Join parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and friends
June 2, 2023
The NYA event tent will transform into our very own speakeasy:
Try a “giggle water” a “panther punch” or a “mascot mock-tail” at our hosted bar and enjoy an evening of games, silent and live auctions, music, and dinner to support NYA!
We look forward to seeing you under the tent on June 2nd!
Cocktail Attire Suggested
Event Schedule:
6:00 p.m. — Allagash Brewing & Maine Craft Distilling hosted cocktail reception. Peruse and bid on silent auction items.
7:00 p.m. — Program begins. Live auction and paddle raise.
7:45 p.m. — Dinner, dessert bar, mingling, music, and dancing.
9:00 p.m. — Last chance for bids! The silent auction closes at 9:00 p.m.
Raise a Paddle
We believe that you often have to experience it to learn it. At North Yarmouth Academy, we go beyond. Beyond the basics, beyond expectations, and beyond the classroom to provide students with hands-on experiences and reflection to better connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
Experiential learning opportunities exist in a variety of forms at NYA, including community service, Kauffmann Program offerings, Innovation Lab, theatrical and musical performances, senior speeches, overnight class trips, field trips, visits with authors, explorers, scientists, artists, surgeons, firefighters, engineers, and many more.
When a student’s education is enhanced with opportunities to study and learn beyond the classroom, they gain:
- A better understanding of course material
- A broader view of the world and an appreciation of community
- Insight into their own skills, interests, passions, and values
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse organizations and people
- Self-confidence and leadership skills
- Opportunities to make decisions and be accountable for results
- Deeper connections among classmates and faculty
- Fun!
NYA’s small class sizes, dedicated and nimble faculty, and strategic approach to experiences beyond the classroom for toddlers through grade 12 ensure every student can fully benefit from a range of hands-on experiences.
When you raise a paddle at the Soirée, you will help students become more engaged and excited about learning and ensure NYA faculty have the resources needed to add a variety of experiential activities to their curriculum.
Thank you!
Our Silent Auction is LIVE!
Start bidding on Silent Auction items now for the chance to win golfing at the Woodlands Country Club, artwork, Maine State Music Theater season tickets, spa treatments, spirits, and more!
Register & Tickets
Sponsors
Thank you to our many sponsors who help make this event special and effective!
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Become a Sponsor
With a Sponsorship:
2023 NYA Soiree Sponsors
Who's Coming
| First Name | Last Name | Relationship/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rick | Abbondanza | P'04, Trustee |
| Debra | Abbondanza | P'04 |
| Jane | Affleck | P'37 |
| Nick | Alberding | P'21, Trustee |
| Eric | Austin | P'15, P'17, Head of Upper School |
| Drew | Barder | P'39 |
| Kristi | Belesca | Director of Marketing and Communications |
| Gary | Bergeron | P'22 |
| Laura | Bergeron | P'22 |
| Gretchen | Bergill | Director of College Counseling |
| Garrett | Bowne | P'09, P'11 |
| Janet | Bowne | P'09, P'11 |
| Scott | Burrill | P'28 |
| James | Cabot '98 | P'30, P'32, P'36, Trustee |
| Renee | Cabot | P'30, P'32, P'36 |
| Connie | Clifford | P'28 |
| Jim | Clifford | P'28 |
| Elizabeth | Coughlin '15 | |
| Bill | Crowley | P'23 |
| Sarah | Crowley | P'23 |
| Jason | Currier '95 | Trustee |
| Freddie | Daniel | P'26, P'28, P'30, P'32, Trustee |
| Tony | DiMarco | P'25, P'28 |
| Anne | Echeverria | GP'34, GP'38 |
| Thomas | Echeverria | GP'34, GP'38 |
| Sven | Fahlgren '89 | |
| Pete | Fitz '05 | P'37 |
| Jason | Gall | P'24 |
| Laura | Gall | P'24 |
| Diana | Garcia | P'07, P'14 |
| Ella | Grady '20 | |
| Giuia | Grady | P'20, P'26 |
| Jameson | Hardy | P'37, P'38 |
| Meagan | Hardy | P'37, P'38 |
| James | Garrett '98 | Trustee |
| Bob | Hilscher | P'16, P'18, P'20, Trustee |
| Erin | Houghton | P'28 |
| Joshua | Houghton | P'28 |
| Annie | Huyler | P'39 |
| Craig | Hurd | GP'28, GP'30 |
| Alice | Ingraham | GP'28, GP'30 |
| Nathan | Isaacson '06 | Trustee |
| Amity | Jackson | P'21, P'22, P'26 |
| Ben | Jackson | P'21, P'22, P'26, Head of School |
| Reed | Kelly | P'25, P'28 |
| Ben | King | |
| Lissa von Brecht '02 | King | |
| Sarah | Kirby | P'28, P'30, Trustee |
| Tom | Kirby | P'28, P'30 |
| Michael | Kovach | P'30, P'32 |
| Renae | Kovach | P'30, P'32 |
| Gretchen | Lacombe | P'22, P'25 |
| Eric | Lacombe | P'22, P'25 |
| Danielle | Lavoie | P'23 |
| Chloe | Leishman '14 | |
| Amy | Leshure | Chief Financial Officer |
| Christopher | Lorenz | P'28, P'30, Trustee |
| Steve | Malcom | P'15, P'17, Trustee |
| Linda | Manchester | P'15, P'20, Trustee |
| Walt | Manchester | P'15, P'20 |
| Marissa | Markonish | P'19, P'23, Head of Lower & Middle Schools |
| Barb | Marr | P'17, Trustee |
| Christopher | Mazzurco | Director of Information Technology |
| Sheryll | McCaslin | GP'23, GP'27 |
| Linc | Merrill '75 | P'04, P'06, Trustee |
| Jess | Lynch | P'29, P'31, Trustee |
| Drew | Oestreicher '89 | Trustee |
| Meghan | Perham | P'24 |
| Geoff | Perham | P'24 |
| Lori | Poulin | P'22, Trustee |
| Christie | Rana | P'28 |
| Ashley | Randlett | Director of Admission |
| Hilary | Rapkin | P'23 |
| Hannah | Renyi | P'29, P'32, Trustee |
| Tim | Renyi | P'29, P'32 |
| Jennifer | Richard | P'29, P'31, P'33, Director of Development |
| Dixon | Riley | P'89, P'92, GP'25, GP'28 |
| Susan Myer | Riley | P'89, P'92, GP'25, GP'28 |
| Peter | Robbins | P'22, P'25, Trustee |
| Kayla | Rose '14 | |
| Kelsy | Ross | P'34, Director of Athletics |
| Catriona | Sangster | P'16, Trustee |
| Kelly | Scharf | P'25, P'28 |
| Vaughn | Schofield | GP'23, GP'27 |
| Sig | Schutz | P'23, P'24, Trustee |
| Heidi | Seely | P'26, P'28 |
| Mark | Seely | P'26, P'28 |
| Michelle | Sheldon | P'29, P'31 |
| Valentine | Sheldon '87 | P'29, P'31 |
| Ashley | Shinay | P'36, P'38 |
| Jonathan | Shinay | P'36, P'38 |
| Dennis | St. Hilaire | P'23 |
| Kelley | St. Hilaire | P'23 |
| William | Stiles | P'23 |
| Lynn | Sullivan | Upper School Dean of Students |
| Cathy | Tilton | GP'37, GP'38 |
| Kevin | Tilton | GP'37, GP'38 |
| Betsy | Tod | P'20, P'25, Trustee |
| Eliza | Tod '20 | |
| Rob | Tod | P'20, P'25 |
| Matthew | Vamvakas | P'23 |
| Cathy | Von Brecht | P'02, P'05 |
| Charles | Von Brecht | P'02, P'05 |
| Kat | Wallach | P'38 |
| Marshall | Wallach | P'38 |
| Caty | Werner '05 | Trustee |
| Jennifer | Wiessner | P'26 |
| Gregory | Wiessner | P'26 |
| Nanette | Wignall | GP'23, GP'27 |
| Regine | Wignall | |
| Robert | Wignall | |
| Simon | Wignall | P'23, P'27 |
| Tony | Wignall | GP'23, GP'27 |
| Dr. Whitney | Wignall | P'23, P'27 |
| Carll | Wilkinson | P'26, P'29 |
| Stephanie | Wilkinson | P'26, P'29 |
| Rachel | Williams | P'28 |
Contact
For more information or for help with online registration for the Soirée, please contact Jess Lynch at development@nya.org.
Special thanks to our NYA Soirée Planning Committee for contributing their talents, energy, and time.
North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational school for toddlers through twelfth grade students. Since 1814, NYA has fostered integrity, character and intellect in its students. For additional information, please contact NYA at 207.847.5423 or visit our website at NYA.org.
