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BFA's participants at the Outright Youth Leadership Conference
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Statewide Connection: The Outright Youth Leadership Conference

Rachel Ledoux, Writer April 10, 2022

In Nov. 2021, students across Vermont gathered together virtually for Outright Vermont’s annual Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Conference. This past Thursday, March 31, students were given another...

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Where did the Bells Go?

Mackenzie Chamberlain, Contributor April 7, 2022

Bellows Free Academy students may have been wondering what has been causing the high-pitched ringing, spotty transmission and all-out screeching of BFA's intercoms.   BFA's Director of Facilities,...

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A Sneak Peek at the End-of-the-Year Senior Events

Teresa Collins, Contributor April 5, 2022

With the end of the year coming up fast, Bellows Free Academy has many activities and events planned for this year's senior class. According to Theresa Callan, Executive Assistant to Bellows Free Academy’s...

The BFA robotics team.  Photo credit: Quinn Stanley

The Present and Future of the BFA Robotics Team

Logan O’Brien, Contributor April 1, 2022

“This team robot is one that would make anyone proud on the field that we’ve shown. They are on track for a bright future. Don't lose your marbles, but the first place for the Innovate Award goes to...

Jackson receiving his regional championship trophy Photo credit: Roy Sargent

Sargent Moves Forward in Elks Hoop Shoot Competition

Georgia Casavant, Writer March 31, 2022

St. Albans’s own Jackson Sargent will be competing in the national Elks Hoop Shoot Competition in Chicago on April 28. Sargent is 8 years old and a student at St. Albans Town Education Center. Sargent...

BFA door with signage.  Photo credit: Asher Ballantine

Student Perspective: Door Alarm Distractions

Rachel Ledoux, Writer March 31, 2022

Over the past few weeks, most Bellows Free Academy students and staff have become very familiar with PA system testing issues and lack of passing time bells making for an interesting assortment of sounds...

Emanuele Chiappinelli and Penelope Noza
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BFA’s Talent: Penelope Noza (’24) and Emanuele Chiappinelli (’22)

Zoe Walent, Writer March 30, 2022

Penelope Noza ('24) and Emanuele Chiappinelli ('22) both auditioned for the All New England Music Festival, which took place from March 17-19 of this year. The festival was first established in 1927 and...

BFA's Upcoming Spirit Week and Spring Fling

BFA’s Upcoming Spirit Week and Spring Fling

Brooke Holland, Writer March 24, 2022

Starting March 28 Bellows Free Academy will be doing a spring spirit week at school to promote school spirit with the new themes.   “We noticed that we repeat the same days each time we have spirit...

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Outright Vermont’s Social Involvement Opportunities for Vermont Students

Rachel Ledoux, Writer March 24, 2022

Over the years, Outright Vermont has been a source of resources and opportunities for Bellows Free Academy students. From their annual GSA Conference to the gender-affirming resources they provide, Outright...

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Pep Rally 2022 Ignites School Spirit

Adelyne Collin, Editor March 18, 2022

Shortly after mask restrictions were lifted at Bellows Free Academy, a pep rally was hosted on March 14. Juniors and seniors are the only classes that have experienced traditional pep rallies prior to...

Some cast members of "She Kills Monsters."  Photo credit:  Brendan Conley

BFA Theater Company Returns to the Stage Unmasked

Grace Peyrat, Writer March 18, 2022

Bellows Free Academy's Theater Company has returned to the stage to present their annual one-act play, a production that takes place within a single act. Actors in this year's performance will be unmasked...

NCTC students the Swanton Border Patrol. Photo credit:  Lt. Jason Wetherby

NCTC Students’ Visit to the Border Patrol

Cooper O’Connell, Writer March 17, 2022

On Feb. 9, students from the Northwest Technical Center’s Public Safety and Fire Services program went to visit the Border Patrol in Swanton.  According to student participant Dominick Bessette (‘22),...

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