Offers donors a socially-responsible investment option
Proctor Academy has long been aware of its impact on the environment and the role it plays in being a responsible member of society. From building environmentally friendly power-generating facilities, to campus-wide recycling programs, to support of diversity and equality, these initiatives, many of which were novel at the time of implementation, are more than […]
Andover's Erin Hanscom is part of the team.
Members of the Proctor Academy Dance Team became stars of their own Disney show on March 12 when they entertained resort guests at Waterside Stage at Downtown Disney. The group traveled over 1,300 miles from Andover to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts Program. The dance […]
Chris Young interviewed about annual fundraiser for childhood cancer
Proctor Academy’s Chris Young sat with the Kearsarge Chronicle to discuss the school’s upcoming St. Baldrick’s Day event on Saturday, March 28. Chris, who organized last year’s event which raised $30,000 for childhood cancer research, is hoping to get a similar turnout at this year’s event. To learn more, visit StBaldricks.org/events/ProctorAcademy2015.
Kearsarge Youth Hockey, AE/MS, and Sunday skating
In addition to housing Proctor Academy’s four hockey teams and their practices and games, the Teddy Maloney ’88 Hockey Rink is a hive of activity for local skaters as well. With more than hundreds of hours of ice time rented out this winter, many members of the local community have been able to spend time […]
First-hand look at elementary education
Each year, Proctor Academy runs a five-day, experiential learning intensive program called Project Period. Over 30 faculty-sponsored groups of students will spend four days living and learning together from March 25 through 29. Projects range from dog-sledding in northern Maine to learning about acting and dance in New York City. Other groups are learning about entrepreneurship and […]
Donations fund childhood cancer research
On Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 PM in Proctor’s Farrell Field House, Proctor will host its second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event. Like last year’s event that raised over $30,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, this year’s event is being organized by a group of Proctor students during Proctor’s four-day Project Period. Faculty leaders Chris […]
Connects with special-needs kids age two through eight
Beginning this spring, a group of Proctor students led by Burke Hildner ’16 will be hosting Special Olympics play days for local families with children aged two through eight who have special needs. More than a dozen Proctor students have received training by Special Olympics and are eager to use Proctor’s facilities to connect with the […]
Kevin Barry, Keith Davis, and Kelsey Allen honored
Proctor’s winter athletic season has come to a close after four months of fierce competition on the courts, in the ice rink, and on the ski trails. Three Andover students were honored by their teams for their outstanding contributions to Proctor athletics this term. Kevin Barry ’17 was voted “Mr. Hustle” by the JV boys […]
Free skiing and a torchlight parade
On Saturday February 7, Proctor Academy hosted the annual Proctor Ski Area Celebration. Hundreds of local skiers joined Proctor students, faculty, and staff at the Proctor Ski Area for an evening of free skiing, food, and fun capped off by the annual torchlight parade. Prior to the evening’s festivities, Proctor dedicated the Bill Paine ’51 […]
Last year's event raised $30,272 to fight childhood cancers
A Proctor student group led by head athletic trainer Chris Young will host Proctor’s second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event on Saturday, March 28. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers. The foundation is known for its head-shaving events, where volunteers shave […]