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October 2, 2018

Posted at 12:14h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

On Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m., join Thetford Academy for a one-of-a-kind super fun Fun Run/Walk with a TWIST! Whether you're a runner, a history buff, or both, this free event will not disappoint. Named for TA's founder, Asa Burton, the Bicentennial Blitz will follow TA's iconic Dan Grossman Woods Trail on a 5K course through the trees at the peak of foliage season in Vermont. Runners and walkers will need to pay attention, though, because there is a history lesson to be learned along the way! Runners who complete the race will ALSO have to complete a TA history quiz...


October 2, 2018

Posted at 12:00h in Alumni News, Athletics, News, Parents by

The 2018 Woods Trail Run marks the 28th year of TA's locally renowned cross country event. On Saturday, Oct. 6, Thetford Academy will become a vibrant, buzzing host to over 2,000 cross country runners and their coaches, families, and supporters. With over 100 volunteers helping to execute the event, it is sure to be another great day for the high school country country teams who travel from all over New England, New York, and even sometimes New Jersey, to come run the beautiful--yet challenging--Dan Grossman Woods Trail. As a TA student, putting on the Woods Trail Run "Official" bib, and of course...


October 2, 2018

Posted at 11:59h in Academics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

     The Outdoor Class conducted an experiment to see if age affects the height of red pine trees. Red pines were cored to measure age and a clinometer was used to measure height. Eight total trees were tested in different sites. Four of the trees tested were naturally growing and the other four were planted. Soil, diameter, and circumference were also noted for all samples. The data showed that the trees that are the same height are not the same age. It was also noted that one naturally growing tree was 175 years old and about half the height of...


October 2, 2018

Posted at 10:08h in Alumni News, News by

This September, alumni everywhere came out to honor TA's beloved, 40 year-old Mountain Day tradition. The first of many events celebrating TA's 200th birthday this year, #MountainDayEverywhere was an enormous success and a whole lot of fun. Over the first two weekends in September, TA alumni hiked from where they were - there were hikes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Montana, and of course - right here in Vermont! All alumni were invited to join a local hike or head out on their own to remember and celebrate Frederick G. Torrey's Mountain Day tradition. Take a look at all...


October 1, 2018

Posted at 11:52h in Academics, News by

Eighteen poets performed at TA's Poetry Slam to a packed theater this past Friday morning, while four student judges sat in the audience, ready to hold up score cards. Emily Silver's Creative Writing class hosted the event, while Poet-in-Residence Geof Hewitt was the ever-entertaining MC.  Congrats to the brave souls who performed: Michael Adams-Lindberg, Samara Spelman, Ellen Veracka, Grace Davis, Jacob Slaughter, Jordan Smith, Chris Sanso, Alexis Gaetz, Gavin Slider, Alden Nichols, Kiana Johnson, John Longshaw, Skyra Coulter, Scott Ellis, Marc Chabot, William Bosco, William Bugg, and Eloise Silver Van Meter. Chris Sanso came out on top of the scoring, winning...


September 29, 2018

Posted at 07:00h in Alumni News, Athletics, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's 4th annual Homecoming weekend kicks off Friday, Sept. 28 with middle school and high school dances. The full Homecoming Celebration happens on Saturday, Sept. 29! JV and Varsity girls soccer teams face People's Academy at 11 a.m.JV and Varsity boys soccer teams also take on People's at 1 p.m.BBQ and concessions provided by Project Senior to benefit the Class of 2019TA swag, including a bicentennial t-shirt, and other giveaways of TA spirit gear to alumni in attendance. (Let us know you're there!) So come out and cheer on the Panthers, and show your TA pride! GO PANTHERS! ...

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