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Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees Name Diana J. Gleeson as the Next Head of School

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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BRIDGTON, Maine, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that following a nation-wide search, Diana Gleeson was unanimously selected to serve as the Academy's 49th Head of School; she will begin her tenure on July 1, 2023.

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  • BRIDGTON, Maine, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that following a nation-wide search, Diana Gleeson was unanimously selected to serve as the Academy's 49th Head of School; she will begin her tenure on July 1, 2023.
  • In a letter to the community, Board President Vicker DiGravio wrote, "The Board selected Diana as our new Head of School because she is the right person to lead the Academy over the next decade."
  • Prior to her role as assistant head, Ms. Gleeson was Perkiomen's Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, a position she held for two years.
  • Before joining the Perkiomen community, Diana was the Upper School Head at both Allendale Columbia School in New York and Providence Country Day School.

Bridgton Academy Announces New Head Football Coach

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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BRIDGTON, Maine, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nationwide search, Bridgton Academy has named Matthew Dugan the next head coach of its acclaimed football program.

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  • BRIDGTON, Maine, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nationwide search, Bridgton Academy has named Matthew Dugan the next head coach of its acclaimed football program.
  • Matt brings an impressive breadth of experience to North Bridgton, as a position coach, recruiter, and offensive coordinator at Colby College , where he spent seven seasons.
  • I'm enthused to see the impact he will have on campus and the future of Bridgton Football."
  • "We're delighted to welcome Coach Dugan into the Academy community," shared Head of School Martin Mooney.

Rick Marcella Announces Retirement

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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BRIDGTON, Maine, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than three decades of unwavering service, Bridgton Academy's Head Football Coach, Rick Marcella, has decided to retire at the conclusion of this school year.

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  • BRIDGTON, Maine, Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than three decades of unwavering service, Bridgton Academy's Head Football Coach, Rick Marcella, has decided to retire at the conclusion of this school year.
  • Coach Marcella has made a significant impression on the lives of countless Bridgton students, alumni, and families both on and off the field.
  • Reflecting upon his tenure at the Academy, Coach Marcella noted that helping students thrive in life beyond their time at Bridgton has been a high point.
  • Bridgton's football program has a bright future thanks in large part to the foundation that Coach Marcella has built for this world-class program.