Special Naming Opportunities
Legends Court
Across high schools and colleges nationwide, naming athletic facilities after influential coaches has become a meaningful way to recognize mentorship, character-building, and lasting impact. Inspired by this tradition, an anonymous donor stepped forward with a $500,000 matching challenge to launch the Legends Court mini campaign.
This $1 million opportunity will name the court in Alumni Gymnasium in honor and memory of championship coaches who use(d) the court as their daily practice and competition space. It celebrates not only their successes but also the legacies they built and will continue to build within these walls.
This naming initiative is not a one-time honor. Legends Court will evolve, adding future championship coaches as they earn their place in Academy history.
Those coaches who will be listed, as of this moment in time, include: Jack Driscoll (2010, 2018, 2019), William Gibson (1909), Layne Higgs (1981, 1982, 1997), Virginia “Ginny” Kimball Johnson, Sandy Murray (1970), David McGinn (2019), Coach Stewart (1905), Dan Thurston (1981, 1982, 1984, 1985).
Pep Chapel in Alumni Memorial Gymnasium
Lovett Community Hub
Mr. Tom Lovett served as Headmaster for 19 years and on the teaching faculty for 22 years, totaling over 41 years of service to St. Johnsbury Academy. During his time at SJA, he coached, served as English department chair, worked as a live-in dorm proctor in Brantview, and much more. The community hub is the perfect place to honor him, as he was known for his strong belief in St. Johnsbury Academy and thoughtful care for students and the broader community.
Rendering of the Lovett Community Hub in the new SJA Center for Student Life and Athletics
Arlan “Chip” Langmaid Indoor Track
Chip Langmaid ’80 was a student athlete at St. Johnsbury Academy who returned to his alma mater after college. He taught and coached at the Academy for over 35 years, gathering 20 track and field titles, three cross-country running championships, and was named Vermont Track and Field Coach of the Year in 2023. He was a coaching legend in the State of Vermont and beyond. Chip coached generations of successful athletes, was a powerful teacher and mentor, and had an amazing ability to connect with students on all levels. All funds raised in Chip’s memory will be used to name the renovated indoor track.
Rendering of the updated field house with Chip Langmaid Indoor Track in the new SJA Center for Student Life and Athletics