Phil Page ’70, Then and Now
Today, I have important news to share about our beloved Phil Page ‘70.
“Mr. LA” will be retiring at the end of this school year after 41 years of dedicated service to Lincoln Academy. I have been incredibly fortunate to spend time with Phil—whom I most often call “Coach”—and in my six years here, I have learned so much from him about the kind of community LA strives to be.
Coach Page embodies the very qualities we hope to instill in our students: kindness, dependability, and an unwavering commitment to this school across generations. From leading the Alumni Council to running our elementary and middle school basketball camps each summer, and everything in between, his dedication has been boundless.
He has welcomed me into his deep appreciation for all things Lincoln Academy, and I’ve even earned a spot beside him along the baseline at home basketball games. His legendary career began as a standout student-athlete, competing in cross country, basketball, and track. After graduating in 1970 and attending the University of Maine, he worked briefly at a rival school just up the road before returning to LA in 1984 as a teacher and coach.
Over the years, Coach Page has served as a social studies and wellness teacher, basketball coach, athletic director, and—perhaps most impactfully for generations of students—as Lincoln Academy’s Director of Spirit and Pride. He has been the school’s most steadfast supporter, not only as a staff member but also as a tireless volunteer for the Boosters and Alumni Council. No one represents Lincoln Academy quite like Coach Page.
LA history, sportsmanship, and traditions—Pride Cards, Spirit Flags, LA trivia, Homecoming, Winter Carnival, the Alumni Banquet, and more—are all woven into Phil’s heart and soul. They spill out from his small office next to the library and touch every corner of this school. His presence in our daily, weekly, and annual rituals will be deeply missed.
In the coming months, we will share more about Coach and his profound impact on Lincoln Academy over the last six decades. For now, please take a moment to reach out to him with your appreciation, congratulations, and memories—he is truly one of a kind.
I feel incredibly lucky to have been here with him as he finishes his time at his alma mater. No one has ever been a prouder LA alum.
Thank you, Coach Page! We will do our best to uphold the spirit of LA in your honor.
Jeffrey S. Burroughs
Head of School
Jeff Burroughs
Head of School
