Proctor’s commitment to environmental stewardship runs far deeper than our Environmental Mission Statement and annual celebrations of Earth Day. Our commitment is institutional and drives our forward progress as we seek carbon neutrality as a school. During the week of May 4 through 9, Proctor made a giant leap in the right direction as three […]
“No matter who you are, where you’ve been, or what you’ve done, love can heal your wounds.” They were words shared by Shorty, a former gang member, drug smuggler, and champion of the downtrodden in perhaps Central America’s toughest slum, La Limonada. The words echoed through Proctor’s Norris Family Theater as the documentary Reparando, the story […]
Students studying social activism at Proctor Academy recently eggs-ecuted a unique fundraiser that served as a reflection on civil disobedience and, according to its organizer, help relieve some end-of-the-year stress. The fundraiser, which benefitted Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire (CASA of New Hampshire), invited students to purchase an egg filled with paint, inscribe […]
Proctor Academy’s robotics class has utilized Proctor’s 3D printers all year as they have explored motion, mechanics, and engineering principles. Oliver Harston ’15 took the knowledge gained in Josh Norris’ robotics class and embarked on his own Senior Project during the final three weeks of the school year. His goal was to use Proctor’s 3D […]
Our courtyard area is going through a transformation. The raised beds received significant damage with the difficult winter. The garden beds have been removed, and we now have vegetables growing in large recycled barrels. The barrels can then be relocated before winter. Grass was scarce in the courtyard, but Jon Champagne and Ms Hildebrand’s students […]
Only in Andover can one spend time zentangling, enjoying sushi, learning Native American loom beading, playing 18 holes of golf, and swing dancing all in one place and on one day. Another wonderful SHARE (See How Arts Reach Everyone) Day recently took place at AE/MS. New workshop choices were added among the traditional favorites. Students […]