Fryeburg Academy - Academy Bell Yearbook (Fryeburg, ME)

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lm V Y I Fi W p L Fryeburg Academy, on September 13, 1927, started its one hundred thirty-sixth year of work. There was an enroll- ment of 107 pupils. The teaching staff remained the same as last year with one exception: Miss Ruth Piper taking Miss Winifred Lowe's place in the French department. IVRESHMAN SUCIAL On Friday evening, November 11th, the Juniors con- ducted the annual Freshman Social. The infant class added to their already verdant coloring by a splendid showing of green neckties, and by the presentation of a few simple acts at the direction of their superiors. y The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games and dancing, after which refreshments were served.

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' . '1' HE' A 11.4 IIICM Y ' B 15 1, 1, g M-W7 When Daniel -Weblster was the only teacher in Frye- burg Academy it was at small wo den building, located near Pixie Hill, with about twenty stugents. Today it is a large brick building, located in the northeastern section of the village, with nine teachers and over one hundred students. lt is an up-to-date modern school which the teachers and students strive to keepas such. Q Daniel Webster would certainly be amazed at our prog- ress, but I think that he would be glad that we have prospered. 4 3 - Daniel Webster was not much of a success at teaching, but became a realiborator and statesman. He had rather peculiar ideas in regard to education and often closed school in order to go fishing. He believed that one could study any time, but one had to Iish when the spirit moved. We are fortunate in having several pictures of Daniel Webster in school, but generally they are of a serious coun- tenance, scowling down, upon our numerous pranks. , ' ' E. A. H., '28. sv. Ti,, ..- 'l'Yl'EWlll'I'lNG AWARDS During this last year we have'had many in the Com- mercial department who have received awards for speed tests in typewriting. There is a great deal of credit due to these students, because winning an award requires concen- tration as well as accuracy and, speed. To receive these merits the tests are given for fifteen minutes. They are reckoned by the number of strokes divided by five to give the number of words, then the number of mistakes multi- plied by ten and subtracted, which gives the gross number of words, this is then divided by fifteen to give the rate per minute. The Royal people do not allow more than live mis- takes. The following have received awards this year: Rate per minute Rate per minute UNDERWOOD for fifteen min. ROYAL for fifteen min. Doryce Ingalls 53 Phyllis Marston 47 Esther Charles 47 Helen Eastman 40 Helen Eastman 44 Esther Charles 36 Phyllis Marston 4? Lillian Smith 32 Doryce Ingalls 4 Ruth Eastman ' 36 Esther Charles 34 Evelyn Baker 34 Ruth Pratt 31 This year several of our students are entering the County Shorthand and Typewriting Contest, and we expect good results from them. Last year's contestants came down with German measles just at the time of the contest, so we did not enter. O O

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' 1 'l'HIL' ACADEMY BELL 9 REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA LYCEUM COURSE During October a Redpath Chautauqua Lyceum Course, consisting of four entertainments, was given at the Harvey D. Gibson Gymnasium. Oct. 5. The Loveless Quartet Oct. 12. Beatrice Willer, lecturer Oct.19. Geoffrey Morgan, lecturer Oct. 27. The Boston Harmony Trio l I A portable stage has been erected and footlights in- stalled, so that it is much easier to present public perform- ances of any kind in the gymnasium. ACADEMY FAIR On Tuesday afternoon and evening, December 13th, the gymnasium was again the mecca for fun lovers, when the annual Fryeburg Academy Fair was given. The afternoon's program was for the entertainment of the town's younger children, and the evening brought the older people. This program consisted of seven bright, more or less impromptu sketches that were mirth provoking from the performer's standpoint, as well as from that of the audience. Several sideshows got the crowd, and the candy booth was well patronized. A large number of people remained for dancing at the conclusion of the fair. In spite of poor weather the affair was a success financially. WINTER SPORTS CARNIVAL AT NORTH CONWAY On a glorious mid-winter afternoon, February 13th, the Academy students were given the privilege of attending the finish of the cross-country dog sled races at North Con- way. Two trucks, with toboggans in tow, were the means of conveyance. SENIOR DANCE On Wednesday evening, November 23rd, the Senior class gave a dance at the K. of P. Hall. The music was fur- nished by Rosworth's Orchestra. MT. VVASHINGTON TRIP On Saturday, September 17th, Mr. Anketell, Mr. Lar- rabee and about twenty boys climbed Mt. Washington. The day wasn't clear but they all reached the top undaunted.