SJA News - October 14, 2026

Scholars Bowl Team Named Team of the Week by NAQT

The National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) organization named the Scholars Bowl A-Team (l-r) Aleksey Strokanov '27, Jonah Raser '27, Raine Rashid '27, and Charlie Peralez '27 the High School Team of the Week for their undefeated run at the Sue Pasco Opening Tournament last month in Essex. In their closest competition of the day, they won by 165 points. The SJA B Team of Amos Donn '30, Gaia Kennedy '29, Poppy Shattuck '27, and Sophie White '27 also competed at the event and finished with a record of 3-5-1.

Jersey Barrier Painting Project

The students who participated in the Jersey barrier painting contest under the Portland Street Bridge were recognized in Chapel last week. Front row: Molly Aeberhard ‘27, Olive McCaffrey ‘27, Antonita Rae Melchor ’27, Anne Campbell, Catamount Arts Education Director, Ashley Van Zandt, Catamount Arts Director of Development and Communications, and Michael Chatterley, SJA Fine Arts Department Chair. Middle row: Bernadette Steele ’28, Penelope Mitchell ’28, Adilette Del Re ’27, Sycada Barnes ’28, Savannah Loder ’28, Will Carter ’27, Moriah Medose ’27, Ripley St. Pierre ’27, Mariah Meadows ’27, Tatum Steen ’27, Carol Fabila Enriquez ’27, Lyric Golden ’27. Back row: Adrian Kimbell ’28, Henry Griffiths ’28, Allison Schmidt ’29, Ivan Mullins ’29. The team of Molly Aeberhard, Olive McCaffrey, and Antonita Rae Melchor earned first-place honors for their mural design.



Support on the Field

The football team took the field last week against the Seawolves wearing special shirts in support of the Northeast Kingdom Cancer Action Network. Led by senior Logan Farnsworth (#78) as part of his capstone project, 100% of the donations went to the organization’s important work in our community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, October 17

Homecoming Dance, Alumni Gym, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Monday, October 19

Spirit Week Begins

Class schedules for Thursday and Friday can be found here.

Thursday, October 29

School Photos, Fuller Hall, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

This session is for students who missed the dates in September. Order envelopes may be picked up at the main office. Online orders can be placed here.

Thursday, October 29

Fall Semester Student Progress Conferences

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Neuro Whereabouts: Understanding Your Child’s Developing Brain



Parents, caregivers, school personnel, & adults who care about youth: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (with a light dinner offered beforehand at 5:00 p.m.). Dr. Crystal Collier (Neuro Where Abouts Guide – By Dr. Crystal Collier) will be presenting virtually on the topic of "Neuro Wherabouts" based on her parent guide designed to help parents understand how healthy brain development unfolds, how risky behaviors can derail progress, and what they can do to keep their child’s development on track. This will take place at the St. Johnsbury Community Hub at 107 Eastern Ave (on the Catamount Arts Campus). 

AROUND CAMPUS

Students traveled to Lonesome Lake in New Hampshire for a hike and to take in the fall foliage.

St. Johnsbury Academy welcomed a dozen students and their advisors from Sapere Aude, a school near Madrid, Spain, last week as part of an ongoing exchange. On Tuesday, the visiting students hosted a Cultural Fair, sharing their country’s traditions and culture with the SJA community. During their visit, the students stayed with local host families, attended classes, and explored the Northeast Kingdom.

Thirty students attended a performance of John Proctor is the Villain at Northern Stage in White River Junction with Mrs. Jolliffe and Mr. Rowe.

ATHLETICS

The Varsity Field Hockey team hosted North Country on their Senior Recognition Day. Photos from the event can be found here.

The Varsity Girls' Soccer team held their Senior Recognition prior to their game against the Seawolves on Friday. Photos from the day are here.

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