Inaugural Winner of the Magnus-Wanzer Award!

Thaddeus Loder, a graduating senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, was the inaugural recipient of the Magnus-Wanzer Award for Science, sponsored by the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation (NKAF) of Peacham.
The Magnus-Wanzer Award was established in memory of David Magnus and Sydney Wanzer, co-founders of NKAF.  The Award, given by the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation,  honors the spirit of generosity and commitment to science education that David Magnus, a former science teacher, and Sidney Wanzer, a former physician, championed throughout their lives. Their efforts resulted in the founding of NKAF and the construction of the Northern Skies Observatory in Peacham, Vermont, a resource made available for students of all ages. By supporting graduating students with a passion for science and a need for financial assistance, and who intend to attend college and major in a scientific field, the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation  honors our founders' legacy and continues their mission to provide astronomy education to young people.
Loder was described by his guidance counselor as an incredible student who was very active within the Academy community. He will be going to the University of Chicago to study Physics.

Thaddeus Loder receives his check for the Magnus-Wanzer Award from Bill Vinton, secretary-treasurer of the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation.

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