom Beaudoin ’13, Chris Farrar ’12, M.B.A. ’14, Rob Nutter ’12, Jevon Owens ’04, and Dylan McNally ’15.

Men’s Lacrosse: Doug Tibbets ’12, M.B.A.’12, Scott Dumas ’13, Erik Tiner, Jesse Morkeski, Bud Prue ’15, Mike Ross ’09, Joe Caraglia ’14, Charlie Buckingham ’08, M.B.A.’11, Josh Colello, Derek Racine ’12, Lenny Shevenell ’13, M.B.A. ’13, PJ Strebel ’09.

Men’s Soccer: Chris Parsons ’98, Derek Gervais ’98, Keith Morneault ’96, M.B.A. ’96, Wayne Campbell ’85, Brad Pelletier ’01, M.B.A. ’07, David Roussel ’93, Matt Peck ’09, Daniel Otieno ’13, Zach Ward, Jake Sirois ’15, Christian Guzman-Patino, Kenny Cano, Shaq Trott ’15, Ali Pak, Dakota Duplissie, Marcus Johnson, Mike Guarino ’92, M.B.A. ’92, Zeon Robinson.

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Women’s Lacrosse: Jasmine Ryan ’13, Terissa Ridge ’12, Brittany Premo ’15, Jenn Day ’15.

Women’s Soccer: Abby (McCarthy) Michaud ’90, Mitzi (Daigle) Skehan ’91, Kelly (Beard) Sellars ’91, Sara Moynihan ’15, Jenn Day ’15, Vikki Devonshire ’12, M.B.A. ’13, Jasmine Ryan ’13, Mary Grace Morris ’15, Nina Chaiken, Lizz McPhillips ’15.

Softball: Kelsey Crowe ’13, M.B.A. ’14, Courtney Corbett ’04, Kristy (Clements) Rogers ’09, Lauren Hachey ’14, Joy (Ireland) Owens ’06, M.B.A. ’08, Jen (Higgins) Veino ’09, M.B.A. ’12, Charlee Hayes ’07, Sam Moore ’13, Sam Robison ’12, Jenn (Couture) Callahan ’06, Alyssa Eugley ’15, Sara Pavento ’12, Lindsay (Sierra) Corbett ’09. (Not pictured - Ali Kriegel ’11, M.B.A. ’12)


Alumni Class Notes

1969

Robert “Bob” Clement will have his third novel released this fall. “Fore Play” will be available in stores nationwide, as well as in e-book format.

1972

William “Bill” Dubay has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer at Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME.

1976

JoEllen (Cuthbert) Cottrell was recently recognized by the United Way of Kennebec Valley with the 2015 Norm Temple Community Service Award for service to her community.

1991

Thomas Parynik M.B.A. has accepted the position of Director IT, Supply Chain at WestRock Company in Richmond, VA.

1992

Bernie Ouellette ’92, M.B.A. ’99 has accepted the position of Executive Vice President of Operations at Thomas College in Waterville, ME.

Barry Rock ’92, ’94 has accepted the position of Director of Total Rewards where he will oversee employee benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, and employee engagement for the BMC Healthnet Plan/Well Sense Health Plan in Boston, MA.

1994

Mark Long has accepted the position of Compliance Manager at Wicked Staffing Solutions in Bedford, NH.

1995

Alexander Clifford ’95, M.B.A. ’96 has accepted the position of Dean of Academic Affairs at Washington County Community College in Calais, ME. He has also been promoted to Command

Sergeant Major with the Maine Army National Guard in Bangor, ME.

Kristen (Bergeron) Lavoie has accepted the position of Executive Assistant to the President at 501hub, Inc. in Nashua, NH.

1997

Sonya (Martin) Henderson ’97, ’99, M.B.A. ’00 has been promoted to nationwide ACA compliance specialist at ADP, based out of Manchester, NH.

1998

Angela (Cormier) Dostie ’98, ’01, M.B.A. ’04 has accepted a position as Business Academy instructor with the Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta, ME, where she will be partnering with Thomas College and other area colleges through their dual-enrollment program.

1999

Peter Beloff ’99, M.B.A. ’11 has accepted the position of management and program assistant with the Federal Aviation Administration in Bangor, ME.

2000

Stephan Michaud has accepted the position of assistant project manager at CMC Design Build, Inc. in Quincy, MA.

2001

Mark Tardif M.S. has accepted the position of Director of Communication, Marketing and Production Services at University College, an administrative unit of the University of Maine Augusta, in Augusta, ME.

2002

Justin Michaud has accepted the position of senior program analyst with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Palmer, AK.

Kandice Sage ’02, M.B.A. ’02 has been promoted to office administrator at

Bermuda Run Country Club in Bermuda Run, NC, which is a member of the ClubCorp Group, based out of Dallas, TX.

2003

Mia Martino Yang ’03 and Chris Yang were wed on May 8, 2015, at The Barn on Bridge in Collegeville, PA.

2004

Ben Fairclough has been named President of Crossfield Digital in New York City. Ben ’04 and Amy, along with big sister Ellie, are proud to announce the birth of Carli Rose Fairclough on August 25, 2015.

Bill Martel M.B.A. has been promoted to VP TD Bank Group & SVP TD Bank US Technology Strategy, Planning & Large Program Management in Toronto, Canada.

Scott Mullen has accepted the position of strategic sourcing manager with Delhaize America, based out of Scarborough, ME.

Melissa Wildes ’04, M.B.A. ’08 has accepted the position of executive assistant/marketing specialist with Coffee News in Bangor, ME.

2005

Kirk Toth has been promoted to General Manager at NextEra Energy Resources in Yarmouth, ME.

2006

Ron Dexter has accepted the position of project technology lead with the VA Maine Healthcare System, as they join the Maine Health Information Exchange, based in Augusta, ME.

2007

Kristy (Squiers) Beaulieu has accepted the position of payroll and benefits coordinator at Hancock Lumber in Casco, ME.

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Congratulations Newlyweds! Top Row (L-R): Nick ’15 & Amanda (Brooks) Barish ’13, Samantha (Pelkey) ’12 & Thomas Beaudion ’13, Mia Martino Young ’03 & Chris Yang; Middle Row: Annie (Skinner) ’10 & Dana Randall, Tiffany (Willman) ’12 & Willis Moody, Nicole (Grant) ’10 & Brandon Flint ’10, M.B.A. ’10; Bottom Row: Megan Denby ’11, M.B.A. ’12 & Brendon Pomerleau, Rachel (Reed) ’13 & Mark St. Vincent ’11, Nickole (DeMerritt) ’09 & Justin Wesley.


Kari Grant-Gagnon ’07, M.B.A. ’09 has accepted a position as Director, Care Coordination at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ME.

Christine Nadeau ’07, M.S. ’10 has been promoted to business systems analyst at Cianbro in Pittsfield, ME.

Jeff Whittaker has been promoted to unit prevention leader with the Maine Army National Guard in Augusta, ME.

2008

Russell Beckwith, Head Baseball Coach at Gardiner (ME) Area High School, was named Kennebec Journal (ME) Baseball Coach of the Year for the 2015 season.

Jennifer Cliff has accepted the position of senior financial analyst at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Cory Munsey and his wife Brandi are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Bryn Locklyn Munsey on October 15, 2015, at 8:19 a.m. Bryn weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz and was 21.5 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Holly (Chapdelaine) Wess M.S. has earned a Doctorate of Education degree through the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.

2009

Nickole DeMerritt married Justin Wesley on July 12, 2015, at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland, ME. She was thrilled to have fellow alumnae Laura Boucher ’09 and Bailey (Philbrick) Grattelo ’11 by her side as bridesmaids.

Tom Ellis M.B.A. has accepted the position of Director of Compensation at Delhaize America in Scarborough, ME.

Louise “Anni” Roming has accepted a position as commercial portfolio loan administrator at Kennebec Savings Bank in Waterville, ME.

2010

Brandon ’10, M.B.A. ’10 and Nicole (Grant) Flint ’10 were wed on June 21, 2015, at Martindale Country Club in Auburn, ME.

Dustin Green has accepted the position of software developer with International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in Portsmouth, NH.

Justin Lagasse ’10, M.B.A. ’10 has accepted the position of Assurance Senior Manager at BDO USA, LLP in the greater Orange County CA area.

Brian Ricker ’10 and Nicole Belskis are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Cassia Jane Ricker, on July 6, 2015, at 9:17 a.m. in Lewiston, ME. Cassia was 9 lbs, 5 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Ann-Marie “Annie” Skinner and Dana Randall were wed on September 19, 2015, in Dover-Foxcroft, ME.

2011

Michelle McCorrison and Samuel Hardy were recently engaged and are planning a September 2016 wedding. Michelle was promoted to customer assistance specialist at Camden National Bank.

Scott Migliore has accepted a position in technical support with Carbonite in Lewiston, ME.

Alumni Class Notes

Newly Engaged! Congratulations to the next generation of Thomas love stories. We wish these couples a bright and happy future!

(L) Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 and Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14

(R) Michelle McCorrison ’11 and Samuel Hardy

Send your own special news to Jimmy Veino ’10 at [email protected]

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Josh Nickerson has been promoted to creative marketing specialist at Pine State Trading Company in Gardiner, ME.

Megan Denby ’11, M.B.A. ’12 and Brendon Pomerleau were wed on September 5, 2015, at the Knights of Columbus in Oceanside, NY.

Mark ’11 and Rachel (Reed) St. Vincent ’13 were wed on June 27, 2015, at the 1812 Farm in Bristol, ME.

2012

Chris Farrar ’12, M.B.A. ’14 has accepted the position of marketing specialist associate at UNUM in Portland, ME.

Lauren Fish ’12, M.B.A. ’12 has accepted a position as administrative assistant at Greene & Torio OMFS LLP in Nashua, NH.

Cassandra Ingrassia has accepted the position of Spa Coordinator at River’s Edge Spa and Salon in Kennebunk, ME.

Shawn Knox has accepted the position of engineering project manager with General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME.

Margo Mackenzie has accepted a position as a 6th grade math teacher at Winthrop Middle School in Winthrop, ME.

Samantha Pelkey ’12 and Thomas Beaudoin ’13 were wed with son Grady by their side on September 5, 2015, in Dayton, ME. Sam has accepted the position of Inside Sales Representative with Micronics, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH.

Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 and Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14 were engaged in May, during a cruise of the Bahamas. She works at Mercy Health Systems in Portland as a marketing and communications specialist; Jeff is a senior accountant at Chasse & Company in Auburn.

Tiffany Willman and Willis Moody were wed on September 18, 2015, at the Atlantic Oceanside Inn in Bar Harbor, ME. They traveled West for their honeymoon,

beginning in Las Vegas, NV, and continued on to travel the entirety of the Pacific Coast Highway, along with stops in Lake Tahoe, CA, Reno, NV, and Mammoth Lakes, CA.

2013

Nicole Auger ’13, M.B.A. ’14 has accepted the position of Accounting Technician with the Natural Resource Service Center in Augusta, ME.

Jeff Banville ’13, M.B.A. ’14 and Jillian Sloban ’12, M.B.A. ’12 were engaged in May, during a cruise of the Bahamas. She works at Mercy Health Systems in Portland as a marketing and communications specialist. Jeff has successfully completed his CPA examinations through the State of Maine and is currently a senior accountant with Chasse & Company in Auburn, ME. Heather Bayley M.B.A. has been promoted to tax section manager with Maine Revenue Services in Augusta, ME.

Alumni Class Notes

(L - R): Ben Fairclough ’04 - Carli Rose Fairclough, August 25, 2015; Brian Ricker ’10 - Cassia Jane Ricker, July 6, 2015; Cory Munsey ’08 - Bryn Locklyn Munsey, October 15, 2015.

Tiny Terriers!Thomas loves baby and family photos! Send us your best family photos for everyone to celebrate. Alumni and friends would enjoy seeing you and your family - children or your furry friends!


Thomas ’13 and Samantha (Pelkey) Beaudoin ’12 were wed with son Grady by their side on September 5, 2015, in Dayton, ME.

Owen Becker has been promoted to program manager I with Odyssey Systems Consulting Group (USAF) at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA. He also recently earned his MBA with a concentration in Homeland Security from Endicott College.

Amanda (Brooks) ’13 and Nicholas Barish ’15 were wed on September 12, 2015, in Dover, NH.

Sam Fisher has accepted the position of customer experience specialist - Outlook at Yesware in Boston, MA.

Thomas Labrie M.B.A. has been promoted to MITA Business Architect at Molina Healthcare in Augusta, ME.

Rachel Larrabee ’13, M.B.A. ’13 has accepted a position as an accountant with Madeline Tomlin Associates (MTA) Accounting in Belfast, ME.

Rachel Reed ’13 and Mark St. Vincent ’11 were wed on June 27, 2015, at the 1812 Farm in Bristol, ME.

2014

Kaley Brown ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted the position of marketing and public relations consultant with the Maine Commission for Community Service.

Caroline Carr ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted the position of credentialing analyst at athenahealth in Belfast, ME.

Jackie Hartwell ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted the position of personal lines underwriting technician at Central Insurance Companies in Waltham, MA.

Alyson Kornsey M.B.A. has accepted the position of Pricing Manager at MESCA Freight Services in Augusta, ME.

Carly McCarthy ’14, M.B.A. ’14 has been promoted to Project Manager at J.S. McCarthy Printers in Augusta, ME.

Tom Nadeau has accepted a position as a credit investigator with AutoCapital Canada Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Marcus Pratt ’14, M.B.A. ’15 has accepted a position as a tax accountant with Baker Newman Noyes in Portland, ME.

Jayne White has been promoted to senior accountant at Skowhegan Savings Bank in Skowhegan, ME.

2015

Nicholas ’15 and Amanda (Brooks) Barish ’13 were wed on September 12, 2015, in Dover, NH.

Veronica Beaudoin has accepted a position as an assistant account executive with NL Partners in Portland, ME.

Caroline Ferrelli has accepted a position as clerical support with the Strafford County Department of Corrections in Dover, NH.

Spencer Gray has accepted a position as implementation software engineer with Bottomline Technologies in Portsmouth, NH.

William Janakis has accepted the position of police officer with the Houlton Police Department in Houlton, ME.

Sara Moynihan has accepted a position of police officer with the Augusta Police Department in Augusta, ME.

Anthony Papsis has accepted the position of delivery driver with Graybar in Portland, ME.

Jim Prenier has accepted the position of Rental Coordinator with Cianbro in Pittsfield, ME.

Julie (Trask) Rand M.B.A. has accepted the position of Sexual Assault Response State Coordinator with the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Alumni Class Notes

Dawn Dinnie ‘83, Michelle (Gilmore) Thorpe Hayes ’81, ‘83, Shirley (Elliott) Edbrooke ‘83, and Karen (LaPlante) Restivo ‘83 (pictured here from L to R) gathered frogs' eyes and newts' tails to cook up some Thomas alumnae trouble this fall. Their social gathering in Salem, MA resulted in this great pic, proving yet again that Thomas alums know how to have fun!

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Buy-A-Brick Program Connects to Alumna

Alumna Margo MacKenzie ’12 visited campus to help install several engraved bricks in one of the campus patios. Margo worked at MacKenzie Landscaping, owned and operated by her uncle Ken MacKenzie and aunt Renee MacKenzie. Here, Margo poses by a brick dedicated to the late Bill Lawler, a close MacKenzie family friend and beloved member of the Thomas Physical Plant team.

Good news from Margo: she earned her first teaching role working at the Windsor Elementary School. Margo was very excited about her new role as a sixth grade math teacher when she visited campus, and had already begun designing her classroom.

In 2014, Thomas launched its Buy-A-Brick Program to support the Dream. Transform. Achieve. Campaign, which concluded in the fall. The program continued into the spring and summer, with additional engraved bricks available to support the Thomas Fund, the College’s annual fundraising effort. Bricks are available for purchase year-round (and installed in warmer seasons). For more information, please contact Erin Baltes at [email protected] or (207) 859-1327.


Employee Happenings

Thomas College welcomes the following individuals:

Project Managers JoinCenter for Innovation in Education

Chris Toy and Jill Spencer have been hired as Project Managers for the Center of Innovation in Education.

To learn more about the Center, please see the article on page 12.

Thomas College is excited to announce the addition of Jill Spencer and Chris Toy as the project managers for the Maine Center for Innovation in Education. Both Jill and Chris come to Thomas with years of experience in the field of education.

On October 20, the College announced the opening of the Maine Center for Innovation in Education. With a significant philanthropic investment from The Lunder Foundation, Thomas has built a world-class (virtual and physical) environment that establishes the institution as a regional and, ultimately, global hub of technological distinction and innovation. The Center will integrate proficiency-based learning systems, technology use, and STEM to STEAM philosophies in the new educational model.

When we asked Jill about her new role at Thomas, she said, “Helping Thomas College establish the Maine Center for Innovation in Education is an exciting and challenging opportunity. I look forward to working with Thomas faculty, staff, and students to bring to fruition their vision of the Center as a ‘hub of technological distinction and innovation.’”

Chris says, “I am looking forward to working at the Maine Center for Innovation in Education with the faculty and staff of Thomas College. The vision of having Thomas and the CIE be the premier place in Maine for preparing future educators is exciting!”

Corey A. Rogers, Adjunct Instructor

Donald G. Fournier, Driver

Marsh C. Gray, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Joshua E. Schroeder, Director of Athletic Communications

Brendan S. Gilpatrick, Assistant Cross Country Coach

Joey J. Waraskevich, Assistant Ice Hockey Coach

Robert Geaghan, Utility

Ashley Pullen, Student Financial Services Counselor

Welcome to Thomas!

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In MemoriamClass of 1947

Malcolm G. Page passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Mount Saint Joseph in Waterville. He was born in Jefferson on July 4, 1927, the son of the late Fred and Flora (Jean) Page. Growing up, he attended schools in Skowhegan and graduated in June 1945 from Lawrence High School in Fairfield. After high school, he attended Thomas College. Later Mac worked at First National Stores for many years and then retired from H.L. Keay General Store in Albion. He cherished holidays and family gatherings, and he especially treasured his birthday when close family gathered in Northport to have lobster and his favorite, strawberry pie. He adored his family, and he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.

Class of 1955

Patricia Gourley Morrison, 78, passed away peacefully in her home, with her loving and devoted children by her side. Patricia was born on March 6, 1937, in Harmony, the daughter of Arlie and Effie Gourley. Pat graduated from Harmony High School in 1954 and Thomas College in 1955.. After graduating from high school and college, Pat worked for attorney Dubord in Waterville. She then moved back to Harmony to work in the office at Sandler Shoe. In 1957, Pat and her husband John married and started their family, raising four children. Pat worked faithfully by John’s side building their businesses, Morrison Lumber, Morrison Forest Products, and Morrison’s Garage. In later years, they were always together picking up parts and looking at equipment.

Class of 1970

Richard Vasoll passed peacefully on the morning of October 22, 2015, at MaineGeneral Rehab & Long-term Care at Gray Birch in Augusta. Rich was

born August 5, 1947, in Hackensack, NJ. He attended the University of Kentucky and finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Thomas College, where he met his wife of 45 years and some very special friends. In 1972, he and his wife Billie Lee moved back to Maine to be part of the family business, William S. Williams Construction Company; in 1987, Rich became Vice President. Some of his favorite memories were fly fishing at Parlin Pond and spending time with his family. His Weimaraner dogs and cats Gladys and Fuzz were a special part of his family.

Class of 1976

Debera “Debbie” L. Varney, 59, passed away on September 17, 2015, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 15, 1956, to Carl and Louise Kirner at Loring Air Force Base. She graduated in 1974 from Houlton High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Thomas College in 1976. She worked as a legal secretary prior to working for MSAD #70 as a special education secretary since 1992. It is at MSAD #70, where she found her “second family.” Above all else, Debbie loved spending time with her husband, daughters, and grandson. She could light up a room with her contagious smile and personality.

Class of 1979

Albert F. Hackett passed away August 26, 2015. He was a gentleman, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who had a love for music. In his younger years, he played the trumpet in marching band and always loved playing his show tunes records. Albert was born on August 17, 1926, in West Haven, CT, the son of Francis T. and Margaret (Dolan) Hackett. Albert received his Associates Degree from Junior College of Commerce of New Haven, CT, in 1950 (now known as Quinnipiac University). In 1979, he

received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Thomas College of Waterville, ME. Albert worked as an accountant during his working career at several manufacturing companies, including Olin-Matheson in New Haven, CT, Bates in Chester, CT, VAST Inc. in Bath, ME, and Cascade Woolen Mill in

Oakland, ME.

Class of 1984

Ray J. Sapp, 53, originally of South Portland and long-time community member of Hartford & Hartland, VT, passed away on July 11 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, surrounded by loving members of his family. Born on March 13, 1962, in Aza-Kuwae, Chatan-son, Okinawa, Ray then moved to Air Force bases in NY, MT, and FL. At age 9, Ray’s family settled in South Portland, and he grew up around a large extended family. Ray graduated from South Portland High School in 1981. Ray attended the University of Southern Maine and Thomas College in Waterville. Ray graduated from Thomas in 1985 and enlisted in the Air National Guard. He worked as a painting subcontractor and then as a warehouse manager for A.E. Sampson & Son. Ray loved basketball; playing in the men’s league; and, coaching for youth summer camps, his children’s recreation teams, AAU, and Hartland Elementary and Middle School. In Hartland, Ray’s coaching expanded to include soccer, baseball, softball, and track & field. Ray’s hobbies extended beyond coaching and included family trips, camping, hunting, hiking, and do-it-yourself home projects.


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Legacy Scholarship

Alumni who have family members applying to Thomas College should be aware of our Legacy Scholarship.

The Legacy Scholarship is a $1,000 per year scholarship for undergraduate students attending Thomas College. The scholarship is available to children, grandchildren or siblings (step relations count as well) of a Thomas alumna. If siblings are in school at the same time, they split the award for the time they are in school together.

Also, an alumna of Thomas College can waive the application fee for a Thomas applicant by contacting the Admissions Office.

Families can contact [email protected] or 207-859-1101 for more information.

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