Fryeburg Academy Announces Annual Prize-Speaking Award Recipients

Fryeburg Academy held its annual Prize-Speaking Finals on Tuesday, March 24, showcasing some of our strongest student voices after each grade advanced through multiple rounds of competition.

Finalists presented in front of a distinguished panel of judges that included a Fryeburg Academy board member, an alumnus who once competed in this very event, and former and current faculty members. Speeches were evaluated on content, delivery, structure, and overall effectiveness, with key criteria including confidence, eye contact, vocal variety, and persuasive impact. The top performances stood out for their delivery, content, and poise.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients, shown with English Chair Hayden Draper (left to right): First Place: Ikram Abounouh ’26; Second Place: Molly Schor ’27; Third Place: Lilia Vishnyakov ’26; Honorable Mention: Soni Pan ’29.

Thank you to all our students and faculty who participated and helped make this longstanding Fryeburg Academy tradition such a meaningful and successful event.