FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy does not name a valedictorian or salutatorian; speakers are instead selected by the seniors. This year’s honorees were Arkie Baptista, Tyler Smith and Emily Chaine.
The trio injected a little bit of humor into their speeches talking about embracing challenges, stepping out of your comfort zones and celebrating life.
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