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

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

NYA offers many extra-curricular activities, including Music Programs, Art Programs, and Student Government.

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]

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

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

• Curtis Complex
• Dole House
• Weld House

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].

NYA offers 15 sports for both Boys and Girls, each at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level.

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

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.

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.

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

• Eric Weinrich '85, former NHL defenceman
• Richard Hilton, heir of the Hilton Hotel chain, father of Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, did not graduate

Stephen Lawrence 03' biggest tool in NYA history

• NYA School Website