Andover Students, Faculty, and Staff Earn Honors at Proctor Commencement

Maggie Royal, class valedictorian, wins Excellence in Science award

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

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 […]

We Forgot Max!

Max Barrett graduates Proctor Academy

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
We Forgot Max!

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 […]

Gordon Conferees Arrive at Proctor on June 5

1,000 scientists in Andover this summer

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

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 […]

Proctor Celebrates Student Ingenuity and Innovation

Projects range from solar ovens to rocketeering

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
Proctor Celebrates Student Ingenuity and Innovation

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 […]

Proctor Plans for Record Numbers at Reunion This Year

About 200 grads return June 3 and 4

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

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 […]

Proctor Faculty and Students Join AE/MS SHARE Day

It's a favorite day for Proctor, too!

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

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 Graduates Eight Andover Students on Saturday, May 28

Proctor Graduates Eight Andover Students on Saturday, May 28

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 […]

Community Wellness Walk/Run Event on May 22

5K loop through Proctor campus and trails

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
Community Wellness Walk/Run Event on May 22

Proctor Academy’s Wellness Team will host its fourth annual 5K Trail Run and Wellness Walk on Sunday, May 22, at Proctor’s Farrell Field House. The purpose of the race is to promote, enhance, and raise consciousness concerning health and wellness among members of the community. On-site registration begins at 8 AM, followed by a free […]

St Baldrick Event Raises Over $19,000

Proctor and Andover communities team up to beat childhood cancers

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
St Baldrick Event Raises Over $19,000

Forty-five shavees posed for a group photo before 12 volunteer barbers began shaving heads at Proctor’s third annual St. Baldrick’s event to raise money to find cures for childhood cancers. Photo: Lindsey Allenby Proctor Academy hosted its third annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Event on March 26 when 45 shavees had their heads shaved by 12 volunteer […]

Proctor Students at Work in the Community

Project period lets them give back

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
Proctor Students at Work in the Community

Proctor Academy’s Mikala Eacrett ’19 works alongside Marianna Shedd during Proctor Academy’s Project Period. Photo: Lindsey Allenby Each spring, Proctor students and faculty join together for a four-day immersion learning program called Project Period, where small groups explore areas totally unique to a typical classroom education. This year, faculty offerings spanned an astounding 42 different […]

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