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June 16, 2026

Posted at 15:50h in Academics, Alumni News, Arts, Athletics, Health Office, News, Outdoor Education, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2026 at the school’s 207th commencement on Friday. With soaring temperatures and the threat of thunder, the ceremony was held in the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium. It was standing room only, with families and friends of the graduates filling the spacious gym with not only their presence, but their pride. It's a tradition at TA to feature student voices at graduation. This year's ceremony began with a welcome from Class President Grace Brown, who reflected on her family's deep history at Thetford Academy, beginning with her grandfather's own graduation...


June 15, 2026

Posted at 12:06h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The Panthers ended their undefeated 2025-2026 season with another big win at Centennial Field in Burlington on Saturday, shutting out Bellows Falls 8-0 to earn their second consecutive D3 State Champion title - their third in four years. In the Valley News, Coach Kris Keelty talked about the team's season - 15 wins with an average margin of victory of just over ten runs - and legacy. "They’ve been playing baseball here at Thetford for a long time, and I don’t think any team has run the table, so I mean, they can lay claim to being probably the...


June 15, 2026

Posted at 09:15h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

Several athletes from Thetford Academy's track and field team traveled to Berwick, Maine on Saturday for the New England Track & Field Charmpionship. Julia Bonnett, Londyn Oshoniyi, Ollie Emery, Matthew McGovern, Zac Amber, Jay Hill, Connor Sloop, Emmett Terry, and Sebastian Perdrizet competed against the best high school track and field athletes from across New England. They had a series of strong performances and added a couple of new entries on the school record board.  In one of the first events of the day, Julia Bonnett threw the javelin 94' 5", which is the second best throw in school history and...


June 9, 2026

Posted at 15:39h in Academics, Alumni News, News, Parents, Student Life by

Thetford Academy’s Class of 2026 is winding down their high school career with a series of milestones and celebrations – baccalaureate, final exams, class day - all leading up to graduation Friday evening. Sunday's baccalaureate ceremony included a welcome speech by Class President Grace Brown and poetry readings by Henley Cook and Tommy Amber, and featured the annual faculty address by Social Studies Teacher Betsy Pond, who was selected by the class. In her speech, she related to the students as fellow Thetford Academy (soon-to-be) alumni, shared her story of leaving and returning to Vermont, and emphasized the importance of...


June 9, 2026

Posted at 14:46h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy has selected Wynona I. Ward, Esq., Class of 1969, as the recipient of its inaugural Alumni Achievement Award. The Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated exceptional professional success, leadership, community service, and/or commitment to the Academy’s values of excellence, commitment, cooperation, caring and diversity. Wynona Ward is the founder and director of Have Justice, Will Travel, Inc. (HJWT), a Vermont-based “mobile, multi-service program that assists victims of domestic abuse through the legal process, from the initial interview and relief from abuse order through self-sufficiency and independence.” Since 1998, Ward has been working to end...


June 8, 2026

Posted at 09:56h in Athletics, News, Parents, Student Life by

The track and field team competed at the Division 3 state meet in Burlington on June 4. Out of a field of 20 teams, the girls finished in 7th place and the boys finished in 2nd. Here are a few highlights: The girls 4x100 of Lacey Parkman, Lizzie Brown, Aislin Peters, and Lily Miller ran the second fastest time in school history (54.34). The boys 4x100 team of David Thaxton, Zac Amber, Daniel Mann, and Emmett Terry won in a time of 45.83.  The boys 4x400 team of Emmett Terry, Daniel Mann, Zac Amber, and Jay Hill won the final event of the meet. Sebastian...

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