Student Profile: TRISHALA MANANDHAR ’17
Q: Where are you from, and how long have you attended FA?
A: I’m originally from Nepal and moved to America almost seven years ago. My family now lives in Everett, MA. I’ve spent all four years here at Fryeburg Academy and lived in Frye Hall the whole time!
A: I’m originally from Nepal and moved to America almost seven years ago. My family now lives in Everett, MA. I’ve spent all four years here at Fryeburg Academy and lived in Frye Hall the whole time!
Q: Why did you decide to enroll at FA?
A: Growing up in a large city in Nepal and outside of Boston, I never had the opportunity to live in a rural area. I wanted a chance to experience this type of environment and boarding life and learn how to ski and hike; FA’s location afforded me the opportunity to enjoy these activities, and the Academy was generous with financial aid as well.
A: Growing up in a large city in Nepal and outside of Boston, I never had the opportunity to live in a rural area. I wanted a chance to experience this type of environment and boarding life and learn how to ski and hike; FA’s location afforded me the opportunity to enjoy these activities, and the Academy was generous with financial aid as well.
Q: What are some memorable moments during your time as a student here?
A: Most of my memories at FA are derived from dorm olympics. It’s crazy, the amount of preparation it takes (usually 3-4 weeks) to prepare songs and skits for the challenge. The Friday night leading up to the dorm olympic weekend is when all the dorm students meet at the “SU” (Student Union Lounge) and play games. I remember, in particular, the year we had the limbo challenge. It was crazy intense and fun. That same year, we also competed in the tug-of-war against the other dorms. Because we were going to compete against a boys’ dorm, all the girls from Frye Hall decided to drop the rope and watch them tumble over. It was hilarious; however, some girls on our dorm team ended up going down with them--they forgot to let go of the rope!
I also have fond memories of my freshman year when all of the girls in Frye Hall use to hang out in the common room, chat for hours and watch T.V. Law and Order was our big show we’d always watch together.
Q: What do you plan to study in college? Do you have your heart set on any particular college after you graduate?
A: I’m considering concentrating in business or finance. However, I made the early decision to go to Holy Cross because it’s such a well-rounded, liberal arts school. My second choice was Babson College.
Q: How was the college counseling/advisory process at FA in helping you apply to your schools of choice?
A: Before my senior year, I took my SAT and practiced throughout the summer. And during the first semester of my senior year, I worked with Ms. Watson in college counseling, meeting with her two times per week to review my college essays and research colleges and deadlines for financial aid. She’s amazing and excellent at her job. Mr. Gurnis, my English teacher also helped me to edit my essays as well and they significantly improved!
A: Before my senior year, I took my SAT and practiced throughout the summer. And during the first semester of my senior year, I worked with Ms. Watson in college counseling, meeting with her two times per week to review my college essays and research colleges and deadlines for financial aid. She’s amazing and excellent at her job. Mr. Gurnis, my English teacher also helped me to edit my essays as well and they significantly improved!
I think starting in the summer is much better because once you begin the school year, you get really busy with the workload and schedules. Harder to find time to prepare.
Q: What advice would you give other students at FA?
A: I would advise international students to take their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in advance as well as their SATs to attain the scores you want to reach. Preparing in the summer before your senior year is much better because once you start the school year, you get really busy with the workload and schedules; it gets harder to find time to prepare. And, it’s just one less thing to worry about.
A: I would advise international students to take their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in advance as well as their SATs to attain the scores you want to reach. Preparing in the summer before your senior year is much better because once you start the school year, you get really busy with the workload and schedules; it gets harder to find time to prepare. And, it’s just one less thing to worry about.
Also, I’d use the summer as a time to figure out a basic list of colleges you think you may be interested in — a variety of schools big and small— and consider what kind of environment you like. By doing this, you can narrow your choices and schools to apply.
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Fryeburg Academy Fall 2023-24 Honors/High Honors Roll Recipients Named
We are pleased to announce the following students who have earned academic recognition at Fryeburg Academy for the Fall of 2023-24:
HONORS
Grade 12: (Honors)Charlotte Adamus
Vittoria Bernardini
Natalie Berry
Dom Bond
Jordin Booker
Owen Burford
Tori Butters
Jilyan Byrne
Lorenzo Catana Vallemani
Jonah Densmore
Vitoria Do Espirito Santo Teixeira
Elle Dooley
Austin Dorner
Deniz Eroglu
Manu Fandos Martinez
Aidan Flanigan
Amber Gagnon
Mia Grandchamp
Gal HananEmily Hoosier
Noah Jacobs
Emma Keaten
David Kim
Joey Kim
Kardelen Lacinok
Helena Landry
Margherita Lassini
Leo Lee
Celine Lee
Ana Maillett
Moss Marques
Caroline Masterman
Asher McKenney
Ryan Meade
Natalia Millan Arenas
Mina Milosevic
Tommy Morini
Tasia NasonRachel Pizzo
Grace Porcaro
Abby Pratt
Ashe Rabideau
Winter Raymond
Dustin Rhoda
Gideon Richard
Leah Rokes
Margherita Rossi
Gunnar Saunders
Louie Shin
Lamar Smith
Hunter Tripp
Tanner Tripp
Gabby Udoto
Logan Walton
Kara Willette
Connor Williams
Mary Wing
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Academy Students Earn Silver and Bronze at the National FFA Convention
From October 31 through November 3, five members of the Academy's FFA Chapter (Future Farmers of America) and faculty member Jennifer Solter Jones attended the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. -
FA's Falls Sports Assembly Honors Student-Athletes
On Thursday, November 16th, Fryeburg Academy celebrated the fall sports season with its annual fall sports awards assembly held in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The following student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding performance during the fall 2023-24 season:
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Joseph R. Manning Installed as the Academy's 55th Head of School
Fryeburg Academy and the Board of Trustees announce the installation of Joseph R. Manning as the Academy’s 55th head of school. The Installation Ceremony was held on Friday, November 3, 2023, with members of the Fryeburg Academy community, the Board of Trustees, and former head of school Erin P. Mayo in attendance as a guest speaker. Manning steps into this new leadership role during the school’s 232nd year, following a long-tenured and successful career at the Academy spanning twenty years of service. -
FA Students Earn Letters of Commendation in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Fryeburg Academy seniors Tyler Bartick and Jiwon Choi have earned Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSC) for their performance on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
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745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
p. (207) 935-2001
f. (207) 935-5013
admissions@fryeburgacademy.org
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