Player Profile: Evan Thomas

HOMETOWN: Reading, PA

HIGH SCHOOL: Governor Mifflin High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was athletic and I was into music and played the drums

HEARD ABOUT BA: I researched schools on the internet

GOALS AT BA: Improve my GPA and SAT scores, get more looks for soccer, and establish consistency

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: The teachers are easy to talk to; everyone here is shooting for the same thing so you motivate each other

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The athletic support

WORST THING ABOUT BA: It’s all guys

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, dorm wars, school tour guide, skiing

OUTSIDE OF BA: I play the drums, I play volleyball, and I like to hike

ROLE MODEL: My grandmother

FAVORITE BOOK: The Pianist-Wladyslaw Szpilman

FAVORITE MOVIES: True Romance, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Philadelphia 76ers

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Landon Donovan

FAVORITE MUSIC: Alternative Rock, Rap, Hip Hop

FAVORITE MEAL: Lobster

FAVORITE QUOTE: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I’ve hiked a few of the Colorado 14ers

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: You need to come ready to work and you need to know what you are getting yourself into. It will be hard, but you can improve yourself.

Player Profile: Crispin Munyanya

HOMETOWN: Manchester, NH

HIGH SCHOOL: Manchester Memorial High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was hardworking and got along with everyone

HEARD ABOUT BA: I was contacted by the coach and heard great things from a few past players

GOALS AT BA: I want to raise my SAT scores and my GPA

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: I never had a dress code or study hall in high school. That and the teachers actually care about you here.

BEST THING ABOUT BA: You have independence

WORST THING ABOUT BA: The food

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, dorm wars, Deans Council

OUTSIDE OF BA: I help out with City Year and volunteer for the Bring It Program. I also play the double bass, violin, and cello in an orchestra.

ROLE MODEL: My older brother

FAVORITE BOOK: To Kill A Mockingbird

FAVORITE MOVIES: Goal! The Dream Begins, Friday After Next

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Chelsea FC

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Eljero Elia

FAVORITE MUSIC: Hip Hop, Rap, Techno, and Jazz

FAVORITE MEAL: Lasagna

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I speak four languages (French, Lingala, English, and Swahili)

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Waste no time, take advantage

Fall Academic Awards

Last evening the Fall Academic Award Ceremony took place honoring those who went above and beyond in their classes this semester. There were recipients of these awards from several of the teams of campus. On top of the Academic Awards, a number of students were recognized for making High Honors. On the soccer team, there were several players recognized.

High Honors:

Dario Lozada

Marlon Ramalho

Ty Williams

Academic Awards:

Mike Jacques- English Composition

Andrew Kinlay- College Prep English

James Dever- Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry

Jake Bricklin- Ecosystem and Evolution

The Boston Blitz Is Almost Here!

To start off the New Year, coaches and admissions counselors will be traveling around Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine to meet with high school students interested in a year at Bridgton Academy. If you are would like to set up a meeting, call or email a coach today!

Here is the list of head coaches with phone numbers and email addresses:

Lacrosse- Garrett Bamann, 207-647-3322 ext. 211, gbamann@bridgtonacademy.org

Hockey- Jon Lounsbury, 207-647-3322 ext. 232, jlounsbury@bridgtonacademy.org

Football- Rick Marcella, 207-647-3322 ext. 235, marcella@bridgtonacademy.org

Basketball- Whit Lesure, 207-647-3322 ext. 233, wlesure@bridgtonacademy.org

Soccer- Alan Ashenfelter, 207-647-3322 ext. 231, aashenfelter@bridgtonacademy.org

Baseball- Aaron Izaryk, 207-647-3322 ext. 236, aizaryk@bridgtonacademy.org

Player Profile: Jacob Bricklin

HOMETOWN: Bainbridge Island, WA

HIGH SCHOOL: West Sound Academy

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was an absolute goofball

HEARD ABOUT BA: My mom suggested it- she found it on the internet

GOALS AT BA: I want to get good grades

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: There are more rules than high school- which is all good but a lot different

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The amount of athletics

WORST THING ABOUT BA: The short periods of time you can leave campus

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, rugby, videographer for the basketball team, ski team

OUTSIDE OF BA: I love skiing, attempting to snowboard, hanging out with friends, boating

ROLE MODEL: My dad

FAVORITE BOOK: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

FAVORITE MOVIES: V for Vendetta

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Seattle Seahawks

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Michael Jordan

FAVORITE MUSIC: Notorious B.I.G.

FAVORITE MEAL: Tacos

FAVORITE QUOTE: Do or do not there is no try- Yoda

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I play a lot of chess- I was a state champ in high school

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: The teachers really care about you here.

Admissions Counselors in MA and CT!

On January 4-6 the admissions office will have various counselors and coaches around Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. They will be visiting various schools over the few days to talk with any students who are interested in a year at BA.

Coach Ashenfelter will be in CT visiting Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Immaculate, Housatonic Valley, Litchfield, Wamogo, New Milford, Torrington, Lyman Hall, Sheehan, Berlin, Xavier, Middletown, Plainfield, Parish Hill, Kilingly, Putnam, Woodstock Academy, and Windam. Meanwhile Coach Vollinger will be in Mass visiting Barnstable, Falmouth, Dennis-Yarmouth, Nauset, East Sandwich, Mashpage, and Bourne.. If you or someone you might know is interested in meeting with a coach, you can contact Coach Ashenfelter via email at aashenfelter@bridgtonacademy.org or by phone at 207-647-3322 x231.

Admissions Counselors in MA and CT!

On January 4-6 the admissions office will have various counselors and coaches around Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. They will be visiting various schools over the few days to talk with any students who are interested in a year at BA.

Coach Ashenfelter will be in CT visiting Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Immaculate, Housatonic Valley, Litchfield, Wamogo, New Milford, Torrington, Lyman Hall, Sheehan, Berlin, Xavier, Middletown, Plainfield, Parish Hill, Kilingly, Putnam, Woodstock Academy, and Windam. Meanwhile Coach Vollinger will be in Mass visiting Barnstable, Falmouth, Dennis-Yarmouth, Nauset, East Sandwich, Mashpage, and Bourne.. If you or someone you might know is interested in meeting with a coach, you can contact Coach Ashenfelter via email at aashenfelter@bridgtonacademy.org or by phone at 207-647-3322 x231.