This is the second year this ensemble has performed for this event which has quickly become the most well-attended community meal of the season. The group is led by BFA Instrumental Music Teacher Eric Bushey and MRUSD String Specialist Alex “Rusty” Charpentier who also played violin with the group for this performance.
The String Ensemble played 9 different selections during their half-hour performance. These included works by J.S. Bach, Gustav Mahler, and Soon Hee Newbold. Also featured were several traditional selections and works written specifically for school string ensembles.
Audience members were delighted. Age Well’s lead nutritionist for Franklin County and event organizer Laura Needy looks forward to this event each year and has called it her very favorite event to host.
NCTC Digital Media
NCTC Digital Media Field Trip to WCAX & VT Public Television Studios on 4/11/2024
On April 11th, NCTC Digital Media Students visited WCAX, Hall Communications Radio, and Vermont Public Television Studios in the Champlain Valley Region. Students went on three different tours, learning about how the various broadcasters produce news and entertainment media. All three organizations took time out of their busy schedules to give NCTC students a hands-on tour of their studios, control rooms, and post-production suites.
WCAX Head Photographer, Joe Carroll, explains the camera rigs they use for mobile field production work.
Left to right: Molly MacKenzie, Maddison Corey, Joe Carroll, Austin LaFountaine, Samuel Olsen, Arek Mathieu, Cyrus Kinnick, Tristan Boomhover, & Brendan Conley.
Students get a tour of the WCAX News Studio.
Left to right: Stephen Stilianessis, Logan Chaplin, Sam Olsen, Aaliyah Sanders, Austin LaFountaine, Molly MacKenzie, & Maddison Corey
WCAX Vice President/General Manager, Jay Barton, gives a tour of the control room.
Left to right: Jay Barton, Aaliyah Sanders, Sam Olsen, Blake Halbach, Maddison Corey, Molly MacKenzie, Fenn Thompson, & Arek Mathieu.
Students listening to a presentation on how news shows are produced at WCAX News Studio.
Left to right: Cyrus Kinnick, Arek Matheui, Madison Evans, Fenn Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Blake Halbach, Stephen Stilianessis, Logan Chaplin, Tristan Boomhover, & Sam Olsen.
VT Public TV Managing Director of Production, Brian Stevenson, shows students how to use the remote studio camera control unit in their control room.
Left to right: Molly MacKenzie, Maddison Corey, Brian Stevenson, & Blake Halbach.
WEEK-LONG SUMMER TRADES PROGRA
LIFT is open to girls* entering 9th-12th grade in the 2024-2025 school year.
*LIFT welcomes anyone who identifies as a girl regardless of assignment at birth, including non-binary and gender expansive youth who are comfortable in a girl-centered space.
Dates & Location:
- Dates: June 24 - 28, 2024
- Location: Center for Technology, Essex: 2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Lunch will not be provided. VWW will provide AM & PM snacks. If you need assistance with lunch, let us know and we can help.
Through hands-on learning and projects, participants spend the week exploring trades like carpentry, welding, and electrical, taught by female instructors trained and working in their respective fields. In addition to trades and technical learning, participants learn from our social and emotional curriculum known as “Power Skills” to help them navigate school, friendships, and societal issues.
LIFT is a great opportunity for students who a
APPLY FOR OUR 2024 LIFT COHORT IN ESSEX!
*LIFT welcomes anyone who identifies as a girl regardless of assignment at birth, including non-binary and gender expansive youth who are comfortable in a girl-centered space.
I’m pleased to announce that graduation caps, gowns, and diplomas have arrived! It is another sign that graduation is fast approaching! Here is a link to all of the senior events. Click on each event and click “open” to read the details. https://www.maplerun.org/o/bfa/page/senior-communication-events
Here are optional graduation purchasing information:
If seniors and families wish to order custom Graduation Announcements or Class Rings, now is the time to order. Your school announcement will have the custom school crest with the school colors. Simply go to www.balfour.com. Here is the specific link for ordering graduation announcements: ttps://www.balfour.com/shop/graduation-announcements?smi=97504
If you have any Balfour ordering questions, please contact balfourvt@gmail.com.
Here’s the information if you wish to order graduate lawn signs and banners. See the Main Street Graphics web store link for 2024: Lawn signs and banners
Contact Main Street Graphics directly with any questions at 802-782-8342, or douglas@msgvt.com, www.msgvt.com.
Don’t forget the Community Service and PLP graduation requirements. 10 hrs of Community Service is due by May 17th. See Mr. Murray. Seniors must share their completed PLP with their Advisor by June 1st. Additional PLP support is available every Thursday Call Back, from 7:30-8 am in the Library, or by filling out this form.
If you have any other graduation questions, contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.
Sincerely, Theresa Callan, Graduation Coordinator
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.
