Thetford Academy alumnus and longtime basketball coach and mentor Eric Ward ‘76 was known for his kindness and leadership on and off the court. For decades, he was a beloved part of local AAU and school teams at the elementary, junior varsity, and varsity level, passing on his love of...
Though the academic year is over, TA's Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) continues its work "to ignite academic curiosity and foster environmental stewardship through outdoor exploration, recreation, and project-based, experiential learning" with a full slate of summer wilderness leadership opportunities. Starting in June, students have participated in TOP's annual summer trail...
On July 5, TA welcomed the new nonprofit Thetford Arthouse Cinema to the Martha Jane Rich Theater in Anderson Hall for the debut of its summer film series. The series, running throughout the summer through September 30, 2022 features 13 arthouse films (Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.), 13 repertory films (Fridays...
After six years at the helm of Panther athletics, Blendon Salls is stepping down from the AD role at Thetford Academy to pursue new career opportunities. Blendon’s deep knowledge and love of sports, along with his strong relationship-building skills, helped the TA athletic program stay strong and increase student participation. Blendon’s...
The end of the school year is always full of celebration and also bittersweet goodbyes - not only for the graduating seniors, but also for the faculty and school staff who are moving on in their lives as well. This year we are saying goodbye to six faculty members. Leah Boch,...
In Vermont, it's not wise to assume the weather will cooperate. But when it delivers on a June evening, it's spectacular - especially on Thetford Hill. On Friday, June 10, 2022, as Thetford Academy graduates and their families gathered to celebrate, the skies were clear, the weather warm, and TA's...
Students are in the final stages of putting together the 2021-2022 Thetford Academy yearbook. The "Tacadian" yearbook will be available in early July, but families can order today to reserve their copy. The yearbook features 81 pages of TA events, athletics, and candid photos, as well as cover art by...
Every year on Class Day, Thetford Academy celebrates student accomplishments with a slate of awards and scholarships. For students in grades 9-11, the awards include each academic department's recognition of outstanding student performance, junior college awards, community service awards, and the "Rock the Boat Award" - given from one student...
The last week of senior year at TA is filled with milestone events: senior prom, senior prank, baccalaureate, Class Day, and of course, graduation. There are the final games and meets of high school athletics, and culminating class performances and presentations. On Friday, Thetford Academy will celebrate the graduation of...
The Vermont Division III Track & Field Championships were held in Windsor on Saturday, June 4, and both the boys and the girls defended their state championships with dominant victories. In track and field, the top six finishers in each event score points. Both the boys and girls scored points...