Comments on: Retirement of Sarah Potter ’77, bookstore director who also teaches virtues ‘hard work and thoughtfulness’

By: Marge McCormick Davis '76

Marge McCormick Davis '76 — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:53:23 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone so wickedly funny yet so deeply kind as Sarah–nor with such a gift for making all of us think we were her favorite person. (And until I saw all these tributes, I thought I actually was. Darn.) Sarah, best wishes as you light up new worlds.

By: Marcia Baxter '71

Marcia Baxter '71 — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:24:28 +0000

You have contributed so much to the �ֲ��ý community. I’ve enjoyed reading the previous comments so much. Well done!! Retirement will bring lots of new adventures and you’ll soon wonder how you ever had time to work! Enjoy this next chapter.

By: Sheila Brennan '94

Sheila Brennan '94 — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:52:15 +0000

Happy Retirement to you Sarah! I got to know you when I worked next door at the post office with Joline. You always found a way to smile and laugh, even on a rough day. I have always been impressed that you remember nearly everyone who has passed through your door. The bookstore will always be Sarah’s Place to me. 🙂

By: Bob Muldoon '81

Bob Muldoon '81 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:40:08 +0000

As a self-published author, I stopped by the �ֲ��ý Bookstore on my last Reunion with a handful of books. Expecting rejection, I made my pitch and started walking away. But Sarah said, “Wait!” She was happy to take a few copies of “Brass Bonanza Plays Again: How Hockey’s Strangest Goon Brought Back Mark Twain and a Dead Team–and Made a City Believe.” She encouraged me to make a small poster and then placed the books with other alumni authors like Peter Gomes, Pulitzer Winner Elizabeth Strout and Lisa Genova. She sold them all too, and then mailed the residual check.

By: Rick DeBruin '78

Rick DeBruin '78 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:29:24 +0000

Sarah,

what a beautiful testimonial to your career at �ֲ��ý. I just want to add that you patiently helped me pick out my class ring 27 years ago – great choice! Best of luck in your future endeavors.

By: Guy Gnerre

Guy Gnerre — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:08:12 +0000

You will never find such a generous heart, warm spirit, or genuine person. If you have not met her, go out of your way to touch this star before she sails across the sky to her next glorious adventure!

On a personal note, thank you, Sarah, for being there for me when I began my journey. You are my inspiration and example of the person I want to be.

By: Erin Mullin Shank '01

Erin Mullin Shank '01 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:06:08 +0000

What a wonderful tribute and career Sarah. Best wishes to you. I remember you and so many �ֲ��ý staff and faculty who touched my life. You truly were my Maine family who held me up when I was homesick for Ohio.

By: Robin Hodgskin, '76

Robin Hodgskin, '76 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:01:52 +0000

Sarah, congratulations on having a career in which you had such an impact on so many lives. Thank you for being someone who makes �ֲ��ý a great place to study, work and to visit. I can’t wait to hear about your next chapter.

Fondest regards, Robin

By: Abigail Sanborn

Abigail Sanborn — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 19:04:26 +0000

OK, Sarah. Are you going for the record for favorable comments on a �ֲ��ý piece? Seriously, you deserve each and every one of them and many, many more.
You are just like our literary detective hero, Armand Gamache, looking for good everywhere.
Good will follow you into retirement.

By: Janet Haines 75'

Janet Haines 75' — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:30:36 +0000

Sarah, you were a pleasure to know at �ֲ��ý and a pleasure to see every time I came to �ֲ��ý. I will miss seeing your smiling face! Enjoy retirement. Fill it with travel and fun.
Janet