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Powder Puff Raises Over $30,000 For The Fight Against Cancer
School Schedule Changes to BFA

October 17, 2024

This 2024 school year, BFA St. Albans students have experienced new changes...

A Store of Spirit

October 8, 2024

BFA has a brand new student-run mobile spirit wear store. They have just started...

New Rules? Why Now?

October 4, 2024

Bellows Free Academy recently installed vape detectors in every bathroom across...

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The Vermont State Youth Council’s Trip to the State House

February 12, 2024

On Jan 30th, members of the Vermont State Youth Council went to Montpelier to...

“The Bond They Share”- Branon Cousins Pursue Social Work to Make a Difference

April 19, 2023

Laura Branon (‘14), a Bellows Free Academy St. Albans and University of Vermont...

A BFA Tradition Graduates:  Latin Walks the Stage After 93 Years

March 6, 2023

Mercury staff member, Owen Scott, contributed to this piece by conducting...

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BFA Welcomes the Newest Addition to the Art Department, Mrs. Bolduc
Back to BFA: Reintroducing Andre Morin
Welcoming Robert Gamache
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How to Be a President – An AP Language Process Essay

February 16, 2023

When you’re a kid, you’re always asked what you want to be when you grow up. Some say “a doctor” or “a firefighter” but there's always one kid who says “I want to be President!” If you look at the news today, being the President of the United States doesn’t seem all that cool anymore. There's a lot that goes into running the nation;, it can be overwhelming for many. You have to make sure the nation stays together and try not to completely ruin it. Pandemic or vaccine, you’ve got to give it your all. However, if you're still interested, then I suggest you read this carefully. These are the 5 steps to becoming a President.

What to Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed (in High School) – An AP Language Process Essay

February 16, 2023

Life can get busy, especially when you are in high school. Between going to school, homework, sports, clubs, work, or going out, it seems like there is always something on your plate. After days and weeks and months of nothing but being busy, things can become very overwhelming. When this happens, you start to feel like you aren’t yourself, but there are some simple steps that you can do when you’re feeling overwhelmed:

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