Archive for October, 2011
Posted by Webmaster | October 31, 2011 |
Dear NYA Community:
I am sad to report that on Sunday evening, October 30, Elmer Libby passed away. Our school has lost another long-time friend whose career began in 1961 and continued until 2011, when he was no longer able to easily move around campus. Elmer served most of his tenure as the Head of Maintenance, helping to make NYA’s facilities what they are today. The 1969 yearbook recorded this fitting tribute: “Wherever we went…on campus…somehow litter accumulated. Left to Elmer Libby and his crew to clean up as well as keep us warm, mend the broken, and finally to be the best guys on campus.” This remembrance from students of a unique and humble man who loved being a part of our school captures his quiet and dedicated service over the last half century.
Please visit this article about Elmer’s surprise 90th birthday celebration and 50-year NYA milestone.
At this time, no services are planned. However, we are in the process of determining how to best honor his memory and are in touch with his family to do this in a way Elmer would have hoped.
Yours truly,
Brad Choyt
Head of School
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 31, 2011 |
On Wednesday, November 2, at 5:30 pm, the NYA Boys Soccer team (#9 seed) will face Waynflete (#2 seed) at Fitzpatrick Stadium to decide the Western Regional Class C Champion. There is no charge for admission. NYA pulled off another upset last Friday, defeating Lisbon High School (#4 seed) to advance to the finals for the third consecutive year. GO, PANTHERS!
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 27, 2011 |
The NYA Boys’ Soccer team defeated St. Dom yesterday by a score of 3-2 in a thrilling back and forth contest. NYA is the #9 seed in this year’s Class C Western Regional Tournament and St. Dom hosted us as the #1 seed. The loss was St. Dom’s first of the season.
NYA advances to play #4 seed Lisbon who defeated Sacopee Valley by a score of 1-0. The game is scheduled for 3:00pm on Friday, October 28, at Lisbon.
Congratulations to the team.
Go Panthers!!
~ Mike Dutton, Director of Athletics
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 27, 2011 |
One of the graduation requirements for seniors at NYA is the “Senior Speech,” an original presentation designed to demonstrate public speaking skills. On Wednesdays throughout most of the academic year, the school community – including the entire student body, faculty, staff, and family members - eagerly gathers to listen. On Wednesday, October 26, Cailean (“Nugget”) Lane presented his senior speech, in which he paid tribute to “Bud” Flaherty, a history teacher (and so much more) who devoted his entire (41 years) career to NYA and who succumbed to cancer recently. With Cay’s permission, we are sharing it with you here … Thank you, Nugget!
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 26, 2011 |
Congratulations to Morgan for receiving a 2011 Milken Educator Award! Here’s the story from the Press Herald.
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 25, 2011 |
In a hard fought game against #1 seed Sacopee Valley, the NYA Field Hockey team came up with a 2-1 win to advance to the Class C State Championship game. Kayla Rose scored both goals and Elizabeth Coughlin came up with some big saves to preserve the win.
NYA will travel to Yarmouth High School on Saturday, October 29 to defend its state title versus Winthrop, who beat Dexter 1-0 to earn a trip to Yarmouth. The game time is 1:00 pm.
Congratulations to the players, coaches and parents on a fine win. Go, Panthers!!!
~ From Mike Dutton, Director of Athletics
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 25, 2011 |
On Saturday, October 29, both NYA Varsity Cross Country Teams are competing in the Class C State Championships at Twin Brook in Cumberland. Girls race at 11:00am; the boys defend their state title at 11:45am. Go, Panthers!
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 25, 2011 |
On Wednesday, October 26, the NYA Varsity Boys Soccer Team (seeded #9) will travel to Auburn to face #1 seed St. Dom’s in a Class C West Regional quarterfinal matchup. Game time is 3:30pm. Go, Panthers!
Posted by Lisa Robbins | October 24, 2011 |
On Tuesday, October 25, at 3:30pm at Thornton Academy, #2 seed NYA will take on #1 seed Thornton Academy for the West Regional Class C Championship. Come out and cheer for the NYA Panthers! Go, Panthers!
Posted by Mr. Gerrity | October 20, 2011 |
NYA’s final game was this past Monday against Lake Region. Lake Region scored first in the first half but after that NYA kept them at bay. In the second half Chloe Leishman scored NYA’s first goal to tie the game up at 1-1. The game remained tied as NYA forced a double overtime, until Lake Region scored to win the game. Despite the loss it was one of NYA’s best games of the season.
-Thank you manager CJ Davis for this writeup
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