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Middlebury College Skidown at February graduation

Feb 6, 2026 | Photos of the Week

Midyear graduates of Middlebury College enjoy some of their last moments together as a class on Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl, where many of the 163 newly-minted alumni celebrated after collecting their diplomas on campus. Independent photo/Steve James
Some 2025.5 grads are practically locals, like Eliane Odefey of Waterbury (left) and Zoe Sipe, whose family is from Richmond. Independent photo/Steve James
The snow was particularly special to some, like Sanmyukta Shinde of India and Nee Syengo of Kenya. Independent photo/Steve James

Some 2025.5 graduates are local, like 2021 Middlebury Union High School graduate Tom Nevins. Independent photo/Steve James
MIDYEAR GRADUATES OF Middlebury College take a lift to the top of the Snowbowl. Independent photo/Steve James
Even non-skiers took part in Saturday’s Skidown. Independent photo/Steve James

Here they come! Middlebury College honored members of the class of 2025.5 for completing their undergraduate studies at the Feb Celebration on Saturday, which started with a traditional conferring of degrees ceremony at Virtue Fieldhouse and ended with the storied “Ski-down” at the Middlebury Snowbowl. Many of 163 grads added skis and poles to accent their caps and gowns, took the Sheehan Lift to the top of the Bowl and slalomed down in all their splendor. Independent photo/Steve James
Middlebury College graduates entered the fully adult world after graduation and Ski-down at the Snowbowl on Saturday. Independent photos/Steve James
This was the first graduation for new Middlebury College President Ian Baucom (center), who seemed to enjoy the celebration, despite the single-digit temps. Independent photo/Steve James

A midyear graduate of Middlebury College enjoys a Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl. Independent photo/Steve James
The departing editor of The Campus newspaper, Madeleine Kaptein (strawberry blonde), takes the lift with her pals. Independent photo/Steve James
Twin graduates Jack and Amy Barnhart of Woodstock where among the happy skiers. Independent photo/Steve James

Hello, Everybody! This skiing grad seems to know what she’s doing. Independent photo/Steve James
This grad on the Sheehan Lift is very excited to ski down in cap and gown. Independent photo/Steve James
This Middlebury College grad, enjoying some of her last moments in the spotlight Saturday afternoon at the Snowbowl, seems to be waving goodbye. Independent photo/Steve James

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