This summer, Proctor Academy once again has been a host site for Gordon Research Conferences. Each week, groups of world-renowned scientists from across the globe travel to Andover to share research, network, and present new thoughts on scientific discovery.

Many afternoons you may see a steady stream of visitors walking down Lawrence Street toward Bradley Lake. Take a minute to introduce yourself; you may have the opportunity to engage in conversation with a world leader in proteoglycans or radiation chemistry.

In fact, in early July, one conference hosted Sir John E. Walker, the 1997 Nobel Prize winner for his work with American chemist Paul D. Boyer on their elucidation of the enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate. Between 100 and 200 conferees attend each week-long session and continue to rave about living and recreating in Andover for the week.

Proctor thanks the greater Andover community for welcoming these visitors with open arms each summer!