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December 12, 2018

Posted at 13:06h in News, Parents by

Remarkable. Positive. Conscientious. Kind. A Gentle Soul. A Delight. These are words teachers used to describe our November Student of the Month, a person who exemplifies academic and character traits that contribute positively to our school community. By always showing up to be her best self, senior Lily Vaughan is Panther who makes a difference. On a daily basis, Lily quietly does good work, and by example inspires others to do the same. “Showing up” requires no excuses, just a strong work ethic to get things done. Lily is no stranger to work, helping on her family farm, and with past...


December 10, 2018

Posted at 11:31h in Alumni News by

It's Reunion time! Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 13-14, 2019 for a Thetford Academy reunion featuring YOU. It's been 25 years(ish) since your TA graduation and your classmates are planning a "MegaReunion" to get everyone back together. Visit the reunion website for more information and to let organizer Emily (Grossman) Reilly know you're coming! ...


December 9, 2018

Posted at 17:05h in News, Parents by

The 8th annual Mr. Thetford Academy Pageant—a beauty pageant/talent show spoof —featured land-kayaking to the sounds of a river, a Michael Jackson moonwalk, a wrestling match between a brother and a sister, and plenty of corny jokes, as 11 contestants and their escorts competed for the Mr. TA crown. Along the way, the packed house heard from Adelit Rukomangana, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide; witnessed the contestants field challenging, on the spot questions; and watched the talented contestants perform a series of creative acts. Lamu Ci and Alan Xi Directed by Eli Kaliski '19, co-directed by Morgan Gaffney '20, and emceed...


December 5, 2018

Posted at 14:18h in News, Parents by

Nine 7th grade girls spent the night at the Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) yurt in the Thetford Hill State Park adjacent to Thetford Academy on Friday, Nov. 30. Chaperone and science teacher Rose Dedam shared, “We did some nighttime sledding on the soccer field, hauled our gear up to the yurt on sleds, and had dinner. The wood-burning stove kept everyone warm and well fed.  “The next morning we had breakfast, cleaned up, and rode the sleds/bags down the road in the park to meet parents.” There will be two more TOP overnight treks for middle school students (boys and girls) this...


December 5, 2018

Posted at 11:00h in Academics, News, Outdoor Education, Student Life by

By, Jackson Kingsbury The Thetford Outdoor Program has built a Sugar Shack. The Sugar Shack was one of the biggest projects that the class took on this year. Each student was given one job to lead. I was responsible for the construction of the rafters, while Becca was responsible for the doors. We all helped each other with their jobs. I helped Becca with the doors and Tait helped me with the rafters. Everyone had something to do and it took the entire class working together to complete the project. A big thank you to Jere Linehan, and Mike Wells for the...


December 5, 2018

Posted at 10:03h in Alumni News, News by

Larry Drew, long-time mathematics teacher, cross-country coach, and track and field coach at Thetford Academy, passed away on Sunday evening, Dec. 2, at the age of 85. And while he performed many roles at Thetford Academy, “Mr. Drew” (as his student-athletes addressed him), was probably best known as the face of cross-country at the school. Mr. Drew took the reins as head coach in 1971, the second year the sport was offered at TA. Under his leadership, the girls team would win five Vermont State Championships (1975, 1981, 1994, 1995, 1996), and the boys team would win three (1973, 1984, 1998)....

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