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| Bridgton Academy E-Newsletter | October 18, 2011 |
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Greetings!
The fall season has settled in at Bridgton Academy. The foliage is almost at peak, with the treeline full of red, orange, and yellow color. While the days are staying fairly mild, the nights and mornings remind everyone that winter is indeed on its way. In the interim, those of us who aren't huge fans of the cold are holding on to these classic fall days and enjoying a (hopefully) slow transition to snowy weather.
Our classrooms, dorms, and athletic fields are busy as we wrap up the first quarter of study and sport at BA. It's hard to believe that a quarter of school has already passed us by!
Here is some more recent news from North Bridgton...
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Alumni Lacrosse Game to be Hosted this Month - Calling all lacrosse players! If you still play, don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of Bridgton Academy's first-ever Wolverine Alumni Lacrosse game! Scheduled for Saturday, October 29th, this event is right around the corner. The game will be held in Wilton, CT at the high school field of long-time lacrosse coach Mike Fuller '82. Registration begins at 12:00 noon, with the opportunity to warm-up on the field before a 1:00 p.m. face-off. Following the game, be sure to join us at O'Neill's Pub in nearby Norwalk for food, drinks, and company. If you would like to learn more, please contact Coach Garrett Bamann '00 at gbamann@bridgtonacademy.org or call 207.647-3322 x1211. Please RSVP by 10/27 to Michelle Cross in the Alumni Office at 207.647.3322 x1229 or alumni@bridgtonacademy.org.
Come show your support of Wolverine Lacrosse!
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We Have Signage! Anonymous Donor Adds Visibility to Campus - Driving into North Bridgton is no longer the same as it used to be. Anyone with the destination of Bridgton Academy is now welcomed to campus before they even arrive with the posting of a brand new sign on the edge of North Bridgton village that proudly reads: "Welcome to Bridgton Acade my - Home of the Wolverines." Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, not only is there a welcoming sign, nearly every building on campus is boasting new signage as well. In keeping up with all of the renovations on the building, the tired old sign on Hamlin Study Center has been replaced with one that's lar ger and clearer to read, helping to make this building look even better. Some buildings that had no signs at all, such as the Humanities Center and the Wolverine Den, are now easily identified. Both The Ellis-Fisher Memorial Field and The Athletic Complex, which houses the gymnasium, the ice arena, and all of the athletic fields, received a boost in publicity with the addition of their huge new markers.
Bridgton Academy would like to thank the individual who had a vision of making this happen, then provided the gift to make it a reality.
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BA Alumnus Becomes a Household Name - Victor Cruz '05, continues to prove himself during his second year in the NY Giants organization and this year has seen a significant amount of playing time, racking up two 100+ yard games and scoring three touchdowns thus far this year. He's also become a hot pickup for fantasy football fans all over, as evidenced in this SI.com article.
In talking with Coach Marcella, he reflected on Cruz's season at BA: "It was easy to see that Victor was an extremely talented athlete. He had tremendous hands and worked hard to improve his route running that season. He made one of the most acrobatic catches I've ever seen on a fade ball right by our bench on Parents' Weekend. He really climbed the ladder--- twisting to his back shoulder and made a one-handed grab before hitting the ground--HARD! Our whole sidelines erupted! It was amazing! He led the team that season ['04] with 47 receptions for 883 yards & 8 TD's."
Good luck to Victor this season!
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New X-Block Enhances Student Life - This year students have added a new class to their schedules entitled "BA Experiences." The idea of BA Experiences is to show the students all that the Academy has to offer. Instead of BA Experiences as a graduation requirement, Dean of Residential Life Adria Carr had a vision to make the experiences a weekly activity to help the students grow and develop over the quarter. A few of the BA Experiences offered are skeet shooting, 3v.3 hockey, basketweaving, media publications, ceramics, cycling, cooking club, tennis, and much more. So far Adria has been thrilled with the program's success saying, "We are excited to be able to bring life back to many extracurricular clubs and programs to to introduce a wide assortment of new ones to our students and staff!"
Kate Levielle and Adria Carr lead the cooking club this quarter. The group of students got messy as they experiemented with pancakes, baked for the Parents' Weekend Bake Sale, and even watched a demonstation by a Johnson and Wales representative.
A group of students took to the tennis courts with Bob Katz to explore a new game. Some students had a little to no experience, but they all took their turn learning the rules and techniques of the game, while getting a good workout!
Merry Vigneau taught a group of students the history and art of Nantucket basketweaving over the six weeks. Not a single student had experience in weaving, and by the end of the class they all walked away with beautiful Nantucket Baskets they completed by themselves.
A special thanks goes out to the Yearbook Club for hiking all over campus to capture the BA Experiences in action. They mastered the art of photography, and even experimented with interviewing and video editing.
Eden Dunckel and Michelle Cross headed up the food pantry group, in which the students involved developed a plan for raising money to assist the local food pantry. To date, they have raised nearly $400, with more fund-raising efforts planned for the second quarter.
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| Parents' Weekend A Success Despite Rainy Weather - Despite the rainy and cold weather for most of the weekend, Parents' Weekend 2011 was a success! The weekend provided a wonderful opportunity for parents not only to visit with their sons, but also meet with teachers, advisors, and coaches.
Highlights of the weekend featured a variety of events to choose from. On Friday, parents were able to attend classes with their sons. There was also a panel discussion on the first-year college experience with three guest speakers, as well as a Silent Auction/Bake Sale which benefited the Class of 2012 class gift. Saturday included a headmaster's dessert reception, touring the Spratt-Mead museum on campus, and a boat ride aboard the Songo River Queen. The Development Office hosted a Parents Thank You tailgate during half-time at Sunday's football game.
Even with the rain, all sports events scheduled over the weekend were played as planned. Friday's baseball game was fortunate enough to have the only sunny day of the weekend, as the field became a huge puddle by Sunday. They easily defeated Central Maine Community College with a score of 9-6. On Saturday, the lacrosse team played Navy Prep, resulting in a hard-fought loss of 10-9. The Jr. A hockey team battled against the New England Wolves on both Saturday and Sunday, and were unfortunately not able to come out on top in either game. Sunday's Jr. B hockey game against Walpole Express was close, but also ended in a 4-3 loss. The final game of the weekend brought out a large crowd of umbrellas, rain jackets, and boots, seeing the football team victorious against Merrimack J.V. with a final score of 14-6.
We thank all parents and family members who participated in the weekend and helped to make it such an enjoyable time for all!!
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| Holiday Auction Opening Soon! -Bridgton Academy's second online holiday auction is just over a month away! Hosted by biddingforgood.com, we are provided with the opportunity to reach out to nearly 4,000 Bridgton constituents with this unique online venue. Beginning on November 23rd, anyone registered on the auction site will be able to begin bidding on the many items that have been donated so far. We are featuring autographed sports memorabilia, a BA collection, jewelry, and even larger ticket items such as consulting and analytical services, a custom-made dollhouse, and a week on Grand Cayman Island in the Tiki House! Bidding closes on December 4th, with all items shipped in time for the holidays.
In support of the 2012 Annual Fund, the goal for this auction is $50,000. We are still in need of item donations and auction sponsors that will enable us to reach our goal. If you have an item you would like to donate or questions about the auction, please contact Michelle Cross at 207.647.3322 x1229 or email mcross@bridgtonacademy.org. Be sure to tell your friends and family members about this exciting opportunity to support BA!
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Curry Tailgate Brings Alumni and Parents Together - Sunday, September 18 was a perfect New England fall day for football, in particular, the Alumni-Parent Tailgate at Curry College. Eleven alumni gathered in Milford, MA to cheer on this year's Wolverine football team, while having the opportunity to mee t some of this year's parents, as well as calling to mind their own days of rushing down the field.
Pre-game cider and donuts were enjoyed as stories of football days gone by were tossed around. There were stories of yellow bus rides, and those of post-game meals that consisted of coach ordering pizza. There were also stories of the days of wearing blue BA football uniforms, as well as playing against BC. As the 1:00 kickoff approached, many of the tailgate preparations were already well underway: 2 BA tents were set up, the grills were fired up and ready to start cooking, and parents and alumni were anticipating a great game! All in attend ance were treated to a victory as the Wolverines dominated Curry with a score of 40-7, providing for an even more exciting tailgate. Stopping by to share a few words after the game was special guest and Curry head coach Skip Bandini, who is also a BA alumnus from 1977. Many were also able to chat with Susan Yule P'11, who is this year's Parent Chair. The warm sun and changing autumn leaves provided the perfect atmosphere for this wonderful day!
Alumni who came out were George Mullen '59, Bob Larrabee '63, Tobey Woodworth '76, George Reed '70, Tom Burbank '59, Herb Borden '66, Peter Winn '79, and Bob Weston '59. Additionally David Higgins '76 and Eric Johnson '84 were there not only as alumni, but as current parents with sons Jonathan Higgins and Brandon Johnson playing for the Wolverines this fall. Also in attendance at the game were Dr. Robert Walker P'09, Parrish Rogers-Reed '11, and Jamie White '10. Special thanks to Jerry Mrozek and Karen Graziano for organizing the parents' side of the tailgate, as well as those who helped in a variety of other ways. We are already looking forward to the fun of this annual event next fall!
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