Sen. Bailey meets Thornton Academy students as part of Maine Association of Independent Schools event in the Hall of Flags

Posted: April 30, 2025 | Senator Bailey

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, April 30, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, met with Thornton Academy high school students Lauren Carrier, MacKenna Durkee, Jackson Howard and Anika Manning, as well as their chaperone and history teacher, Brandon Parise, at the State House.

“Between serving on the Student Council, applying to West Point and enrolling at American University, these students are contributing to their school community and making big plans for their futures,” said Sen. Bailey. “As the State Senator for Saco, where Thornton Academy is located, I am always thrilled to meet individual Golden Trojans, especially at the State House. Whenever I meet students here, I hope it sparks an interest in public service and state government. After all, students represent the future.”

Several of the students serve on the Student Council and they are a mix of juniors and seniors. The students tabled on behalf of the Thornton Academy in the Hall of Flags as part of an event with the Maine Association of Independent Schools.

Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, with Anika Manning, Lauren Carrier, MacKenna Durkee, Jackson Howard and Brandon Parise at the Maine Association of Independent Schools event in the Hall of Flags

Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, with Brandon Parise, Anika Manning, MacKenna Durkee, Jackson Howard and Lauren Carrier in the Senate Chamber

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