THE FRYEBURG ACADEMY BELL SPRING SUPPLEMENT 2015
THE FRYEBURG ACADEMY BELL SPRING SUPPLEMENT 2015 FA ARTS CABARET
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FA PROJECT GRADUATION FUNDRAISERS
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FA SPRING ASSEMBLIES
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FA INTERACT INDUCTION
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Excerpt from Induction Ceremony 2015 speech by Rachel Andrews Damon, FA’s Associate Director of Advancement: “...So here’s the deal. Those that move, those that do, those who contribute, they will succeed. All gifts you give come back to you ten-fold. And they truly, truly do. As with everything - start small in serving the greater good. Don’t get involved in ruthless trauma, drama, and forget issues that pander to ego, power and control. Take great care of your relationships! Especially those with your parents, brothers, sisters, classmates, teachers, colleagues and friends. Make friends with everyone. Be kind to strangers. Help your parents. Help your neighbors. Practice kindness at every turn. Open doors, say hello, say thank you, clean up after yourself and listen. Especially listen to older people – the elderly. Respect them. They know a lot and have lived incredible lives. Listen to their stories and learn by their mistakes. They will share them. Ask for advice. Be educated. Be mindful. Make everything you do contribute to the greater good. And keep moving forward!”
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FA MUSIC CHAMPIONS
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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FA RANDOMNESS
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FA SPRING SPORTS - BASEBALL
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FA SPRING SPORTS - FRISBEE
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FA SPRING SPORTS - GIRLS LACROSSE
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FA SPRING SPORTS - BOYS LACROSSE
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FA SPRING SPORTS - SOFTBALL
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FA SPRING SPORTS - GIRLS TENNIS
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FA SPRING SPORTS - BOYS TENNIS
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FA SPRING SPORTS - TRACK
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FA PROM
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FA BACCALAUREATE
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2015 Baccalaureate Speech by David Jones, FA Faculty “I would like to thank the Class of 2015 for giving me this honor, for it is truly an honor to be chosen by you to be your Baccalaureate speaker. Traditionally Baccalaureate is a religious ceremony and the address is to be in the form of a sermon and as such it is to be profound and inspirational. Achieving these two requirements was more difficult than I expected. I have never been accused of being all that profound, profane maybe, but never profound, and since I do not have any truly original thoughts in my head and lacking any divine inspiration, I ended up taking to the internet for guidance, for as we all know the internet is the keeper of all sacred knowledge. As I read through the numerous speeches I realized that most Baccalaureate speeches are given by rich and famous people who have achieved great success and can draw on their own experiences for examples of important life lessons. Since I am a simple history teacher and thus am neither rich nor famous, I figured I was doomed. Unfortunately what also became crystal clear is that most of the great cliches associated with graduation and baccalaureate speeches have no connection with reality. They tend to espouse the belief that all you need to do is really want something for it to come true. As long as you are positive and not let any of those nasty negative thoughts undermine your confidence and you can achieve all your dreams. Sure these heartwarming affirmations makes one feel good for a minute or two but eventually the reality of the world creeps back in. Sadly, in the real world, bad things happen to good people, despite our sincere belief in karma bad guys go unpunished, our dreams often remain unfulfilled and simply engaging the enemy with hugs or buying them a cup of coffee is not a realistic recipe for world peace. Despite the many talents of the Class of 2015 there is a greater chance of one of your classmates being struck by lightning than winning a Nobel Prize. Are you all inspired yet? Don’t worry there is a message of hope. You see, each of you has the ability to achieve greatness. Each one of you can become superman and many of you already have. When I speak of superman I don’t mean Clark Kent, and being faster than a speeding bullet or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, though it would be really cool if one could. What I do mean is that each of you has the ability to rise above the herd and exercise what Nietzsche called the ‘will to power’ and achieve self-mastery and embody the nobility of the human spirit. Those of you who have had me as a teacher have heard me speak of my grandfather. For those who don’t know, my grandfather was a very educated man with engineering degrees from both the University of Minnesota and MIT as well as having attended Harvard Law. As a young boy I asked him who he admired the most. Knowing from our many conversations about history what his political persuasion was (yes I was a history geek even back then) I expected him to respond with either Teddy Roosevelt or Winston Churchill. Without hesitation he said Mr. Casey. His answer caught me off guard for Mr. Casey was my grandfather’s gardener. A bit taken aback and not fully sure that I had heard him correctly I asked my grandfather why Mr. Casey? My grandfather said that ‘Mr. Casey was the best gardener he had ever met and that Mr. Casey was the most honest and hardest working man he knew.’ My grandfather sensed that I wasn’t picking up what he was laying down as to the lesson he was trying to impart, I was not a particularly quick study in my youth, so he added ‘I know and have worked with many a CEO and bank president and many are damn fools. Always remember titles and positions do not make a man.’ As I have gotten older I realize how true my grandfather’s assessment was. It is not necessarily what you do that counts, it is how you do it. That is assuming what you do is legal. My challenge to the Class of 2015 is to live by the example set by Mr. Casey. Be honest, hardworking and strive to be the best at whatever you wish to pursue. This Sunday you, the Class of 2015, will walk across the stage and receive your Fryeburg Academy diploma, or at least that is the plan. To expand on the observations of the noted social critic, Mr. Robert Hodgman-Burns, come this Sunday’s graduation there be those who will endure the pain of separated shoulders as a result of continuously patting themselves on the back as they take credit for the many successes you have achieved over the past four years and while it is an overstatement to imply that without their guidance and tutelage you would have failed to achieve the level of success you have and would likely spend the rest of your life living in a van down by the river, the truth is we never achieve anything of substance without the help of others. There are those parents, teachers and mentors who are deserving of recognition for their roles in helping you achieve your many successes. I ask you to make sure you thank them for their support and guidance. However, I must give credit to those to whom credit is due. You, the Class of 2015, are by all traditional measures a successful and talented collection of individuals. While the numerous academic, artistic and athletic achievements and awards are a clear indication of the abilities of the members of this year’s graduating class, it is not these achievements which inspire me but rather it’s your character. You have overcome hardships, persevered in the face of numerous challenges and strived to make a real difference in the life of the Academy. After thirty years in education I realize that my students give me far more than I can ever hope to give them. You, whether you realize it or not, have taught me much and it is I who should thank you. It is clear to me that many of you have already lived up to the ideals of Mr. Casey and I am confident you will continue to do so as you venture out into the world. Eric Idle of Monty Python fame summed it up best when he said, ‘Life is a very simple plot: first you’re here and then you’re not.’ Thus it is important to make the time in between have meaning and value. Since my grandfather gave me three rules to live by I figure I should do my part and add another three just for you guys. ONE - Never stop learning. Your mind is the most important muscle in your body. A day you do not learn something new is a day wasted. Often our misdeeds are not a product of malice but rather a result of ignorance. Plus you become very good at Jeopardy or even be fortunate enough to learn a lot of archaic tidbits and become a really cool history teacher. TWO - Do not fear the unknown/ Break out of your comfort zone. While comfort zones are nice and secure nothing grows in them except complacency. To grow and develop you need to challenge yourself as well as challenge others. Do not accept the status quo. Challenge orthodoxy and those who trumpet its truth. What if Socrates, Galileo, or Dr. King did not challenge the existing belief systems and those who supported them? Do not let those in power hide behind their positions. Challenge them. Be the Ubermensch! Remember history is full of examples of powerful people with important titles who had really stupid ideas. THREE - Find a passion. To be great at anything you must be passionate even if at times your passion turns to anger. Sometimes it is OK to get angry. Anger is different than hate. Anger can move you to do great things. If you are passionate about something you will get angry at those forces that oppose you. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi argues one must get angry at injustice if one is to change the world for the better. Strive for excellence. Be the enemy of mediocrity. I am fortunate that my passion for ideas allows me to earn a living as a teacher. I hope that all of you can find your calling and be as fortunate as I. These are my secrets to success. Who knows maybe Dr. Phil or Oprah will find these to be so inspiring they will have me on their shows. Unfortunately today we tend to judge success in monetary terms. Conspicuous consumption is a testament to one’s worth. Style is greater than substance. Everyone can have their 15 minutes of fame by posting a You-tube video of themselves doing something really stupid. Each of you has a quarter/25 cents taped under your seat. A quarter does not seem like very much. But I ask you to save one quarter a day - just one quarter. Over the course of a year you will save $91.25. If you continue to do this for the next fifty years, when you reach Mr. Atwood’s age, you will have saved $4,562.25. If you all do this your class will have accumulated over $600,000. What if you then donate that $600,000 to a charity of your choice? Or even give back to the Academy in the form of scholarship aid to deserving students in need. You could have a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Far more than a free cup of coffee can. You see small individual acts taken collectively can make a difference. This is not to say that the material trappings of success are insignificant. They are, in fact, quite enjoyable but they are not the sole, nor even the most important, measure of your success. I ask you to remember the words of the great Sir Mick Jagger, ‘You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well you just might find you get what you need. Oh yeah.’ (For those you who are keeping score I did not say the word NOTION ONCE). Thank you.” -39-
FA AWARDS & YEARBOOK DAY
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FA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COOKOUT
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FA PROJECT GRADUATION
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FA SENIOR DINNER & CLASS NIGHT
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FA COMMENCEMENT
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THE FRYEBURG ACADEMY SCHOOL STORE LOCATED IN ALUMNI HOUSE HOURS - TUESDAY & FRIDAY DURING LUNCH MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 2:30-4
SOME OF OUR MANY ITEMS & PRICES! WE HAVE MUCH MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! FA Balsam Pillows - $8 FA Bookmarks - $2 FA Canvas Bags - $15 FA Hats - $15 FA Men’s Ties - $30 FA Polo Shirts - $20 FA Sweatpants - $25 FA Sweatshirts-Hooded - $35 FA T-Shirts - $10
FA Blankets - $35 FA Building Blocks - $15 FA Coffee Mugs - $3 FA Jacket - $65 FA Oxford Shirts - $25 FA Stadium Cushion - $15 FA Sweatshirts - $30 FA Travel Mugs - $10 FA Women’s Scarf - $35
This publication by Aly Kruger ‘15 & Rachel Andrews Damon ‘76, FA Yearbook Advisor -56-