On Wednesday, October 21st, 19 students at Thetford Academy were formally inducted into Troupe #12645 of the International Thespian Society. The ceremony honored the dedication, creativity, and hard work of student performers and technical crew members who have devoted countless hours to dramatic arts, stagecraft, and theatrical storytelling. Membership in the International Thespian Society represents a distinguished milestone in high school theatre, acknowledging students who have consistently demonstrated excellence both on stage and behind the scenes while building a vibrant, collaborative artistic community.
During the induction, troupe members recited the traditional oath, committing themselves to the spirit of community, fellowship, artistic integrity, and lifelong devotion to the performing arts. As newly minted International Thespians, these students join a global network of theatre artists and earn national recognition for their contributions to Thetford Academy’s dramatic arts program. The ceremony was a heartwarming celebration of student achievement, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the Thetford Academy’s Performing Arts season. Notably, this group of nineteen inductees represents the largest induction class in the Thetford Academy’s troupe’s history..
The ceremony was led by Troupe Director and Performing Arts Teacher Jeff Seabaugh, alongside a dedicated team of student officers: President Jillian Fein (Senior), Vice President Lola Squire (Senior), Secretary Londyn Oshoniyi (Junior), and Social Media Officer/Historian Marin Kidd (Junior).
This record-setting cohort of nineteen new inductees includes Matthew Andrasko, Lizzie Brown, Olivia Burroughs, Ayden Colby, Leah Crossett, Juniper Dixon, Rosie Dotter, AJ Foster, Paul Hesser, Cecilia Huling, Lucca Huling, Eliza Knowlton-Young, Sarah Marshia, Josiah Pierce, Stella Sandberg, Gali Siegel-Bromberg, Ida Terry, Asa Williams, and Tristan Woodward.
