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December 20, 2018

Posted at 16:03h in News, Parents by

Those in the course Sports and Society have created a new verb: “to Barnsdale.” It means to put 110% effort into a fictional story—because that’s just what our December Student of the Month did as Taxpayer #1 in a town meeting for the fictional municipality of Barnsdale. Yes, Tyler Wojcik is this month’s honoree! Recurring themes when it comes to this kind-hearted junior are his earnestness and his appreciation for the learning process. Mrs. Barton praises Tyler’s “genuine love of history and desire to understand decisions, events, and people of the past. Although quiet and humble,” she explains, “he was an...


December 17, 2018

Posted at 16:18h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy Junior Chris Phelps, who played varsity football for Hartford High School this fall, was named to the Vermont Interscholastic Football League All Division team for his outstanding defensive performance this season. Wearing number 50 for Hartford, Chris was named second team inside linebacker. Congratulations, Chris! ...


December 14, 2018

Posted at 16:46h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

The choral and instrumental music programs will perform their winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Martha Jane Rich Theater. Nacho plays electric guitar with his instrumental class. The band has been working hard preparing for the concert.  Approximately 40 musicians in grades 7-12 will be playing pieces from a broad scope of styles and eras, including music from Bach, Tchaikovsky, Leroy Anderson, Mel Tormé, and Vince Guaraldi.  A number of holiday classics will be featured, as well as a variety of non-seasonal pieces.  The choral ensembles will present music of the holiday season, including traditional English and German...


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...

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