April 2023| Volume 3 Issue 2 |
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Head of School Mary Newman teaching Spanish |
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Dear Alumni,
Mud season is in full swing, and the typically dramatic changes in temperature (35 to 83 in one week) are giving us all a glimpse of how close the end of another school year actually is.
First, the Middle School put on an absolutely outstanding Circus and Carnival last month, drawing record crowds and filling the gym with palpable joy that was felt by the entire community.
Second, we just welcomed a handful of alumni back to campus as part of Career Day on Friday, April 7. It was wonderful to see the faces of graduates from as early as 2002 and as recently as 2021 speaking directly to current students about how to imagine life after high school.
Third, a special highlight for me was getting back in the Spanish classroom for Module 6. I was reminded of how much I miss being in class with students every day, listening to Latin pop music, and wrestling with verb tenses. My students deserve a big shout-out for putting up with my Head of School/Spanish Teacher juggling act!
Finally, we are so excited to be planning our second annual Phoenix Phest. We hope to see you there!
Affectionately,
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Two hearty alums and one former head of school braved the "wet granular" conditions on Wednesday, January 4, to reconnect and get in some good turns down The Face at Saskadena Six. With this group, it is safe to say that Andrew did not win the race! |
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Left to right is Isaac Sacca 2011, Jacob Mayer 2017
photo credit Emily Howe (parent of current students Eli and Ira Ferro and chaperone extraordinaire!)
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The Middle School opened the annual Carnival and Circus on Friday, March 24, to enthusiastic community participation. The attendance was stronger than even pre-COVID times. While it has traditionally been a community event that draws families with children from throughout the region, the pent-up energy and excitement was palpable.
As usual, the story was created by the students themselves, under the guidance of Troy Wunderle of Big Top Adventures. This year's title "Masquerade Ball" refers to the wicked queen's attempt to flaunt her power at a ball, but the villagers prevail.
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Family Arts Day took place on a dreary day outside, but Sunday, April 2, inside the high school was full of color, laughter, and joy
TSA students and faculty, along with several community visual artists and musical performers, led workshops and presented music for an afternoon of creativity, exploration, and boundary-stretching.
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Career Day welcomes alumni |
On April 7, High school students welcomed and learned from alumni and community members about a range of careers as they contemplate life after high school and college. It was wonderful to see the faces of graduates from as early as 2002 and as recently as 2021 speaking directly to current students about how to imagine life after high school.
Alumni participating included:
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Colby Ebbighausen '13, Buyer for C&S Wholesale Grocers
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Leah Heaney-Forbes '13, Key Customer Analyst at Cabot Creamery
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Micah Heaney-Forbes '12, Energy Advisor
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Sawyer Levy '15, Personal trainer
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Derek Lyman '02, State Traffic Signal & ITS Engineer
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Morgan Morrill '15, Research Associate in Mammalian Purification
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Roslyn Parker '18, Software Engineer
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Paige Shirley '21, Intensive Paraeducator
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Rachel Sotak '08, Artist, Graphic Designer + Muralist
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Colby Ebbighausen '13 chats with Grayson Levy '13 while Blake Fabrikant and Sawyer Levy '15 look on. |
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It was so wonderful to see the incredible, hard work of the presenters on Monday, April 10, of their exhibitions and capstone projects. COVID-19 had disrupted this annual signature experience, but the students, mentors, and others who support this curriculum made great strides to re-establishing it in our school culture.
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Esme Krauthammer '24 speaks on Elementary Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Alumni Engagement Opportunities |
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Save the date for TSA Graduation. Support your friends on Saturday, June 17, as the members of the Class of 2023 give their final speech to the community on graduation day.
Coordinate with your class and reunite on this special day. We'd love to see you and take a group photo!
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Stephanie Davis switches the tassels of her advisee Ever Tofel '22 after receiving his diploma |
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- Free
- Rain or Shine
- Bring family and friends!
Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. We'll supply the food and drinks.
Sunday, June 4
TSA High School
Coordinate with your classmates for a little reunion. We'd love to see you and take a group photo!
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Do you have news to share? We'd love to hear from you and let others know!
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Ben Gross and Morgan Morrill, both of the Class of 2015, are getting married! Morgan works in mammalian protein purification at a small biotech company in Lebanon, NH, while Ben teaches at TSA Middle School. |
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Making a difference in the world |
Cobalt Tolbert '13 is now going by the name Antoine Ramboz and living and working in Paris. They write primarily on major French current events for an international audience.
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Kate Caouette-McCarthy '03 is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in the United Kingdom. She attributes her approach to her craft to growing up in Vermont. "More than anything, I'm there for the JOY."
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Commemorate a TSA Teacher |
TSA recognizes the importance of quality teachers for delivering an education that nurtures and awakens students to their potential. We would like to hear from you if there was a teacher at TSA who made a difference in your education, your life, or the way you view the world. Please help us collect your testimonials by submitting this form.
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Our alumni have made gifts to TSA ranging from $1 to $5,000. Every gift at every level is important, but even more important is how many of you make the gesture. Please help us by including us in your charitable gift plan to keep TSA's mission alive!
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