The cast, crew, and production team from BFA's production of Little Women was formally recognized for having their work selected to represent Vermont at the New England Theatre Festival in April. 19 students and several adults traveled to Massachusetts for a 4-day theatre festival where they saw productions from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and other New England Schools. Students participated in workshops and forums and had opportunities to meet theatre students from around the country.
It was a huge honor that hasn't befallen BFA since the 1990's! In fact, the cast of the last production to travel to New Englands sent our cast a note congratulating them!
Having the state formally recognize our efforts is huge and we wanted to share it!
As many of you know, each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
Congratulations to Abby Demar the Franklin County Vermont Congressional Art Competition 2024 winner!
April 30, 2024
Dear Seniors, Parents, or Guardians:
Hello, I am Alisa Aylward, the senior class advisor. Senior class officers, volunteers, and myself are creating the senior class slideshow which will be seen at some of the graduation activities. We are able to include two pictures of each senior; traditionally, one is an infant/toddler picture and one is a current picture. Please email digital pictures by May 17th to Alisa Aylward Senior Class Advisory at: aaylward@maplerun.org. Please include your students’ names as you/they would like it to appear on the slide show. I would appreciate having all the pictures by May 17th. Thank you.
Have a wonderful day,
Sincerely,
Alisa Aylward
Graduation Details
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 2 pm
Location: Collins Perley Sports Complex
Lead Contact: Theresa Callan (tcallan@maplerun.org) or 802-527-6400
Details: Here is a bulleted list of What to Expect at this year’s 94th Commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, June 15th at 2 pm at the Collins Perley Sports Complex:
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory on Friday, June 14th, 12 - 2 pm. Seniors do not need to wear caps and gowns for rehearsal. Seniors will receive graduation tickets at the rehearsal. When they practice walking across the stage, they will be handed an envelope with their tickets.
On June 15th, seniors are to arrive at the Complex no later than 1 pm and promptly report to the rink to line up.
Please dress comfortably for graduation as it can be very warm regardless of if graduation is outdoors or indoors. If graduation is outdoors, seniors will be walking on turf and sitting on the bleachers so ensure shoes are appropriate (i.e. high heels can get caught in the grass and on bleachers). Seniors should arrive with their caps and gowns on.
Please ride with your families to limit the number of vehicles for parking. Traffic in and around CPSC is congested. Carpooling is encouraged.
Once families and guests have parked, they will be directed to the graduation entrance. Please have your (4) tickets ready to present and you will keep your tickets with you. Seniors will each be given 4 tickets for reserved seating. Other family members/guests may sit in the open seating area. Families and/or guests will be ushered to the seating area(s).
If you, a family member, or guests have special accessibility requirements (wheelchair, hearing impaired, etc.), please contact me and I’ll assist you with the needs and will ensure that an usher assists you upon arrival at graduation.
At 2 pm, the seniors will walk in and march down the middle aisle and the commencement begins.
Whipple Photography will be at graduation. Photographs will include the presentation of the diploma, followed by a portrait holding the diploma. Images from graduation will be posted for graduates and families to view on the Monday morning after graduation. Here is the link: INSERT LINK when available.
Northwest Access TV will be live-streaming graduation. BFA Graduation YouTube Link: INSERT LINK when available.
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.
