Classroom Close Up: 10th Grade Humanities

Our sophomores memorized and performed scenes from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Friday’s Morning Meeting, as part of their study of Elizabethan England. It was a treat for their friends, Romans, and countrymen (Aardvarks all)! The photo is from a rehearsal earlier in the week.

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Magic the Gathering Club

  Academy student interests often provide opportunities for leadership initiative. Here, devotees of Magic The Gathering play at lunchtime in a club organized by Chanina K. Experienced and new players are welcome at these weekly meetings.

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Sports Recap, Week of October 8th

The Cross-Country team had a great home meet on a warm Wednesday afternoon. The Academy girls fielded a full team for the first time in four years, and finished 3rd out of 6 teams! Zoe P had a strong race on her home course. Will D was out sprinted in the final 50 meters and […]

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Two Academy Traditions: Mountain Day and Signing the Honor Code

On Tuesday, October 9, we put aside our schoolwork to hike up Mount Greylock together. Undaunted by early morning clouds and full of anticipation for a warm (if foggy) mid-day break at the summit, we bussed over to the base. There, our seniors led us in stretching exercises and we were fueled by fresh doughnuts before we […]

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Sports Recap, Week of October 1

Cross-country runners had a great meet at Four Rivers on Wednesday. Avery M (4th), Paloma H-S (6th), and Katie T (28th) had a strong showing in field of 60 female runners. On the boys side, Will D (3rd) finished a mere 9 seconds behind the leader, while Eli C (32nd), David C (41st), Izzy S (56th), […]

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Hiking and Yoga “Stretch” Our Students

Our after school hiking group explores the many beautiful natural areas surrounding Charlemont. Each day and week brings new adventures. Meanwhile, yoga and fitness participants work hard each afternoon, too.    

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Spanish V Projects: Borges

Spanish V students completed their projects on Jorge Luis Borges and showcased their dual talents (artistic and literary) by speaking knowledgeably and in fluid Spanish about the Argentine’s theme of duality while sipping mate, the typical gaucho tea.

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A Visit from Jeannie Bartlett, Class of 2010

Academy Alum Jeannie Bartlett ’10 visited the 12th grade Environmental Science class (pictured) and the 10th grade Biology class to discuss her work with Vermont dairy farmers to improve the water quality of Lake Champlain. 

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