Abbot Academy - Circle Yearbook (Andover, MA)

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THE OLD RAILROAD

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SCHOOL HISTORY BBOT Academy the first incorporated school for the higher education of girls in this Commonwealth, was legally established in February of the year 1829. The name was given in honor of Madame Sarah Abbot, who made a donation of one thousand dollars toward a school building. Abbot Hall was the pride of Andover. Smith Hall was built in 1854 to provide better accommodations for the many pupils from out of town. In 1859, Miss Philena McKeen became principal of the school, her sister, Miss Phebe, coming with her to be first assistant. The need of a new dormitory was pressing, so in 1884, Miss McKeen, at the request of the trustees made many trips to interested people, soliciting funds. Draper Hall, named in recognition of the generous gift of Mr. and Mrs. Warren F. Draper, was completed in 1890. The furnishings represent the love of many devoted pupils and friends of the school. Miss McKeen resigned her long principalship in 1892, six years before her death. Miss Laura S. Watson succeeded her, filling the position of principal for six years, until her resignation. In 1898, Miss Emily A. Means, who had for some years been identified with the school, especially with the Art Department, became head of Abbot Academy. 12

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ALPHABET A is for Abbot and Andover, too, Admired for learning, both Ancient and new. B is for Baseball and Bumps, Blue and Black, The result of a Badly-caught Ball or a whack. C, for the Caution we all have to use, When we walk in the Corridors in our Calf shoes. D suggests Dollars and Dimes, which we spend For Delectable Dainties and Drinks without end. E is for Ethics and Eminent men, Which Each day we look up, and forget them again. F ' s for the Fudge with a Fine chocolate Flavor, Those who won ' t eat it we hold in disfavor ; G stands for Golf, and O Gracious ! see how We dig up the Ground, as if with a plow. H is for Herbart, Hume, Hutchinson, Hegel, — To distinguish whose theories perhaps you are able. I ' s for the Ignorance you will display, If you think I Invented this all in a day. J is for Jam, which on crackers we spread And Joyfully eat, ere we Jump into bed. K for the Knowledge, with which, with great Kindness, Our teachers supply us, enlightening our blindness. L ' s for the Lights, which go out at ten. Do the candles and Lamps ? Well, perhaps not quite then. 14