STUDENT PROFILE: Ashley Nguyen ’18

Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself, where did you grow up and why did you decide to attend FA?

A: I was born in a small city in Vietnam and then I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, which is a larger city when I was 11-years-old. I went to an international school from 6th through 11th grade. I decided to come to Fryeburg Academy because I thought it would be a good experience to try something new. Coming during my senior year is a bit late, but it is fun and good preparation for college life.

Q: What sports, activities, clubs, or activities have you participated in?

A: I’m very involved in music.I started singing when I was a little child, and my mom always encouraged me. When I moved to Ho Chi Minh City, I started going to vocal classes to improve and develop my skills. I had a chance to perform in many places with my school and to meet some famous singers from Vietnam. Music is a big passion for me. I knew FA had a great music program, so when I met with my dean (Mr. Turner) to schedule my classes, I told him I wanted to be involved in music and he suggested chorus. In chorus I have a lot of fun. I was so excited when Ms. Rohlfing started talking about the different opportunities that I just began to audition for everything. Lucky me, I was able to join a few of the music groups. I am now in the Maine All-State Jazz Choir, and Jazz Combo on campus, and I got to sing a solo during the Jazz Residency Capstone Concert.

I have also joined the Interact Club and the Chinese Club. The Chinese Club is a new club. At the first meeting, we made steamed buns and then we ate all of them.They were so good. The Interact club is one club that I enjoy a lot too. I get a chance to participate in many activities such as going to the Dinner Bell to help serve hot meals for families in need. In the spring, I plan to play Ultimate Frisbee.

I have also been working very hard on my college applications. I want to study business management with a minor in music.

Q: What advice or words of wisdom do you have for students about getting involved at Fryeburg Academy?

A: I am very confident so I just like to get involved and meet people right away. I’d tell students who are considering FA that students are very nice here and you won’t feel left out. They want to get to know you. When you get involved, people will recognize your talents and will compliment and encourage you, which is a good thing.

Q: What kinds of classes are you taking?

A: Most of my classes are honors and AP courses. I am really enjoying my Economics class. It is very complicated because we have to use what we learn and apply it to case studies to understand what is going on with the country’s economy .Mr. Jones, my economics teacher, is amazing. I really like him a lot. The way he teaches is really good because after we read something that is difficult to understand, he will explain it very carefully and then it makes sense. And, I really like my AP U.S. History class, too. History is something I enjoy because I like to explore what caused the world to be like it is today. And, of course, I really like chorus because it is my passion.

Q: What would you tell a student who is considering coming to Fryeburg Academy?

A: “Come!” Everything is nice here.The faculty is great. People care about you. When I first arrived, we took a Mystery Bus to see a waterfall in the mountains; it was so beautiful. I was also so excited the first day it snowed that I took a video. It was very fun. For me, FA is like my second home. And, if you come, you’ll adapt quickly and have fun too!
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List of 5 news stories.

  • 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 Hanan
    Emily 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 Nason
    Rachel 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
    Kevin Zhou
  • 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:
     
  • 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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