Gabby Blanchard

1 month ago | castletonspartan.com | Henry Robertson |Gabby Blanchard |Aspen Wood |Isiah Hughes

Denise Rhodes has been working at VTSU Castleton for nearly 17 years, including six in the Financial Aid Office. And when asked what she has gained most from her years there, she was quick with an answer. “One of the strongest things I have gained is a sense of camaraderie and teamwork,” she said “We work very well together because we support and assist each other. But the camaraderie isn’t the only thing she accredited the office’s success to.

1 month ago | castletonspartan.com | David Blow |Gabby Blanchard |Aspen Wood |Isiah Hughes

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the back of the TV studio in the Communications Department and smiling. I was there for the weekly Castleton Spartan newspaper meeting, and I was smiling because there were 18 students in there with me. Again, this was a meeting of the school newspaper and of the 18 students there, only four were receiving course credit for being there.

Feb 19, 2025 | castletonspartan.com | Henry Robertson |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Gavin Bradley

On any given weekday, you can hear laughter and see smiles through the heavily decorated front windows of the Boys and Girls Club at 75 Merchants Row in Rutland. And when you step into the building you will be greeted by a friendly and safe environment. You’ll see around 30 kids who are learning and developing life skills with smiles on their faces. And alongside the youth in the club you’ll see the committed staff who are devoting their time and energy back into their community.

Feb 4, 2025 | castletonspartan.com | Jess Emery |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, I had first day jitters for the last time. I packed my bag. I looked at my schedule a thousand times to make sure I knew where my classes were. I’d hoped to make good first impressions on new professors. All for the very last time, as I am a second-semester senior. It’s weird finally being here. Seventeen years of school to walk across a stage and enter the Real World. Where I’ll get a Real Job and have Real Problems and a Real Life. That’s how adults always talked about it at least.

Feb 4, 2025 | castletonspartan.com | Caitlin Connelly |Maddie Lindgren |Gabby Blanchard |Will Smith

The months leading up to my arrival at Vermont State University Castleton were filled with nothing but excitement. That was, until the days started to go by faster, and move-in day went from three months to go to only three more days left. When the time came to say goodbye to my family, my room, and my cat, the long six-hour ride was filled with nothing but worry and dismay. However, once I arrived, after a few awkward ice breakers, I started to get used to being away from home.