The academy building in Gorum was built in 1806 as a private high school, showing how much the local people valued education. Over time, it became part of the University of Southern Maine. Today, students use the old building for studio work, and a history teacher explains how learning in these historical spaces brings the past to life. In recent years, needed repairs uncovered hidden damage behind the walls—especially wood rot. But while fixing the floors, workers found a surprising treasure: handwritten notes from students dating back to the 1800s.
Vocabulary list :
• Building (n): a place made with walls and a roof
• School (n): a place where people learn
• Repair (v): to fix something that is broken
• Note (n): a small piece of writing
• Old (adj): from a long time ago
• History (n): things that happened in the past
• Draw (v): to make a picture with a pen or pencil
• Surprise (n): something you didn’t expect
• Message (n): words you write to talk to someone
• Flower (n): a pretty part of a plant