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Seniors Selected as Candidates for United States Presidential Scholars Program
Four St. Johnsbury Academy seniors have been selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. Riley Copans and Isaac Lenzini, both of St. Johnsbury, Marcus Burns of Lyme, New Hampshire, and Wesley Barlow of Peacham, Vermont,have been chosen based on their exceptional ACT Assessment or College Board SAT performance.
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Adaptive Driver’s Education Car Opens the Road for More Students
For most teenagers, learning to drive is something that just happens — a given, a rite of passage, a little terrifying and mostly assumed. For Hannah Albright, it was something she had quietly stopped expecting.
"I really thought I was unable to do driver's ed," she said.
Then someone handed her the keys anyway.
At St. Johnsbury Academy, a small but significant shift is happening — one that’s giving more students the chance to learn how to drive, unlocking new opportunities in a rural state like Vermont.
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Farewell Speech
Student Body President Charleigh Moriarty '26 spoke in Chapel for the final time on Tuesday.
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Career and Technical Education Students of the Quarter
Front Row: Noah Miller '27 (Culinary Arts), Kenyon Sorrell '27 (Woodworking), Brooke Bogle '26 (Business Management)
Second row: Lea Dodge '27 (Human Services); Meadow Schneider '27 (Intro to Culinary), Michelle Roy '26 (Work-Based Learning), Ryley Johnson '28 (Intro to Electricity), Brandon Sheldon '27 (Heating & Plumbing 1),
Third Row (L-R): Kailyn Neurath '26 (Intro. to Business), Matthew Gamble '28 (Intro. to Auto), Caleb Impey '28 (Sales & Marketing 1), Mariano Vera Gabilondo '29 (Career Exploration), Trevor Lemieux '28 (Advanced Welding)
Fourth Row (L-R): Ashton Switser '29 (Career Exploration), Alexander Gendron '26 (Intro. to Heating & Plumbing), Gunnar Ward '27 (Electricity 1), Gracie Patrick '28 (Intro. to Human Services), Burke Donovan '28 (Intro. to Culinary), Emma Hakala '28 (Intro. to Culinary), Ayla Brown '27 (Sales & Marketing 2)
Back Row (L-R): Owen Kittredge '27 (Intro. to Construction), Jordan Platt '26 (Automotive Tech), Gracie Stratton '28 (Intro. to Welding)
Missing from photo: Collin Pelletier '12 (Heating & Plumbing 2), Ashley Villeneuve '26 (Electricity 2)
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Golden Wrench Award
Junior Jacob Witter was recently awarded the Golden Wrench Award by Gary Olney, at left, and Phil Drake (center) of the Vermont Automotive Enthusiasts. In the back is Mr. Deming, SJA's automotive instructor. This award is given every year to the top junior automotive technician in each Tech Center in the state.
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Visual Arts Gallery Night
Students were recognized for their achievements in the Visual Arts classes at a special Gallery Night last week. Posing for a photo are faculty members (front row): Mr. Kilgore, Mr. Chatterley, Mrs. Fox, Ms. Darling, Ms. Beckwith, and Mr. Shea. Back row: Nurel Hajibeyli '28 (Digital Design), Allison Schmidt '29 (Foundations of Drawing), Hannah White '26 (Art Capstone), Jacob Kension-Prue '26 (Clay), Colin Randall '26 (Printmaking), and Ace Irwin '26 (Film). Unable to attend were Rylie Johnston '26 (Photography), Revi Fagans '28 (Water-Based Painting), and Eve LeBlanc '26 (Oil Painting). Display photos can be found here.
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All-State Music Festival
The All-State Music Festival was held last week at Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Participating in the All-State Band were (top photo, l-r) Ben Wood '26, Raine Rashi '27, Ivanna Mullins '29, Gray Cashin '27, Zoe Bartlett '28, Moxie Stahler '27, Sophia Montague '26, Mr. Rowe, and Lila Mackenzie '27.
Donley Johnson '26 (bottom, left) and Marcus Burns (bottom, right) performed with the A Cappella Ensemble, and Sawyer Daffinrud (bottom, center) was the lead guitarist in the All-State Modern Band.
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May 14-17
SJA Theatre Presents, Into the Woods,
Fuller Hall
Show times:
Thursday, May 14 - Saturday, May 16, 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2:00 PM
Admission:
Adults: $10.00
Students: $5.00
Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance here.
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Friday, May 15
Spring Day
Yearbooks will be handed out to seniors during their morning class meeting. Underclassmen who have purchased a book may stop by the Straszko Center after 9:30 to pick it up. Students who would like to purchase a book may stop by after 9:30. The cost of the book is $60.
Wednesday, May 20
Commencement Concert, Fuller Hall, 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 21
Final Exams Begin
The exam schedule is on our calendar at this link.
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day, No Classes
Wednesday, May 27
Last Chapel
A complete list of events for the Class of 2026 can be found here.
Thursday, May 28
Last Day of Classes
| | During Chapel, we recognized our substitute teachers for all they do to support our classrooms and students throughout the year. We also thanked Mr. McGurn (second from right), our Substitute Coordinator, who helps keep everyone organized and classes running smoothly each day. | | Ms. McGarvin's Career Exploration, Intro to Human Service, and Human Services Professional Services students attended a job fair last week. At the event, students had the opportunity to meet with local employers, inquire about job openings and post-secondary pathways, apply for jobs, and get feedback on their resumes. | | The Hilltopper staff served their final meal of the school year. Each student created their own dish that was featured on the menu. | | The South Church Hall kitchen was the scene of last week's Cupcake Wars as Chef Hale's students showed off what they can do. | | Junior Devlin Murphy (center, front row) celebrates with her teammates after scoring her 100th goal during Saturday's Varsity Lacrosse game vs. Rice. | | Photos from Tuesday's Track meet are posted here. | | View photos from last week's JV Girls' Lacrosse game against Rice here. | Photos from last week's Boys' Ultimate game vs MMU can be viewed here. | | | | |
