Dr.
Morey's connection with the school ended four years later, when the services of the present head, Mr.Joshua Fernald, A.M., were secured.
The death of Mr.Torrence in 1897, after a long and honoured career, removed the school's greatest friend and benefactor, but, by the terms of his will, placed it beyond the reach of want for many years.

With new buildings and improvements made possible by the generous provisions of the testament the school soon took its place amongst the foremost institutions of its kind.

In 1908 the charter name was changed to Brimfield Academy--William Torrence Foundation, the course was lengthened from four years to six and the present era of well-deserved prosperity was entered on.

Brimfield Academy now has accommodations for 260 boys, its faculty consists of 19 members and its buildings number 8.
Situated as it is----" Steve yawned frankly, viewed again the somnolent street and idly turned the pages.

There were several pictures, but he had seen them all many times and only the one labelled "'Varsity Athletic Field--Gymnasium Beyond" claimed his interest for a moment.