Fryeburg Academy’s
Raider Report October 20th, 2025
“The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword.”— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Issue #14
New computers in the tech lab (Photo- Mike Dana)
Inviting Innovation: Welcoming The Chris Perry Tech Lab By Anton Liesnoi ‘26 & Pavlo Tsybran ‘26 Fryeburg Academy has opened the Chris Perry ‘10 Creative Technology Laboratory: a space that celebrates innovation, curiosity, and community. These values perfectly reflect Chris Perry ’10, a beloved FA alum remembered for his creativity and kindness. Chris passed away earlier this year, just before his 33rd birthday. His friends and family decided to honor his memory by creating something that would continue his love of technology and exploration. Thanks to their generosity, the new lab now gives students a place to build, create, and connect, just like Chris brought people together through his ideas and energy.
STUDENT LIFE When the lab was first announced, Chris’ friends wrote that “This is more than a memorial. It’s a space for students like Chris—innovators, problem-solvers, kids who ask big questions and build cool things.” They also described him as “steady, brilliant, funny, and loyal - a person who shaped many of our best memories at FA and beyond.” The Perry Lab stands as a living reminder of his spirit, giving future students a chance to explore their own creativity and curiosity. The lab is located in the Bion R. Cram Library and it features modern, high-performance PCs, comfortable headsets, and Cont. School Life 2
4H participants and show cattle (Photo- Rachel Damon)
Fryeburg 4H By Aspen Hazlewood ‘26 This past fair, with the sale of market steer Cadillac, Delaney Dutton ‘26 wrapped up her final year of 4-H, a program dedicated to developing practical skills and knowledge, notably in the field of agriculture. Cont. Student life 1