SJA News - March 26, 2025

Career and Technical Education Students of the Quarter

Front row: Lily Call '26 (Intro. to Culinary), Georgia Lemieux '26 (Intro. to Welding), Autumn Despins '26 (Sales & Marketing 1), Ayla Brown '27 (Intro. to Culinary), Mya Barney '27 (Intro. to Baking), Elizabeth Gamble '27 (Intro. to Business), Holly Wood '27 (Intro. to Business) Second row: Alexander Gendron '26 (Business Management), Meredith Roy '26 (Electricity 1), Michelle Roy '26 (Human Services 1), Jana Jakobi '25 (Business Management), Arianna Santy '28 (Career Exploration), Ava Smith '28 (Career Exploration), Trillian Hyde '26 (Sales & Marketing 2) Third row: Lily Hinman '25 (Finance), Riley O’Brien '25 (Intro. to Baking), Django Farlice '25 (Intro. to Auto), Maceo Kramar '26 (Culinary Arts – Hilltopper), Everett Perkins '26 (Heating & Plumbing) Back row: Ethan Girouard '25 (Electricity 2), David Evans '27 (Intro. to Electricity); Justin Louis '25 (Intro. to Woodworking), Holden Brigham '27 (Intro. to Heating & Plumbing), Aiden Thomas '26 (Automotive Technology) Missing from photo: Colton Brown '27 (Intro. to Construction), Hollyn Bradshaw '25 (Human Services 2), Lexi Guibord '25 (Work Based Learning), Kailyn Neurath '26 (Construction Tech)

Students Compete at Scholars' Bowl

Scholars' Bowl had four highly competitive matches on Saturday at the state tournament in Montpelier and finished 2-2. Attending the event were Chase Smith '26, Kaijo's Seinosuke Shiraishi, the group's newest fan, Aiden McLean '25, Jonah Raser '27, and Phoebe Donn '27.

Students Attend Advocacy Day Event at State House

On Tuesday, March 11, a group of four St. Johnsbury Academy students attended the annual Advocacy Day at the state house in Montpelier. Seniors Sophia Rizzo and Avah Ward, Sophomore Hanna Lengyel, and Junior Lennon Daffinrud did a phenomenal job engaging with local and state representatives, including William Greer D-Bennington (center, back), and sharing why advocating for mental health and ending the stigma through conversations and policies that support mental health is critical. Also attending was Ms. Cote (left, back).

Robotics Team Recognized

The St. Johnsbury Academy Robotics Team competed at the NE District Pine Tree Event in Lewiston, Maine, on the weekend of March 15-16. In addition to competing strongly in the three-on-three robotics matches both days, and competing as part of a 4th place finishing playoff alliance, the team was awarded the Rising All-Star Award due to the strong comeback they have had since 2022. The award recognized the growth in membership, sponsorship, and outreach, as well as the perseverance and gracious professionalism exhibited by the team.

They look forward to their next competition at the first-ever New England District FRC Qualifying Event at UVM’s Patrick Gymnasium on March 29 and 30. All are welcome to come cheer on Tech Storm!

Snowboarding Success

Ninth grader MaryJane Kissinger recently completed her Freeride Snowboarding season and is the current 15th-ranked U-15 female in the Americas. She has been invited to compete at the 2025 IFSA Junior Freeride Snowboarding Competition in Kirkwood, California. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, March 26

Spring Concert, Fuller Hall, 7:00 PM

The event will be streamed here.

Thursday, March 27

Spring Semester Student Progress Conferences, 6:30 PM

Sunday, March 30

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Fuller Hall, 3:00 PM

Saturday, April 5

SkillsUSA Dinner Auction, Dining Hall, 6:00 PM

View the informational flyer here. Tickets are required for the dinner, but the public is welcome to attend the auction, beginning at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, April 15

Clear River Review Launch

Additional information coming soon.

Thursday, April 17

Student Fashion Show, Fuller Hall, 6:30 PM

Friday, April 18

SAT/PSAT Testing

No classes for students not testing.

Saturday, April 19

April Break Begins

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULT EDUCATION AT SJA

Introduction to Welding for Women, taught by Jason Mitchell, is just one of the many exciting courses offered by St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education. Whether you are looking for a new hobby or to gain an advantage at work, our classes will serve you well. For more information, visit our website here.

AROUND CAMPUS

Thank you to the volunteers, and everyone who donated blood during last week's blood drive.

Mrs. Mackenzie's Creative Writing students gathered in Brantview Parlor to meet with members of a memoir writing group to share stories and ideas.

We welcomed twenty-nine students and three chaperones from our sister school in Kaijo, Japan, to campus last week.

Mr. Rowe and his guitar students work through a song during class.

Mr. Jeremy Roberts held an OSHA 10 Safety Training class this week.

Students in Mr. Shea's Film classes are putting the final touches on their projects.

Chef Hale's Intro to Baking students plated their dessert projects in class last week.

Mike Clark (left) and Miles Etter, representing the Vermont Soccer Officials Association, presented certificates to members of the Boys' and Girls' Varsity Soccer teams in recognition of their winning the 2024 Vermont Sportsmanship Award.

Members of the Girls' Nordic Ski team presented their state runner-up trophy to Dr. Howell in Chapel on Monday. Senior Sisu Lange was also recognized for winning the individual skate and classic state championships.

Congratulations to senior Cassidy Kittredge, who signed on Tuesday to play basketball at Norwich University, surrounded by her family and Coach Huntington (not pictured).