Wayne Farrington '72

Inducted Fall 2023

Wayne Farrington, Class of '72, was an active athlete throughout high school, earning seven varsity letters at Fryeburg Academy. In his freshman year, Coach Heikkinen convinced Wayne to join the wrestling team, which went on to win the Class C State Championship that year. Wayne himself became the state prep champion in the 110 lbs. weight category. His successful high school sports career continued, with Fryeburg Academy securing first place in the Class B State and State Prep in 1971, winning the New England Prep Class C Championship in 1972, and finishing as the runners-up in State Class B.

Apart from wrestling, Wayne was also passionate about golf and baseball. During the spring sports season, he chose to play baseball, holding second base position and serving as the leadoff batter for all four years. In 1971, the team achieved an impressive record of 15-0 and secured the State Prep title. That same summer, Wayne set a course record while playing golf with Terry Adam '65 at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell, where he had previously worked as a caddy many years ago.

1974 Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Army and underwent basic training at Fort Polk, LA. He was subsequently assigned to the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI, where he served with a combat support Company 4.2 mortar platoon. During his time in the Army, he also competed on the Army golf team, facing off against the Marines, Air Force, and Navy. After four years of active duty, Wayne continued his military service in the Army Reserves and became a senior instructor with the 76th Division Training Group based in Lewiston, ME. In 1984, he completed the Instructor Training Course as an honors graduate, an achievement he is particularly proud of.

Wayne furthered his education, earning a BS degree in business, and embarked on a career spanning over 29 years at Hannaford's. In 1978, he married Susan Brown '77, an alumna of Fryeburg Academy. Wayne and Susan have a son, Scott '98, who also dedicated 24 years to military service and currently holds the position of senior resource Non-Commissioned Officer and Supervisor in the Joint Forces Headquarters Resource Office for the Pennsylvania National Guard.

While Wayne and Susan spend their winters in Florida, they enjoy their time at their home and camp in Sweden, ME. Wayne has been deeply involved with the Fryeburg Fair for over four decades and presently serves as an Assistant General Superintendent and trustee.