Landmarks' Ornament of the Year 2008 |
The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica plays an important part in preserving historical buildings in the Mohawk Valley Each year Landmarks features a commemorative ornament. The Utica Free Academy building on Kemble Street has been selected as their 2008 commemorative ornament. more... |
Alumni Association Exhibit |
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The Utica Free Academy Alumni Association in conjunction with the Oneida County Historical Society is hosting the U.F.A. Exhibit. The exhibit features the "original" Utica Academy charter dated March 28, 1814. Additional displays include yearbooks, memorabilia, trophies and items nearly 200 years old. We urge all UFA alumni to attend. For more information and hours of operation go to the OCHS website. |
Scholarships Awarded |
This year the association awarded 3 scholarships totaling $3,850,00. To date, we have awarded nearly $19,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Thomas R. Proctor High School. |
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Our annual meeting and banquet luncheon, held at the Raddison Hotel Utica-Centre on October 25, 2008, was a great success. Over 200 attended and enjoyed the collegial atmosphere. Photos... |
Cornerstone of Pride; History of Utica Free Academy
by Malio J. Cardarelli
The history of Utica's most illustrious high school is now in print. Utica Free Academy, high school to thousands of Utica students, dates back to the year 1813 when a group of community-minded citizens petitioned the Regents of the State of New York... more
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The History of UFA dates back to the year 1813 when it was charted as Utica Academy.
Later, the school became part of the free public school system changing it's name to Utica Free Academy. more...
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On October 6, 2006, a historical marker was dedicated at the site of the Utica Academy, the city's original secondary school. more... |
Special Donation |
A special donation is being held for the U.F.A. Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Please use the form provided for your donation. Thank you for your support.
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