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Bethel, ME

40 Years of Four Point Celebration

Celebrate 40 Years of Junior Point at Gould Academy!

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Karen Burns, Assistant Head of School, Advancement
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Alberto Sánchez
Os deseamos muchas felicidades en el 40 aniversario y os deseamos que cumpláis otros 49.
Ally (Goddard) Richardson
Amy & John Rieszer
Keep pushing forward!
Amy Grohman
This donation is with deep love and gratitude for our dear friends Bill and Ki Clough who launched the Four Point program at Gould and who have inspired generations of Gould students and faculty.
Amy Grohman
Marty ('85) missed the inaugural Junior Four Point trip by one year! Glad that Hannah ('24) , and now Henry ('26), have been able to have this amazing experience.
Andrew Dragonetti
Anna Mulhearn
Anne Jurgeleit
What Gould graduate could ever forget this trip?? I’m so glad Gould is still running the program! There is no better way to discover one’s inner strength and the capacity to work together in a group when circumstances get challenging. Junior Four Point was one of the best lessons of my life.
Bonnie Pooley
Midnight....Old Speck....almost full moon....ramen....magical! Beth Allen, you were there. What do you remember???
Brett Rogers
Brian Heon
Great program, great leaders
Brian Schroy
Not sure. Wasn’t there.
Brittany Riley
Bruce Clark
Great program
Byron Burns
Good luck Brandon!
Camilla Nordstrom
Carolyn Campot
$40 from each member of our family!
Chelsea Turner
Chris & Cyndy Kane Olson
Our sons each have wonderful memories of their Four Point experience.
Chris Mangold
Good luck and lots of fun you Huskies!
Claudette Tamer
Collin O’Neil
I went on the first winter backpacking outing, in our very heavy wool pants. We had no idea what to expect. That year we backpacked all of our food, which meant we had heavy packs. I think Phil Tabor’s pack was over 100lbs! We got rained on the night before our 24 hour solo and a few other students’ sleeping bags got wet. For my 24 hour solo I made a nice fire area and shelter, had a nice meal with hot chocolate by the fire. After writing a song about the adventure (which we eventually performed during Morning Assembly) I called it a day. But upon getting into my sleeping bag I first realize that it’s not my size Long bag, but a Medium. And then as I push farther into it I find out why someone had switched sleeping bags, because the bottom 1/3 of this one was wet. Nothing I could do then, so I put my parka back on so I could just use the dry part of the bag for my legs. The entire experience was exceptional. ¡Thanks so much to Gould, and the Cloughs for starting The Four Point Program!
Corey Swan
Such a memorable time! I’ll never forget overlooking Gorham, NH at night under the stars and full moon. Here’s to another 40 years!
Dan Gray
David Willis
13" of wet snow on solo night
Dean Marvin
Debbie Wight
The Junior Four Point Program is great!
Deborah & George Menezes
Our son was excited for his Jr. 4 point, but as his parents, we were even more excited ! He came out of the woods a young man with new profound knowledge of what he and others are capable of. He made new friends, honed in on his leadership skills, thoroughly enjoyed his adult companions, simply it was transformative for him and we were beyond grateful to have had this opportunity.
Deborah Shipp
Denise Manning
Emily Drummond
Erin Curry
A big should out to the Mannings and Mr. Wight who made it possible for me to go on four point. They created a modified food plan that was dairy free yet provided adequate calories for the adventure <3
Fiona Eversberg
Gabor Imre Karsay
Amazing program!
Gary Hayward
Wonderful experience for all involved
Greg & Jaime Gilman
Jameson Harding
Go class of 2015!
Jason Cameron
Jessica Turner
Joanna Belden
John Todd
Jorie Ohlson
Josh Tyson
Well done!! Here’s to forty more
Karen Burns
Kate Gallant
Singing and playing games as we trudged through fresh snow everyday.
Katie Davisson Dolbec
Kimmie Johnston
Kristen Brill
Kristen Kaschub
Kristen Murphy
Junior Four Point makes Gould's alum have the ultimate story- I went winter camping in Maine for 8 days. I am so grateful to have had this experience and while winter camping is not my thing, it taught me perseverance and grit.
Lambert Family
Laura Ordway
Lincoln He
Liz Carter
Love Gould’s passion for the outdoor life, and the adventurous staff who keep it going!!
Loulou Murrin
Four Point was a transformative experience for my son, and revealed, to himself and others, his tremendous resilience, generosity and character in ways no classroom setting could.
Maggy Sullivan
Mark Harries
Class of 96 - Hutch's group.
Martha Yules
Mary Baudo
Matthew Humbert
Molly Earle
Junior 4 Point was one of the BEST weeks of my three years at Gould, and it inspired many future adventures. If I could only choose one program to support at Gould, it would this one! Congratulations to 40 years of changing lives in the winter woods of Maine! Keep it going!!
Molly Spadone
Neil & Mary Scanlon
Freshman Four Point. Cody leaving for Tanzania this morning!
Niklas Bergill
The moment a student starts thinking beyond taking care of themselves and begins to take care of their buddies too: that's the magic of Junior Point! Now, help these soggy leaders out and start this trip in Feburary! It's supposed to be winter backpacking, not mud season backpacking!
Paul Koubek
My Gould Academy Junior Four Point experience literally changed the path of my life - because of my attendance in that program I am now an IFMGA licensed American Mountain Guide.
Pete & Vicki Rackliffe
Phyllis Gardiner
4-point is, and always has been, one of my favorite aspects of Gould. It provides unique experiences for students, and I look forward to seeing the school strengthen and grow it in the years to come. Many thanks to Bill Clough for having the bold vision to launch this signature program 40 years ago!
Rachel Martin
Raymond Family
Happy trails!
Robin Payson
Malted milk balls! Except for when they melted in the pocket of my fleece jacket… oops
Sam Adams
Sandra Turner
Sarah Hiebert
Sarah Taymore
Sean Duncan
Sheri Schapiro
Can't wait to hear about the adventure!
Silvia Doyle
Spencer Ordway
Stephen Swoff
Stuart Klanfer
Suzanne Pierce
TL Tutor
4pt is a remarkably impactful 9 days to inspire lifelong adventures and provide real life skills and experience! Keep going!
Tammra Ferraiolo
Lots of snow Fun and challenging
Tao Smith
I just saw the 2025 Gould Juniors out the door and into the woods for their trip. Junior Point 1988 still lives in my memory and the hearts and minds of my classmates. We experienced every type of weather one could imagine and cemented life-long friendships in the process. It was challenging but life-changing. I'm so proud of Gould for growing and sustaining this tradition for 40 years!! It's a good day to be a Husky!
Tao Yin
Gould has given my child a winter full of wonder and growth. The teachers care with the warmth of family, and the students radiate kindness and enthusiasm. From dedicated ski training to exciting academic challenges and even a math competition, every moment was meaningful. This Winter Term in 8th grade will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Tim Sharp
Loved Four Point!
Tsungchun Chang
Wonderful memories never forget
Will Bunge
Zach Bouchard
Zhenyu Luo
One of the best experiences
Geraldine schneider
Jay davis
Miles spadone
Warming jeff Hatchs nearly frost bit foot in my arm pit for over an hour. You never truly know someone until they try and tickle with their frozen feet
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Keep making memories!!
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Thank you for providing this unique experience to our kids.

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