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| Dear ,
Bridgton Academy is now officially blanketed in snow. Winter solstice has come and gone, and the last week has seen single digit temperatures and wind that leaves some of us wishing for tropical climates. Campus is quiet now that the Class of 2010 has returned home for the winter break. Final exams are completed, the first semester is behind us, and the faculty are left with piles of papers and tests awaiting the trusty red pen.
Best wishes to you and your family during this Holiday Season. Please note that the next e-news will be sent in late January. In the meantime, here is some recent news from the campus on the hill: |
Campus News:
 Students Deliver Presents to Needy Families - The class of 2010 raised over $400 to help ensure gifts under a the Christmas trees for a few deserving families from the Bridgton area. Jonathan Price, Jarrell Greene, Tyler Hannon, John Despres, Howard Holmes, and Chad Graham put in the time and effort to make this project a success. The group met with the students of the families at Stevens Brook Elementary and then worked the dorms to raise the money. They then headed down to Reny's and a few other stores downtown to do the shopping. The students then finished up by wrapping the gifts and delivering them to the school. A heartwarming project and one the guys will remember for years to come. (Pictured are L-R Chad Graham, Jonathan Price, and Tyler Hannon)
 Finish Your Year by Helping Your School - Now is the time to save on your 2009 federal taxes. Make a gift of any size to BA before midnight on December 31st, and your contribution will be fully tax-deductible. Any contribution you make will bring us one step closer to reaching our $300,000 Annual Fund goal for this fiscal year. If you've already made a gift to the Annual Fund, please consider a second gift if you are able. If you haven't made your gift yet, the time couldn't be any better. Please make your check payable to Bridgton Academy, or save a stamp and donate online today. Your support makes a direct and immediate impact on the students, faculty, facilities, and programming at Bridgton Academy. As always, thank you for your support. (Pictured is the Sylvester Hall tacky holiday sweater photograph recently taken in the Headmaster's Office.)
 Hypnotist Demonstrates Power of Positive Thinking - In what many young alumni recall as the most entertaining Chapel of the year, the Class of 2010 recently experienced the performance of hypnotist Dan LeRosa. Over a dozen brave young men took the stage during Mr. LeRosa's show. Along with lots of laughs, the hypnotist brought a message of the importance of positive thinking and the benefits that we find when we believe in ourselves.E-News Archive Now Online - Miss a recent e-news edition? The BA e-newsletter is now available through online archives. Catch up on past news stories and publications through archived e-news listed by date. To visit the archives, please click here. Boston Blitz and Other Admission Events - This January, a number of Bridgton coaches will be visiting high schools in southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The "Boston Blitz" will take place from January 5th-8th. If you work at a high school in this area, be on the lookout for our coaches. For more information on the Boston Blitz, including a list of the schools we are visiting, please contact the Admission Office at (207) 647-3322, ext. 210, or email cwebb@bridgtonacademy.org.
As mentioned in last week's e-news, the BA Admission Office is also organizing the first ever BYOB - Bring Your Own Brother weekend at BA. In an effort to develop a better legacy constituency, we will be sponsoring a night in February for current students to bring their younger brothers to stay over night. The BYOB Weekend will take during Parent's Weekend (February 14 - 15). Activities will include a home hockey game, Parent's reception, dodgeball, and an opportunity to attend classes on Monday, February 15th.
Do you know of a young man who would be a good fit for the Bridgton Academy PG-year? Please be sure to pass his name onto the Admission Office. If you are in the Burlington, Massachusetts area you may also be interested in meeting with Chris Webb, Director of Admission, between January 5-7th. Mr. Webb will be conducting interviews at the Hilton Garden Inn - Boston/Burlington. To set up a meeting time please call (207) 647-7669. |
| Wolverine Athletics:
 Basketball Team Falls to MCI - The Bridgton Academy come back attempt fell just short during their last game before the holiday break against Maine Central Institute. After trailing the MCI Huskies for most of the night, the Wolverines had a second half run, but ultimately came up on the wrong end of the 74-72 score.
In the early minutes of the game, MCI mounted a 23-6 run, growing their first half lead to 13 points with 6:37 to play in the half. Dashaun Wiggins (Bronx, NY) kept the hosts within striking distance as he scored seven straight points to cut the lead to 30-22 at the half.
In the second half Bridgton was able to trim the lead even further, just to see MCI expand it to 18 points with just over six minutes remaining. The Wolverines used an 11-1 run to bring the lead to single digits. With under one minute remaining it was a two possession game. An offensive rebound and chance for a three point play by Ruben Kanya (Hamilton, Ontario) brought the Wolverines within three, 69-66, with 40.1 seconds remaining. The foul shot was not converted and MCI came away with the rebound. Two late three pointers by Chance Jones (Knoxville, TN) could not make up the difference as the Huskies knocked down their foul shots.
Coach Lesure, whose Wolverines shot just 15-30 from the foul line, said "We just ran out of time." He went on to give credit to the MCI saying, "they are a good team, they are always well coached and did a good job building the lead." Speaking of his team Lesure said, "I'm very proud of us for sticking around and giving ourselves a chance to make a run at it." The basketball team returns from break with an away game versus Norte Dame Prep on January 16th. Strong Turnout at Football Recruiting Showcase Despite Snowy Weather -What is fall football in New England without a little snow? After several weeks of practice, the 2009-2010 football squad woke up to the first major storm of the year on the scheduled day of their annual Black & Grey Recruiting Showcase. Fortunately, the team was playing at an indoor facility, and the weather did little to deter visiting college coaches and recruiters. Coaches from a number of schools came up for the display, and after watching the players on the field were able to meet one-on-one with many members of the Class of 2010 football team. The showcase is always a positive event for Bridgton football, and not only provides exposure for Bridgton players, but also the opportunity to learn about different college options that may be available to them.
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| Alumni News:
Become a Facebook Fan - With over 500 fans - make sure you become a fan of the BA Facebook site today! Featuring daily updates, pictures, event listings, and more. Also, check out BA on LinkedIn. For a listing of links to BA social networking pages, click here. For more alumni news and notes, be sure to visit the alumni pages of our website at www.bridgtonacademy.org.
 Alumnus Meets President - At a recent basketball game at George Washington University, Class of 2009 alumnus Dwayne Smith had the opportunity to shakes hands with President Obama. "I met history...it didn't feel real," wrote Dwayne. Smith is not the first Bridgton basketball alumnus to meet President Obama. The 2007 Wolverine squad also had a chance to meet then Senator Barack Obama during a trip to the nation's capital.
Upcoming Events - Don't forget to save these dates on your 2010 calendar. Look for more information on the following events in the near future. Boston Reception @ The Vault - Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2010 Reunion Weekend 2010 - June 4-6th (Milestone years ending in 5's & 0's) Want to submit a Class Note or update your contact information? simply fill out our online Update Us form. |
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