SJA News - May 22, 2024

IN THE NEWS

Congressional Art Awards

Five students were recently recognized for their artistic abilities during an event at VSU Castleton hosted by U.S. Representative Becca Balint. The students were presented with a Certificate of Achievement in the 43rd Annual Congressional Art Competition. Gathering on the steps of Fuller Hall for a photo are (l-r) Huckle Perkins '25, Margaret Williams '25, Wendy Yao '24, Tressa Miller '25, and Grace Cashin '27.

Playwright Awards

Senior Hayden Stephenson and Junior Stas Kadolonok, received special recognition at the Vermont Young Playwrights' Festival this week. Hayden's one-act play, "Ultimate Frisbee," will be performed by professional actors at a public performance. Stas's play " A Curious Passenger" will receive a cold reading by professional actors. These plays and others written by members of the creative writing class will be performed here on campus by the Advanced Theater class directed by Mr. Walker during the Theater Showcase on Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30. 

Chili Cook-Off

Students in Introduction to Culinary Arts with Chef Andre and Mrs. Libbey held a Chili Cook-Off at the Hilltopper Restaurant. They worked in teams, did a taste test, and everyone voted on their favorite.

The winners are:

A Block (shown): Emmett Johnson '25 (left) and Andrew Bullard '26

B Block: Wesley Strong '26 and Clark Andelin '24

Advice for Seniors

This essay is another installment in a series of stories by ninth grader Isabel Magnus about topics of interest to the SJA community.

Transitioning from high school to college can be both exciting and terrifying. Nobody feels completely prepared when starting a new chapter of life, and all incoming college freshmen have unanswered questions when they arrive at their new school. So I interviewed Hannah MacDonald, from last year's graduating class, to find out about her experience transitioning from the Academy to college. Hannah is wrapping up her freshman year at UVM, and she has some interesting things to share.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, May 22

Commencement Concert, South Church Hall, 7:00 PM

The event will stream live here.

Thursday, May 23

Final Exams Begin

View the schedule here.

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day, No Classes

Wednesday, May 29

Last Chapel

Thursday, May 30

Senior Prom, 8 - 11 PM

A complete list of senior events can be viewed here.

2024-2025

The 2024-2025 school year calendar can be viewed here.

AROUND CAMPUS

Last week's Senior Breakfast kicked off the celebrations for the Class of 2024. Photos from the event can be viewed here.

Mario Cart Races were one of the many hotly contested events during Spring Day on Friday. See photos from the day, including the Cultural Festival, here.

Photos from Saturday night's performance of Grease will be available here by the end of the week.

Students in the new Independent Science Research class learn how to safely work with liquid nitrogen to produce strange low-temperature phenomena, such as repeatedly deflating a balloon without popping it and inducing superconductor magnetic levitation. This and other exotic techniques are common professional laboratory tools that require specialized training to utilize. Future Juniors and Seniors should contact Dr. Vorhies or Mr. Hansen if they are interested in developing their laboratory and research skills in this exciting new elective!

Mr. Bugbee's Building Trades students completed a bridge replacement project in collaboration with Fairbanks Museum last week.

Throughout the school year, we have been treated to several fantastic musical performances on Music Monday. Click here to view five songs from the past two weeks.

Photos from Ultimate Frisbee's Senior Day can be viewed here.

Photos from last week's JV Girls' Lacrosse game can be viewed here. Photos from other spring games can be viewed here.