Hampden Academy
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| Established | 1803 |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Hampden, Maine, USA |
| District | M.S.A.D. 22 |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Colors | Purple, White and Black |
| Mascot | Broncos |
| Website | http://www.ha.sad22.us/ |
Hampden Academy is a public high school located on Main Street in Hampden, Maine. The school is a part of M.S.A.D. 22, and students from Hampden, Newburgh, and Winterport attend for grades 9-12. It has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The school mascot is the [[Bronco].
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[edit] History
Hampden Academy was founded in 1803 as a private school and before that was a Theological Seminary. Currently, it serves as a public school that educates students from Hampden, Winterport, and Newburgh. Founded in 1803, the original Hampden Academy building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Also noteworthy is the front lawn of the academy was the site of the Battle of Hampden during the War of 1812, and the bodies of two soldiers were allegedly never found and rumored to still be deep beneath the earth on the school grounds.
[edit] Misson Statement
"Hampden Academy challenges all students to achieve individual excellence."
[edit] School Song
All up for Hampden Academy,
Cheer for the Purple and White,
Our team will fight on to victory,
Back us and you'll be right.
Fight Fight Fight!
Watch how the Broncos will carry on,
We know that they are game.
Proudly the name of Hampden will go down in the Hall of Fame!
Original Tune
[edit] Sports
2003 Maine State Class B Girls Cross Country Champions
2003 Maine State Class B Ice Hockey Runner-Ups
2005 Maine State Class A Girls Cross Country Runner-Ups
2005 Eastern Maine Class A Cross Country Runner-Ups
They were the 2005 Maine State Class A Boys Basketball Champions, winning the last Gold Ball to be given out at the Bangor Auditorium
They were also the 2006 Eastern Maine Class A Boys Basketball Champions.
In 2004, they were the Eastern Maine Class A Boys Soccer and Eastern Maine Class B Boys Cross Country Champions.
In 1999, they were the Big East Cheerleading Champions.
In 1996, they were the Eastern Maine Class B Field Hockey Champions.
[edit] Clubs and Activities
- Civil Rights Team
- Students for Political Awareness
- Math Team
- Computer Club
- Symphonic Band
- Concert Band
- Art Club
- Dance Club
- Jazz Ensemble
- Jazz Lab Band
- Student Led Pep Band
- Concert Choir
- Chamber Singers
- Voices Unlimited
- Trebel Choir
- Key Club
- Envirothon
- Tea Club
- Leadership
- Book Club
- Junior Classical League
- Drama Club
- French Club
- Mock Trial
- Chess Club
[edit] Notable Persons
Several notable persons have either attended Hampden Academy, or worked there as a staff member.
[edit] Students
- Ricky Craven (NASCAR driver)
- Mike Bordick (Baseball player)
[edit] Staff Members
- Stephen King (English Teacher)
[edit] Recent News and Facts
Voices Unlimited won 1st place at the State Competition with their show "Wicked"
2002 - Voices Unlimited won 1st place at the State Competition with their show "Guys & Dolls"
2003 - Voices Unlimited won 1st place at the State Competition with their show "West Side Story"
Hampden Academy Mock Trial is Maine's winningest Mock Trial team, having advanced to the National level more times than any other Maine high school mock trial team
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