North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) celebrated Veterans Day on Friday, November 9, 2007 with a flag raising ceremony followed by the ringing of historic Academy Hall’s newly refurbished bell. Special guests included William Schneider (pictured at left), former Green Beret and Assistant U.S. Attorney, and Yarmouth resident and NYA alumnus J. Thomas Gorman (at right with Headmaster Peter Mertz), whose foundation funded the restoration of the historic bell tower (visible behind Messrs. Mertz and Gorman). The event took place at the flagpole in front of the Curtis Building, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m.
North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades 6 through 12. NYA is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. For more information, please contact NYA at 207-846-2380 ext. 9327.