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 […]
Each fall, 22 Proctor students spend the 10-week term aboard the schooner Roseway, sailing from Glouchester, Massachusetts to St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. While aboard the Roseway, students study marine biology, navigation, history, and maritime literature and work full time to crew the 100-foot sailing ship into multiple ports along the way. This fall, former […]
Over 1,000 meals served daily
On September 26, members of the Proctor community and its Board of Trustees joined for an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new Dining Commons on Proctor’s campus. In 1977, Proctor’s largest dormitory and dining facility, Cary House, burned to the ground. A “temporary” dining facility was constructed within the walls of the Farrell Field House […]
Another set of panels installed at the ski area
In the June issue of the Beacon, we announced Proctor’s commitment to three new solar installations on campus this summer. After completing the first set of installations in May, preparation for a 109-kilowatt-hour (khw) rooftop installation on the hockey rink and a 109-kwh ground-mount installation at the Proctor Ski Area took place during the summer […]