Thetford Academy Alumni Association

09/03/2026

The Alumni Association is looking for help with the food tent on Saturday Oct 3rd for The Woods Trail Run. You do not need to be there all day. You can come for 3 hours or less but would be grateful for more. Please reach out and help as we give all the money back to the teachers wish list at TA!

08/19/2026

Welcome to new TA trustees Barbara DeFelice, Dan Bromberg, and Randy Snelling.
Their connections to TA go beyond their role as trustees.
Barbara is the mother of Nacio Levey '20. Dan's children are members of the Classes of '29 and '32. Randy '14 serves as the alumni liaison and is actively involved in TAAA.
We are glad to have you on the Board!

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

IN MEMORIAM
Lawrence A. Barker '47 died at home in Post Mills on July 20, 2026. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Lyons '68, Barry Barker '70, Sheila Piper, and Tina Timmons '87; eight grandchildren, including Michael '93 and Arty '95 Piper; and ten great grandchildren, including Dillon '17, Ryan '21, and Brooke '28 Piper.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Our condolences to Lawrence's family.

07/29/2026

Aiden Otterman is running for the Vermont House, potentially making him the youngest legislator ever elected if he wins in November.

07/22/2026

IN MEMORIAM
Priscilla Bond Banker '49, a former trustee, died January 10, 2026. A memorial service will be held on July 25, 2026, at the First Congregational Church of Thetford at 11am. A reception will follow in Thetford Center,
Our condolences to Priscilla's family.

07/17/2026

Thetford Academy Athletics is hiring! We're looking for coaches for JV boys soccer, Varsity golf, and Varsity girls basketball. Visit our website for more details - or email Athletic Director Bri Barnes directly. Help us spread the word for these exciting opportunities to join the Panther team! 🐾🐾

07/13/2026

IN MEMORIAM
Marygrace Goodale Benjamin, a member of the Class or 1987, died 7/2/2026. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Goodale: sons Dylan Benjamin and wife Courtney, and Wyatt Lescord; daughter Sidneygrace Lescord; Wyatt and Sidneygraces's father, Brian Lescord; siblings Tracy White, Kelly Hodge '84, Troi Ulman '83, Suzette Barbour, and Calvin, two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at the Sawnee Bean Cemetery in Thetford Center at 11am on July 19, 2026. Online condolences: www.knightfuneralhomes.com
Our condolences to Marygrace's family.

07/11/2026

IN MEMORIAM
Kimberly Maclay Cook '76 and current TA employee died unexpectedly July 7, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She is survived by her father Roderick Maclay '51; husband Doug Cook '76; sons Corey Cook '98 and wife Rachael, and Chas Cook '00 and partner Amanda Wells; nine grandchildren, including Henley '26 and Olivia Cook '29; and a large extended family.

The family will hold a private burial and memorial service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Thetford Academy to fund the new kitchen renovations. Donations may be sent to Thetford Academy, 304 Academy Road, Thetford Center, VT 05075, or https://thetfordacademy.org/give/donate-now/

Online condolences: www.boardwayandcilley.com
Our condolences to Kim's family