The 2008 Easton High School Alumni Banquet was held on Thursday, June 5, at the Easton Elementary School cafeteria. President Jill Corey Barnes welcomed the classes of 2008, 1958 and 1983, along with all the other alumni. The blessing was asked by Michael Corey, followed by dinner and a slide show featuring the honored Senior Class, 50th- and 25th-year classes.
This was prepared by Amy Barnes and Melissa Dodge. Mistress of ceremony for the evening was Amy Barnes who entertained the audience with facts and humor about the classes of 1958 and 1983. She also shared the meaning of “alumni” through the eyes of kindergarten students.
After the traditional singing of the schools songs, led by Glennis Cronkite Fuller and Donna Blinn Corey, the secretary’s report was given by Lisa Flewelling Haney. Amy then introduced Georgette Ireland, principal of Easton High School, who in turn introduced and gave a brief history of each senior from the Class of 2008 and their future plans. Each senior was presented a 2008 alumni t-shirt and carnation. Tammey Dixon White then entertained the alumni with a reading, “I Knew You Could.” Each senior was then presented a goody bag containing items that will remind them of their past and help them with their future.
Jill Corey Barnes then announced and presented scholarships. The Steven L. Perry Memorial Scholarship of $300 went to Matt Blodget; the Madeline Gardner Memorial Scholarship for $250 was awarded to Molly White; the Annual Alumni Scholarships of $500 each were presented to: Matt Blodget, Kristen Boxwell and Nick Flewelling.
Laureen Hutchins Beaton lead the roll call of classes. The oldest alumni was Alice Clark Kinney, Class of 1938, celebrating her 70th reunion; she was presented a bouquet of roses. Traveling the farthest was Eileen Ames Tompkins, class of 1958, coming from North Dakota, and John Doak, class of 1953, traveling from Bloomfield Hills, Mich. There was no new or old business.
Jill Corey Barnes reminded the alumni of the upcoming 2010 All-School Reunion and the need of volunteers to make the reunion successful. Anyone interested should contact the school with name and telephone number to be put on the volunteer list.
The banquet closed with the singing of “God Be With You.” The officers for 2008-2009 are: President Jill Corey Barnes, Class of 1976; Vice President Laureen Hutchins Beaton, Class of 1976; Secretary Lisa Flewelling Haney, Class of 1982; and Treasurer Elaine King White, Class of 1978. If you have an address change or e-mail address, please contact the Easton High School at 488-7702.
Sunrise Breakfast
The Easton Field Days Sunrise Breakfast will be held on Saturday, July 12, held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall on Station Road. Cost of breakfasts are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age. The breakfast is sponsored by the Easton Extension.
Visiting
Lewis Hayden, Jr. of Pleasanton, Texas, was in town over the Easton Alumni Banquet and graduation celebrations. Though Junior Hayden didn’t graduate from this school, he still holds the school and past teachers as well as the town in high esteem and has helped graduates of Easton High School with the Hayden Scholarship Fund. We do thank him.
Sally Witham of Uxbridge, Mass., returned to her home Saturday before last, after spending a week with her son, Matthew Nadeau, his wife, Julie, and their children, Cole and baby Callie Marie. She took care of the baby while her daughter-in-law went back to work as an art teacher in the Presque Isle schools. It was the first time that she had seen 3-month-old Callie.
On June 7, members of Aldine Wortman’s family came home to attend his interment service at the Estes Park Cemetery in Easton. Present were his sons: Carol Wortman, of Coventry, Conn.; Lowell Wortman, of Winstead, Conn.; and Gaylon Wortman and his wife, Marsha, of Stafford Springs, Conn. Also coming home were Aldine’s brother, the last of the family, Keith Wortman and wife, Jean, of Montpelier, Vt., and a son-in-law, Darrell LaPoint, of Southington, Conn.
Also on the same day, June 7, a graveside service was held for Albert Wright at the Estes Park Cemetery in Easton. His brother, Robert Wright, of Old Town, and his sisters, Mary Jane Caron, of Orono, and Carol Ann Manson, of Oakland, were in town for that service.
Easton Rec calendar
Wednesday, June 25 – Birch Point field trip departing at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m. Major League game at Mars Hill, the carpool will leave from the hall at 5 p.m. Tee-ball from 6-7 p.m. on the field behind the high school.
Thursday, June 26 – Day Camp from 9 a.m. to noon at the hall. Today’s theme will be animals; children may bring a stuffed animal or dress up as their favorite creature. Archery camp will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. at the hall. Minor League game at 5:30 p.m. at home, children should be at the field by 5:10 p.m.
Friday, June 27 – First swimming lesson; the bus will leave from the hall at 8:35 a.m. and return at approximately 10:20 a.m. Hike on the Appalachian Trail in Fort Fairfield. We will depart at 10:30 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. Bag lunches will be provided. Children must have a water bottle and a back pack is recommended. Also, please be sure your child is wearing socks and sneakers. Archery camp will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. at the hall.
Monday, June 30 – Day camp from 9 a.m. to noon at the hall. The theme is “patriotic,” children should be dressed in red, white and blue. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Playgroup from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Swimming at the Presque Isle Outdoor Pool; departing at 1:45 p.m. and returning by 4:15 p.m. Major League at Limestone; departing from the hall at 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1 – Day Camp at the hall from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme for today is cooking. Garden Group will meet at the hall from 12:15 until 1:30 p.m. Swimming at the Fort Fairfield Outdoor Pool from 1:45-4:15 p.m. Minor League game at home starting at 5:30 p.m., players should be at the field by 5:10 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2 – State Hershey Meet in Brewer starting at 11 a.m. Major Leauge game at Fort Fairfield. Carpooling will depart from the hall at 5 a.m. Tee-ball from 6-7 p.m. at the field behind the high school.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate services were conducted by the local clergy at Easton Jr/Sr High School on Sunday, June 1.
Participating pastors were Rev. Carlos DeCruz – Pine Tree Baptist Church, Rev. Matthew Maxwell, Pastor Vaughn Martin, and Pastor Intern Dee Lower – Easton Wesleyan Church, Rev. Andy DeRier and Pastor Andy Shaw – Easton Pentecostal Church, Rev. Greg Jackson – Easton United Baptist Church. Pastor Andy Shaw gave the Baccalaureate Address.
Two selections were performed by the Easton Jr/Sr High School Chorus, under the direction and accompanist of Mrs. Pamela Kinsey.
Class Night
Class Night was held at Easton Jr/Sr High School on Wednesday, June 4.
Senior Marshal Casey Baston and Matt Blodget escorted all four classes into the gymnasium. Accompanist Pamela Kinsey provided the “Pomp and Circumstance.”
Class President remarks were made by Sydney Trask (Class of 2011), Taylor Burtt (Class of 2010) and Sam Bacon (Class of 2009).
The Class Will was presented by AnaRae Holmes. Class Gifts were given by Casey Baston and Jeremy Brock. Class History was presented by Matt Blodget, Starla Gadaire and Nate Sanders.
FFA Advisor Kevin Marquis presented the DeKalb Award to Kristen Boxwell.
The faculty made presentations to students who achieved the highest level of proficiency across the curriculum. Kinsey presented All-Aroostook Awards for chorus to Lisa Dayringer and Taylor Lawrence. The Band Award went to Amanda Weeder. The Chorus Award went to Adriana Gonzalez. Jazz Choir Award went to Kristen Boxwell. And the Outstanding Musician was presented to Kristen Boxwell. First-year letter and pin was presented to Amanda Weeder, Kacie Getchell, and Lisa Dayringer. Third-year pin was presented to Kristen Boxwell. A band pin was presented to Amanda Weeder. A chorus pin was presented to Adriana Gonzalez. A jazz choir pin was presented to Kristen Boxwell. Jazz Choir Outstanding Soloist Certificates (state) were presented to Kristen Boxwell and Taylor Lawrence.
Mrs. Polly Burnett presented the Writing Award to Sydney Trask and Tech. Prep. English to Nate Sanders.
Mr. Darren West presented Social Studies Awards to Eric Gray for U. S. History I, Jessica Monson for U. S. History II, Jeremy Brock for American Government, Jeremy Brock for Street Law, Jacob Bacon for World History, Katrina Martin for College U. S. History II, Ariana Myshrall for Psychology. Mr. West also presented the Student Council members with certificates.
Mr. Bryan Wright presented the following Science Awards: Earth Science to Sydney Trask, Tech. Prep. Chemistry to Ariana Myshrall, College Biology to Lisa Dayringer, Computer Applications to Tony Brown and College Chemistry to Katrina Martin.
Mrs. Mary Ruth Nichols awarded medals to the following French students: French 1 – Sydney Trask, French II – Lisa Dayringer, French III – Katrina Martin, French IV – Molly White.
Nichols also had the honor to present a certificate to Molly White from the Foreign Language Association of Maine. They recognize students who have excelled in the study of world languages.
Mr. Evan Graves presented Physical Education – “All Around Athlete Awards” to: Freshmen – Jacob Bacon and Sydney Trask, Sophomores – Corey White and Taylor Burtt. The Health Award was presented to Sydney Trask. The Lifetime Sports Award was presented to Jeremy Brock.
Mr. Paul Dudley presented the English I Award to Zachary Clark, English II to Lisa Dayringer, American Literature to Katrina Martin and College U. S. History IA to Lisa Dayringer.
Miss Pamela Murchison presented the following Business Ed. Awards: Marketing to Brittney LaFrance, Excel to Britney LaFrance, Accounting I to Katrina Martin, Economics to Amanda Weeder, Desktop Publishing to Molly White, Personal Finance to Tony Brown and Yearbook Editor to Molly White. Financial Literacy Challenge Certificates were presented to: C.J. Beaton, Matthew Blodget, Katrina Martin and Bradley Trask.
Ms. Hutchison presented the Art I Award to Anna Sherwood, Art II Award went to Kacie Getchell and Art III went to Casey Baston.
Mrs. Cyndi Kimball recognized the Envirothon: Luke Budreau, Corey White, Nick Ambrose, Kristen Boxwell and Matt Blodget. Special Envirothon Awards were also given to Kristen Boxwell and Matt Blodget.
Principal Georgette Ireland presented the Maine Principals’ Award to Kristen Boxwell. May Student of the Month was presented to AnaRae Holmes, and June Student of the Month was presented to Adriana Gonzalez. Society of Women Engineers was presented to Katrina Martin. Prep Me “Top Schools” Student Scholarship of $500 was presented to Katrina Martin. Albert G. Wright Scholarship was presented to Kristen Boxwell. Molly White received the U. S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award. Kristen Boxwell received the Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence. Kristen Boxwell and Jeremy Brock received the distinguished Athlete Award. The U. S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award was presented to Kristen Boxwell and Molly White. AnaRae Holmes received the Willis A. McPherson Award. Molly White received the Outstanding School Citizen Award.
Each class presented gifts to a number of faculty and staff members to show their appreciation for their help throughout the year.
Graduation
Thirteen seniors were awarded diplomas at the Easton Jr/Sr High School Graduation on Friday, June 6.
Senior Class President Brittany LaFrance gave the Welcome. The Second Honor Essay was delivered by Brittney LaFrance. First Honor Essay was delivered by Amanda Weeder. Kristen Boxwell delivered the Salutatory Address and Molly White delivered the Valedictorian Address.
The chorus, under the direction of Pamela Kinsey, presented two musical selections, entitled, “May You Be Led by the Highest Star” and “Walk Tall.”
Molly White, Kristen Boxwell, Amanda Weeder and Brittney LaFrance received the highest averages in the senior class.
Awards and scholarships were presented by Mrs. Georgette Ireland and Mrs. Lynda Foren-Turner. Several staff and community members were also scholarship presenters.
A slide show, “Now and Then” and “Future Plans,” was presented by Heather Blodget and Adriana Gonzalez.
Diplomas were presented to the Class of 2008 by Superintendent Frank Keenan, School Board Chairman Gaylen Flewelling and Ireland. Easton Jr/Sr High School seniors who applied for scholarships and will be continuing their formal education this fall were awarded $62,650 in scholarships.
Eldora Carter is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached at 488-5961.
