A Legacy of Illustration

Carol Way Wood ’68 knew she wanted to be an illustrator since she was eight years old. It made sense, as she comes from a lineage steeped in artistic talents. Her mother, Grace Godwin Way, was a skilled painter, and her grandfather, Frank…

From Corporate Climb to Creative Entrepreneurship

Josh Pritchard ’05 embodies the spirit of entrepreneurial drive and personal growth. Josh, who is currently serving as the president and co-owner of Anchour, a thriving advertising and branding agency based in Lewiston, Maine, has had a journey from the corporate world to…

Designing His Future

Sam Thomas ’20 found his passion for graphic design during his introductory classes at Colby-Sawyer. These classes laid the groundwork for Sam's exploration of design principles, ultimately leading to his unique style as a graphic designer. Hilary Williams, dean for the School of…

From Maine to Manuscripts

Hailing from Portland and Brunswick, Maine, Deborah Gould ’67 found her academic home at Colby-Sawyer before venturing to Boston for a stint with a major publishing firm. She had just three days of vacation between her graduation and her first day in the…

Building Connections

Kassandra Pike ’12 has had many titles over the years: entrepreneur, student, manager, triplet, coach, dog mom and, most recently, CEO. Alongside her twin sister, Courtney Pike ’12, Kassandra co-founded Fliptable Plus, a digital platform and mobile app, helping to enhance the hiring…

A Monarch Grows in Maine

Casie Weaver '14 isn't your typical front office manager at the Midcoast Recreation Center. Beyond her daily duties, she's deeply involved in a special project – nurturing monarch butterflies. It all started when Casie, who graduated from Colby-Sawyer with a bachelor’s…

A Lasting Legacy for a Memorable Teacher

With the construction of the Janet Udall Schaefer ’52 Center for Health Sciences well underway at Colby-Sawyer, we are excited to share our plans to recognize former long-time faculty member Becky Irving ’42 M.T. with a named space in the state-of-the-art facility. The…

Culinary Dreams

In 2015, Laura Donahue ’15’s culinary journey began in an unexpected place — a gluten-free and paleo bakery called White Lion Baking Company. Working as a bakery chef, she was inspired by the joy and gratitude of customers with dietary restrictions who finally…

Making WAVES

Joan Manda Mueller ’43 is about to celebrate her 100th birthday. Joan resides in Miami Shores, a small suburb in South Florida, with her children scattered around the country. In 2021, she was honored along with other local veterans at a luncheon…

Taking Action

James Thorpe ‘06 is a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades, master of none.” He loves weight training, landscaping, basketball, golf, painting, guitar, cooking, baking and cycling. “Lately, I’m obsessed with longevity and health. But tomorrow? Who knows?” James said. “I love…

Carrying on Tradition

Ever wondered where dairy farms get all those bottles? Ben Burns ’09 can tell you all about it. Quality Containers of New England, Ben’s family business based in Yarmouth, Maine, has been manufacturing bottles for over 30 years. They are a…

Creating His Own Path

Eric Buckley ‘15 attributes much of his success to the multi-disciplinary studies major he pursued as a student at Colby-Sawyer College. While earning his Bachelor of Arts, Eric had the opportunity to explore various disciplines and understand how integrative learning can be the…

Using Her Degree

Another school year has started for Robin Deverill Croteau ’00, this time as the assistant principal of Winchester School in Winchester, New Hampshire. Robin has worked within other southwestern New Hampshire high schools, including ConVal and Keene, as a science teacher and administrator…

The Power of Communication

Jackie Susmann ’14 has landed her dream job: public affairs branch chief for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, helping public officials communicate to people in rural communities across the nation. When Jackie started her college career at Colby-Sawyer…

Finding Her Way Back Home

Amanda Gibbons Moak ’12 has always had a passion for student affairs. As a student, Moak immersed herself in activities and clubs that kept her busy and working with others. During her time as an undergraduate, Moak was involved in Dance…

From Uncertainty to Trustee

Caroline Barry ’16 was not even sure she wanted to attend Colby-Sawyer. Her heart was set on going to another school earlier in her college search. After touring campus, however, Barry fell in love with everything about CSC and had a change of…