Fryeburg Academy - Academy Bell Yearbook (Fryeburg, ME)

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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.

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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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I 'l0 THE ACADEMY BELL MT. ROYCE TRIP On Saturday, September 24th, a group of girls and teachers climbed Mt. Royce from North Chatham, N. H. The day was the clearest of the year. All the party reported a good trip and plenty of respect for Mt. Royce. Ml D-WINTER CARNIVAL Mr. Anketell conducted a mid-winter meet for both boys and girls. The events were as follows: Feb. 2. Snowshoe and Ski Dashes at the Academy. Feb. 3. Obstacle Race at the Academy. Feb. ti. Skating on Lovewell's Pond. Fclm. 7. Skiing on Pine Hill. SKATINC UN LOVEWELUS POND On Tuesday evening, February 7th, a large group of students. with Miss Johnson and Mr. Anketell, went to Lovewell's Pond, near the old battleground, for an evening of skating. They built a roaring bonfire and with the help of the lirelight and the bright moonlight, they skated a full two hours, while old Paugus' ghost stalked in silent bewil- derment in the background. MINSTREL SHOW On April 26th, the members of the Varsity Club will present a Minstrel Show at the gymnasium. It is the second thing of this kind that has been attempted, and, by the peppy choruses that were heard coming from the gym, one would judge that the rehearsals were going forward with zest. On January 26th, Mr. Samuel Stickney gave a very interesting talk on the Philippines. Mr. Stickney went to the islands in 1901 and was employed there for 26 years by the government. He showed us the situation in the islands as it really is, and when asked if the Philippines should be given their independence he said, They would be at each others' throats inside of a year. THE VARSITY CLUB'S PICTURES There have been two pictures given this year by the Varsity Club. The proceeds of these were to buy the Var- sity Club sweaters. College and The Country Doctor were well attended, and with one more the Club will pay the entire debt. This will be given on a date not yet decided upon.