Honors children lost during the Holocaust
For the fourth year now, eighth graders at AE/MS have been taking part in a national project called “The Butterfly Project.” Schools and museums all over the world create beautifully uplifting butterflies in honor of the the children lost during The Holocaust. “More than 75 years after the young Czech poet Pavel Friedmann famously penned […]
Named after Eric Johnson, a Proctor graduate
In between Peabody and Gulick House at Proctor Academy is a cabin with a vibrant green roof. This small building is the Johnson Sugar House, a part of Proctor’s history and one way we connect to Proctor’s 2,500 acres of land. The Sugar House is an expression of our community’s love for the outdoors. Laura […]
Builds self-esteem and empathy
The sixth and seventh graders at AE/MS have benefited from a Student Assistant Program (SAP) lead by Megan Hanrahan. SAP is a school-based, evidence-informed framework for prevention, early intervention, referral, and support for students with needs that may prevent them from fully benefiting from their educational experience. The program has covered topics including emotional intelligence, […]
AE/MS teacher Jen Bent sent in this poem about love and hope written by eighth grader Caden Heath. Enigmas of Endearing Spirits Caden Heath Over thou grave was dug. Buried to neck in deceit and dirt. And at last thy tomb was shut. A rope was thrown into the chasm. Broken man of dark and […]
Jason Eslick is most recent recipient
On April 8 at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Massachusetts, English teacher Jason Eslick was honored at a special ceremony at which he received the Richard A. Rader Chair. Many people in Andover remember Jason, who grew up in Andover and attended Proctor Academy. More will remember Jason’s parents, Tom and Susan, influential members of […]
KRHS sophomore qualified sixth in state
Violinist Oliver Andrews of Andover, a Kearsarge Regional High School (KRHS) sophomore, was selected to perform at the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival. Oliver auditioned for the Festival in November and qualified for the All-State Orchestra, scoring sixth in the state. The Orchestra performed at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on April […]
A double, two RBI, and two runs scored
Senior shortstop Katelyn Barton of Andover has been making a lot of noise as a member of the Wheaton College softball team, the Lyons. She was a combined 5-8 with five runs batted in to lead the team to a sweep over visiting Smith College in a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference doubleheader […]
For sale in the bookstore in Maxwell Savage Hall
Proctor Academy’s Johnson Family Sugar House was in full swing throughout the month of March and into early April, bottling about 45 gallons of syrup over the course of the season, while also giving away quite a few samples and maple candy. Proctor’s Woodlands Manager and Forestry Teacher Laura Ostrowsky led the operation on campus […]