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TA Hosts 15th Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest, Mary Bosco ’24 Earns VT Semifinals Spot AcademicsArtsNewsParents

TA Hosts 15th Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest, Mary Bosco ’24 Earns VT Semifinals Spot

Thetford Academy hosted its 15th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest in the Martha Jane Rich Theater on Monday, with performances from 14 talented TA students – the largest group of participants yet! Poetry Out Loud, "a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry" has become a TA…
Patty McIlvaine
February 8, 2024
Indoor Track Athletes Shine at State Meet, Boys Earn 2nd in Div. II AthleticsNewsParents

Indoor Track Athletes Shine at State Meet, Boys Earn 2nd in Div. II

Photo credit: Matthew Hayden The Panthers had a stellar day at the VT High School Indoor Track Championships on Saturday - slaying school records, earning PRs, and punching a whole bunch of tickets to New Englands. The day-long competition, hosted by the University of Vermont, featured some memorable Panther performances.…
Patty McIlvaine
February 1, 2024
Counseling Office to Host College Information Sessions AcademicsCounselingNewsParents

Counseling Office to Host College Information Sessions

Thetford Academy's Counseling Office will host a series of information sessions this winter to introduce current juniors and their families to the college choice and application process. The first of these sessions, scheduled for January 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. (virtual meeting), will provide an introductory overview to the college…
Patty McIlvaine
January 11, 2024
Panthers Launch Winter Athletics Season, Basketball Opens Strong at Home AthleticsNewsParents

Panthers Launch Winter Athletics Season, Basketball Opens Strong at Home

The Panthers have been preparing for their winter season openings, with alpine skiing, basketball, and indoor track athletes practicing and conditioning in advance of their first contests. Basketball was the first to compete with home games for both the boys and girls varsity and JV teams. On Tuesday, the JV…
Patty McIlvaine
December 14, 2023
Students Reflect on Solo Experiences in the Forest AcademicsNewsOutdoor EducationParents

Students Reflect on Solo Experiences in the Forest

Throughout the semester, students in TA’s environmental studies and outdoor education course work toward an important milestone - the overnight solo experience. The experience at TA is similar to solos in programs like Outward Bound, and challenges students to spend time alone, connecting with nature and practicing self-reliance. Like the…
Patty McIlvaine
December 7, 2023