This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
Congratulations
Loghan Hughes becomes Comets' all-time leading LAX scorer in 18-10 victory over the MMU Cougars!
Sara Howrigan provided the following statement: "I am thrilled at how tonight’s Vermont Sports Hall of Fame annual dinner turned out. It was great to return to an in-person celebration. As a Board Member we recognize Vermont athletes, coaches, sports writers and prominent families that have done great things for this state. Our proceeds go to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, a great cause. Since I’ve been on the board one of my responsibilities is getting volunteers for the night of the dinner. It takes a lot to make a great event. The BFA Athletic Council has sent athletes for the past five years to our event to volunteer. I take great pride in how they show up and represent our community, classy and dressed for success. Tonight BFA hockey coaches Toby Ducolon (Class of 2020) and Bill O’Neill (Class of 2022) were inducted and these kids and Dan and Linda Marlow Linda Marlow made our night amazing. The kids did meet and greet, opened doors for the elderly, hung up all banners, distributed programs, ran the registration table and helped set tables (and handled my OCD with grace). They also were a part of the bigger picture. I’m thankful too that my daughter, Rowan Howrigan was selected to be a part of something I’m passionate about. My son Mark Howrigan also had been selected in the past. Thank you to everyone who made it a success. But my heart is pretty full tonight."
Drew Ducolon, Caroline Bliss, Matt Merrill, Liam Wood, Coach Bill O’Neill, Dan Marlow, Cam Johnson, Molly Smith, Rowan Howrigan, and Sara Howrigan
Congratulations St. Albans Messenger Athlete of the Week: Zach Smith!
Classroom, clubs, other
"Last week Amanda and Jesse from Vermont Gas Systems presented to BFA and NCTC students in the Career Pathways Center. They discussed employment opportunities with VGS, how the company is changing to meet renewable energy goals of the future, and what qualities make a strong job candidate and a successful employee. We would like to thank them for taking the time to educate and inspire our students regarding the job opportunities available to them in Vermont."
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT NEWS:
Jay Cummings came and shared his business knowledge and experience and motivational tools from his iMOODivate Program with our Leadership Training, Business Management and Entrepreneurship classes.
Mr. Fugere and Ms. Brouillette teamed up to have students listen to an Alumni Panel consisting of (Amanda (Bolgioni)-Smith, Alyssa (Humphrey) Kemp and Shannon Prior. These former graduates took turns discussing their courses and activities at BFA, their time and experiences at college, their current career fields and how they got there and provided advice to help the current BFA students in Career Exploration, AP Bio and AP Chemistry with their career decisions..jpg)
Business Entrepreneurship students having fun problem solving, collaborating and planning/taking action while participating in a structure building activity.
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Career Exploration students participating in the Game of Life Tournament as the first activity in more lessons to come in preparation for learning how to live on their own
AP Chemistry lab 5/12/22:
Jay Cummings came and shared his business knowledge and experience and motivational tools from his iMOODivate Program with our Leadership Training, Business Management and Entrepreneurship classes.
Mr. Fugere and Ms. Brouillette teamed up to have students listen to an Alumni Panel consisting of (Amanda (Bolgioni)-Smith, Alyssa (Humphrey) Kemp and Shannon Prior. These former graduates took turns discussing their courses and activities at BFA, their time and experiences at college, their current career fields and how they got there and provided advice to help the current BFA students in Career Exploration, AP Bio and AP Chemistry with their career decisions.
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Business Entrepreneurship students having fun problem solving, collaborating and planning/taking action while participating in a structure building activity.
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Career Exploration students participating in the Game of Life Tournament as the first activity in more lessons to come in preparation for learning how to live on their own
Mercury Update:
Check out Reese Clayton's Mercury piece on Mother's Day:
Reese Clayton ('22) and her mom, Erika
Mercury Alumni articles:
Check out alumni articles published this year:
Mariah Boissoneault ('16)
Kaeding’s (’23) Writing Selected in New York Times Collaborative Poem Contest:
https://bfamercury.org/5778/news/kaedings-23-writing-selected-in-new-york-times-collaborative-poem-contest/
https://bfamercury.org/5778/news/kaedings-23-writing-selected-in-new-york-times-collaborative-poem-contest/
As in years past, my French IV/V class made a music video project this spring and they would love for you all to see it! 2022 "Ne parlons pas de Bruno" - It's the French version of "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Disney's Encanto. We hope you enjoy it! (Many thanks to Will Pierce for editing the video for us even though he is no longer in French - but we can consider him an honorary French IV student.)
Merci beaucoup!! ~Kristi Waite
Senior Information
May 10, 2022
Dear Seniors and Families:
We’re one month away from graduation! Complete your community service as soon as possible and return your documentation to Mr. Murray.
Here is an opportunity to order Class of 2022 apparel or other items!
Link: https://kevinsmithsports.chipply.com/CLASS2022/store.aspx?eid=65734
There has been one change to the culminating events calendar. The Movie Night is on May 25th.
For your reference, I have again included an image of What to Expect at Graduation:
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me 802-527-6400.
Sincerely,
Theresa Callan
Graduation Coordinator
