Endowment Giving at BA

Bridgton Academy's endowment supports a number of initiatives, including student scholarship, faculty professional development, and facilities management. Bridgton Academy is actively seeking to grow our endowment, which currently stands at approximately $4.4 million dollars. Our endowment provides an ongoing source of financial support for our mission. Every year, a portion of BA's investment returns are used to support the annual costs of operating the school. The majority of Bridgton's endowments are restricted for particular purposes established by their donors.

If you would like to talk to Bridgton Academy about creating a lasting gift through the creation of your own endowment, please contact Jessica Priola in the Development Office at (207) 647-3322, ext. 1219 or email jpriola@bridgtonacademy.org.

The following endowments have been created by fellow Bridgton alumni, parents, and friends. We welcome contributions to any or all of these funds.

Restricted Endowments:

James "Jake" Laferriere Chair of Excellence in Teaching (Est. 2004)
Created by the Barr family – Edward, Nancy, and Andrew Barr '99. A faculty chair in honor of former BA teacher Jake Laferriere. The endowed chair is awarded every five years to a current faculty member who embodies the qualities that Jake Laferriere demonstrated as a teacher, including mastering his/her discipline, fostering academic courage in his students, and showing a genuine concern for the well being of the young men entrusted to his care.

Esther Spratt Fund (Est. 1975)
By the will of Esther Spratt, income for the benefit of the Spratt Mead Museum.

Winburn M. Stables Fund (Est. Unkown)
Created by Mr. Ernest Stevens and Mr. Winburn Staples to commemorate the history of Staples children attending Bridgton Academy. Income from fund to be used for payment of faculty salaries.

Andrew F. Staub '04 Professional Development Fund (Est. 2004)
Created by Andrew Staub, a member of Bridgton Academy's Class of 2004. A faculty stipend established to enhance the vitality and currency of Bridgton Academy, its faculty, and its programs of instruction.

Sylvester Library Fund (Est. 1942)
By the will of Dr. Charles B. Sylvester, the yearly income to be expended for the maintenance and upkeep of the Bridgton Academy Library.


Endowed Scholarship Funds:

Douglas R. Avery Scholarship Fund (Est.  1999)
Awarded annually in honor of faculty member Doug Avery to a deserving student that plays football.

Evan G. Demoulas '74 Scholarship Fund (Est. 1997)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete.

Vicker V. DiGravio, Jr. Scholarship Fund (Est. 2000)
Created by Mrs. Lucille DiGravio, the widow of Vic DiGravio. This scholarship is awarded to a student from Quincy, Weymouth, or Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Waldron E. Fernald '23 Bequest
By the will of Waldron Fernald, to be awarded to assist in the payment of tuition and other school expenses for current or prospective Bridgton Academy students who have shown good scholastic and citizenship characteristics.

Michael W. Fuller '82 Scholarship Fund (Est. 2004)
Awarded annually to a 'good kid.'

Richard L. Goldsmith Scholarship Fund (Est. 1974)
Established to honor Headmaster Richard L. Goldsmith, to be awarded to a student of good character, preferably from Maine, who is active in an extracurricular activity.

Charles Hall Gould Scholarship Fund (Est. 1932)
Created by the will of Maria Kitson Gould for the purpose of funding a scholarship for young men who need preparation for college.

Howard H. Held III '82 Scholarship Fund (Est. 1985)
Begun by the parents of Howard Held '82 who was killed in an accident. The Held Scholarship is added to from time to time by alumni and friends. The scholarship is awarded to a student from New Hampshire who plays soccer and is interested in mechanical engineering.

Annie M. Howe Scholarship Fund (Est. 1903)
By the will of Caroline M. Smith and Dr. E.H. Chadbourne, the income of this fund is to be designated to purchasing text books and aiding deserving students.

George H. Ingalls Scholarship Fund (Est. pre-1932)
By the will of George H. Ingalls to establish a fund to assit needy and worthy scholars from the Bridgton area.

Otis F. Jillson Scholarship Fund (Est. 1986)
Created by the family and friends of Dr. Otis Jillson, a Bridgton graduate and longtime trustee. The fund is awarded to a deserving student.

Flora H. Kershaw Scholarship Fund (Est. 1997)
Created by Academy alumnus and former trustee, Ted Kershaw '48, in honor of his mother. Awarded annually to a deserving student.

S. Dexter Nutting Scholarship Fund (Est. 1987)
Established by Albert D. Nutting in memory of his father S. Dexter Nutting, Bridgton Academy Class of 1893. The scholarship is for a deserving student, preferably from the state of Maine.

Samuel F. Perley Scholarship Fund (Est. 1930)
From the estate of Mary C. Perley, the Samuel F. Perley scholarship fund was created to assist students from the town of Naples, Maine, to attend Bridgton Academy.

Fred Leroy Pottle & Annette Kemp Pottle Scholarship (Est. 1975)
Given by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Pottle, who graduated from Bridgton Academy in 1893. The income from the funds is to be used for scholarships for deserving students.

John D. Powers '91 Scholarship Fund (Est. 1996)
Created by the parents of the late John Powers, Bridgton Academy Class of 1991. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student from western Massachusetts.

Vitold F. Wallace '33 Scholarship Fund (Est. 2002)
By the will of Vitold "Bikes Wallace '33. Awarded to an incoming student-athlete who has great recommendations as a person.

William and Beatrice White Scholarship Fund (Est. 1982)
Established by Mr. and Mrs. White to fund a partial scholarship for a minority student or a student from the state of Maine.

David Wilcox '82 Scholarship Fund (Est. 1980)
Created by the parents of David Wilcox, who was killed in an automobile accident. The scholarship is in David's honor is awarded to a deserving student.

Warren E. Youker Scholarship Fund (Est. 1981)
A scholarship fund established by family, alumni, and friends of Warren Youker, longtime Outing Club Director at Bridgton Academy. The scholarship is to be presented annually to a worthy young man who fits the high standards of character of Mr. Youker, and who has demonstrated interest and respect for his fellow man, wild life, and the environment.

Endowed Awards & Prizes:

Edward F. Brown Fund (Est. Unknown)
By the will of the Honorable Edward F. Brown. Prizes awarded for speeches, debates, and essays.

Leland S. Buck, Jr. '42 Fund (Pre-1975)
Given by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Buck '13 of Maine in memory of their son, Leland Buck '42. Interest from the fund is given annually to the student who contributed the most to Bridgton during their year through the example of character and helpful interest in student affairs.

Addie M. Chadbourne Fund (Est. 1920)
By the will of Addie Chadbourne, daughter of the Honrable George E. Chadbourne. Interest from the fund is awarded annually to the student with the highest class standing for the year.

Annie R. and Horace A. Flint, Jr. Improvement Fund (Est. 1978)
Created by Martha Flint '52 in honor of her mother and brother, both graduates of Bridgton Academy. Award is given annually for improvement in study habits, general attitude, and concern for the Academy.

Alexander D. Harry, Jr. '58 Memorial Commencement Award and Scholarship Fund (Est. 2006)
Created by the classmates, family, and friends of the late Al Harry '58 and endowed by his wife, Ms. Maryann Morris, this award is presented annually to the most improved football player. In the future, a scholarship will also be awarded.

Dianne C. Fabello Memorial Fund (Est. 1999)
Established by John and Elaine Fabello, the parents of Dianne Fabello, for an award to a student who has demonstrated exceptional interest in his fellow students.

Lee & Carol Noble Fine Arts Award (Est. 1986)
Established by Lee and Carol Noble, awarded to a student who has excelled in the area of Fine Arts.

Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival Fund (Est. 1984) 
Given by the Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival, Inc. for income to be used to award a student with a graduation prize for special interest and ability in the arts.

Edward W. Spooner Memorial Prize (Est. 1956)
By the will of Frances L. Spooner for an annual prize. Determined by the faculty prior to commencement, this award is given to the student designated as the most outstanding in general excellence of studies, loyalty, and uprightness of character.

Arthur B. Stebbins '67 Jr. Award (Est. 1970's)
An award created by the Stebbins family, to be presented to the student who has best demonstrated through his actions the spirit and tradition of the Bridgton Academy Outing Club.

Sylvester Prize Fund (Est. 1942)
By the will of Dr. Charles B. Sylvester, former president of the Board of Trustees, for the purpose of sponsoring an annual spelling contest.

Unrestricted Endowment Funds:

Electra H. Fickett Outstanding Citizenship Fund (Est. 1962)
Established by Richard Fickett '53 in honor of his grandmother, an unrestricted fund designed to assist and recognize outstanding citizenship within the Academy.

Albert W. Meserve Fund (Est. 1968)
From the wills of Albert and Lena Meserve, the income to be used for general purposes of the Academy.

Charles H. Payson and Margaret Merrill Payson Fund (Est. 1936)
Gift of bonds to establish a fund to be used for the Academy's administration purposes.

Jeanette W. Payson Fund (Est. 1956)
By the will of Jeanette Payson, the income to be used as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate for the establishment of classes of practical value to students, or for scholarship awards to students upon graduation.

J.W. Weston Fund (Est. 1969)
Created by the will of Annie Twitchell in memory of her father (a former Bridgton Academy principal) and brothers. To be used as the trustees may deem most appropriate.

Lucia Whitman Russell Fund (Est. 1971)
Begun by Lucia Russell in memory of her mother, the income to be used for general administrative purposes.

Hiram Willard Memorial Fund (Est. 1958)
By the will of Christine Willard, designated for the general and unrestricted use of the Academy.