FRYEBURG, Maine — The Fryeburg Academy Hall of Excellence will induct its 15th class during Homecoming today.
The group includes Carol Child Rosenblith, Class of 1966; Bill Ela, Class of ’68; Dwight “Ike” Roberts, Class of ’72; Jim Osgood II, Class of ’85; Kurt Ela, Class of ’96, Brendan Dagan, Class of 2000; Mariah Whitney, Class of ’03; Stephanie Jette Wetzel, Class of ’05; and Erlon “Bucky” Broomhall, significant supporter/coach. Teams being inducted are the 1963 and 1965 state championship football teams.
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Carol (Child) Rosenblith, Class of 1966. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Bill Ela, Class of 1996. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Dwight “Ike” Roberts ’72. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Jim Osgood II, Class of 1985. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Kurt Ela, Class of 1996. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Brendan Dagan, Class of 2000. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Mariah Whitney, Class of 2003. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Stephanie (Jette) Wetzel Class of 2005. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Erlon "Bucky" Broomhall, significant supporter. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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The 1963 Class C State Champion football team. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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The 1965 Class B State Champion football team. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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