Founders Day: A Day of Giving is Monday, March 8, 2021

Join us for our 6th annual Founders Day and help us unlock $50,000 for Thayer! All gifts made now through March 8 count toward our Founders Day goals.

The Impact of Your Annual Fund Gift at Thayer

Upper School Ensembles

1 of 10

105%

1,047

of 1,000 supporter goal

$374,728

raised

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Thayer Academy Alumni & Development Office

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Anonymous (Parent ’26)

4 years ago

Keep up the good work!

Kenny Carberry (Alumni ’08)

4 years ago

Thank you to everyone who helped make this a successful Founders Day!!

Dave Sirrico (Alumni ’98)

4 years ago

In honor of Jack Cosgrove

In memory of Jack Cosgrove

Betsey Blakeslee (Alumni ’66)

4 years ago

Happy to donate to Sylvanus Thayer’s legacy of founding Thayer Academy, and establishing the enduring educational practices at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Robert Geary (Alumni ’10)

4 years ago

Mr. MacVarish, great video.

Anonymous (Alumni ’58)

4 years ago

Thayer, Thayer forever!

Ben (son of Gerry) Schneider (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Gerry Schneider Clement, Teacher 1968 to 1982

In Memory of my Mom, Gerry Schneider Clement, who taught English, Shakespeare, Public Speaking, and Theater from 1968 to 1982. In memory of my childhood from 5 to 13 exploring the magic of the old buildings, my own Hogwarts. No more fertile location for my growing imagination than Thayer. & in memory of the kindness given to me by the students, the faculty and most of all, the secretaries and staff at Thayer, Like Penny of the janitorial staff. With all my love & respect, a wistful former Fac. brat.

Pete Scahill (Alumni ’93)

4 years ago

Happy to support a great school

Geoffrey Goodale (Alumni ’84)

4 years ago

In honor of Geoffrey C. Goodale

Go Tigers!

Anonymous (Alumni ’09)

4 years ago

In honor of Matt Healey

Dan ODonnell (Parent ’17, ’18, ’21)

4 years ago

In honor of Regan/Maggie/Healy OD

Steven and Ellen Branfman (Parent ’00, ’02, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In memory of Our son Jared

Elizabeth Rubeor

4 years ago

Go Tigers Lacrosse!

Mary Delaney (Alumni ’79)

4 years ago

In honor of John J Delaney, III - Class of ‘71

SUZANNE CLIFFORD (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Nate Sugarbaker

Anonymous (Grandparent ’27)

4 years ago

In honor of Seamus Healy

Joshua Gallitano (Alumni ’94)

4 years ago

In honor of Harold Hatch

David & Sue Robbins

4 years ago

In memory of Matt Healey

Best Wishes!!!

Elizabeth Brandon Fanelli (Alumni ’94)

4 years ago

In honor of Andrew Leach

Connor Foley (Alumni ’23)

4 years ago

Boys lax

Charlotte Browne (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In memory of Violet Santamaria

Kelley Tuthill (Alumni ’88)

4 years ago

Thanks Thayer for the great education, fun memories and lasting friendships!

Michael Vazza (Alumni ’11)

4 years ago

Founder’s Day

Mark and Erin Parsekian (Parent ’26)

4 years ago

Keep up the great work!

Julie and Dean Ridlon (Parent ’19, ’22)

4 years ago

Thank you Thayer

Robert Healey (Parent ’05, ’09, ’17)

4 years ago

In memory of Matthew Callahan Healey, '09

Geoffrey Goodale (Parent ’62)

4 years ago

Great Founders Day Program

Michael Frates (Alumni ’92)

4 years ago

In memory of Dr. William and Barbara Frates

Charles Paris (Alumni ’72, Parent ’98)

4 years ago

Thanks for everything

Michael Oar (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Thank you

Anonymous (Alumni ’05)

4 years ago

In honor of Steve Skop

Chris Cabral (Alumni ’24)

4 years ago

Boys Lacrosse

Matthew Dunne (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In memory of Marilyn Legg

Caroline Ware

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Tatiana Taranovski (Parent ’25)

4 years ago

We're thrilled to support a new Marine Science lab with the MS 8th grade Legacy gift. Cheers to the class of 2025!

Peter Neely (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Good luck with the fund raiser!

Today & Frank Baker (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Grateful for Thayer Academy Faculty and Staff

Yong Bi (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Go Tigers 🐯

William G Farrell (Parent ’20)

4 years ago

Thank you TA family for supporting the Class of 2020

Jessica Stokes

4 years ago

Go Tigers!!

Jean Minkel (Alumni ’76)

4 years ago

Go TA!

Noreen and Doug Cabral (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Boys Lacrosse Parent

Sam Paul

4 years ago

In memory of Justin Lloyd

McKenzie Hunt (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Erica Archabal (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In memory of Marilyn Legg whose love and sparkle continues to inspire me everyday.

Thayer, Thayer, FOREVER!

Barbara Vonnegut (Parent ’21)

4 years ago

With our gratitude for the amazing teachers, administrators, coaches and everyone at TA who has worked so hard to make this year possible. Thank you!

Olivia Dilorati (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Julia Coombs (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Allison Hoffman (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Tim Giarrusso (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Dennis and Darcie MacDonald (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Boys Lacrosse Parent!

Danelle and Jay Foley (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Lacrosse Parent

Joanna and Robert Gilman (Alumni ’86, Parent ’25, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Grateful to have Thayer Academy and its community as such a meaningful part of my life and my family's life!

Christopher Tingus (Alumni ’68)

4 years ago

As a graduate Class '68, our close Thayer community ties will always be cherished and supported with vision into the promising technology which will contribute to the quality of Life for all! God Bless us all. Christopher Tingus Class '68

Benjamin Rubeor (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Go Tigers Lacrosse!

Christina Jeffrey (Alumni ’02)

4 years ago

Thanks to Kendra King for always keeping us engaged !

Tina Lim (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Happy Founders Day!

Christopher McGuirk (Alumni ’93)

4 years ago

Go Tigers!

Amy Quealy (Parent ’21, ’27)

4 years ago

Thanks to Thayer for all that you have done for my own children and children past, present and future!

Deborah Melkonian (Alumni ’93)

4 years ago

Go Class of '93!

Jose Barreto (Parent ’26)

4 years ago

Keep up the amazing work

PAUL YOVINO (Alumni ’64)

4 years ago

I hope this year's goals are met and exceeded.

john wilson (Parent ’22)

4 years ago

Boys Varsity Lacrosse Rules

Anonymous (Parent ’26)

4 years ago

Proud to be a parent of a Thayer student.

Chris Fortunato (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Excited and proud to become a member of the Thayer community!

Sara Fiotto (Parent ’07, ’11, ’16)

4 years ago

Thank you and congratulations Ted Koskores for your many years of hard work and success at Thayer Academy.

Mike & Julie Niccoli (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Thank you, Thayer Academy!

Joanne logue (Parent ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin LLoyd

Julie Chandler (Parent ’21)

4 years ago

In honor of Bruce Alemian

Mark Pener (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Thank you, Thayer!

James Burke (Parent ’93, ’97)

4 years ago

Development Team - great job!

James "Andy" Gibson (Parent ’21, ’22, ’25)

4 years ago

Can't believe we have a Senior! Thanks to the Entire Thayer Community for preparing her for the next step in life.

Marcia Martinson (Alumni ’70)

4 years ago

Please join me in supporting Thayer Academy this Founder’s Day!

Corley Chandler

4 years ago

In honor of Kaelen Chandler

Maryam Lombardi (Parent ’07, ’12, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Joseph Haney

M Susan Earle (Alumni ’70)

4 years ago

the website is great.

Archana Kolli (Parent ’27)

4 years ago

In honor of KSN Rao

Johany Madrid (Alumni ’19)

4 years ago

In honor of All the supportive teachers who helped me grow and who I miss and love very much

sarah johnston (Alumni ’02)

4 years ago

Keep up the good work!

Clare LaMattina (Alumni ’24)

4 years ago

Go Tigers 🐯

Allison Kent Trumbull (Alumni ’00)

4 years ago

Thayer Thayer Forever!

Emily Eckner (Alumni ’00)

4 years ago

🐅❤️

Donald Badger (Alumni ’98)

4 years ago

In honor of Donald Badger Jr. ‘63 Teacher/Coach 1972-2009

Mary Braman (Alumni ’79)

4 years ago

All my best to Rachael & Mike (and the rest of the Class of 79)

Anonymous (Alumni ’10)

4 years ago

In memory of Wayne Milford

Tommy Logue (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Lloydstrong

Alexandra Smith (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Greg Hunt (Parent ’12)

4 years ago

In memory of Justin Lloyd

John Spinelli

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Danielle DeMarco (Alumni ’09)

4 years ago

In honor of Matt Healey and Nate Sugarbaker

Kevin and Jennifer Cedrone (Parent ’22, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of The Thayer Academy boys and girls basketball programs and the great leadership of Mr. Odom and Mr. O'Dwyer. (Also, we loved today's video!)

James Pener (Alumni ’23)

4 years ago

Thayer Lacrosse!

Hanna Stern (Alumni ’18)

4 years ago

Thayer Thayer forever!! <3

katherine hayman (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Jim King and Melinda Reuter

Seamus FitzPatrick (Alumni ’11)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Lori Donnellan (Alumni ’90, Parent ’17, ’19, ’21, ’25)

4 years ago

In honor of Eva Donnellan

Benjamin & Maxine Baker (Alumni ’24)

4 years ago

Timothy Barry

4 years ago

In honor of Matthew Healey

Tracy Kelly (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

lacrosse team

Chris and Debby Keough (Parent ’12, ’16)

4 years ago

In honor of Marilyn Legg

Prudence Goodale (Alumni ’63)

4 years ago

In honor of Laurence Pope, Class of 1963

David McGrath (Parent ’14, ’17, ’20)

4 years ago

The Billy O - Coach Odom video pushed us to give.

MORGAN MCDEVITT (Alumni ’96)

4 years ago

In memory of Gregory Smith '96

Bob Welsh (Alumni ’80)

4 years ago

Thanks to all for this great event.

Kevin Daly (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Go Thayer !

Kathleen Cunningham (Parent ’07, ’10, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Thank you, to Thayer Academy faculty and staff as my colleagues, and as mentors to my two sons ('07 & '10).

Laurie McTeague (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Thank you, faculty, for all you are doing in this incredibly unique and challenging time. We appreciate you.

Paul Holland (Parent ’22, ’24, ’26)

4 years ago

lacrosse parent

Alexa Indeck

4 years ago

In memory of Justin Lloyd

Monica & Michael Kennedy (Parent ’17, ’18, ’19)

4 years ago

In honor of Ted Koskores

Anonymous (Alumni ’11)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Brian and Amy Sack (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Thank you for keeping our students safe this year!

Caitlin Caulfield (Alumni ’20)

4 years ago

Always happy to support a place that does so much for others! So lucky to have been a part of this community.

John McLaughlin

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

#Lloydstrong

Deborah Siegel (Parent ’22, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Loved the T.I.G.E.R. hoop showdown between the BO's!

Susan Hunt (Parent ’12)

4 years ago

In memory of Justin Lloyd

Alli Parent

4 years ago

In memory of Justin Lloyd

Katherine Sullivan (Parent ’24, ’26)

4 years ago

Go Thayer!

Danielle O'Dwyer (Alumni ’09)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Dan Curran

4 years ago

Lloydstrong

Joseph Pelletier (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Jim King

Michael Brandon (Alumni ’61, Parent ’94, ’95)

4 years ago

In honor of Marti Bishop Brandon

A Great School ! Great Experience! I want to thank my Parents , My Daughters & Marti!

Mike Brooks

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Anonymous (Alumni ’65)

4 years ago

Such a wonderful and amazing community of faculty, students, and parents!

Tom Crowley (Alumni ’82)

4 years ago

In memory of Skip Adams

Patrick Leddy (Alumni ’12)

4 years ago

In honor of Justin Lloyd

Lori Regan (Parent ’24)

4 years ago

Lacrosse parent

Dennis MacDonald (Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Boys Lacrosse Program

Todd Vandam (Parent ’21, ’24)

4 years ago

Boys Lacrosse Parent

daniel chouinard (Parent ’22, ’23, ’25)

4 years ago

Thank You Thayer Academy

Anonymous (Parent ’22, ’24)

4 years ago

Good Luck on your goal!!

ROBERT WAX (Alumni ’67)

4 years ago

Go Thayer!

Denise Smith (Alumni ’93)

4 years ago

Happy Founders Day! - Damon & Denise

Anonymous (Alumni ’89, Parent ’23)

4 years ago

Thank you Thayer!

Andrea Sorgi Spano (Alumni ’99)

4 years ago

In honor of Shelley Tyre

Stacey & Mark Cornforth (Parent ’20, ’22, ’25)

4 years ago

Thank you for your support of the Middle School Legacy project!

Karlyn Folan (Alumni ’93)

4 years ago

In honor of Jennifer Kane ‘93

Marshall Berger (Alumni ’65)

4 years ago

In memory of Bill Gould '64

Edgar Burman (Parent ’27)

4 years ago

In celebration of the Thayer community, past, present and future!

Matthew Hodus (Alumni ’89)

4 years ago

In honor of Tommy Roberts

Steve Aveni Jr (Alumni ’05)

4 years ago

In honor of Matt Healey

Jing Gu (Parent ’21)

4 years ago

Keep up good work

Quan and Tony Masiello (Parent ’27)

4 years ago

In honor of All the faculty members. Heroes in the face of the pandemic. Thank you!

Jennifer & Peter Smollett (Grandparent ’21)

4 years ago

In honor of Kaelen Chandler

Elizabeth Bailey (Alumni ’63, Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Ted Koskores

Le's hear it for Anna Boynton Thompson!

Tom Etsten (Alumni ’69)

4 years ago

In honor of Paul DiNatale and Peter Frost

James "Andy" Gibson (Parent ’21, ’22, ’25)

4 years ago

Can't believe this is our last year at the middle school. Thanks to the TAMS Faculty and Staff for 7 great years of educating our children!

Barbara Browne (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

In honor of Marilyn Legg

Keleher Family (Faculty/Staff)

4 years ago

Go, Tigers!

Melissa Forger (Alumni ’92, Parent ’25)

4 years ago

Go Tigers!

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Founders Day: A Day of Giving is Monday, March 8, 2021

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