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May 20, 2020

Posted at 07:50h in Counseling by

Good morning, Panther Community, Can you believe this weekend is Memorial Day? Are you and your family making any fun plans for the "long weekend?"  As we approach the end of the academic year, there's always a lot of reflection: How did you grow this year? What did you learn about yourself? How were your classes? Did you discover your superpower? With all the monkey-wrenches thrown into the works with Coronavirus, it was an especially interesting year for figuring out how to "make it work" and be strong in the face of challenges. Here are some things I've learned: If I don't take time...


May 18, 2020

Posted at 12:18h in Academics by

Dear TA Class of 2020: This is the time of year when we would be discussing where you are heading and what your summer plans are but of course we are not able to do that in the traditional manner. It is also when we, teachers, hear that you are surprised at how fast it went or that you start to show your nerves for what is ahead. The changes coming your way deserve both your excitement, reflection and nerves.  If you asked people around you about their high school graduation they probably do not have lots of specifics to share. Who...


May 18, 2020

Posted at 08:23h in Athletics, Parents by

The floodgates opened when an email went out soliciting input for April’s Thetford Academy Student of the Month Emi Vaughan. Some common themes quickly emerged and were summarized by Mr. Mann, who writes that Emi Vaughan is “a scholar, a natural leader, and one of the kindest people I have had the privilege of knowing.” Mr. Deffner writes, “I don't think I have ever witnessed, or know of, Emi Vaughn being unkind to anyone. She accepts people at face value and welcomes them––regardless of who they are. For this reason, she was a leader in my Civil Rights Literature course last...


May 15, 2020

Posted at 12:23h in Academics by

Dear Thetford Academy Class of 2020,  Congratulations on finishing your senior year under such trying circumstances. And you thought climbing Moosilauke in September was tough?!  Your class will go down in history as one which overcame huge obstacles. I also want to thank you for welcoming me and my family to TA. I left the big city of Burlington to come to little ol’ Thetford, and every day over the past two years, when I came to school and saw your spirit and enthusiasm, I knew I was in the right place.  Even though I didn’t have most of you in class,...


May 14, 2020

Posted at 11:26h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

Due to the current covid-19 health crisis, Thetford Academy has made the final decision to postpone TOP Summer programming scheduled for June and July of 2020. Both the rock climbing and backpacking trips have been cancelled, with the goal of resuming these option in 2021. The Connecticut River canoe trip, the advanced canoe trip, and the trail crew will run, but the dates, the maximum number of participants, and the routes have changed to meet social distancing guidelines. The updated dates and locations are: Connecticut River canoe trip, July 27th - August 1stAdvanced canoe trip (now on the upper...


May 13, 2020

Posted at 14:34h in Counseling by

Happy Wednesday, Panthers! I've been thinking this week about silver linings. Quarantimes are hard, and it's easy to get lost in the uncertainty and fear of it all, but there are good things to notice, too. Some good things over here? More time to bake. Lots of hikes lately. And I chose the word "hygge" (which means "cozy" in Swedish) as my word for 2020, long before Coronavirus happened...

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