UPPER SCHOOL
NATIONAL EXCELLENCE
GREGORY J. SCHNEIDER Head of School
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very year, I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to be a member of the Berwick community. Separate from the inspiring academic rigor, the nurturing support, the college preparation and placement, and the opportunities for creative expression and athletic competition - this is an authentic place. Whether you are an academic, an artist, an athlete, or a combination of all three, you will be able to be yourself here. Our families come from an incredible range of economic backgrounds and life experiences, and our teachers are passionate not only about their subject area but about working with students. As the Head of this School, I am proud of the sense of energy and change that is underway at this dynamic place. Recently, the Board of Trustees asked me to craft a vision statement for our school, and we collectively landed on the notion of National Excellence and Seacoast Values as a helpful way for people to understand how we see ourselves while offering a sense of our aspirations. We believe this community stands for excellence on a national level, and that we offer one of the finest educations available, supported by world-class faculty and administrators. However, we know there are other schools that might make a similar claim. We seek national recognition for doing what we do best rather than through imitation of other fine schools. Our connection to the Seacoast region infuses the Berwick experience with a sense of balance, authenticity, perspective, and humility that makes us truly unique. As a day school for three states, we know that families move to this region looking for a quality of life for their family that is second to none. Berwick benefits from these family values and supports our students in the embodiment of these ideals.
Yours,
Gregory J. Schneider B.A. Amherst College M.Ed. Harvard University
SEACOAST VALUES
“We believe this community stands for excellence on a national level, and that we offer one of the finest educations available, supported by world-class faculty and administrators.�
CORE VALUES:
Balance Engagement Excellence Integrity
BALANCE
Berwick students are not just scholars, athletes, and artists. They are diverse individuals with a host of passions and members of a school community that allows them to balance a myriad of opportunities.
ACADEMICS
SHIELA ESTEN Upper School Director
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erwick’s Upper School is a community where it is cool to be smart, cool to try, and cool to be your authentic self. Upper School students are challenged by a rigorous curriculum and supported by exemplary faculty that inspire personal excellence. The aim of the Berwick curriculum is to live the mission of the School and ensure that students learn both “virtue and useful knowledge.” Berwick students become self-motivating, self-monitoring, and self-adjusting learners with the academic acumen, skills, and knowledge to find supreme success as they enter college and the world beyond. Additionally, students leave Berwick with a moral compass that we hope will guide them through life and gradually change the world for the better.
Shiela Esten B.A. Boston University M.A. Stony Brook School of Social Welfare
Popular Electives My favorite class was AP United States History with Mr. Lassey. This class was by far my hardest class during my junior year. Mr. Lassey was such a great teacher! What I loved about his class was that by the end of the first trimester, all of my classmates had become a tightly knit APUSH family. We all motivated each other as we worked our way through the challenging material and extensive essay writing. I’m so grateful for the standards that Mr. Lassey and my classmates held me to. As a result, I was able to prove to myself that I could reach my goals and I could go even further than I had previously expected.”
English
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Visions of Ourselves: A Look Into the Prep School Experience Writing for Social Justice Paperback Writers: The Beatles’ Influence on American and World Culture
History • • •
World War II: The Pacific Theater Modern Historian: Sources and Archives Global Studies
Science • • •
Forensic Science Global Environmental Sustainability Anatomy of the Modern Mind
Math BLAKE DOWNEY ‘13 Bates College ‘17
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Business Mathematics Introductory Programming Concepts Global Problem Solving
Advanced Placement Courses • • • • • •
AP Chemistry AP Psychology AP Spanish AP Computer Science A AP Calculus AB and BC AP English Literature
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AP Studio Art 2D and 3D AP Statistics AP Biology AP Physics AP French AP US History
CURRICULUM
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
THE UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM BALANCES TRADITION WITH INNOVATION. BERWICK STUDENTS ACQUIRE 21st century skills and useful knowledge that is timeless. MEG MARTINSON English
BRIAN SWEENEY History
ADELLE TIBBETTS Language
MARC SMALL Science
RAEGAN
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ince its founding in 1791, Berwick has educated students through a purposeful blend of academics, arts, and athletics. The Upper School provides an academic experience, wherein students earn independence, grow confidence, and reach the highest levels of achievement. In addition to a demanding curriculum, our opportunities in arts, athletics, and service provide our young adults with choices as to how they are going to contribute to the Berwick community and the world beyond. Our faculty challenge students to stretch themselves and justify their opinions. Our students find their way through the demanding program, and by senior year, are well prepared for the college process and the academic rigor of their college classes.
SALLY NEEDELL Math
SETH HURD Performing Arts
Berwick helped me prepare for college life. The workload of junior and senior years set me up perfectly for a transition to college, especially when I plan my time to balance the larger assignments.” DEVON WOOD ‘12
Georgetown University ‘16
BERWICK INNOVATION CENTER
THE BERWICK INNOVATION CENTER OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO PURSUE A MENTOR-SUPPORTED AREA OF STUDY ABOUT WHICH THE STUDENT HOLDS A STRONG INTEREST OR CURIOUSITY. Investigating wind power possibilities on campus has been an interest of mine for a few years now, before the prospect of an official Innovation Center project was on my horizon. My choice to fulfill my vision in the form of an innovation project was driven by my feeling that the structure and format of the Innovation Center would help me to focus my efforts and attention to be more productive.” NOAH LANDIS ‘14 Northwestern University ‘18 “Investigation of Wind Power Possibilities”
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hile technically housed in the Jackson Library, the Berwick Innovation Center (BIC) is an organic and evolving program that reaches far beyond the physical Berwick Academy campus. BIC virtually has no bounds and possesses unlimited potential to drive our students into the 21st century. BIC offers our students a way to articulate an intellectual passion, serves as a strong addition to the college application, and allows students to follow their interests and engage themselves in creative and imaginative projects. BIC seeks to be nationally known as a leader in 21st century education and is, in part, financially supported through a generous grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation along with other dedicated endowed funds. BIC is a supplemental program designed to help meet the creative and intellectual needs of our students in all three divisions. This program offers an opportunity for these students to pursue a mentor-supported area of study about which the student holds a strong interest or curiosity. We seek student proposals that reflect a clear passion for the subject matter, a realistic framework for pursuit, a reasonable support system proposal, and a defensible opportunity for demonstration of the project or area of study.
INNOVATION PURSUITS HIRSH AGARWAL 2015 “Running a Company: Launching New Products While Maintaining Previous Ones” GAGE ANDERSON 2016 “Cancer and Biotechnology” DANA BROOKS 2015 “Graphic Design and Skis” AIDAN COOKSON 2015 “Fusion for Fun” JAKE GREENSPAN 2015 “The Great Recession: An Analysis of Financial Leverage and Subsequent TARP and Banking Relief” SAMUEL HAINES 2014 “Aquaponics Exploration: How Fish and Crops Can Work Together” JAMES HAMEL 2016 “Theater Production and Design and the Portsmouth Music Hall” JULIA KOKERNAK 2014 “Painting Waves”
MACKENZIE LEVIE 2014 “Photography in Abstraction” ZACHARY MILLER 2016 “Pumps, Pens, and Prickers: An Introductory Guide to Diabetes” PHEBE MINER 2014 “Settecento anni dell’Inferno: Dante’s Italy vs. Ours” DANIEL PERREAULT 2014 “Open Source Theater” ERIC RAWN 2016 “Game Design: Exploring the Human Experience Through New and Multimedia Storytelling” EMMA STINE 2017 “The Ancient Mosaics” BENJAMIN THUT 2015 “An Exploration Into Authentic Music Recording”
TRAVEL
Travel experiences are enriching educational opportunities connected to our curriculum. The travel program helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to be culturally competent global citizens.
IRELAND MARCH 2015
FRANCE MARCH 2013
SPAIN JUNE 2014 MONTANA 2013
CHINA MARCH 2015
ITALY MARCH 2014
GUATEMALA JUNE 2015
ECUADOR and GALAPAGOS ISLANDS MARCH 2013
I found myself with an uncontrollable smile as we swam through the waves, encountering sea turtles, sea lions, and all manner of fish. Watching the group of Berwick Academy students all swim around, enjoying the marine life and warm blue water, was perhaps the greatest sight to behold this entire trip.”
RECENT STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES
BREANDÁN HALEY ‘13 Tufts University ‘17 Galapagos Islands, Spring 2013
Belgium Spain Romania Germany Italy Island School-Bahamas
SOUTH AFRICA MARCH 2014
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he increasing interconnectedness of our world is a reality. Political, economic, social, and environmental systems rarely exist in isolation. Our planet is fast becoming a community in which our actions affect and are affected by citizens from all parts of the world. In order to help them become informed and compassionate citizens of our global community, Berwick is committed to providing our students with the tools and information to cultivate a solid understanding of global issues. A global education at Berwick develops the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to understand multiple perspectives and to thrive in our connected world systems. Berwick is committed to exposing our students to different cultures. Our curriculum addresses this commitment by not only focusing on expanding students’ global knowledge in a classroom setting, but also incorporating a travel component to domestic and international destinations. This approach enables students to truly understand and appreciate other cultures and environments by immersing themselves in those cultures. Not only does this give students greater knowledge of the world, but the learning experience is exciting, fun, and memorable.
ENGAGEMENT
Berwick’s upper school is a learning community where students are able to explore, take considered risks, and genuinely dive into new endeavors.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Izzy Reis 2015 • • • • • •
12th Grade English Electives AP Calculus AB AP Physics AP Psychology French Advanced Oral National French Honor Society
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Honor Committee Head Tour Guide Girls Varsity Lacrosse Varsity Swimming Math Team Relay for Life
Literary Magazine is a club full of enthusiastic writers and artists of all levels. We work together to give members of the student body and the faculty opportunities to share their work with the rest of the Upper School. We are a group that loves wild writing prompts and fears malfunctioning printers; one where battle scars are paper cuts and glory comes from a perfectly crafted metaphor. Our end result, The Vernacular, embodies the drive, creativity, and passionate curiosity of our staff and of Berwick Academy as a whole. CORA ORDWAY ‘14 Brown University ‘18
Editor of The Vernacular, Math Team Member, Student Body President, Three Sport Captain, Tour Guide
Berwick students are enthusiastic and engaged. On a daily basis they find purposeful ways to actively engage their peers, teachers, classes, and teams in efforts that make the upper school a stronger Community.
Eric Rawn 2016 • • • • • • •
11th Grade English AP Calculus AB AP Computer Science AP Chemistry US History Latin 4 Honors National Latin Honor Society
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Peer Tutor Literary Magazine Mock Trial Model UN Berwick Italy Trip Maine State Math Meet Varsity Cross Country Robotics
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
MODEL UNITED NATIONS BERWICK MOCK TRIAL
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odel United Nations is a chance for students to actively participate in organized debate about real world issues. This gives students not only a chance to debate about current world problems and hone public speaking abilities, but it allows them to research a specific country. MUN helps students develop problem solving skills, public speaking, research abilities, skills of debate, ability to compromise, an awareness of diversity and diverse issues, and an eye towards conflict resolution and negotiation. The Model United Nations Club attends various simulations such as the PEAMUN (Phillips Exeter Academy), DartMUN (Dartmouth College), and the Harvard Model United Nations.
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he Maine State High School Mock Trial Competition is an academic program for schools to compete at regional, state, and national levels. Competition matches are conducted before real judges in courtrooms all over the state. Student teams study a hypothetical case comprised of witness statements and statutory and case law. Students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, which helps them develop their analytical abilities, communication skills, and self-confidence. For the past three years the Berwick Academy Team has been one of the top four teams in the State of Maine.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS A Capella Alliance Astronomy Club Big and Little Buddies Chemistry Club Drama Club E-Sports Club Girls for Change Green Alliance Investment Club Literary Magazine Math Team Media Club Mock Trial
Model United Nations (MUN) Mountain Biking Club Newspaper Outdoor Club Outreach Peer Tutor Leadership Ping Pong Club Recycling Club Ski Club String Players Tour Guide Program Wellness Club Wounded Warrior Group Yearbook
ARTS
VISUAL
Study in the Upper School begins with The Art of Seeing, the prerequisite course which provides the foundational skills and knowledge needed for further study. Students may then explore areas of interest by choosing from a wide range of electives including studio art studies, photography, digital design, and film. Students may also follow a track of study in fine arts, 2D Design, or 3D Design courses leading to Studio Art Honors or AP Studio and advanced portfolio development. Upper School art students have been regionally and nationally recognized in art competitions and represented in national exhibitions.
R ARE OU E R E H W S? I ARTIST ALUMN
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
MUSIC
In the Upper School, students refine their already acquired skills and explore their own individual interests in performance, research, and theory, as well as delve deeper into music technology applications and software. Additionally, students are able to participate in the Jazz Ensemble, Choir, or the Band.
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
The dance program seeks to educate intellectually, artistically, physically, ethically, and socially through the medium of dance. The curriculum provides students with avenues for technical and creative development. Dance is approached as a collaborative venture for any and all students with an emphasis on interactive skills, discovery, and courage.
DANCE
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
THE NEW YORK CONSERVATORY FOR DRAM
PERFORMING
There are year-round dramatic and musical productions in which students can participate individually as performers, directors, theater technicians, or members of the orchestra. Some of our performers go on to pursue careers in theater at the college level and in local summer theaters. Recent productions have included Beauty and the Beast, The Diary of Anne Frank, Damn Yankees, Les MisĂŠrables, and Guys & Dolls.
MATIC ARTS
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
ATHLETICS
Berwick athletes and coaches take pride in representing the school’s core values by demonstrating respect for our opponents, officials, coaches, and teammates while honoring the spirit of competition.
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Berwick Academy is proud to be a member of the prestigious Eastern Independent League (EIL). The EIL provides student-athletes the opportunity for rigorous competition with schools of similar size and athletic philosophy. The EIL’s eleven members compete in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC).
RECENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Boys Varsity Golf (‘09-’13) Boys Varsity Soccer (2012) Boys Varsity Baseball (2012 and New England Champions) Girls Varsity Ice Hockey (‘10-’12 and 2014) Girls Varsity Lacrosse (‘13-’14, undefeated both years) Boys Varsity Lacrosse (2014)
ROB QUINN Athletics Director Rob Quinn came to Berwick Academy from Colby College, where he served as head men’s lacrosse coach and assistant football coach for seven seasons. He is a Westfield State All-American lacrosse midfielder and Athletics Hall of Fame inductee. Prior to his time at Colby, Quinn coached at the University of Hartford (1990-92), Roanoke College (1992-94), and New England College (1995-2001), where he turned a struggling program into a national tournament participant and compiled an 80-25 record. While at New England College, Quinn was honored twice as Coach of the Year and won three conference titles.
“Our primary focus in athletics here at Berwick Academy is asking our students to display character and integrity, with an emphasis on sportsmanship. We want our athletes to represent ‘Excellence in Action’ daily in our community.”
MEG MARTINSON Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse Coach B.A. Middlebury College M.A. Middlebury College At Middlebury College, Coach Martinson played soccer for four years and won numerous awards including NESCAC Rookie of the Year and NESCAC Player of the Year. On the lacrosse field, Coach Martinson was a three year starter and two time NCAA Division III champion. Coach Martinson was also an NCAA All-American in Alpine Skiing. Before coming to Berwick, Coach Martinson worked at Vermont Academy and in the Athletic Department at Williams College.
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ATHLETES BERWICK ? AFTER GRADUATING FROM
HARRY RAFFERTY ‘12 WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Basketball JOHN REINHARDT ‘12 DENISON UNIVERSITY Lacrosse JORDAN SANFORD ‘12 McGILL UNIVERSITY Lacrosse SHANNON FARRELL ‘13 TRINITY COLLEGE Ice Hockey
I look forward to sports every day at Berwick. While all of my coaches at Berwick have their own style, they all have a common foundation: they lead us with a great balance of firmness and understanding. They challenge us, but they support and respect us at the same time. My older teammates have been great mentors. They have helped me improve my skills and made me feel like an important part of the team. I hope that when I am an upperclassman, I can do the same for the younger guys. Berwick Athletics is the best part of my day, every day. I could not ask for a better experience. ” JACK McCRAVEN ‘17
OFFERINGS
KELSEY HAYDEN ‘13 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE Swimming MAX LINEMAYER ‘13 BOSTON COLLEGE Golf LAURA NOERDLINGER ‘13 AMHERST COLLEGE Crew
FALL WINTER Soccer Cross Country Field hockey Golf
Basketball Ice hockey Swimming
CHRIS RICHARDS ‘13 HAVERFORD COLLEGE Soccer SAM HAINES ‘14 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Swimming MELANIE MAIT ‘14 BATES COLLEGE Lacrosse STEPHEN SHERBAHN ‘14 FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE Soccer
SPRING SUMMER Lacrosse Tennis Baseball Crew Softball Girls Golf
Dance camp Lacrosse camp
EXCELLENCE
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS AT THE CORE OF THE UPPER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF HIGH STANDARDS THAT EXPECTS STUDENTS TO ALWAYS BE REDEFINING WHAT THEIR PERSONAL BEST IS BECAUSE THEY ARE IN THE PERPETUAL PROCESS OF GROWING AND IMPROVING.
FACULTY Upper school faculty members support, challenge, and inspire their students to grow academically and personally.
Patrick Connolly: 2014 Teacher of the Year, Boys Varsity Soccer and Hockey coach.
PROFILES JIM SMUCKER
ANGELICA YUNZHI HUANG
B.A. The College of Wooster M.Ed. Springfield College
B.A. University of Michigan M.A. Middlebury College
I feel very fortunate have the opportunity to work with students who are willing to work collaboratively with one another as they acquire the skills needed to problem solve. The students at Berwick truly enjoy learning and they make the classroom experience FUN!”
The Chinese course at Berwick is not simply about the linguistic components of the language. Instead, it is a rich cultural experience. My goal is to educate and empower students to become future global citizens with stronger language abilities and greater intercultural competency, which I believe echoes Berwick’s mission and beliefs. I feel absolutely thrilled to be part of this educational community.”
LUCY POLLARD
BRAD FLETCHER, P ‘10, P ‘14
B.A. Darthmouth College M.Ed. Harvard University
B.A. University of New Hampshire M.A. University of New Hampshire
Ms. Pollard graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College, receiving her undergraduate degree in history and public policy and was awarded Dartmouth’s highest history award. This past year, she earned her masters degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education; at Harvard she also taught and served on the Residential staff at the School for Ethics and Global Leadership, an innovative semester program for high school juniors in Washington, D.C. At Berwick, Ms. Pollard teaches 9th grade World Civilizations and 10th grade European History. Outside of the classroom, she is the Varsity Field Hockey coach and co-leads Berwick’s Alliance.
Over the course of two years, Mr. Fletcher became a mentor and a friend to me. During a time when I was mostly focused on getting into college, he inspired me to learn for the sake of learning rather than for the grades. He challenged me to become a stronger leader among my peers, a more informed citizen, and just a better person in general. I always sat up a little straighter in Mr. Fletcher’s class and chose a seat close to him at the table. I think that subconsciously I wanted just a little of his wisdom to rub off on me. I like to think that it did.” KATE CAVANAUGH ‘10 Skidmore College ‘14
COLLEGE COUNSELING
• EVERGREEN COLLEGE • UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
REED COLLEGE
• STANFORD UNIVERSITY • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLORADO COLLEGE
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DENISON UNIVERSITY
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY DREXEL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Our students gain admission to more than 100 different colleges annually. In the last 5 years, more than half our students have attended college outside of New England; 6% have attended college internationally. Below is a partial list of the schools Berwick students have recently attended.
• BOWDOIN COLLEGE • BATES COLLEGE • COLBY COLLEGE
• DARTMOUTH COLLEGE • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY WILLIAMS COLLEGE AMHERST COLLEGE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TUFTS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
BROWN UNIVERSITY • • • •
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ELON UNIVERSITY
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YALE UNIVERSITY TRINITY COLLEGE WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY BARNARD COLLEGE SKIDMORE COLLEGE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY HAMILTON COLLEGE
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
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erwick Academy provides personalized college counseling that focuses on the passions, talents, and goals of each student. We encourage all students to explore a myriad of options and to develop a college list that reflects their individual objectives.
OUR STUDENT-CENTERED COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM BEGINS IN THE NINTH GRADE AND COVERS:
• academic advising • extracurricular advising • test preparation and planning • essay writing • interview skills • scholarship and financial aid information
SAT REASONING TEST RESULTS • Of the Class of 2013 who took subject tests, 70% scored 700 or higher on at least one test. • 27% of the Class of 2013 scored 700 or higher on at least one reasoning test.
I felt better prepared for the work at college than many of my peers. I am surrounded by a lot of people who are extremely intelligent, but so far I’m doing better in school than most of them because of the work ethic that Berwick trained me to have.” BEN SIEGEL ‘12 Carnegie Mellon ‘16
AP EXAM RESULTS Every student in the following courses earned the highest possible score of 5:
AP Calculus BC AP French Language AP Physics C Our family is indebted to the Berwick community for preparing, guiding, and helping our children move confidently in the direction of their dreams. The best lesson we have learned in our college process(es) is that selecting a college is not about the name of the sticker on the back of our family car, but about finding a school that is the right fit for our kids.” COLLEEN MEADER Parent of Sam ‘08, Darmouth College ‘12; Jamie ‘13, Brown University ‘17
In the following courses, the average score was:
AP Chemistry - 4.36 AP Physics B - 4.12 AP Spanish Language - 4.11 AP US History - 4.63
My teachers at Berwick treated me and my fellow classmates with the utmost respect and trusted us to act maturely and live up to the expectations they had of us. In doing so, I was prepared for college because the change from Berwick to college didn’t feel all that different. Berwick’s intimate learning environment provided me with an atmosphere that fostered growth, risks, and friendships (even with teachers!).” NATE WINTERS ‘12 Tufts University ‘16
INTEGRITY Being a member of the Berwick community requires a deeply held commitment to being a person of character. Berwick students are leaders committed to serving their school and being in service to others.
Traditional Candle Lighting Ceremony Recognizing the Senior Class at the All-School Holiday Assembly.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY SERVICE is not a graduation requirement but simply aN expectation. Berwick helps students become active community members and engaged citizens prepared to lead our school and their future colleges, universities, and adult communities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (partial list) Long-Term Service Programs • •
Seymour Osman Center Tutors at Woodman Park School, Dover, NH Great Works School Tutors, South Berwick, ME
On-Campus Activities • • • •
Recycling Club Big and Little Buddies Green Alliance Peer Tutors
Fundraisers • •
South Berwick Food Pantry Food Drive Toys for Tots
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World Aids Day March MLK Day March and “Day On”
Service Immersion Programs • •
Guatemala-Spanish/Service Immersion Trip Big Creek People in Action, Kentucky 2013
STUDENT LEADERS
GEORGIA BARLOW ‘14
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t ten years old, Georgia decided that her goal was to save the world. She started organizing fundraisers to raise money for school supplies for a school in Haiti. Before she started her freshman year at Berwick, Georgia traveled to Haiti to volunteer at the Eben Ezer School. She learned that many students were hungry and came to school as much for the free lunch as for the education. As the youngest member of Life and Hope Haiti, an organization whose mission is to provide education for Haitian kids, Georgia hopes to use her education and skills to create a new kind of model for education and opportunity in the developing world.
LILY REED ‘17
n May 2013, Lily visited Guatemala for a community service project through the organization Common Hope. Lily’s primary mission was to help build a new house for a family living in a poorly ventilated house they could not afford to fix. During her time in Guatemala, Lily and her team managed to build a home for the family with a vented wood stove. In addition to building a house, Lily and her team visited the city of Antigua and experienced its rich culture, architecture, and people. While exploring the city, Lily had the opportunity to interact with local children and learn about their lives. For her trip to Guatemala, Lily received the honor of The Secretary of State’s Eighth Grade Citizenship Award.
MATT CRAWFORD ‘17 “When I visited the village of Bura in Kenya, Africa after climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with my family in 2008, I saw children playing soccer with balls made of trash, rubberbands, and plastic bags. Because of this I started collecting soccer balls and sending them over there with medical equipment for the clinics and books for schools. I then started a soccer program that, as of the present, includes 600 kids from more than 10 schools around the area.”
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YOUR PATH TO BERWICK ACADEMY DIRECTIONS
FINANCIAL AID
From the South
Berwick Academy offers need-based financial aid with over one third of families receiving some form of financial support. Berwick Academy utilizes the School and Students Services for financial aid and federal tax returns, to determine financial need and award grants. For more information, contact the Admission Office at 207.384.6300
From Rt. 95 in Southern Maine, take exit 3 in Kittery to Rt. 236N. Follow about 10-15 minutes to stop sign in South Berwick and take right onto Route 4. Take next immediate right onto Academy Street. Berwick Academy entrance is on the left.
From the North
Take Maine Turnpike to exit 19 (Wells exit). Take a right off the exit and follow for 1 mile. Turn left onto Route 9 into North Berwick. Take a left onto Route 4 and follow Route 4 into the Village Center. Stay on Route 4 by turning left, heading out of town. You’ll see a Dunkin Donuts on your right; Academy Street is directly across the street. Take a left on Academy Street, Berwick Academy entrance is on the left.
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The 1791 House Burleigh Davidson (Admission Office) The Commons The Kendall Lower School The Clement Middle School The Athletic Center The Jackson Library Field 1 Baseball Field Field 4 Softball Field Field 5 Field 3, Turf Field The Jeppesen Science Center Fogg Memorial Patricia Baldwin Whipple Arts Center Field 2, Fogg Field
TRANSPORTATION Berwick has seven bus routes, offering Wifi on board all buses. Famillies may select round-trip, one-way, or pay-per-ride busing. Morning buses arrive around 8:10 and afternoon buses depart at 3:15 each day. An afternoon activities bus is available to all students — leaving at 5:15. An express bus traveling to West Newbury and Newburyport was added in 2008. In addition to the bus, many families opt to carpool with their neighbors.
BERWICK BUS ROUTES
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