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At Vermont Academy, faculty members often bring unique and unexpected journeys to campus, and Sean Allen is no exception. With a background that spans radio, construction, coaching, and education, he plays a meaningful role in shaping both the academic and extracurricular experiences of students.

Hannah Nuwagaba ’26 is bringing a bold and deeply personal vision to this year’s Senior Art Exhibition hosted during the Spring Arts Weekend, where her work from the Honors Advanced Art class will be featured as part of a vibrant showcase of student creativity.

Vermont Academy is pleased to announce that Karen Henry has been named the school’s next Athletic Director, returning to campus after previously serving the community as both an educator and coach. A respected leader in independent school athletics, Henry brings more than 25 years of experience working with student-athletes across public and boarding school settings. Her return marks an exciting new chapter for athletics at Vermont Academy, as the school continues to strengthen programs that foster growth, teamwork, and healthy excellence.

On Tuesday night, Vermont Academy gathered as a community to celebrate our winter athletes and recognize the dedication, perseverance, and achievements that defined the season. Students, coaches, and faculty came together to honor the countless hours of training, competition, and teamwork that our athletes committed throughout the winter months.

Mason Evans ’26 has officially signed to continue both his athletic and academic career at Lees-McRae College, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he will compete on the school’s Division I Mountain Biking team while pursuing his passion for art.

March marks both Athletic Training Month and International Women’s Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the dedication and impact of Vermont Academy’s Head Athletic Trainer, Sara Dunbar. Through her daily work with students and athletes, Sara plays an essential role in supporting the health, safety, and overall well being of the community.

With winter still lingering in Vermont, March brings the sweet arrival of sugar season. This Tradition Thursday, we celebrate the kickoff to maple sugaring, a practice deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of our campus. Our original Sugar House once stood where West Hill dormitory currently is situated. Today, the Sugar House can be found up Shepard Lane, nestled in the heart of our 450 acres, surrounded by the quiet beauty of our sugar bush.

At Vermont Academy, the Boys’ Prep Basketball team runs in the family for brothers Abe Camara ’26 and Mamadou Camara ’28. Hailing from Salem, Massachusetts, the duo has brought their lifelong connection to the hardwood, where chemistry, trust, and a shared love for the game set them apart.

Vermont Academy is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Plona to the community in a newly created role, Dean of Curriculum and Academic Affairs, beginning in July 2026. Following a national search that attracted nearly 100 applicants, Rebecca quickly rose to the top for her depth of curricular expertise, her steady academic leadership, and her ability to connect vision to practice. In this role, she will help honor Vermont Academy’s 150 years of academic excellence while shaping a teaching and learning environment rooted in the school’s four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—and oriented toward the next 150 years.

Saxtons River, VT — Vermont Academy has announced a major investment in a state-of-the-art airbag training facility on its Saxtons River campus in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont, marking the first airbag training facility of its kind in the Northeast. The new installation significantly expands year-round training opportunities for skiers and snowboarders and reinforces Vermont Academy’s leadership in mountain sports education.

This past weekend, creativity didn’t sleep at Vermont Academy. Students and members of the VA community came together for the 13th annual 24-Hour Play Festival, giving the community room to become an actor, director, or technician. This exciting theatrical challenge in which original short plays are written, cast, directed, rehearsed, and performed in just 24 hours.