A composer and an internationally recognized sound artist
March 25, 2020 •
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By Molly Leith
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 […]
Art can also be seen at local galleries in New London
February 20, 2020 •
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By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
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 […]
Proctor welcomes the greater Andover community
February 20, 2020 •
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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 […]
A belief in the benefits of year-round outdoor activities
February 20, 2020 •
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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 […]
Will leave at end of 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020 •
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By Scott Allenby
For the past fifteen years, Proctor Academy’s Head of School Mike Henriques has led the school to unprecedented financial health, enrollment numbers, and community engagement. On Friday, January 10, Mike announced his retirement at the end of the 2020-2021 school year, sharing a powerful reflection with the school community through his weekly blog post (read […]
Fans welcome to attend free home games
January 22, 2020 •
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By Scott Allenby
Proctor Academy’s athletic teams enter the final month of their winter season as the calendar turns to February. Home contests are open to the public and free of charge, and the more fans the better! We hope to see a packed gym, rink, and ski area in the weeks to come for the following varsity […]
students experienced life in Aix-au-Provence
January 22, 2020 •
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By Scott Allenby
Proctor Academy’s European Art Classroom program affords eight students the opportunity to live, study, and create art in Aix-en-Provence for nine weeks each winter and spring. Dozens of Andover students have taken part in this program over the past decade, including four Andover natives this winter: Blaine Hinds ‘20, Vienna Marcus ‘20, Tori Braley ‘20, […]
Various exhibits being shown February through May
January 20, 2020 •
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By Molly Leith, Proctor Academy Art Curator
Four new exhibits are coming to Proctor Academy: Spencer Topel, “Time Lines”: solar powered, sound Art exhibit in the Fowler Learning Center Atrium. Kait Armstrong, P ’23, “A is For Alport Syndrome”: original block prints in the Brown Gallery Christopher Spitzmiller, P ‘90, “Christopher Spitzmiller Lamps”: Iconic, one of-a-kind designer lamps by Chirstopher Spitzmiller. “Visual […]
December 2, 2019 •
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By Scott Allenby
December 2, 2019 •
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By Scott Allenby
Andover students continue to impact Proctor in a myriad of ways; in the classroom, in the art studio, and on the athletic fields. This fall, the following Andover students were recognized by their teams for outstanding contributions to Proctor Athletics: Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coaches Award: Vienna Marcus ‘20 Girls’ JV2 Soccer Coaches Award: Emma Pine […]
