Planning begins for possible return-to-school
On May 30, Proctor will host its 172nd Commencement exercises online, recognizing the 103 members of the Class of 2020 (including six Andover natives). Like everything this spring, our first ever virtual Commencement will be different; not bad, just different. Awards will be granted, diplomas granted, and musical performances recorded and streamed to the […]
Learning to come to terms with circumstances beyond our control
Having collectively faced several weeks of adjusting to an entirely unanticipated and drastically different lifestyle here on campus, our counseling team shares thoughts on how we can best cope with our new circumstances and continue to maintain a strong connection to the Proctor community while being physically distant. This new narrative we are facing is […]
The importance of human interaction is amplified by its absence
One of the few consistent pockets of human interaction on campus occurs at meal times as faculty and staff migrate to the west end of campus by foot or bike to gather to-go meals from our Dining Services team. Toddlers sprint by on their balance bikes, dogs strain against their leashes to say hello, and […]
Remote learning continues; commencement postponed
*A version of this letter was sent to current parents, students, employees, alumni, parents of alumni on April 6. Our hope is this information updates the greater Andover community on Proctor’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. We know the absence of Proctor students on campus this spring and the future void left by Gordon Research […]
Social distancing is like a first attempt at making bread
This is the most amount of time I’ve been home since I started at Proctor my freshman year. In the summer I’m away for eight weeks at summer camp. I’m a huge baking enthusiast and any chance I get I’ll make something, so with all this free time I decided to do something productive. I […]
There is a learning curve for both teachers and students
We talk often about the culture of lifelong learning that exists at Proctor; faculty designing new courses based on their passions, engaging in professional development workshops and graduate courses to further explore their disciplines. This growth mindset permeates the student culture as students witness adults take the same academic risks and willingly embrace vulnerability necessary […]
Online classes began on March 30
At the time the Beacon goes to press, Proctor will be in the midst of its first week of offering online courses to students around the globe. Proctor is working in close partnership with AE/MS, the Town Select Board, and local emergency management services to fully support nationwide efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. […]