Built as a way to honor John Hancock and Josiah Quincy, Adams Academy (which was modeled after its football rivals, Phillips Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy) opened its doors in 1872, and operated until 1908 where it had a strong emphasis placed on the classics, and Adams students were prepared to attend Harvard.
Built as a way to honor John Hancock and Josiah Quincy, Adams Academy (which was modeled after its football rivals, Phillips Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy) opened its doors in 1872, and operated until 1908 where it had a strong emphasis placed on the classics, and Adams students were prepared to attend Harvard.