Community invited to an evening of skiing and boarding
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 is the correct date! Not February 5, as stated in an earlier version of this article and in the version published in this month’s paper. The annual Torch Light Parade will be a highlight of the Proctor Ski Area Celebration again this year. Proctor Academy invites the Andover community to join us […]
All home events are open to the public
Proctor Academy Winter Athletics Schedule Scott Allenby Photo credit Rich Tilton (see e-mail for photo) Proctor’s winter sports teams hit the court, ice, and trails this month! All home games and races are open to the public, and we hope the community comes out to check out some high level basketball, hockey, and skiing at […]
Get bald on Saturday, March 26
For the past 2 years the greater Andover community and Proctor Academy have come together to raise over $56,000. to help fight childhood cancer by having volunteer “shavees” shave their heads for a St. Baldrick’s head shaving event. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures […]
School's total solar capacity hits 340kW
Proctor Academy completed its most recent solar array installation this fall with a 107.4 kW solar array in the south end of the Proctor Ski Area, the third major solar array installed in the past six months. The installation, performed by ReVision Energy, marks a significant commitment by the school toward reducing its reliance […]
All-American Bowl airs on Fox Sports 1
Proctor’s Chris Agyemang ‘16 (Billerica, Massachusetts) has been selected to play in the Semper Fidelis Senior Bowl as a representative of the East Region. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl began five years ago as a way to honor outstanding high school football players from around the country who demonstrate values held by the United […]
Nine weeks at sea on a schooner
Andover’s Carl Hubbard ‘17, Cope Makechine ‘17, and Taylor Methven ‘16 returned home on November 21 after spending nine weeks aboard the Schooner Roseway as part of Proctor Academy’s Ocean Classroom program. Each had a transformative experience aboard the Roseway and is eager to share their reflections on their journey in the February Beacon! […]
Four seniors, a junior, and two sophomores
On October 16, Proctor welcomed guest speaker Michael Kimmel to campus to address the community. In an on-going effort to educate students and faculty on the challenges of adolescent relationships in today’s society, Kimmel’s expertise as one of the preeminent voices in engaging men to support gender equality around the world was much appreciated. Kimmel […]
Three Andover students are aboard
While aboard Proctor Academy’s Ocean Classroom program, students have limited contact with family and friends on the mainland. A few letters home and one phone call from Cumberland Island, Georgia are a drastic change from the normal day-to-day conversations students and parents have become accustomed to. Student journals are a powerful window into the […]
