Mariah Whitney '03

Inducted Fall 2024

Mariah Whitney, a member of the Class of 2003, left her mark on Fryeburg Academy as both a top student and an accomplished athlete. She was awarded the prestigious Gibson Medal at graduation, a testament to her all-around excellence.

Her athletic achievements at Fryeburg Academy were many. As captain of the 2002 girls’ state cross-country championship team and a member of the 2001 and 2002 state champion Nordic ski teams, she played an essential role in securing these titles. She was also part of the 2003 Telstar Relays Mixed Team Championship and the 2001 Maine J2 team. Mariah earned All-Conference honors in 2003 in both cross-country running and Nordic skiing. In addition to her leadership on the Nordic and cross-country teams, she was a four-year track team member.

Academically, Mariah was equally impressive. In addition to the Gibson Medal, she earned the Susan Souther Page English Medal, the Tinker Math Prize, the Marion Rogerson Scholarship, the Priscilla Higgins Merrifield French Award, and the Ralph Larabee Award. She was also selected to receive the Western Maine Conference Citizenship Award, highlighting her well-rounded achievements.

Outside of sports, Mariah was actively involved in plays, the National Honor Society, and the Interact Club. 

Mariah then attended Colby College, graduating in 2007 summa cum laude with a B.A. in French Studies and Art. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and skied on their D1 Nordic ski team for two years.

Today, Mariah resides on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon, with her children, Tilda (8) and Roger (6). She is a self-employed accountant working for women-owned, small businesses. She continues to give back to the skiing community, serving as treasurer and youth ski coach at Teacup Lake Nordic Club in Mt. Hood, Oregon, where she also acts as a liaison with the US Forest Service.