Bridgton Academy

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Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Seal.jpg
Bridgton Academy's Seal
Location
Bridgton Academy
,
04057

United States
Coordinates 44°05′59″N70°42′02″W / 44.09985°N 70.70065°W / 44.09985; -70.70065
Information
MottoThe Year That Makes The Difference
Established1808
DeanJamie Izaryk
Head of SchoolDiana Gleeson
Staff65
Teaching staff40
GradesPost Graduate Year
GenderMale
Age range18-20
Enrollment155
   Grade 12 5-10
  Grade 13155
Average class size12:1
Campus size55-acre
Color(s)Black, white, and grey
SportsFootball, soccer, golf, basketball, hockey, skiing, baseball, and lacrosse
MascotWolverine
AccreditationNEASC
PublicationBA Today (Biannual)
YearbookThe Stranger
Website www.bridgtonacademy.org

Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory school in Bridgton, Maine. Founded in 1808, the school is located at the northern tip of Long Lake in North Bridgton, Maine. The school has been NEASC-accredited since 1934, making it one of the oldest accredited schools in the country. [1] The school is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

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The 55-acre (22 ha) campus holds 24 buildings. The majority of classes are held in the new Humanities Center. There are seven dormitories on campus ranging in capacity from 18-55 students. In recent history, the school has expanded its number of two-year students, allowing for students to complete their high school diploma at Bridgton, as well as spending their second, prep, year at the Academy. [2]

Alumni

References

  1. "About Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. "Why Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. Tsumura, Howard (August 17, 2017). "SLSS' Fardaws Aimaq takes aim at D1 hoops career with prep stop at Maine's Bridgton Academy". Varsity Letters.
  4. "Harold Wells, was Somerville mayor". The Boston Globe . February 16, 1978. p. 45. Retrieved February 28, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg