Thayer Traditions
Befitting a school founded in 1877, Thayer Academy has quite a number of cherished traditions and events - both expected (Commencement exercises, Homecoming, Reunion) and unexpected (pumpkin drop and Winter Wars). But behind these annually recurring events is a central theme that comes up time and again with Thayer: here you’ll find a collaborative and affirming community, where students spur one another to achieve and accomplish their personal best. Following is a sampling of traditions that make Thayer unique and that students, faculty, families and alumni look forward to year after year:
- Camp Bournedale
- Senior Experience
- Convocation
- School Meetings
- Homecoming
- Pumpkin Drop
- Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day (MS)
- Diversity Day (MS & US)
- Career Day
- Valicenti Cup
- Declamation Celebration (MS)
- Winter Wars
- Founders Day
- West Point Trip
- Spree Day
- St Coletta's Day (MS)
- Memorial Day Chapel
- Senior Projects
- End of Year
Camp Bournedale
Senior Experience
Convocation
School Meetings
Homecoming
Pumpkin Drop
Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day (MS)
Diversity Day (MS & US)
Career Day
Valicenti Cup
Declamation Celebration (MS)
Winter Wars
Founders Day
West Point Trip
Spree Day
St Coletta's Day (MS)
Memorial Day Chapel
Senior Projects
End of Year
"My favorite Thayer tradition is definitely Winter Wars. Our class formed really close connections when we came together to beat the other classes. I got so fired up for it-- it's a blast." - Jessica Dyroff '16