Norwich cadet receives national leadership award

Senior C/CSM (Cadet Command Sergent Major) Thoren Berg (Holliston, MA) has been selected by the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) as the recipient of the Leadership Award and a $1,000 scholarship. A combination of his character and service alongside his academic and athletic performances led to this honor.

Upon graduation in May, Thoren will commission in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Nuclear ensign and said that “I will do my best to live up to what this award means and continue to represent Norwich to the best of my ability.”

VT AoE recognizes 2025 Presidential Scholars

The Vermont Agency of Education announced Vermont’s Presidential Scholar recipients and honorable mentions for the 2024–2025 school year in a recognition ceremony at the Vermont State House Monday night. 

“The 2025 class of Presidential Scholars embodies what makes Vermont’s education system special,” said Secretary of Education, Zoie Saunders. “These students are leaders in their schools, role models for their peers, and important members of their communities. I’m thrilled to congratulate these exceptional students and their families on this exciting achievement.” 

Vermont’s 2025 Presidential Scholars exemplify exceptional achievements across academic excellence, community service, and leadership roles.  

A complete list of Vermont’s 2025 Presidential Scholars can be found on the AOE’s Awards and Recognition webpage.

Green Mountain Conservation Camp registration is open

If you are 12 to 14 years old and want to learn about Vermont’s wildlife and gain outdoor skills, consider attending one of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.  If you are a GMCC alum,16 or younger, consider coming back for another summer.

The one-week camp programs are held at Lake Bomoseen in Castleton and Buck Lake in Woodbury.  Campers participate in hands-on learning about fish and wildlife conservation, ecology, forestry, orienteering, safe firearm and archery techniques, swimming, canoeing, fishing and more.  Natural resource professionals come to the camp to share information on their programs and take campers out for field activities.

“We would love to have all of the advanced sessions filled for campers who have already attended a basic session,” said Fish and Wildlife Education Specialist Hannah Phelps.  “Advanced sessions are for campers who have completed a basic session in a previous summer and who are 16 years old or younger.  Advanced sessions include more in-depth activities about backpacking, camping, natural resources, and unique hunting and fishing techniques.” 

Conservation Camps open June 22 and continue until August 22.  Tuition is $250 for the week, including food, lodging and equipment, and financial assistance is available.

Information and registration are available at www.vtfishandwildlife.com.