Mr. Sweet, also known as “Little Mr. Sweet”, works as a Skill building teacher at BFA. He always has a funny story to tell and he’s always in good spirits. I’ve had Mr. Sweet for all of the...
This year, the St. Albans Steelers Football organization welcomed their new General Manager, Jessica Williams. Along with taking on this leadership role, Jessica is also a part of the board, bringing...
Debbie Begnoche sits on the island in her kitchen, baked goods placed on the counter top. She talks about her feelings about volunteering while country music is played throughout her house.
When asked...
Chef Monette sits in the culinary arts classroom within the Northwest Technical Center, in St. Albans Vermont. The room is sparse, but the real action takes place in the kitchen nearby.
Chef sits in...
Ms. Callan spends her days working in the Principal’s Office. Her desk is surrounded by glass walls, allowing her to view the many students and faculty that pass by. She often peers out the window, wishing...
In a classroom, Penelope Gratton sits at a table, surrounded by robin-egg blue walls. This table is worn by the many students that she has taught over the years. Though she prefers sandals, she wears sneakers...
On Jan 30th, members of the Vermont State Youth Council went to Montpelier to deliver the recommendations that they crafted over the past year to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the Senate and House...
Laura Branon (‘14), a Bellows Free Academy St. Albans and University of Vermont graduate, paved the way for younger cousin Leah Branon (‘20), who is a Bellows Free Academy St. Albans alumni and junior...
Mercury staff member, Owen Scott, contributed to this piece by conducting interviews.
Latin has a long-standing history at Bellows Free Academy. As stated in the BFA 1929-1930 Courses of Study,...
Para-educators, now called Educational Support Professionals (ESP), provide assistance and support for students in mainstream or alternative classes under the supervision of a classroom teacher or case...
COVID-19 has put many students in an interesting position over the past few years. Many students spent a year learning online or in a hybrid system, and there are some aspects of school life that still...
After receiving a DM (Direct Message) on Instagram from head hunters who scour the internet looking for participants for the Food Network, Adam Monette, culinary instructor at the Northwest Career and...
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