North Yarmouth Academy

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North Yarmouth Academy
Location
North Yarmouth, ME, USA
Information
Headmaster	Peter Mertz
Enrollment	318 total [1]
Faculty	22
Average class size	14 students [2]
Student:teacher ratio	8:1[3]
Type	Co-ed, prep school
Campus	Suburban
Athletics	15 sports [4]
Color(s)	Orange █ and Black █ mascot = Panther
Established	1814
Homepage	www.nya.org

North Yarmouth Academy (Also known as "NYA") is a private, co-ed, college preparatory school located on 148 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine. The Current headmaster of the school is Peter Mertz, with Linc Merrill, class of 1975, currently heading the Board of Trustees. NYA currently has 318 enrolled students with an average class size of 14 students. NYA offers 15 sports for both Boys and Girls at the Varsity and Junior Varsity Level. Traditionally, NYA has strong Lacrosse, Soccer, and Outdoor Track programs. From its Mission Statement:

North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades six through twelve. The school offers a structured program that sets clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.[5]

Contents 1 Academics 2 Activities 3 Facilities 3.1 Academic Facilities 3.2 Art Facilities 3.3 Administrative Facilities 4 Athletics 4.1 Sports 4.2 Facilities 4.2.1 Fields 4.2.2 Ice Hockey and Tennis 4.2.2.1 Travis Roy Ice Arena 4.2.2.2 Tennis 5 Notable Alumni 6 External links

[edit] Academics

Academics are well-established, piquant, and competitive, with a revolving system of stimulating classes that engage the students' minds.

[edit] Activities

NYA offers many extracurricular activities, including Music Programs, Art Programs, and Student Government.

[edit] Facilities

The NYA campus consists of 10 Academic/Art buildings and 2 Athletic Buildings. The campus also has 2 athletic fields, 3 tennis courts, and a baseball/softball field [6]

[edit] Academic Facilities

• Academy Hall
• Russell Hall
• Weld House
• Bates House
• Curtis Complex
• Science Center
• Priscilla Savage Middle School

[edit] Art Facilities

• Higgins Hall
• Bates House
• Curtis Complex (Art Room)

[edit] Administrative Facilities

• Curtis Complex
• Dole House
• Weld House

[edit] Athletics

North Yarmouth Academy has an athletic requirement in which each student is required to participate in an athletic program every season throughout the school year. Exceptions to this policy include the ability to participate in a Performing Arts program once a year [7].

[edit] Sports

NYA offers 16 sports for both Boys and Girls, each at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level. These include Middle School sports, too.

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Indoor Track
• Lacrosse
• Nordic Skiing
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball
• Winter Sports Club

[edit] Facilities

[edit] Fields

In 2006, NYA completed transforming Lewis Field from grass to Turf. NYA currently has two athletic fields, one turf and one grass. Since its completion, Varsity and Junior Varsity Lacrosse, Soccer, and Field Hockey play all their home games on Lewis. NYA uses Knight Field for its Baseball and Softball programs.

[edit] Ice Hockey and Tennis

[edit] Travis Roy Ice Arena

The North Yarmouth Academy Ice Arena was built in 1975. In 1998 it was remodeled and re-named to the Travis Roy Ice Arena in honor of Travis Roy. It contains a fitness room, heated viewing area, locker rooms, and a pro shop. It is home to the NYA Boys and Girls Lacrosse as well as the Yarmouth High School Ice Hockey teams. The facility is also used by Casco Bay for its Ice Hockey programs. The facility is commonly known as the coldest arena in the Portland area.

[edit] Tennis

NYA has 3 Tennis Courts available to both Upper and Middle School students.

[edit] Notable Alumni

• Ernie Coombs C.M., children's television entertainer and Order of Canada recipient
• Eric Weinrich '85, former NHL defenceman
• Richard Hilton, heir of the Hilton Hotel chain, father of Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, did not graduate^{[citation needed]}
• Leonard Swett, close friend of President Lincoln, organizer for the 1860 Chicago Republican National Convention

[edit] External links

• NYA School Website