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News News Articles The Weekly Feature Thornton Academy 438 Main St. Saco, Maine, 04072 (207) 282-3361		News releases Summer School Registration Thornton Academy is accepting applications from high school-aged students who want to enroll in Summer School... June 16 2008 Scholarships Awarded to Graduating Seniors Scholarships were awarded to the following students in Thornton Academy’s class of 2008 during graduation... June 12 2008 Graduating Seniors in the Class of 2008 High school diplomas will be conferred to the following 275 Thornton Academy seniors at a ceremony on Sunday, June 8... May 22 2008 Graduation Details Announced Thornton Academy will confer high school diplomas to 277 members of the graduating Class of 2008 at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.. May 22 2008 Meet the Top 10 Students of 2008 Thornton Academy has announced its top 10 students for the class of 2008... May 21 2008 TA's First Auction a Success Thornton Academy held its 1st Annual Thornton Fund Auction on May 2, and the well-attended event was a huge success... May 16 2008 Jazz à la Mode, Spring Dance Informance Dates Announced Parents, students and the general public can celebrate the arts at two upcoming Thornton Academy events... May 13 2008 Enrollment Open for TATV Summer Class This summer, Thornton Academy is once again offering a unique class that allows area high school students to go behind-the-scenes and learn what it takes to work in television... May 12 2008 New Members to Join NHS TA's annual National Honor Society induction ceremony will be on May 15, 2008... May 6 2008 Senior Students are Award Winners Two senior students in the class of 2008 at Thornton Academy have received significant awards... May 5 2008 Choral, Instrumental Concert Dates Announced Join Thornton Academy students as they celebrate their musical talent at three upcoming concerts, all of which are open to the public... May 1 2008 Prom tickets go on sale Thornton Academy's Prom is May 9 and tickets for the event go on sale Monday, April 28. April 28 2008 Senior Alumni to Celebrate Spring It’s finally spring, and Thornton Academy senior alumni are celebrating with a get-together on Saturday, May 10... April 24 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations The Thornton Academy Athletic Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its third induction, scheduled for September 27, 2008... April 18 2008 TA Student Wins Teens Who Care Award Thornton Academy freshman Katie Moskowitz has been recognized by Portland’s Channel 6 WCSH with the local television station’s Teens Who Care Award... April 7 2008 1st Annual Thornton Fund Auction is Friday, May 2 Thornton Academy's 1st Annual Thornton Fund Auction is Friday, May 2... April 2 2008 Sign up for TA's Summer Arts Camp Registration has opened for Thornton Academy's popular Summer Arts Camp for Kids... April 1 2008 Governor Honors Maine Teacher of Year Nominees Jon Sylvester is Thornton Academy’s nominee for Maine Teacher of the Year 2009... March 20 2008 Graduation, Baccalaureate Dates Announced Thornton Academy has announced the date and time of graduation and baccalaureate for the class of 2008... March 19 2008 Annual Blood Drive is March 27 The Thornton Academy Interact Club and Alumni Association are sponsoring their annual American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, March 27 on the stage at Linnell Gymnasium... March 13 2008 TA Dance Festival is April 5 Thornton Academy’s popular Dance Festival is back this year, and it is scheduled for Saturday, April 5. March 10 2008 Spring Sports Night Planned for March 12 Anyone participating in a spring sport must attend and Information Night on March 12... March 3 2008 Open Houses Set for March Learn about our High School and Middle School at TA's upcoming open houses... March 3 2008 Children's Winter Carnival is March 8 The Children's Winter Carnival is on Saturday, March 8... February 20 2008 National Jr Honor Society Established at TA A new chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has been established at Thornton Academy Middle School. February 6 2008 Science Teachers Win National Semiconductor Award Thornton Academy teachers Beth Bussiere and Matthew Amoroso have won the National Semiconductor Science in Action Award... January 30 2008 Students Raise Money for Burn Victim Students at Thornton Academy are raising money for the Nicholas Briggs Recovery Fund... January 29 2008 Middle School Concert Planned Thornton Academy Middle School's Performing Arts Concert is on Thursday, January 17... January 10 2008 Open Houses Set for January, March High School and Middle School Open House events are scheduled for both January and March this year... January 8 2008 All-Academic Athletes Break SMAA Record The number of Thornton Academy all-academic athletes has set a new record for the Southwestern Main Activities Association... December 6 2007 Students to Perform "Street Scene" Students will perform the Elmer Rice play "Street Scene" on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 1... November 27 2007 December Music Performances Planned A variety of Thornton Academy music groups have performances over the next several weeks... November 21 2007 Financial Aid Night Scheduled for Dec. 6 TA's Guidance Department is hosting Financial Aid Night on Thursday, Dec. 6... November 21 2007 Alumni Hockey Game Slated for Nov. 23 An alumni hockey game is slated for November 23... November 7 2007 Alumni Variety Show Planned for Fall 2008 An alumni Variety Show is in the works for the fall of 2008... November 2 2007 Guidance Counselor Wins Award Kristie Soucy, a counselor at Thornton's Middle School, has been honored by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County... October 31 2007 TA, USM Students to Perform in Jazz Concert Students from the University of Southern Maine and Thornton Academy will perform in a concert on Thursday, Nov. 8... October 30 2007 Learn About HPV Prevention on Nov. 5 A physician with Southern Maine Medical Center will lead an informational session on HPV Prevention... October 29 2007 Winter Sports Night is Nov. 1 Winter Sports Night is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1... October 22 2007 Ice Hockey Events Planned Ice hockey events are underway at Thornton Academy... October 16 2007 Maine Supreme Court to Visit The Maine Supreme Court will hold three hearings at Thornton Academy on Oct. 23... October 12 2007 E-mail Delays May Occur A laptop conversion is taking place Oct. 15-17... October 11 2007 Morin Leads Development Office Lisa Morin Joins Thornton Academy’s Administrative Team, Heads Up Development Office... October 4 2007 Senior Named Commended Student Chelsea Noble '08 has been named a Commended Student... October 4 2007 AP Scholars Announced Two Students, Three Recent Graduates Win AP Scholar Awards... October 2 2007 Homecoming Events are Planned The annual tradition of Homecoming at Thornton Academy continues this year on Oct. 6... September 25 2007 TA to Induct Second Class to Athletic Hall of Fame Another class will be inducted to the Thornton Academy Athletic Hall of Fame... September 25 2007 Boys Alumni Soccer Match Planned Thornton's annual boys alumni soccer match is planned for Oct. 6... September 25 2007 Project Success Kicks Off its Ninth Year Project Success helps students transition into their freshman year... September 11 2007 Make a Difference! Join Athletic Boosters Parents and fans of Trojan sports demonstrate their love of the game by joining the Athletic Boosters... August 23 2007 Dance Company Reunion Planned Alumni have planned a Dance Company reunion... August 2 2007 Alumni Association Board Has New President, 2 New Members Thornton Academy’s Alumni Association Board has a new president, and two new alumni have joined the group... August 2 2007 Fall Sports Night Scheduled for Aug. 8 Fall Sports Night has been scheduled... August 1 2007 Legislative Sentiments Go To Retirees Rep. Linda Valentino bestowed Legislative Sentiments on four Thornton Academy employees who recently retired... July 25 2007 Summer Reunions Planned July 12 2007 Thornton Welcomes 3 New Administrators Three new leaders are helping to guide Thornton’s administrative team... July 10 2007 Reports Cards Being Mailed Out Report cards for the 2006-07 school year are being mailed for students in grades 6-12... June 26 2007 Eighth-Grade Students Celebrate Their Achievements The first eighth-grade class has completed middle school at Thornton Academy... June 25 2007 Alumni Reunions Announced Here are the upcoming alumni events planned for 2007... June 13 2007 Students Recognized at Undergraduate Awards Night During a ceremony that took place Tuesday, June 5, Thornton Academy undergraduates received recognition for their academic achievements... June 6 2007 Seniors, Alumni Receive Special Honors at Baccalaureate Thornton Academy’s graduating seniors and alumni received honors at Baccalaureate Awards on Sunday, May 27, held at the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium... June 6 2007 Graduates for Class of 2007 Announced High school diplomas were conferred to 278 Thornton Academy seniors at a ceremony on Sunday, June 3... June 4 2007 Graduating Seniors Receive Scholarships Scholarships were awarded to the following students in Thornton Academy’s class of 2007 graduation on Sunday, June 3... June 4 2007 Graduation Scheduled for Sunday, June 3 Thornton Academy will confer high school diplomas to 278 members of Thornton Academy’s graduating class of 2007 at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at Thornton’s Dr. Paul S. Hill Jr. Stadium... May 25 2007 Time to Register for Summer School Thornton Academy is accepting applications from high school-aged students who want to enroll in Summer School... May 21 2007 Thornton Academy to Host Summer TV Class This summer, area high school students can go behind-the-scenes to learn what it really takes to work in television at Thornton Academy... May 18 2007 Introducing the Top Students for the Class of 2007 Thornton Academy is announcing its top 10 students for the class of 2007... May 14 2007 Enjoy Dance Informance, Jazz à la Mode performances Thornton Academy celebrates the arts with Dance Informance, Jazz à la Mode... May 11 2007 TA to Host Spring Business Reception on May 10 To thank the business community for its support, Thornton Academy is hosting a Spring Reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. May 7 2007 New Members Join National Honor Society Thornton Academy has announced that 43 students recently joined National Honors Society... May 7 2007 May Events at Thornton Academy May 1 2007 Dates for Spring Concerts Announced April 26 2007 Get Into the Arts at Thornton Academy’s Summer Camp for Kids Registration has opened for the Summer Arts Camp for Kids. . . April 12 2007 Thornton Academy Presents West Side Story March 29 - April 1 With a cast and crew of nearly 100 students, Thornton Academy is pleased to present West Side Story during four performances beginning March 29 through April 1 in Thornton’s Harry P. Garland II Auditorium. . . March 20 2007 Thornton Academy to Host Project Aware Players Thornton Academy will welcome the Project Aware Players for a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, in the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium. . . March 13 2007 Thornton Academy Presents “Show Me,” the 12th Biennial Student Art Exhibit Thornton Academy will present “Show Me,” the 12th biennial student art exhibit in Thornton’s Edward E. O’Neill Gallery, beginning March 22 through April 1. March 9 2007 Thornton Academy Student Matthew Davis Receives Awards March 7 2007 Thornton Academy to Host Regional Competition of the Maine Drama Festival On Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, Thornton Academy will host a regional competition of the Maine Drama Festival. March 5 2007 Thornton Academy to Present Children’s Winter Carnival The sixth annual Children’s Winter Carnival will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, in Linnell Gym at Thornton Academy. . . February 28 2007 Thornton Plans Spring College Night for Sophomores and Juniors At 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, in Garland Auditorium the Thornton Academy Guidance Department will present Spring College Night. . . February 6 2007 Thornton Academy Dance Company to present Dancelebration At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, in the Garland Auditorium the Thornton Academy Dance Company will present its annual Dancelebration. . . January 25 2007 Thornton Academy to host College Goal Sunday At 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, in Thornton Academy’s Atkinson Dining Commons, the Finance Authority of Maine (F.A.M.E.), in conjunction with Thornton Academy, will host College Goal Sunday. . . January 23 2007 Thornton Academy Middle School to Present First Musical Concert At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, in Garland Auditorium Thornton Academy’s Middle School will present its first concert. . . January 8 2007 Thornton Academy Sets Financial Aid Night Thornton Academy is hosting a Financial Aid Night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, in Garland Auditorium, with a snow date of December 14. December 4 2006 Thornton Academy Seeks Alumni Award Nominations The Thornton Academy Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2007 Distinguished Alumni and Public Service Awards. December 4 2006 Thornton Academy Presents Holiday Concerts At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, and Wednesday, December 20, Thornton Academy’s Garland Auditorium will be filled with music. December 1 2006 Ken Janson Named To Thornton Academy Board of Trustees Ken Janson, owner and president of Nimlok Maine, has been named to the Thornton Academy Board of Trustees. November 9 2006 Thornton Academy Alumni Basketball Thornton Academy alumni will play their annual basketball games . . . November 3 2006 Thornton Academy Sets Parent/Teacher Conferences Thornton Academy will host its annual Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 16 . . . October 26 2006 Thornton Academy Players to Present “Ah, Wilderness!” Thornton Academy’s fall drama production, Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!”, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 9, 10, and 11, in the Harry P. Garland II Auditorium. October 25 2006 Thornton Academy Announces AP Scholar Awards Three recent Thornton Academy graduates have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. . . October 20 2006 Thornton Academy Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist Thornton Academy senior Matt Davis has been recognized as a Semi-Finalist in the 2007 National Merit Scholarship Program. . . October 20 2006 Thornton Plans Winter Sports Information Night Thornton Academy’s Winter Sports Information Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, in Garland Auditorium. . . October 11 2006 Thornton Plans College Night for Juniors and Seniors Thornton Academy’s Guidance Department will conduct its annual College Night for juniors and seniors . . . September 27 2006 Thornton Academy Receives $50,000 Challenge Grant for Science Education Thornton Academy has received a $50,000 challenge grant from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation of South Portland. September 26 2006 Thornton Academy to Celebrate Homecoming with Many Activities, Community Service Thornton Academy will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, September 30, with a full slate of activities, including a food drive to benefit the Saco Food Pantry, sponsored by the Thornton Academy student body and the Thornton Academy Alumni Association. September 15 2006 Thornton Academy to Induct Inaugural Class to Athletic Hall of Fame Thornton’s first Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted at 11 a.m. on Homecoming Day, Saturday, September 30, in the Atrium adjacent to Thornton’s Harry P. Garland II Auditorium. September 15 2006 Completed Thornton Academy Middle School Building Unveiled on September 9 A free, public celebration honoring the completion of Thornton's middle school building takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. September 6 2006 Thornton Academy Alumni Gear Up to Celebrate 1980s Decade Reunion It’s time for all Thornton Academy alumni who attended Thornton during the 1980s—the Classes of 1980 through 1993—to reminisce about their high school years at Thornton’s 1980s Decade Reunion on Saturday, September 23, 2006. September 5 2006 Thornton Academy Class of 1996 Plans 10th Reunion Thornton Academy’s Class of 1996 will celebrate their 10th reunion on Saturday, September 30, 2006, Homecoming Day. September 5 2006 Thornton Academy Class of 1971 Plans 35th Reunion Thornton Academy’s Class of 1971 will celebrate their 35th reunion on Saturday, September 30, 2006, Homecoming Day. September 5 2006 Thornton Academy Plans 13th Senior Alumni Reunion Celebration The Thornton Academy Alumni Association is sponsoring its 13th annual Senior Alumni Reunion on Saturday, September 16, 2006. September 5 2006 Thornton Academy to Host Public Celebration to Open New Middle School Building On Saturday, September 9, community members are invited to join Thornton Academy administrators, staff and students and their parents to help formally dedicate Thornton Academy’s new middle school facility. August 17 2006