Three years ago a motivated and intelligent, classically trained composer and internationally recognized sound artist, Spencer Topel, approached me as Proctor’s art curator. The focal point of the conversation was the atrium of the Fowler Learning Center on Proctor Academy’s campus. Spencer’s intention was to design a site-specific, solar-powered, sound art installation to amplify the […]
Up on the hill in East Andover, we are busily watching for signs of spring outside, as well as in our classroom, where there are eggs in the incubator and seedlings sprouting on the windowsills. We are learning about seed germination and have watched it take place firsthand with baggies and bean seeds. We forced […]
This year’s See How the Arts Reaches Everyone (SHARE) Day will take place on Friday, May 8. This special day, which has been celebrated at the Andover Elementary/Middle School since 1989, brings artists, craftspeople, and musicians from Andover and surrounding communities into the classrooms to offer workshops to the students at the school. The school […]
Andover Elementary/Middle School recently received a generous gift from Proctor Academy. The $15,000 gift is earmarked for drug prevention programming and mental health counseling and initiatives. Andover Elementary Middle School has received this financial support on a regular basis over the years and is very appreciative.The money has been well spent at AE/MS and students […]
Proctor Academy’s student artwork was featured during the Winter Term Art Show on February 28, and can be seen in local galleries as well. An exhibit of student work is currently featured at the Whipple Hall Gallery in New London until May, while 10 students had their artwork selected to be shown in the AVA […]
By Scott Allenby, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
Thank you to all the members of the Andover community for helping celebrate the Proctor Ski Area at Proctor’s 13th Annual Proctor Ski Area Event on February 8. Despite frigid temperatures, the event saw hundreds of community members, Proctor students and faculty/staff, and other guests join together to enjoy Proctor’s Nordic and alpine facility. The […]
By Scott Allenby, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
On February 8, Proctor celebrated the official opening of the Proctor Outdoor Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This new facility, located adjacent to the Teddy Maloney ‘88 Rink, serves as a home to all of Proctor’s outdoor sports, including mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing, and cycling, while also providing a home for Proctor’s […]
Just when it seemed we were getting an early spring, winter returned, and we couldn’t be happier! We spend a big chunk of our day outside, and the snow makes it much more fun. We celebrated winter with a preschool family skating party at Proctor Academy… some of our alumni even attended! It’s always fun […]
