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Our Six-Word Memoir Project
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Kyle Hoffman '08 Presents
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What would you write about yourself if you had only six words? The Vermont Academy community recently embraced this writing challenge as part of Smith Magazine's Six-Word Memoir Project. The idea was originally inspired by Ernest Hemingway, who was reportedly challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? "For sale: baby shoes. Never used." VA's enthusiastic participation led to a video and our designation as the magazine's "Classroom of the Month."
Read the Smith article and see the video >
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Kyle Hoffman has been busy in the few years since he left campus in May of 2008 as a graduating senior. Now majoring in chemistry at Birmingham Southern, a small liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama, Kyle has immersed himself in the study of a particularly promising new drug for treating cancer, called K1019. He was so excited by his research that he wanted to return to campus and share his experience with current Vermont Academy students. Kyle presented to the community on January 14. Read story > |
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What's in The Black Box?'
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BV Basketball Tops KUA at Home
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The Vermont Academy Performing Arts department's annual "Black Box" Production, "Until the Last Snowflake Falls" will open on February 7, at 7:30 pm. This winter theatrical tradition began four years ago and has quickly become an exciting option for a drama activity. The production is created completely by the students involved. Starting with a blank slate, they begin to brainstorm scenarios. Improvising these possible scenes leads to settings, characters, and a script. Then they build their set! Read story > |
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Temps were will below freezing outside but the BV basketball team was on fire as they defeated rival KUA, 62-60, in a fiercely-competitive, emotionally-charged contest in front of a frenzied home crowd on January 17. Easily one of the most exciting games ever played in Williams Gymnasium, the spirit of the event was captured in a highlight video shot and edited by Vermont Academy freshman and film wunderkind Oliver Hoblitzelle. If you missed the game, here's your chance to get in on the excitement! See the video >
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