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  • LI Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams

    February 21st, 2024


    LI Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams
    Lyndon Institute (LI) has announced that eight outstanding individual athletes, one prolific team, and one exceptional coach will be inducted into the 2024 LI Athletic Hall of Fame. “Every year we get reenergized by yet another outstanding class of athletes, teams, and coaches to our athletic prog...

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  • Coach Berry Hits 300 Total Career Wins With 200 as a Coach at LI

    February 15th, 2024


    Coach Berry Hits 300 Total Career Wins With 200 as a Coach at LI
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics Eric Berry (second from left) is photographed here with current varsity girls basketball team captains Ary Parker (far left), Brooke'lyn Robinson (second from right), and Molly Smith (far right) at an all-school assembly on the LI campus honoring coach Berry's ...

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  • A Decade of J Term

    February 13th, 2024


    A Decade of J Term
    A Flagship Program Turns Ten By David Stahler Jr. The hot air balloon rises into the frigid air on Lewis Field, its rainbow colors looking even brighter against the snowy white background as students gather to watch—not just down on the football field but from the windows of the Main Buildin...

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  • Vikings Together

    November 8th, 2023


    Vikings Together
    Reflections on Spirit Week at Lyndon Institute By David Stahler Jr. Two thumps of a bass drum. The resounding clap of over 400 pairs hands coming together with a deep woof of the Scandinavian cheer. “Skol!”  It starts off slow in Alumni Auditorium. Two beats and a clap. Pause. Then...

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  • Pro Tips

    October 24th, 2023


    Pro Tips
    PGA Golf Pro and LI Alumnus Shares Lessons For Life On and Off the Course By David Stahler Jr. Late summer brings the start of a new year at Lyndon Institute. It also means a fresh season for the school’s golf team, one that kicks off with what has now become a proud LI tradition. Over t...

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  • Special Showing of 1978 LI-SJA Football Documentary Scheduled for October 17

    October 9th, 2023


    Special Showing of 1978 LI-SJA Football Documentary Scheduled for October 17
    By Mike DickermanIn celebration of the annual rivalry game between the Lyndon Institute and St. Johnsbury Academy varsity football teams, the Lyndon Historical Society has arranged for a special showing of a long lost and forgotten video documentary focusing on the 1978 meeting between the two grid...

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  • Aiming High: Lyndon Institute Skeet Club Offers Fun and Safety

    September 10th, 2023


    Aiming High: Lyndon Institute Skeet Club Offers Fun and Safety
    By David Stahler Jr. ’90 The first thing that catches your attention is the sound—a sporadic series of loud pops echoing against the hill that serves as the backdrop to the Northeast Kingdom Skeet Club, a tidy facility nestled in Burke Hollow. It’s a warmish, sunny day in early May and a gr...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Ryan Brill as Teacher of the Year

    June 3rd, 2023


    Lyndon Institute Announces Ryan Brill as Teacher of the Year
    Lyndon Institute welding teacher, Ryan Brill, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 David J. Dwyer Teacher of the Year Award. The award is voted on by the teachers of LI and honors a teacher who exemplifies the finest qualities found in all great educators. Ryan Brill, is a graduate of L...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams

    April 25th, 2023


    Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams
    Lyndon Institute has announced that eight outstanding individual athletes and three prolific teams will be inducted into the 2023 LI Athletic Hall of Fame. “Every year we get reinvigorated by yet another outstanding class of athletes, teams, and distinguished contributors to our athletic programs,...

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  • LI Inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams

    November 8th, 2022


    LI Inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams
    On October 7th, Lyndon Institute inducted ten outstanding individual athletes, two prolific teams, and one legendary coach into the Lyndon Institute Athletic Hall of Fame during its second year of existence.  “It was a great night with so many deserving athletes and teams as well as a great c...

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  • Justin Smith Named Varsity Softball Coach at LI

    October 28th, 2022


    Justin Smith Named Varsity Softball Coach at LI
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics and Activities Eric Berry has announced the hiring of Justin Smith, LI Class of ‘93, as the school’s new varsity softball coach. “We are happy to welcome Justin back to the Lyndon Institute family,” Berry said. “Justin was our varsity bas...

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  • LI to Host Community Breakfast

    September 16th, 2022


    LI to Host Community Breakfast
    JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION IN THE LYNDON INSTITUTE CAFETERIA ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH AT 7:30 A.M. LI's Head of School, Dr. Brian Bloomfield, and the Lyndonville Rotary Club will welcome visitors to a complimentary breakfast. This special event will provide you with an opp...

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  • Doctor John F. Eliot, Ph.D. Speaks at LI’s Meet the Coaches Night

    August 12th, 2022


    Doctor John F. Eliot, Ph.D. Speaks at LI’s Meet the Coaches Night
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics and Activities Eric Berry has announced that decorated university professor, Dr. John Eliot, Lyndon Institute Class of 1989, will be returning to campus to speak to their student athletes and parents at LI’s fall ‘Meet the Coaches’ night, Wednesday, Augus...

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  • Jill Nichols Named Lyndon Institute Teacher of the Year

    June 14th, 2022


    Jill Nichols Named Lyndon Institute Teacher of the Year
    Lyndon Institute science teacher Jill Nichols has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 David J. Dwyer Teacher of the Year Award.  The award is voted on by the teachers of LI and honors a teacher who exemplifies the finest qualities found in all of the greatest teachers.“Jill is a pleasure t...

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  • Lyndon Institute Bids Fond Farewell to Retiring Head of School Twiladawn Perry

    June 9th, 2022


    Lyndon Institute Bids Fond Farewell to Retiring Head of School Twiladawn Perry
    Head of School Twiladawn Perry addressed the graduating class of 2022 at Lyndon Institute’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 5th. It was her last event before her retirement after 32 years of service to the school, including 5 years as Lyndon Institute’s first female Head of School....

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for Graduation

    April 14th, 2022


    Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for Graduation
    Lyndon Institute is proud to announce the Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for the graduating class of 2022. Commencement Speaker - Dr. Heidi Webber Jenkins Dr. Heidi Webber Jenkins, an LI alumnus of the class of 1990, is a lifelong educator who has had the honor of working with middle school...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams

    April 4th, 2022


    Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams
    Lyndon Institute has announced that ten outstanding individual athletes, two prolific teams, and one legendary coach will be inducted into the Lyndon Institute Athletic Hall of Fame during its second year of existence.  “We are extremely excited about the newest inductees,” said LI&...

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  • Plans for a Fresh Face at Lyndon Institute

    February 17th, 2022


    Plans for a Fresh Face at Lyndon Institute
    On a frigid January night in 1922, Lyndon Institute’s majestic Thompson Hall burnt to the ground. The very next morning, the community gathered among the ashes and began planning for a new building—one even bigger and better than the original. Led by local benefactors like Elmer Darling, town re...

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  • New Board President Assists in Head of School Transition

    December 29th, 2021


    New Board President Assists in Head of School Transition
    Twenty-five years after her own graduation from Lyndon Institute, new Board of Trustees President Loralee Tester has been at the forefront of welcoming the 21st Head of School, Dr. Brian Bloomfield, to the community.   The transition from the 20th to the 21st Head of School this coming ...

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  • Time To Place Your Bids!

    October 25th, 2021


    Time To Place Your Bids!
    Lyndon Institute's Independence Fund Online Auction is now open through December 5th! Thank you to all of our generous donors for their contributions to our fundraising auction. Please follow the link below to place your bids. Happy bidding!VIEW AUCTION

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  • The Maine Track: Two LI Alums on a Path to Rural Medicine

    July 14th, 2021


    The Maine Track: Two LI Alums on a Path to Rural Medicine
    By David Stahler Jr. Lyndon Center, VT - We have a saying at Lyndon Institute: “You can get there from here,” a reverse play on the old Yankee adage. In both my time as a student and my twenty-four years of teaching English at LI, I’ve seen many classmates and students go on to ...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for Graduation

    May 27th, 2021


    Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker  and Faith Leader for Graduation
    Lyndon Institute is proud to announce the Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for the graduating class of 2021. Commencement Speaker - Joseph F. Army Since 1998, Joe Army has been creating venture capital-backed medical technology startups that treat a variety of patient conditions, from reducin...

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  • Jaclyn Simpson Named Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

    May 18th, 2021


    Jaclyn Simpson Named Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics and Activities Eric Berry has announced the hiring of Jaclyn Simpson, LI Class of ‘05, as the school’s new girls’ varsity soccer coach.“We are very happy to have Jackie running the girls’ soccer program,” Berry said. “Jackie has coached soccer at ...

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  • LI Auctions T.N. Vail Bowling Alley Table

    May 18th, 2021


    LI Auctions T.N. Vail Bowling Alley Table
    To learn more about the history of this table, please read the article included on the auction site which was published in our most recent Viking Voice.  www.biddingforgood.com/lyndoninstitute

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  • School Store Transitioned to Online Model

    December 2nd, 2020


    School Store Transitioned to Online Model
    Lyndon Institute Apparel Available 24/7 During the fall of 2020, LI transitioned our physical store to phase out in-person shopping and move to a 100% online model. Apparel and multiple logos representing co-curriculars as well as alumni specific gear can be purchased online and shipped dire...

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  • LI Student Receives Honorable Mention in Statewide Business Plan Competition

    September 15th, 2020


    LI Student Receives Honorable Mention in Statewide Business Plan Competition
    Last semester, students enrolled in Lyndon Institute’s Principles of Finance and Business course developed a business plan that was submitted for consideration in the twelfth annual Vermont Student Business Plan Competition. Sponsored by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) a...

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  • LI Automotive Technology Earns Certification and Partner Programs with Polaris, Subaru, and Ford

    September 14th, 2020


    LI Automotive Technology Earns Certification and Partner Programs with Polaris, Subaru, and Ford
    King Building-named after Lyndon Institute’s first auto mechanic teacher, Jack King (1947-1977)--resides on Vail campus at Lyndon Institute and houses LI’s auto instruction program. For 73 years, the program has produced students who have gone on to work in the automotive industry both l...

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  • LI Alumni Association Merges With Lyndon Institute

    August 27th, 2020


    LI Alumni Association Merges With Lyndon Institute
    Alumni and visitors who walk in the front door of Thompson Cottage won’t notice anything different. Employees are still on the job, offices remain in the same locations, and the beloved Norma Gordon Austin Alumni Center and Museum remains intact and still accessible to Lyndon Institute alums.&...

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  • Jen Patridge Named Head Field Hockey Coach

    August 6th, 2020


    Jen Patridge Named Head Field Hockey Coach
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics and Activities Eric Berry has announced the hiring of Jen Patridge, LI Class of ‘02, as the school’s new field hockey coach. “We are happy to welcome Jen back to the Lyndon Institute family,” Berry said. “Jen was our JV field ho...

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  • Lyndon Institute Celebrates Alumni Gymnasium Donation

    July 23rd, 2020


    Lyndon Institute Celebrates Alumni Gymnasium Donation
    Lyndon Institute is honored to announce that Alumni Gymnasium will be receiving a major refurbishment.  Through the graciousness and generosity of a loving friend to LI, Ms. Laura Ashton, new state-of-the-art flooring will be installed in the coming months.  The original floor, installe...

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  • LI Booster Club Seeking Volunteers

    July 13th, 2020


    LI Booster Club Seeking Volunteers
    The Lyndon Institute Booster Club is actively seeking new board members.  Board members work on a volunteer basis; you can volunteer as much or as little time that works for you. The board meets once a month during the school year.What does the Booster Club do you ask? We run the concession stand a...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for Graduation

    June 1st, 2020


    Lyndon Institute Announces Commencement Speaker  and Faith Leader for Graduation
    Lyndon Institute is proud to announce the Commencement Speaker and Faith Leader for the graduating class of 2020.  Although recording audio for a graduation parade is not what anyone expected, we are pleased to give the seniors a sense of normalcy for their celebration. As the parade begins, Bi...

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  • Alumni Weekend 2020

    April 7th, 2020


    Alumni Weekend 2020
    Lyndon Institute has made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming Alumni weekend activities. For the health, safety, and well-being of our community, we unfortunately must announce a date change for Alumni Weekend originally planned for June 5-7, 2020. Save the date for LI Alumni Wee...

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  • Not Your Grandfather’s Shop Class

    February 6th, 2020


    Not Your Grandfather’s Shop Class
    Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. Lyndon Institute (LI) offers 11 half-day programs to help students become full participants in the economy and earn a livable wage in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK). As a comprehensive high school, LI links acade...

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  • Dan Nolan Named as Head Football Coach at Lyndon Institute

    January 27th, 2020


    Dan Nolan Named as Head Football Coach at Lyndon Institute
    Lyndon Institute Director of Athletics and Activities Eric Berry has announced the hiring of Dan Nolan, LI Class of ‘95, as their head football coach. “We are happy to welcome Dan back to the Lyndon Institute family,” Berry said. “His previous tenure as head coach at LI wa...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams

    December 23rd, 2019


    Lyndon Institute Announces Athletic Hall of Fame Members and Teams
    Lyndon Institute announced nine individual members and eight teams of the inaugural 2020 class to their newly formed Athletic Hall of Fame.  “It is a tremendous thrill to announce Lyndon’s first hall of fame class,” said LI’s Director of Athletics and Activities, Eric Be...

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  • Lyndon Institute Announces Varsity Girl’s Basketball Coach

    November 6th, 2019


    Lyndon Institute Announces Varsity Girl’s Basketball Coach
    Lyndon Institute is pleased to announce that Eric Berry, director of athletics and activities, will return to his previous role as head coach of LI’s varsity girl’s basketball program. His appointment comes following the resignation of former Head Coach Ben Arsenault, now director of the...

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  • Jed Stevens '16 at Foundant Technologies

    September 9th, 2019


    Jed Stevens '16 at Foundant Technologies
    Jed Stevens '16 is a Sales Development Representative at Foundant Technologies. Jed moved to Bozeman from East Burke, Vermont to attend Montana State University and pursue a degree in finance. His passions include fishing, skiing, hunting, and backpacking. Jed’s favorite feature in GrantHu...

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  • Lyndon Institute Seeks Improvements to the Alumni Gymnasium

    August 20th, 2019


    Lyndon Institute Seeks Improvements to the Alumni Gymnasium
    Lyndon Institute has recently informed former participants and parents of former players of an opportunity to continue to strengthen the performance of our basketball teams through a facility update.  Lyndon Institute has recently won our first-ever boys and girls state championship titles! The...

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  • Brian Gallagher '87 Celebrated by Vermont Mountaineers

    December 6th, 2017


    Brian Gallagher '87 Celebrated by Vermont Mountaineers
    President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Gallagher, has been the General Manager for the Vermont Mountaineers for the past 15 years. On July 11th he was honored with a celebration of his years of fantastic work. The Vermont Mountaineers is a New England Collegiate Baseball League that ...

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  • Jonas Steldinger '97 Finds Success in Switzerland

    December 6th, 2017


    Jonas Steldinger '97 Finds Success in Switzerland
    Jonas Steldinger, who attended LI in 1997 as a German Exchange student, recently contacted the alumni office to update tell us about his move to Switzerland.  He mentioned, without the slightest exaggeration, that he still feels incredibly thankful to the Welch family, Lynn (Blake) &l...

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  • Joshua Luke '04 Co-authors New Book

    December 6th, 2017


    Joshua Luke '04 Co-authors New Book
    Joshua Luke has written a book in collaboration with other authors. The Fire Within: Shedding Light on Traumapresents 22 true and powerful stories about the military, transition to civilian life, effects of trauma and everything in between. The goal is to bring to light varying and compell...

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