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H ebron Academy was founded in 1804 and is a small, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school for boys and girls in grades six through postgraduate. At Hebron, stu- dents from across the U.S. and around the world are challenged and inspired to reach their highest potential in mind, body and spirit through small classes, knowledgeable and caring teachers who provide individual attention, and a friendly, respectful, family atmosphere. Hebron Academy is situated in the "Lakes and Mountains" region of Maine, conveniently located between the ski slopes of the White Mountains. It is one of the nation's oldest endowed boarding schools: the school was chartered in 1804 and opened its doors in 1805. From the first class, Hebron has been an inclusive, supportive educational community that values individuality and respects individ- ual differences. For two centuries the mis- sion and core values have remained con- sistent with the school's original charter — that our students be taught liberal arts and sciences and be educated to revere life and respect and honor individuality. RINK Magazine recently sat down with Arena Facilities Director Mike Hughes and Assistant Director Tim Scammon to discuss their facility and the rink industry. Why do you feel industry educa- tion is important? Tim Scammon (TS): We need education to keep people up to date with changes in the industry. Mike Hughes (MH): Education provides needed training in this unique industry we work in. Seminars and classes also provide a great opportunity for network- ing among professionals in the industry. What will it mean to have your CIT Designation? (TS): It provides confi- dence in knowing everything there is to know about the ice rink. (MH): It gives you great credentials to use throughout your career. What is the best trick learned from any STAR course? (TS): I learned in IMPT class that using a four-inch brush sideways makes a perfect two-inch line. (MH): I learned in IMPT class that dry- wall tape on boards provides a great seal to keep water in and also provides a built-in depth gauge. What is the importance of STAR for your career? (TS): All of the education and tips have resulted in maintaining a good- looking ice surface and overall facility. (MH): I enjoy the formal training and ability to make contacts for networking. Do you have any funny stories from your career in the industry? (TS): I was making a goal crease and ended up painting the inside of the entire net area blue, and then removing it! (MH): As a teenager in Southern Maine in the late '70s, there were very few options for hockey. If we were fortunate to have a winter without snow, we would have a long pond hockey season. At an early age, I took charge of maintaining the best pond in town. We built log cabins for warming huts. Every neighborhood had a cemetery. Every cemetery had a pond. We would visit other ponds in what I named the "Cemetery League." Talented, aggressive and bloody rivalries developed. One year we dragged enough old railroad ties down to the pond to form a one- dimensional oval. To this day the ends of those ties are sticking up from the bottom of the pond. Twenty years removed from the pond, I am thrilled to lead the team that has the best ice in the state. ★ Hebron Academy Robinson Arena Hebron, Maine Staff STAR/ORFA Member Courses Name: Taken: Michael H ughes BR Tim Scammon IMPT, IMEO Bryan O'Leary IMEO ■ Training, and recognition of training, is the best way to let colleagues and potential employers know who you are and what you have accomplished. Almost every industry has a measuring stick to help employers gauge the level of competency of a future employee. industry spotlight 62 R INK MAGAZ INE july/august 2009 STARrinks.com HEBRON ACADEMY The Staff At Hebron Academy

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