Established 1792 Faculty 53 Mascot Raider Number of students 578 | Religious affiliation(s) None Head of school Erin Mayo Phone +1 207-935-2001 Founded 1792 | |
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Enrollment 575 total164 boarding411 day Similar Kennett High School, Molly Ockett Middle Sc, A Crosby Kennett Middle Sc, Superinte Office MSAD #72, Stone Mountain Arts Center Profiles | ||
Fryeburg Academy, founded 1792, is one of the oldest private schools in the United States. It is located in Fryeburg, Maine. One of the first headmasters was Daniel Webster, who taught at the school for a year.
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- Harlem shake fryeburg academy
- Gymnasium fire
- 2007 fieldhouse
- Center for the Arts
- Notable alumni and faculty
- References
Boarding students come from across the United States, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Academy also serves as the high school for the MSAD 72 school district.
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Gymnasium fire
In the early morning hours of October 12, 2005, fire destroyed the Gibson Gymnasium at Fryeburg Academy. The fire was determined to be arson, and two former students were charged. As a result of the fire, a major capital campaign was implemented to fund a new and better athletic facility.
2007 fieldhouse
The new facility was opened in May 2007 and is currently in use. Featuring new basketball courts, it also has the benefits of a fitness center, wrestling room, many locker rooms, offices, and a lobby - among other things. The new multi-purpose fieldhouse is widely considered to be one of the finest in the state of Maine at the high school level. The new gym was used in its first public event since opening to hold the Commencement ceremonies for the graduating Class of 2007.
Center for the Arts
With the new Fieldhouse/Arena project completed, the school broke ground on a new theater complex in 2007. Known as the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, the building serves more than just the theater production program. Aside from a full stage and auditorium style seating for 381, it includes three art galleries and a student gallery space, a seminar room, a scene shop, and full backstage facilities. The performing arts center opened for its first performance in January 2009 and was officially dedicated in May 2009.