Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Player Profile: Sir-Tay Jackson

HOMETOWN: Mamaroneck, NY

HIGH SCHOOL: New Rochelle High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was a slacker but I was always working diligently- when it came down to it I got things done

HEARD ABOUT BA: My cousin Maurice Murray ‘04

GOALS AT BA: To finish with a 3.0 or higher and become a DI student-athlete

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: The faculty and staff are more willing to reach out a hand and help you

BEST THING ABOUT BA: Mrs. Katz

WORST THING ABOUT BA: there is not enough study hall time

ACTIVITIES AT BA: football, work study

OUTSIDE OF BA: I help my mom with her doll houses, I work out, and I play NCAA football

ROLE MODEL: My mother, my sister, my girlfriend’s mother, and Coach Dube

FAVORITE BOOK: The Alchemist

FAVORITE MOVIES: Friday Night Lights, the Pursuit of Happyness, Hitch, The Harry Potter Series, and the Gremlins

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The Mets

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Deion Sanders

FAVORITE MUSIC: Lil Wayne

FAVORITE MEAL: Crab legs with butter

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right? You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.” –Chris Gardener

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I make doll houses with my mom

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: You came here to pursue a dream so go after it and accomplish it no matter what anybody says…. and work hard!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Player Profile: Kevin Bumpus

HOMETOWN: Bridgewater, MA

HIGH SCHOOL: Bridgewater-Raynham High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was a slacker

GOALS AT BA: To become a better student, improve my study skills, and get big

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: The teachers are more involved, there are smaller class sizes, and you learn how to live on your own

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The people you meet

WORST THING ABOUT BA: The food

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Football, Xbox, Admissions Ambassador

OUTSIDE OF BA: I work out, hang out with friends, and work

ROLE MODEL: LeBron James

FAVORITE BOOK: Michael Jordan and the World He Made

FAVORITE MOVIES: Training Day

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Miami Heat

FAVORITE ATHLETE: LeBron James

FAVORITE MUSIC: Rap

FAVORITE MEAL: Chicken Parmesan

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I hate when animals die in movies

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Take advantage of your opportunities

Monday, March 21, 2011

Wolverines Enter the Final Quarter

As the students return from spring break, they enter into their final quarter at BA. With college letters filing in the team has been making some big decisions about next year. With only a few weeks to go they are working hard to finish the year on a high note.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Jackson Signs With Sacred Heart University



Sir-Tay Jackson (New Rochelle, NY) has officially signed to attend and play football for Sacred Heart University this coming fall. Jackson feels academically and athletically the school his the perfect fit for him and is close to home which is important. The Bridgton Academy coaching staff are all thrilled with the decision and are looking forward to following his future success.