Vermont Academy
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Vermont Academy | |
Established | 1876 |
School type | Private Boarding |
Religious affiliation | None |
Head of School | Jimmy Mooney |
Location | Saxton's River, VT, USA |
Campus | Rural |
Enrollment | approx. 252 |
Faculty | approx. 50 |
Average class size | 10 |
Color(s) | Orange & Black |
Mascot | Wildcat |
Homepage | http://www.vermontacademy.org |
Vermont Academy is an American coeducational boarding school and college preparatory school for grades nine through twelve. Founded in 1876, it is located in Saxtons River, Vermont.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Clara Converse 1879, missionary and founder of the Soshin Girls' School, Yokohama, Japan
- John Barrett 1885, United States Diplomat
- Christopher A. Sinclair 1967, retired chairman and CEO of Pepsi-Cola
- Paul Harris 1888, founder, Rotary International
- Russell Porter 1891, founder of the Amateur Telescope Makers of America
- Samuel B. Pettengill 1904, United States Congressman
- Glen A. Reed 1938, pioneering nuclear engineer
- Anthony 'Joe' Perry 1969, lead guitarist, Aerosmith
- John Henry Williams 1989, son who froze Ted Williams's body