Berwick Academy (Maine) facts for kids
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South Berwick
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| Coordinates | 43°13′50″N 70°48′15″W / 43.23056°N 70.80417°W |
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| Type | Private, Day & Boarding |
| Motto | Latin: Dei Timor Initium Sapientæ |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Unaffiliated |
| Established | 1791 |
| Head of School | James A. Hamilton |
| Enrollment | 520 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Campus size | 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Campus type | Semi-rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics conference | Eastern Independent League |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
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Berwick Academy
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Fogg Memorial Building
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| Location | Academy St., South Berwick, Maine |
| Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Built | 2010 |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque, Victorian, Federal, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000336 (original) 10000058 (increase) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 29, 1978 |
| Boundary increase | March 22, 1996 |
Berwick Academy is a private school in South Berwick, Maine, that prepares students for college. Founded in 1791, it is one of the oldest schools in the United States. Some students live at the school (boarding students), while others live at home and travel to school each day (day students).
The school's motto is in Latin: Dei Timor Initium Sapientæ. This means "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom."
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Campus and Student Life
Berwick Academy sits on a large 80-acre campus in a semi-rural area. This gives students plenty of space for learning and activities. The school's colors are blue and white, and their sports teams are called the Bulldogs.
The campus has several historic and modern buildings. The Fogg Memorial Building is part of the Upper School (for older students). Its grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, a famous landscape architect who also designed Central Park in New York City.
Famous People from Berwick Academy
Over its long history, many well-known people have studied or taught at Berwick Academy.
Government and Politics
- Ichabod Goodwin (1794–1882) – He served as the 27th Governor of New Hampshire. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
- John Holmes Burleigh (1822–77) – He was a U.S. Congressman, which means he helped make laws for the country in Washington, D.C. One of the school's buildings is named after him.
- John Noble Goodwin (1824–87) – He was also a U.S. Congressman from Maine and later became the first governor of the Arizona Territory.
Sports
- Mike Eruzione (born 1954) – He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. This team won the gold medal in a famous game known as the "Miracle on Ice."
- Sam Fuld (born 1981) – He played professional baseball for teams like the Oakland Athletics. He is now the General Manager for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Writers and Artists
- Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909) – A famous novelist who wrote about life in New England. Her books include The Country of the Pointed Firs.
- Gladys Hasty Carroll (1904–99) – Another novelist from Maine. Her book As The Earth Turns was a bestseller.
- Richard Corman (born 1954) – A well-known photographer who has taken portraits of many famous people.
Other Notable People
- Joseph McKean (1776–1818) – He was the school's second headmaster and later became a professor at Harvard University.
- Casey Coleman (1951–2006) – A popular radio broadcaster who was the announcer for the Cleveland Indians baseball team.
A Look Around Campus
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The 1791 House was the school's first building. Today, it holds the finance offices.
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The Jeppesen Science Center is where students study subjects like biology and chemistry.
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The Jackson Library is a place for students to read, study, and do research.
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The Fogg Memorial Building is home to the Upper School.
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