William Eugene Beckett Jr. (b. February 11, 1985 in Libertyville, Illinois) is the lead singer of the band The Academy Is..., who are currently signed by Vinnie Fiorello's (Less than Jake) label, Fueled by Ramen. With the help of Dustin Tran, his bandmate, William wrote the songs and lyrics recorded on The Academy Is...'s debut album Almost Here. William plays the tambourine and guitar besides singing and drumming. Before The Academy Is..., William had a solo-project called Remember Maine. Their debut, The Last Place You Look, was released by LLR Recordings in 2002. William currently resides in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.