Hebron Academy

Where Humanity and Achievement Ring True.

At Hebron Academy, our mission is to inspire and guide students to reach their highest potential in mind, body and spirit. Our core values are fundamental to the Hebron experience: Hebron Academy is a friendly community of trust, where an individuals word is his or her bond. Academics: It starts here Athletics:
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Our school community welcomes and supports individuality, respects differences and values each persons contribution. We instill intellectual discipline through structure and accountability to high standards. We honor and promote a unique awareness of tradition, place and environment. Hebron teachers model a passion and dedication to teaching and learning.

Arts: Avenues for all Community: Friends found Support: At every turn Admission: Coming to Hebron

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Where are you going? Where do you want to go? If youre looking for a new direction, Hebron Academy is a great place to start. Were an independent, coed, college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Maine thats like a small village. With 250 students, its a place where friends live, study, eat, work and have fun together. The schools rolling green lawns are set on a 1,500-acre campus that includes two mountains, three ponds and miles of hiking trails. This book will take you on a guided tour of Hebron Academy to give you a feel for what its like to take classes, compete on athletic teams, create through the arts, be a part of a community and have fun. Lets begin our tour.
Head of School John J. King and wife Marcia live in Allen House with their beloved canines. Mr. King has led Hebron Academy for more than a decade and is known to challenge students to spontaneous squash matches.

Destination Hebron.

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My experience at Hebron has been all about learning from multiple dimensions. Last year I sewed a wedding dress in my fashion design independent study, but I used integral calculus to determine the displacement of fabric in the pleats and the yardage Id need to make the dress. Through all that intense math applied to fashion, I gained a much clearer understanding of both subjects.
ERic B., SENioR (HolliS, NH) hEaDED To CoRNEll UNiVERSiTY

Hebron Academy is a college preparatory school; everything

you will do here is with that goal in mind. Youll be challenged in the classroomprobably more than ever before. But with an average of 12 students in a class, youll also be more engaged in learning than ever before. Most classes are taught seminar style, with an emphasis on discussion. You wont be an observer in your education; youll be an active participant.
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destination HEBRON One of our strongest values is that we respect our students. We are excited when they themselves see their own potential and begin to assume responsibility for their own learning. We want to nurture their gifts as they develop skills, to bring them as far as possible. I cant imagine more interesting or rewarding work.
MRS. INGlEhaRT, ENGliSh DEPaRTMENT ChaiR

Academics: It starts here

Academics at Hebron are personal. Youll find were able to meet you where you are and help you design a program of study that will make you stretch. Hebrons faculty is the engine that drives this experience. Because most teachers live on campus, theyre able to give an extraordinary amount of oneon-one time to students in and out of the classroom, whether its working through an algebra problem over lunch or reviewing Spanish verb tenses in the
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your own voice and define your own success. How do we know? Because we hear it again and again from graduates: I learned how to learn at Hebron. Hebron made all the difference for me. Hebron showed me I could be successful. Hebron offers several special programs designed for students with specific interests and needs. These include:
FREsH CONNEcTIONs

emphasis on peer-led discussion, writing in a variety of forms, and developing Modern Language Association (MLA) research techniques. Dive into Homers Odyssey while interpreting the rise and fall of Ancient Greece; dissect Tang poetry en route to Changan, China; and re-enact the works of Shakespeare while chronicling the origins of the Renaissance. Outside the classroom, youll learn how to cultivate communication and independent decision-making skills through co-curricular programs such as Health Topics, and youll partake in fun events with your classmates and core of advisors. Fresh Connections also offers a mandatory study-skills seminar led by the Academic Guidance Center (AGC), teaching students new to a residential school setting how to manage their time, prioritize and study effectively.

Incoming ninth graders

common room after dinner. Through this personal program of study, youll discover things about yourself; youll offer your opinion in class, take an Advanced Placement course or maybe contribute a poem to the literary magazine. Hebron is the place where youll learn to really study, solve problems and write. Here, youll find

become part of an exciting, humanities-based curriculum in Fresh Connections, Hebrons unique freshman program. Fresh Connections brings together learning and life skills, empowering students to make connections both within and across disciplines and to the world around them. On the academic side, freshmen build a strong core in English and history, which are taught collaboratively with an

Academics at Hebron are about being part of a discussion. Small classes give everyone a chance to be heard and challenge each other, and teachers are interested in what we have to say. My favorite class so far has been history with Mr. Middleton in the Fresh Connections program. Ive always loved the subject, but Mr. Midd makes it exciting and unpredictable. I never feel like Im being talked at.
DAVId, SOPHOMORE

David

M ONDAY, FALL TERm

NAME: YEAR:

David Enyedy
Sophomore/boarder North Andover, Massachusetts
(sample daily schedule)

7:10

Wake up

8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Honors World Literature with Mrs. Inglehart 9:30 Honors Biology with Dr. Swenton 10:15 10:45 11:45 School meeting: Musical Monday French III with Ms. Reedy Free period, start on homework

HOMETOWn: ACTIVITIES:

Football, snowboarding, lacrosse

FAVORITE HEBROn TRADITIOn: A home win doesnt feel complete until youve rung the Victory Bell. It makes it really sink in.

12:30 Lunch 1:30 Academic Guidance with Mr. Flynn 2:30 Honors Algebra II with Mrs. Bonis 3:15 Head to Athletic Center to pass around before practice 3:45 5:45 Football practice Dinner in the Dining Hall

Davids tips for getting the most out of your Hebron experience:
1. When you do your homework, start with the hardest subject rst. Youll have the most energy to tackle it, and youll be glad when youre done. 2. Get out of your dorm room. Hebron has a great small town feel, where people look out for each other. Dont be afraid to step out and be social. The people are the best part of the experience. 3. Learn about Hebrons history. The school has unique traditions, and youll feel closer to the community if you know its roots. Start by learning the Hebron Hymn. 4. Welcome the snow. Theres no way out of it, so you might as well try joining a weekend trip with the Outing Club and take a free ski or snowboard lesson. 5. Call your parents. When youre living away from home for the rst time, its easy to get caught up in how busy Hebron keeps you.

6:15 Hang out with friends on Sturtevant porch 7:309:30 Study Hall 9:30 Call parents to say Hi 9:45 Popcorn break in the common room 10:30 11:00 Check-in, read emails Lights out

What David wants you to know about Hebron:

Playing sports at Hebron has been an awesome experience. Different sports will expose you to different people who will become your friends over the course of the season. Youll build new friends on each team and keep old ones from the previous teams. Youll also grow close with your coaches, who you may not have the chance to experience as teachers.

POsTGRaDUaTE PROGRaM

Each fall 15 to 20

students join the Hebron community for an extra year of high school study. Postgraduates (PGs) have the opportunity to accomplish their individual goals while benefiting from the structure of Hebrons close-knit environment and rigorous academic program. At Hebron, postgrads develop personally, strengthen their academic standing and athletic focus, and improve SAT scores to advance their college prospects. We offer a PG English course that focuses on college-level writing and reading as well as a college review math course. Hebrons PG Project is both an academic and personal highlight for our postgrads that takes them out of the classroom and into the real world. Students become entrepreneurs, designing a semester-long independent study and reporting every step of the way through blog posts twice a week and a final presentation to the school. Grow a garden, direct a play, or learn guitar. At Hebron, PGs learn by experience and become their own self-advocates.
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Hebron entrepreneurs are responsible for the sales, financing, marketing, advertising, tracking and sustainability of their product or servicea broadcastworthy commercial is even part of the mix. Teams hear from guest judges who come to Hebron to advise on risk management, creating a business plan, borrowing and investing, and marketing. Past projects have included a snack-catering business in the dorms, limited edition t-shirts and a campus-wide movie rental service. Teamwork and imagination are the only prerequisites.

Beyond the core: Electives

The Hebron curriculum centers on the humanitiesEnglish, history, languages and the artsbalanced with the sciences, mathematics and technology. In addition to these core classes, you can take a range of electives, a few of which include: Computer Science Digital Media Entrepreneurship/Turning Points Environmental Studies Fundamentals of Power/Astronomy Human Anatomy & Physiology Intro to Studio Recording Photography Psychology Sculpture/Printmaking Western Philosophy/ Views from the Other Side World Religions
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Hebrons

Entrepreneurship Program gives motivated upper classmen the chance to launch their own small business for academic credit and diversify their course loads. Student teams take an idea from concept through start-up, designing and implementing a business plan right on the Hebron campus.

International Relations/Economics

CaREER CONNEcTION SEMINaRs

Hebron

is committed to equipping students with life skills that transcend classroom walls. Now more than ever, our graduates will need to be able to navigate the rapidly evolving professional, economic and social climates that lie ahead. Thats why weve designed the Career Connection Seminars, an afternoon of networking and discussion opportunities hosted by alumni and parents for Hebron seniors and postgrads. Students sign up for hour-long sessions about everything from starting a business to nailing your first interview, pushing them to think beyond Hebron. How do I get an internship? What makes a good resume? How can I use social media tools to network? Students even get a taste of industry perks: personalized business cards, name placards and portfolios. The day ends with a keynote address at a formal dinner with guest presenters and the Head of School.
ENGLIsH LaNGUaGE LEaRNERs (ELL) AcaDEMIc GUIDaNcE CENTER (AGC)

Hebrons AGC offers everything from SAT prep courses to study skills seminars tailored to each grade level and individual. Read more about how you might benefit from these diverse programs in Support on page 28.

International students from around the globe have been coming to Hebron for more than 150 years. Here youll find students from countries such as Japan, Poland, Brazil, China, Germany, Mexico, Jordan, Korea and Spainto name a few. To support international students in their transition to Hebron Academy, we offer an intermediate-level ELL program. Here, students benefit from specialized

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courses in literature and composition, science and

US history. Our ELL teachers work with international

students to develop strategies around reading and listening carefully, sequencing ideas in different types of writing, as well as public speaking and presenting.

 AP Courses
Hebrons Advanced Placement courses prepare students for corresponding assessments in the spring. Additionally, qualied students may prepare for the exam in the context of a regular class if the AP course is not offered. Hebron students have typically taken AP exams in Macro and Micro Economics, Psychology, Statistics, and foreign languages including Latin, French and Spanish. AP Physics and AP Studio Art offer sub-disciplines noted below for which students may test. AP Literature & Composition

destination HEBRON In a college journalism assignment on secondary education, I discussed how hands-on and enthusiastic teachers are at Hebron and how theyre not just educators to push another class to graduation. If a student struggles, they go out of their way to ensure that the individual succeeds beyond just getting his diploma. As closely as my college resembled Hebron, there is no place like Hebron Academy. AlUMNUS BRaNDoN R. 07 (FalMoUTh, ME)

AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics (Mechanics; Electricity AP US History AP Studio Art (2-Dimensional; 3-Dimensional; Drawing)
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& Magnetism)

 Sports by season
Fall
Cross country Field hockey Football Golf Soccer Trailblazing

Winter
Basketball Ice hockey Personal fitness Skiing Snowboarding Winter Pursuits/ Trailblazing

Spring
Baseball Lacrosse Softball Tennis Track & field Trailblazing

Athletics: CaUTION: LUMbERJacKs aT wORK

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Hebrons mission promises to help students develop in mind, body and spirit. Athletics is an important part of that equation, and thats why every Hebron student is required to participate in two physical activities each year. We offer a wide variety of sports and activities to meet most interests,

whether you prefer team sports like hockey and lacrosse or solo activities like golf and rock climbing. Hebron athletes like to compete, but each student charts his or her own course. Play football or soccer one season and choose personal fitness or Trailblazing the next.

Athletics here are all about the team mentality. Hebron makes trying a new sport an easy decision because skill level is less important than what you gain from working with your teammates and building friendships. Show up to practice with an open mind and leave the teaching to the coaches. Youll be proud of yourself for trying something new, and youll never forget the first time you rang the Victory Bell!
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Kelli

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NAME: YEAR:

Kelli Klassen
Senior/boarder Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada
(sample daily schedule)

6:20

Wake up

7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Entrepreneurship with Mr. Cummings 9:30  Comparative Literature with Ms. Layden 10:15 Advisories: Meet with my advisor, Mrs. LeBlanc, to practice my Last Word speech and get feedback 10:45 Anatomy & Physiology with Mr. Maldonis 11:45  Free period, head to College Counseling Office for a meeting with Mr. Mac 12:30 Lunch in the Dining Hall 1:00  Give an Admission tour as Green Key Coordinator 1:30 Spanish II with Mrs. Hemmings 2:30 Pre-Calculus with Mr. Baker

HOMETOWn: ACTIVITIES:

Soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, Green Key

leader
FAVORITE SPOT On CAMPUS: The porch in front of Sturtevant. I like doing my homework there in the evenings after dinner. FAVORITE DInInG HALL TREAT:

Mrs. Trundys chocolate chip cookiesyou cant go wrong. Ran for junior class presidentand I won!

SOMEThInG I DID AT HEBROn I nEVER ThOUGhT ID DO:

Kellis tips for getting the most out of your Hebron experience:
1. Pick up a new sport. I had never tried lacrosse before, and now its my favorite of the three I play you never know! 2. Build a daily routine. By living away from home, you have more independence, and chances are youll be much busier here than you can prepare for! Having a routine allows you to plan ahead. 3. Do homework in pieces. Hebron academics are challenging, and homework is designed to make you think. Get started on the following days assignments during your free periods. That way, youll have less when you sit down for study hall at night. 4. Run for student government. If you want a stake in how Hebron operates, be a class officer. Organize fundraisers and events, and be involved with whats happening in the Administration.

3:30  Stop by my room in Halford to change for practice 3:45 Soccer practice on Dwyer Fields 5:15  Dinner off campus with my advisory group 6:30  See friends, help plan Spirit Week with Community Life Team 7:309:30 Study Hall 10:30 10:45 Check-in Lights out

What Kelli wants you to know about Hebron:

Hebron is a big family. I came from a school with more than 1,000 kids, so coming here was eye opening. In my rst few weeks, I remember passing by people I didnt know who came right up to me and started a conversationI had never had that experience before, but thats the expectation here. No one is anonymous.

Talk to Hebron students and youll find that most of them love playing sports. Why? For one thing, its the best way to get involved and make friends fast, even if it means picking up a sport youve never played. But more importantly, its because theres a place for everyone here, from the most competitive athlete looking to take her talents to an NCAA college program to the novice whos never held a tennis racket or stuck his feet in ski boots. All are welcome, all compete. Our mascot is the Lumberjack, and we play prep schools from all over New England. Hebron coaches are also teachers, and they view athletics as another learning opportunity. Theyll get to know you in a whole new way. And whether you play on the varsity or junior varsity team, youll enjoy the benefits of athleticsphysical fitness and the camaraderie that comes from working together toward a common purpose. Youll also learn the satisfaction that comes from reaching personal goals and from ringing the Victory Bell.
destination HEBRON Im really happy with the memories Ive made with the Hebron football team, from the draining two-a-days to the bittersweet moment of returning equipment at the end of the season; and from the biggest parts of the game, like the brotherhood formed between our teammates, to even the smallest details, like the smell of fresh cut grass on the eld. JaKE T., SENioR (ColUMBUS, OH)
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 Lumberjack Success At Hebron, were proud of our

Lumberjacks. We eld competitive teams in 14 sports and love adding trophies to our shelves. Recent Jacks successes include: League championships in boys and girls soccer, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls basketball, baseball, alpine skiing, girls tennis, and golf League championships in field hockey ve out of the past six years New England finalists in boys hockey New England semi-finalists in boys basketball New England Small Schools seminalists in boys lacrosse New England tournament appearances in boys soccer, boys lacrosse and boys and girls basketball
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Blaze new trails

Hebron Academy is Maine at its best. The first thing youll notice when you come to campus is green everywhere: trees, fields, hills and trails1,500 acres of lakes and mountains for you to uncover. The best way to take advantage of Hebrons greatest asset is through Trailblazing, Hebrons outdoor skills activity offered all seasons. After classes each day, youll canoe, hike, ski, snowshoe or rock climb with your friends for the afternoon. On Mountain Day, classes come to a halt and the whole Hebron community caravans to a nearby peak for a day on the slopes. Youll also take part in Outing Club, which meets on weekends and is open to all Hebron students. Youll embark on day and overnight trips to the mountains and lakeside campgrounds, go ziplining and white-water rafting, or belay from a sheer rock face. Mr. Brouwer and other teachers will show you how to orienteer using a compass, paddle a kayak and construct a campsite from scratch. In the winter, check out Hebrons cross-country trails or throw on snowshoes and experience the woods in a whole new way. Mostly, youll find that Trailblazing is a great opportunity to get out of the classroom with friends and open your eyes to the natural beauty around you.
Hebrons Athletic Center is 54,000 square feet. What does that mean? Imagine four Olympic-sized swimming pools placed next to each other, and then add a few lanes.

Where we play
Hebrons Athletic Center opened in 2008 and plays host to almost all our sports and activities, rain or shine. A 30-foot rock wall, squash courts, workout center encased in floor-to-ceiling windows, elevated track and green-friendly technology are just a few of the perks in the AC. No matter the elements outdoors, there is always space to break a sweat or just play around.

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At Hebron, youll make friendships that last a lifetime with people from all over the world. I always say that Hebron is where I became the person I am. DEBBiE BlooMiNGDalE 83, cURRENT PaRENT

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Go Pink in the Rink each winter with the girls hockey squad. Educate your peers and community about breast cancer and show your support through fund raising and collaboration. Pink never looked so good!

Whether or not you choose to step outside your comfort zone is up to you, but Hebron will never cut you down for trying to be your own person. AllY S.,
SENioR (HEBRoN, ME) hEaDED To ThE UNiTED STaTES NaVal AcaDEMY

Arts: Avenues for all

The arts are alive at Hebron. Its apparent once you set foot on campus and see student creations adorning walls in classroom buildings and common areas. Sit in on a school meeting and enjoy a morning duet from your classmates or a personal composition from a teacher. Venture to the music rooms and youll hear everything from hip-hop to classical to jazz coming from the rehearsal rooms and practice spaces. Though only one visual or performing arts credit is required, at any given time nearly two thirds of all students are enrolled in an arts course. Hebron embraces art in all its forms and dedicates academic periods to rehearsals and lessons in addition to regularly scheduled courses like Printmaking
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The arts at Hebron will take you out of the classroom to let you find inspiration in your surroundings. Photography, Printmaking, Music Theory and Jazz Band are just samplings of whats offered. If you love the stage, you can become a member of the Hebron Academy Players or join the beloved One-Act Plays that happen in the spring, no acting experience needed. If youd prefer to start as a spectator, take in your classmates performances and the professional talent that comes to campus to perform for the community. For some, art is an established way of life, and for others its a welcome change in routine. Whatever your level, youll find faculty who will encourage you to reach your highest potential or begin your artistic journey.

and Studio Recording. If you want to pursue a field for which Hebron doesnt have a class, work with a faculty advisor and design an independent study from your own imagination for course credit. At Hebron, theres always a way to make it work.

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Art at Hebron takes lots of different shapes. Its built into the daily schedule but it goes way beyond the classroom. Students perform at morning meeting; athletes and teachers join the all-school musical; and each one of us is encouraged to share our work in galleries off campus or in national competitions. Personally I love painting but Im also getting into design and music. There are so many possibilities, and the faculty make it fun and relaxing.
OlIVIA, fREsHMAn

Olivia

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NAME: YEAR:

Olivia Grimmer
Freshman/day student Lewiston, Maine
(sample daily schedule)

6:30

Wake up

7:30 Ride to school 8:00  Genetics & Evolution with Dr. Swenton 9:00 Humanities History (Fresh Connections) with Mr. Middleton 9:45  School meeting: Freshman Health Topics presentation 10:30  Free period, go to Hupper Library to check emails and start homework 11:30 Algebra I with Mr. Smith 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Visit Lepage Center for the Arts to get help from Mr. Sanderson regarding Design project 2:15 Visit boarder friends in the dorm 2:45 Stop at the Union for a snack 3:00 Head to Athletic Center to warm up for home lacrosse game 4:00 Game starts 6:00 Head home for dinner and homework 10:30 Go to sleep

HOMETOWn: ACTIVITIES:

Soccer, alpine skiing, lacrosse, orchestra (violin), chorus

FAVORITE SPOT On CAMPUS: the Student Union. Its great for day students like me who want to relax and hang out. FAVORITE DInInG HALL MEAL:

Chicken patty sandwiches

Olivias tips for getting the most out of your Hebron experience:
1. If youre a day student, a couple times a month stick around after classes and sports are over. Its a great time to get extra help with teachers in a relaxed setting and join dorm activities, like pumpkin carving or ice cream trips. Being part of what goes on around campus after the school day ends adds a lot to your experience. 2. Pick up a new art formthe Art Department is one of the friendliest places on campus and is always open to students who want to get creative. You dont have to know what youre doingthe teachers are always there to help you out. 3. Take advantage of eld trips. Throughout the year, different teachers and departments take students to cool places like the Museum of Fine Arts or the Museum of Science in Boston. Theyre opportunities for hands-on learning and a nice change of scenery, especially for international students.

What Olivia wants you to know about Hebron:

You may think that to get the most out of being here you have to live on campus, but I nd that those opportunities are available to day students, too, thanks to really supportive faculty who go the extra mile to help you out or include you. Teachers are always accessible for anything, and it doesnt have to be related to homework. Theyre real people.

 Be a part: Co-curricular arts

Chorus Hebeegeebees (a capella group) Hebron Academy Players Jazz Band Orchestra One-Act Plays All-School Musical

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destination HEBRON Hebron fosters your talents and nurtures new ones. Its a place where no matter what you may consider your strong suits, you will not only improve them ten-fold but also discover interests you never even knew you had. No matter what youre into, Hebron will help you nd your niche.
MaX M., SENioR (NEwPoRT, RI) hEaDED To BowDoiN CollEGE

Visual and Performing

Arts Courses
Advanced Photography Advanced Topics in Music AP Studio Art Applied Music Design Digital Media Drawing History of Rock & Roll Instrumental/Vocal Music
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The gallery in Sturtevant features all kinds of student and teacher artwork seasonally and is open to the public. Hebron artists enjoy sharing their pieces with the community and gain valuable exposure for their talents.

Intro to Studio Recording Music Appreciation Music Theory Painting Photography Pottery Sculpture/Printmaking

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 Act Out!
Hebrons One-Act Plays are a spring high point for the entire community. Students of all backgrounds, many with no drama experience on their resumes, cast, direct and star in skits that leave a packed house with aching ribs. For many, the One-Acts provide a perfect opportunity to try your hand at acting on a smaller scale and on your own schedule.

Global talent comes to Maine

Three times a year, Hebron brings world renowned classical instrumentalists from around the globe to campus to perform on the Androscoggin Theater stage. The Cohen Concert series is a welcome addition to the Hebron cultural experience as well as an opportunity for aspiring student musicians to interact with professional performers.

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Where were from

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day at a place like school. At Hebron, theyre one and the same. Because of our location and our size, Hebron Academy is the community. Youll find this creates a special friendliness that permeates the campus.

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Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin

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What does community mean to you? It could be the

geographic location where you live or the people you interact with every

Community: Friends found

Small community = big opportunities. With just under 300 people on campus, each individuals

dren at a local school, or traveling across the Atlantic to contribute time to underserved communities in Africa. In the fall, the entire Hebron population piles into buses and treks across the state to serve areas in need during All-School Community Service Day. Teams clean up beaches, plant gardens, read to the elderly, and develop civic responsibility through action. In the spring, Senior Week is made memorable not only through the joy of white-water rafting and theme parks, but also through days spent giving back to a broader community from which seniors will soon depart. On a smaller scale, students with diverse interests rally friends, faculty, teammates and their advisory groups to participate in cause-related fundraising efforts: running half-marathons, creating artwork to

By You, for You

(student organizations):

contribution is felt. Join groups or activities that suit your interests, but dont hesitate to start your own. Students agree that not only does getting involved in co-curriculars help structure your time, but its first and foremost the best way to make friends. Youll meet kids with shared interests initially, but youll also encounter many with backgrounds different from yours. Because the community is small and mostly residential, youll really get to know people whom you may never have otherwise. Thats what makes Hebron special. The Hebron community extends beyond campus boundaries. Students and faculty uphold the importance of doing good by others, whether its holding the door for the person behind you, tutoring chil-

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Green Key (tour guides) Student government Math Team Athletic Leadership Committee GSTA-The Bridge (Hebrons gay-straight ally group) Community service Outing Club The Spectator (yearbook) Hebronian (newspaper) Etchings (literary & arts magazine) Hebeegeebees (a capella group) International Film Club Jazz Band

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Like some students from other countries, I wasnt able to visit Hebron before attending. When I came here for the first time, I was nervous, but it didnt take long for me to recognize the kindness here. Teachers and students are friends. I went running each week with my math teacher and his dog to train for crosscountry, and I improved my English by playing card games with my ELL teacher. You can be yourself while also being part of the team.
MAkOtO, sOPHOMORE

Makoto

FRIDAY, SPRING tERm

NAME: YEAR:

Makoto Watanabe
Sophomore/boarder Tokyo, Japan
(sample daily schedule)

7:45

Wake up

8:15 Breakfast 8:30 Algebra II with Mrs. Bonis 9:30  Computer Science with Mr. DeSorbo 10:15  School meeting: Beat the Beard contest between students and teachers 10:4512:30 English Language Learners (ELL) with Ms. Marsden 12:35  Lunch, get research help in Hupper Library 1:30 Biology with Ms. Roy 2:30 Pottery with Ms. Eschenbach 3:15 Head to Allen Field for track warm-ups 3:30 Track practice 5:30  Dorm cookout outside Sturtevant Hall, play frisbee in the Bowl with Mr. Baker and classmates 6:30 Portland trip to watch a Sea Dogs baseball game and have dinner in the Old Port 11:00 11:05 Check-in Lights out

HOMETOWn: ACTIVITIES:

Cross country, skiing, track, piano

The running trails that take you through Hebrons woods and nearby ponds. There is always somewhere new to explore.
FAVORITE SPOT On CAMPUS: SOMEThInG I DID AT HEBROn I nEVER ThOUGhT ID

Picked up pottery. I also learned how to play Ultimate Frisbee and went rock climbing for the rst time.
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Makotos tips for getting the most out of your Hebron experience:
1. Make friends with day students and get off campus once in a while. They love hosting boarders at their house for a weekend. 2. Join a sports team in the fall. Even if you dont play a sport thats usually offered in autumn, sign up for one so that you can come to Hebron before things get really busy. Youll get a head start on living in a dorm and making friends. Plus, sports are a common language among everyone! 3. Share your culture. If youre an international student, use opportunities like International Dinner to teach your classmates about where you come from. 4. If youre an international student, avoid speaking your native language too often. You will have plenty of support from the ELL program and advisors. It helps to sit with kids who arent from your country at meals.

What Makoto wants you to know about Hebron:

Back home in Tokyo, there were buildings everywhere and very few trees or open spaceI felt boxed in. Coming to Hebron, I saw stars for the rst time. I have taken advantage of the campus and surrounding area as much as possible, whether Im running crosscountry in the fall or skiing every day in the winter. Sometimes we even have class outdoors when the weather is nice. The physical environment at Hebron is as much a part of the community as the people are.

sell, collecting books, hosting bake sales and raffles, and collaborating with peer schools on special projects. Serving the community is a key component of Hebrons residential life and advisory programs, providing meaningful off-campus experiences for Hebron students. There are plenty of ways to feel part of the Hebron community that are built into the academic week. Here are just a few: Beat the BeardStudent-teacher contests held at school meetings. Read more in Lumberjack Lingo in the back of this guide. Cohen Concert Series Community service trips International DinnerStudents from abroad replicate native cuisine and put on a feast for the whole school. The Last Word Lumberjack DayLearn more on page 30. Mountain Day Musical MondaysStudents, teachers and staff are invited to perform a number at school meeting to commence the week on a high note. Sit-down DinnerOnce a week, boarding students dine beside faculty at small tables for some extra catch-up time. Spirit WeekOrganized three times a year by the Community Life Team, students and faculty dress up according to a different theme each day of the week. Yovic Speaker SeriesExperts come to campus and speak to Hebron students about topics like social responsibility and the environment each trimester. Zombie WalkYep, its the walk of the undead. Students and teachers are divided into walkers, runners and zombies and dress accordingly.
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Seniors have The Last Word

Each member of the senior class takes to the stage and addresses the school community in a public speaking exercise called The Last Word, a special Hebron tradition. The topic is entirely up to the presenter, who works with his or her advisor to practice and prepare a twoto four-minute speech delivered during school meetings. It may sound scary, but any recent Hebron grad will tell you how amazing youll feel afterward.

destination HEBRON Fresh off the plane from Nevada I see a man [Mr. Moose] holding a sign with my name on it. He greeted me with a big smile and a hello. That made me relax a lot. During the ride to Hebron Im thinking Will I t in? Whats the weather like? Why are there so many trees? The adjustment to Hebron was much smoother than I thought it could be.
RoYcE F., SENioR (LaS VEGaS, NV)

A home in Hebron
Whats it like to live at school?
When you first get to campus, youll be greeted by student dorm proctors and resident faculty wholl
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and serve as major supports in adjusting to living on campus. After a few weeks theyll feel like family looking out for your best interest. Whats great about living in residence is the range of people youll befriend. Time spent in the dorm between classes, on weekends and after hours is when you really get to know each other, but theres always plenty to do outside your room. Youll find games of Ultimate Frisbee in the Bowl after dinner

or student-teacher art shows and performances to attend in the Lepage Center for the Arts; if you prefer to simply hang out and grab a snack, head to the Union. During post-season, buses will take fans off campus to cheer on their fellow Lumberjacks and enjoy some time away. Youll benefit from a healthy combination of structure, fun and independence in a close-knit community.

help you move in and get settled. Meetings, activities and ice breakers will get you acquainted with all the students in your dorm, and pretty soon youll have a daily routine of getting up, eating breakfast in the Dining Hall, and going to class and sports with your hall mates. Faculty members live on each floor

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The meaning of LIFE

Hebrons LIFE program is the cornerstone of our students residential living experience. LIFE stands for Living in a Family Environment, a curriculum designed to help all Hebron students communicate effectively with their peers and elders, become accountable citizens of a community, challenge one another intellectually and have fun. At LIFE weekly meetings boarders break into small discussion teams or outing groups. Faculty members and guest speakers facilitate intense dialogue about a chosen theme, such as diversity, substance abuse or postsecondary education. LIFE meetings take the shape of exciting activities, off-campus learning opportunities and community service. All participants benet from the freedom to express views and learn from one another in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

Where we live
Two-thirds of Hebron students live on campus in one of three dormitories:

Atwood Hall is for freshman and sophomore boys new to Hebron. Atwood is a smaller dorm that engenders a sense of closeness key to new students Hebron experience. Dorm Head Ms. G-L is a longtime faculty member and Atwood resident who enacts structure and fun.
Upperclass boys live in Sturtevant Home. While Sturtevant is the biggest dorm on campus, halls are mixed by grade level, promoting interaction between students of all ages and interests. A faculty apartment anchors either end of each hall on all oors, so dorm parents are just a few steps away often with snacks or answers to homework questions.
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Girls live in Halford Hall, located next to the Athletic Center. Floors in Halford are mixed among grade levels. Young ladies enjoy spa nights, movie nights and special outings just for the female community.

Get up and get out

Homecoming dance Water slide in the Bowl Four-square tournament Live bands and musicians Pumpkin carving Halloween carnival Movie night in the Dining Hall Video game nights in the Union Intramural tournaments like dodge ball, frisbee, volleyball and wiffle ball Dances Entertainers like comedians and hypnotists Winter Carnival Week: theme days (pajama day, school spirit day) and special evening events, like half-court shot and an ice cream social Casino night Prom Pep rallies and bonfires Hogwarts Dinner Snow tubing in the Bowl
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Rediscover Weekends
Hebron weekends are what you want them to be: downtime, action-packed madness, or a break from being on campus. Hang out with friends in the dorm and watch movies on a rainy day; go ziplining or apple picking nearby; or head to the city for a Portland Pirates hockey game. Hebrons Community Life Team collaborates with you, the participant, to organize outings and activities that interest, stimulate and never bore. Weekends provide opportunities for you to catch up on much needed rest, spend time with day students, or visit family at home; its your independence. If you choose to stay local, theres always a fun variety of happenings on-campus open to everyone.

Spa night in Halford Hall Valentines Day dinner Spelling bees Mr. Hebron contest Spirit Week Spring Parents Day One-Act Plays

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nORTh COnWAy fRyEBURG PORTLAnD SACO/OLD ORChARD BEACh BEThEL BIG ADVEnTURE (laser tag, rock climbing, mini golf) NORWAy (movies and restaurants) SOUTh PARIS (ice cream trips) FREEPORT , ME, KITTERy , ME and NORTh COnWAy , NH (retail outlet shopping) SACO/OLD ORChARD BEACh (surng, shopping, camping, theme parks) SUGARLOAf (skiing/riding, golf) SUnDAy RIVER (skiing/riding, golf) FRyEBURG and other local fairs BOSTOn (shopping, Red Sox baseball, Bruins hockey and Boston Cannons lacrosse games) LEWISTOn/AUBURn fREEPORT

PORTLAnD Old Port (historic district, shops, restaurants) Portland Symphony Orchestra Portland Stage (live theater) MAnChESTER Portland Pirates (hockey) Portland Sea Dogs (baseball) Portland Civic Center (rock concerts) Maine Mall (shopping) Comedy Connection Portland (live comedy) Portland Trails (hiking, walking, biking) Ferry to the islands Higgins Beach and nearby beaches First Friday Art Walks BOSTOn

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MAINE LIGHTHOUSE ALONG THE SHORE SHOPPING & DINING IN HISTORIC PORTLAND HOCKEY TEAM

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destination HEBRON My favorite Hebron memories: fresh morning air the bell ringing every hour in the School Building backpacks lining the hallway hearing everyones alarm clocks go off in the morning waking up on the weekends knowing I can go back to bed crickets in the night BEN L., JUNioR (SoUTh PoRTlaND, ME)

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G U T T E R

The school atmosphere is positive and inclusive, and its clear that members of the faculty and staff are very caring. Theres a great deal of academic and individual confidence building at Hebron. JohN DoNahUE 84,
CURRENT PaRENT

You dont have to go it alone at Hebron. If you need help or

have a question, youll find theres a faculty member close by. Teachers live in the dorms, eat in the Dining Hall, coach teams and serve as adviof opportunity to talk with adults, to get advice or seek out an opinion.
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sors. Interacting with faculty in so many different ways gives you plenty

Being at Hebron made the difference for me between going to school in Canada and accomplishing my dream here in the States. At Hebron there is a small school population, so you get the time and attention from teachers, coaches, college advisors, and even the higher-ups like the Head of School. Its a privilege for a student to be at an institution where the Headmaster and your college advisor will make calls to universities on your behalf. That personal touch makes a big difference in the college application process.
MiKE F., PoSTGRaDUaTE (MoNTREal, QUEBEc) hEaDED To UNioN CollEGE

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Support: At every turn

Hebron is a place where youre known by name from your first day. Faculty get to know where youre from, your strengths and your struggles. In addition to the network youll start building within your first week on campus, Hebron offers specific support to all students, such as:
ADvIsING

visor is one great resource of many available to you at Hebron, and he or she is always just a few steps away.
AcaDEMIc GUIDaNcE CENTER (AGC)

Need

some extra time to finish tests? Unsure of how to approach your homework? Is there a certain subject that leaves you stumped? Hebrons Academic Guidance Center is designed to support students with learning differences or who need help developing better study strategies and organizational skills. The AGC offers skills seminars to incoming freshmen and sophomores, SAT preparation courses and structured and assisted study halls. If you need more consistent help, regular periods during the school day are reserved for Academic Guidance, where you can meet with your team of coaches to get a head start on coursework and find answers

As an incoming student, youre as-

signed an advisor wholl ease your transition to life at Hebron. Youll meet weekly on Tuesday mornings in small groups (sometimes on their couch, in their
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kitchen or on their porch) and sit together at school meetings three times a week. Advisory groups are close-knit and tend to be made up of students and faculty members with shared interests; youll spend time together off campus grabbing ice cream or catching a movie, in addition to checking in on your grades and how youre adjusting to school. Your ad-

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The support you get at Hebron lets you thrive. I get support through Study Hall, the Academic Guidance Center, my weekly advisory group, my teachers, my coaches, my dorm parents and even the college counseling office. Hebrons teachers and staff are experts at teaching to the individual because they get to know us at such a personal level. Theyre a big safety net that helps me recognize my strengths and weaknesses and then work on them. DAn, JunIOR

Dan

THURSDAY, wINtER tERm

NAME: YEAR:

Dan Warner
Junior/boarder Windham, New Hampshire

7:00

Wake up

7:20 Breakfast 7:45  Jazz Band practice in Lepage Center for the Arts 8:30 Advanced Topics in Music with Mr. Lawson 9:30 Academic Guidance with Mr. Flynn (sample daily schedule) 10:15  Community meeting in Androscoggin Theater: African dance performance 11:00  United States History with Mr. Bonis 11:45 American Literature with Mrs. LeBlanc 12:30  Lunch off campus with advisory group 1:30 Algebra II with Mrs. Bonis 2:30 Spanish II with Mrs. Hemmings 3:20 Pack up snowboard gear, head to Sunday River 6:30 Return to campus, relax and eat dinner in the Union with team 7:309:30 Study Hall 11:00 Check-in 11:10 Lights out

HOMETOWn: ACTIVITIES:

soccer, snowboarding, track, Jazz

Band (sax) Musical Mondays. We didnt have morning meetings at my old school, only advisory meetings. We never got to be with the whole community in one place, but Musical Mondays are great because you get to see how musically talented people are. Its nice to see them get a piece of the spotlight.
FAVORITE HEBROn TRADITIOn: FAVORITE CLASS:

American Lit with Mrs. LeBlanc. I used to not like English, but Mrs. LeBlanc makes it fun with creative projects that combine our personal interests with the subject matter.

Dans tips for getting the most out of your Hebron experience:
1. Smile and say hello. When I rst toured Hebron, what I noticed right away was how welcoming people were they stopped their conversations just to greet my family and me. If youre kind to everyone, youll make friends easily and get more out of your time here. 2. Check out the Academic Guidance Center (AGC). Even if youre not assigned to it, its a great resource for studying tips, getting feedback on a paper, or learning how to manage your time. 3. Ask for extra help. Teachers are supportive, accessible and there to help you; you just have to speak up.

What Dan wants you to know about Hebron:

Having Study Hall each night during the week is really helpful. It lets you fully dedicate yourself to one thing: getting your homework done. Most people at Hebron are involved in a bunch of activities that keep their minds busy all day, but Study Hall in your dorm room quiets your brain and lets you be productive. That structure is important for kids new to boarding, and theres always a teacher on duty just a few feet away for support. Even though youre working independently, you dont ever feel stuck.

to questions that arise. The AGCs team approach ensures that youre always in touch with faculty who can help you address all areas that need attention and stay in control of your workload.
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fairs and meet with representatives who come to campus each year. Parents may also attend Hebron seminars and events that address questions specific to your child and provide exposure to authorities in the field, including admission officers from local colleges. Throughout the process, students maintain constant contact with their counselor, advisor and family.
TEcHNOLOGY

curriculum unique to Hebron. Produce short films or commercials using iMovie in Digital Media or dive into the language of computer processing with Java in Computer Science. Students, teachers and parents are in constant communication thanks to Hebrons online portal, a personalized dashboard accessing grades, assignments, schedules, media and more. So, if you missed class for a college visit, check the Portal to get your homework, or email your teacher using campus-wide WiFi on your laptop.

Hebrons college

counselors work with students and their families beginning in earnest the fall of junior year. Through formal programs and self-assessments, youll narrow your choices to find the colleges and universities that best fit your interests and abilities. Consistent meetings with your counselor address everything from how to break down an application to effective interviewing and how to boost SAT scores. Youll have the chance to travel to college

Hebron embraces technology as

a means for students, faculty and parents to stay connected, be productive and enhance learning. In addition to the 60-plus Macs and PCs in campus computer labs, as well as Smartboards and projectors, technology has given rise to an entire

Where are they now? A sampling of recent college acceptances

Amherst College Bard College Bates College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College College of the Holy Cross Colorado College Columbia University Cornell University Elmira College Emory University Fashion Institute of Technology Ithaca College Manhattanville College Middlebury College Montana State University Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Oberlin College Parsons New School for Design Providence College Quinnipiac University Rochester Institute of Technology Salve Regina University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Smith College St. Lawrence University Syracuse University Tufts University UCLA Union College United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of New England University of New Hampshire University of Richmond University of Southern California University of Southern Maine University of St Andrews (Scotland) University of Washington in St. Louis Wheaton College

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Lumberjack Day celebrates students return to campus in the fall; eating contests, relay races and tug-o-war are just a few of the shenanigans that follow. Make sure to don your best annel!

Come visit!
destination HEBRON Hebron Academy completely changed the direction of where I was going with my life. I credit the school with any successes that Ive had, more so than my college, and I feel indebted to the educational experience it gave me. AlUMNa DEVoN B. 96 (SaN FRaNciSco, CA)

Admission: Coming to Hebron

Take the next step
Come see Hebron Academy for yourself. Walk around our beautiful campus and meet our down-to-earth, friendly students and faculty. Hebron Academy 339 Paris Road PO Box 309 Hebron, ME 04238
207-966-5225

By introducing you to the people here and sharing a slice

of what our community has to offer you and your family, we hope weve piqued your interest in Hebron Academy. To get your own impression, attend an open house or schedule a personal campus tour. Talk to our students and find out what they like about Hebron.

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We think youll like it here, too.

Hebron Academy welcomes inquiries and applications from all individuals regardless of age, color, gender, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of admission, education, employment, nancial aid, student activities and other school-administered programs.

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Hebron by the numbers

Year founded: 1804 Students: 250 Faculty: 45 Student/faculty ratio: 7:1 Average class size: 12 States represented: 21 Countries represented: 13 Boarders: 155 Male/female ratio: 60:40 Athletics: 27 interscholastic teams in 14 sports Academics: 80 courses in 8 disciplines Students on need-based nancial aid: 45% Students going to college: 100%

Every Hebron grad should

Give a speech Climb a mountain Go apple picking Ring the Victory Bell with your teammates Perform on stage Snowshoe through Hebrons woods Stargaze on a clear night Apply for an absentee ballot or vote Learn another language Sleep outdoors Climb the Clock Tower Write a thank-you note

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Lumberjack Lingo
Every Hebronian should be familiar with these idioms unique to the Academy: Beat the BeardA series of memorable contests
(think sing-offs, balancing acts and impersonations) that happen between a bold student and faculty member during Friday school meeting

Hogwarts DinnerHebron may not be home to

witches and warlocks, but we can pretend. In the wintertime the community is divided into Hogwarts houses, dons wizardly attire and enjoys a ghoulish feast in the Dining Hall.

Mrs. Trundy treatsStudents, faculty, staff

and visitors all fall victim to the scrumptious temptations that Mrs. Trundy, Hebron baker extraordinaire, has been creating from scratch for more than 25 years. Try the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies or blonde brownies.

The BowlThe grassy basin in the middle of

campus. In the winter its a tubing paradise and in the spring its the spot for Ultimate Frisbee, slip n slide and bocce.

JacksA nickname for the Lumberjacks, the tried

and true Hebron mascot

Old BrickThe oldest building on campus (made

of, well, brick!), former home to Hebron founder and champion Deacon William Barrows

MAISADStands for Maine Association of

Independent School Athletic Directors, but simply put its the athletic league in which most Hebron teams compete.

The BridgeHebrons gay-straight ally group

made up of students and faculty. The Bridge organizes important campus events throughout the year like the Day of Silence and partners with community organizations such as the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) .

The UnionThe go-to student hangout spot

where you can relax, play ping pong, or grab a tasty snack between classes or after a big game

Mr. HebronThe Academys gentlemen strut

their stuff in a cross between a talent show and a beauty pageant. Proceeds raised from the spectacle benefit community organizations.

Victory BellThe symbol of Hebron values and

tradition, the Victory Bell overlooks the athletic elds. Teams, student groups, parents and alumni are encouraged to ring the bell to celebrate achievements.

HebeegeebeesHebrons select student

a capella ensemble that performs at school assemblies and often travels off campus to local competitions and festivals

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Hebron Academy
339 Paris Road PO Box 309 Hebron, ME 04238 207-966-5225