During the academic year, Proctor Academy offers five term-long off-campus programs to students. These programs (European Art Classroom, Mountain Classroom, Ocean Classroom, Proctor in Costa Rica, and Proctor en Segovia) have been central to Proctor’s educational model for well over 40 years, with roughly 90 students taking part in an off-campus experience each year. Over […]
Each summer, Proctor Academy’s campus serves as a host site for Gordon Research Conferences (GRC), an international forum for the presentation and discussion of frontier research in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences and their related technologies. Gordon Research Conferences are created by scientists, for scientists, and with host sites around the country, Proctor’s campus […]
More than two dozen turn out in early June
Proctor’s Alumni Reunion Weekend was a huge success, as more than 150 alums returned to campus from June 3 to 5. Among those in attendance was a strong contingent of former Andover students; it was great to see them back on their old stomping ground! Kevin Sleeper ‘76 Brooks Bicknell ‘77 Diane Fowler ‘80 Keith Barrett ‘80 Alex […]
Maggie Royal, class valedictorian, wins Excellence in Science award
Riley Anderson received the Andover Lions Club Award from Howard George at Proctor Academy’s graduation on May 28. During Proctor Academy’s 168th commencement ceremony and Senior Dinner awards celebration, a number of Andover residents earned honors, including four faculty and staff members. Congratulations to each on their outstanding contributions to the Proctor community. Class of […]
Max Barrett graduates Proctor Academy
In the June issue of the Beacon, we forgot to include life-long Andover resident Max Barrett as a member of Proctor Academy’s Class of 2016. Max, the son of Keith and Maryn Barrett, was a starting goalie on Proctor’s boys soccer team for the past four years and studied abroad on Proctor’s Mountain Classroom and […]
1,000 scientists in Andover this summer
For decades, Proctor Academy has hosted Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) on campus during the summer months. This summer, Proctor welcomes 11 weeks of conferences between June 5 and August 25, including five weekend conferences (Gordon Research Seminars). These conferences will bring over 1,000 world-renowned scientists to the town of Andover this summer. In the past, GRC has welcomed […]
Projects range from solar ovens to rocketeering
Andover’s Jacqui Morris, a junior at Proctor, presents with Kelly Yu ’17 during Proctor’s Innovation Night. Jacqui’s group was one of more than a dozen student groups to present their innovative research, focusing on a solar oven and food dehydrator. On May 17, Proctor Academy hosted its second innovation night of the year, celebrating student […]
About 200 grads return June 3 and 4
On the weekend of June 3 and 4, Proctor Academy will welcome roughly 200 alumni to campus for its annual Alumni Reunion. Alumni (including two members of the class of 1966 celebrating their 50th reunion, and one member from the Class of 1956 celebrating his 60th reunion) will make the trek to Andover to reconnect […]
It's a favorite day for Proctor, too!
For Andover Elementary/Middle School students, SHARE Day is one of their favorite days of the year. What they may not realize is it is also a favorite for Proctor’s faculty and staff! Whether it was Proctor’s Dean of Students Drew Donaldson offering a mountain biking project, Mountain Classroom director and math teacher Patty Pond making […]
Proctor Academy graduated eight Andover students on Saturday, May 28. Here are their plans for next year: Riley Anderson: Elon University Max Barrett: Dickinson College Will Cox: University of New Hampshire Keith Davis: Gap year, then University of New Hampshire Allie Henderson: George Washington University Logan Marcus: Elon University Taylor Methven: Colby College Maggie Royal: Rensselaer Polytechnic […]