Fryeburg Academy’s
Raider Report February 12, 2026
“The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword.”— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Issue #18
Essential to campus life, Fryeburg Academy’s Facilities & Maintenance team works behind the scenes to keep our campus running smoothly. Pictured is Bo Apt, one of the many dedicated staff who help keep our grounds safe and beautiful. (Photo-Holym Han '26)
Maintenance: The Work We Take For Granted By Aspen Hazlewood ‘26 As the snowbanks get taller, and the halls more saltstained, there is no shortage of inconvenience for anyone. Especially when everyone returned from the snow-day and realized 20 inches at Sunday River also means 20 inches in the Alumni Lot. On that Tuesday, the sludge that accumulated in the vestibule of the passage connecting the main building to the quad surely evoked images of the streets of London during the Great Stink. Scrunchings of the face and a rise onto one's tiptoes seemed involuntary for faculty and students alike. While it can be challenging to keep from indulging in the pessimistic small
HISTORY HALL talk, the poorly aimed critiques at whichever school administrator comes to mind, many of us can only imagine the hard work our maintenance staff do when it “should’ve been a snow day.” During an interview, FA Facilities Director Chris Graves described the biggest challenge his team faces as balancing the many different projects and needs at the Academy. When asked, “What do you wish the student body knew about you?” Mr. Graves answered, “There’s always something going on, so we do our best to prioritize.” Some everyday responsibilities of the Facility Maintenance crew include plumbing, electriCont. School Life 2
Schneider at his ski school (Credit unknown)
History of Skiing At Fryeburg By William McDonnell ‘26
In 1935, the newly established Fryeburg Winter Sports Committee began its mission to promote Fryeburg as a winter recreation destination. Many activities were provided, including ice skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ski-jouring, ice fishing, and bobsledding. Cont. Athletics 5