Thetford Academy, Vermont

Thetford Academy in Vermont from a nineteenth century woodblock print

Thetford Academy is a historic independent school in Thetford, Vermont. It is the state's oldest secondary school.

History

The co-educational school was founded in February 1819 by local citizens and was granted a charter by the legislature in October of that same year. The school burned in 1942 and was rebuilt on its present site. Currently, the school remains independent although area students are sent to the school in lieu of a local public school.[1]

Robotics

Thetford Academy boasts a successful VEX robotics program, which is the first VRC program in Vermont. Team 4886 has helped start up to 5 other VRC teams in Vermont so far this season alone.

Notable alumni

References

  1. School History from website (accessed August 18, 2009)

External links

Coordinates: 43°48′52″N 72°13′50″W / 43.814514°N 72.2306461°W / 43.814514; -72.2306461

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