2020-2021 Staff
Larissa Hebert
Adviser
Larissa Hebert lives in Fairfield with her daughter, Ella (age 8), and husband, Thomas. She teaches AP Language and Composition, Journalism and is the adviser to The Mercury. Larissa grew up in Wayne, Maine and attended UVM...
Helen Simmons
Editor
Helen Ann Simmons, a Senior at Bellows Free Academy, was once a small town, home-schooled girl in the state of New Hampshire. She made the transition from homeschooling, to public schooling in the 4th grade, which began at Warre...
Owen Biniecki
Editor
Owen Biniecki is a Senior at BFA and is the Editor of the BFA Mercury due to his commitment and dedication to the Journalism class. As expected with someone who has now participated in two years of Journalism, Owen is a studen...
Lianna St. Francis
Writer
Lianna St.Francis, a senior at BFA, lives in Sheldon, Vt. and attended St. Albans City School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, chorus, baking, crochet and writing. She is part of Northwest Career and Technical Center's Buildi...
Emily Parent
Writer
Emily Parent is a junior at BFA. This will be her first year working on The Mercury. She joined The Mercury to channel her love of theater into a platform to inform others about the arts. She has always had a passion for writing...
J’Ayonna Watkins
Writer
J’Ayonna Watkins is currently a senior at BFA. This is her first year writing for The Mercury. She participates in the International Club and the Hope Happens Here organization. She enjoys reading and writing whenever she can. I...
Bella Bonasera
Writer
Isabella (Bella) is currently a senior at BFA with this being her first year writing for The Mercury. When she’s not writing, Bella enjoys the arts (such as band, chorus, and theater), reading, being with friends, and videography...
Aima Rashid
Writer
Aima Rashid is a Senior at BFA. This is her first year joining The Mercury and journalism club. She is excited to write articles based on her interests to inform her fellow peers. She is an active member of her community, she r...
Adelyne Collin
Writer
Adelyne Sue Collin, a Junior at Bellows Free Academy decided to get involved with The Mercury to meet other people and be able to write frequently. Having English and history classes be her favorite, Adelyne made the decision to jo...
Rachel Ledoux
Writer
Rachel is a freshman at BFA and, as such, this is her first year writing for The Mercury. In her free time, Rachel likes reading, acting, and volunteering. She is also a representative for the Student Council and a member of...
Olivia Belrose
Writer
Olivia is currently a senior at BFA, and this is her first year writing for The Mercury. In her free time, she loves to read, workout, play the French horn, ski and volunteer. Olivia has also been a part of the National Honor S...
Brooke Holland
Writer
Brooke Holland is a junior at BFA. She is a cheerleader for the Elite Gems Cheerleading gym in St. Albans, but used to cheer for the BFA team. Brooke enjoys watching Criminal Minds in her free time, along with her favorite movies Nac...
Caitlyn Mossey
Caitlyn Mossey is a freshman. Her favorite thing to do is dance. She dances at Footworks Studio of Dance in Milton and hopes to be on the BFA dance team next year. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and watching Superna...