News and Publications

It’s All in a Day’s Work for this Wolverine

For a firefighter, their daily routine can include a variety of interesting tasks outside of fighting blazes from one day to the
next. Such was the case with Wolverine alumnus Jon Hart ’13, who is a firefighter…

A Busy Bell in College Counseling

It’s that time of year when the college application process is fast and furious in North Bridgton. With each passing week, more major college deadlines head into the rearview, and college counselors Mrs. Jamie Izaryk and Ms. Kayleigh Lepage have been busy working with each…

Taste of the Lakes Region Event Adds February Fun

Ahhh, February. For many in Maine and New England, it’s that time of year when winter has started to grow old. The sky is grey, the snow is grey, and while the days are getting longer, it’s easy to miss warmer days and greenery. For those reasons…

A Wolverine in Hollywood: Nick Cammilleri’s The Lady and the Dale

Our Wolverine alumni have been busy from coast to coast, including in Hollywood! Nick Cammilleri, Bridgton Academy’s Class of 2005, has directed, with Zackary Drucker, a riveting four-part documentary, which premiered January 31st on HBO.  For Nick, it was a project that was worth every step of the long…

First Semester Academic Awards Ceremony

On Saturday, January 16th, the Class of 2021 gathered in various locations throughout campus to be honored by our faculty for their academic performance during the first semester. This meaningful annual tradition…

Chair Rides With Gater

As a special winter feature in our e-news this year, we are happy to share “Chair Rides with Gater,” small world stories from the slopes.

Riding the lifts just a few short weeks ago, one Mr. Pete Gately, aka “the Gater”, struck up a friendly conversation…

Bridgton Academy Alumni Share Powerful Dialogue

On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bridgton Academy was proud to host a panel of alumni to share their thoughts and perspectives on pressing societal issues. Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame member…

From Bridgton to Bates—The Baseball Prowess of the BA Class of 1904

In the fall of 1904, after completing their studies at Bridgton Academy, alumni (and friends) Harry Lord ’04 and George French ’04 both of Kezar Falls, Maine, would make their way to…

Cole-Dyer Award Honors Two Outstanding Employees

As the Bridgton Academy community gathered to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2021, the evening included the opportunity to honor two colleagues for their remarkable commitment to Bridgton Academy through the presentation of the Cole-Dyer Award.

The award recognizes the contributions of two longtime BA employees…

From Birmingham to Bridgton – A Trailblazer’s Journey

Benjamin Davis ’63 was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. With both of his parents being educators, the
importance of learning and expanding one’s intellect was a foundational philosophy for Ben and his three siblings. Ben’s childhood was spent in a south still dominated by Jim Crow laws. In fact, from preschool through his sophomore year…