February 12, 2026
Raider Report
“The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword.”— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Essential to campus life, Fryeburg Academy’s Facilities & Maintenance team works behind the scenes to keep our campus running smoothly. Pictured is Bo Apt, one of the many dedicated staff who help keep our grounds safe and beautiful. (Photo-Holym Han '26)
Maintenance: The Work We Take For Granted
By Aspen Hazlewood ‘26
As the snowbanks get taller, and the halls more saltstained, there is no shortage of inconvenience for anyone. Especially when everyone returned from the snow-day and realized 20 inches at Sunday River also means 20 inches in the Alumni Lot. On that Tuesday, the sludge that accumulated in the vestibule of the passage connecting the main building to the quad surely evoked images of the streets of London during the Great Stink. Scrunchings of the face and a rise onto one's tiptoes seemed involuntary for faculty and students alike. While it can be challenging to keep from indulging in the pessimistic small
talk, the poorly aimed critiques at whichever school administrator comes to mind, many of us can only imagine the hard work our maintenance staff do when it “should’ve been a snow day.”
During an interview, FA Facilities Director Chris Graves described the biggest challenge his team faces as balancing the many different projects and needs at the Academy. When asked, “What do you wish the student body knew about you?” Mr. Graves answered, “There’s always something going on, so we do our best to prioritize.” Some everyday responsibilities of the Facility Maintenance crew include plumbing, electriCont. School Life 2
Schneider at his ski school (Credit unknown)
History of Skiing At Fryeburg
By William McDonnell ‘26
In 1935, the newly established Fryeburg Winter Sports Committee began its mission to promote Fryeburg as a winter recreation destination. Many activities were provided, including ice skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ski-jouring, ice fishing, and bobsledding.
After School Enrichment
By Helen Glazer '29
The Afterschool Enrichment Program is a great way to explore new interests and get engaged for those whose passions aren’t in athletics or other offered clubs or activities. It was started in the fall of 2024, aided by Dean of Campus Life Mr. Kenney and our amazing teachers, and continues to grow and expand with new ideas.
The Program offers a multitude of activities including Advanced Weight Training, Dance with Ms. Holden, Technical Arts with Mr. Pulito, FFA with Mrs. S-J and Mr. Shepard, and many more.
Partaking in these fun and interesting activities help students expand their community and learn new skills, whether for fun or future application. The programs keep students engaged when they might otherwise be bored and, depending on a person’s coursemap, participating can even help students perform better in school.
The Enrichment Program is constantly looking for new ideas for offerings and expanding activities already offered. Any ideas that staff or students have that they think would be interesting or beneficial additions to the program are highly encouraged. Anyone interested in adding to the activity offerings, or just looking to learn more, can contact Mr. Kenney.
Questions?
Email: dkenney@fryeburgacademy.org
Activities are offered seasonally and several days a week, depending on what you’re interested in doing. Most programs meet on Mondays and Tuesdays between 3-5pm, with some adding additional sessions or trips. The seasons for these activities take place in the fall, between the Monday after Labor Day and through the week before Thanksgiving. They start back up again in the winter, the Monday after the Second Semester begins, and run through the second week of March. Then in the spring, the activities are offered starting in the third week of March and last until the end of the year.
If you’re looking for some more diverse options than just your average clubs, check out the new program offerings added for this year. There’s limited spots, so don’t wait to take a look! The new offerings include Blueprint for Independence, an executive functioning class taught by Mrs. Thurston,
Research & Design
By Peter Priestman '29
This semester, one of the enrichment offerings is called “Research Design.” This small group of students participate in, not only the Fryeburg Academy Science and Engineering Fair but also, in many other competitions. Because of this, the researchers are encouraged to pursue complex topics and challenging content, sometimes even at a college level. The range of competitions are far and wide. Students even have the opportunity to compete for international recognition. One possible award is Stockholm Junior Water Prize which is focused on water-health and environmental science. The Stockholm Water Prize is one of the most prestigious scientific prizes in the world and many Junior winners have gone on to do incredibly interesting and important work. While it would bring the Academy enormous pride to facilitate the research of a Junior recipient, there are many other prizes and fairs at which the program expects success. A point of anticipation for the Research Design program is the Maine State Sci-
Tech Fusion taught by Mr. Sartory, Kali Martial Arts taught by Mr. Umphrey, and Horsemanship taught by Ms. Chewning. An older, yet very beneficial extracurricular option being offered again this year is Scientific Research, taught by Ms. Meldrum and Mr. Freniere. For Honors and AP students the Scientific Research Program feeds into the FA science fair, and all participating students in the offering get the chance to compete in the Maine State Science Fair.
ence Fair, which everyone in the program attends. The event features everything from engineering to mathematical analysis. Most MSSF winners earn a full ride to University of Maine & University of Southern Maine as well as small scholarships to other schools including Colby College,Thomas College, UNE, and Bowdoin College. All of this incentive motivates students to produce many projects at an incredibly high level. This spring, our Research Enrichment students will compete and hopefully bring back significant success.
Student Albin Darby '25 and teachers Mr. Freniere and Mrs. Meldrum (Photo- FA Facebook)
Last year's FFA group picture (Photo- FA Facebook)
A student works on pottery (Photo- FA Facebook)
Continued from front page: Maintenance
cal, and package delivery/organization.
In addition to these tasks, the four-man team clears snow and ice to ensure accessibility for the oil services which heat our campus, helps to maintain clear and safe pathways, and responds daily to work orders.
One common misunderstanding is that Mr. Grave’s team is responsible for plowing the parking lots and pathways; this is done by the Khiel Excavation Company. Khiel removes snow from the Faculty, Alumni, Kitchen, Music Building and Arena lots, the driveways of Academy owned residences (dorms, Bradley and Pine Street faculty housing, Mr. Manning’s home) the Arena, PAC, and Main Building loops, and the walkways throughout campus. One student or faculty member might spend the entire day in the Main Build-
ing, so it’s understandable that their icy, slushy walk from car to granite steps could give the impression that the lot was poorly cleared. Even so, the job is pretty substantial when the whole campus is considered.
Mr. Graves says that the most gratifying part of his job is seeing a project finished and being thanked. Certainly, the services we take for granted far outnumber the inconveniences we harp on. When asked, “How can we make your job easier?” Mr. Graves replied, “Consider the person cleaning up after you [and their already long list]; respect the campus and obviously don’t vandalize property.” In order to best give thanks and consider our Facilities Team, learn the names Bo Apt, Travis Perry, Kevin McDonald, and Chris Graves. They do their job for us.
A Riddle from Elise
I’m a showcase of beats at football’s grand pause, Where sugarcane spirit and reggaeton cause applause. There was music, love, and a moment so real—
Two people said “I do” right on the field. What am I?
Maintenance staff and track and field coach
Kevin McDonald (right) (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Manning Frost Treat Krol
Woodward PulitO Norkin Minnich
Whiton Richardson Freniere Bartlett
Draper Meldrum Oulette Jones
All Smiles At All State Vocal Jazz
By Dasha Kolosovska ‘26
Last week, students from the FA music department headed to the annual All-State Jazz Festival hosted by the MMEA at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Every year, this festival brings together talented student musicians from across the state to perform and celebrate jazz music. Before going to the festival, students must audition, and earn enough points to meet the cutoff score. Four students from Fryeburg Academy were invited to participate this year: Mona Wilson and Daria Kolosovska performed with the SSAA ensemble, while Lily Bryan and Arthur Osborne sang with the SATB ensemble, all showing their hard work, dedication, and musical talent. On Thursday, after school, they traveled to Portland to attend the first rehearsal. On Friday, students concentrated on
putting their set together and polishing the pieces they had learned at home with students from other schools and experienced musical directors. The rehearsals were intense, but educational, and everyone in the group learned new skills along the way. The final performance took place on Saturday at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, where all students performed with their respective ensembles after two days of effortful rehearsal.
The All-State Jazz Festival was an unforgettable experience for everyone, whether it was one’s first experience, ever or one’s last senior performance. The festival allowed students to grow as musicians, find new lifelong friends, represent our school, and most importantly—have fun creating new memories!
Digital Art
By Violet Dunn '29
Students have been very excited about the Digital Arts class newly implemented at Fryeburg Academy. The class explores creativity through technology in a fun and low pressure environment. According to Mr. West, the Digital Arts teacher, the goal of the class is to give students the chance to explore their creative sides without the fear of making mistakes. Since all the work is done digitally, students can simply undo things they don’t like and try again—this tool specifically aids the development of their skills.
One of Mr. West's favorite moments is when students are taken aback by how good their artwork turns out. When students don’t hesitate to say yes after being asked if they’re proud of their work, it makes the class rewarding for both the students, and the teacher.
With technology being so relevant in everyday life, West makes it a key focus of the course, because he wants students to use technology to enhance their creativity in handmade art, rather than relying on AI tools.
Mr. West enjoys drawing everything: from fantasy characters, to detailed video game styled maps of Fryeburg Academy's campus. And, he is currently improving his animation skills. In the future of the course, Mr West hopes to add virtual reality painting to the class, giving students the access to create art in 3D spaces.
Left to right- Lily Bryan '26, Arthur Osborne '26, Mona Wilson '27, Dasha Kolosovska '26 (Photo- Mike Sakash)
Ensemble at the All-State Jazz Festival (Photo- Mike Sakash)
Student Emmett Lounsbury '27 and his art (Photo- Sy Stevens '27)
The computer lab during class (Photo- Sy Stevens '27)
Meet the New Film Teacher: Mrs White
By Anhelina Kalishch ’27
Meet the new teacher of Film Workshop and Animation, Ms. White!
Audrey White minored in film production in college and while working on her final project, discovered her passion for stop motion animation. Now, she shares her knowledge and passion with students here at Fryeburg Academy. Ms White works actively, so she knows all unique techniques and details in animation. She has taught many stop motion animation workshops for elementary, middle and high school students and even runs her own animation studio! She keeps track of all developments and progress in the animation industry, which gives her valuable insight to pass on to her students. Her main advice for all—but especially new—film artists is to try new things, and to build a portfolio, where you can show how your skills have changed over time. Teaching a creative class is an honor for her, and she always helps students with their ideas and projects: “I love seeing my students'
creativity come through in their projects! It is so cool to see the different ideas students come up with for the same project— no two are ever the same!” said Ms White. “Each time you see an interesting camera shoot or new technique, try to recreate it!”
RAIDER REPORT STAFF
President and Manager of Publication: Holym Han ‘26
Vice President and Manager of Writing: Lilia Vishnyakov ‘26
Layout Designer and Assistant Manager of Publication: Serena Di Nucci ‘27
Senior Editors: Will McDonnell ‘26, Arthur Osborne ‘26
Web Management: Anton Liesnoi ‘26
Club Advisor and Publication Supervisor: Ms. Ayer
Film room scenes (Photo- Holym Han '26)
Faculty member Ms. White (Photo- Mike Dana)
By William McDonnell '26
A HISTORY OF SKIING
The following is in large part an abridged adaptation of a more complete history, “A F.A.S.T. History,” compiled and written by John S. Weston ‘93.
To ski, there were three potential destinations: Weston Farm, Jockey Cap, and Stark’s Hill. The Jockey Cap rope tow, built in 1936, was the first in Maine. John F. Weston donated the portion of Stark’s Hill.
Meanwhile, Harvey Dow Gibson (Fryeburg Academy Class of 1898) began skiing developments in North Conway. Gibson was a prominent New York financier and a member of the Fryeburg Academy Board of Trustees. He was the president of Liberty Bank and later the New York Trust Company and the Manufacturers Trust Company. He had connections to prominent Wall Street figures, including J.P. Morgan. In pursuit of the creation of a new northeastern skiing mecca, Gibson purchased the Eastern Slope Ski School and much of Cranmore Mountain in North Conway. However, what he still wanted was a new instructor, a man named Hannes Schneider.
Schneider was an Austrian instructor born in 1890 who had developed the “Arlberg Technique,” a system that forms the basis of modern ski instruction today. In 1938, Germany and the Third Reich took control of Austria. Schneider, a
staunch critic of the Nazi party, was stripped of his ski school and thrown in prison. Back in the US, Gibson had caught word of this legendary Austrian and was determined to bring him to the Mount Washington Valley.
A March 6, 1937 New York Times article reported that as chairman of the “American committee of German ‘standstill’ creditors,” Gibson agreed to temporarily freeze more than a billion marks worth of German loans from foreign banks. It was with this control over the stability of Hitler’s economy that Gibson negotiated the defection of Hannes Schneider and his family. In 1939, with the looming threat of failing Germany’s credit, Gibson negotiated for Schneider to be sent to the US. Schneider’s release papers were signed by SS Commander Heinrich Himmler, largely considered to be Hitler’s second in command. When Hannes finally arrived in the Mount Washington Valley, he began his work at the Cranmore school. Gibson also asked him to teach skiing to Fryeburg Academy students, and so the Hannes Schneider Ski School of Fryeburg Acade-
my began in 1940. Soon after, the Academy had amassed a coaching staff comprised of some of the greatest ski instructors in the world, including Toni Matt, a National Slalom Champion who was famous for reaching 90 mph on Tuckerman’s Ravine. After Hannes began to direct his focus on his Conway school, the Fryeburg team did by no means decline. The first Fryeburg Academy Men’s Ski Team was chosen in 1947, and the first Women’s Team in ‘49. The girls competed in only one meet, against the University of Maine and the University of New Hampshire. In 1956, the Ski Team built its own rope tow at Stark’s Hill. It was a worthwhile investment, as the Fryeburg Academy Ski Team (F.A.S.T.) won its first state championship in the same year. This team’s head coach had never skied before, but one member, Brett Russell, would later go on to become the head skiing coach at the Academy and a member of the Board of Trustees.
To be continued in next issue…
Hannes Schneider in 1930 (Credit unknown)
Ski school advertisment poster
By Sally Baptista '26
Athletes After Fryeburg
Athletes who excel in high school sports and academics sometimes commit to also playing sports in college, but how does this happen? What does it look like? Collegiate Athletes are students who have committed to playing sports in college and have dedicated their time, and often college decision, to playing their sport! Collegiate Athletics offer three different divisions (Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3) and the divisions differ in their level of play, commitment, and energy. D1: is the highest level of play with year round training, and often recruits early with high media exposure and full or partial athletic scholarships. D2: provides balance with competitiveness and academic focus. D3: is flexible with academic focus, still competitive and recruitment generally happens later in high school. Each division offers the opportunity for talented athletes to continue their sports after high school. Some of our very own FA students have committed to playing a sport in college!
We interviewed three athletes who have gone through the recruiting process: Alex Allain’26 has committed to D1 Baseball at UMASS Lowell, Jacob Eveleth ‘26 has committed to D3 Running Track and Field at Dickinson College, and Richard Massey ‘26 has committed to D3 Baseball to the University of Maine at Augusta.
Firstly, Alex Allain, who has committed to D1 Baseball, was asked about his recruiting process.
What made you want to play D1 baseball?
“It has always been my dream to play baseball at the highest level in college since I was very young. Ever since I first picked up a baseball I loved the game and never wanted to stop playing.” Alex explains, “A big part of my career is my parents. They showed me how to develop in the game and how to be the best athlete I can be, so I’ve got to thank them.”
How early did they start recruiting you and what was your recruiting process like?
“My recruiting process started very early when I started attending showcases in 8th grade and started talking to schools in my freshman year. It was a tough process but I trusted it and thankfully it all worked out for me. The hardest thing was getting exposure while being from Maine, but, it’s very possible and it’s not something to give up just because of where you live. The commitment process was tough because there were a lot of schools
What disadvantages/sacrifices did you accept by choosing this division? Did you have to at all?
“Yes, I had to give up seeing friends on weekends and in the summers because I was always away playing baseball. There were a lot of late nights and early mornings. It was a tough process but I wouldn’t change it!”
Who or what motivated you to want to play sports at your college?
“My biggest advice is that you gotta love what you're doing, want to do it for a living (...) and overall just be a good person; because good things happen to good people.”
—Alex Allain '26
interested and they all gave deadlines on when to commit. I’m glad I was able to make a decision before my senior year.” If someone is looking to be recruited for a D1 sport, what advice would you give them?
“I would say work hard and don’t give up. Unfortunately, in order to play D1 athletics, or sports at any college level, you must make sacrifices. And sometimes you don’t want to make those choices. But in the end, if you want to reach your goal, you have to work hard. My biggest advice is that you gotta love what you're doing, want to do it for a living, listen to your parents and coaches who want you to succeed, and overall just be a good person; because good things happen to good people.”
“I thank my parents and coaches who motivated me to play college baseball, and all my teammates who have played with me in my past. I couldn’t have done it without their support. I was also self-motivated, because it’s hard to fit baseball priorities in your schedule: like cage and hit, and making sure I’m throwing and making sure I’m going to the gym.”
Next, I had Jacob Eveleth answer some similar questions.
What was your recruiting process like?
“It started the summer before my junior year with beginning to tour some colleges and sending emails out to coaches. My junior year is when direct communication really began with coaches. And then my summer going into my senior year I toured three schools and narrowed down my options to two schools when going into making my decision.”
When deciding where to go to college, how did your sport factor into your college decision?
“Heavily. I was not going to go to a school where I could not run track.”
If someone is looking to be recruited for a college sport, what advice would you give them?
“Reach out to coaches. That is the biggest misconception. People think that “they will find you” but especially being from Maine it's hard for people to
Athletes After Fryeburg Cont.
find you. You need to be proactive and reach out to as many coaches as you can. They love people that love their school and what they have to offer!”
Next, I had Richard Massey talk about his D3 recruiting process in D3 baseball.
If someone is looking to be recruited for a D3 sport, what advice would you give them?
"Be yourself with the coaches. They look for determination. If you are not giving 100% to the recruitment process, your name will slip from their minds, which is also super important.”
With all three of our athletics, we can conclude that in order to play a sport in college and get recruited in high school, you have to be willing to work hard, want it enough, and dedicate time and energy towards an uncertain outcome.
Alex Allain '26
Jacob Eveleth '26
Richard Massey'26
Alex is Committed to D1 Baseball at UMASS Lowell.
Jacob Eveleth ‘26 is committed to D3 Running Track and Field at Dickinson College.
Richard Massey ‘26 is committed to D3 Baseball to the University of Maine at Augusta.
Infield meeting- left to right- Brady Chappell '26, Alex Allain '26, Connor Keaton '27, Michael Malia '25 (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Nordic Highlights
By Thomas Hubbell '27
With snow on the ground, cold air, and more storms coming, the Nordic Ski season is going strong! For the first time in years, the Nordic team had only a couple days of pre-season dryland training before getting on skis, and the snow only seems to keep on coming. Due to the onslaught of snow we just had, and may be getting more of, the Nordic team had their first regular season away race on Wednesday in Gray! For the entirety of last year and the start of this season, the Nordic team has hosted all races at Starks Hill, their home course, so it is quite a relief for the team and their head coach, John Weston '93, to not be doing so. The Nordic team has quite a strong team this year, girls included! Notable skiers include Thomas Hubbell '27, Sigurd Nyheim '26, Will McDonnell '26, Oren Monteith'27,
Ice Hockey
By William McDonnell ’26
In Division A Men's HS Hockey, the Ice Cats Co-Op sits in the 6th seeded position of 12 teams. At the time of writing, they hold a 6-3 record. The team was on a serious hot streak through the early season, going undefeated through their first 6 games. Kiefer Gilligan ‘27 says that they intend to bounce back strongly against Kents Hill. Fryeburg’s own Jakobus Mostavicius ‘26 was recently selected as a member of the Lithuanian U18 National Team, on which he will compete in their 4 nation tournament. Mostavicius
Alda Dufhilo '29, and Serena Di Nucci '27. They have already raced three times this season, placing strongly. The boys team won the first race on January 7th and this last race on January 28th, with the girls team placing second in the first race and keeping steady despite the highly competitive group. The team is looking forward to the rest of the season with the upcoming Eastern Qualifiers, Western Maine Conference Championships, and State Championships up in Fort Kent to cap off the season. They are believed to be quite a strong competitor this year for States and with the results we have seen so far, it seems to be true. Come on down to Starks Hill to grab a snack and cheer on our skiers in their last home race this Saturday, February 7th!
Indoor Track
By Olivia Eveleth ’29
has more goals than all but three players in the state of Maine. Gilligan is seventh in the state for the same statistic and first among defenseman. Gilligan told me that the team is “optimistic” and planning to “make a name” for themselves this season.
In Division South Girls’ HS Hockey, The Gorham Rams Co-Op sits in the 3rd seeded position of 7 teams. At the time of writing, they hold a 9-7 record. Fryeburg captain Carlin Galligan ‘26 recently scored her 100th career point against Winslow on 1/19.
The track and field season has started off with an exceptionally good start. The Boys and Girls teams have found 2nd and 3rd place at every meet. There have also been many individual athletes showing great progress and achieving hard-earned personal records (“PRs”). In their 4th meet, the track and field team saw a total of 25 PR’s! There have been a lot of outstanding athletes consistently getting 1st through 3rd place, and subsequently gaining many points for the team. Jacob Eveleth Jr (55, 200), Avery Bariteau (55, 200), Ty Boone (HJ), Eden True (400, 55), Emma Williams (400), Reagan Wilson (55 Hurdles), Olivia Eveleth (SP), Brennan Mask (55 Hurdles), Aiden Coombs (55 Hurdles), Charles Scott (SP), and Megan Clement (SP), to name a few. Track and field has been preparing for their Western Maine Conference: their last meet before States! Western Maine Conference is February 6th, at USM, at 4:30. State Championships are on February 16th. Winners of Class A and Class B at states, plus the next 4 fastest times continue on to the New England Championship in Boston. The team's strong performances and hard work shows they are well prepared for their big upcoming meets.
This year showed the first scoring girls team in years- left to right- Alda Dufilho '29, Maria Cornett '28, Claire Lowell '27, Serena Dinuccia '27 (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Isabel Brito '26 (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93) Girls 100m run (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Alpine Update
By Elise Dunn '26
With snow coming down, Alpine Ski season is in full swing at Fryeburg! Although there is plenty now, ski season starts well before there is snow on the ground. After speaking with Haley Spofford, a senior on the Alpine Team, the transition between preseason and regular season was illuminated. Haley explained that, “during preseason, we have dry land training, which is basically running, jumping and stairs…to ready ourselves for how physically demanding skiing can be.” However, once there’s enough snow, the team starts skiing: “we have slalom training Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, if we have no races, and GS training on Wednesday.” When asked about team accomplishments
Girls' Basketball
By Peter Priestman ‘29
The Women’s Basketball team has had a relatively rough season so far, but it has not been low on awesome moments and great players. On January 20th, Poland traveled to Wadsworth Arena. The Raiders ended up with a loss, but with two minutes left it was a mere six point game. Presli Knapp ‘28 had a terrific game, dropping 13 points and going 6 for 8 from the field with 5 steals. The game ultimately ended 36-50 in favor of the Knights. Then, only two days later, Fryeburg faced
and notable racers, Haley says “the boys team has placed first every race, and the girls consistently place within the top three. Notable racers include Merrik Iacozili, Oliver Dean, Tucker Barnaby, Zane Tully, Valentina Farioli, and Ella Dean.” Haley says, however, that regardless of level, anyone considering skiing can join, “you don’t have to be amazing at racing to join, but it improves your skills and you get to go on a mountain four times a week!” With time still left in the season, Haley explains that the team is looking forward to the Western Main Conference, an all-day skiing event, as well as states, which both come towards the end of the season. Pop out to a race at Pleasant Mountain to cheer our racers on!
Boys' Basketball "Chasing the Dream"
By Emmett O’Brien ‘29
It’s been a tough stretch for the Boys Basketball teams, but the grit they're showing on the court says a lot more than the final scores do. While the scoreboard hasn't been in our favor lately, the heart of this varsity team is clear to anyone watching. Leading the charge is Quinton Moore ‘26. As our senior captain, Quinton has been our leader. It’s not just his smooth footwork in the paint; it’s the way he carries himself. His leadership has kept the energy up through a rough schedule, proving why he’s the backbone of this roster. On the offensive side, Gian Uribe ‘26 has been an absolute bucket. Averaging 17 points per game, he’s been unstoppable regardless of the defense played on him. Gian has become the scoring threat every opponent has to circle on their scouting report. Between Gian’s scoring and Quinton’s leadership, this team is showing real character, and fights every time they step on the court.
Grey-New Gloucester and took a tough loss 24-73. GNG had a great game from three, shooting 42.36% which is better than many professional teams. For Fryeburg Academy, Addison Valente ‘28 dropped 9 points and recorded 4 steals due to some crazy hustle plays. It was difficult to not notice the mentality and hustle from the entire FA squad.
Rowan Davidson-Pullan '26 speeds past the gate (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Presli Knapp '28 at the free throw line (PhotoLakyn Osgood Ela)
Kyle Infinger '28 goes for the cross (PhotoJen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Third Team Basketball
By Olivia Stacy '27
The idea of a Men's Basketball Third Team has been tossed around time and time again, but never quite landed. After this year's tryouts, there were a number of students who did not make the JV or Varsity teams: either underclassmen or students who had not had the opportunity to play basketball in the past. So, thanks to one of our incredible guidance counselors, Mr. Umphrey, the third team has been welcomed to the boys basketball courts! Upon finding out about this newfound opportunity, Mr. Umphrey went to Mr. Thomas and Mr. Gordon to speak about his experience in the sports world as well as the experience he already has coaching at the sub-varsity level. He knew that he want-
ed to give this coaching job a try with the hopes of focusing on the fundamentals and basics of the game, as a way of giving those students the opportunity to pursue basketball through the rest of their high school career and after. Mr. Umphrey states, “If I have players who want to work and improve, I am glad to work with them.” So, if you are looking to participate in a winter activity and have not figured out how to get involved, Fryeburg Academy boy’s basketball is ready and waiting with open arms! As of right now they will not be playing in any games against other opponents, but down the road there are hopes of it becoming a possibility. If anyone is interested in joining the team, please reach
Nolan Harper '28 with the jumper (PhotoJen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Gabe Smith '27 in action on the mat (PhotoJen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Nick Allain '29 throws shot put (PhotoLakyn Osgood Ela '12)
Matt Bariteau '27 rounds the curve (PhotoMike Dana)
Will McDonnell at the WMC meet (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Addison Valente '28 with the floater (PhotoJen Stacy Bartlett '93)
Robbie Hazlewood '27 goes for the layup (Photo- Jen Stacy Bartlett '93)
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Contributors
Subeen An
Daria Kolosovska
Sally Baptista
Benedikt Arnason
Sy Stevens
Arthur Osborne
Zonder McKenzie
Holym Han
Wasp Harlow
Jeehoo Lee
Andrew Meier
Bridget Wilson
Olivia Eveleth
Peter Priestman
Elise Dunn
Lilia Vishnyakov
Rylan McBride
Serena Di Nucci
Connor Spofford
Aspen Hazlewood
Anton Liesnoi
Anhelina Kalishchuk
William McDonnell
Rhett Harper
Benny Harper
Haley Spofford
Emma Bariteau
Emmet O'Brien
Violet Dunn
Jacob Palestrant
Alda Dufilho
Thomas Hubbell
Maks Bondarev
Olivia Stacy
Helen Glazer
Pavlo Tsybran