North Yarmouth Academy facts for kids
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The facade of NYA's main building is flanked by the Safford Center (left) and the Curtis Complex (right)
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148 Main Street
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United States
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| Coordinates | 43°47′56″N 70°11′08″W / 43.798839°N 70.185535°W |
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| Type | Co-ed, prep school |
| Established | 1814 |
| Head of School | Ben Jackson |
| Faculty | 60 |
| Grades | Toddler - Post Graduate |
| Enrollment | 394 |
| Average class size | 14 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Athletics | 16 interscholastic sports |
| Mascot | Panther |
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North Yarmouth Academy
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1841 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000097 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1975 |
North Yarmouth Academy (also known as "NYA") is a special school in Yarmouth, Maine. It's a private school for both boys and girls. NYA helps students get ready for college.
The school was started way back in 1814. At that time, it was in a town called North Yarmouth. Later, the town of Yarmouth was formed, and the school is there now. NYA has about 394 students. Classes are small, with around 14 students each. This helps teachers give more attention to everyone. NYA also offers 16 different sports for students.
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What Students Learn and Do
At NYA, students take five main classes each year. They can also choose extra classes called electives. Students must join a sports team or a theater group every season. This helps them stay active and creative.
NYA offers 16 special classes called Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These are like college-level classes. They can help students earn college credit early.
Sports and Arts at NYA
Students in grades 6-12 play team sports or do other approved activities. They do this three times a year. Many NYA graduates go on to play sports in college.
Music is also a big part of NYA. All middle school students and most upper school students join a music group. NYA has 12 different music groups to choose from.
Helping the Community
NYA students are very active in helping others. For example, in one school year, students spent over 4,500 hours helping out. They worked with more than 55 groups in the Greater Portland area. This shows how much NYA cares about giving back.
School Buildings and Growth
Over the years, NYA has built many new things. They added a science center in 2006. They also fixed up Russell Hall, one of the oldest buildings. It is now a foreign language center.
NYA also built an all-weather sports field. The Priscilla Savage Middle School was built in 2003. The school has also grown to include younger students. A Lower School for Pre-K to 4th grade opened in 2013. A program for toddlers (18 months old) started in 2014. The Lower School uses special teaching methods to help kids learn and be curious.
School Buildings and Places
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The NYA campus has many buildings for learning and art. There are also two buildings for sports. The campus has two sports fields, three tennis courts, and a softball field. Two of NYA's oldest buildings, Russell Hall (built in 1841) and Academy Hall (built in 1847), are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Here are some of the main buildings at NYA:
- Priscilla Savage Middle School: This is for grades 5-8. It also has a health office.
- Peter W. Mertz Science Building: This is where science and some math classes happen.
- Higgins Hall: This building is for music. It has rooms for singing and playing instruments. It also has a special theater space.
- Russell Hall: This building is now used for foreign language classes. It also has a hall of fame for NYA athletes.
- Blanchard House: This is where middle school art classes take place.
- Curtis Complex: This is the main building for older students (Upper School). It has a gym and a cafeteria.
- Toddler House, Storer House: These are classrooms for the youngest students, from 18 months to 3 years old.
- Merrill Lower School Building: This is the main building for younger students, from primary to 4th grade.
Sports at NYA
NYA believes that sports are important. All students in grades 6 through 12 must join a sports program each season. Sometimes, students can choose to do arts instead of sports.
Sports Offered
NYA offers 16 different sports. Both boys and girls can play. Sports are offered at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels.
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium
NYA's gym is connected to the Curtis Complex. It has offices for the athletic director and locker rooms. The gym is used for basketball and volleyball games. It's also where big school meetings happen.
Fields
NYA has two main sports fields. Lewis Field was changed from grass to a special turf surface in 2006. This field is used for lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey games. Denney Field is a grass field. Knight Field is used for softball and baseball.
Travis Roy Ice Arena
The NYA Ice Arena was built in 1975. In 1998, it was named the Travis Roy Ice Arena. This was to honor Travis Roy, a former NYA student and hockey player. The arena was updated in 2022 and 2023. It has a fitness room, locker rooms, and a heated viewing area. It is home to the NYA ice hockey teams. Other local hockey teams also use this arena.
The Poulin Family Tennis Courts
NYA has three tennis courts. They were rebuilt in 2019 and named The Poulin Family Tennis Courts. There is also a practice wall for tennis players.
School Sports Rivals
NYA has two main sports rivals. One is Yarmouth High School, which is in the same town. The other rival is Waynflete School in Portland.
Famous People from NYA
Many notable people have attended North Yarmouth Academy. Here are a few:
- John C. Hall: A doctor and politician.
- Leonard Swett: A close friend of President Abraham Lincoln.
- Oliver Stevens: An attorney and politician.
- T.A.D. Fessenden: An attorney and politician.
- Charles Addison Boutelle: A U.S. congressman for many years.
- Augustus W. Corliss: A writer and historian.
- Oliver O. Howard: A Union general during the Civil War. He also started Howard University.
- John Albion Andrew: Governor of Massachusetts during the Civil War.
- Frank Knight: A tree expert. Knight Field is named after him.
- Ernie Coombs: A famous television personality, known as Mr. Dressup.
- Mike McHugh: A professional ice hockey player.
- Eric Weinrich: A former professional hockey player in the NHL.
- Eric Fenton: A professional ice hockey player.
- Travis Roy: An ice hockey player who later started a foundation. The NYA ice arena is named after him.
- Oliver Wahlstrom: A professional hockey player for the New York Islanders.
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