By James Kent
Thursday, May 29 at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON — The senior class of Killington Mountain School (KMS) will trade their ski gear for menus as they take over The Foundry at Summit Pond for a special fundraising event. In a unique partnership between KMS and the Karr Group, the evening will feature the 2025 graduating class—one of KMS’s largest to date—acting as guest servers, with 50% of the night’s proceeds donated to support the school’s annual fund.
“This event is a great way for us to interact with the community and showcase our awesome seniors, as well as our awesome KMS community,” said Claire Butler, head of KMS. “It’s an open event for everybody to get together, learn a little bit more about KMS, and enjoy some awesome food.”
Butler emphasized the unique makeup of this year’s graduating class, which includes national champions, U.S. Ski Team athletes, and competitors from the Youth Olympic Games representing countries like Brazil, Serbia, and the United States.
“It’s a really interesting, vibrant senior class,” Butler said. “The idea behind the takeover is to both celebrate our seniors and support our annual fund. That fund helps us with everything, from scholarships and financial aid to enhancing academic and athletic programs. It’s critical to the success of the school.”
The Foundry will operate as usual during the event, with the added twist of the seniors assisting as servers throughout dinner service. Butler noted that the event will run from 4 p.m. through the end of the evening, and encouraged community members—parents, alumni, board members, and locals—to attend.
Robin Debiase, the director of advancement at KMS, noted the generosity of The Foundry owners Chris and Missy Karr, who are making the evening possible.
“We’re so grateful to Chris and Missy Karr and the entire Karr Group for their support in bringing our community together for this special celebration. This event not only honors Killington Mountain School, but also shines a spotlight on its incredible senior class—the largest in our history. Having our 26 seniors serve as hosts for the evening is a beautiful way to recognize their leadership, spirit, and the impact they’ve made at KMS.”
Attendees are encouraged to make reservations in advance through The Foundry’s website. The event is a lead-in to KMS graduation, scheduled for Sunday, June 1.
Among the many standout student athletes graduating this year is Ella Andrews, who was recently promoted to the pro team on the Stifel US Freeski Team. Alice and Arthur Pedilha, representing Brazil, are also graduating seniors with exciting prospects ahead on the international stage.
For more information about Killington Mountain School, visit: killingtonmountainschool.org.
To make a reservation for the KMS Takeover at The Foundry, visit: foundrykillington.com.
