Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory in Bridgton, Maine. Founded in 1808, the school sits 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.
| Bridgton Academy | |
|---|---|
 Bridgton Academy's Seal | |
| Location | |
| , 04057 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°05′59″N 70°42′02″W |
| Information | |
| Motto | The Year That Makes The Difference |
| Established | 1808 |
| Dean | Jamie Izaryk |
| Head of School | Martin Mooney |
| Staff | 65 |
| Teaching staff | 40 |
| Grades | 12, postgraduate |
| Gender | Male |
| Age range | 18-20 |
| Enrollment | 165 |
| • Grade 12 | 5-10 |
| • Grade 13 | 165-175 |
| Average class size | 9:1 |
| Campus size | 55-acre |
| Color(s) | Black and white |
| Sports | Football, soccer, golf, basketball, hockey, skiing, baseball, lacrosse, tennis |
| Mascot | Wolverine |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Publication | BA Today (Biannual) |
| Yearbook | The Stranger |
| Tuition | $59,500 |
| Website | www.bridgtonacademy.org |
The 55-acre (22 ha) campus hosts twenty four different buildings. The majority of classes are held in the new Humanities Center. There are seven dormitories on campus ranging in capacity from 18-40 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
- Clarence Black – media personality
- Steven Brooks – Syracuse Lacrosse two-time national championship player. Two time All American. Division I midfielder of the year. Alumnus of the NLL. Two-time MLL Cup winner. Member of the US Men’s National Team.
- Victor Cruz – American football wide receiver
- Amir Garrett - professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds
- Courtney Greene – American football defensive back
- Andrew Haldane – military personnel
- Simon M. Hamlin – politician
- Dr. Edward H. Hill – surgeon, founder of Central Maine Medical Center
- Althea G. Quimby – president, Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Maine
- Thomas Treadwell Stone – Unitarian pastor and abolitionist
- Robert Vaden – professional basketball player
- Jermaine Wiggins – NFL tight end. Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVI). Graduate of the University of Georgia.
- Paris Horne - Professional Basketball player, Overseas Elite, 4x winner of The Basketball Tournament
References
- "About Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Bridgton Academy. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- "Why Bridgton Academy". Bridgton Academy. Bridgton Academy. Retrieved 16 March 2023.