Alumni

Class of 2007’s TJ Tandberg on basketball, Saint Joseph’s College and life back home in Windham.

Favorite Windham Memories

On the court there are so many memories that come to mind. The competition and atmosphere are two things that really stand out. The atmosphere was a huge testament to the support and turnout from the community and fans. The SMAA was very competitive and had college-level talent on every team. My favorite moment was playing against Cheverus in the 2006 playoffs at the Civic Center. Cheverus had a ton of size and played match-up zone.

One moment from off the court was the bus ride home from Bonny Eagle. What should have been a quick, easy trip turned into a mess in the middle of a snowstorm. It was one of those moments where you had to be there to believe it.

Notable Performances as an Eagle

• SMAA All-Rookie Team 2005
• SMAA All Conference 2006 & 2007
• Pre-Season Player to Watch 2007
• SMAA Senior All-Star Game 2007
• WHS Team MVP 2007
• Team Captain 2007

Work

I currently work at C.R. Tandberg Inc., an excavation company that does both commercial and residential site work. My grandfather started the company in 1949. I am currently the Vice President of the company and wear many hats. My day-to-day duties vary from estimating jobs to running heavy equipment on a job site. I worked for the company in the summers throughout my teenage years and have worked full time since I graduated college in 2011.

For Fun

Activities in Maine generally depend on the season we are in. In the summer, there is nothing better than boating on Sebago Lake! The winter brings snow and cold temperature days. When I’m not plowing snow, you can usually catch me hibernating watching basketball at any level.

Jackson Taylor, class of 2010, played basketball before Wesleyan University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Favorite Windham Memories

As a freshman, I had the opportunity to guard our best player at the time named TJ Tandberg who was a senior. That was the single best experience of my basketball career as I learned what it meant to compete with the best. We would go back and forth every day at practice constantly fighting. That made me a better defender and competitor. There is no better way to find out how mentally and physically tough you are than to go up against the best you can. I failed every day, but week after week I got better and better.

Off the court, one of my most fond memories was volunteering with the Special Olympics each year out on the football field. It was a great experience to spend time with those youth. It put life into perspective for me at a young age and something I continue to do today. I would recommend it to any young man or woman who is at the school today. There is no greater feeling than to give back to those around you.

Notable Performances as an Eagle

• State Champions Football 2009/10
• Student-Athlete of the Year 2009/10
• All-State Football QB 2009/10
• SMAA First Team QB 2009/10
• Runner Up State Championships for Triple Jump 2009/10
• SMAA Second Team QB 2008/09
• All-Academic Team 2008-2010
• SMAA Sportsmanship Award Basketball 2009/10
• 1,000LB Club
• Lobster Bowl Selection
• Alumni to complete 4 years of college football

Work

Executive Director of the St. Johns County Police Athletic League Youth nonprofit organization under the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office working with nearly 4,000 young people between the ages of 5-14. I am responsible for program development, marketing, networking, community outreach, and improving the organization’s efforts to impact our county. I have been with St. Johns PAL for nearly a year now and I have a staff of 8 which I am responsible for.

Upon graduation in December 2018, I will be pursuing a job with my degree as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Family

The family is the most important aspect of my life. A great piece of advice is that our family is not always your blood. Your family is your friends, those who step in to take care of you, or anyone who cares about you more than themselves. That is the true definition of family. Those who are willing to give unconditional love and the hard advice that you need in life.

For Fun

• Reading: I am always buried in books or articles
• Working Out: Competitive powerlifter for several years.
• Hiking/Fishing/Camping
• Enjoy trying new restaurants/coffee shops/etc
• Pick up Basketball, Flag Football, Baseball, Tennis, etc