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 Sapientiæ |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Unaffiliated |
| Established | 1791 |
| Head of School | James A. Hamilton |
| Enrollment | 560 |
| 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 special school located in South Berwick, Maine. It helps students get ready for college and future studies. The school has a long history, dating back to 1791.
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About Berwick Academy
Berwick Academy is a private school. This means it is not run by the government. Students can attend classes during the day. Some students also live at the school, which is called boarding.
The school's motto is in Latin: Dei Timor Initium Sapientiæ. This means "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom." Berwick Academy is located on a large campus. It covers about 80 acres of land.
The school has around 560 students. There is one teacher for every eight students. This helps students get lots of attention. The school colors are blue and white. Their mascot is a bulldog.
School Buildings and Campus
Berwick Academy has several important buildings. The 1791 House is the oldest building. It was the original home of the school. Today, it holds offices for finance and facilities.
The Fogg Memorial Building is another key part of the campus. It is home to the Upper School. The famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted helped design the area around this building. There is also the Jeppesen Science Center. This building is used for science classes. Students can also find many books in the Jackson Library.
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The 1791 House is the original home of the school. Today it houses finance and facilities.
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Jeppesen Science Center
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Jackson Library
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The Fogg Memorial Building, home to Upper School, was landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted
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Famous People from Berwick Academy
Many notable people have attended or worked at Berwick Academy.
- Ichabod Goodwin (1794–1882) was a governor of New Hampshire.
- Joseph McKean (academic) (1776–1818) was a professor at Harvard University. He was also the second headmaster of Berwick Academy.
- John Holmes Burleigh (1822–77) was a U.S. Congressman from Maine.
- John Noble Goodwin (1824–87) was a U.S. Congressman. He was also the first governor of Arizona.
- Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909) was a famous novelist. She wrote books like A Country Doctor.
- Guy Tripp (1865-1927) was a business leader and a U.S. Army general.
- Louis B. Costello (1876–1959) was a newspaper publisher.
- Gladys Hasty Carroll (1904–99) was a novelist. She wrote As The Earth Turns.
- Casey Coleman (1951–2006) was a radio broadcaster. He announced games for the Cleveland Indians baseball team.
- Mike Eruzione (born 1954) was a hockey player. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. This team won the "Miracle On Ice" game.
- Richard Corman (photographer) (born 1954) is a well-known portrait photographer.
- Sam Fuld (born 1981) played Major League Baseball. He is now a General Manager for the Philadelphia Phillies. He attended Berwick Academy in 8th grade.
